Families Surrey East May/June 2016

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Packed with • Bank Holiday days out • Half Term activities • Father's Day ideas • 30 Days Wild inspiration

What’s on for 0-12 year olds in May and June Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking, Laeatherhead, Caterham, Godstone, Warlingham, Tadworth, Horley, Oxted and Lingfield

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ISSUE 52 MAY-JUNE 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome to the Spring issue of Families Surrey East.

No sooner is Easter done and dusted, than we’re careering head first into half term and the Summer holidays. I’m sure you’re already planning ahead for kids activities over the long break, but there’s still 2 bank holidays and a half term in between!

There’s tons going on over the May day hols – lots of country shows and fayres, festivals and exciting family events. For adventurous kids, check out the Little Welly in Leatherhead in June (p.22).

We’ve included some Father’s Day ideas for dad’s days out on June 19th (p.10) and you’ll find a few pages of health and fitness for mums, including a plug for Curves in Redhill – my new fave gym (p.8-9)!

The bi-annnual Parties Directory on pages 11-14 is invaluable if you’re planning a celebration in the next few months. We’ve listed lots of new cake makers and entertainers, so I hope you find something to suit.

Finally, there are lots more Holiday Club listings on page 19, so if you’re already booking your Summer childcare, please tell them you saw them in Families.

Hannah Grogan, Editor

editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk

Meadowbank Playground is go!

Dorking families will be pleased to hear that the new play facility at Meadowbank is due to open in time for the Summer holidays. The chosen design by Kompan Ltd was voted

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by the general public and features Dorking cockerel, Box Hill and the River Mole in its design. Kids can look forward to zip wires, tube slides and castles as well as a sensory garden.

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News Book your space at GOFEST 2016!

Holiday at Fishers Farm

GoFest, the family festival of sport, dance, health and fitness, is back in Guildford on 13-14th August.

Held at Surrey Sports Park, GoFest gives adults and children of all ages opportunity to have a go at a wide variety of sports, dance and fitness classes, in a bid to make a significant impact on the health of the nation.

brands and sell/promote products to thousands of families interested in getting more into healthy lifestyles, particularly during a year which features the Rio Olympics and Euro Football Finals.”

GoFest 2016 is actively seeking exhibitors and sponsors now! The family-friendly festival is a fantastic opportunity for brands and companies who want to spread the word about the benefits of exercise. CEO Paul Farris said: “GoFest represents an outstanding opportunity to showcase

GoFest Guildford is on the middle weekend of the Olympics on August 13-14th at Surrey Sports Park, Guildford.

Tickets are on sale now. To book your space or sponsorship package at GoFest 2016, call Paul on 01483 497065/ 0777 4629242 or email paul.farris@gofest.co.uk

Your Local Families Team is Recruiting!

We are preparing to celebrate the launch of a fantastic new website this summer.

Destined to become the number 1 resource for local families, www.familiesonline.co.uk will soon have over 300 local sites across the UK. Like our magazines, the local sites in East Surrey are guaranteed to give users the very best ideas for spending time with their family locally.

and Caterham sites. As an Area Manager you will enjoy a fun and flexible role that fits around you and your family life, whilst affording you a great challenge – and the opportunity to make money! There are no set-up costs, you will receive training from industry experts and develop valuable new skills in the digital, print and social media marketing industry.

We have a highly flexible, home-based work opportunity available for an Area Manager to run our Leatherhead, Epsom

Check out the advert on the back cover of this month’s magazine for more info, and we look forward to hearing from you!

French for all After a successful two years of offering classes to children from French speaking families, Petite Ecole de Reigate is delighted to announce the opening of new French classes for all primary school children in the area who wish to learn the language.

The new classes follow interactive and fun programs specifically designed for teaching French as a foreign language and are delivered by French teachers with extensive experience. Inspector Pascale Vassie

commented “The classes were rigorous and fun… with excellent use of varied resources. I was particularly impressed with the children's commitment.“ The school is also part of the association Parapluie FLAM, a network overseeing over 40 French Saturday schools in and around London.

The award-winning family attraction Fishers Farm Park have launched their delightful self catering holiday cottages situated in the village of Wisborough Green. Daisy and Buttercup provide an ideal holiday home for small families seeking a fun break. With the popular Fishers Adventure Farm Park just 100 yards from your front door, and full entry to the park for guests, it’s the perfect getaway for all age groups to enjoy.

Formerly a milking parlour for the farm, the well-presented barns are located on the owners’ farm, along the lane leading to the farm. They’re equipped with all the mod cons, including smart tvs and ipod docks, as well as all the basics you need for a comfy stay.

Fishers has year-round activities for all age groups. Enjoy tractor rides, livestock racing, pony grooming, miniature train rides, indoor soft play area, the enchanted woods, zip wires, climbing wall and adventure golf! There is also a cafe, restaurant and bar on site, all open till 5pm. For evening drinks and meals, there is a pub serving food in the local village. To find out more of book your break call 01403 700063 or visit fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Lesson are held on Saturdays (during term-time) at 1pm in Reigate.

To register your interest visit petite-ecole-reigate.co.uk

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News

First Aid Basics With ever increasing numbers of stories in the news about choking babies and children, people saving a child’s life with the use of CPR, and scary diseases such as meningitis, it’s no wonder that parents are starting to question what they would do if the worst happens. Here’s some useful first aid about choking to keep you and your family safe:

What to do if your baby is choking A baby or child gagging will involve loud coughing noises.

Scarily, a baby or child choking is quite often silent.

If you suspect your child is choking, your aim is to remove the obstruction.

Baby (0 -1 year old) • Lie the baby face down across or along your lap, with their head lower than their bottom.

• Support the baby’s head from underneath by placing your thumb on one side of their jaw and one or two fingers on the other side. This is to make sure their airway is open.

• Be careful not to press on the neck or the soft skin under the

lower jaw.

• Give up to five firm slaps to the baby’s back between their

shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.

• Pause between each blow to see if the blockage has cleared.

Do not poke your fingers into the baby’s mouth unless you can see and reach the blockage, as you may push it further in.

• If the airway is still blocked, give up to five chest thrusts.

Up to 5 chest thrusts

• Lie the baby face up along your arm, and lay your arm along or across your lap to support it.

• Support the back of the baby’s head by cupping the lower part of your hand.

• Find the breastbone, and place two fingers on the lower half of it.

• Give five sharp chest thrusts (pushes) with your fingers, compressing the chest by about

third of its depth.

• Check whether the blockage has cleared. Do not poke your

fingers into the baby’s mouth unless you can see and reach the blockage, as you may push it further in.

If obstruction still does not dislodge call 999 and repeat until help arrives.

Child (over 1 year old) • Stand behind the child and slightly to one side. Support their chest with one hand. Lean the person forward so that the object blocking their

airway will come out of their mouth, rather than moving further down.

• Give up to five sharp blows between the child's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.

• Check if the blockage has cleared.

• If not, give up to five abdominal thrusts.

Up to 5 abdominal thrusts • Stand behind the child who is choking.

• Place your arms around their waist and bend them forward.

• Clench one fist and place it right above their belly button.

• Put the other hand on top of your fist and pull sharply inwards and upwards.

• Repeat this movement up to five times.

If obstruction still does not dislodge call 999 and repeat until help arrives.

Early First Aid holds public 2-hr baby and child first aid workshops, at the cost of £20 per person. Pre-crawling babies are also welcome to attend. Private classes are also available in the comfort of your home and cost £120 for 1-6 people. Visit Early First Aid West Sussex/East Surrey on Facebook for more info.

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News Supercars is coming!

The annual Supercars event is taking place on Sat 2nd-Sun 3rd July at the famous Dunsfold Park in Cranleigh, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Raising money for the Children’s Trust, the event is a great weekend of family entertainment.

If you love supercars and also want your family to enjoy a great day out, there are attractions for everyone, including kids activities, mini-tanks, Hovercrafts, Segways, Diggerland and fire engines. For those who enjoy life in the fast lane, you can take an exhilarating passenger ride in one of over 150 supercars on the famous Top Gear track! There’s also a Stay Safe Driving School providing first-time driving experiences for 14+ teenagers. Book your tickets now at thesupercarevent.com

Ditch the beauty sleep St Catherine's Hospice is calling on local ladies to come together with hundreds of other women at the hospice's annual Midnight Walk on Saturday 2nd July.

Taking place in Horsham, with a choice of 7, 13 or 20 miles to walk, the overnight challenge is suitable for women of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels – and what’s more, you’ll get a goody bag and snacks to keep you going throughout the night!

Last year, 430 women gave up sleep to pound the pavements and raised an incredible £65k for the hospice. To take part visit stch.org.uk/midnightwalk or call 01293 447364.

We have a family entry ticket to give away for Sat 2nd July courtesy of the Children’s Trust. Visit familiessurreyeast.co.uk to enter, closing date 31st May 2016.

Celebrate the countryside The Smallholders Show is back at the South of England Showground in Ardingly on 2nd-3rd July, showcasing the best of British countryside pursuits. You can see birds of prey displays, dog shows and come face to face with alpacas and other livestock. Visit the circus skills workshops, shop for craft and local produce and enjoy some live music. Under 5’s go free, and family tickets are £29 – let’s hope the sun shines! Smallholdershows.co.uk

Be a simplistic and mindful parent Families has received book reviews this month for two excellent parenting titles – Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, and Peace of Mind: A Book of Calm for Busy Mums by Georgina Rodgers.

Simplicity Parenting is about stripping back all of the ‘stuff’ in your childrens’ lives (all the toys, info, clubs, technology) and allowing them time to engage in play, exploration and relaxation. In a similar vein, Peace of Mind encourages parents to do the same. Instead of rushing around and filling your time, take a minute to enjoy being with your little (or big) ones. Turn off your phone, go for a ‘rainbow walk’, count to ten! We all lead busy lives, and these books encourage us to think more about the impact this is having on our family life. You can find more info about these books online at familiessurreyeast.co.uk

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Babies & Toddlers

What is the Positive Birth Movement?

