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Welcome to Families magazine! I am very excited to be publishing my first issue as new editor of the magazine and hope that I can continue in Eleanor’s footsteps to deliver the most relevant news and useful listings to local families.

Putting the Sept/Oct issue together has made me realise how lucky we are to live in such a thriving area, full of fantastic attractions, great schools, beautiful open spaces and strong communities.

It’s sad to see the end of summer, but with a new term starting, there’s lots of school news on pages 19-21. With the autumn festivals ahead, we’ve got loads of great Halloween activities on pages 8-9 and Bonfire listings on page 27.

Finally – this issue is a bumper one! With 8-pages of local Clubs and Classes, ensuring your kids are kept busy in the coming year. Whether it’s horse riding or craft, gymnastics or golf, I hope you’ll find something to suit everyone.

If you’ve got any suggestions about things you’d like to see in the magazine, or news and events you’d like to submit, then please email me on editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk.

Enjoy the crunchy leaves, and muddy puddles!

Hannah Grogan, Editor

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News Babies and Toddlers Halloween Club News Clubs & Classes Directory 19-21 Education 22 Theatres 23 Nature Notes 24-25 Events Calendar 26 Half Term 27 Bonfire Night

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Distributed to venues in Leatherhead and Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Godstone, Oxted and Lingfield, Warlingham and Caterham and down to Horley and the Surrey/Sussex border in the south. To obtain copies for your venue call 07769 222347 or email editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk.

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Sign Up for Humphrey’s Pyjama Week!

Children throughout the country are being asked to don their pyjamas to help raise money for The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury.

Humphrey’s Pyjama Week returns this year from 5th-9th October and nurseries, playgroups, primary schools and mother & toddler groups can all get involved. For a voluntary donation of £2, youngsters, staff and parents can wear their favourite PJs for a day during the week and organise themed events such as best-dressed competitions and slumber party games.

Sign up now to receive an event pack that includes Humphrey’s stickers, posters, a certificate for each child, and a story booklet. www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/humphrey.

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News New Leisure Centre Opens in September The much-anticipated new leisure centre serving Banstead and Tadworth is due to open in late September.

The £10.5m complex is just a stones throw from the current Banstead Sports Centre and is the centre piece of a regeneration of the local area, which has included a new children’s play area and skate park in Merland Rise Rec Ground. The newlynamed Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre will be a Centre of Excellence for trampolining and basketball, and will offer a wide range of sporting clubs and activities for local families. Facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool,

teaching pool, 5-a-side pitches, dance studio, Ofsted registered crèche, café, sports hall and state of the art gym.

The centre will also adjoin the new facility for the Pheonix Youth Centre, which offers young people a chance to gain life skills in cookery, health and CV writing. Please check the website for details of half-term activities and to enroll on the new classes starting this autumn: www.better.org.uk/leisure/tadworthleisure-and-community-centre

From Fear to Friend

Rubbish on Box Hill? No Way #CleanMV

New classes to help children overcome their fear of dogs launch in Reigate and Horley. New voluntary group From Fear to Friend invites local children aged 5-11 to spend time in the company of dogs and overcome any anxiety they have around our four-legged friends. Run by local dog trainer Ann Cook, the classes allow children to spend time with dogs in a supervised environment, with activities including grooming, walking and the Reading2Dogs initiative. One mum said “My daughter took part much more than I had hoped for. It’s given her so much more confidence already and she can’t wait for the next session.”

There are 7 dogs in the project, all vetted for their temperament and obedience – including Freya the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Boris the handsome black Labrador.

Classes meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Please call 01737 246902 for more information.

Mole Valley District Council recently launched its Keep it Clean campaign with 120 volunteers lying on the ground to spell out the hashtag for the new campaign #CleanMV. The volunteers gathered at the local beauty spot to highlight the problem of littering, dog fouling, graffiti, fly tipping and other anti-social behavior that spoils our enjoyment of the countryside.

To support the campaign and for more information, please visit www.molevalley.go.uk/cleanmv

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Affordable, Professional Maths Tuition

After school maths clubs for children aged 5 and up, weekly at Lower Kingswood, Redhill & Epsom

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News National Adoption Week

Feeling Exhausted?

This year’s National Adoption week runs from 19-25 October. Adoption has been in the news recently, with the budget announcement that the government will be investing £30m in helping council’s speed up the adoption process, and support them with finding potential parents outside of their areas. It currently takes an average of 18-months for a child entering care to be adopted, and there are currently 3000 children in the UK waiting to find a permanent home.

We all know what it’s like to feel physically and mentally exhausted from a busy day at work or with the kids and coping with everything can be an everyday battle.

The theme of this year’s event is Too Old at 4? which highlights the difficulty in placing older children in new homes, as many of them are part of sibling groups, or may already have specific needs due to their circumstances. This year’s event is being run by First4Adoption, so if you’re considering adopting a child, please visit first4adoption.org.uk for more information.

Calling All Budding Photographers Canon cameras has teamed up with the British Red Cross for the 10th year to support the young person’s photography award at the annual Last year’s winning photo Humanitarian Citizenship Awards. Young people

by Souvid Datta aged 17 and under are invited to capture a photograph on the theme of ‘Celebrating Your Community’. The winners (to be announced on Nov 24th) will win a Canon EOS 760D camera to sharpen up their skills. Please submit your entries to redcross.org.uk/theaward before the closing date of 20th September.

Town & Community NOTICEBOARD The National Childbirth Trust runs antenatal and postnatal classes, post-natal 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 & 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. To volunteer contact Charlotte: coordinator.413@nct.org.uk www. nct.org.uk/branches/redhill-reigate-horley Main branch contact:Tel: 0300 330 0700. Email: Coordinator.

RedhillReigateAndHorley@nct.org.uk

DORKING

Next sales: Saturday, 19 September & Saturday, 14 November, 10.15am-12.15pm (10am members). £1 entry.

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

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Try Pharmaton Vitality Capsules, and never give up. (Licensed medicine) For temporary periods of fatigue.

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If you have a small local event that you’d like to see listed here, please send details to editor@ familiessurreyeast.co.uk

CATERHAM & OXTED Supporting the National Childbirth Trust

Did you know that taking Pharmaton Vitality Capsules helps reduce temporary tiredness and restore vitality when taken daily, and can be taken for a period of twelve weeks?

Next sale: Saturday, 12 September, 10.45am12.15pm (10.15am members). £1.50 entry.

Warlingham School, Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9AP www.nct.org.uk/ branches/caterham-oxted Main branch contact: Tel: 0300 330 0700. Email: nns@ caterhamandoxtednct.org.uk

LEATHERHEAD

Check the website for the next sale date at Downsend School, Leatherhead.

Bumps and Babies at East Horsley Village Hall, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 2.15-3.15pm. To volunteer contact Clare McGuinness, South East Regional Coordinator. Email: regionsoutheast@ nct.org.uk www.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, Redhill & Caterham

Mum2mum Market, Reigate, Dorking, Ashtead and Banstead.

Reigate St Mark’s Church Hall, Alma Rd RH2 0DA - Saturday, 17th October, 2-4pm Banstead United Church of St Mark, Gt Tattenhams KT18 5RD - Saturdays, 5th September & 14 November, 2-4pm www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/surreynearly-new-sales

HomeStart Nearly New Sales

St Matthew’s Church, Redhill. 1pm-2.30pm, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November. £1 entry. katewalker71@yahoo.co.uk

Local Fairs and Fetes

The Tea Cupboard – Pop Up Vintage Fayre Saturday 5 September

10am-3pm, United Reformed Church, West Street, Dorking RH4 1BS. £1 entry. Celebrating all things vintage, including tea & cakes, sweet stalls, flowers and face painting. www.facebook.com/theteacupboard

Caterham: Saturday, 26 September, 10am-12pm, United Reformed Church, Harestone Hill CR3 6SX. Outwood Village Show Saturday Redhill: Saturday, 24 October 2-4pm, St Matthews 5 September 1pm (parade from Outwood Common at 12.45pm), The Lloyd Church, 71 Station Rd RH1 1DL. Hall, Brickfield Lane, Outwood. £3 adults, £2 Contact Lisa: 07983 864202. children. Horticultural Show, dog racing, birds www.bumps2babiessales.com of prey & crafts. www.outwoodvillageshow.org

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News Historic venues all over the UK will be opening their doors to visitors this September, allowing you to explore the hidden world on your doorstep, free of charge! There are loads of open days and venues around the county, but here is just a selection of a few. For more info, please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 10-13 SEPTEMBER Leith Hill Tower nr Coldharbour village, Dorking, RH5 6LU, Saturday 12 September 9am-5pm.

This iconic tower celebrates its 250th anniversary this year. When you reach the top of the spiral staircase you’ll be at the highest point in South East England. Visit the new exhibition room to find out more about the history of this landmark.

Lowfield Heath Windmill Russ Hill, Charlwood, Horley, RH6 0EL, Saturday 12 September 2-5pm & Sunday 13 September 2-5pm.

This Grade II listed building was originally built in 1737 at Lowfield Heath, but was dismantled in 1987 and moved to its present site at Russ Hill Road. Enjoy a guided tour to learn about its history and use.

Shalford Mill The Street, Shalford, Guildford, GU4 8BS, Saturday 12 September 11am-4.15pm Come and tour this 18th century water mill with four floors, set across the Tillingbourne River. Dressing up basket for children.

Reigate Fort

Baron Caves Castle Grounds, Reigate, Saturday 12 September 10am-4pm Discover the medieval tunnels and underground chambers beneath Reigate Castle. Guided tours by lantern take about 30 minutes. Due to the uneven ground, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or buggies.

Wray Lane, Reigate, RH2 0HX, Sunday 13 September 10am-3pm Built in 1898, the fort helped protect London and held vital tools and ammunition to supply soldiers and artillery at short notice. Visit the magazine, tool store and casemate, only open on event days.

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Babies & Toddlers Why Guess…when you can test?

Fiona Padden’s petition to test all pregnant women for Strep B reaches OVER 194,000 SIGNATURES (at time of press).

Children’s Centres Closures – Decision Postponed The future of Steppingstones Children’s Centres in Earlswood and Hurst Green & Holland are still uncertain as Surrey County Council further delays a consultation on whether the centres will close.

Strep B campaigner Fiona Padden sadly lost her newborn son Edward to Strep B when he was just 9 days old, and is now petitioning for a simple £11 test to be standard procedure for all mums-to-be on the NHS. Strep B is a normal bacteria carried by 20-30% of women without harm, but in some cases the infection is carried to the baby during labour, resulting in life threatening conditions like meningitis, and the death of one in 10 babies.

Originally the consultation into cuts in children’s services in Surrey was due last Spring, with proposed closures this Autumn, but the official consultation period has yet to be set. The petitions against the closure of the centres now have over 1000 signatures, and are due to close on 31st August, but Earlswood centre manager Hilary Foster said that they would request that the petition be extended into the Autumn to gain as much support as possible.

The centres are an essential service to young families in the local areas – offering support, advice, courses and play sessions for new parents and children. If you would like to help keep them open, please visit the following sites to sign the petitions: petitions. surreycc.gov.uk/steppingstones and you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ save-our-local-childrens-centre

This is a preventable infection that can be treated with intravenous antibiotics if caught in time, so sign the petition now on Group B Strep Support website www.gbss.org.uk.

Strep B survivor Aimee Heath, who has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy as a result of her group B Strep meningitis.

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Post-Natal Exercise Classes & Pampering Busy Lizzy Reigate – Range of classes for mums and babies including music & dance, baby signing, yoga and buggy fitness.

Now offering £10- OFF first month for Families Surrey East readers (see ad p.11) Tel: 01737 887227 Fit Mummies Club

Reigate – Post natal, small group training, Foo Foo Fun Club, personal training and buggy fit classes.

Tel: 07780 600005.

The Fitness Room Reigate – Yummy

Mummy pre and post-natal classes, Ladies Boot Camp and personal training.

Tel: 07961 335881

Legs Bums and Mums Reigate,

Redhill & Caterham – Small group training with babies & buggies, personal training. www.legsbumsandmums.com

Buggy Fit Dorking &

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Fetcham – Post-natal outdoor fitness classes.

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Reigate, Dorking & Betchworth – Ante and post-natal classes, 1-to-1 tuition. Tel: 01737 765335

Go Figure Oxted & Woldingham – Zumba and pilates, drop-in classes available.

Tel: 07974 374321 PenRobYoga Oxted

& Hurst Green – Baby yoga, Pre-natal yoga and relaxation. Tel: 01883 723227

Yogamoo Reigate – Pregnancy yoga and Mother & Baby yoga sessions.

Tel: 01737 224158

Yoga Ananda, Reigate – Range of

yoga styles available. Tel: 01737 222 400

Feel Good Yoga Caterham & Warlingham – Yoga for New Mums and Pregnancy yoga. Tel: 07798 501844 Inches of Oxted Oxted - Pampering New Mum Treatments.

Tel: 01883 722555

Organic Treats Merstham – Holistic treatments and therapies using organic products. Tel: 01737 643715.

Reigate – Mum and Babies exercise classes including spin, pilates and circuits.

