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ISSUE 47 JULY-AUG 2015

IN THIS ISSUE Make the most of this summer with our features on Learning to Swim (page 10) and Summer Sports. Now is the perfect opportunity to try out a new sport – see pages 12-13.

Summer days out may be one-day or weekend events or ‘all summer long’ attractions. We bring you our Summer Highlights on pages 1416 plus our special nature events on page 17 (Nature Notes) and our calendar of events from page 18 including this summer’s local outdoor theatre productions!

This issue comes with all my warmest wishes to all Families Surrey East readers and a huge ‘Hello!’ to Hannah Grogan, who will be taking over as editor from the September-October issue – see page 3 for an introduction to Hannah and her two boys. Don’t forget to contact Hannah with all your news – she’ll be waiting to hear from you!

Eleanor Lines, Editor

3 NEWS Town & Community Noticeboard 6 Babies & Toddlers 8 Holiday Adventures for Families and Children 10 Learn to Swim this Summer 11 Club News 12 Summer Sports 14 Summer Highlights – Days Out OUT AND ABOUT 17 Nature Notes 18 Theatres 19 Events Calendar – July & August 21 Holiday Camps and Courses

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NEWS

New editor for Families Surrey East We are delighted to announce that Hannah Grogan, from Reigate, will be the new editor of Families Surrey East, starting with the next issue, September-October. Hannah is mum to two young boys and has lived in Reigate for the past 5 years.

She is retiring from her current role at Penguin Random House publishing group to start in July, and is really looking forward to being more involved in the local Families community. Hannah has a background in journalism and sales, and with an 18mth old and three year old at home, is fully immersed in the news, events and issues that interest local parents.

Hannah saw the ad in the January-February issue and is now looking forward to producing her first issue. She plans to introduce a few new features to the magazine – so watch this space!

The Summer Reading Challenge The annual Summer Reading Challenge, for 4-11yr olds and their families, encourages children to read six or more library books of their choice during the summer holidays, with incentives and rewards, plus a certificate or medal for every child who completes the Challenge. Children can sign up at their local library at the start of the summer holidays – it’s absolutely free - and pre-schoolers can take part in the miniChallenge.

Last year over 800,000 children took part, nearly half of them boys!

The Summer Reading Challenge is a great way for busy parents to get back into the habit of using the library as a family. Children can also recommend books and decide what to read next using the website’s Book Sorter. You can find it at www.recordbreakers.org.uk For more information go to www.surreycc.gov.uk/libraries or phone 0300 200 1001.

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The Education team at Gatton Park offers regular holiday play and learn sessions in their beautiful surroundings. The team has just announced a new regular slot on Fridays for 2-4yr olds, ‘Toddlers Trails and Tales’ from 10-11.30am and 1.30-3pm.

Children can listen to a story, do craft activities, then go for a walk around the park to bring the story to life. The cost is ÂŁ5 per session in term time and ÂŁ7 during school holidays. Gatton Park can be accessed from the top of Reigate Hill via Gatton Bottom or from the main London Road between Redhill to Merstham.

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NEWS

Meningitis and children’s ability at school The Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) estimates that there are around 3,200 cases of meningitis and septicaemia every year in the UK. Meningitis can produce deficits in IQ, memory and attention.

Recent research shows that the impact on IQ and visual attention can last longer than 3-6 months and may still be evident one year after illness.

Chris Head, Chief Executive at MRF said: “This research highlights the need for all children who have had meningitis to be closely monitored as they get older.�

New resources – ‘Your Guide’ and ‘My Journal’ from MRF contain information for parents, both about managing the physical aftereffects and the potential for longer-term impacts at school.�

On March 29 MRF supporters celebrated the news that a MenB vaccine will be offered to babies free under the NHS. The start date may be as soon as September this year.

The MRF Freefone helpline is available on 080 8800 3344.

For symptoms information, research and case studies go to www.meningitis.org Meningitis Awareness Week this year is 14-20 September

Polesden Lacey looks for their ‘Photographer of the Year’ 2015 A ‘Celebration of Colour’ is the theme for this year’s competition to capture the vivid colours of Polesden Lacey.

The property offers sweeping views, idyllic formal gardens and Edwardian interiors crafted by the gentlemen who designed the Ritz.

Ten finalists will all have their work made into photographic installations for the Autumn photography exhibition. Enter the competition by liking Polesden Lacey’s Facebook page and posting two photos on their wall, including the words ‘Celebration of Colour’ in your post. Submissions by Friday July 31st.

To enter, go to www.facebook.com/PolesdenLaceyNT or for more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey or call 01372 452048.

Finding lost dogs in Mole Valley Joe Bailey, Dog Warden for MVDC, has set up a Facebook page to raise awareness of dogs lost in the area. He explained “It became clear that many residents were willing to help look for lost animals and we know that there is much interest in the local community for re-homing abandoned dogs. We already have a regular column in the Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser to raise awareness of dogs looking for new homes and this new Facebook page seemed a logical progression.�

Readers can see the page at www.facebook.com/molevalleydogwarden

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Top Tips for Cycling to School Sustrans works with over 2,500 schools across the country to encourage pupils to walk, cycle and scoot the school run.

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TOWN & COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD Supporting the National Childbirth Trust.

The National Childbirth Trust runs antenatal and postnatal classes, postnatal coffee groups, first-aid courses and other social groups as well as its well-known Nearly New Sales. It also offers breastfeeding support and hires baby slings. Much of their local work is run by volunteers. If you are a new mum you can contact your local NCT using the telephone and email contacts below.

NCT Nearly New Sales and Events

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

REIGATE, REDHILL & HORLEY Check the

website for the next sale date St Joseph’s Church, Ladbroke Road, Redhill RH1 1LF. nct.org.uk/branches/redhill-reigatehorley To volunteer with your NCT email Charlotte: coordinator.413@nct.org.uk Main branch contact:Tel: 0300 330 0700.

Email: Coordinator.RedhillReigateAndHorley@ nct.org.uk

DORKING

Next sale: Saturday, 19 September, 10.15am12noon (10am members). £1. Coffee and cakes! North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill RH5 4JP. Bumps, babies and beyond at Dorking Halls, 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, 2-4pm. NEW! Support families with all aspects of feeding, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the the month, St Paul’s Church, Dorking. 1-2.30pm.

Main branch contact: Tel: 0300 330 0700 or 01306 776222. Email: dorking@nct.org.uk nct.org.uk/branches/dorking

CATERHAM & OXTED

Check the website for the next sale date at Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane RH8 0AB. 10.45am-12.30pm (10.15 for NCT members). ÂŁ1.50. nct.org.uk/branches/caterham-oxted Main branch contact: 0300 330 0700. Email: Branch.CaterhamAndOxted@nct.org.uk

LEATHERHEAD Check the website for the next sale date.

10am-12noon at Downsend School Leatherhead. NNS.Leatherhead@nct.org. uk. To volunteer contact Clare McGuinness, South East Regional Coordinator. Email: regionsoutheast@nct.org.uk nct.org.uk/branches/leatherhead Main branch contact:Tel: 0300 330 0700.

Email: leatherhead@nct.org.uk

OTHER NEARLY NEW SALES

Bumps2Babies Nearly New Sales, Caterham Next sale - Saturday, 26 September, 10am-12pm, United Reformed Church, Harestone Hill CR3 6SX. Bumps2Babies Nearly New Sales, Redhill Saturday, 18 July 2-4pm, St Matthews Church, 71 Station Rd RH1 1DL. Tel Lisa: 07983 864202. www.bumps2babiessales.com New! Mum2mum market – look out for local sales for nearly new baby’s and children’s clothes, toys and equipment in Reigate, Dorking, Epsom, Ashtead and Banstead.

Reigate - St Mark’s Church Hall, Alma Road RH2 0DA - Saturday, 17th October, 2-4pm.

Banstead - Nork Community Centre, SM7 1GB - Saturdays, 4th July & 5th September, 2-4pm. mum2mummarket.co.uk/surreynearly-new-sales

JULY SCHOOL FAIRS & FUNDRAISERS Hillcroft Primary School Summer Fair Saturday, 4 July, 12-3pm. Chaldon Road, Caterham CR3 5PG. Celebratory opening of the Forest School & Nature/Play Trail at Limpsfield C of E School Saturday, 18 July, 2-4pm. Family Event with woodland activities (in association with the National Trust, Limpsfield C of E & Limpsfield in Bloom). Contact: thelsa@limpsfield.surrey.sch.uk

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Festival of Archaeology

More than 1,000 events nationwide are giving young and old alike the opportunity to get stuck in to archaeology between 11 and 26 July!

From taking part in a real dig, to paddling a coracle (Butser Ancient Farm at Waterlooville, Hants) - search for events near you on the Festival website: www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk Note from Ed: We’ve hand-picked the following local events:-

East Surrey Museum Local Archaeology Festival, Saturday, 11th July 10am-5pm, then Weds, Thurs and Sats until

25th July. 1 Stafford Road, Caterham CR3 6JG Tel: 01883 340275. www.eastsurreymuseum.org.uk Local archaeology gallery with exhibits of local archaeology from the Palaeolithic to the medieval, plus talks on the artefacts by the curator. No booking required. Entry FREE.

Open weekend at Woking Palace, Saturday & Sunday, 11-12th July 11am-5pm. Walk down Carters lane, Old Woking, to the

end and turn right then walk down to the entrance. Nearest car parking in Old Woking. Nearest post code is GU22 8JG. Tel: 07722 299026. www.woking-palace.org Periods: Tudors and Stuarts, Medieval.

Woking Palace is a significant medieval and 8-acre, Tudor moated site in Old Woking, Surrey. There will be handling collections and fascinating finds displays illustrating what has been discovered about the Palace and its site over recent years’ excavations.

Weald & Downland Building Archaeology Weekend Friday to Sunday, 10-12th July

10.30am-6pm. Town Lane, Singleton, PO18 0EU Tel: 01243 811363. www. wealddown.co.uk Periods: Tudors and Stuarts, Medieval. The Museum’s buildings have been carefully dismantled and removed from their original site and re-erected at the museum. The exhibition will focus on two key buildings: a house from Walderton, West Sussex and Longport Farmhouse from Newington, Kent.