We've all been there – you meet other mothers and the moment they see your bump they immediately want to tell you their birth story, which can leave you fearful and make you doubt your ability to give birth. Indeed, you might already be a mum and had a difficult experience first time, and sharing stories that conjure up images of birth as something to dread can damage a woman's approach to what can be the most empowering and positive experience of her life.

From that life-changing moment you find out you are pregnant, you start facing well-meaning advice and opinions on doing things a certain way.

expertise and positivity about childbirth. It aims to challenge the epidemic of negativity and fear that surrounds modern birth, and help change birth for the better.

The movement was originally set up by Milli Hill in 2012, motivated by both her own birth experiences, and her growing frustration whenever she heard the words, "they didn't let me" in a birth story. She wanted women to feel supported, no matter what journey her birth may take her down.

How and where can women seek positive birth stories that can powerfully reframe this experience and gain the support of other mums and mums-to-be? The answer is The Positive Birth Movement (PBM).

The PBM is a global network of free-toattend groups, connecting pregnant women and mothers together to share stories,

The PBM has recently been established in Redhill and Reigate by Miriam Greaves, a mother and Hypnobirthing teacher. She had a positive birth with her first born and soon realised how important it was for her to share this, not just on a personal level, but to also help pregnant women reframe the often negative perception of labour.

Through her work and own experience, Miriam has learnt that a 'positive birth' simply means a birth in which a woman feels she has freedom of choice, access to accurate information, and is able to be in control, powerful and respected.

baby. A woman can birth with positivity in hospital or at home, with or without medical intervention. She can have a positive caesarean, or a positive home water birth. Positive birth is about approaching birth realistically, having genuine choice, and feeling empowered by your experience. The PBM aims to complement a parent's existing antenatal input and does not seek to replace medical advice.

With over 300 groups worldwide PBM believes that communication is the key to shaking up birth. By coming together, in real life and online, and sharing experiences, feelings, knowledge and wisdom, women can take back childbirth.

It's also a great way to meet other mums and mums-to-be over tea and cake! If you are pregnant, the PBM aims to be a helpful part of your pregnancy; a warm and welcoming place to hear stories and ideas, to consider what you really want from your childbirth experience, and to allay any fears or negative expectations you might have.

So, if you're pregnant or have had a positive birth experience PBM would love to hear from you. To find out more please contact Miriam Greaves on mg@miriamgreaves.com or find them on Facebook.

The PBM is womancentred and, as such, respects a woman’s right to choose where and how she has her

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Local 2-hour First Aid Classes for babies and children covering: • Choking • Burns • Febrile seizures • Bumps and Breaks • Meningitis Awareness Private classes also available Call Sian on 07984 810 847

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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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Award-winning breastfeeding brand Medela have just launched a new app for Android and IOS devices, to support mums with breastfeeding. MyMedela is a free app offering a unique tracking service for breastfeeding and pumping sessions, as well as baby’s key activities. It also provides relevant expert advice and info, on everything from mastitis to sleep tips.

A recent study revealed that 81% of new mums struggle with breastfeeding, so this app might just help you to persevere and seek support to succeed. www.medela.co.uk

Babies & Toddlers

The Modern Day Mary Poppins: A Guide to Employing a Nanny

By Manjit Shah

Childcare is one of the key issues for all parents, especially when they decide to go back to work. There are 4 key options that parents are presented with – grandparents, childminder, nursery or a nanny. In recent years, the number of families opting to have a nanny care for their child has increased and it’s no longer deemed an elitist option.

What does a nanny do?

The primary benefit is that a nanny cares for your child in your own home. They provide one to one childcare, building on your child’s learning development as well as performing some light household chores. They prepare the child’s meals, do the children’s laundry, ironing, take the child to any baby groups etc. For older children, they would take the children to school and collect them, help with their homework and take the children to playdates or after school activities. To have someone dedicated to the care and wellbeing of a child provides enormous peace of mind to any parent.

The Pros to having a nanny Peace of mind – parents are able to go to work knowing that their child is safe and cared for at home with a trustworthy childcare professional.

Emergencies – if your child is sick and can’t go to school/nursery or if you have to work late, then there is someone to take care of them even if you can’t.

One to one childcare – a nanny is there to focus on your child, which builds on the learning and development all in the comfort of your own home. The child is comfortable as they can still play with their own toys and you can maintain their routines.

Family – nannies do this as a career as they have a genuine passion for caring for children.

They often become a member of the family and continue to stay in touch with the children once they have grown up.

The Cons to having a nanny Costs – employing a nanny isn’t cheap, however if you know another family who are in a similar situation, then you could nanny share, which reduces your costs. Also there is the option of childcare voucher scheme which some companies offer to employers. This will help offset your childcare costs when employing a nanny.

Paperwork – Essentially you would become the nanny's employer, which means it's your responsibility to sort out their salary, tax and National Insurance.

Most families use an accountant or a nanny payroll agency to take care of this.

What to look for in a nanny?

Most families choose a nanny agency to help them find a suitable candidate. Agencies take away the stress of finding a nanny. They have interviewed the candidates, do all the relevant checks and thoroughly vet them.

They have a large database of nannies for any given area, so you know you are getting the best possible CVs to view for your role.

Nannies are also loyal to agencies, so tend to go back to the same agency that found them a role, which means many have a full employment record for the nanny.

TinyTalk Wins Top Award The prestigious Gentle Parenting Awards 2016, showcasing the very best ‘fresh, modern and ethical’ products and services for young families, has found that TinyTalk classes are recognised as the most popular activity for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers across the UK. TinyTalk, established in 2002, is now a multi-award-winning company, with over 130 teachers delivering its popular baby signing classes and toddler communication classes to over 7000 young families each week.

Even before children are able to speak (around the age of 12-18

months), they’ve still got a lot to say - and they can talk about what’s on their minds with their hands. TinyTalk introduces them to language, gives them a huge boost in confidence, minimises misunderstandings and frustrations and helps them to start making attempts at speech.

Local classes run by Katherine Preston in Bookham, Dorking and Horley. Visit tinytalk.co.uk or call 07599 551882.

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The key things to look for: • They must have a valid DBS (formerly known as CRB check)/ Ofsted certificate in place.

• Check CVs and references thoroughly • Check if the nanny has any childcare qualifications Manjit Shah runs Buttons Nanny Agency, operating across Surrey. For more info visit buttonsnannyagency. com or call 0203 637 4040.

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Time for Mums Quick Fitness HIIT Think you haven’t got time to squeeze some exercise into your day? Do you spend 30mins on your phone, or how about 30mins popping to the shops? If you fit that in, then you can make some time for your body too. Curves gym – in Redhill and Leatherhead is a fitness solution for busy ladies, with proven results. Don’t take our word for it, ask long-term member Helen Peters.

"I knew I was overweight when I joined Curves, but I was sort of OK with it, as I had no health problems. I was in denial, and would do the weigh and measures with my eyes closed on the scales!.

The first time I visited Curves I thought ‘is this it? Only one room?’

But that's the beauty of it. HIIT is all the rage now - but back then I'd hardly heard of it, so a short sharp workout felt strange at first. The coaches were friendly and welcoming and made me feel at home.

When I started I thought that now I was 'going to the gym' 3 times a week it would be the magic potion, the weight would come off.

But that didn't happen straight away. Eventually I started the Curves Weight Management Plan. The online resources make it so easy to input your diet and it prints out a shopping list and menu plan for you.

There’s no opening the fridge door and wondering what’s for dinner, it’s all written down for me.

I didn’t ever envisage what I would achieve, never in a million years. My first weight loss target was 11-stone, and that felt a long way off - but I was pushing a size 24. Every milestone has slipped by, and now I'm under 10-stone and can shop where I like.

I love that Curves is a small gym - physically that is. Working out on the circuit you can interact with other members and it's not 'faceless' like some gyms. I love that I see the same people working out at specific times, after work, after dropping the kids off at school, however it fits in. I like that it's 30 minutes, easy to fit in, but all your muscle groups have had a good workout. I love that I can feel shattered when I walk in, but feel more energised when I walk out. That doesn't seem logical but it's right!

Helen Peters

For anybody thinking of joining Curves, I’d say ‘go for it’! I can't say that it's going to be your magic potion, you only get out of things what you put into them, but it'll provide you with the support and encouragement you need to make it work."

Helen Peters is doing the half Ironman in September!

Ballet for Fitness If you’ve always fancied trying ballet but think you’ve missed the boat, then Reigate School of Ballet are now running Beginner’s Adult Ballet. Taught by ex Royal Ballet trained dancer Joanne Evans, the classes offer a basic introduction to the balletic technique with some strengthening and stretching exercises to enhance the movements further. Classes run on a Thurs eve, and cost £25 for a 5-week course.

Visit reigateschoolofballet.com for more info.

Body Transformation Challenge!

Oil Pouring Therapy Shirodhara

Blissful Restoring Rebalancing

The Fitness Room, Reigate, is running a 28-day challenge for people who want a kick-start to fitness, or to learn about clean eating. If followed strictly, you can expect to lose 7-10lbs, tone up, feel fitter and stronger and learn some new eating habits along the way – in fact, the winner of the November challenge lost 17lbs!

The nutrition plan eliminates certain foods, dairy, wheat and alcohol, so be prepared for this if you sign up. There is no points system, weighing or measuring, just you choosing what you want to eat, when you want to, from a list of clean food. The course includes a nutrition pack including recipe ideas and menu plans. You can join up to 4 group workouts a week (2 classes accept babies) and the ‘biggest loser’ of each course wins back half of their fee! For more info contact Helen at thefitnessroomreigate.co.uk or on Facebook.

We have ONE FREE PLACE for a motivated Families reader, starting in June 2016, worth £120. To enter visit familiessurreyeast.co.uk closing date 26th May 2016.

