Families Surrey West Jan Feb 2023 Digital

MERRIST WOOD HOLIDAY CLUB

Need a holiday club in half term and your children love the outdoors? Why not come along and join in the fun at our Merrist Wood Holiday Club!

We are a college with all rare breed animals for your children to meet and learn about. There are lots of activities for your children to do throughout our Wildlife and Conservation week including:

• Archery

• Nature trails

• Mandala art

• Musical instrument making

• Willow weaving

• DIY seed bombs and bird feeders

• Bark rubbing and much more...

The club runs from 9am-4pm or you can extend your hours to 8am-5pm Day ticket - £45 Extended hours ticket - £55 Pick any day you need or the whole week

Book here!

Mon 9 January

Little Twigs

ripley Court School

9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play for children aged 18 months - 3 years with an adult in Ripley Court’s Forest School. Enjoy a snack and hot chocolate at the end! £5 per child, click here to book. Little Twigs runs every Monday in term time.

Tue S 10 January

Mini Gallery explorers

The Lightbox

Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. Spaces are allocated on a first come basis from 10.30am. Suggested donation £3.

Wed 11 January

open rehearsals

Farnham youth Choir

For ages 6-18. Free open rehearsals for their three choirs at 5.15pm. Click here to register.

Fri 13 January

Terrific Toys, Haslemere educational Museum

For under 5s with an adult. 1.302.30pm. Play with replicas of Victorian toys, plus a story and craft. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

Tue S 17 January

Toddler Time

rydes Hill School

Guildford 10am-11am. A mixture of fun and engaging activities run by specialist staff. Sessions are

best suited to children aged 18 months - 3 years with an adult. Runs every Tuesday morning in term time. Free, but booking essential, click here to book.

Wed 18 January

open rehearsals

Farnham youth Choir

For ages 6-18. Free open rehearsals for their three choirs at 5.15pm. Click here to register.

Fri 20 January

Mini Painters, The Lightbox

Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. £5 per child, adult free. Book here.

Watts Tots - Celebrate!

Watts Gallery

Compton For under 5s with an adult. 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. Join in with a collaborative piece to build a firework scene. £5, book here.

SaT 21 January

Water Colour Tall House

Cranleigh arts Centre

Make a watercolour book mark. 9.3010.30am for ages 3-5 and 10.3011.30am

for ages 6+. £8. Book here.

Sun 22 January

LeGo exhibition & Build

denbies Wine estate

Dorking Buy tickets here for one hour sessions which include brick building and play areas. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. £3.75 for ages 6+. Under 5s free with paying adult. Book here. There is also a display of LEGO models (tickets not required for the display).

Fri 27 January

The Gingerbread Man

Haslemere educational Museum

For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Story, craft plus you will decorate a mini gingerbread man to take home. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

Baby Cats Story Time

St Catherine’s Prep School

Bramley 9.30-10.30am for ages 0-4 with an adult. Enjoy a storytime adventure through the engaging telling of a favourite children’s book. Free, but you must book - click here to book.

SaT 28 January

Big Garden Birdwatch

Haslemere educational Museum

10.30am-1pm. Children and adults can have fun together making bird cakes, doing crafts

and discovering the birds in the grounds and galleries. Free. No need to book.

Fri 3 Fe B ruary

Watts Tots - Big & Bold Watts Gallery

Compton 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Build, stack, paint and play on a large scale, with a giant landscape of cardboard boxes and see what you can create! £5, please book here.

SaT 4 Fe B ruary

Sweet Celebrations

Haslemere educational Museum

10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end to sweet rationing following WW2 by trying some old sweet recipes. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Book here.

animal encounters Tour

Merrist Wood College

Guildford 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. Animal Encounter tours allow visitors to view the amazing animal collection at the College. £18 per person. Book here.

Family Fun on the Pottery

Wheel, Farnham Maltings

1-hour sessions at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. £12 per person. All ages welcome, under 7’s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Book here.

Sun 5 Fe B ruary

The Make Space

Watts Gallery

Compton 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm and 3-4pm. Family arts and crafts. £3 + entry. Book here.

Tue S 7 Fe B ruary

Mini Gallery explorers

The Lightbox

Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. Spaces are allocated on a first come basis from 10.30am. Suggested donation £3.

Toddler Tuesday

Surrey Heath Museum

33 Obelisk Way, Camberley 10.30am-12pm. The Hare and the Tortoise story with games, craft and parachute. Drop-in session. £1.50.