Tel: 07870 207 779

Nail Boutique Reigate – Nails &

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Reigate & Redhill – Ladies jogging club for all abilities. www.reigateladies joggers.co.uk

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Cocktails evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Get your nails done with your friends. Tel: 01737 242663

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Babies & Toddlers Get Outdoors this Autumn

Look Out Discovery Centre

September and October are great months to get outdoors with little ones. Pack your waterproofs and wellies and get splashing in those big muddy puddles and crunchy leaves!

BOX HILL BUGS Outdoor learning for toddlers and pre-school explorers every Tuesday from 8th September to 13th October. 3 sessions a day means you should be able to fit around nap times. 45-minute sessions start at 10am, 11am and 1.30pm. Call 01306 878554 for prices and to book.

TODDLER DAYS AT THE LOOK OUT The Look Out Discovery Centre in Bracknell Forest is holding series of toddler sessions in September and October. Activities include art & craft, play dough, face or hand painting and story telling. A great place to meet up with friends! Themes are Teddy Bears (8th and 9th September) and Autumn Fun! (7th and 8th October). Call 01344 354400 for prices and to book.

NATURE TOTS AT TILGATE PARK Take your little ones along to Tilgate forest school site to explore the natural world. Enjoy woodland activities, stories, singing and lots more! Starts on Tues day 22nd September, 10am-12pm. For more info call 07771 375 254 or email contact tomforward@ sussexwt.org.uk.

Ballet for Babies Awards-winning Babyballet East Surrey successfully relaunched earlier this year, and are now introducing new Tots classes for little ones from 6 months old.

Babyballet already run Tinies classes for 18m-3 years and Movers for 3-4 year olds in Redhill, Reigate, Nutfield and Dorking. Babyballet celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and is suitable for both girls and boys. It is a great way to develop and explore music and movement within a fun environment.

Contact Miss Benjamin on 07834 452095 or eastsurrey@babyballet.co.uk for more information.

Kiddicaru opens in September The brand new stateof-the-art Kiddicaru nursery will open this September, on the Watercolour estate in Redhill, adding a muchneeded new nursery facility to the area. The nursery will accept children on the free early years childcare scheme, as part of wrap-around care.

The new building has a sensory room featuring bubble tubes and fibre optic lights, a well-equipped outdoor space, and an on-site kitchen that will prepare freshly cooked meals. Other facilities include an activity programme teaching yoga, french and cookery for young children.

Opening offer of ‘15% off for Life’ for the first 100 parents who register their child to start within the first 6 months.

See www.kiddicaru.com for more details.

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Halloween

Willa the Witch returns to Godstone Farm!

October Spooky

Spectacular

HALF TERM HOLIDAY FUN Mon 26- Fri 30 October Denbies Craft Activities

10:30 – 15:30 from £1.50 per activity

HENFOLD bIRDS OF pREY THE SpOOkIEST FAIRY TALE Mon 26 October 11am – EvER TOLD 3pm Our favourite birds swooping in to visit.

Free entry.

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Tues 27 October Hobgoblin Children’s Theatre Co. £7.25 per child, adults free.

Booking recommended. Shows at 11am & 2pm.

LEgO ExHIbITION

26th – 30th October 11am- 3pm, free entry.

Lego build daily, £1.50.

Wed 28 October Children £7.25, adults free.

Booking recommended.

Shows at 11am & 2pm.

Spooky Fancy Dress Disco Thurs 29 October & Fri 30 October 11am & 2pm. £7.25 per child, adults free. Booking recommended.

Willa the Witch is returning to her Halloween home at Godstone Farm this year, and this time she is cooking up a devilish dinner party full of ghoulish guests to woe the man of her dreams! After enlisting the help of children last year to create her ‘balm of beautification’, she has been inundated by unwanted admirers, and is cooking up a potion to repel them once and for all!

Don’t miss this magical spooktacular world of Halloween fun at the farm this October. Join Willa the Witch as she performs her spooky shows daily between Monday 26th and Saturday 31st October.

Other Spooktactular activities including pumpkin carving, face painting, freaky fairground rides and booo-rilliant tractor rides will be available on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Sunday 1st November.

For more information visit www.godstonefarm.co.uk

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pUNcH & JUDY Thurs 29 October Traditional family fun. Free admission.

See website for show times.

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See more Halloween & Half Term activities on pages 25-26

Bocketts Farm Park, Young Street, Leatherhead, KT22 9BS Wizards and Witches Week. Half Term events include a spooky quiz trail, creepy crafts, reptile roadshow and hundreds of pumpkins.

24th October-1st November, 10am-5.30pm. www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Chessington Garden Centre Leatherhead Rd, Chessington, KT9 2NE. Spooky Zoo is back, with a chance to hold a variety of exotic reptiles. Also, Cirque Normandie’s horrifyingly good Halloween Circus and the seriously scary ‘Spooky Tea’ at Sedum restaurant. Kids can be treated to a true Halloween feast, full of ghoulish delights and a host of trick or treat surprises. 17th October-1st November, to book please visit www.chessingtongardencentre.co.uk

Denbies London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA. The Spookiest Fairy Tale Ever Told presented by Hobgoblin Children’s theatre. Tuesday 27th October. Part of the half term programme at Denbies (see full listings in the Events Calendar) www.denbies.co.uk Fishers Farm Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0EG. Halloween Happy Hauntings – visit the Spook Show daily in the enormous Barn Theatre; have frightful fun on the Gory-Ent Express and treat your little monsters to some pumpkin carving.

Saturday 24th October-Sunday 1st November, 10am – 5pm. www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

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Halloween The Wey & Arun Canal Trust

Hever Castle Edenbridge,

Loxwood, Nr Billingshurst RH14 0RD. Halloween Spookerama Boat Trips.

Get on board an electric narrowboat and be spooked by tails of ghosts and ghouls, with Halloween ‘happenings’ along the towpath. Fancy dress encouraged. Trips last 45 mins. Saturday 31st October, 4.30pm and 7.30pm. To book contact office@weyandarun.co.uk

Kent, TN8 7NG. Halloween half term fun. Prizes for the best Halloween costumes.

Creepy craft workshops, awesome activities and a spooky trail to follow in the grounds. 24th October-1st November, 10.30am-4.30pm. www.hevercastle.co.uk

Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden, Kent. Fright Night Express on Tenterden’s Steam Railway. Halloween Fun from 27th - 30th October. Trains at 10:40am, 11:45am, 1:15pm and 2:45pm.

Booking essential. Tel 01580 765155. www.kesr.org.uk

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The Hop Farm Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY Halloween Fun at the Farm! Freaky fun for all the family. Ghoulish attractions, Magic Castle, Face Painting and Spooky Drive-in Movies in the evening. 24 October-1 November, 10am. www.thehopfarm.co.uk

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STEP 2 Push a straw through a bead and cut to whatever length you want your bolts. Place the box on its side, use the PVA to glue the bolts in place. Leave to dry and your Frankenstein box is ready to hold your secret stash of Halloween treats.

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Bocketts Farm Park 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2015

WIZARDS & WITCHES WEEK ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT! Hundreds of pumpkins!

Wizards and Witches Quiz Trail!

Reptile Roadshow!

Creepy crafts!

PLUS: A HEATED INDOOR PLAYBARN! PLENTY OF FUN,

Don’t Miss… Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides, Go-Karting and Pig racing EVERYDAY!

WHATEVER THE WEATHER!

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Clubs & Classes CLUB NEWS Stage Kings launches in Tadworth Stage Kings Drama School, launched in September 2013 by high-profile South African actress and presenter Elandri Stricker-Timmermans will be launching its own Theatre School in September of 2015, at Chinthurst School in Tadworth.

Stage Kings provide drama and performing arts classes to children from 3 to 13 years.

With the motto ‘build confidence to make the world their stage!’ the aim is to stretch young imaginations, and develop potential through drama, dance and singing while having lots and lots of fun! Visit the website for more info www.stage-kings.co.uk

Encore turns 10!

Encore Arts vocal and drama coaching celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Run

by Sarah Locke – a professional singer with 15 years experience, the company launched in 2005 and focuses on the development of skills for life, through creative, music, vocal (speech/singing), drama and movement. Sarah’s sessions are designed to accommodate all, regardless of ability, ambition or background. Classes are held in Reigate, Redhill & Kingswood. Visit their website at www.encorearts.co.uk

New youth theatre at the Hawth The Hawth’s brand new Youth Theatre opens its doors with a free trial session on 10th September before the first term begins on 17th. Led by theatre professional Sarah Slator, the weekly sessions will explore all aspects of theatre, including acting, voice and movement and will run on Thursdays at 5pm (11-14 years) and 7.15pm (15-18 years).

Everyone is welcome - all member’s need is enthusiasm and commitment. Sarah Slator says, “We aim to produce high quality youth productions and provide opportunities for members to develop and refine skills and build confidence.”

For more info about joining email hawthyt@parkwoodtheatres. co.uk or call on 01293 553636.

Upsy Daisy, it’s Jo Jingles!

Preschool music and movement franchise Jo Jingles has been selected by DHX Media and iChild to partner with the Cbeebies hit show In The Night Garden to bring a range of specially-themed music programmes to children across the country throughout the Autumn. The new programme will include key characters, songs and dances from the toddler TV favourite including Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka. For your nearest Jo Jingles class visit www.jojingles.com

Max Force bounces into new leisure centre Max Force Trampolining is very excited to be starting new classes at the brand new Tadworth Leisure Centre this Autumn.

The new facility is going to be a Centre of Excellence for the sport, and Max Force is there to offer classes for all abilities, from novice to international gymnasts of all ages.

A competitive Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline Club, Max Force provide high quality coaching in a safe, fun and friendly environment, tailoring sessions to individual needs.

Give them a call today on 07711 900826.

Creation Station launches new classes in September New creative arts classes launch on 15th September in Reigate and Nutfield, for pre-school children as young as 5 months old. Following a Summer of trial sessions and family fun days, mum-of-two Lisa Tye launches Baby Discover and Little Explorer classes for children to learn through messy play.

Creation Station also offers Arty Birthday Parties – visit the website for more info www.thecreationstation.co.uk (See page 9 for a crafty Halloween idea)

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CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 YOUR LOCAL CLASS GUIDE TO PULL OUT AND KEEP Mums and Babes Classes Arts & Crafts, Cookery Performance Arts – Dance Performance Arts – Drama Music Sport (in alphabetical order) Language Classes

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Ask about free trials – and mention that you saw their details in Families Surrey East! Some classes are term-time only. Start dates vary.

LEISURE CENTRES (A-Z)

Call or visit website to check opening times and for more details of activities.

BANSTEAD SPORTS CENTRE

(Closing Autumn 2015) Merland Rise, Tadworth KT20 5JG Tel: 01737 361933 better.org.uk/ leisure/banstead-sports-centre

DE STAFFORD SPORTS CENTRE

Burntwood Lane, Caterham CR3 5YX Tel: 01883 344355 tandridgetrust.co.uk

DONYNGS RECREATION CENTRE Linkfield Lane, Redhill RH1 1DP Tel: 01737 764 732 better.org.uk/ leisure/donyngs-leisure-centre

DORKING SPORTS CENTRE

Reigate Rd, Dorking RH4 1SW Tel: 01306 870180 placesforpeopleleisure. org/centres/dorking-sports-centre/

MUMS & BABES FIRST CLASSES including Music, Movement and Dance See also baby swimming classes under SWIMMING

LEATHERHEAD & DORKING

JO JINGLES Leatherhead, Cobham & Epsom. Pre-school music classes.

3mths-4yrs. Term time + holiday courses.

Viv Hunt Tel: 07751 438943, vivhjojingles@ aol.com OFSTED rated ‘outstanding’.

Partners with CBeebies In the Night Garden. Education in a fun & interactive way. Creating a stimulating environment for children to learn and engage in.

Age appropriate fun classes building confidence & ability. Book a free trial class today! jojingles.com/epsom2leatherhead

GUILDFORD SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Spectrum Parkway, HORLEY LEISURE CENTRE

Thornton Close, Horley RH6 8RJ Tel: 01293 784 075 better.org.uk/leisure/ horley-leisure-centre

LEATHERHEAD LEISURE CENTRE Guildford Rd, Leatherhead KT22 9BL Tel: 01372 377674 fusion-lifestyle.com/ centres/Leatherhead_Leisure_Centre

OAKWOOD SPORTS CENTRE

(no pool) Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9AE Tel: 01293 822238 blueleisure.com

TADWORTH LEISURE & COMMUNITY CENTRE

(OPENING AUTUMN 2015) Preston Manor

Road, Tadworth, KT20 5FB Tel: 01737 361933 better.org.uk/leisure

TANDRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE

Hoskins Rd, Oxted RH8 9HT Tel: 01883 716717 tandridgetrust.co.uk

first month’s membership fee

email: reigate@busylizzy.co.uk or call 01737 887227 and quote “busylizzyfamilies” to claim your £10 off! T&C’s apply

busylizzyreigate.co.uk Little Notes St Paul’s Church, Dorking.

Newborns, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Tel: 01403 336454. littlenotes.org

Baby Massage Course Relief into Life Therapeutic Massage 4weeks-9 months. 3-wk courses. All year. Sophie: 01306 640561. reliefintolife.co.uk

REIGATE, REDHILL & HORLEY JO JINGLES Reigate, Redhill, Merstham &

Horley. Music, singing & movement. 3mths -5yrs. Term time. Diane & Maggie Tel: 07472 697082. jojingles.com/eastsurrey

MAD ACADEMY Dorking, Reigate & Redhill Music and dance.