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Time for Mums Get Set Cleanse By Holly Jones

We All Need A Mental Massage

The average UK woman (16-82 yrs) spends £126 a month on beauty!

As a Stylist with MyShowcase it’s my mission to offer individual solutions that help my clients make their investment in beauty products as impactful as possible.

Ever heard of Shirodhara? No, me neither until recently, but I can guarantee you’ll want some after reading this… Shirodhara treatment is the rhythmical pouring of warm oil over the forehead and through the hair.

It's extremely important to cleanse your skin in the daytime to prevent excess oil production, and at night it’s crucial for letting anti-ageing ingredients work and preventing skin dehydration. We're all busy ladies (as mum to 2 boys under 5 I understand!) but just 3 minutes twice a day with the right product will produce results. It also means moisturisers, serums and foundations will be more effective and last longer.

This treatment is super relaxing and there’s lots of research to show it’s really beneficial for many conditions, from stress and anxiety to migraines and sleep problems. It’s no surprise that Shirodhara is commonly known as a ‘mental massage’.

Cleansing removes the daily build-up of bacteria, oil and make-up, as well as helping the skin to replenish and repair. It's vital to find a cleanser that suits your skin’s needs, whether that's a soap, gel, balm or oil.

Cleansing Top Tips: Double cleanse once a day, your cleanser is able to penetrate deeper and work more effectively resulting in beautiful, clearer looking and healthy skin.

Apply cleanser properly - massage it on in upwards circular

motions, sending fresh, oxygenated blood to the surface of your face producing even better results.

This lovely treatment is offered in Reigate by well-known acupuncturist Samantha Hamilton Stent.

You may be wondering what oil pouring has got to do with acupuncture and needles, but Samantha explains that the pouring of oil over the forehead and head gently stimulates acupressure points that powerfully relax and still the mind. Samantha says “lots of busy, overwrought mums come for Shirodhara and it has an immediate and lasting effect in terms of stress relief and relaxation.

Treatment is combined with gentle Tui-Na massage to help restore and rebalance the whole body. One lady commented recently that it was the most blissful treatment she had ever had. This sort of feedback is really common and it’s very rewarding to be able to offer such an immediately effective treatment”. For more information see samanthahamiltonstent.com/shirodhara

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Father’s Day

Father’s Day Days Out 

I always think that Dad’s tend to get a bit of a rough deal on Father’s Day. There’s always a big fuss about Mother’s Day – loads of cards, flowers, chocolates and scented candles – but what do you buy for Dad on the special day to celebrate the male heroes in our lives?

For Dare-Devil Dads Go Ape in Tilgate Park!

For Transport Enthusiasts

Hever Castle

Visit the recently reopened Gatwick Aviation Museum in Charlwood and see the collection of ‘golden era’ British aircraft from WWII to the 1970’s. Open Fri-Sundays.

Swing, climb and zip your way through an hour-long treetop adventure, then visit the park’s nature centre or bike around the lake. From £18-£33.

Gatwick Aviation Museum

Miniature Steam Railway

on June 19th

Smith & Western A firm fave with my rabble, Smith & Western’s olde American restaurants in Boxhill, Horsham, Lingfield and Tilgate Park are an assault on the senses.

Packed with Wild West memorabilia (cow hides, saddles, wagon wheels – you name it!) and with a great kids menu – they’re noisy enough for even the busiest families.

For Fit Dads Pilates For Men

By Rob Slape

If you’re into life in the fast lane, Hever Castle is playing host to a fleet of Super Cars on June 19th. Check out the track simulator or get your photo taken in your dream Ferrari.

Or (this will have to wait until the weekend after Father’s Day) – visit the Surrey Society of Model Engineers’ track at Mill Lane, Leatherhead. Enjoy a ride on steam and electric miniature trains around the 320m track. June 26th is also the fire station’s open day, so a double whammy!

Dad’s Go Free!

Godstone Farm Enjoy free entry for Dad when entering with a full paying child on Father’s Day. Enjoy tractor rides, animal encounters and the fab top playground (complete with toboggan slope!).

For Foodie Dads

Blacks Burgers Grab a burger at the fab Blacks Burgers in the Let’s Race Centre in Horley.

Run by father and son team Vas and Philip, this independent restaurant offers no less than 13 styles of burgers and home made ice cream.

Leith Hill Place It’s garden games

day at this lovely National Trust house.

Enjoy some competitive coits or a spot of crochet on the lawn.

Fisher’s Farm Sample a pint of real ale in the Saddle Rooms Restaurant or hot foot it up the climbing wall. Race a tractor and meet the farm’s animals.

Painshill Spend the day in these beautiful 18th century landscaped gardens.

Discover follies and lakes for free (when entering with a paying child).

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Men are more than ever aware that we need to take care of ourselves, and the arrival of a new addition to the family often prompts us to try to stay active, flexible and healthy. With core exercises and functional training techniques becoming increasingly integrated into modern exercise programmes, sports coaching and fitness training, it’s not surprising to see more men turning to Pilates to help us fulfil our goals.

Pilates exercises focus on proper sequences of muscle use, core strength and flexibility, bringing balance to the body and helping improve posture by strengthening muscles, including those that stabilise the spine, therefore helping reduce back and joint pain through improved postural alignment.

Regular exercise or participation in sports have health benefits, but like our work habits, these sports often involve repetitive movement patterns and can be one-side dominant such as tennis or golf, or involve movements in predominantly one place, such as with running or triathlon.

Our bodies get used to the demands we place on them, compensating or anticipating movements.

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This helps to keep us agile, aiding injury prevention (pre-hab rather than re-hab) and assists us to develop a kinaesthetic awareness of our body and where it is in space.

For more information about Pilates and Pilates for Men contact Rob or Danielle on 01737 765335 or visit body-torque-pilates.co.uk

PARTIES DIRECTORY If your child has a birthday during the next 6 months, chances are you’re already planning ahead and perhaps have booked your venue or entertainer.

If not, then the next 4 pages are packed with useful info for creating a special day. From caterers to entertainers, pottery parties to rollerskating – I hope you’ll find something to suit everyone. BUT if you’re feeling imaginative, below are a few ideas for themes and games for DIY parties.

Tandridge Trust

Five party themes for DIY celebrations

By Sally J. Hall

The Superhero Party Invitations On Superhero coloured invitations, write: “Dear SuperZac, please come to my Superhero party.”

Wear Make simple masks for each child and a badge with their name and super power. You can also make capes from plastic tablecloths.

Play Create a super hero obstacle course

from ropes, pop-up tunnels, boxes and cushions, then have a quiz about superhero powers.

Eat Add cake toppers with “Boom!” “Pow!” and “Zap!” on them to cupcakes.

The Tea Party Invitations Make invitations

festooned with flowers from wrapping paper and doilies.

Wear Make accessories such as

fascinators or hats and bow ties.

Play This theme really suits all those old-

fashioned party games like Pass the Parcel and Musical Chairs.

Eat Tea can be a traditional one with

little sandwiches and dainty cakes. Look for cardboard tiered cake stands and use pretty cloths and bunting.

The Jungle Party Invitations Make animal themed invitations; these can be as simple or artistic as you like.

wear jodhpurs and boots and all the kids can be clowns with some face paint.

Play Buy modelling balloons and then play some tumbling games.

Eat Make popcorn, have hotdogs and

burgers, and don’t forget the ketchup and mild mustard.

The Disney Party

Wear Come as your favourite animal or get your guests to bring an animal toy.

Invitations Use stickers of Disney

Play Have a Safari game in the garden where you hide pictures of animals which the kids have to spot, then play Sleeping Lions.

Wear Offer accessories such as paper crowns and a sash made from coloured paper. Old net curtains make good veils.

Eat Create a Bush Tucker Trial with the use of jungle themed plates and cups.

The Circus Party Invitations Create a big, red Clown’s shoe or circus ticket as the invitation.

Wear Dress as circus folk; ballet

costumes double as acrobats, riders can

characters and glitter.

Play Create a Disney piñata by covering a balloon with papier maché and turn it into a Mickey Mouse head.

Eat Serve drinks in plastic goblets

for a castle theme and make cucumber sandwiches for Princes and Princesses.

Sally J. Hall is a writer and editor. She is author of Eco Baby and contributing author to Watch My Baby Grow (Dorling Kindersley).

What’s in the Bag?

By Claire Muffett-Reece

Favour ideas for the above party themes (because we all know mums throw away all that plastic rubbish when their little one’s not looking…!).

Make Your Own Superhero Mask Kit £2.45. Not On The

High Street . This crafty role play creation features cut outs, jewel embellishments, glue dots and elastic to design their very own super-hero mask.

Catch A Bubble

£4.95 Prezzybox. After blowing, simply wait a few seconds for these clever bubbles to set, before party guests can catch and stack them as high as they like!

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Animal Hand Temporary Tattoos £4.95,

Prezzybox. Sold as a box of eight, these simple to apply creations include instructions for making a number of animal characters.

Quote FAMILIES for 10% Off

08450 504 509

Disney Frozen Cupcake Kit

£1.46, Morrisons. Give each guest their own cupcake making kit to take home rather than splashing out hundreds (!) of pounds on an Elsa impersonator.

Super Hatching Dinosaur Egg £3.95, Dotcom Gift Shop.

Now party guests can pretend to be a paleontologist with this neat idea, which sees a dinosaur egg ‘hatch’ after 72 hours in water.

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Easter Party Supplies

PARTIES DIRECTORY Pricing varies. Finest quality ingredients.