Booking not required. Family ticket: £31

Have a go at archaeology at Fishbourne Roman Palace! Tuesday to Friday, 21-31st July 11am4pm. Tel: 01243 789829. Salthill Road, Fishbourne, West Sussex PO19 3QR sussexpast.co.uk/event/have-a-go-atarchaeology-2 Periods: Romans. Archaeologists will be on hand to show you the basics of archaeological excavation.

Meet experts who will help you clean and record your finds, or have a go at surveying, geophysics, quizzes and puzzles.

Suitable for the whole family and every digger receives a certificate! No booking required. FREE.

Bigger, Bolder, Hattier!

Free legal advice

‘Wear A Hat Day’ takes place in classrooms across the country.

Surrey Law Centre was set up in 2002 and became a Legal Aid supplier undertaking family, housing and community care law. Since the reduction of Legal Aid in April 2013 the Law Centre has gone back to its roots; volunteer lawyers run free Legal Advice Clinics across the county in the areas of Family, Employment, Litigation, Housing and Domestic Abuse law.

Thanks to more of you than ever, Wear A Hat Day 2015 was the biggest and hattiest yet! We are greatly indebted to the hundreds of schools and families from up and down the land who have taken part in our flagship fundraising campaign for Brain Tumour Research. Your commitment to help us is much appreciated.

We salute the efforts that have taken place in classrooms where young people, teachers, assistants, admin staff and parents have helped their pupils to bake cakes, make and find hats and in so doing discover they can have fun whilst supporting an important cause. We would love to have your company again next year, don’t forget to register at www.wearahatday.org

Kids for Kids - in memory of Ruth Rendell

The Centres signpost people to other lawyers and to organisations such as the Free Representation Unit, the Bar Pro Bono Unit and SDPP. Advice is now available locally in Woodhatch, Reigate (Domestic Abuse), Epsom (Domestic Abuse) and Dorking (Family Law). During July a new Advice clinic will open in Oxted, for Family, Employment & Civil Law. These clinics are by appointment only. Please call 0330 002 0099.

Local charity, ‘Kids for Kids’, supports whole villages in Darfur in Sudan, where children live lives of inexcusable and unimaginable hardship.

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Ruth Rendell, the well-known crime writer and life peer, who died in May, was Patron of the charity, which is run by Patricia Parker and based in Dorking. ‘Kids for Kids’ adopts whole villages and make an immediate difference to individual families - their children have milk to drink, a blanket to sleep under, a mosquito net to protect them from malaria. They are providing health care within reach, veterinary care, trees for shade and fruit and, most important of all, water near at hand. Families are ‘loaned ‘ six goats, which help feed each family and in turn the goats’ offspring are ‘loaned’ to other families in need.

Ruth Rendell had donated hand pumps to bring clean water to Darfur’s villagers. Each hand pump costs about £4,500.

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Now, in a special initiative in the memory of Lady Rendell, ‘Kids for Kids’ is developing a Solar Powered Submersible Pump to support six villages.

Having a reliable supply of water means that children can go to school instead of walking for water, and suddenly the future is full of hope.

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Patricia Parker is asking for donations to this project. To make a donation and to learn more about ‘Kids for Kids’, go to www.kidsforkids.org.uk

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Babies and Toddlers

Supporting breastfeeding

Working mothers and breastfeeding are the focus for this year’s World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August.

New children’s arts and crafts classes in Reigate The Creation Station is launching its hands-on art and craft exploration sessions in Reigate. Baby Discover (5-14mths) and Little Explorer (15mths-5yrs) let children explore with lots of materials, tools and ideas. Starting in September, weekly classes will run Tuesday mornings at The Colman Redland Centre and Wednesday mornings at The Nutfield Memorial Hall.

This summer, you can try taster sessions for Baby Discover and Little Explorers on 1st & 15th July, 10.15am & 11.30am at Nutfield Memorial Hall. A Family Fun session on 12th August is at 10.15am, Nutfield Memorial Hall.

The cost is £7 per session. Tel: 01737 731 169. www.thecreationstation.co.uk

Many women still struggle to find breastfeeding-friendly places. 2015’s World Breastfeeding Week encourages all employers to support their staff if they want to continue breastfeeding.

When Australian supermodel Nicole Trufio hit the headlines after posing on the cover of Elle magazine breastfeeding her baby son, Alison Edwards, senior lecturer in Midwifery at Birmingham City University, said “Society really needs to change its view and the media can play a crucial role here to stop breastfeeding being regarded so negatively,” She continued “There’s no set time when a woman should stop breastfeeding. We encourage women to aim to start feeding within an hour of giving birth and to continue breastfeeding for up to about six months, as recommended by the World Health Organisation.”

According to NHS figures, 82 per cent of new mothers in Britain start breastfeeding

Cut out obesity Existing anti-obesity policies in the NHS are ‘doomed to failure’ because they are not recognising that babies are already on an unhealthy trajectory in the womb according to President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Professor Modi.

Judy More, paediatric dietitian and member of the Infant & Toddler Forum (ITF), said: “There is evidence now that shows babies born to women who are overweight or obese when they become pregnant have a higher risk of becoming overweight themselves.

Babies born to mothers who gain excess weight during pregnancy have the same risk.

To stop the cycle of obesity we need to act before the conception of the next generation and help women to adopt healthy lifestyles before conception and during pregnancy.

See the ITF report, ‘Early Nutrition for Later Health: Time to Act Earlier’. You can join the ITF campaign#ActEarlier4Health by following @InfTodForum on Twitter.

Another call to action comes from the British Heart Foundation, which is seeking to ban junk food advertising before 9pm rather than just during children’s programming.

For classes of pure MADness, join MAD Academy Babies from 3 months action songs and sensory stimulation Walkers to 2 years music, movement and motor development 2 to 4 years dance, musicality and beat competency Birthday Classes in Dorking Reigate Parties & Redhill Too! Call Laura on 01293 200707 or email: laura.wandrag@madacademy.com

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when their babies are born but the numbers drop to 55 per cent after six weeks. Just one mother in 100 continues for the suggested six months period. The optimal nutrients in breastmilk help develop baby’s immunity and the prevention of cancers and infections. www.worldbreastfeedingweek.org www.bcu.ac.uk

Foetal nourishment – a new understanding The nutrition of embryos in the first 11 weeks of pregnancy is becoming better understood. Scientists at The University of Manchester, writing in the journal Placenta, describe how gland cells in the lining of the uterus store glucose in the form of glycogen. This is delivered to an embryo via the placenta along with glycoproteins, producing energy and growth. Once a direct blood supply from the mother’s circulation to the placenta is established after 11 weeks, the supply from the gland cells tails off.

Professor Aplin, of the University’s Institute of Human Development said: “A newly created embryo could not survive the full force of arterial blood from the mother.

Although it has been known for some time that uterine secretions nurture the tiny embryo, the mechanism whereby the nutrients leave maternal cells and are delivered to the placenta has not been understood.

The discovery of this mechanism represents a leap forward in what we understand about how nutrients get from mother to child in the womb.”

Nutrients are stored in the gland cells before pregnancy. This emphasises the need for a healthy diet before conception.

‘Tracking nutrient transfer at the human maternofetal interface from 4 weeks to term’, was published in the journal, Placenta.

Babies and Toddlers

Busylizzy Reigate Busylizzy Reigate is now offering its members the chance to become part of a very exclusive club‌ Busylizzy Kids Club! Each Active Tots class now has its own special character, including Boppy Poppy, Creative Chloe and Speedy Spencer. Children are given a character sticker for every class they attend. Once they’ve collected six different character stickers, they’ll get a certificate of awesomeness and membership of Kids Club!

Busylizzy’s classes run as normal through the summer holidays, so this is a great time to join. Readers can find summer joining offers on their website, including the new unlimited membership option, or call Helen and Jude on 01737 887227 to find out more. www.busylizzyreigate.co.uk

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Holidays

Holiday Adventures for families & Children You may still be planning this year’s holiday – or even considering next year’s by now!

Wherever you go, we have some great ideas for holiday destinations – some for exciting trips for the kids on their own and others for all the family.

Camp Kernow sounds like the perfect place for kids aged 7-14yrs to enjoy 3-6 days away from home. Near Truro in Cornwall, Camp Kernow extended its term-time eco courses to summer camps for the first time last year, getting kids immersed in nature and learning about the environment.

This off-grid outdoor education centre is in a country estate with over 200 acres of woodland, streams, lakes and organic farmland.

The camps offer memorable experiences such as wild food foraging, kayaking, tree climbing, animal tracking, cob oven and campfire cooking at an all-in cost of just over £80 per day. The team of well-qualified teachers/leaders is impressive. This carbon-neutral camp will also teach your child about solar power, biomass fuel, reed beds and compost toilets, all in use at Camp Kernow!

Children can choose their accommodation: from tipis and geodomes to bell tents and even an upturned boat hull! They take turns to help with picking, preparation and serving of food, supervised by team leader Charlie in a wellequipped field kitchen.

Camp Kernow, Park Farm, St Clement, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1SX www.campkernow.org.uk

International Camp Suisse If your 7-17yr old kids are keen for a more international experience, nothing beats the Alps in summer.

International Camp Suisse has spent many years developing their adventure activity programme to be the best in our industry. In 2012 (renewed 2014) they achieved AdventureMark accreditation which demonstrates that they deliver the adventurous activities of

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the programme to the highest standards in terms of safety, risk management, organisation and staff competence. Whether they are clambering up crags, getting to grips with real mountain biking, hiking and camping at their Alpine outpost and unleashing the inner Camp Kernow Robin Hood in lively archery sessions, scrambling up the river, building hammocks in the woods, navigating round the local forest with a compass or working hard in team building challenges, there is never a dull moment at Camp Suisse.