Musical instruments, rhythm & imagination. 3 mths-4 yrs. Term time + summer holiday classes.

Laura Wandrag Tel: 01293 200707 or 07795664389. madacademy.com

Jo Jingles

Guildford, GU1 1UP. Tel: 01483 443322 guildfordspectrum.co.uk

£10 off

Horley. 2+yrs. Term time.

Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 13 83 48. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

MAD ACADEMY Dorking, Reigate & Redhill Music and dance. Musical instruments, rhythm & imagination. 3 mths-4 yrs. Term time + summer holiday classes. Laura

Redhill & Reigate. Mother and Toddler Music & Movement 18+mths. Boys and girls.

Term time. Miss C Walford Tel: 01737 763391 candcdanceschool.co.uk

Church, Dorking. 0-13mths. Tel: Jacqui Walton 07590 848118. horshamregion@babysensory.co.uk

All year. Pre-school dance for boys and girls. Danielle Tel: 07729 848419. diddidance.com

Surrey School of Ballet & Performing Arts Reigate,

Horley, Godstone. Twinkletoes ballet and tap (2+yrs). Tel: 07455 230198. surreyschoolofballet.co.uk

INSPIRE ACADEMY OF DANCE Dorking, Reigate and

TINYTALK Bookham, Dorking & Horley.

Baby Signing Classes. Songs & sensory activities to develop communication skills.

0- 24mths. Term time. Katherine Preston Tel: 07599 551882. tinytalk.co.uk

Baby Sensory United Reformed

Diddi Dance Reigate. 18 mths - 4yrs.

MONKEY MUSIC Redhill, Reigate & Horley. Pre School Music Classes. 3 mths-3yrs. Term time. Debbie Cook Tel: 01372 729750. monkeymusic.co.uk

MONKEY MUSIC Leatherhead, Little Bookham and Dorking. Pre-school music classes. 3 mths- 4 years term time plus summer holiday workshops. Call Janine 01483 841 303. monkeymusic.co.uk

Wandrag Tel: 01293 200707 / 07795 664389. madacademy.com

BABYBALLET Reigate, Redhill & Dorking. New baby ballet classes for babies 6m+. Miss Benjamin, 07834 452095 eastsurrey@babyballet.co.uk

Dance School Nutfield nr

Dance Babes Reigate School of Ballet. 18mths to 3yrs. Term time. Reigate, Redhill & North Holmwood. Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795. dancebabes.co.uk

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ClubsCLUBS & Classes & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 WARLINGHAM AND CATERHAM MONKEY MUSIC Caterham & Warlingham. Pre-School Music Classes for Babies and Young Children + summer holiday workshops. 3 mnths-4yrs. Call Karen Chandler 0203 251 1061. monkeymusic.co.uk Baby Sensory

TODDLER SENSE Reigate. 13mths to 3yrs. Term-time. Toddler Sense is an action-packed adventure class bringing together sensory play, movement, music and imagination. Each week has a unique theme. Free trials available.

Call Sam Sheath on 07752 285399 or reigateregion@toddlersense.co.uk

Caterham & Coulsdon. Birth to 13 months.

Sandra Fensom, 07762716579 purleyregion@babysensory.co.uk

Tumble Tots Caterham. Physical Play,

6mths-5yrs. Term time. Tel: 07743 103208. tumbletots.com/croydon

OXTED, LINGFIELD and villages Baby Sensory Oxted. Birth to 13

babysensory.com

months. Sandra Fensom, 07762716579 purleyregion@babysensory.co.uk

SING & SIGN Redhill, Reigate,

SING AND SIGN Lingfield and

Horley. Baby signing music class, rhymes, instruments and puppets. Birth to 2.5yrs.

Term time. Fiona Warbrick Tel: 01737 823283. singandsign.com

TINYTALK Horley Tesco Extra. Baby Signing Classes. Songs & sensory activities to develop communication skills. 024mths. Term time. Katherine Preston Tel: 07599 551882. tinytalk.co.uk CREATION STATION Reigate & Nutfield. Creative craft sessions for babies and toddlers from 5 months. Lisa Tye: 01737 731 169 l thecreationstation.co.uk Yogamoo Reigate. Yoga for mums and babes, 10 weeks to 18mths, all year. Also Yoga for Mums. Laurence Turner: 01737 224158. yogamoo.com Baby Sensory Reigate. Birth-13mths.

Tabita Gerber: 07980 191420. Croydon@ babysensory.co.uk babysensory.co.uk

BUSY LIZZY Reigate. Range of mum & babies activities including Baby Picasso, Baby Boogie, Mums Bootcamp and yoga.

Call 01483 610333 busylizzyreigate.co.uk Sunshine BabyReflex & Toddler Reflex Reigate, Tadworth, Banstead & Epsom. Parents learn reflexology with their babies and toddlers. From 6wks old. Anne Batcheler Tel: 01737 833685. annebatcheler.co.uk

Dormansland Community Centre. Baby signing music class, rhymes, instruments and puppets. Birth to 2.5yrs. Term time. Katherine Bignall, 01342 836743 singandsign.com

Twinkle Tots Music Club Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre. Music class for 0-5 years. Educational and fun with lots of laughter! Charlie, 07790 351697 twinkletotsmusic@gmail.com

Penrobyoga Oxted. Yoga from 8-weeks to crawling. Penny Roberts, 01883 723227 penrobyoga@hotmail.com

Free Buggy Walks Hurst Green.

Term Time. 45-minute walks for mums & buggies. Julie: 01737 779979. actionforlife.org.uk

Dish! Reigate. Ceramics workshops, baby impressions, pottery painting.

Tel: 01737 241567 dishreigate.com REDHILL East Surrey Young Embroiderers Redhill. 8+yrs (younger if accompanied).

Embroidery, printing, felting, dyeing, Toddler Sense marbling, quilting, patchwork. Term time.

Thelma: 01883 713782.

DORKING Butterhill Studios Dorking. Mobile art parties, jewellery making, chocolate making and canvas graffiti art. Tel: 01306 712362. butterhillstudios.co.uk

COOKERY Bake Rattle and Roll YMCA, Reigate.

Aimed at 16m-5yr olds. Have fun baking and cooking. Tel: 01737 222859 sovereign@ ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

PERFORMING ARTS - DANCE DORKING, LEATHERHEAD & VILLAGES Dorking School of Dance (part of Reigate School of Ballet) Dorking, North Holmwood & Newdigate. 18mths to adults.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz. Longest established school in the area. Term time. Tel: 07710 174485 dorkingschoolofdance.co.uk INSPIRE ACADEMY OF DANCE

Dorking. Ballet, modern and tap, contemporary, street dance. 2+yrs. Term time + Easter and summer holidays. Miss Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 13 83 48. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

REIGATE

DANCE DIVISION Brockham, Betchworth & Dorking. Ballet, Tap, Modern & Freestyle. 3+yrs. Miss Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 01306 898759. dancedivision.co.uk

DINKY DOODLERS

Rosalle School of Dance Bookham,

ART AND CRAFTS

Reigate. 0-5yrs.. Arts and Crafts class. Term time and holiday courses. Alex and Laura: 01737 279765. dinkydoodlers.co.uk

Fetcham, Leatherhead. Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz. 3-18 yrs. Tel: 01342 325478. rosalleschoolofdance.co.uk

CREATION STATION

Ballroom, Latin American & Freestyle Dance Classes Surrey

Reigate & Nutfield. 0-11yrs. Arts & craft classes, parties & family fun days.

Lisa Tye: 01737 731 169 lisatye@thecreationstation.co.uk

Hills Dance Centre, North Holmwood, Dorking. Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle.

5-12+yrs. Term time. Linda Foskett Tel: 01306 883808. surreyhillsdancecentre.co.uk

Fit Mummy Club Reigate. Pregnancy/ post natal fitness, buggy fitness, pelvic floor & core strength classes. Mums & babies. 07780 600005 pip@pipskinner.co.uk Old Post Nutfield. Little Fitness Academy runs some classes for mum & baby including spin and pilates. Tel: 01737 652 171 or Jess on 07870 207 779 oldpost.co.uk YMCA East Surrey Under 5’s

Activities. Redhill & Reigate. 0-5yrs. Music and Movement, Soft Play & Bounce, Messy Play, Gymnastics, Trampolining, Ballet & Musical Theatre, Sports. Earlswood: 01737 779797. Woodhatch: 01737 222859 ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

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Amanda Warwick Dance Arts

Bookham, West Horsley, Effingham. Dance, musical theatre, piano and singing. 2.5+yrs.

Tel: 013712 457274. amandawarwick.co.uk

TADWORTH and KINGSWOOD The Carol Anne Dance Academy Kingswood & Tadworth. Street Dance, Acrobatics, Boys Only, American Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Acro Display Squads.

2+yrs. Miss Emma Mob: 07903 801 802. cadastars.com

The Phillomena School of Dance & The Pink Ladies Cheerleaders Tadworth,

Banstead, Epsom & Ewell. Dance and Cheerleading. 2.5+yrs. Term time.

Lynda Blyth-Phillips Tel: 01342 892806 phillomenadanceschool.co.uk

REIGATE, REDHILL & HORLEY REIGATE SCHOOL OF BALLET

Reigate & Redhill. 18mths to adults. Ballet, Tap, Jazz. Longest established school in the area. Term time. Miss Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795. reigateschoolofballet.com

INSPIRE ACADEMY OF DANCE

Reigate & Horley. Ballet, modern and tap, contemporary, street dance. 2+yrs. Term time. Miss Jo Crombleholme Tel: 07783 138 348. inspireacademyofdance.co.uk

The JLM Academy Bletchingley and

Charlwood. Royal Academy of Dance Ballet School offering Ballet & Tap classes. Boys & girls 2.5+ yrs. Term time. Joanna Swidzinska Tel: 07873 634 292.

C & C DANCE SCHOOL Reigate, Nutfield and Redhill. Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Jazz, Musical Theatre, Movie Makers.

Term time. Miss C Walford: 01737 763 391. candcdanceschool.co.uk Zapphire School of Dance Redhill,

Earlswood & Horley. ‘Baby & Me’, Disco, Ballet, Street Dance. Charlotte: 07880 735 838. zapphireschoolofdance.co.uk

Carrisma Performing Arts Redhill & Salfords. Ballet, other forms of dance & (musical) theatre craft. 3+yrs. Term time. Lady McNeill Tel: 07956 379 188. carrismadance.webs.com Reigate Academy of Dance

Reigate & Redhill. 2+yrs. Mrs Susan Wright Tel: 01737 248966.

Reigate Dance Studio

Reigate. Ballet, Modern, Street dance, Musical theatre. Lucy: 07730 284 343 reigatedancestudio.com

Surrey School of Ballet & Performing Arts Reigate,

Horley, Godstone. Musical theatre, tap, ballet (3+yrs), disco, modern jazz, street dance. Tel: 07455 230 198. surreyschoolofperformingarts.co.uk

Star Steppers Performing Arts Ballet Classes in Reigate, Horley & Caterham 5+yrs. Term time. Anna Tel: 07810 808 228. star-steppers.com

Clubs & Classes CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 The Hawthorns School of Dance

DRAMA & THEATRE ARTS Leatherhead. Dance, drama and singing.

Early Stages (4-6 yrs); Main School (6-18yrs). Fridays and Saturdays, term time. Holiday Workshops. Allison Malone Tel: 0208 394 2244. stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead

The Hawthorns School of Dance Bletchingley, Earlswood and Horley.

Ballet, tap, modern & jazz. 2+yrs.

Tanya Greenwood Tel: 01883 743 377. hawthorns.com

Betchworth. Musical Theatre

Acting, singing and dancing. 3.5–16yrs.

Term time. Also Private tuition: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Piano, Theory, Music 8+yrs.

Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 07771 874619. academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

LEATHERHEAD STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS

Applause Youth Theatre Company Dorking Halls 7-18yrs. aytco.co.uk

PERFORM Esher. Drama, dance and singing. Small classes for 4-8yrs and 8-12yr olds. Free trial sessions. Holiday workshops. Lucy Tel: 020 7255 9120 perform.org.uk The Leatherhead Theatre School of Performing Arts Dance, drama,

Enter Stage Right Dorking. Singing, Dancing and Drama classes and one-toone. 4-18yrs. Claire Tel: 07970 219 140. enterstageright.net

TADWORTH, KINGSWOOD & LANGLEY VALE NEW! STAGE KINGS Chinthurst School,

Footsteps Dance & Musical Theatre Redhill. Ballet, Tap, Jazz and

singing. 6-16yrs. Tel: 01372 365 141.

BABYBALLET Reigate, Redhill & Dorking. New baby ballet classes for babies 6m to 6 yrs+. Tel: 07834 452095 eastsurrey@babyballet.co.uk

Dorking. Dance, Singing & Drama 4-18yrs.

Early Stages 4-7yrs; Main School 7-18yrs.

Saturdays, term time. Holiday Workshops.

Sarah Martin Tel: 0800 007 5482. stagecoach.co.uk/dorking

Top Hat Stage & Screen School

Lewiston School of Dance

Phoenix Creative Arts Dorking & Horsham. 3+yrs. Singing, cdrama, dance & musical theatre. Gail Lowe Tel: 01306 713040. phoenixcreativearts.co.uk

Pull The Other Education Epsom Playhouse. Classic term-time drama & holiday theatre workshops. 8-16 yrs. Lamda exams.