5* Food Hygiene Rating. Contact Puja at bespokecookies@gmail.com or call 07704 472093. allforacookie.com

Bounce 2 Bounce Reigate

Bouncy castle hire including Pricess Castle, Pirate and superhero themed. % 020 8680 2121 bounce2bounce.co.uk

Entertainers Lingfield. We Make Your Party look Amazing and Feel Fun! Balloons - Helium and air filled sculptures, table and room decorations, themed decorations, flowers, chair covers, fairylight backdrops. Package discounts available when taking flowers, balloons and/or decorations. Comprehensive website and facebook. Huge portfolio. % 01342 892392 / 07717 527923 butterfliesandbows.co.uk Facebook. com/Butterflies.Bows

Monkey Business online and at

Lesbourne Road, Reigate All party essentials incl balloons, party ware, dressing-up costumes, fireworks. % 01737 221081 monkeybusinessreigate.co.uk

The Little Things Vintage party bags,

party favours and table decorations. % 01892 871 149 lovethelittlethings.co.uk

Katie Bakes Personalised Cookie Mix Party Bags. Bespoke labels. % 02392 583 553. katiebakes.co.uk

Celebration Cakes & Cake Making Parties

Froggle Parties Children’s entertainers, magicians, discos. Also science parties, drama & dance parties, bubble & activity, and baby & toddler parties. Magic shows from £145. % 08450 504509, froggleparties.com

Palloncino Cakes & Events South Nutfield. Order your every day

or bespoke cake and cupcakes for any event. Why not take it one step further and have part of or your whole event planned? Please have a look and or contact me for a quote on my website palloncino.co.uk or call 07798 625 737

sculpting and modelling. % 07813 138788 professortwist.co.uk

Bolinja Party entertainers for 3-8yrs, including Princess, Pop and Dino Dig parties. % 020 8144 3807 bolinja.co.uk Zeberdee Entertainer Fun magic,

Caterham, Cousldon, Oxted & Reigate Family-run chain of local bakers, offering character celebration cakes. cupcake towers & novelty cakes. Visit cakesandplatters.com

Mr Marvel’s Marvellous Parties

Dinky Doodlers Art and crafts parties

Bake-Me-A-Cake Horley

Cheeky Monkey Parties Games, dancing, glitter tattoos, bubbles, themes. 1-10yrs. % 07771 598867 cheekymonkeyparties.com

Butterhill Studios Mobile themed

Speciality and free-from cakes available.

Cupcake parties for ages 6-16yrs. % 07885 166283. elizabethgeorgecakes.com

Coughlans Bakeries Banstead,

Bespoke cakes for all occasions. All local areas. % 07751 379 404. bake-me-a-cake.co.uk

Party Play Time Party ride-on toys and

games for hire, incl Roller Coasters. 2-5yr olds. % Sam 01372 454291. partyplaytime.co.uk

Uniquely personalized and deliciously handcrafted icing cookies in the Leatherhead area. Each bespoke collection is custom made ensuring a stunning complement to your celebration theme.

Kids birthday parties, hostess favours, corporate events, baby/bridal showers.

Professor Twist Incredible balloon

Bletchingley. A mobile pottery company offering, Paint your own Pottery sessions or Parties for up to 10 Children. We also do clay-making sessions for children and adults in the comfort of your own home. Prices start from £5 per child and £10 and adult.

Email for a quote. % 07713 139778 or sumner988@btinternet.com

Creation Station Arty parties for creative kids. Decorate your own party bag & party gift (treasure boxes, canvases). Hasslefree for parents, invitations and party bags included. Ages 1-11yrs. % 01737 731169 thecreationstation.co.uk

Elizabeth George Cakes Caterham.

Inflatables & Party Toys/Games

All for a Cookie Leatherhead

Bella Princess Parties Fairytale princess parties, incl games, etiquette & crowning ceremony. 30 kids for 90min, £180. % 01342 832 204 bellaprincessparties.co.uk

Dolphin Dream Pottery

Giggles and Wriggles Soft play hire, Thomas the Tank ride, giant lego, bubble machine and more. % 07784 062359 giggleandwriggles.co.uk Chuckle Party Toy and Party Hire

Soft play hire Ideal for birthdays, weddings and christenings. Cater for up to 40 kids.

Offers face painting and glitter tattoos. % 07702 808989 chuckleparty.com

balloon modelling, plate spinning, puppets, games. 3-6 yrs. % 07782 388495 zeberdee.com

Magic show parties for 3-7yrs; Marvellous game show disco for ages 8+. % 0845 5190146 mrmarvel.co.uk

Octopus Parties Imaginative themed

adventures incl Frozen, Minions, Dinosaurs and The Gruffalo. 1-2 hrs, from £130.

3-10yrs. Max 30 children. % 07807 055858 Octopusparties.com

Creative & Arty Dish Ceramics Studio Reigate Pottery painting parties. 5+yrs. £16 pp (min 10). % 01737 241567 dishreigate.com Tan House Farm Newdigate This family-run farm shop offers kids baking parties in their lovely café. Call for prices and details. % 01306 631891

designed round a favourite character or theme. Aprons and all materials supplied.

Painting, collage, beading, decoration.

1-10yrs. £140 for up to 12 children; £6 per additional child. % 07984 757613 dinkydoodlers.co.uk

parties: Graffiti, Chocolate and Bear Making.

From £20 pp. 5+yrs. % 07810 800181 butterhillstudios.co.uk

Paint Splatter & Pixel Parties

Redhill. Flick, pour, drip and splash to create a Jackson Pollock style painting, 4+yrs. Pixel Parties inspired by Minecraft, aged 7+. % 01737 668565 epochartgallery.co.uk

Cookies Kitchen Kids cook at home

or at your chosen venue. Ingredients, equipment and aprons provided. Optional party bags. 5+yrs. £195 for up to 10 children. % 07786 271227 cookieskitchen.co.uk tanhousefarmshop.co.uk

Nature & Farms

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

Birthday Parties

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

LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

ROLLER DISCOS 6-8pm for all ages

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

01293 776266 bbridger@lineone.net

With these fantastic party options from £9.95 per child to choose from you are spoilt for choice!

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Bocketts Farm Park Leatherhead. Parties include farm park entry and choice of menus in a decorated party room.

Private animal handling included. Optional extras include tractor rides and party bags. £16.95 per child; £5.95 for adults (1 free adult per 2 children). % 01372 363764 to check availability. Bockettsfarm.co.uk

PARTIES DIRECTORY Sports Relief Animals Crocodile Encounters Reptile fun

with snakes, lizards and a real crocodile in your own front room. 3+yrs. % 0845 020 4364 Crocodileencounters.co.uk

Reptoparty UK Reptile handling

experience for parties. Bearded dragons and snakes galore! % 07508179243 facebook.com/reptopartyuk

Godstone Farm Godstone.

Packages include the Farmyard Pic'n'mix Party, Dino Party and the all-inclusive VIP Party, 1-9yrs. All day entry, all attractions, party barn plus helium balloon. From £9.95 pp. Standard private playbarn hire available for up to 60 people for £325. Check out the website for catering choices, birthday cake and goody bag options. % 01883 742546 godstonefarm.co.uk

Denbies Wine Estate Dorking Train ride around the vineyard, lunch in private room. March-October. 2+yrs. % 01306 876616 denbies.co.uk Priory Farm Nutfield Barn hire form £60 for half-day. Extras include tractor rides, bouncy castle and archery for older kids. % 01737 823304 prioryfarm.co.uk Fishers Adventure Farm Park

Wisborough Green, West Sussex. Admission to Park and all rides. Invitations and party feast. Min 8 children. Princess, Pirate and Farmyard-themed rooms and accessories. % 01403 700063 fishersfarmpark.co.uk

Hobbledown Adventure Park & Children’s Farm Epsom. Includes entry

to Farm and playbarn, invitations, feast and party bags. High Ropes Course optional.

Min 10 people. Tots to teens. % 0843 289 4979 hobbledown.com

Mayfield Lavender Banstead. Private gazebo amongst 25 acres of organic lavender, with seating for 16. 2 hrs for £50. Vintage tea at extra cost. June-Sept, % 07503 877707,mayfieldlavender.com

Science Fizz Pop Science Amazing hands-on science parties, with themes incl Slime, Hair Raising and Rainbow Bubbles. % 07980 311978 fizzpopscience.co.uk The Detective Project Crime Scene

Investigation parties. 7+yrs. £175 for up to 15 investigators. Incl fingerprinting, white suits and party bags. MI Spy parties for age 9+. % 0117 244 0053 thedetectiveproject.co.uk

Orchard Cottage Riding Stables

Lower Kingswood. Children’s birthday gymkhana parties on Saturdays. £30 per child. Log Cabin for tea, £30/hr. 5+yrs. 7-12 children. % 01737 241311 ocrs.co.uk

Pony Magic Surrey. Shetland pony rides

for up to 20 kids. 2-8yrs. Fully insured. From £210. % 07762 64 07 03 ponymagic.co.uk

Sandra’s Riding School Horley. Pony Parties for able bodied & special needs, incl carriage riding. % 07831 833404. sandrasridingschool.co.uk

Entertainment For Under 5s

Busy Lizzy Themed parties from Busy

Lizzy’s range of classes incl Twinkle Ballet, Music, Mini Dancers, Baby Picasso’s Art and Disco Dudes & Divas. % 01737 887227 busylizzyreigate.co.uk £15 OFF PARTIES FOR FAMILIES READERS!

MAD Academy Dorking, Reigate &

Redhill. Fun-filled music & dance parties, singing, party games, instruments and parachutes! 3 mths-5yrs. % 01293 200707 madacademy.com

Pamper Parties & Facepainting

Large soft play facility with ball pools, crash mats, obstacle courses and car track. From 8m to 8yrs. Non-exclusive hire from £7pp (min 10). % 01372 377674 fusion-lifestyle.com

Juniors Hair Salon Merstham. Pamper Parties for 5-11yrs. From £15pp incl invitations, party bags and food. Min 10 guests. Games, crafts, make up, nail painting and glam hair do. % 01737 644464 juniorshair.com Angels n Divas Pamper Parties

Designed for children under 6yrs, featuring plenty of slides, tubes, swing areas and other physical play. % 01737 764 732 better.org. uk/leisure/donyngs-leisure-centre

Leatherhead Leisure Centre

Mini Mayhem Crawley. Slides, kart track and 3 play areas. After School, Mini Toddler and Mighty VIP. 1-10yrs, prices from £8.50pp. % 01293 538377 minimayhem.co.uk Treasure Chest Soft Play

Angel Fun, 4-6yrs; Girls Scene, 7+yrs; Spalicious, 8+yrs; Dreamy Treats, 11+yrs. 2hr parties £160; or one-hour mini parties. % 07771 964626 angelsndivas.co.uk

Crawley. Soft play, Disco & Laser parties.