There is a full programme of language tuition, too, (French, German, Spanish, English) and popular trips such as husky dog sledding in the snow at 3000m in a nearby glacier, Banana boating on Lake Geneva - and much more!

Camp Suisse offers one or two-week programmes that work out at c£160 per day, plus travel to Switzerland but including accompanied travel from Geneva Airport.

20% DISCOUNT FOR FAMILIES SURREY EAST READERS

Julie Tyler, who runs Camp Suisse is offering Families Surrey East readers 20% off. Note from Ed: This is a fabulous offer from Julie, which she has made to Families Surrey East readers since I went out to help out at Camp Suisse 7 years ago – so I can vouch for this being a wonderful holiday! To get your discount, tell Julie that you saw this offer in the magazine and you will save more than £30 per day! See the dates on page 21. International Camp Suisse Ltd, Route de la Jorette, Torgon 1899, Switzerland Tel: 0845 5191 031. www.campsuisse.com

Family Flexibility in Villas & Cottages Kent and Sussex Holiday Cottages The big plus for a family holiday in a have 300 homes to choose from, all inspected private cottage or villa is the flexibility you have in choosing your accommodation.

What kind of view do you want to wake up to each morning? Would you prefer peace and quiet, or the hustle and bustle of other holiday makers?

Booking a holiday cottage or villa gives families freedom to choose the location – also the budget!

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Some accept pets and others can be found close to holiday activities such as horse riding stables or golf courses as well as the sea. This means that your holiday can not only be quite local, but can allow you to explore specific interests that may not be so do-able at home.

There is flexibility, too, on the length of your

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Hoplets Two, West Farleigh, Kent

stay, so a Kent or Sussex break might be a useful extra this summer – and a lovely way to spend a few days with the kids. To find the perfect holiday cottage call 01580 720770 or go to www.kentandsussexcottages.co.uk

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Villa  Moncitta,  Croatia Â

Villa Moncitta, Croatia

Villa Moncitta is a beautifully presented property with the main 5-bed house and its attached 2 bed cottage, sleeping a total of 15. In Istria, rural Croatia, close to hill fort towns and in the centre of truffle territory and beautiful - but simple - meals served at local farms, the coast is still only 20 minutes away! Note from Ed: In May half term I spent a wonderful week at Villa Moncitta, and can fully recommend this.

Safely positioned for families with children, the house is surrounded by its own large garden with fig and walnut trees, country lanes and walkable tracks amidst olive groves and grapevines. It has a beautiful swimming pool and barbeque area, extra WC and laundry in the pool house. The owners offer a pool ‘surround’ to keep it safe at all times for little ones.

There is wifi (for those who can’t do without!!) and you can even book your own chef if you like. Gordano, who owns the house, is from Zagreb in Croatia – so she has made sure to organize a great team of locals to look after the house and its guests!

Fly to Pula, Trieste, Ljubljana or Zagreb. The flight is little more than two hours and the drive less than an hour from Pula or Trieste.

The cost depends on the exact date – but you can hire the whole property for c£2500 per week in July. This year’s school holiday dates are already booked – but it comes highly recommended for next year!

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Swimming

Learn to SWIM this summer Recent research by the Amateur Swimming Association, the English National Governing Body for Swimming (ASA), revealed that over nine million adults in England are unable to swim.

The Association’s head of Learn to Swim, Jon Glenn, commented: “Swimming isn’t just a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy together; it’s a life skill that teaches children how to be safe in and around water.

We want all children to start their swimming journey as early as possible so they can take advantage of the many health and social benefits of swimming and make it a habit for life.”

Fusion, Leatherhead Fusion runs a Swim School programme at Leatherhead Leisure Centre, which follows the nationally recognized ASA Learn to Swim Pathway. Students are grouped by ability and continually assessed to help them attain their ASA level.

Look out for extra incentives this summer – Fusion occasionally offers one free Adult Choice membership for every child place booked on the Swim School programme.

Donyngs, Redhill Summer holiday courses are available for children from 3months up, in addition to their term-time courses. Crash courses for junior beginners, 3+yrs, will take place 29-31 July and 5-7 August. Beginner diving courses are available 17-19 August.

Donyng’s Learn To Swim courses follow the ASA recognized swimming plan. The 3-day crash swimming course costs £14.70; £16.95 for the diving course.

During term time, everyone can progress through the levels in their own time.

Free swimming is offered to everyone signing up for a term-time course – meaning kids can enjoy free swimming at any time.

Contact Donyngs Leisure Centre on 01737 764732, or go to www.betterlessons.org.uk

Banstead Sports Centre, Tadworth With the new sports centre set for completion in September, the current building is still fully operational for the school summer holidays and will run swimming courses for beginners of all ages.

Run by GLL, in the same group as Donyngs and Horley Leisure Centre, there will be crash swimming courses plus ‘Kids for a Quid’ – under 16s swim entry for just £1 – check at the centre to see what time restrictions apply.

Under 5s swimming is always free.

Horley Leisure Centre Horley, in the same GLL group as the two above centres, will also run crash swimming courses for children and summertime entry for £1 for the under 16s.

Tandridge Trust There are now three pools for use in the Oxted and Caterham area: Tandridge Leisure Centre at Hoskins Road, Oxted RH8 9HT; de Stafford Sports Centre in Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX and the Village Health Club, Weston Drive, Caterham CR3 5XY. Crash swimming courses will take place between 27 July – 28 August, for 4+yrs at Oxted, 5+yrs at de Stafford. Adult and Child swimming starts at 5 months old in The Village Health Club. www.tandridgetrust.co.uk

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PoolSchools Since launching their FREE programme in January, PoolSchools has introduced over 300 children to swimming.

These lessons address a child’s anxiety, encouraging them to engage in the water and build confidence. Children learn with their peers in a group and without the support of a parent.

On completion of the course, swimmers are ready to engage in a full course of lessons.

Swimmers who attend the FREE courses are entitled to 60% off their first full term of lessons and 50% of their first crash course.

PoolSchools be offering FREE lessons throughout July and August at Hazelwood School Oxted, Reigate Grammar & Dunottar schools in Reigate.

Tel: 0845 604 2476. www.poolschools.co.uk

OTHER SUMMER SWIMMING COURSES Aquababies

Wotton House, Dorking RH5 6HS. Saturday, 4 July – 1 August, 3-5pm (time according to child’s age). Tel: 07807 067527. www.aquababies-guildford.co.uk

J.G. Swimming at Chinthurst School, Tadworth. Crash Courses, Non swimmers, Intermediates and Stroke Improvers. 4+yrs. £35 per course. 27-31 Jul and 3-7 August.

9.30am. Tel: 07768 43 27 72 www.jgswimming.co.uk

Education Club News

Club News

New Mad Member In East Surrey Laura Wandrag is about to go MAD with her up-beat, high energy music and movement classes for babies and toddlers! The latest addition to the MAD Academy Team, Laura is taking over from the highly successful Maggie Duerden, who has delighted young children and parents in the Dorking area for the past 7 years.

More Martial Arts in Horley PPCKD offers a type of Martial Arts knows as Choi Kwang Do, which is great for kids of all ages from 5+ years.

Attending weekly classes gives kids self confidence, focus, discipline, strength and flexibility. Their teachers work through 18 levels to achieve black belt and can only teach from this stage. All teachers are CRB checked.

Following their success over the past 5 years at Oakwood School, Horley, PPCKD is now offering a new self defence and fitness fun class for boys and girls – Lil Dragons and Bigger Dragons every Wednesday and Friday 5.45-6.30pm (Lil Dragons, 5-7yrs) or 6.307.15pm (Bigger Dragons, 8-10yrs). The classes are filling up fast! For more information and to book your first class, call 0800 612 2742, email paul@ppckd.com or go to www.ppckd.com

Laura Wandrag

Laura, who studied Drama and Physical Theatre at university, already has over 12 years teaching experience. “I believe passionately that children instinctively love music, dance and physical play and that learning and fun go hand in hand. I can’t wait to start classes – they are going to be fun, funky and slightly MAD!” As well as her weekly classes starting on 9th September, Laura will also run birthday parties and holiday sessions.

Find out more by emailing Laura on laura.wandrag@madacademy.com or visiting the website at www.madacademy.com

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One day not to be missed is the mega sports taster weekend at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. Dubbed “The UK’s Family Festival of Sport, Dance, Health and Fitness� and “A Sporting Glastonbury�, the range of activities and sports on offer is comprehensive – and all of them can be found on the website at gofest.co.uk/listings - along with a timetable and booking forms to make sure of having a place.

Based at the University of Surrey’s new elite training venue, at Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford, GU2 7AD there are indoor and outdoor activities to suit every age.

Family tickets are on sale – eg a ticket for all Sunday activities, including bookable sessions for all the family at no extra cost, is £79. It’s worth having a good look at the website and planning the activities you’d like to join – as there is lots going on! This includes: Age specific zones with plenty to do for all ages; Family competitions and tournaments and all-day entertainment for all the family.

FIRST PONY LESSONS Your child will never forget his/ her first riding lesson. Check with your local stables if they can offer introductory lessons for absolute beginners. Many will offer this from 5yrs up – but you can find stables that have Shetlands or quiet ponies for much younger children, too. Orchard Cottage in Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA always has holiday activities and mini courses, with a real opportunity to start learning to ride and find out about looking after a pony, too. www.ocrs.co.uk

MAKING PROGRESS We are lucky to have so many activity centres offering highly qualified outdoor instruction with experts at working with children and young adults. These are places where your child can make real progress in an individual sport.

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Bowles is an award-winning day-course centre near Tunbridge Wells with two ski slopes (with snow boarding courses, too), indoor pool, orienteering course, rock crags, ropes courses and an archery range.

Suitable for 8-15yr olds, the cost of a day there is ÂŁ50-ÂŁ55 and gives your child the chance to really get his/her teeth into what they are doing Bowles Outdoor Centre, Sandhill Lane, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9LW (Near Boarshead on the A26 between Tunbridge Wells and Crowborough) Call 01892 6565 665 or go to www.bowles.ac

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Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD), based in the beautiful surroundings of High Ashurst nr Dorking (climbing, high ropes, archery, challenge course and more), also offers watersports at the Young Mariners nr Richmond.