Tel: 07801 268387. ptotheatre.org.uk

Silver Ribbons School Ballet,

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Musical Theatre. 2.5yrs to adults. Term time. Kate Winn Tel: 07889 877 127. dancewithfootsteps.com

Ballet and modern. 3+yrs. Term time.

Janette Fuller Tel: 01903 756 346. lewistonschoolofdance.com modern, jazz, tap for boys and girls 3-18 yrs. Deryn Vallance Tel: 01403 243057 silverribbons.co.uk

CATERHAM Woldingham Dance Woldingham.

Ballet, modern theatre and tap. 2½+yrs.

Term time. Ellen Fogarty Tel: 07557 98 76 22. woldinghamdance.com

Star Steppers Performing Arts Caterham. Dance, singing and theatre classes. 3-16yrs. Term time . Anna Tel: 07810 808 228 star-steppers.com

Caterham Dance School 5+yrs.

Ballroom & Latin, Ballet. Term time. Damian Evans and Clara Guzzardi . Tel: 01883 330 301. caterhamdanceschool.co.uk

The Amareece School of Dance

Ballet, tap, theatre craft and freestyle/street dance 2.5+yrs. Sarah Hastings-Holland Tel: 07092 317098. amareece.co.uk

OXTED & LINGFIELD Bastet School of Dancing Oxted

& Hurst Green. Ballet, Greek and Jazz Dance, Contemporary, Musical Theatre and Singing classes. 3+yrs. Boys and girls. Plus Dainty Feet 18+mths. Jolene Kiddle Tel: 01342 714229. bastet.co.uk

Edenbridge School of Dance

Lingfield & Edenbridge. 3+yrs. Ballet, tap, street dance. Chantelle Kite Tel: 01892 653078. edenbridgeschoolofdance.co.uk

Jenny Elsden School of Dancing Lingfield. Ballet, jazz, tap and performing arts. 3-16yrs. Jenny Elsden Tel: 01403 731203.

Tadworth. Drama and Performing Arts classes for children from 3 to 13 years. Term time.

Elandri: 07513 956 373 stage-kings.co.uk

DORKING STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS

Lower Kingswood. Weekends, term time: Tiny Toppers (4-5yrs) and Top Hatters (6-17yrs).

Summer Courses. Sara Dibley Tel: 01737 831 184 tophatstageschool.co.uk

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Redhill. Dance, Singing and Drama. 4–18yrs.

Term time and holiday courses. Wendy Belfield Tel: 0208 686 0141. stagecoach.co.uk/redhill

ENCORE ARTS VOCAL & DRAMA GROUP Celebrating 10 years! Lower

Kingswood. Sing! Create! Act! Enjoy!

Encore Arts, the small group with a big passion for the arts, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. All are welcome! Also private voice coaching. Easter & summer workshops. 4-16 yrs. Sarah Locke Tel: 07941 368 860. encorearts.co.uk

Dandelion Theatre Arts Ashtead & Epsom. Dance and drama. 4-14yrs. Term time + holiday courses. Jennai Tel: 07785 974870. dandeliontheatrearts.co.uk REIGATE, REDHILL & HORLEY STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS

Reigate. Dance, Singing and Drama 4–6yrs & 6-18yrs. Fridays term-time + holiday courses. Sarah Martin Tel: 0800 007 5482. stagecoach.co.uk/reigate

PERFORM Reigate. Drama, dance and singing. Wednesdays & Saturdays, term time. 4-7yrs, 7-12yrs.Free trial session.

Tel: 020 7255 9120. perform.org.uk NEW! The Hawth Youth Theatre Crawley. Weekly sessions exploring acting, voice and movement. Thursdays at 5pm, 11-14yrs. Tel: 01293 553636 parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth

Starlight Performing Arts

Reigate. Musical Theatre Course, Saturdays.

5-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 11+yrs. Term time. Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247 795.

Star Steppers Performing Arts

Reigate & Horley. Dance, singing and drama.

Street Dance. 2-16yrs. Term time. Anna Tel: 07810 808 228. star-steppers.com

So You Wanna Be! The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Drama. 6-16yrs. Term time.

Tel: 07092 885 510. sywb.co.uk The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, Reigate, Chipstead, Banstead.

5-17yrs. Term time. Tel: 020 8667 9812. helenogrady-croydon.co.uk

Orbit Shed Drama & Performing Arts Group, South Park, Reigate. Workshops & children’s theatre. Term time. All abilities.

Part-funded. 4-7, 7-11yrs and 11-17yrs.

Jess Tel: 07724 92 02 43. orbitshed.com CATERHAM PERFORM Caterham Drama, dance & singing, Term time. 4-7yrs and 7-12yrs.

Tel: 020 7255 9120. perform.org.uk STAGECOACH Coulsdon. Performing arts classes, Early Stages 4-6yrs, Main School 7-18 yrs. Principal: Zoe McCready Tel: 0845 078 0805. stagecoach.co.uk/coulsdon

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ClubsCLUBS & Classes & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 MUSIC

Purley Pointes School of Dance

Coulsdon and Caterham Ages 2+yrs, term-time only. Musical theatre, ballet, kids Zumba. Emma Northmore Tel: 07958 725 862 purleypointes.co.uk

JC Singing and Voice Coaching

Star Steppers Performing Arts Caterham. Dance, singing and drama classes. 3+yrs. Term time.

Anna Tel: 07810 808 228 star-steppers.com

Louise Orfila LCA Arts

LCA STAGE ACADEMY, Oxted

Glow Theatre Group

Caterham. Theatrical training, drama, singing, choreography and performance. 5 - 8yrs and 8 - 16yrs. Term time. Jackie Tel: 07813 916105 glowtheatregroup.co.uk

OXTED PERFORM Oxted. Drama, dance and singing, Term time. 4-7yrs and 7-12yrs.

Tel: 020 7255 9120. perform.org.uk STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS

Oxted. Dance Drama & Singing. 4-6yrs and 6-18yrs. Sundays, term time. Holiday workshops, Agency, Troupe. Melinda.

Tel: 01342 892225. stagecoach.co.uk/oxted

Starmakerz Theatre School Oxted.

3-18 yrs. Term time. Vicky Butcher Mob: 07771 595 171. starmakerz.co.uk

Launches new weekly classes in September at Tandridge Village Hall, Saturdays 10am-1pm, for performers aged 6-18. Please call Louise for specific class times. LCA aims to provide a creative platform for aspiring performers by helping to build confidence and develop skills. We train our students in the three main disciplines of musical theatre: singing, dancing and acting. Tel: 07714 276241 email: info@lca-stage.com lca-stage.com

Oxted Young Persons Theatre

Orpheus Centre, Oxted. Inclusive youth theatre and drama classes for young people with disabilities. 13+yrs.

Term time.

Andree Trotter Tel: 07900 22 36 46. oxtedyoung persons theatre.co.uk

Consultant of Voice and Singing. 8+ yrs.

Beginners to experienced singers. Tuition for public speaking. Exam grades. Term time and holidays. Jenny Chantelle Tullett Tel: 07771 874619. academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

Surrey Hills Young Voices & Training Choir Rehearsals in Cranleigh Children from

Oakwood Badminton Club Juniors Horley. J Chalk

Lingfield Youth Band Lingfield.

Open to all ages and abilities. Meet Thurs 6.30pm Learn cornet, horn, euphonium, tuba and more. Call Julie on 01342 833400, ScraceMarguerite@aol.com

Surrey Music Hub Find

tutors for music and singing lessons around Surrey. Has a number of ensembles and music group to join. Also info on how to hire an instrument. 01483 519 290, surreymusichub@surreycc. gov.uk surreymusichub.com

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

& Adult classes.

Tel: 01293 772541. Dorking Badminton Juniors. 8+yrs. Mike Tel: 01306 882995

BASKETBALL LEATHERHEAD Mole Valley Phoenix Basketball Club St Andrews School. U10, U12 and U14 Saturday sessions. mvphoenix.com

CATERHAM Basketball 10-17+ yrs. de Stafford Sports Centre. Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

SKATING PARTIES / FUN SESSIONS

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

misswalford@aol.com

Merstham. 8-17yr olds. Carol Tel: 01737 213654. Albury Junior Badminton Club, Redhill. 5-18yr olds. Joe Tel: 01293 786532.

Redhill & Reigate Artistic Roller Skating Club

Miss C Walford CDE - AISTD (Dip)

Email:

BADMINTON

Encore Youth Orchestra Bookham 7-16yrs, min Grade 1. Classical and popular music. Strings, brass, wood and percussion.

Term time. Lizzie Lucas-Clements Tel: 01483 281416. encoreyouthorchestra.org

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01737 763391

SPORT

Ask providers about holiday camps and courses, which may not all appear here.

Albury Badminton Club

Principals:

Tel:

concert band. Meet Wed and Sun at Redhill Youth Association Hall. Any age and ability welcome. Call 01293 774352

all schools 8+yrs welcome. 6-7yrs for training choir. Term time. Debbie Walton Tel: 01483 276281. surreyhills-choirs.co.uk

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Free Trial Class!

The Redhill Corps of Drums & Band Redhill. Local marching and

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

Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

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Music And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

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

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Clubs & Classes CLUBS & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 CLIMBING Be Climbing Junior Outdoor Rock

Mini Musketeers Dorking & Epsom. Fun fencing classes. 4-10yrs.

Term time. Kathy Tel: 07950 011581. minimusketeers.co.uk

High Sports Crawley. Indoor rock

Crawley Sword Club Crawley.

Juniors. Geoff Griffin 01293 521870 crawleyswordclub.co.uk

Climbing for 6-18yr olds all year. Indoors in bad weather. East Grinstead. Belinda Fuller, Tel: 07846 08 99 22 beclimbing.co.uk

climbing. Taster sessions and Beginners courses. 4+yrs. Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk

Rock Box Guildford. Rock Box indoor

rock climbing. Taster sessions & Beginners courses. 4+yrs. Tel: 0845 363 1177. high-sports.co.uk

CRICKET

Mini Crickets at Chinthurst School,

Tadworth, Leatherhead, Reigate, Banstead.

3-8 yrs. Fun introduction to cricket. Term time + holiday courses.

Tel: 01737 814399. minicrickets.co.uk

South Nutfield Cricket Club nr Redhill. 5+yrs. All year. Indoors in winter.

Tony Tel: 07973 72 82 53. sncc.co.uk

FENCING Salle Poisson D’Or Fencing Club Leatherhead. All year. 10+yrs.

Alan Tel: 01372 374624.

Dream Fencing Club Caterham.

Age 6+. Term-time. 07581782848, dreamfencing.co.uk

FOOTBALL LEATHERHEAD AND DORKING Little Kickers Dorking. Fun football classes

all year. 18mths – 7th birthday. Helen Tel: 020 8286 6038. littlekickers.co.uk

Little Kickers Redhill, Reigate, Coulsdon, Warlingham & Horley. Football for girls and boys. 18mths-7yrs. All year.

Yvonne Phillips Tel: 01737 300 624, Phil Banister (Horley) Tel: 01293 226201. littlekickers.co.uk

Football Coaching South Godstone and Hurst Green. 4-10yrs. Term time. Agon Sports Services. Ali Martin Tel: 07504 33 26 25. agonsports.co.uk

Reigate Priory FC Reigate. Football

Betchworth Park Golf Club

coaching, FA qualified coaches. 5-8yrs. Term time. Richard Stephen Tel: 07801 40 12 68. rpfc.co.uk

OXTED AND GODSTONE Little Kickers Oxted. Pre-school football for girls and boys. 18mths-7yrs. All year. Yvonne Phillips Tel: 01737 300 624. littlekickers.co.uk

GOLF Dorking. Junior Academy. 8–12 yrs. Tel: 01306 882052. betchworthparkgc.co.uk

Chipstead Golf Club Junior Academy.

Nicolas Torbett or Emma Tel: 01737 555781 (opt 2). chipsteadgolf.co.uk

Steve Blacklee Golf Academy Kingswood. Junior tuition. All abilities.

Tel: 01737 833444. steveblacklee.com

REIGATE, REDHILL, COULSDON and HORLEY Futsal Focus Academy (FFA) Indoor

Brazilian Football in Reigate, Redhill, Horley, Tadworth, Coulsdon & Banstead. 2-4 & 4 16yrs. Term time + holiday camps. Natasha Tel: 0844 3181700. futsalfocusacademy.com

Kids Football YMCA Redhill. Age

4-12yrs. Term-time only. Mike Roberts, 01737 779979 ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

STAGE KINGS THEATRE AND DRAMA SCHOOL

Building confidence to make the world your stage!

Join us from September for these fun filled sessions at Chinthurst School, Tadworth Stage Kings Theatre and Drama School provides fun-filled training in theatre and performing arts for children aged 3-12yrs. Our aim is to stretch young imaginations, build their confidence, nurture and develop young potential, and most of all, to have lots of fun!

Every Saturday during term time: 5-12 yrs, fun-filled 2 hour

session with drama, dance & singing.

Stage King ‘Minis’ 3-4 yrs olds, 90 minutes of theatre fun with drama, dance & singing.