0-12yrs. From £9.99 pp. % 01293 549009. treasurechestsoftplay.co.uk

Zoe’s Faces Fairy arrives and entertains!

Once Upon a Time Epsom.Packages

Face Painting, Fairy and “Frozen” Parties.

3+yrs. % 07914 652150 zoesfaces.co.uk

First Class Faces Professional face

painting and body art. 3+ yrs. % 01372 378637 firstclassfacepainting.co.uk

Adventure & Soft Play Centres Manic Monsters Activity and Lazer

Zones, Edenbridge. Play frame, go karts, football and Lazer Zone play frame. Also ‘Build a Bear’ parties. 3mths to 12 yrs. % 01732 866115 Manicmonsters.co.uk

include exclusive hire and Afternoon Tea, starting at £250 for up to 20 children. % 07933 292464 oneuponatimesoftplay.co.uk

Antics Parties, Warlingham. Soft play 1-6yrs. 10 children £150. Disco 6-12yrs £260. % 07940 583 756. anticsplay.co.uk The Arc Caterham. Soft Play and party

buffet. £12 pp includes food. Minimum 10.

Optional party bags. % 01883 330380 the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Henry’s Play Café Caterham

0-5yrs; parties by arrangement. % 01883 344577 facebook.com/henrysplaycafe

2-4yrs and Disco Parties for 4-7yrs. For boys and girls. % 07834 452095 babyballet.co.uk

Tiny Talk signing and singing. Baby sign language and singing for 0-3yrs. 30-45mins. £65 for max 20 guests + adults. Leatherhead, Dorking & Horley. % 07599 551882 tinytalk.co.uk/katherinep Jo Jingles East Surrey. Fun-filled pre-

schooler Music & Movement parties. Songs, dances, musical instruments & bubbles! 1-5yrs.

East Surrey % 07472 697082 Leatherhead % 07751 438943 jojingles.com

Grubby Bubs Messy play parties for 0-5yrs.

Play stations and giant cake smash. % 07834 416651 m facebook.com/grubbybubs

Fairy & Pirate Tots Tiny Tinkers 1st bday parties (from £95) and Unicorn & Dragons for 3+ (from £107.50). Creative craft and soft play. fairyandpiratetots.co.uk

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Jingle Bugs Reigate & Dorking. Games,

songs, props, toys, instruments and stories for kids aged 3m to 5yrs. Can incorporate themes like cowboys, Frozen, fairies etc. % 07956 256721 jinglebugsmusic.co.uk

Mad Science Sciened themed parties,

Toddler Sense Themed parties including adventure tunnels, bouncy castles & parachutes & games. Magical, multi-sensory experience. 2-5yrs. % 07752 285399 babysensory.com

including creating super-stretchy Mad Science putty, slime, or a high-bouncing polymer ball!

From age 3-12yrs. From £195. % 08454 757507 southeast.madscience.org

Adventureland at Donyngs Redhill.

Babyballet East Surrey. Magical Parties

Science Wizards Hands-on fun science

parties and goody bags. From £200. 5-12yrs. % Beth 0845 652 1215 sciencewizards.co.uk

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

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Education PARTIES DIRECTORY The Scallywag Club Brockham Soft play for under 5’s. Parties on Wed-Fri afternoons, £8pp + hall hire. thescallywagclub.co.uk YMCA Parties Redhill & Reigate. Soft Play for under 4s and Sensory Play for those with disabilities. 2hrs, from £125. Weekends only. % 01737 222859 ymcaeastsurrey.org

Dance & Drama Inspire Academy of Dance Parties.

Dance, musical theatre or cheerleading, plus party games. 3-12yrs. Your venue. £80 for an hour party. Call: Jo 07783 138348 inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

Reigate School of Ballet

Act One Adventures Adventure, Disco, Performance and Art parties. 2-11yrs. From £180 for 2 hour event. % 07956 182488 actoneadventures.co.uk Twizzle Parties Amazing performers and party planning for toddler to teens. From traditional themes to mini farms, Batman in his Batmobile and more. % 020 8392 0860 twizzle-parties.com The Cat’s Grin Theatre Company Party games, theatre show and post-show workshops. 4-11yrs. 2-3hrs. Your venue. % 07803 013367 catsgrin.co.uk

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Blackland Farm Activity Parties East Grinstead. Climbing

wall, abseiling tower, archery, zip wire, maze, tunnels. % 01342 810493 blacklandfarm.org.uk

The Adventure Zone (TAZ)

Outdoor adventure activities: Climbing, canoeing, high ropes and more in Dorking. Age 8+. % 01372 378901 surreycc. gov.uk/theadventurezone

Bowles Rocks Trust (Outdoors Centre), Tunbridge Wells. Sledging, Skiing, Snowboarding, Bushcraft, Archery and pool.

6+yrs. Max 12 children. From £90, depending on activity. % 01892 665665 bowles.ac

Springfit Gymnastics & Trampoline Parties Redhill, Horley,

Crawley & East Grinstead. Springfit’s most popular parties are the combined gymnastics and trampoline sessions playing a variety of fun games, including parachutes for youngsters and Dodgeball for older children. We can customise the party to suit your birthday boy or girl's needs - just let us know and we will do the rest! For 20-30 kids, including 3 coaches and equipment hire.

Go to springfit.org/activities/parties for more info. % 0203 478 0203

Choice of dance styles with themes incl Frozen, High School Musical and Fame. From £65 for an hour; age 3+. % 01737 247 795 reigateschoolofballet.com

Segway Unleashed Godstone . Off-road

Segway experiences. Riders must be 10yrs old (min), min height &weight applies. MarchNov. % 08001 707074 segwayunleashed.com

Be Climbing Indoor and Outdoor rock climbing parties. Games and challenges! Call: Belinda 07846 08 99 22 beclimbing.co.uk

Perform Parties Drama, dance and singing parties for 4-7yrs and 8-12yrs. Range of themes, incl Mermaids, Fairytales and Superheros. Theatre professionals. % 0845 400 4000 performparties.org.uk

Gatton Park Parties Reigate. From Fairies and Wizards to Pirate Challenge.

3-10yrs. Max 15. 2 hrs. £150. % 01737 649066 gattonpark.com

Jurassic Encounter Golf Parties, New Malden. Golf with dinosaurs, plus party room. 6-12yrs. From £14pp. % 0208 949 9200 worldofgolf.co.uk

Start Off-Road Landrover Experience Loseley Park. Off-road driving

Daytona Junior Karting Parties

Rugbytots Rugby-themed team party games. 2-7yrs. Max 15 children. Incl invitations.% 0845 313 3242 rugbytots.co.uk

Go Ape Crawley & Alice Holt. Treetop adventure for kids min. 1m in height. Under 10’s £18pp. Optional party extras available. Kids 1015yrs £25. % 0333 331 7692 goape.co.uk

Little Kickers Football-based fun from

Star Steppers Dance Parties Funky

themed dance routines, competitions & games.

Boys and girls, all ages. From £120. % 07810 808228 star-steppers.com/dance-parties

Children’s Themed Parties

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experience to 11-17 year olds in a dual control, automatic Range Rover! £255 for a party of six, incl two cars and instructors. % 0844 846 0605 startoff-road.com

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Air-Hop Guildford.Trampolining parties at

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Go Zorbing Whyteleafe. Zorbing (min

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Sport Redhill and Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Parties, Reigate &

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Mega Parties at Hawthorns School Bletchingley. Indoor and outdoor

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Mini Musketeers Fun Fencing Parties 1 hr. Cost: £125. 12-24 children. 7+ yrs. % 07950 011581. minimusketeers.co.uk

Leisure Tandridge Trust at de Stafford School, Caterham and Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted. 2-16yrs. Tandridge parties: Bouncy Castle (2-5yrs), Splash Disco (8-16yrs), Little Beans (under 3s). Exclusive pool hire also available. % 01883 716717 (1) De Stafford parties: Bouncy Castle (2-5yrs), Pool parties (8+yrs), Trampolining (6+yrs). % 01883 716717 (2) Includes party food and host.

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Nature Notes Education Here’s a challenge: This June, can you do something wild every day for 30 days?

Spending time in nature makes us happier and healthier. Whether you smell a wildflower, listen to birdsong or taste wild blackberries, nature enhances all of our senses. That’s why Surrey Wildlife Trust is asking you to enjoy 30 Days Wild and do something wild every day this June.

Last year thousands of people from all over the country joined in.

Adults danced in the rain, children made wild works of art and families went stargazing or put down their technology for a whole day to tune into nature.

This year, the Wildlife Trusts want to inspire people to carry out 1 million Random Acts of Wildness: little ways to connect with, experience and take action for nature. Here are a few ideas…

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Go on a wildlife safari – how many types of wildlife can you spot on the walk to school?

Take off your shoes and feel the grass beneath your toes Inhale a wild scent – a flower, plant or leaf Build a hedgehog highway by cutting a hole at the bottom of your garden fence

To sign up for your free 30 Days Wild pack, visit wildlifetrusts. org/30DaysWild to receive a beautiful badge and funky stickers, practical hints and tips on finding your wild life and your Random Acts of Wildness cards (bitesize bits of wild inspiration). There are special packs for schools too, so kids can go wild at school – so tell your class teacher! surreywildlifetrust.org

Agricultural Shows It’s that time of year again when all of the annual Agricultural Shows take place and it’s a great chance to get close to rural life. Meet farm and working animals, enjoy countryside pursuits and displays, sample some delicious local produce and take part in traditional British entertainment. Here’s a round-up of local events:

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Llamas, alpacas, poultry, livestock & lots more animals

Circus Workshop & kid’s amusements

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Cow Pie Show, Blindley Heath, Lingfield - 8th May

Run by Young Farmers, the attractions include a motorcycle stunt show, birds of prey, machinery displays, wood-turning, ceramics, face painting and pony rides. Cowpie.co.uk

Surrey County Show, Guildford - 30th May Kids activities include

scavenger hunt, Punch & Judy, donkey rides and 100s of animals. Marching bands, falconry and sheepdog displays.