The water-based sports are accredited by governing bodies, such as the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and British Canoe Union (BCU). SOLD offers single or multi-day visits, suitable for 6+yrs. www.surreyoutdoorlearning.uk AquaSports at Mercers Park lake nr Merstham also offers watersports, with progression to certificates and qualifications from the RYA. Non-residential camps for 8-13yr olds can be attended for the week or selected days. Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, Orienteering and Team Building are all featured over the week. Call the centre on 01737 644288 for more details or book online at www.aquasports.co.uk

SUMMER FUN CRICKET There are great opportunities for playing / starting cricket – whether you are taking your 3+year old to MiniCrickets classes in Leatherhead or Reigate www.minicrickets.com or exploring Twenty20 Cricket in Leatherhead (20-24 July) or Capel (27-31 July). Suitable for 5-14yr olds, boys and girls can enjoy coaching in the morning and a match in the afternoon.

Younger members play age-relevant games such as Pairs Cricket, Diamond Cricket, Kwik Cricket, non-stop Continuous Cricket, Squares and more. All levels are catered for – and these day sessions can be extended to 8.30am-5.30pm. Call Darren on Tel: 03455 20 20 29 or book via http:// www.twenty20cricketcompany.com/ cricket-courses/

PREPARING FOR SEPTEMBER Girls aged 6-14 yrs are invited to take part in Summer Sports Camps for girls (August 3-6) and Netball Focus sessions, 24-25 August nr Oxted, with training that also nurtures skills for rounders and cricket and involves great team games too.

All this makes ‘Girls Attack!’ a great blend of fun and confidence/team building, as well as a great preparation for taking part in secondary school netball.

Call Lynn or Maggie on 07896 90 23 71 to find out more, or email them on girlsattackit@gmail.com

Sport Netball coaching is also on offer in Warlingham, at Hillcrest Netball Club (CR6 9RB). From Monday to Friday 27-31 July, 7-14yr olds are invited for coaching, games and competitions, with a VIP netball player there to inspire! Call Gina Mattison on 07957 18 73 14 for more or visit www.pitchero. com/clubs/hillcrestnetballclub As Lynn from Girls Attack! said, “We believe team sport should be fun - you should want to do it again and again, get better and perform for your team. Having a blast of fun and intense focus on a sport in the summer (or any school holiday) can really give you a boost, skillswise and confidence-wise. Ball handing, hand-eye co-ordination, fitness, agility and important listening skills are learned, making girls more and more coachable for the future. Many will be learning all sorts of new skills without realising, especially if its fun.

With all players, but especially girls, having access to clubs like ours builds their confidence, gives them an opportunity to make friends and understand what its like to be part of a team - an important life skill.

Where do you fit in that team, how can you contribute?”

Get your boys and girls out there this summer!

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in Tadworth on the same day. On Sunday, 5th July, Gatton Park Country Fair – a great annual event – is set in the beautiful grounds of Gatton Park between Reigate Hill and and Redhill! The classic Dormansland Carnival takes place the following weekend, Saturday 11th July, from 2pm in their recreation ground, complete with dog show, children’s races and village tug of war.

The Big Camp is a family treat, organized by the National Trust on 18-19th July, a really gentle way to try family camping, in a choice of wonderful places: Polesden Lacey (see below), Winkworth, Morden Hall, Sheffield Park nr East Grinstead and Sissinghurst Castle in Kent.

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pulls into Tenterden Station on 25-26th July for steam train rides on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, making a wonderful day out with a visit to Bodiam Castle at the end of the track for an extra treat.

August warms up with the Little Monsters Bash family festival at The Hop Farm in Kent on 8-9th August, with Monster Zones and entertainment galore – and the option to camp there, too! Guildford’s Summer Festival continues and is bringing an urban beach outside the Electric Theatre in the town on 14-16 August – and it’s free!

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welcomes Peppa Pig on 4-5th July – a day that starts with a special breakfast Fishers Farm Park in Wisborough Green, event with a guest appearance by Peppa West Sussex RH14 0EG, close to Billingshurst, Pig and continues with free crafts and a is a great-value day out and promises a farmthemed tractor ride! tastic day of fun come 25-26 July at Fishers Farm Park Young adventurers, hunters, rain or shine! climbers, investigators and Visit the exciting summer explorers are invited to ‘Splash Attack’ with new become a Challenge Ranger ‘Down-pour Derby’, the for the day. Collect your exhilarating ‘Bumper Challenge Ranger badge, Boats’ at Pirate Bay or trail booklet and pencil and enjoy the 2000sq ft of complete all the challenges as soft play if the weather you make your way around the isn’t up to scratch. With farm to earn your certificate. dozens of lambs, goat kids, piglets and more And don’t forget the Dino Trail as well as – there are plenty of animals to cuddle all year the more modern animals, the outdoor and long too. The new ‘Indoor-Soft Play Centre’ is a indoor play areas – and even pets for sale! great option for those rainy days – as you can And Surrey’s first ever Hog’stacle Course at now buy ‘Playzone pass’ tickets from as little 11.30am and 2.30pm daily! as ÂŁ2 per adult and ÂŁ6 per child!

Bocketts Farm near Leatherhead Tractor Rides, Ghost Tunnel, Climbing Wall, has a full programme of fun activities.

Toboggan Run, Adventure Golf, Pony Rides, Children will enjoy the Animal Passport Magic Shows, Live Animal Demonstrations, Trail as they collect stamps from around Animal Racing and more than 40 different the farm. Other daily activities include rides and attractions... Book online to avoid the pony rides, tractor rides, gold panning, queues, go to www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk animal handling, Hever Castle in Edenbridge, Kent goat milking and the TN8 7NG offers stunning interiors famous pig racing. In and beautiful gardens. For kids, the addition, the Small adventure playground, Water Maze Animal Village and Big and 100yr old Yew Maze, collection Animal Barn are open of miniature model houses and the where you can meet boating lake are wonderful ways to and feed all of the spend a day. But the most amazing friendly farm animals. days are when the Mediaeval Jousting Plus, don’t miss the tournaments are taking place, on brilliant Water Wars July 18-19th, 25-26th (complete Splash Zone, which with armour to try on) and again on involves launching August 8-9th, 15-16th, 22nd-23rd, 28th and Tudor encampments with jousting on August 29th - 31st. For Enjoy FREE RANGE FAMILY FUN at dog lovers, the Paws at the Castle weekend, 1st-2nd August, brings displays, a dog show and doggie THIS SUMMER! entertainment all weekend.

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New this summer at Hobbledown is the Wallaby Walk Through.

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Ideal for the over 7s, the Zorbing Arena is near the Willow Maze.

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Nature Notes

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Wild Guide for Southern and Eastern England A new WILD GUIDE has been published, from the publishers of Wild Swimming, this time it is WILD GUIDE to the South East, with 100 places to explore in our corner of England – including Norfolk and Suffolk, Sussex and Kent, the Cotswolds and the New Forest, complete with maps and hundreds of photos, with ideas for food, accommodation and wild camping, too.

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Summer Nature Club at Juniper Hall, near Dorking This is a special summer club for 5-9 yr olds, with daily themes such as camouflage in nature, art, animal tracks and signs, shelter building and campfires plus a mini beast hunt. Children can spend the whole day there from Monday-Friday on the weeks starting 3rd and 10th August – with an extended day option 8.30am-5.30pm. Cost is £40 per day + £2 for breakfast and £7.50 for late (5.30pm) pick up. See the website for early booking and sibling discounts.

Glow Worm Walk on Headley Heath Ranger Will Frost wants to share the magic of glow worms on the grasslands of Headley Heath. Well worth the late night at the start of the summer holidays, the walk, on Friday 24 July from 9 -11pm, is a special chance to see these rare bugs.

Suitable for ages 5+, the short walk will start with a warming hot chocolate and an introduction to the magical world of these glowing insects. Tickets for the event cost ÂŁ6 per person. Book in advance on 01372 220644. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/headley-heath

Little Monsters Dip at Denbies Hillside The National Trust is inviting you and your little ones to investigate the weird and wonderful pond life at Denbies Hillside, home to water-loving and pond-dwelling creatures, from newts and toads to frogs and pond skaters. Join National Trust Ranger Amanda McCormick for a morning of discovery on Tuesday, 28 July, 10am until 12noon. Tickets, which must be booked in advance, cost ÂŁ5 per person. Bookings: 01372 220644.

Also – families are invited to a BioBlitz at Juniper hall on Sunday, 26th July, 10am-4pm – with free entry (£3 parking on site) with species identification, stall and refreshments available field-studies-council.org/centres/juniperhall.aspx Juniper Hall Field Centre, Old London Road, Mickleham, near Dorking RH5 6DA Tel: 01306 734501. www.field-studies-council.org/snc Š # ' !$"# " $ !! " "# ! ! #& $ !

British Wildlife Centre award Lingfield’s BWC is celebrating two things: being awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2015, for being a top performer on the TripAdvisor site - and the birth of red squirrel ‘kittens’ this spring in the Walk-Through Red Squirrel enclosure.

Visit the BWC at Eastbourne Road (A22), Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF Tel: 01342 834658. www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Sylvanian Families welcoming children into nature National Trust property Hatchlands Park in East Clandon, Surrey, is opening a new Sylvanian Families children’s nature trail with the aim of getting more children outside to explore and discover nature.

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Characters from Sylvanian Families –now celebrating their 30th year - will be used on the trail to educate children about different animals, ranging from rabbits to squirrels and hedgehogs.

Children armed with activity sheets can complete facts about the nature they see on the trail. Free children’s nature activities (spotting sheets, quizzes etc.) will also soon be available to download from www.sylvanianfamilies.net/uk www. nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park

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Out and About

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. theleatherheadtheatre.org PANTO! Dick Whittington 16-24 December. Tickets on sale now.