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ClubsCLUBS & Classes & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 Reigate Heath Golf Club

Reigate. 4+yrs. Term time. Clifford Gough Tel: 01737 242610 (opt1). reigateheathgolfclub.co.uk

Max Force Trampolining

Redhill Golf Centre Redhill (nr hospital). Junior coaching and free sessions during school holidays. For more info call 01737 770204 Bletchingley Golf Club Junior

Academy 8+yrs. All year. All standards welcome. Steven. Tel: 01883 744 848. bletchingleygolf.co.uk

GYMNASTICS AND TRAMPOLINING LEATHERHEAD & DORKING Leatherhead & Dorking Gym Club Pre-School classes 18mths–3yrs and 3-5yrs. Recreational gym classes and elite classes. Term time and holidays. Christina Tel: 01372 377718. leatherhead-gymnastics.org.uk

ABC Gymnastics Club Dorking Sports Centre. Pre-school to early teens.

Christine Sears Tel: 01293 421591.

Gatwick Flyers Trampoline Club

Recreational and competitive trampolining.

Dorking Sports Centre. 5+yrs.

Jacqui Gevaux Tel: 07941 11 78 52.

REDHILL & REIGATE including Banstead, Tadworth & Horley SPRINGFIT GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE CLUB Redhill & Horley

4+yrs to adult. All year. Gymnastics including boys only, Freestyle classes. Trampoline all abilities 4+yrs to adult. Adam Reynolds Tel: 0203 478 0203. springfit.org

NEW! MAX FORCE Redhill, Banstead, Tadworth & Horley. Competition trampolining and double-mini trampolining sessions, for development and squads.

Classes launching in new Tadworth Leisure Centre in autumn 2015. Jane: 07711 900 826 secretary@maxforce.co.uk NEW! Gymnastics & Trampolining @ Donyngs Redhill. 18m-16yrs. Term time

only. Jodie Blake 01737 764 732 Jodie.blake@gll.org

Redhill & Reigate Gym Club

Donyngs Recreation Centre. 3+yrs to 18yrs. Beginners to advanced. All year. Dani Morvan Tel: 0208 668 0789. redhillandreigategymnastics.co.uk

MARTIAL ARTS LEATHERHEAD and DORKING

SURREY TAEKWON-DO Dorking Sports Centre. Meet on Thursdays at 7pm. Ages 6+yrs. TaeKwon-Do classes teach self-defense, flexibility and fitness.

Activities include warm up, stretching, sparring, grabs/releases and destruction.

Open all year. Call Richard Hamilton on 07818 224532, surreytaekwondo.com

GBMAA Epsom & Leatherhead Martial Arts Academy Martial arts plus

self defence & life skills. Lil Dragons 4-6yrs; Kidzone 7-8yrs; Juniors 9-14yrs. All year. Curtis Tel: 0800 849 6334. gbacademies.co.uk

Tae Kwon Do Leatherhead. Korean Martial Art. 7+yrs. Master M Worsfold Tel: 01483 223450. awtctkd.co.uk

Caterham Gymnastics Academy

Tipson Choi Kwang Do Martial Arts Academy Dorking. Little Tiger

Freestyle Sport Karate and Martial Arts.

All year. Steve Foot Tel: 07970 40 82 60. interfreestyle.co.uk/DFSK/

Cubs 2-5yrs. Children’s and Family classes 5-12yrs. Non-competitive. Alan Tipson Tel: 01306 888999. tipsonckd.com

OXTED AND HURST GREEN Youth Gym Tandridge Leisure Centre 11-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 716717.

KickboxKarate Martial arts &

St Mary’s Trampoline Club Oxted &

Sama Surrey Westcott, Abinger, Leatherhead & Fetcham. Kids Karate, 3+yrs.

Pay as you go – just come along!

Call: 01903 412671 samasurrey.co.uk

tandridgetrust.co.uk

Bletchingley. Trampoline & gymnastics classes 4+yrs. Saturn V Asscn. Chris Tel: 07865 599963. highvaultage.co.uk

All year. Leon Deith 01737 222 400 yogaananda.co.uk

Reigate. From 5yrs. All Year. Cyrus Darcy Tel: 07808 90 57 09. ckckungfu.co.uk

Dorking Freestyle Sport Karate Club N.Holmwood & Dorking. 6+yrs.

Caterham, Warlingham & Woldingham. From 18mths. All year. Lisa Soyvural Tel: 01883 340503. caterhamgymnasticsacademy.com

Children’s Aikido Reigate. 5+yrs.

CKC Kung Fu (Chinese Martial Arts)

ANTI-GRAVITY TRAMPOLINING & Gymnastics classes ‘Kindergym’

gym and trampolining 2+ yrs, ‘Funfit’ gym & trampolining 4-7 yrs, Trampolining from 4yrs to adult. All year. Marie Clark Tel: 01883 620971. ag-tc.co.uk

Reigate. 3-14yrs. Tel: 07790 76 09 90. clubenergize.com

Sama Surrey Reigate Kids Karate, 3+yrs. Pay as you go – just come along!

Call: 01903 412671 samasurrey.co.uk

NEW! East Surrey Acrobatics,

18yrs. Gymnastics, trampolining all levels.

Also combined Funfit and pre-school classes.

All year. Sefra Crilly. Tel: 07737 30 63 16. pointersclub.co.uk

Low Fu Kids & Peewees

year. Steve Hensman Tel: 07763 807 526.

for 3+yrs, but also offer pre-school sessions from walkers-3yrs. Tel: 07834 189 473 sovereigngymnastics.co.uk

CATERHAM Pointers Gymnastics & Trampoline Club Caterham & Warlingham. 18mths-

freestyle kickboxing and Brazilian Ju-Jitsu. Age 4+yrs. T: 01737 223 339, martialartsreigate.com

Tadworth Traditional Karate Club nr Tadworth 8+yrs. Tues eves. All

NEW! Sovereign Gymnastics & Trampolining Club Redhill Classes

Redhil & Reigate. 4-18yrs, all abilities.

Term-time only. Lucy Tozer, eastsurreyacrobatics@hotmail.com

REIGATE and TADWORTH NEW! Reigate Martial Arts Centre, Reigate Junior classes teaching

self defence Dorking, Beare Green.

Kickboxing and karate 4-12yrs. All year. Sean McCarthy Tel: 07941 838668. kickboxkarate.com

REDHILL and HORLEY PEAK PERFORMANCE CHOI KWANG DO (PPCKD), Horley. Martial

Arts and self defence. Kids classes for 5+yrs. All Year. Paul Tel: 0800 612 2742. ppckd.com (see our ad on page 17).

Kaishin Wadokai Karate classes Horley. 10+yrs. All year. Darren Greenaway Tel: 07967 053 307. kaishinwadokai.com Tae Kwon Do Tigers Redhill. Life

skills, self development with martial art theme. 3-6yrs; 6-13yrs. All levels. Tel: 01892 610598. vision-academy.co.uk/tkd-tigers

Komaru Small Circle Jujitsu

Redhill. Junior Judo, Karate & self defence.

6-14 yrs. All year. Prof Leon Jay Tel: 01737 210052. smallcirclejujitsu.co.uk

Redhill Washinkai Karate Club

4+yrs. All year. Anthony Wren Tel: 07732 127368.

Mountain Warriors Horley, Redhill, Salfords Childrens Jiu Jutsu. Richard Gillies Tel: 07742 056 154. mountainwarriors.co.uk Sama Surrey Redhill, Bletchingley &

Caterham. Kids Karate, 3+yrs. Pay as you go – just come along! Call: 01903 412671 samasurrey.co.uk

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

anti-gravity 01883 692091

Trampolining, Adult Trampolining, Pre School, Funfit and Special Needs

Redhill, Horley, Crawley and East Grinstead www.springfit.org 0203 478 0203 info@springfit.org Gymnastics, Trampolining, Adult Trampolining and Gymnastics, Pre School, Funfit and Freestyle Gymnastics

07737 306 316

Caterham and Warlingham www.pointersclub.co.uk pointersclub@googlemail.com

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ClubsCLUBS & Classes & CLASSES DIRECTORY 2015-16 Pool Schools

Caterham TAGB Tae Kwon Do Club 6-14 yrs. All year. Wing Lee Tel: 07981

244551 caterhamtaekwondo.co.uk

NETBALL GIRLS ATTACK! Oxted & Hurst Green.

Netball Fun Club, Workshops & Rounders.

Girls 6-11yrs. Lynn Stables & Maggie Morley Tel: 07896 902371. pitchero.com/clubs/girlsattack

Minis & Junior Netball Hillcrest

Netball Club, Warlingham. 8+yrs. Tel: 020 8660 1873.hillcrestnetball.co.uk

RIDING ORCHARD COTTAGE RIDING STABLES Lower Kingswood, Tadworth.

Children’s beginner lessons weekdays & weekends. Holiday day/week courses. 5+yrs.

Claire Brugger Tel: 01737 241311. ocrs.co.uk

Little Fishes Oxted. 3mths-8yrs. Dotty

Tel: 07834 73 72 11 little-fishes-swim.co.uk

Puddle Ducks East Surrey. Dunottar School Reigate. Baby & pre-school swimming lessons. 0-5yrs term time. Natalie Archer 01293 781136 puddleducks.com/eastsurrey Turtle Tots Coulsdon, Woldingham

& Limpsfield. Newborn-14m and Toddler classes. Charlotte Hollands: 07920 854714

Water Babies East Surrey. Reigate, Old

Coulsdon & Oxted. 0-4yrs. Baby and Toddler Swimming Lessons. Term time. Michelle Tel: 01293 279229. waterbabies.co.uk

A-Z Children’s Classes Aquarius Swimming Club

Kingsmead Equestrian Centre

Warlingham. Lessons all year & pony share days.

From 3yrs. Fiona Tothill kingsmeadhorses.co.uk

Caterham, Warlingham, Limpsfield & Oxted. Babies to 18+yrs. Also life-saving for children. Term-time and summer holiday courses. Tel: 01883 344662. aquariusswimming.co.uk

Fernhill Riding Horley. 6+yrs. Private

Bourne Swimming Club

lessons. All year. Jane Edwards 01293 782351 fernhillriding.co.uk

ROLLER SKATING REDHILL & REIGATE ROLLER SKATING CLUB Reigate. 3+yrs. Every

Sunday - Beginners, fun and competition standard. Discos. Affiliated to FARS and IISA. Barry Tel: 01293 776266. rrarsc.co.uk

RocknRoller Disco Leatherhead.

1st and 3rd Saturdays of month. All year.

2+yrs. Natasha Tel: 0208 656 0513. rocknrollerdisco.com

RUGBY Reigate Rugby Club Reigate. Mini &

Junior Rugby. Boys and girls. 5-11yrs. Sunday mornings September-May. Tom Beresford Tel: 07803 933770. reigaterugby.co.uk

Old Reigatians Rugby Club

Reigate. Mini & Junior Rubgy from age 6.

Sunday mornings. September-May. Tel: 01737 339 777 oldreigatianrfc.com

Rugbytots Dorking, Leatherhead,

Redhill, Reigate, Copthorne and Caterham.

2-7yrs. Boys and girls. All year. Tel: 0845 313 3242. rugbytots.co.uk

Old Caterhamians RFC Caterham.

Minis <6 to<12yrs. Boys and girls.

September to end April. oldcats.co.uk

SWIMMING A-Z Baby & Toddler Aquababies Baby & Toddler Swimming classes at Chinthurst School, Tadworth & Wotton House, Dorking. 8wks-4yrs. All year. Rachael Green Tel: 07807 06 75 27. aquababies-guildford.co.uk

Aquatots Reigate, Tadworth, Caterham, Coulsdon & Oxted. Classes in warm private pools all across Surrey. Weekdays & weekends morning & afternoon. 10wks-yrs. All year.

Natalie Watt 0208 688 6488 aquatots.com

de Stafford Sports Centre. 4+yrs to adult. Term time. Clare 0793 888 1276. surreycommunity.info/ bourneswimmingclub

Box Hill Swim Academy Children’s swimming lessons. Dorking, Effingham & West Horsley. 3+yrs. Term time + holiday crash courses. Bryndis 01483 232627. boxhillswimteam.com

Colin Bull Swimming Downsend School, Leatherhead and Epsom College.

2+yrs. Daily, term time. Tel: 01372 739600. colin-bull-swimming.co.uk Horley Leisure Centre 6mths to adult, non-competitive, lessons & coaching. Water Polo, Syncho, Rookie Lifeguard. All abilities.

Daily. Term time. Holiday sessions. Tel: 01293 784075. better.org.uk/leisure/horleyleisure-centre

POOL SCHOOLS at Reigate Grammar School, Dunottar School, Reigate & Hazelwood School, Oxted. Parent & Child 6m-4yrs; Group Lessons 4-14yrs. Term time plus holiday crash courses. Free swimming lessons for 4-6 years olds. Call for more info on 0845 604 2476. poolschools.co.uk Rachel Wootton Swim School Whyteleafe, Caterham. 2 ½ to 13yrs.

Term Time. Rachel Tel: 07956 165618. rachelwoottonswimschool.co.uk

Seriously FUN Swimming School Hurst Green, Oxted. 4mths- 12yrs.