Fidgety Fish and Friends

Haslemere educational Museum For under 5s with an adult. 1.30-2.30pm. Join in this story and learn about the friends living under the sea. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

SaT 11 F e B ruary

Footie Feb Half-Term

Guildford Museum

Join the fun footie activities at the exhibition ‘Football! Stories from the Beautiful Game in Guildford and Beyond’. 12–4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Free. Suitable for ages 5+. Click here for more details.

neW Zog Trail at alice Holt

Forest

Everyone’s favourite dragon is returning to Alice Holt

Forest with a brand new family activity trail and free app! The new Zog trail launches on 30 January 2023. Plus you can explore the trails and discover different play areas before treating yourself in the café. Sat Nav: GU10 4LS

Spring into action at Godstone Farm! 11-19 Feb

Baby animals and a heap of activities to entertain your young adventurers, what’s not to love about February half term down on the farm? There’s a range of interesting animal experiences, crafts and storytelling plus the favourites of the farm such as their 500 resident animals and cosy indoor play areas. Booking online here gives you the best price.

elm Children’s Farm

At Elm Children’s Farm in Sutton Green, Guildford you can see alpacas, goats, Shetland ponies, pigs, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and more. Plus there is a small play area for under 5s. Open 10am3.30pm (last entry 3pm). Elm Farm Cafe is open Tues - Sun 9am3.30pm (open daily in half term).

WHAT’S ON DIARY

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SaT 11 - Sun 19 Fe B

Spring into action

Godstone Farm

A range of animal experiences, crafts and storytelling. Plus over 500 animals, indoor play area and lots more fun. Booking recommended.

national Trust Half Term Trails

Enjoy a sea-themed trail around Hatchlands parklandsee how many nautical themed ducks you can spot (included in admission). Enjoy a family trail through the garden at Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher or explore the fun trail at Winkworth Arboretum, Godalming (normal admission + small charge for the trail).

At Polesden Lacey, Gt Bookam, there will be a fun bug trail inside the house. Look out for giant, knitted bugs hidden around the mansion (included in admission). There is also a brand new play area at Polesden Lacey. All trails are from 10am-3pm. Click here for more details.

Half Term at Watts Gallery

Compton For ages 5+. Visit the Faces of Fame exhibition and celebrate the people in the portraits. Take part in a creative workshop to interpret your own Hall of Fame, or listen into storytelling in the Galleries. More details here.

Guildford Spectrum

Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of activities, including tenpin bowling, ice skating and four swimming pools. In the pools, you can show off your skills on the diving boards, race down the waterslides or test your stamina during a lane swimming session. Everyone can enjoy the indoor ice rink all year round or you can challenge your friends and family to a game of bowling or enjoy the exciting soft play, ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’. All activities can be booked here.

airHop

Rain or shine, skies are always blue at AirHop!

Enjoy over 30,000sq ft of ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids with loads of attractions to keep the whole gang happy! Standard jump sessions are open to everyone aged 4+. Younger trampolining enthusiasts (6 months - 6 years) can explore the park in a safe and fun environment during dedicated MiniHopper Takeovers. On Friday and Saturday 6-8pm you can experience the park in a cool club atmosphere during a 2-hour bargain After Dark session. Click here to book.

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Mon 13 Fe B ruary

Pyrography and Painting

Workshops, G Live

Guildford 10am-4pm for ages

7-11. £40. Book here.

LeGo exhibition & Build

denbies Wine estate

Dorking Buy tickets here for one hour sessions which include brick building and play areas. £3.75 for ages 6+. Book here. There is also a display of LEGO models (tickets not required for the display).

artbox Spring Workshop

Farnham Maltings

10am-3pm. For ages 6-16. Explore a range of materials and techniques. £60. Book here.

Tue S 14 Fe B ruary

Mini Monet: Water Lillies

West end Centre

Aldershot 10.30am-12.30pm.

Arty fun for ages 5 + with an adult. £13 for one adult and child. Please book here.

3d Self Portraits

The Lightbox

Woking 1.30-3.30pm for ages

5-7. Make your own self portrait sculpture. £9.50, accompanying adult free. Please book here.

LeGo exhibition & Build

denbies Wine estate

Dorking Buy tickets here for one hour sessions which include brick building and play areas. £3.75 for ages 6+. Book here.

There is also a display of LEGO models (tickets not required for the display).

Hearts and Crafts

Haslemere educational Museum

10.30am-1pm. Heart themed arts & crafts. Mem £2, non-mem £4. Book online.

Play in a Day, Princes Hall

Aldershot 10am-5pm. For ages 7-11. £21. Book online.

urban dance Fusion

G Live

Guildford 2-4pm. For ages 7-11. £12. Book online.

Tue S 14 - T H ur S 16 Fe B

Love Hearts - Free Family drop-in activities

Surrey History Centre

130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking

During normal opening hours. Discover some of the love hearts found in the collection and have a go at free craft activities. For ages 3-10. Free parking onsite.

T ue S 14 - SaT 18 Fe B

Fill a Cup of Kindness

Surrey Heath Museum

Camberley 11am-4pm. For kindness week, children can come and write down good deeds to perform during the week. Certificate given. Free, drop-in session.

Wed 15 Fe B ruary

Family drop-in: Big art Fun, The Lightbox

Woking Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm to draw your own fantastic figures in this large scale consequences style collaboration. Suggested donation £3.

Early Birds, Haslemere educational Museum

9-10am. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Booking essential, click here to book. Entry by donation.

Crafty Kids

Museum of Farnham

10am-12pm. For ages 3-7 with an adult. £3.50 per child. No booking needed.

Model Mayhem

aldershot Military Museum

10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm or 3pm. Try model soldier painting. Entry + £3, one model per session. For ages 3+ with an adult. Click here for more details.

dance in a day

Princes Hall

Aldershot 10am-5pm. For ages 6-10. £21. Book here.