DORKING Dorking Halls Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717. dorkinghalls.co.uk

Sing-a-long-a-Frozen – screening with lyrics! Thursday, 30 July, 3pm. £16.50; Child £11.

Music Theatre Workshop Mon-Fri, 24-28 August, 9am5pm. 8-16yrs. Shows: Sat, 29 Aug 2pm & 6pm.

PANTO! Cinderella 19 -28 December. Tickets on sale now.

REDHILL The Harlequin Theatre

Warwick Quadrant, Redhill RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500. harlequintheatre.co.uk Saturday morning cinema for children. Tickets cost £2. Starts 11.30am.

Red Riding Hood Saturday, 25 July at 11am. £9 PANTO! Aladdin 11 December – 3 January 2016. Tickets on sale now.

Calamity Jane – Kenley Holiday Workshop 10+yrs.

Wed-Sat, 12-15 August, 7.30pm. £12 (Tickets: 01883 331400)

CRAWLEY The Hawth Theatre

Hawth Ave, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: Mon-Sat 10am–8.15pm Tel: 01293 553636. hawth.co.uk PRODUCTIONS: The Three Musketeers in the Amphitheatre, Thursday, 20 August 7pm £15; Family £38 SUMMER SCHOOLS: Circuswurx Summer School 8-16yrs. Mon-Fri, 27-31 July, 10am-4pm. Studio. £85 Drama Summer School 8-13yrs. Mon- Fri 3-7 August, 10am-4pm. Studio. £85 Musical Theatre School: High School Heavyweights - Grease v Hairspray 11-16 years MonFri,10-14 August, 10.30am3.30pm. Studio. £80 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Summer School 6-10yrs. Mon-Thur, 17-20 August, 10.30am-3.30pm. Studio Hawth Rock School 12-17yrs.

Mon-Wed, 24-26 August. £85 PANTO! Jack & the Beanstalk 11 December -3 January 2016.

Tickets on sale now.

KINGSTON The Rose Theatre 24-26

Dazzle – Oxted Jr Operatic Society 7+yrs. Wed-Sat, 2225 July, 7.30pm and Sat Mat 2.30pm. £8-£15 Tickets: 07530 528094

Wind in the Willows Fri-Mon, 7-10 August, 2pm & 5pm. £12; Child £8.

Tel: 0844 249 1895.

Twelfth Night by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Thursday, 13 August, 7.30pm. £17; Child £8. Morden, SM4 5JD. Bookings: 0844 249 1895.

Pride and Prejudice Sunday, 16 August, 7pm. £12; Child £8; Family £35.

PAINSHILL PARK Paddington Bear (2pm) and Grease! (8.30pm) Saturday, 4 July. Attractions and activities.

Refreshments and Pimms. Book online at thechildrenstrust.org. uk/summerscreen

POLESDEN LACEY OPEN AIR THEATRE Much Ado about Nothing Sats & Suns, 4–5 and 11–12 July.

3–5.30pm One of Shakespeare’s best loved comedies on the openair stage. Bring your own seating, a picnic and a blanket. Great Bookham, nr Dorking RH5 6BD. Bookings: dorkinghalls.co.uk

HAM HOUSE OPEN AIR THEATRE Twelfth Night by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Sunday, 12 July, 7.30pm. Gates open 6.30pm. £16; Child £8; Family £40. Ham Street, Richmondupon-Thames, TW10 7RS. Bookings: 0844 249 1895.

WIMBLEDON

CLAREMONT LAKE OPEN AIR THEATRE

Polka Theatre, 240 The

Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB Tel: 020 8543 4888. polkatheatre.com

The Barn Theatre

We Will Rock You - Glow Theatre Group 8+yrs. WedSat 1-4 July, 7.30pm. £9 from barntheatreoxted.co.uk or 07813 916105)

MORDEN HALL PARK

Summer Screen at The CHILDREN’S TRUST

High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL Box Office: 08444 821 556 rosetheatrekingston.org International Youth Arts Theatre performances 3-19 July.

Christmas production! A Christmas Carol 1 December – 3 January 2016.

OXTED 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811. barntheatreoxted.co.uk

JULY

SUMMER 2015 OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES

Gorilla 4-7yrs. 17 July – 16 August. 11am & 2.30pm. £13.50 London Theatre Kids Week More than 40 shows offering free tickets for children 16yrs and under plus backstage and choreography opportunities – see kidsweek.co.uk for full list of participating shows. One free child’s ticket for every paying adult. Tickets: 0844 248 5151.

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The Secret Garden by Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Saturday, 18 July, 7-9pm. £14; Child £8; Family £40.

Twelfth Night by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Sunday, 19 July, 7-10pm. £16; Child £8; Family £40.

Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9JG. Tel: 0844 249 1895.

Twelfth Night London Contemporary Theatre.

8+yrs. Saturday, 8 August, 6-8.30pm. £15; Child £10.

Picnics welcome. Bookings: painshill.co.uk or call 01932 868113.

Wind in the Willows 4+yrs. Sunday, 9 August, 2-4pm. £15; Child £10.

Picnics welcome. Bookings: painshill.co.uk or call 01932 868113.

The Taming of the Shrew Guildford Shakespeare Company 11-25 July 7.30pm + Sat Mats 2.30pm. £16-£24.

Univeristy of law, Portsmouth Rd, Guildford guildfordshakespeare-company.co.uk Bookings: 01483 304384.

THE HAWTH THEATRE in its woodland amphitheatre Crawley The Three Musketeers in the Amphitheatre.

Thursday, 20 August 7pm, £15; Family £38

AUGUST

HATCHLANDS PARK

Robin Hood

Robin Hood – Cambridge Touring Theatre. Tues & Wed, 4-5 August, 6pm-9pm (gates open at 5.30pm). Set in the romantic grounds of Hatchlands Park, visitors are invited to bring a picnic, sit back and enjoy this fun, interactive, open-air musical. £12; Child £8; Family £32. <3s free.

Tickets: 01483 444334.

Twelfth Night – by The Lord Chamberlain’s Men. Sunday, 23 August, 7-10pm. £16; Child £8; Family £40. East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT. Bookings: 01483 444334.

Events Calendar

EVENTS CALENDAR July & August LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

See also Summer Highlights, pages 14-16

British Wildlife Centre

Newchapel, Lingfield , RH7 6LF Tel: 01342 834658. Open every weekend and daily during state school holidays. See discounted entry with ad from Families Surrey East Priory Farm Sandy Lane, Nutfield, Redhill RH1 4EJ Tel: 01737 823304.

Kids love the Discovery Walk and the Nature Trail.Tractor rides, fun and fresh air. All day. ÂŁ2.50 entry includes Nature Trail. Fish/duck food ÂŁ1 per bag Marwell Zoo Colden Common, Winchester, Hants SO21 1JH. 23 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 August, 10am-6pm. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wild Explorersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new trail and activities daily and Foodieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 29 July. marwell.org.uk/zoo

JULY EVENTS

Saturday, 4 July Reigate Community Festival at

Reigate Priory Park, Bell St RH2 7RL Tel: 01737 276000. Music, fun, stalls & food for all the family. 10.30am - 8pm / Free

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trust Summer Screen

at Tadworth Court, Tadworth. Starts 1pm.

Fairground rides, face painting; picnic lunch (bookable) & Paddington Bear screening at 2pm. For older kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; stay for Grease at 8.30pm. Bookings: thechildrenstrust. org.uk/summerscreen

Dorking Independentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Day,

11am-3pm. Wild West theme with entertainment around the town, celebrating the traders of Dorking.

Sunday, 5 July Gatton Country Fair at Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate RH2 0TD. Great day out for all the family. Animals, country crafts & demonstrations, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, fun dog show, gardens and grounds open 12noon-5pm. Adults ÂŁ5; children FREE.

Mon, 6 July - Fri, 4th September 60 Days of Summer at The Medicine Garden, Downside Rd,

Cobham KT11 3LU. Play Ball, Art, Petite Planters, Yoga and music. See website for details. sixtydaysofsummer.co.uk

Friday, 10 - Sunday, 12 July Go Fest! At Surrey Sports Park,

Richard Meyjes Rd, Guildford GU2 7AD Huge range of sports to try. Coaching sessions. Displays. Toddlers and kids areas. See Summer Sports, page 12.

Kent County Show nr Maidstone ME14 3JF. 8am-6pm Showcase for farming, countryside and rural life.

Family ÂŁ41 (online)

Saturday, 11 July Dormansland Carnival at High

Street Dormansland RH7 6RA. 2-9.30pm.

Procession of floats to recreation ground.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatre, rides, craft stalls, refreshments, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s races, tug of war.

Live music from 6pm FREE. Reigate Caves Open Day at Tunnel Road, 10am-4pm.

ÂŁ7.25 per child, 11am & 2pm

11am-3pm.

With a flying display at 12.30pm (weather permitting). FREE.

TROPICAL RAINFOREST ROAD SHOW Wednesday 12th August 11am & 2pm. ÂŁ7.25 per child.

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CIRCUS WORKSHOP Wednesday 19th August ÂŁ7.25 per child,

11am & 2pm

LEGO & TOY EXHIBITION & DAILY BUILD Mon 24th - Fri 28th August

11am-3pm. Free entry. Lego build, ÂŁ1.50 donation to Rainbow Trust Charity.

TEDDY BEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUMMER FUN DISCO Wednesday 5th August 11am & 2pm.

Fun packed disco, refreshments included. Fancy dress welcome, ÂŁ7.25 per child.

BIRDS OF PREY Wednesday 19th August 11am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm. With

a flying display at 12.30pm (weather permitting). Free admission.

MOBILE PLANETARIUM Wednesday 26th August

6 metre digital mobile planetarium with its 360° experience presents â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Stars of the Seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Perfect for children age 5-11yrs, ÂŁ7.50 per child. See website for details.