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Cranleigh Show, Cranleigh - 19th June 70th anniversary show, including livestock displays,

vintage tractors, equestrian, dog shows and scarecrow competition.

Cranleighshow.co.uk

Small Holders Show, Ardingly - 2nd-3rd July See page 5 for info.

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Do something wild every day for 30 days this June!

Edenbridge & Oxted Show - 28-29th Aug

Sign up for your FREE pack: wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

Morris dancing, gymkana, meerkats, creepy crawlies, live music and fancy dress parades. Edenbridge-show.co.uk

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Education Education NEWS

Hawthorns Go Green The future is not just bright for The Hawthorns - it’s green! Environmentally friendly pupils at the Bletchingley school have secured their third coveted EcoSchools Green Flag Award, making it officially one of the most sustainable schools in the country.

The Green Flag assessor said, “The pupils and staff of The Hawthorns School are clearly committed to making sustainability an integral part of school life. The appointment of a full-time conservation teacher has further expanded the possibilities for pupils’

Independent school for girls aged 3-11yrs, Bramley, in Walton-on-the-Hill, has secured the highest possible rating in its recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection. Reflecting the academic, moral, cultural and social development of the pupils, the inspectors gave ‘excellent’ ratings across the board. involvement in outdoor learning and environmental education.”

Pupils and staff have been working hard to transform their school’s daily routine into one that benefits the environment, saves money and improves the school’s surroundings.

Record School Year It might not feel like it – but 82.4% of Surrey children were offered their first choice primary school this year. This means 4 out of 5 children will be starting their school of choice this September.

Applications were up by 279, to a record 13,827 – enough to fill a new one-form primary school. Surrey County Council has stated that they need to find a further 110,000 places over the next 5 years across primary and secondary schools in the county.

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Paula Burgess, Headmistress said “We believe the report will give both current and prospective parents the confidence that their daughter will achieve an education that is second to none.”

Offering a bespoke education for every girl, the small class sizes and subject specialist teachers allow Bramley to differentiate teaching and learning, whilst giving girls an opportunity to follow their passions alongside their academic studies.

For more info visit bramleyschool.co.uk Paula Burgess, Headmistress of Bramley School with pupils

Education Calling all Young Writers!

Do you know a young author?

The National Young Writers’ Awards judges are looking for the best short story of under 500 words based around this year’s theme of ‘The Mash-Up’.

awards, run by tuition company Explore Learning, are now in their 8th year. This year’s judge is renowned author of the Charlie and Lola series of books, Lauren Child.

The winner of the competition will receive £500 of books for their school and a trip to Disneyland Paris. The annual

Closing date is June 7th, so to enter pick up a from Explore Learning in Crawley, or visit explorelearning. co.uk/youngwriters

Educating for Confidence from Nursery to Sixth Form

Dunottar Record Breakers Pupils at Dunottar School in Reigate completed a number of recordbreaking challenges as part of Sports Relief recently. 12 pupils beat the individual marathon world record, held by Dennis Kimetto, by completing the circuit as a continuous relay in sprints of 25 metres in 2:0:20 – beating the record by 1.37mins! 11 pupils collectively climbed the height of Mount Kilimanjaro by walking from the bottom of Dunottar’s notorious bottom pitch to the school 250 times. Others stepped, cycled and swan to success and raised over £1.5k for charity.

Reigate Parish Expansion Reigate Parish Church School, a two form infant school, is expanding as from September 2016 to become a two form primary school. There will be 60 Year 3 places which could be taken by children currently at the school; offered to children on the school’s Year 3 waiting list; or offered

by Surrey Admissions and Transport to children in the area.

Registered Charity number: 307048

At Farlington we educate for confidence; our girls are happy, successful individuals.

To arrange a personal visit at a mutually convenient time, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Sue Apps, on 01403 282 573 or by email on registrar@farlingtonschool.net.

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Historically, Reigate Parish children would move into Year 3 at Reigate Reigate Parish School Priory, Sandcross or another local school to complete their junior education. But the go-ahead for the much-needed new junior places in the new primary school has opened up opportunities for families.

For one academic year (Sept 16-July 17) the Year 3 children will be taught in brand new demountable classrooms whilst building work is completed on the new junior block comprised of eight classrooms, a junior library and ICT suite, a large hall, a Design Technology room, several small group rooms and a new staffroom. For more info visit reigate-parish.org.uk

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Club News Have a Super Camp!

CLUB NEWS Zumba Gold You might think Zumba is just for youngsters with lots of energy who like jumping about to Latin dance music.

You’re wrong! Meet Zumba Gold, a low impact exercise class for those with limited ability, older adults, or who haven’t done any exercise for a while. If you’d like to enjoy the atmosphere of a Zumba class at a slower pace, then new classes have just launched at the United Reformed Church, Shaw’s Corner, Reigate at 10am on Friday mornings. Your first class will only cost £2.50 - what have you got to loose? For more info call Sammie on 07794 397121 We’re now on Facebook:

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

& Adult classes.

Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

If you’re based in the Crawley borders, then check out the dance and drama classes at The Hawth Theatre. Sway Dance offers classes for kids from 1yr+, including Jumping Beans on a Monday (11am); Street Dance from 4yrs; Drama; Westend Theatre and Ballet Classes. They also offer a range of adult dance and fitness classes, so visit hawth.co.uk to find out more.

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The school summer holidays are a time for children to have fun whilst keeping active in body and mind. At Super Camps they give children the opportunity to do just that, with a range of camps and courses to suit everyone. Camps are full of great new activities for 2016, with a guarantee of water activities at all locations during the summer. The Multi-Activity option runs at all Surrey venues (Guildford, Sutton and South Croydon), including quad bikes and archery facilities - and there are also science, craft and cookery camps running at various local locations during the Summer hols. You can also rest assured that your children are receiving the best care, as they’ve recently received another 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating for 2016. Camps run during May half term and over the Summer, from 8am-6pm for ages 4-14. For more info visit supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 467300.

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Sign up for the Great British Tennis Weekends, running on 14th-15th May and 16th-17th July and try tennis for free at clubs in Epsom, Ashtead, Banstead and Crawley. Thousands of free events will be taking place all across the country, with sessions to suit the whole family. There’ll be family time, free play, Cardio Tennis and numerous other kinds of activities to get involved in. Rackets and balls will be provided, so whether you’ve never picked up a racket before or you’re a seasoned regular – there’s something for everyone.

For more info and to book visit clubspark.lta.org.uk/OpenDays

Get Creative at Pistachios

Comprenant l’étude de la langue écrite et orale.

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Creation Station children’s creative craft classes are now running on Thursday mornings at Pistachio’s in Redhill Memorial Park. The Little Explorers classes, suitable for 15m-5yrs start at 9.45am.

Other locations include Nutfield and the Colman Redland Centre in Reigate.

To book your slot email Lisatye@thecreationstation.co.uk

Busylizzy Horley Popular family club, Busylizzy – that holds over 20 classes a week – has now launched in Horley. Held on Thursday’s at Horley Baptist Church, the club runs Baby Picassos, Mini Monet and Buggyfit classes for pre-schoolers and postnatal mums. They also offer fab parties, and are currently offering £15 off bookings for Families readers (see ad on page 7). For more info visit busylizzyreigate.co.uk

Half Term Holiday Club Providers Please contact clubs directly for booking information and reservations

Wild Learning

Tel: 01483 424400 wild-learning.net Outdoor day activities and camps in Reigate, Dorking, Godalming and Guildford. 10am4pm. Ages 5-12yrs. £38 per day.

DASH Holiday Camps Tandridge

Leisure Centre, Oxted & DeStafford Sport Centre, Caterham.

Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk Theatre, puppetmaking, cookery, craft and sports camps (incl trampolining, football and swimming). Prices and dates vary, please call for details.

Super Camps Tel: 01235 467300 supercamps.co.uk Sutton, Epsom and South Croydon. Ages 4-14yrs. £45 per day or £180 per week. Earlybird 10% off Summer Camps.

Inspire Academy of Dance

North Downs School, Betchworth, RH3 7DJ. Tel: 07783138348 inspireacademyofdance.co.uk Weekly camps offering dance, drama, singing, cookery & crafts. 3-12yrs. £100 p/w.

EzeeSport Holiday Clubs

Leatherhead Leisure Centre, KT22 9BL Tel: 07862 220857 ezeesport.com 3-11yrs. £15.50 per morn.

Best Tennis Leatherhead.

Tel: 07595 946116 besttennis.co.uk Tennis coaching and school hols camps. From 3yrs.

Girls Attack! Oxted. Tel: 07896 902371. pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack 3hr netball camps for girls age 6-14yrs.

LCA Stage Musical Theatre Workshops, Oxted School. Tel: 07714 276241 lca-stage. com. Five-day training in singing, dancing and drama wth performance on Friday.

15-19th August.

Fit for Sport, Dorking Sports Centre, RH4 1SW. Tel: 0845 456 3233 fitforsport.co.uk Activity camps for age 4-12yrs; prices from £32 a day.

Mega Days at Hawthorns, Tilgate Park Wildlife Hawthorns School, Bletchingley, RH1 Rangers, Tel: 07771 375254. Fri 3rd 4QJ Tel: 01883 743377 hawthorns.com. June, 10am-3pm. Ages 12-16yrs; £10 Ages 3-12yrs. 9am-4pm £31 per day. per session.