Saturdays, term-time plus intensive 5-day courses in school holidays. Claire White Tel: 01293 366 016. seriouslyfun.com

South Croydon Swimming Club

Warlingham. 5+yrs. All year. Fiona Tel: 07762 02 28 64. southcroydonsc.co.uk

Surrey Swim School St John’s School, Leatherhead Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate. 3 yrs to adults. Parent and baby classes. Term time. Tel: 01737 211160. surreyswimschool.co.uk

Swim Academy Dorking

Sports Centre. 3+mths. Beginner to Advanced. Rookie Lifeguard classes. All year. Rona Lucas Tel: 01306 870185. placesforpeopleleisure.org

Watersafe Swimming Lessons

de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham & Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted.5 months to adult. Term time. Tel: 01883 344355. tandridgetrust.co.uk

TENNIS

J.G. Swimming

Chinthurst School, Tadworth & Keston School, Old Coulsdon. 2+yrs (with parents) and 4+yrs on their own. Term time + crash courses in school holidays (not Christmas).

Jane Tel: 07768 43 27 72. jgswimming.co.uk

Dorking Lawn Tennis Club,

Dorking. Juniors Club Night, Fri eves 4-7pm. Rachel Holton 01737 211 243 dorkingtennisandsquash.org.uk

MAX FORCE TRAMPOLINING CLUB Trampolining SeSSionS aT:

Donyngs Horley Leisure Centre Westcroft Leisure Centre The Beacon School Wallington High School for Girls At new centre of excellence Tadworth Leisure & Community Centre this autumn!

Competition trampoline and double mini trampoline sessions for Development and Squad High quality coaching in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

Call Head Coach Jane lanaway on

07711 900826

secretary@maxforce.co.uk

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Redhill Tennis Club Coaching

for members and non-members 4+yrs.

Tim Wilkinson Tel: 07956 38 35 35. redhilltennisclub.co.uk

Tennis-4-Kids Redstone Tennis Club, Redhill. 3-10yrs. All year round; indoor if raining. Gordon Tel: 07877 391 005. tennis-4-kids.com

Matchpoint Tennis Academy

Hurst Green, Oxted. 5+yrs. Graeme Livingstone 07958 57 27 45. matchpointlifeline.co.uk

Limpsfield Club Tennis and other racquet sports. Junior Programmes 3-18yrs. Plus Junior Camps. Tel: Nick Jones Tel: 01883 714079. limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

WATERSPORTS Aqua Sports Sailing, Windsurfing and Paddlesports Merstham, nr Redhill. 8-13yrs.

Training and tasters for children and adults.

Dinghy Sailing Windsurfing, Paddlesports.

Term-time and holiday courses.

Tel: 01737 644288. aquasports.co.uk

LANGUAGE CLASSES Petite École de Reigate

Holmesdale School, Reigate French school, written and oral. Saturday afternoons. Term time. Tel: 07913 811345 petit-ecole-reigate.co.uk

Fun and Games, YMCA, Redhill French language club for 4-11yrs. Term time. Jane Dallyn Tel: 01737 240954 jdallyn@btinternet.com Lucy Romano Languages

Reigate, Banstead & Epsom Language clubs & private tuition. Spanish & French for all ages. Term time.

Lucy Romano Tel: 07767 375074 lucyromanolanguages.co.uk

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Education

EDUCATION NEWS Redehall opens its Kip McGrath gates to the public Education Centre Redehall Preparatory School continues to go Opens in Reigate from strength to strength, with Reigate and Redhill’s first Education Centre opens this September, set up by long-standing local teacher, Sharon Richardson. Sharon is delighted to be able to use her skills to help support children with maths, English, reading, writing and comprehension.

The Kip McGrath centre, which is based in Reigate, offers a friendly environment within which children come to work on individually tailored programmes. Sharon is keen to work cooperatively with local schools to ensure that children really have the opportunity to grow in confidence with their learning and enjoy their education.

If you would like to discuss your child’s needs and book in for a free assessment, give her a call on 01737 479055.

Deciding at what age to let you kids walk or cycle to school unsupervised is a difficult decision for most parents, trying to weigh-up the benefits of their child living an active lifestyle, with the threat of them being hurt by traffic.

100% exam success at 11+ and between 6473% of children achieving above the national average in reading and maths.

Road safety charity Brake recently conducted a survey that revealed that only 25% of parents believed their child’s route to school was safe. Brake have launched the Go 20 campaign, encouraging drivers to slow down to 20mph in areas with a high number of pedestrians and cyclists. With almost half of the UK’s primary school children bring driven to school, Brake is encouraging parents to walk or cycle with their kids to keep fit and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors.

Redehall now welcomes working in partnership with its local community, and will be hosting a car boot and table-top sale on Saturday 26th September from 10.30am1.30pm, and Christmas Fete on Saturday 5th December from 10am-2pm.

Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Wright is fully committed to the school’s ethos of providing the best independent education possible at an affordable price. Small class sizes, talented teachers, family values and committed parents make this school a great story to be part of.

Don’t miss Redehall pupils at the Outwood Show (5th September), singing at local care homes and garden centres in December, at St George’s Day festivities in Horley and at the Horley Carnival next year. See page 20 for Open Days.

Labels4Kids launch Christmas collection Let’s face it: kids lose stuff! Labels4Kids is your answer. This family-owned company produces personalized name labels for every occasion – whether it’s for clothing or shoes, pencil cases or PE bags. They are waterproof, UV resistant, scratch proof, dishwasher and microwave proof – even a child couldn’t wreck them! If you’re planning ahead to Christmas, Labels4Kids has started a great range of personalised gifts for Christmas or birthdays from Disney, Hasbro, Nickelodeon and Mattel for your kids! Have your child’s name and the names of their friends written into a story, such as Frozen or Spongebob.

New Head for Manor House Pre-Prep Mr Daniel Ayling has been appointed as new Head of Pre-Prep at Manor House School, starting this September. A Surrey-born teacher who attended Sutton Grammar School and studied at Cambridge University, Mr Ayling said “I am delighted to have been given the exciting opportunity to lead what I believe is the most important part of our school.

The first time I visited Manor House I was immediately struck by the warm, friendly atmosphere. It is a very special place where RTUTI happy girls flourish into VI IL confident learners.”

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It is an exciting new school year for pupils at Lime Tree School in Reigate, who will be moving into their brand new premises on Battlebridge Lane, Redhill in the next few months. The first occupants will be the Nursery and Reception classes, from September, with the rest of the school moving into the two-storey block from January 2016.

From September, Daniel will teach French across the Pre-Prep and Nursery, in addition to being a Year 2 Form Teacher. See page 20 for Open Days.

They stock everything from Ninja Turtles to Disney Princess, books, clocks and nametags. Allow 3 weeks for delivery, as they are custom made to your personal requirements www.labels4kids.com

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Lime Tree Pupils Move to New School

Lime Tree has just passed its first Ofsted inspection with flying colours, being rated as Good overall, but with special commendation to the pupils for their ‘outstanding’ behaviour and ‘excellent attitudes to learning’. For more news visit www.limetreeschool.org.uk

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Leatherhead • Ashtead • Epsom An independent prep school for boys and girls aged 2-13

Join us at one of our Open Days Pre-Preps: Epsom & Leatherhead only 19 September 9.30am to 11.30am 12 November 9.30am to 11.30am Prep School: 26 September & 13 November | From 9:15am (Headmaster’s Talk at 9:30am)

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Education ‘LOVE GOD, LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR’

An outstanding independent school for girls & boys aged 2-13 years

Independent School OPEN MORNINGS Autumn Term 2015 for prospective parents Some open events require advance HAZELWOOD SCHOOL Limpsfield, Oxted booking, so please call the school to check. RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 ABERDOUR SCHOOL Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs.

Tel: 01737 354119 aberdourschool.co.uk 9th October, 9.30am BELMONT SCHOOL Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01306 730852 belmont-school.org 18th September, 8.15am BRAMLEY SCHOOL Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01737 812004 bramleyschool.co.uk 14th November, 10am CATERHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Harestone Valley Rd, CR3 6YB Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: Anita Noble, Registrar on 01883 335046 caterhamprepschool.co.uk 19th September, 9.30am

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Taste of Farlington - 19th September 2015 Open event with food and craft fair

CHINTHURST SCHOOL Tadworth KT20 5AP Boys & girls 2-13 yrs. Call Angie Webster on 01737 812011 chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk 8th & 10th October, 9.30am CITY OF LONDON FREEMEN’S SCHOOL Ashtead, KT21 1ET Tel: 01372 822423 Co-ed, day & boarding, 7-18 yrs. clfs.surrey.sch.uk 3rd October & 7th November, 9.45am COPTHORNE PREP SCHOOL Copthorne, W. Sussex RH10 3HR Tel: 01342 712311 copthorneprep.co.uk Co-ed, day & boarding (from Y3), 2.5-13yrs 3rd October, 10am CRANMORE SCHOOL Epsom Rd, W. Horsley, KT24 6AT Co-ed 2.5 -7yrs, Boys 7 -13yrs.

Tel: 01483 280340 cranmoreprep.co.uk 25th September & 3rd October, 9.30am

712194 hazelwoodschool.co.uk (also Hazelwood’s Nursery, The Larks, Oxted) 9th October, 9.30am LINGFIELD NOTRE DAME SCHOOL Lingfield RH7 6PH. Co-educational Inter-denominational, 2½ -18 years. Tel: 01342 838153 (Admissions) lingfieldnd.co.uk Senior School Open Morning: 10th October, 9.45am MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL & NURSERY Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs.

Call Mrs Fowell on 01372 457077 manorhouseschool.org 17th October MICKLEFIELD SCHOOL Reigate RH2 9DU Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01737 224212 micklefieldschool.co.uk Drop in Morning, 14th October MOON HALL COLLEGE & BURY’S COURT Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys & girls, 2.5-16 yrs.

Call 01306 611372 or visit buryscourtschool. co.uk & moonhallcollege.co.uk 10th September, 9.15am OAKHYRST GRANGE SCHOOL Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 343344 oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Friday 16th October, 10am-12pm PENNTHORPE SCHOOL Rudgwick , W. Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Tel: Fiona Long: 01403 822391 pennthorpe.com 19th & 22nd September, 9.30am PRIORY PREP SCHOOL Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Tel: 01737 366942 prioryprep.co.uk Nursery Open Morning: 2nd October, 9.30am. Prep School: 3rd October, 10am & 20th November, 10am

DOWNSEND SCHOOL PRE-PREPS Leatherhead, Ashtead & Epsom.

Boys and girls, 2-6 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk 19th September, 9.30 (Leatherhead & Epsom only) DOWNSEND PREP SCHOOL Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs. Tel: 01372 372311 downsend.co.uk 26th September, 9.30am ESSENDENE LODGE SCHOOL Caterham CR3 5PB Girls & boys, 2.5-11 yrs.

Tel: 01883 348349 essendenelodge.co.uk 3rd October & 26th November Registered Charity number: 307048

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

To arrange a personal visit, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Sue Apps, on 01403 282 573.

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FARLINGTON SCHOOL Strood Park, Horsham, W Sussex RH12 3PN Girls 3-18yrs.Day & boarding. Tel: 01403 254967 farlingtonschool.net 19th September, 10am

REDEHALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 842987 redehall.surrey.sch.uk 10th October, 10am REIGATE ST MARY’S Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs.

Tel: 01737 244880 reigatestmarys.org 23rd September & 18th November, 10.30am

GLENESK SCHOOL East Horsley KT24 6NS Girls & boys, 2-7yrs. Tel: 01483 282329 gleneskschool.co.uk 15th October, 10am

ROYAL ALEXANDRA & ALBERT SCHOOL Reigate RH2 0TD Boys & girls, 7-18 yrs.

Tel: 01737 649000 raa-school.co.uk 26th September & 10th October, 9am

GREENACRE SCHOOL Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Call Lesley Armstrong, Admissions Registrar, on 01737 352114 greenacre.surrey.sch.uk 26th September, 9am, 12th November, 10.45am

ST TERESA’S NURSERY & PREP SCHOOL Effingham RH5 6ST. Girls, 2-18 yrs.

Call Annabel Charles on 01372 750 204 st-teresas.com 26th September, 10am

THE HAWTHORNS SCHOOL Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs.

Tel: 01883 743048 hawthorns.com Thursday 1st October and Friday 13th November

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WARLINGHAM PARK SCHOOL, NURSERY, PRE-SCHOOL & PREP Chelsham Common, Warlingham CR6 9PB Boys and girls, 2-11 yrs. Tel: 01883 626844 warlinghamparkschool.com Friday 9th October, 9.30am

Education First Day Nerves In order to relieve the stress and anxiety of parents sending their child to a new school, PTA UK have teamed up with iChild and Parcelforce to deliver free ‘Welcome Packs’ set to reach over 80,000 parents across the UK. The packs will offer advice from both parents and teachers on how best to support their child’s education. They also include a letter welcoming parents to their school and PTA, some fun worksheets, crayons and a range of special offer vouchers. There is also the chance to win £250 through a prize draw, and 11 Micro Scooters through a drawing competition, inviting children to share what they think their first day at school will be like.

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Out & About THEATRES

Shows for families and children. Please check ticket prices and times with the theatre. Many theatres also have a family film schedule as well.