DENBIES WINE ESTATE LONDON RD DORKING SURREY RH5 6AA T: 01306 876616 I RESERVATIONS online at: www.denbies.co.uk Twitter @denbiesvineyard and Facebook /denbieswineestate

Sunday, 12 July Family Fun Day at RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre, Eastbourne

Saturday, 4 - Sunday, 5 July Godstone Farm Event Weekend

Great Bookham Local Natural & Organic Fair The Old Barn Hall,

Sylvanian Families Summer Picnic at Hatchlands Park

Every Wednesday throughout the summer. Craft activities & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Build a Bee Mosaicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CIRCUS WORKSHOP Wednesday 29th July

Road, Caterham CR3 6JG. Tel: 01883 340275. See News page 5.

Rd, S. Godstone RH9 8JB. 10.30am-4pm.

Fun Dog Show, games, stalls, face painting, BBQ, tours of the Centre. Entry: ÂŁ3; Child (5-16yrs) ÂŁ2. Free parking.

with Peppa Pig Appearances â&#x20AC;&#x201C; See Summer Highlights! Tilburstow Hill Road, Godstone RH9 8LX Tel: 01883 742546 Smallholders Show at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TL Tel: 01444 892700.

Animals, craft and food - everything for rural life! Arena with demonstrations.

Free parking. 9.30am-5pm. ÂŁ11; <14s ÂŁ7; <5s FREE. Family: ÂŁ29.

BIRDS OF PREY Wednesday 29th July

Rainbow Wednesdays

East Surrey Museum Local Archeology Festival 1 Stafford

Guildford Summer Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raft Race 3pm start from Millmead, Guildford.

See guildfordsummerfestival.co.uk for more festival events and event details

Summer Holiday FAMILY EVENTS

Church Rd, Great Bookham KT23 3PQ. Meet local producers of natural & organic goods and natural therapists. Natural skincare and drug-free natural remedies, organic textiles, clothing & accessories for the whole family. 11am-4pm

Boogie Monsters 1st Birthday Bash at Merstham Village Hall, Stn Rd North RH1 3ED. 11am-12.15pm for <7s. ÂŁ5.50pp. <1s FREE. Music, dancing and fun.

Sylvanian Families Summer Picnic at Hatchlands Park East

Clandon, nr Guildford GU4 7RT. 11am4pm. Celebrate 30 years of Sylvanians with fun activities. Normal admission.

See Nature Notes, page 17.

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Events Calendar Saturday, 18 July Family Saturday at Dorking Museum, The Old Foundry, 62 West

St, Dorking RH4 1BS Tel: 01306 876591.

Find out about Dorking’s twin towns, Gouvieux, France & Guglingen, Germany and make flags for the UK, France and Germany and a 3D card. 2-4pm. Adults £2; children £1; <5’s FREE; family £4.50.

Chipstead Village Fair and Flower Show 12.30-5pm at Elmore, High Road CR5 3BS. With side shows, craft stalls and children’s activities.

Entry: £4; £2 5-12yrs; <5s FREE.

Limpsfield Woodland Day

Off Grubb St, Limpsfield Common 2-4pm. Nature/Play trail.

Saturday, 18 - Sunday, 19 July Arts Fest at RHS Wisley, Woking

GU23 6QB. Tel: 0845 260 9000. Music, performances, demonstrations and an aerial acrobat in the Glasshouse.

Normal admission applies.

Big Camp Weekend at various National Trust properties. See Summer Highlights, p.14. Booking essential.

Sunday, 19 July Bay Pond at 50! Bay Pond Nature

Reserve, Godstone. 11am - 4pm Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Surrey Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve in Godstone.

Archery at Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 11am4pm . Archery classes for 6+yrs with H&H Archery. Normal admission plus suggested minimum donation of £2 for 6 arrows

Brogdale Farm Cherry Fair,

Brogdale Road, Faversham, Kent ME13 8XZ 10am-4pm at the National Fruit Collection. Walking and tractor-trailer guided tours. Entry: £5; Child £2.40.

Puffing-a-Wey at Dapdune Wharf (NT), Guildford GU1 4RR.

11am-4pm. Steam-powered craft & activities for children. Steam boat rides.

Normal admissiom + £2.50 activities.

Wed, 22 July - Mon, 31 August Adventures in Wonderland at RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23

6QB. Tel: 0845 260 9000. Celebrate 150 yrs of Alice! Garden trail with clues. Flamingo croquet. Caucus Race.

Activities included in admission. Also – Mad Hatter’s Tea party, 22-26 July and 29 July – 2 August and other August dates. £12/£10. Call to book.

Saturday, 25 - Sunday, 26 July Tractor Weekend with ‘Fergie’

at Fishers Farm Park. Live Musical Show. Tractor Rides on ‘Olly’. See Summer Highlights, page 16.

Jousting at Hever Castle - see Summer Highlights for more dates and details.

Saturday, 25 - Sunday, 26 July Thomas the Tank Engine arrives at Kent & E. Sussex Railway. See also page 14.

Sunday, 26 July Bio Blitz at Juniper Hall Field Studies Centre, nr Dorking, RH5 6DA

see Nature Notes, p. 17. FREE activities for families. 10am-4pm. £3 parking on site.

Tuesday, 28 July Pond Dipping with the National

Trust Ranger at Denbies Hillside (NT), Ranmore Common Rd, nr Dorking RH5 6SR. 10am until 12noon. Bookings: 01372 220644. See Nature Notes, p. 17.

Wednesday, 29 July Birds of Prey at Denbies Wine

Wiggly Wednesdays at Fishers Farm Park

Downsend School pupils

Wednesday, 5 August Teddy Bear’s Summer Fun Disco at Denbies Wine Estate,

Dorking RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616.

Join Boogy Nights for a fun-packed traditional disco & children’s games.

Refreshments included. Fancy dress welcome 11am & 2pm. £7.25 per child

Estate, London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616. Denbies’ favourite birds are back again 11am-3pm. Flying display 12.30pm (weather permitting).

Friday, 7 August

Summer Holiday Family Fun at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking RH5

Funday Fridays at Hatchlands Park (NT) East Clandon, Guildford

6AA. Rainbow Wednesdays – every Wednesday, 29 July – 26 August. Craft activities & Lego Exhibition / Build Daily. Build a Bee Mosaic. Small charge for craft activities.

Wed, 29 July (and in August) Wiggly Wednesdays at Fishers Farm Park - see Summer Highlights p.16 Thursday, 30 July and every other Thursday to 27 August Great Big Tree Climbing Days at Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477. 6+yrs. 10.30am-3.30pm. 1 hr sessions £18.50. Booking essential.

AUGUST

August Bat Walks at Polesden Lacey nr Dorking RH5 6BD.Week

nights through August. Ranger-led walks across the estate in search of the 12 species of British bats that forage across our land. Adults £8; Child £6.

Bookings: 01372 452048.

Sunday, 2 August Summer Vintage Fair at Chiddingstone Castle Hill,

Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AD. 11am & 4.30pm in the beautiful grounds. Entry: Adult £3; Child £1 (5-13yrs); <5s FREE.

Family Fun day at Guildford Castle, Castle St, Guildford GU1 3TU

Free entry to castle and gardens.

Inspired by Alice. Costumed characters, stories and more. Fancy dress. 11am4pm Call: 01483 444751.

Wednesday, 5 August Bake and Taste Workshop at Shalford Mill (NT), nr Guildford

GU4 8BS. Tel: 01483 561389. 11am4.15pm. Workshops 12noon, 2 & 3 pm. £4. Book on arrival.

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Mike the Knight Family Fun Day at Lingfield Park Racecourse, RH7 6PQ. £17; <18s FREE.

Saturday, 15 August Family Saturday at Dorking Museum The Old Foundry, 62 West St,

Dorking RH4 1BS. Tel: 01306 876591.

Explore West Street - Be a History detective. Tours with photo sheet at 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm & 3.30pm. No need to book. All materials provided. Accompanied children up to 10yrs. 2-4pm. Adults £2; Child £1; <5’s FREE; Family £4.50.

Wednesday, 19 August Birds of Prey at Denbies Wine

Estate, Dorking RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616. 11am-3pm. Flying display12.30pm (weather permitting)

Monday, 24 - Friday, 28 August Lego Exhibition & daily build at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking RH5 6AA. 11am-3pm.

Wednesday, 26 August Mobile Planetarium at Denbies

GU4 7RT. 11am-4pm. Also 14, 21 & 28 Aug. Arts and crafts, games, trails and activities, plus pony rides with Pony Magic. Craft £2, pony ride £3.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden (NT) – Mini raft and kite making

Friday fun days until 28 August, 2pm3.30pm. 14 August pond dipping; 21 August woods and tree adventure; 28 August bushcraft and shelter making skills, with food cooked on the fire pit, 11am-3pm. Normal admission +£5 per child, bushcraft event on 28 August £12 per child. Bookings: 08442 491895.

Saturday, 8 August Oakwood, Ockley & Forest Green Flower Show & Summer Fair Wednesday 12 August Tropical Rainforest Road Show at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616. Learn about reptiles & insects from all over the globe from Urban Farm experts.

11am & 2pm. £7.25 per child

Wed, 12 August (also 19 & 26) Outdoor Adventures for kids and mums at Winkworth Arboretum 1.30-2.30pm. Child £5 Bookings: 01483 208936.

Thursday, 13 August (&27) Wey & Arun Canal Pirates & Princesses Adventure Cruises

Wine Estate, London Rd, RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616. Huge state-of-the-art 6m digital mobile planetarium with 360º experience presents ‘Stars of the Season’ Perfect for children age 5-11yrs. Show times on website. £7.50 per child.

Sat, 29 - Sun, 30 August Party4Patrick Festival with

camping at Littleton Manor Farm, Reigate see Summer Highlights, p. 14 Wings & Wheels Air Show at Dunsfold Park Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh GU6 8TB. Aviation Displys, supercars and stunts. See Summer Highlights, page 14. Tickets: wingsandwheels.net

Brogdale Farm Cider Festival

Brogdale Rd, Faversham, Kent ME13 8XZ 10am-4pm at National Fruit Collection.

Orchard tours. Entry: £8; Child £4.