Sporting Steps Hillcroft

School, Caterham. Tel: 0203 605 1302 sportingsteps.com. Sports, dance and gymnastics camps, 4-12yrs. 9.30am3.30pm, from £12.

Many other local clubs hold holiday activities and workshops. Contact your nearest dance, gymnastics or sports club for latest news.

Action House, St Paul’s School, Dorking, RH4 2HS. Tel: 07984 405484 action-house.co.uk 5-11yrs.

9am-5pm £22.15. Half day £14.

Kids in the Kitchen, Manor House School, Little Bookham, KT23 4EN. Tel 01372 869646 kidsinthekitchen.co.uk Cookery classes for kids age 5-13yrs.

10am-3.30pm, from £39.

Camp Glide, Wray Common School, Reigate. Tel: 07449532326 campglide.co.uk Arts, crafts, sports & drama camps for 4-12yrs.

8am-6pm, half days from £19.

Camp Beaumont, Dunottar School, Reigate, RH2 7EL. Tel: 01603 851 000 campbeaumont.co.uk Summer camps from £135 for half-day week.

SCL Reigate, Banstead & Epsom sites. Tel: 0845 644 5747 wearescl. co.uk Camps for kids aged 4-12yrs.

Arts & crafts, outdoor pursuits and specialist subjects. 9.45am-4pm, extended days available.

Sports Focus UK

Reigate & Tadworth. Tel: 0844 318 1700 sportsfocusuk.com Multi activity and football camps for 4-11yr olds. From £15 for half-day.

YMCA ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

Redhill & Banstead: Y-Kids playschemes for 4-12yrs. 10am-4pm £18/ 8.30am-6pm £27. Tel: 01737 779979 or 01737 362058

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henfold Birds of Prey Tuesday 31 May

11am – 3pm. Our favourite birds back again to delight you. With a flying display at 12.30pm (weather permitting).

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Teddy Bears Fancy Dress Disco Thursday 2 June

11am and 2pm.

A fun packed traditional disco and children’s games.

Refreshments included. Fancy dress welcome, £7.50 per child, Accompanying adults free.

Tropical Rain forest Road Show

Wednesday 1 June 11am & 2pm. Learn about reptiles & insects from all over the globe from Urban Farm experts. £7.50 per child.

Punch & Judy Friday 3 June

Traditional Family Fun 10.30am/12 noon/ 2pm.

Free admission. All welcome.

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What's On Guide

What’s on?

For lots more listings visit www.familiesonline. co.uk/locations/surreyeast/whats-on. All details are correct at time of press, but please contact venues directly before travelling.

Story Pocket Theatre Painshill Park Cobham, KT11 Peppa Pig's Big Surprise

Performances Goldilocks and the Three Bears Harlequin Theatre Redhill,

RH1 1NN harlequintheatre.co.uk Pantomime-style adaptation of classic fairytale, featuring Grandma Gertie's Circus, the Evil Ringmaster and saviour of the day Goldilocks!

21st May 2pm.

Peppa Pig's Big Surprise The Dorking Halls Theatre

Dorking RH4 dorkinghalls.co.uk Everyone's favourite pig visits Dorking Halls. Enjoy fun, games and of course, surprises in this colourful new show with new songs and new life size puppets. Peppa Pig's Surprise promises to be the perfect theatre show for all preschoolers! 7th May (1pm & 4pm); 8th May (10am & 1pm).

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See performances of Arabian Nights and A Pocket Full of Grimms in the Painshill Conservatory. Deal available to see both shows for a special price of £20. June 1st-2nd.

Arabian Nights 11.30am; A Pocket Full of Grimms 2.30pm.

Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes Leith Hill Place, Nr

Coldharbour Village, RH5 6LY nationaltrust.org.uk Chamberhouse wind quintet bring Roald Dahl's beastly stories to life. Take a rug and a picnic. 5th June 5.30-6.45pm.

Summerfest The Barn Theatre

Oxted, RH8 0AA, barntheatreoxted.co.uk

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May Stoke Park, Guildford Spectacular entertainment.

Hundreds of animals.

Punch & Judy, donkey rides and a children’s scavenger hunt.

Acres of shopping and crafts.

Food and drink.

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Show featuring a host of local talent, incl. LCA Academy, Apollo Youth Choir and High Vaultage Gymnastics Club.

18th June 7.30pm.

Family Activities 6th-12th May Mad About Bats Nower Wood

Leatherhead, KT22 8QA surreywildlifetrust.org Learn about bats and how to identify bats using detectors to hear their ultrasonic calls.

Includes a short walk in the woods. Min age 7yrs.

6th May 8.15-9.45.

Cow Pie Show Blue Anchor Farm Blindley Heath, RH7 6JL cowpie.co.uk

Run by Young Farmers, the attractions include a motorcycle stunt show, birds of prey, machinery displays, woodturning, ceramics, face painting and pony rides. 8th May.

13th-19th May Creatures of the Night Nower Wood

Leatherhead, KT22 8QA, surreywildlifetrust.org Discover the nocturnal mammals, invertebrates and amphibians of Nower Wood.

Min age 7yrs.

13th May 7.45-9.30pm.

Reigate Caves Open Day Tunnel Road Reigate RH2 9AY, wcms.org.uk

Two unique and historic underground tours right in the heart of Reigate town.

14th May 10am-4pm.

Also open June 11th; July 9th; Aug 13th & Sept 10th.

Tea Cupboard Vintage Summer Fayre United Reformed Church Dorking, RH4 1BS, facebook. com/theteacupboard Shop vintage fayre, including homeware, jewellery and nostalgic toys.

14th May 10.30am-4pm.

RSPCA Car Boot Sale RSPCA South Godstone

South Godstone, RH9 8JB, rspca.org.uk Bag yourself some bargains and raise money for the centre. Ice cream van and cake stalls will provide refreshments.

15th May 10am-2pm (also June 12th).

20th-26th May Be an Archaeologist Family Event Dorking Museum

Dorking, RH4 1BS dorkingmuseum.org.uk Take part in pretend archaeological dig and uncover the past. 21st May 2-4pm.

Junior Triathlon Copthorne Prep School

RH10 3HR copthorneprep.co.uk Fundraising for Help for Heroes, event for 6-14 yrs. £5 entry.

22nd May 10am.

What's On Guide 27th May - 5th June HALF TERM! Edwardian Explorers at Polesden Polesden Lacey Grt Bookham,

Spring Spectacular at Bocketts Bocketts Park Farm

Fairytale Treasure Hunt at Gatton Gatton Park Reigate, RH2

Fetcham, KT22 9BS bockettsfarm.co.uk

0TD gattonpark.com Discover fairytale characters around the park, talk to them and hunt for treasure. No booking required.

30th May 1-4pm.

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Be an Edwardian explorer and try your hand at different survival techniques. Explore the wilderness trail to learn some handy tips and tricks. 28th May - 5th June 10am-3.30pm.

May-hem at Hatchlands Hatchlands Park Guildford,

GU4 7RT nationaltrust.org.uk/ hatchlands-park Activities and crafts from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list.

The Sylvanian Families Trail is also open through the Centenery Walk. 23rd

Meet the Birds of Prey and watch the flying displays twice daily (Tues-Fri only). Meet newborn goat kids and baby lambs. Indoor play barns with giant astroslide and trampolines if grotty weather! 28th May5th June 10am-5pm.

Edwardian Fun at Hever Hever Castle & Gardens

Birds of Prey at Denbies Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking, RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk See these magnificent creatures from Henfold up close as they fly at Denbies. Flying display at 12.30pm.

31st May 11am-3pm.

Birds of Prey 28th May – 5th June Join us during May Half Term as we welcome the team from Hawkforce, between Monday 30th May and Saturday 4th June and their amazing Birds of Prey!

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May-3rd June 11am-4pm.

Birds of Prey at Godstone Farm Godstone Farm Godstone,

RH9 8LX godstonefarm.co.uk

The team from Hawkforce bring their amazing birds of prey.

Flight demos at set times, plus the regular farm. 28th May5th June 10am-6pm.

Budding Gardeners at Wisley RHS Wisley Gardens Woking, GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

Family scouting-themed activities with an interactive orienteering trail around the garden. 28th May-5th June.

Merrydown at Hobbledown Hobbledown Children's Farm Epsom, KT19 8PT

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It's Mucky May at Hobbledown with a week of activities. A Medieval theme runs throughout the week, with heaps to enjoy including archery, hobby horse racing, stilts, skittles, croquet and Quoits. 28th May-1st June.

Enjoy an Edwardian School, costumed characters, traditional games and prizes for the best dresses boy and girl.

28th May-5th June 10.30am-6pm.

★ STAR EVENT ★ The Surrey County Show Stoke Park Guildford, GU1

1TU surreycountyshow.co.uk

Celebration of rural life, with loads of kid’s activities including scavenger hunt, Punch & Judy, donkey rides and 100s of animals. See marching bands, falconry and sheepdog displays. Witness gundogs in action and terrier racing, as well as agricultural displays like ploughing. The Stampede Stunt show will amaze you with action packed horse riding stunts. Also a food theatre where you can sample local produce such as cheese, wine and ice cream.

Family ticket £40.

Mon 30th May gates at 8am.

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What's On Guide Supercars at Hever Castle Hever Castle & Gardens Nr Edenbridge,

Camp Building at Gatton Gatton Park Reigate, RH2 0TD

TN8 7NG hevercastle.co.uk The Henry Surtees Foundation, supported by the Kent area group of the Ferrari Owners Club of GB presents a collection of Ferraris, F1 cars, classic motors and motorbikes. 19th June 10.30am-6pm.

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Build your own woodland camp at Gatton woods. 8yrs+.

1st June 1.30-4pm.

Tropical Rainforest Road Show at Denbies Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking, RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Learn about reptiles & insects from all over the globe.

1st June, 11am & 2pm.