The Harlequin Theatre Redhill, RH1 1NN

Tel: 01737 276 500 harlequintheatre.co.uk Horrible Histories, Thursday 10th-Sunday 13th September. Two new shows, Groovy Geeks and Incredible Invaders, use 3D special effects to bring the characters alive on stage!

Misstasia, Thursday 29th October, 2pm.

Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists, the four princesses with perfect voices sing Disney classics and more.

Fairfield Halls Croydon, CR9 1DG

Tel: 020 8688 9291 fairfield.co.uk Mister Maker Live! Saturday 17th October Arty adventures and a big ‘make’ to take part in.

Dinosaur Zoo, Sunday 25th October & Monday 26th October Bringing prehistoric creatures to life onstage.

Peppa Pig’s Big Surprise Saturday 31st October

Polka Children’s Theatre Wimbledon SW19 1SB Tel: 020 8543 4888 polkatheatre.com World class theatre just for children. See website for all the latest shows.

Can you dance?

Have you got a budding stage star in the family? The Harlequin Theatre is auditioning for dancers for its Christmas production of Aladdin. They are looking for Junior dancers aged 8-12 years (should not exceed 4’6”).

The Hawth Theatre Crawley, RH10 6YZ Tel: 01293 553 636 hawth.co.uk Oliver! Thursday 24th-Saturday 26th September Popular British musical performed by the Ariel Theatre Company.

The Hollywood Special Effects Show, Wednesday 30th September Family show taking you behind the scenes of your favourite films to discover the secrets of movie magic.

The Basil Brush Show, Sunday 4th October The cheeky fox visit The Hawth with his friend Mr Stephen. Meet them after the show!

Leatherhead Theatre Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141 theleatherheadtheatre.org

Show Me Show Me, Saturday 19th September BBC kids favourite visits Leatherhead featuring the toys and characters from the show. Chris Jarvis from the show will meet fans at the theatre on Saturday 12th September, 12.30pm.

Sing-Along-Frozen, Thursday 29th October Full screening of the Disney favourite, with the lyrics on screen.

Dorking Halls Dorking, RH4 1SG

Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk The Basil Brush Show, Saturday 17th October The cheeky fox visits with his friend Mr Stephen.

Tree Fu-Tom Live, 24th October CBeebies favourite in his first ‘live’ stage show.

All dancers must be local to the theatre and must attend regular dance lessons in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, following a recognised examination syllabus. If you fit the bill, come along on Sunday 20th September 1-5pm for auditions. For info on the commitment required, please call 01737 276500 or email harlequin@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Polka Theatre writing competition for budding playwrights The Wimbledon-based children’s theatre is offering kids the chance to have their own creations included in a new professionally staged Polka show opening in April 2016.

In conjunction with the V&A’s Museum of Childhood archives, the theatre is asking children to write a story inspired by one of the photos in the museum’s collection.

Stories can be submitted by schools or individuals and children can write their stories on their own, in pairs or groups.

Check out the Polka’s website for links to the photos and for more information about the rules. Entries by Friday 23rd October. polkatheatre.com

PANTO NEWS The Harlequin Theatre in Redhill hosted a press launch for its Christmas pantomime Aladdin last month – with a chance for local press to meet star of the show Lee Latchford Evans (of Steps fame).

This year’s production is sponsored

by Vines of Redhill and Puzzler publishing. BGT semi-finalists Misstasia also performed Disney classics, including kids favourite Let It Go from Frozen – and will be performing at the theatre during October half term. A perfect treat for your little princesses!

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Have you got a favourite fairytale?

Find out where you can see it on stage this Christmas. Booking now open!

Aladdin – Harlequin Theatre

Redhill, RH1 1NN 11TH DECEMBER-3RD JANUARY Tel: 01737 276 500 harlequintheatre.co.uk

A Christmas Carol – Rose Theatre Kingston KT1 1HL

1ST DECEMBER-3RD JANUARY Tel: 020 8174 0090 rosetheatrekingston.org

Cinderella – Dorking Halls

Dorking, RH4 1SG 19-28TH DECEMBER Tel: 01306 881717 dorkinghalls.co.uk

Cinderella – Fairfield Halls Croydon, CR9 1DG 4TH DECEMBER-3RD JANUARY. Tel: 020 8688 9291 fairfield.co.uk

Beauty and the Beast – Epsom Playhouse

Epsom, KT18 5AL 13TH DECEMBER-3RD JANUARY Tel: 01372 742555 epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Dick Whittington – Leatherhead Theatre

Leatherhead KT22 8DN 16-24TH DECEMBER Tel: 01372 365141 theleatherheadtheatre.org

Jack and the Beanstalk – The Hawth Theatre

Crawley, RH10 6YZ 11TH DECEMBER-3RD JANUARY Tel: 01293 553 636 hawth.co.uk

Jack and the Beanstalk – Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Guildford, GU1 3UX 4TH DECEMBER-3RD JANUARY Tel: 01483 440000 yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

Snow White – Chequer Mead Theatre East Grinstead, RH19 3BS 19-30TH DECEMBER

Tel: 01342 302000 chequermead.org.uk

Nature Notes Out & About

Garden Tips for Autumn Although the summer sunshine is starting to wane, your garden still has plenty to offer, so here are a few tips on getting the most from it in these last few weeks.

Now is the best time to plant spring flowering bulbs like daffodils. These bulbs like a sunny site with well-drained soil. It’s best to plant them in groups (about 6 bulbs) for an effective show.

For those growing pumpkins for Halloween, make sure that you sit the fruit on an old tile to prevent rot, and make sure any shading leaves are cut back to expose the fruit to the sun.

Leave some seed heads standing over the winter. They provide a valuable food source to birds and important shelter for insects.

Garden Game: Supply your child(ren) with an empty matchbox each and challenge them to see who can find and fit the most items in their box. All the items should be from the garden i.e. no loom bands! See who comes back with the most interesting collection of garden goodies.

Mrs Trim Trowel “For all your lighter gardening needs”. Tel: 07970 406637 MrsTrimTrowel@gmail.com

Visit the Surrey Hills Wood Fair this October Surrey Hills Wood Fair at Birtley House, near Guildford, takes place from 3-4th October in a stunning Surrey Hills woodland setting. A fantastic day out for all the family, The Wood Fair is free for children under 12 years. There are a variety of activities including coppice crafts and wood products, horse & wagon rides, bug hunts, children’s activities including tree climbing and zip wire and animal attractions.

The Man in the Moon Theatre Company is providing a theatre tent with a programme of specially commissioned performances. Dogs on leads are welcome and parking is free. The fair runs from 10am5pm. www.surreyhills woodfair.co.uk.

A Goldfinch

Hedgehogs & Hibernation

© National Trust Images. Registered Charity Number 205846.

Autumn is on its way, and soon Hedgehogs and other small animals will be hibernating for the winter months. Find out more about Hedgehogs & Hibernation at Gatton Park on Wed 29th October.

Discover these prickly creatures through games, art and trails.

Suitable for kids age 4-7, price is £7 per child. Tel: 01737 649066 or visit gattonpark.com for more info.

Enjoy hallowe'en fun and fresh air this half-term at a National Trust property near you

Pip’s Corner opens The British Wildlife Centre opened a new children’s play area during the summer, launched by actress Finty Williams and her mother Dame Judy Dench. The new activity area features an otter bank for climbing over and sliding down, a red squirrel skills area with stepping stones, log path and climbing frame for balancing, a watch tower for wonderful views of the deer park and a jumping pit.

half-term in Surrey

Hatchlands Park, Claremont Landscape Garden, Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey Hills, River Wey Navigations, Ham House, Morden Hall Park, Polesden Lacey

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/events/

Visit the BWT website to find out more about their conservation work www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

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Events Calendar September & October Days Out and Local Attractions Every care is made to ensure that all details are correct at time of going to press.

SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 11TH – SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

Life in a Medieval Castle at Arundel Castle & Gardens Arundel, West

Handmade & Homegrown at Hever Castle & Gardens Hever, Kent TN8 7NG.

Sussex, BN18 9AB. Tel: 01903 882173 visits@arundelcastle.org.

See characters living in a Medieval Castle and demonstrating archery, and the Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller weaving historical tales. With costume, weapons, armour and craft displays. 10am5pm. Tickets from £9.

Tel: 01732 861709 hevercastle.co.uk Celebrate all things handmade and homegrown in Kent. Demonstrations from skilled craftspeople, local produce and crafts. Friday 11th & Saturday 12, 10.30am.

Adults £16.00, Children £9.00, <5s free, Family ticket £42.50.

East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RT. Tel: 01483 222482 nationaltrust.org.uk Fun dog show for all the family. Take part in the friendly competitions with your four-legged friend. 11am-4pm. Standard entry plus £2 per class.

Fire and Light Show at Look Out Discovery Centre Bracknell, RG12 7QW

Birds of Prey Day at Claremont Landscape Garden, Portsmouth

Tel: 01344 354400 bracknell-forest.gov. uk/thelookoutdiscoverycentre New weekend show includes fantastic demos to fire your imagination. Find out which creatures create their own light and marvel at the tornado of fire. Saturday 12th. £1.85 addition to entry charge.

Meet a Moth Morning at Walsham Lock Wey & Arun Canal, Woking.

Take part in national Moth Night by joining us to open our moth trap and studying the night’s finds. Sunday 13th. £2.50.

SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER Wey River Festival at Dapdune Wharf

Guildford, GU1 4RR. Festival of boats moored at Dapdune with illuminated pageant at dusk. Craft activities, willow weaving, & the Surrey Wood Turners. 11am.

Canine Capers at Hatchlands Park

Rd, Esher, KT10 9JG. Tel: 01372 467806 nationaltrust.org.uk Learn more about these magnificent birds and enjoy two flying displays during the day.

10.30am-4.30pm. Standard entry fees apply.

Tel: 01306 876591 dorkingmuseum.org.uk Discover dinosaurs and make a 3D Iguanadon or Baronyx Walkerei. 2.003.30pm. Adults £2, Children £1, <5s free.

Pierrepont Farm Family Day The Reeds, Farnham GU10 3BS Tel: 07530 949302 info@surreyhillssociety.org All-day family event on dairy farm. Find out about this working farm with tractors, cows and lots of wildlife. 10.30am-3.15pm. £5 for SHS members, £6.50 for non-members.

Radio Times Festival at Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey, KT8 9AU. Tel: 0871 2305 539 radiotimesfestival.com Brand new festival celebrating the best of TV, radio and literature. Loads of kid’s entertainment, with appearances from author David Walliams, Gruffalo author and illustrator Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler and Little Princess creator Tony Ross. Shaun the Sheep and Morph Model Making Workshops, plus delicious food from pop-up gourmet street stalls.

Waterstones bookshop will be on site and hosting signings after writers’ sessions.

Thurs 24th-Sun 27th. Ticket prices vary for each event, so please visit website for more info.

Banstead Country Fayre

at Banstead Woods, Holly Lane, CR5 3NR bansteadcountryfayre.org.uk Countryside festival organised by Banstead Scouts with demos and displays local craft, rides, bouncy castle, woodland walks and storytelling. Saturday 27th, 10.30am- 4.30pm. Entry £2 per car.

FARMING & FOOD The Surrey Farm Food and Drink Festival 12th- 26th September

Annual Surrey festival giving people the opportunity to experience life on local farms. Visitors will be able to taste what’s grown, reared and brewed on their doorstep. Visit the website for more details – here are just a selection of events:

Saturday 12th September, Rare Breeds Walk 10am-4pm

Family Dinosaur Event at Dorking Museum, 62 West St, Dorking, RH4 1BS.

THURSDAY 24TH -SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER

Wildcroft Rare Breeds, Clear Barn Farm, Puttenham, GU3 1AL. Farm walks to see five rare breeds of pig, rare breed sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, geese and bees. Tel: 01483 811199, www.wildcroftrarebreeds.co.uk

Sunday 20th September, Dairy Farm Walk, 2-5pm. Goldstone Farm, Polesdon Lacey. Trailer tours to see the 2015 Surrey County Show Reserve Dairy Ayrshire cattle, calves and milking in a stunning setting. Enjoy games, including welly wanging and homemade cakes. Tel: 07587 189135.

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Saturday 26th September, Walk and Activity Day 10.30am-

4.30pm, Imbhams Farm, Furnace Place Estate, Haslemere, GU27 2EX. Follow the ‘flour trail’, see the farm, discover wildlife habitats and encounter bats. Mill your own flour at the Imbhams Farm Granary and have a go at course fishing. Don’t miss a ‘Walk on the wildside’ at 2pm with Jim Jones from the Surrey Wildlife Trust. Tel: 01428 644088.

The Food & Drink Festival culminates with the SURREY GAME AND COUNTRY FAIR on Sunday 27th September

at Loseley Park nr Guildford, GU3 1HS. Entertainment includes stunt horses and riders, gundogs and sheepdogs, falconry, have-a-go-shooting (for all ages), donkey rides, Punch & Judy, a dog show and lots more. www.surreycountyshow.co.uk

Events Calendar Bird of Prey Displays at RHS Wisley Woking,

Harvest Home at Dapdune Wharf

GU23 6QB Tel: 0845 260 9000 rhs.org.uk/wisley See these magnificent birds up close, with agility displays at 11am and 2pm on Seven Acre Lawn. Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th. Standard entry fees apply.