Sun, 30 - Mon, 31 August Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show 8am-6pm daily at Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield RH7 6LL. Children FREE.

Monday, 31 August Leatherhead Miniature Railway Open Day. Mill Lane. All rides £1.50.

11am-4pm. Refreshments. ssme.co.uk

Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 0RD. £10pp. 10.30am, 12.30 & 2.30pm.

Bookings: 01403 752403.

Saturday, 5 September Beer by the River, Family festival at

Friday, 14 - Sunday, 16 August Guildford-on-Sea at The Electric

Sunday, 6 September Donkey Derby at Polesden Lacey Family fun-day with bouncy

Theatre, Onslow St, Guildford GU1 4SZ. Tel: 01483 444789. A pleasure beach in the middle of town! 10am-4pm.

Morden Hall Park nr Mitcham, SM4 5JD

castle, live bands, donkey rides, races, stalls and games. Free admission.

Out and About

HOLIDAY CAMPS & COURSES SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Lowfield Heath, Crawley. Crafts and cooking, wildlife, camps and dens.

4-12yrs. 8am-6pm. ÂŁ32 per day.

Contact Nola or Rebecca on 01293 565544. charlwoodhouse.com

Cranbrook Adventurers School Holiday Club Coppingham Cottage,

Action House

ALL-DAY CAMPS

Horley RH6 9EF. 4-11 yrs. Summer: 8am-6pm. (or extend to 7.30am6.30pm) ÂŁ38.25 per day. Tel: 01293 823163. cranbrooknursery.co.uk

Mega Days at The Hawthorns Sports Centre

Pendell Court, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ. 4-12 yrs. 8am-6pm, ÂŁ43. Flexihours.

(Early booking discounts) Tel: 01883 743377 (ext 2087). hawthorns.com/sports-centre

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fit For Sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Dorking Sports Centre Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 Juniper Hall Field Centre

Old London Road, Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6DA. Summer Nature Club. 5-9yrs.

Two weeks, from 3-7 & 10-14 August, 8.30am-5.30pm flexible. ÂŁ49.50 per day incl breakfast. Sibling discount, 5-day and early bird discounts!

Bookings: 01306 734 501. field-studies-council.org/snc

Dash Holiday Day Camps at de Stafford Sports Centre

Caterham CR3 5YX. Monday, 20 July to Friday, 28 August. Sports and arts/ crafts, swimming and workshops â&#x20AC;&#x201C; different activities every day. Full Day: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm from ÂŁ25.50. Half Day: 8.30am-1pm or 1-5pm. From ÂŁ12.

Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

1SW. Activity Camps â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sports, games, arts & crafts. 5-12 yrs. 22 July-1 September, 8.30am-5.30pm. ÂŁ42/day ÂŁ187 full week. Tel: 0845 456 3233. fitforsport.co.uk

Oakwood Sports Centre Holiday Club Balcombe Road,

Horley RH6 9AB. 5-12yrs. Sports, arts and crafts. 8.30am-5.30pm extended day, ÂŁ23 (booked online). blueleisure.com

Camp Glide at Wray Common School, Reigate Multi-activity day

camps for 4-12 yr olds. 27 July-28 Aug. Half day ÂŁ19; ÂŁ35/8-6pm; ÂŁ150/week.

Sibling discount. Tel: Andy 07449 53 23 26. CampGlide.co.uk

DK Gymnastics multi-activity Holiday Camp at Aberdour School,

Brighton Road, Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ. Boys and girls 4-16yrs. 27-31 July and 24-28 August. 9am-5pm.

Tel: 07709 41 38 54. dkgymnastics.co.uk

Camp Beaumont Day Camps at

SuperCamps

Supercamps Multi Activities, Raw Adventure, Arts & Crafts and A Passion Forâ&#x20AC;Ś

Royal Russell School, South Croydon; Blenheim High School, Epsom; Homefield Prep School, Sutton and Tiffin School, Kingston. 4-14yrs. July & August, 8am-6pm or 9am-5pm. ÂŁ45 per day. From ÂŁ144 for 4 days.

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

Dunottar School, Reigate (27 July â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 28 Aug) Claremont Fan Court School, Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9LY (13 July-28 Aug). 4-16yrs. 8.30am to 5.30pm. Tel: 01263 823000. campbeaumont.co.uk/daycamps

YMCA East Surrey Playscheme,

Princes Road, Redhill RH1 6JJ. 4-12yrs.

Cooking, sports, arts & crafts, drama and music. 10am-4pm, ÂŁ18; 8.30am6pm ÂŁ27 per day. Also in Banstead.

Tel Susie: 01737 779979. ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

YMCA Yippee Playscheme

Sovereign Centre, Woodhatch, Reigate.

For children with disability. 10am4pm. 4-12 yrs. ÂŁ18 per day.

Tel: 01737 222859. ymcaredhill.com

Kestrels Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre Croydon Road, Caterham CR3 6QH. 7.30am6pm. 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 348641. kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL CAMPS

Charlwood House Holiday Club

Camp Suisse

Alpine Adventure in the Swiss Alps.

July & August, 1 and 2 wk sessions.

Multi-Activity and language summer camps, 7-17yrs. One-week programmes start on Saturday, 1 & 8 August. Two-week programmes start 4 & 18 July & 1 August.

Arts, crafts, sports and themed days with extensive outdoor environment.

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road West, Dorking RH4 2HS 27 July-28 August, 9am to 5.30pm. 4-11yrs. ÂŁ22.50 per day; sibling discounts and half days.

Bookings: call 07984 40 54 74. action-house.co.uk

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Wild Learning holiday clubs O Fire

lighting building O Nature walks O Tracking O Games O Bushcraft O Wild adventures Ages 5-12 10.15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4.00 O Den

Farnham,Farnham, Esher, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Esher, Guildford Sheen, Crawley and Wimbledon Dorking, Wimbledon, Sheen and Godalming www.wild-learning.net or call 400 www.wild-learning.net call01483 01483424 424 400

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Out and About CAMPS - OUTDOORS & ACTIVE Wild Learning Holiday Camp

Priory Events

Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ MultiActivity Days (MAD) Wednesdays.

Obstacle Course, Archery and Quad Bike Challenge. Also Junior Paintball days.

8-15yrs. 10.45am-3pm. £65.

Tel: 01737 822484. prioryevents.co.uk

DANCE and DRAMA

“If you have ever wondered what happened to those days, getting home tired and dirty having spent all day building dens, laughing, chasing your mates, lying on your back making pictures from the clouds, then you (or your children) need to get down Buchan Country Park near Crawley, where Wild Learning, an outdoor play and adventure company, is running a Forest School holiday club this summer.

At Buchan Country Park they’ll be having the sort of fun we can all remember from our own childhood, and learning about the environment, risks and most importantly to use their own initiative to solve problems and cooperate with others. “ Jon Millington, Director, Wild Learning.

Summer adventure!

5-12yrs. Den building, fire lighting, tracking and trailing, camp cooking, camouflage, environmental art, assault courses, exploring plus much more. 23-24 & 27-30 July and 3-7 August at Polesden Lacey Estate, Great Bookham nr Dorking. Also now in Buchan Park Crawley (3-5 August and 17-20 August) and in Esher, Guildford, Farnham, Sheen and Wimbledon.

10.15am-4pm. £38/day. Tel: 01483 424 400. wild-learning.net

Tilgate Park Wild Woodies Holiday Club RH10 5PQ

Gatwick Greenspace Event 6-11yrs. Thursdays, 6, 13 & 20 August, 10am-3pm. Mad about Mammals; Bushcraft for Children and Wild at Art. £13.50 per child (non-members £17 per child) Booking essential.

Tel: 01273 497561 or book online at sussexwildlifetrust.com

Wildlife Rangers, Tilgate Park

Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 5PQ 12-16 yrs, Fridays, 24 July & 14, 21 & 28 August. Learn about local wildlife. £10 per session.

Contact Tom Forward, Community Project Officer, on 07771 37 52 54.

Wild Summer Camp at Painshill Park Cobham KT11 1JE. Have a wild adventure with den building, woodland craft and campfires. 27-31 July. 3-7 August, 10-14 August, 9am4.30pm. 8-13yrs. £35 per day, £150 for 5 days. Bookings: 01932 868113 or painshill.co.uk

ARTS AND CRAFTS Creative Workshops – Arts &

craft, 5-8 yrs. Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted 01883 716717.

BABIES AND TODDLERS Monkey Music Summer Holiday Workshops, Leatherhead and

Stagecoach Redhill

At St Matthew’s Church Hall, 71 Station Road, Redhill RH1 1DL Monday-Friday, 27-31 July. 4 to 6yrs from 9.30am-12.30pm: “Little Performers” £100, siblings £70. 7 to 18yrs from 10am-4pm: “Cats” Summer Workshop £150, siblings £100.

Costumes provided. Dance, Drama and Singing. Tel: Wendy, 0208 686 0141. stagecoach.co.uk/redhill

RH11 9BQ. One-hour Holiday Tasters (4+yrs). Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk/crawley

Be Climbing Stone Farm, Admiral’s

Stagecoach Leatherhead.

CLIMBING High Sports Indoor Climbing Centre K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley

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

Bowles Outdoor Centre

Sandhill Lane, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW. Day courses in rock climbing and ropes. 8-15yrs. £50/£55 per day. Tel: 01892 665 665. bowles.ac

CRICKET Mini Crickets at Reigate St Marys,

Reigate; Downsend School, Leatherhead and Epsom College.3-5 and 6-8 yrs.

Reigate: 3-6 August; Leatherhead: 2023 July; Epsom 28-31 July. 2 hr sessions £14 per day or £50/4 days.

Tel: 01737 814399. minicrickets.com

Twenty20 Cricket Summer Smash at Leatherhead CC: 20-24 July,

Capel CC: 27-31 July. 5-14 yrs. 9.30am4.30pm (8.30am-5.30pm extended).