See The Flying Scotsman flyingscotsman.org.uk The famous locomotive is back in action after a refurb and will be steaming through Surrey Hills this eve. Departs London at 6.50pm, travelling through Dorking, Reigate and Oxted.

1st June.

South of England Show

South of England Show South of England Showground Ardingly, RH17 6TL seas.org. uk/south-of-england-show

Livestock parades, show jumping, horse shoeing, garden and crafts stalls, bees & honey marquee and fairground rides.

9th-11th June.

★ STAR EVENT ★ The Little Welly 'Goes Wild' comes to Surrey!

Norbury Park Nature Reserve Leatherhead

17th-23rd June Horley Carnival 2016 Horley Recreation Ground Horley, RH6 7BA horleycarnival.co.uk

This year’s theme is Through the Ages, and Beyond! The procession goes through the town centre and ends at Horley Rec where there’s food, stalls and activities.

18th June 12-5pm.

New Music Fest 2016 Reigate Rugby Club Reigate, RH2 9JB

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KT23 4RR thelittlewelly.co.uk

Teddy Bear’s Fancy Dress Disco at Denbies Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking, RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Fun packed traditional disco & children’s games. Refreshments included. Fancy dress welcome.

2nd June 11am & 2pm.

Wildlife Rangers at Tilgate Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10

5PQ sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk Become a Wildlife Ranger and join the group for 12-16yr olds that meets on Fridays during school holidays.

3rd June 10am-3pm.

Birds of Prey at Wisley RHS Wisley Gardens

Woking, GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Meet birds of prey up close and watch agility displays at 11am and 2pm each day.

4th-5th June 11am & 2pm.

10th-16th June.

Woking, GU23 6QB rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Immerse yourself in the hidden world of insects. As part of National Insect Week, visit Wisley to discover insects hidden to the naked eye. RHS entomologists will be on hand to help you find out more and answer your questions. 23rd-26th June.

24th June-July 3rd The Home Front at Hever Castle Hever Castle & Gardens

Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG hevercastle.co.uk Step back to the 1940s as reenactors show what it would have been like to live and work in the country during the Second World War. 25th-26th June, 10.30am-6pm

Summer Screen The Children’s Trust

New music festival, promoting local talent. Live music, great food, bars and loads of space for the kids to play. Free camping! 18th June.

Punch & Judy at Denbies Denbies Wine Estate

Dorking, RH5 6AA denbies.co.uk Free traditional entertainment at Denbies! 3rd June 10.30am, 12noon & 2pm.

National Insect Week RHS Wisley Gardens

The UK’s biggest children’s obstacle course, 30 obstacles over 3km in the beautiful Surrey countryside ending in an amazing new water slide!

Kids will have a ball as they run, jump, climb, swing and crawl their way through the wildly popular outdoor adventure series. Plus laser tag, sports, rides, challenges, music, food & more. 11th-12th June 9.30am-4.30 pm.

A Very British Reigate Party Priory Park Reigate, RH2 7RL facebook.com/ events/244094525931207

Day of fun and festivities marking the Queen's 90th Birthday. 12th June 12pm.

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Free Garden Games at Leith Hill Leith Hill Place Nr

Coldharbour Village, RH5 6LY nationaltrust.org.uk Entry free for dads and grandads if accompanied by their children (max 2 free entries per family). 19th June 11am-5pm.

Father's Day at Godstone Farm Godstone Farm Godstone,

RH9 8LX godstonefarm.co.uk Treat your dad to a family day out where dads go completely free! Remember, Dads can go on the slides too! 19th June.

Tadworth, KT20 5RU thechildrenstrust.org.uk Bring a blanket and picnic and enjoy an outdoor cinema experience. Kids film Inside Out starts at 1pm, James Bond Sceptre at 6pm. Adults £12, kids £7. June 25th.

Supercars Event at Dunsfold Park Dunsfold Park

Cranleigh GU6 8TB thechildrenstrust.org.uk Celebrating its 10th year, this weekend of family run includes mini-tanks, Hovercrafts, Segways, Diggerland and fire engines. Over 150 supercars on site, as well as a Stay Safe Driving School for 14+ teens. Book your tickets now! 2nd-3rd July.

What's On Guide ★ STAR EVENT ★

Reigate Community Festival

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Reigate Community Festival Priory Park Reigate, RH2 7RL

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reigatecommunityfestival.co.uk The Reigate Community Festival has been saved thanks to a new collaboration between the Reigate Events Collective and other local partners, including main sponsor Morrison’s solicitors. This year’s theme is Shakespeare 400, marking the anniversary of the bard’s death.

Visit 100 stands, manned by local clubs, classes and businesses and enjoy displays and performances from local groups. Events include a strong man comp, dog show, theatre, Kidszone, and plenty of food and retail stands. Free event, 2nd July, 10.30am-10.30pm.

Smallholders Show Ardingly showground Ardingly, RH17 6TL smallholdershows.co.uk

Traditional country pursuits show, with tractors and vintage machinery, dog and horse shows and bird of prey displays. 2nd-3rd July.

Quality Street Fair Merstham

Annual vintage fair for St Katherine's church.

2nd July 11am.

Bay Pond Open Day Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve

Godstone, RH9 8LT surreywildlifetrust.org

Bug hunting, pond dipping and outdoor fun. Perfect for all ages, refreshments available.

Free event, but donations welcome. 3rd July 11am-5pm

Classifieds

Pilates Classes at St Lawrence Church Hall, Effingham. Friday morning 9-10am.

Contact Jane on Jane.ewer@btinternet. com or 07503 462890 for more details.

RSPCA Family Fun Day RSPCA South Godstone South Godstone, RH9 8JB rspca.org.uk

Meet the residents of the RSPCA in Godstone and enjoy dog shows, mini funfair, bbq, stalls and family entertainment.

3rd July 11am-4pm

Zumba Gold Class Low on impact but big on fun, suitable for all.

Redhill United Reformed Church, Shaw’s Corner, Fridays 10-10.45am.

Contact Di on 07816 297089, sammiebeezumba1@hotmail.com, FB page Zumba Gold Reigate & Redhill

Gardening In need of weeding, pruning, planting or tidying? General gardening advice? Contact 07970 406637. MrsTrimTrowel@Gmail.com

Gatton Country Fair 2016 Gatton Park Reigate, RH2 0TD gattonpark.com Visit Gatton Park for a great day out for all the family!

There will be countryside, environment and wildlife themed stalls, children’s activities and food stalls. Enjoy the fun dog show, big band, birds of prey display, circus entertainers and much more. Out in the park you can also see Newfoundland dogs practicing rescues on Engine Pond, have a pony ride or enjoy punting down the serpentine! Adults £5, children (under 16) free. Sunday 3rd July, 12-5pm.

Parties Independent Stella & Dot Stylist.

Exclusively designed jewellery and accessories, parties available at home or office. Contact Stephanie Skinner on 07720 758062 or email styliststephcs@gmail.com

Tutors

First Aid Courses Daisy First Aid 2-hour Paediatric First Aid Courses In conjunction with Redhill, Reigate & Horley NCT. To book email FirstAid.RedhillReigateAndHorley@nct.org.uk

Weds 4th May & 1st June Reigate, 7-9pm.

Fri 20th May & 17th June Horley, 7-9pm.

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Nearly New Sales NCT Dorking Sale North Holmwood Village Hall

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Baby & children's clothes from newborn10yrs. Toys, books and equipment (incl pushchairs, cots and highchairs).

May 7th 10am.

20 stalls selling excellent condition baby and children’s items at bargain prices.

May 14th 2-4pm, United Church of St Mark, Epsom Downs, KT18 5RD.

Pre-loved toys, clothing and baby equipment for sale. Refreshments available. 10am-12pm. £1 per adult.

28th May United Reformed Church Caterham CR3 6SX 18th June Banstead Community Hall SM7 3AJ

North Holmwood, RH5 4JP. nns.dorking@nct.org.uk

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Networking Mummies Profile: Wendy Ager Founder of Get Better Coaching Tell us a bit about your background:

I left ‘the day job’ in 2007 on maternity leave, pregnant with my first child and was made redundant. Though I didn’t get a payout, this was good in the end, as I had already decided I wanted to leave the corporate world and work for myself.

Get Better Coaching went live in 2010, initially offering careers coaching due to my previous HR and recruitment background. However, it quickly became ap-parent that everyone who asked for my help wanted to do the same as me and leave their job to set up their own business. This was a problem then, as I was a newbie at this myself, and coaching means helping the person find their own way. What these people really need is advice and mentoring.

What do you do now?

I quickly had to learn a lot about business to run my own and help others, and found I really enjoying learning about marketing and put-ting it into practice.

Now I mainly work with people who want to grow their business, often working on

planning, systems and on increasing or improving their marketing.

What motivated you to become self-employed?

Having my family and being in control of my work time, the reward of helping others and making a difference without having to answer to anyone else. I suppose it’s about having control.

Why did you join Networking Mummies? To get out and meet other

people, as I work mainly from home, it can be quite isolating. To meet people in a similar situation, to help spread the word about, and for, small businesses locally and increase awareness of my own work and business.

How does it help local working parents? Women in business, I have

found over the years, are extremely supportive. I find the self-employed especially friendly and we understand the limitations and frustrations of working for your-self. It also gives us somewhere we can celebrate our successes too.

Want to work for Families?

Advice for parents considering starting their own business:

Look for free resources like workshops, groups and courses to get your facts and figures straight before you launch into something completely unknown. I used many re-sources from Surrey to Croydon when I first started, and I’ve put what I do and did up as a FREE ADVICE page on my website GetBetterCoaching.co.uk For more info about Networking Mummies, please visit networkingmummies.com Contact Wendy at GetBetterCoaching.co.uk

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We are looking for online area managers to help run our websites in the Leatherhead, Epsom and Caterham areas.

Commission-based, part-<me, home-based work opportunity.

No set-up costs involved and full training will be given. Experience in sales, journalism, blogging or social media would be helpful.

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