Guildford, GU1 4RR Autumnal crafts, Morris dancing and apple pressing with a bonfire from 12pm. Sunday 4th, 11am-4pm. Standard entry fee plus £2.50 for children’s activities.

SATURDAY 10TH - SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival

Thomas the Tank Engine at the Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Station, Kent, TN30 6HE. Tel: 01580 765155 kesr.org.uk Travel with Thomas as many times as you like between Tenterden and Rolvenden Stations. Meet Rusty and Dusty and watch Sir Topham’s mischievous comedy sidekicks. Balloon modelling and magic shows, and adventures with Thomas in ‘Tale of the Brave’ on the station’s big screen. Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th. Adults £17.00, Children 18m-15yrs £13.00, family ticket £51.50, <18m free.

Various locations, Tunbridge Wells. Tel: 07850 576660 twpuppetryfestival.org Performances to suit everybody, including free, traditional Punch & Judy and other outdoor puppetry shows for families throughout the day on the Bandstand in The Pantiles. Complete with crocodile and sausages! Saturday 10th, 10am-9pm.

Prices £5 to £18.

Campfire and Conkers on Denbies Hillside, Dorking.

Tel: 01372 220644 surreyhills@nationaltrust. org.uk Help ranger Rob to light a brilliant bonfire and hunt for the glossiest conkers around. Sunday 11th, 10am12pm. £4 adults, £6 children.

Booking essential.

The Big Draw! at Dorking Museum, 62 West St, Dorking RH4 1BS. Tel: 01306 876591 dorkingmuseum.org.uk Choose an item to draw from the museum and put it on their giant time line! No need to book, just drop in. 2.003.30pm. Adults £2, Children £1, <5s free, family ticket £4.50

SATURDAY 17TH - SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER National Apple Festival at Brogdale Collections Brogdale Farm, Faversham,

Kent, ME13 8XZ . Tel: 01795 536250 brogdalecollections.org Display of 400 apple varieties. Tractor and walking tours of the orchards. Live music, local food, miniature train rides, crafting and face painting. Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th. 10am-5pm. £8.00 adult, £4.00 child, £20.00 Family.

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The Elmbridge Food Festival

at Painshill, Cobham, KT11 1JE. Tel: 01372 474176 elmbridge.gov. uk/foodfestival ‘Little Foodies’ children’s area returns to the Festival. Kid’s entertainment includes arts and crafts activities, face painting, balloon modeling, Tudor-style sweet making and a treasure trail around Painshill. Over 40 stalls of local produce and live music.

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th.

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Birtley House, near Guildford - SEE PAGE 23

Autumn Woodfest at RHS Wisley Woking, GU23 6QB Tel:

0845 260 9000 rhs.org.uk/wisley Don’t miss out on the GB team of Stihl Timbersports rip-roaring axe and chainsaw action. Trad crafts, artisan demos and specialised exhibitors including The Woodland Trust in Wilson’s Wood. Standard entry fees apply.

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Spooky Trail (on The Discovery Walk) at Priory Farm Nutfield,

RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 823 304 prioryfarm.co.uk Seek out spooks and spiders on the Spooky Trail. Saturday 17th October-Sunday 1st November, 9.30am - 4.00pm (10.30am-4pm Sun). Entry to Discovery Walk £2.50. Tractor rides to pumpkin field, Saturday 10th, Sunday 11th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October. 1-4pm. £2 plus cost of pumpkin. The Final Hour Bring your lanterns along for an even spookier trail after dusk – you never know what may be lurking in the shadows! Thursday 29th, Friday 30th & Saturday 31st October.

SATURDAY 24TH OCT– SUNDAY 1ST NOV, Hallowe’en Through the Looking Glass at Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, RH5 6BD. Tel: 01372 452048 nationaltrust.org.uk Follow the Wonderland creatures in the woods to warn Alice of danger.

10am–3.30pm. £2 per child.

SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER Haunted Headley’s Hallowe’en Hideouts Headley Heath, nr Dorking Tel: 01372 220644 surreyhills@ nationaltrust.org.uk Den building, marshmallow toasting, spine tingling fun for ages 4 – 13. , 4-7.30pm. £10 per child, <5s free.

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Half Term Get out and about this half term!

MONDAY 26TH-FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER Alice In Wonderland at Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, GU21 6ND shs@surreycc.gov.uk Free half term activities for children ages 3-12yrs, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice In Wonderland. Weird and wonderful craft activities fit for a Mad Hatters Teaparty! Tues 27th-Sat 31st October. Open 9.30am most days; closed Sunday/Mondays. Please check website for more info.

Normans & Crusaders in The Keep Arundel Castle & Gardens, West Sussex, BN18 9AB. Tel: 01903 882173 arundelcastle.org Discover the lives of the 12th Century Normans in The Keep, preparing for the Crusades. Combat, weaponry, armour and crafts displays. Wed 28th-Thurs 29th. 10am-5pm. Tickets from £9

Children’s Craft and Halloween Fun at Claremont Portsmouth Rd,, Esher KT10 9JG. Tel: 01372 467806 nationaltrust.org.uk Come along and take part in children’s craft sessions from 10.30am12.30pm on 26th- 28th & 30th, and pumpkin carving on Thurs 29th (please bring your own!). Spooky story telling at the lake on Fri 30th. All activities £1.50.

Dino Fun at Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, GU1 4RR Tel: 01483 561 389 riverwey@nationaltrust.org.uk Travel back 200 million years and see if Wharf-o-saurus Rex really existed. Fun-filled week of dinosaur activities, crafts and a trail for all ages. On Sat 31 Oct the spooky halloween dinosaurs are out to get you! Mon 26th Oct-Sun 1st Nov, 11am-4pm.

Half-term fun at Box Hill Tadworth, KT20 7LB. Tel: 01372 220644 surreyhills@nationaltrust.org.uk Family-fun for all ages throughout half-term week – check website for all details. Children 3+. Monday 26th October-Friday 30th October, 11am-4pm Ride the Hill at Priory Farm Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Tel: 01737 822458 ridethehill.com Exciting mountainboarding days for kids aged 8+yrs. Open week days during school holidays, and weekends the rest of the year. Dirt scooters also available. Call for opening times and to book.

Wildlife Rangers at Tilgate Park Crawley, RH10 5PQ. Tel: 07771 375 254 tomforward@sussexwt.org.uk Become a Wildlife Ranger and take action to protect and learn about local wildlife. To join the group and find out what is planned for the sessions, please get in touch. Meet on Fridays. New group starting in Horley soon! Friday 30th, 10am-3pm.

Age 12-16yrs. £10

HALF TERM FUN AT DENBIES Denbies in Dorking has a packed programme of activities for all the family this half term.

Get ready for…

British Wildlife Centre

Over 40 different native wild animal species

Open at weekends & during state school hols

Half term open: Sat 24 Oct - Sun 1 Nov

1 child FREE with this advert - save £8.00!

Valid to Sunday 1 Nov 2015 with one full paying adult - No cash alternative One voucher per party - No photocopies - Not to be used with other offers (FSE 09-15)

We’re on the A22, Newchapel, nr Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF

01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

Monday 26th-Friday 30th October - Lego exhibition hosted by Lego artist Craig Stephens. Daily brick build and craft activities. 2yrs+. 11am-3pm. £1.50.

Monday 26th October - Birds of Prey. Talk and displays from these spectacular birds. 2yrs+. 11am – 3pm. Free admission.

Tuesday 27th October - The Spookiest Fairy Tale Ever Told presented by Hobgoblin Children’s Theatre. Age 5-12yrs. £7.25.

Wednesday 28th October - Tropical Creepy Crawly Road Show. Urban Farm present creepy crawly creatures from all over the globe. Age 5-12yrs. £7.25.

Thursday 29th October - Mobile Planetarium. State-ofthe-art 6 metre digital mobile planetarium with its 360 degree experience. Age 5-12yrs. £7.50. There will also be a Punch & Judy show for some traditional family fun.

Denbies Estate, London Rd, Dorking RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876 616. Please check website for times www.denbies.co.uk

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Events Calendar Peux-Tu Cuisiner?

Kids Cook French by Claudine Pepin and her father, renown chef Jacques Pepin, is packed with recipes written in both English and French and is beautifully illustrated throughout.

It is a super way to have fun in the kitchen and learn at the same time.

Including simple French recipes like Beef Bourginon, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be perfect comfort food for the chilly nights ahead! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take our word for it, Manal Leech of local French school La Petit Ă&#x2030;cole de Reigate has reviewed it for us. She says â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It is lovely to see how a family can come together and create such a clever book, which involves so many diďŹ&#x20AC;erent skills for children such as maths, science, languages and most of all cooking!

HOLIDAY CLUB PROVIDERS Please see our Clubs & Classes directory on pages 11-18, as

Well illustrated, with a real sense of joy and passion. The index is a real source of learning with an exhaustive list of vocabulary both in French and English - great for my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French GCSE. I cannot wait to get cooking with my girls!â&#x20AC;? Available now from Quarry books, ÂŁ12.99.

many clubs also run holiday courses and drop-in classes.

Cranbrook Adventurers Coppingham Cottage, Horley, RH6 9EF. Tel: 01293 823163 cranbrooknursery.co.uk 8am6pm. Ages 4-11yrs. ÂŁ38.25 per day.

Wild Learning Tel: 01483 424400 wild-learning.co.uk Day activities and camps at Alice Holt, Polesden Lacey, Claremont and Winkworth. 10.15am-4pm. Ages 5-12yrs. ÂŁ38.50 per day.

FAMILIES SURREY EAST HAS ONE COPY OF KIDS COOK FRENCH TO GIVE AWAY! Please answer the following question: What is the French word for Cooking?

Email your answer with your name and address to editor@ familiessurreyeast.co.uk by 31st October. Please title your email KIDS COOK FRENCH. Winner will be picked at random.

Supercamps Tel: 01235 467300 supercamps.co.uk Activities at venues in Sutton and South Croydon. Ages 4-14yrs. ÂŁ45 per day or ÂŁ180 per week.

Mega Days at Hawthorns Hawthorns School, Blethingley,

WIN TICKETS TO THE DISCOVER DOGS

RH1 4QJ Tel: 01883 743377 hawthorns.com Ages 3-12yrs.

9am-4pm ÂŁ31 per day.

Eukanuba Discover Dogs show runs at Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Excel centre from October 17th-18th. Find out about British breeds on the brink of extinction and see dogs with dreadlocks, to those with no hair at all! Check the website for more info at discoverdogs. co.uk. Kids under 12 go free, but we have a family ticket to give away. To enter, please answer the following question: Which Dodie Smith novel (also a Disney film) features 101 dogs? Email your answer with your name and address to editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk by 30th September 2015. Please title your email DISCOVER DOGS. Winner picked at random.

Action House St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, Dorking, RH4 2HS.

Tel: 07984 405484 action-houseco.uk 5-11yrs. 9am-5pm ÂŁ22.15. Half day ÂŁ14.

YMCA ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk

REDHILL: Y-Kids playschemes for 4-12yrs. 10am-4pm ÂŁ18 BN QN b 5FM REIGATE: Yippee and Yip4Youth playschemes for children with needs and disabilities. 5-18 yrs. 10am-4pm ÂŁ18.

Tel: 01737 222859 BANSTEAD: Y-Kids playschemes for 5-12yrs. 10am-4pm ÂŁ18 BN QN b 5FM

Bowles Outdoor Centre Eridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9LW. Tel: 01892 665665 bowles.ac. Outdoor activities including skiing and snowboarding. Ages 8-15yrs.

Juniper Hall Field Centre Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6DA Tel: 01306 734501 field-studies-council.org 3-day course for 4-8 year olds. Mini beasts, mice and moles!

23rd-25th October. ÂŁ88.

FIREWORKS & BONFIRE PARTIES Please remember to be safe around fireworks, and try and visit an organised display whenever possible. Call for prices, if applicable.

Coldharbour Village Bonfire and Fireworks

Friday 6th November, Leith Hill Tower. As part of the 250th celebrations, the bonfire this year will be held at Leith Hill Tower.

Starts 6pm. Tel: 01306 712580

Forest Green Bonfire & Firework Party Saturday 24th October,

Forest Green Village Green, Nr Dorking. Starts 6pm, bonfire lighting at 6.30pm. Food & drinks stalls and raffle. Tel: 01306 621 225.

October, The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood TN12 6PY. Kentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major fireworks display. Fun fair, huge firework displays, bars & food. hopfarm.co.uk

Brockham Bonfire Saturday 7th November, Brockham Village Green nr Dorking. Huge bonfire on the village green with spectacular fireworks display and refreshment stalls. Stewarded parking in nearby fields. Time tbc. brockhambonfire.co.uk

Warlingham Community Fireworks Saturday 31st October,

Holmbury St Mary Bonfire Saturday 7th November (tbc),

Chipstead Bonfire & Fireworks Thursday 5th November, Mead,

Reigate and Horley Rugby Clubs usually hold firework

Hop Farm Firework Spectacular! Friday 30th-Saturday 31st

John Fisher Sports Club, CR5 1EE. Time tbc.

Holmbury Village Green. Starts at 6.30pm

High Road, Chipstead. Fire lighting at 7.30pm, fireworks at 8pm. Small fairground, stalls and refreshments.

displays. No details available at time of print, but please check familiessurreyeast.co.uk for more info.

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