From £32 per day. Sibling and 5-day discounts. Call Darren Talbot Tel: 03455 20 20 29. twenty20cricketcompany. com/cricket-courses/

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5-16yrs. 9am-12noon; 10am-2pm; 10am-3pm. Creative workshops incl stage makeup, theatre skills and Arts Award. Also Space Fun, Musical Parade, Fairy Tale Twist. £20-£30 per day. Tel: 07941 368860. encorearts.co.uk

LCA Stage Academy

7-18yrs. Musical theatre workshop, Hurst Green Community Centre.

Mon-Fri 17-21 August, 10am-4pm, performance on the last day. Bookings: 07714 27 62 41 or lca-stage.com

Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Dorking and Reigate.

Dorking – at The Ashcombe School, Dorking RH4 1LY. 3-7 August, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Little Performers, 4-6yrs), £120, siblings £90. 10am to 4pm (7-16yrs) Summer Workshop £160, siblings £120.

Reigate – at Reigate School, Pendleton Road, Reigate RH2 7NT. 27-31 July.

9.30am to 12.30pm (Little Performers, 4-6yrs), £120, siblings £90. 10am to 4pm (7-16yrs) Summer Workshop £160, siblings £120.

A week of singing, dance and drama with a performance at the end.

Call Sarah: 0800 007 5482. stagecoach.co.uk/dorking

Dorking. 3mths-7yr olds.

3 & 24 August - Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall KT21 2BE. 11 August - Epsom - Methodist Church KT18 5AQ 9.30am, 10.25am & 11.20am. Members and nonmembers. Tel Janine: 01483 841303. monkeymusic.co.uk/area/ leatherhead-dorking

Musical theatre and ballet summer course. Coulsdon 6th Form College. 3-7 August. £150-£170. Tel Emma: 07958 72 59 62. surreyballetmasters.co.uk purleypointes.co.uk

Encore Arts Lower Kingswood

The Adventure Zone and TAZ Families at High Ashurst, Mickleham,

Dorking RH5 6DQ. Adventure Days in 56 acres of woodland near Boxhill for 6-13 yr olds or join other families for actionpacked climbing, high ropes, archery, challenge courses, canal boating and more (8+yrs). Tel: 01372 378901. surreycc.gov.uk/theadventurezone

Purley Pointes Summer School

At Leatherhead Trinity School, Woodville Road KT22 7BP. 27-31 July.

Summer Holiday Workshop for 4-7yrs, 9.30am-12.30pm, £125, siblings £100.

Summer Holiday Workshop “Fame Jr” for 6-18yrs, 10am-4pm, £160, siblings £120. Dance, drama and singing, performace on final day.

Call Allison: 020 8394 2244. stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead

Stagecoach Coulsdon

Woodcote High School, Meadow Rise, Coulsdon CR5 2EH. 28-31 July. 4-6yrs: ‘Buzz’ 10am-1pm, £75, siblings £50. 6-18yrs: “Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks” 9.30am3.30pm, £120, siblings £80.

3-7 August. 4-6yrs: ‘A Seaside Adventure’ 10am-1pm. £90, siblings £60. 6-18yrs: Popular musical, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ 9.30am-3.30pm. £150, siblings £100. Performance on the last day! Call Zoe: 0845 078 0805. stagecoach.co.uk/coulsdon

Inspire Academy of Dance Summer School – ‘Musicals’ North Downs Primary School, Betchworth RH3 7DJ 3-12yrs. Mon-Fri, 3-7 August, 10am-3pm. £100 for the week or £25/day. Tel: 07783 13 83 48. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

Dandelion Theatre Arts, Epsom. 4-11yrs. 3-7 & 10-14 August – Peter Pan and Annie. 10+yrs 17-21 August – Grease. Dance, drama and singing workshops 9.30am-3pm. £60 for two days (4-6yrs); £150 whole week. Jennai: 01306 886243. dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk

Guildford Shakespeare Company – Robin Hood 7-11yrs. Mon-Fri, 10-

14 August, 10am-3.15pm. Rehearsals, games and performance. £145 pp. Tel No: 01483 304384. guildford-shakespearecompany.co.uk

Reigate School of Ballet & Commercial Dance - Dance &

Drama Summer School at Reigate Community Centre (behind Morrisons).

3+yrs. 3-5 August, 10am-3.30pm.

All types of dance, drama and craft activities. £22/day; £66/3 days.

Tel: 01737 247795. reigateschoolofballet.com

Out and About 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-

MOUNTAIN BOARDING

SWIMMING See ‘Learn to Swim this Summer’ page 10

Ride the Hill - Learn to

Mountainboard! Group and private sessions. 8+yrs. Daily 10am-6pm.

Priory Farm, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 8224458. ridethehill.com

TECH CAMPS courses in video game or mobile app design and web development, Java and Python coding, Minecraft.

9-17yrs. Day workshop: £100. Imperial College London and Brighton bases.

Residential camp for 12-17yr olds at Wycombe Abbey. firetechcamp.com

GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING

TENNIS & RACKET SPORTS Orchard Cottage Riding Stables

Springfit Gymnastics and Trampoline Club, 64 Carlton

Rd, Redhill RH1 2LQ. 4+yrs. Drop-in gymnastics and trampolining sessions. Members and non-members.

Wednesdays, 22 & 29 July, 12, 19 & 26 August, 4.30-6pm. £8.50.

Contact: Helen Tel: 0203 478 0203. springfit.org

Pointers Gymnastics and Trampoline Club, Warlingham

School. 4+yrs. Gymnastics, Trampoline, Fun & Games. 23 & 30 July, 6, 13, 20 & 27 August, 10am to 1pm. £14 (Book in advance) Members & non-members. No experience needed. Tel: 07737 30 63 16. pointersc.ub.co.uk

Gymnastic and Trampolining crash courses, Donyngs Redhill RH1 1DP. 2.5-16yrs. Beginners to advanced. Mon-Fri, 3-7 August and Mon-Fri 10-14 August, 9am-1pm.

Contact Jodie: 01737 764 732. betterlessons.org.uk

Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood KT20 6XA. 5+yrs incl total beginners.

Pony Day and Week Courses: Learn to ride and all about pony care.

9am-3.30pm. £60/day; discounts for whole week. Hats and body protectors available to borrow.

Bookings - Claire: 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk

ROLLER SKATING Sunday Family Roller Skating

Reigate College Sports Hall, Rushworth Road RH2 0QF. 3+yrs. Sundays, 11.3012.30pm fun skating. 12.30-1.25pm Lessons, Grades 1-9. Skate hire, Fun skate & Lesson £8. Tel: 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk

SKIING Bowles Outdoor Centre

Sandhill Lane, Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW. 8-15yrs. Two ski slopes and other outdoor activities. Day courses, 9.30am-4.30pm. £50/£55 per day. Tel: 01892 665 665. bowles.ac

SPORTS – MIXED Reigate and Banstead taster sessions 7-15yrs. £6-£10 per session.

Call Sue Sergeant Tel: 01737 276700. reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Tennis Camps at Redhill Lawn Tennis Club, Linkfield Lane, Redhill

RH1 1JW. 4+yrs. 9.30am-12.30pm. £12/£11. Contact Tim: 07956 38 35 35. redhilltennisclub.co.uk

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

Booking essential. Tel: 0845 644 5502. daytona.co.uk

NETBALL Girls Attack! Sports Camps, Oxted. Mini and Junior

Girls 6-14yrs. 3-6 August, 10am-4pm (full or half days).

Netball focus sessions, 24-25 August, 10am-12.30pm. Also rounders and ball skills. Call Lynn & Maggie: 07896 902371. pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

at Hurst Green RH8 9BQ. 5+yrs.

Call: 01883 717161. matchpointtennis.co.uk

WATERSPORTS Watersports Course at Aqua Sports

Mercers Park, Nutfield Marsh Road, Merstham, nr Redhill RH1 4EU. Learn to Dinghy Sail, Windsurf, or Paddlesports. 8-13yrs and 14-17yrs.

From £99 for 2-day course. Beginner, improver or progression courses.

Tel: 01737 644 288. aquasports.co.uk

Something for the holidays!

Go-Carts, Catapults & Midnight Feasts

101 Vintage Pastimes for Modern Kids By Catherine Cox The school holidays are fast approaching!

What better way to keep the kids entertained, active, and (most importantly) outdoors, than some vintage pastimes and traditional activities to keep children away from their computers.

From older classics such as building a tee-pee, playing pooh sticks or searching for animal tracks, to things that are a little more scientific such as growing crystals, making a lava lamp or building a balloon rocket, Catherine Cox has put together a fantastic collection of vintage past times. · None of the activities require complex equipment, batteries, computers or access to the internet · A mixture of frivolous fun and educational activities · Illustrated with over 100 original line drawings perfect for colouring in.

Published by The History Press in June 2015, £9.99

ICE SKATING 5 Day Beginners Courses at Guildford Spectrum, Parkway GU1 1UP. 5-10yrs. £50.11am – 11.30am and 11.30am – 12noon. Mon-Fri, 27-31st July, Mon-Fri, 3-7 Aug, Mon-Fri 10-14 Aug. Tel: 01483 443322 guildfordspectrum.co.uk

0DH. Tel: Derek 01883 714079. limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

Matchpoint Tennis Courses

Fire Tech Camps – day and week

RIDING

3pm. 5+yrs. £25 per day or £40 for 2days. Contact: Tom Bridger, 07535 55 81 19. tombridger.co.uk

Junior Tennis Camp at The Limpsfield Club RH8

Is your child starting school soon?

We can provide wrap around care!

My child has so much fun he never wants to come home!

Mrs E McBride

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

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

adventurers@cranbrooknursery.co.uk

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Out and About

Our Pupils Take To Their Lessons â&#x20AC;Ś Like Ducks to Water!

FREE lessons for non-swimmers aged 4 to 6

Group Lessons for 4 - 14 year olds

Adult Swimmers

Parent & Child classes 6 months - 4 years

Hazelwood School Oxted Reigate Grammar & Dunottar Schools tel: 0845 604 2476 email: info@poolschools.co.uk

www.poolschools.co.uk

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