Wed 15 - SaT 18 Fe B

Footie Feb Half-Term

Guildford Museum

Join the fun footie activities at the exhibition ‘Football! Stories

from the Beautiful Game in Guildford and Beyond’. 12–4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Free. Suitable for ages 5+. Click here for more details

T H ur S 16 Fe B ruary

Junior animal Keeper experience

Merrist Wood College

Guildford For ages 11-14. Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds, meerkats and more. £70. Book here.

Craft Table

West end Centre

Aldershot 2-2.45pm or 3-3.45pm. Hands-on art for all the family. £3. Booking here is advised.

Graffiti Workshop

G Live

Guildford 10am-4pm for ages 7-11. £40. Book here.

Crafty Kids

Museum of Farnham

10am-12pm. For ages 3-7 with an adult. £3.50 per child. No booking needed.

Model Mayhem

aldershot Military Museum

Try model soldier painting. Entry + £3, one model per session. For ages 3+ with an adult. Click here for more details.

T H ur S 16 Fe B C on T.

Hand Casting and drawing

The Lightbox

Woking 1.30-3.30pm for ages 8-11. Learn how to draw hands and then create a cast mould of your hand. £12, please book here.

LeGo® display and open

Build Event, Cranleigh arts Centre 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. £5 per person. Book here.

amazing ammonites

Haslemere educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. For ages 5-11. Be inspired by the wonderful fossil ammonites and make ammonitebased works of art. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Book here.

Fri 17 Fe B ruary

Family drop-in: Paper Tube

Artists, The Lightbox Woking

Drop-in from 1.30–4pm. Using recycled materials create your own version of famous artists.

Suggested donation £3.

Children’s Pottery

West end Centre

Aldershot 10.30am-12.30pm for ages 3-7 with an adult. £13 for one adult and one child. Please book here.

Watts Tots - Big & Bold

Watts Gallery

Compton 10-11am or 11.30am12.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Build, stack, paint and play on a large scale, with a giant landscape of cardboard boxes and see what you can create! £5, please book here.

Fri 24 Fe B ruary

Baby Cats - Lets Get Creative

St Catherine’s Prep School

Bramley 9.30-10.30am. Arts & crafts for ages 2-4 with an adult. Free, but you must book your place online here.

Mini Painters, The Lightbox

Woking For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.40am. £5 per child, adult free. Book here.

There’s a Monster Who Eats Books, Haslemere educational Museum

For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Listen to this fun story and find out how books are made and how children’s books in the past differ to those of today. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

Tue S 28 Fe B ruary

Teens Craft - indigo Tie

Dye, West end Centre

Aldershot 6-8pm for ages 13-17. £13. Please book here.

Merrist Wood Holiday Club -

A new holiday club is running at Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon near Guildford this half term (13-17 Feb). The days are 9am-4pm, with extended hours available. You can choose from a Wildlife and Conservation week or an Animal week - book for one day or the whole week! Meet and learn about all the rare breeds at the college or on the Wildlife and Conservation week there are lots of activities including archery, nature trails, mandala art, musical instrument making, willow weaving, DIY seed bombs and much more. Click here to book.

Pitch Pals Half-Term Football Camps

Pitch Pals are running more fantastic football Camps on 13-15 February. All days will run 9am3.30pm (late pick-up of 4pm and half-days available). Your child can expect a camp full of fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all. Expert coaching from FA-qualified Coaches in a safe, fun and inclusive environment. Early booking is recommended to guarantee your child’s space. Book here.

PGL PGL offer all-inclusive residential kids adventure camps for children aged 8-16 during school holidays, including February half term. Choose from 13 UK locations, camp options include Multiactivity, Cooking & Baking and Theme Park with new options for this year: Pony Camps, Sports Camps and Watersports. Camps range from 3-7 nights with a special introductory 2 night option for first time customers! Click here to find out more.

Xtreme activate Holiday day Camp

OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum entertaining and challenging children aged 5-8 and 9-12 years. The Camp runs every school holiday from 8.30am-6pm. Bookings can be made in person at Customer Services or call 01483 443322, option 3. Click here for more information.

Challengers Play Schemes

Disabled and non-disabled children aged 4-12 can come together to play, have fun and make new friends in a safe space. Each Play scheme has a variety of areas set up for different types of play including areas for art and creative activities, larger open spaces for noisy and active play, outside space, a sand and water play area, and a quiet sensory space. 11-17 Feb in Guildford and Farnham.

Sparks4kids Half Term Computer Workshops

For children who love computers, Spark4Kids offer the ultimate holiday activities including coding, touch-typing and games design, from beginners upwards. These workshops are perfect for both beginners and those children who are looking to expand their coding skills. For ages six to teens.

Synergy dance Workshops

Half and full day workshops are running in Feb half term at Guildford Spectrum, QEP Centre (Guildford) and venues in Godalming. The themed workshops are for children aged 5-12, in age appropriate groups. Activities include arts & crafts, dance, parachute fun, games and more.

Baby and Children’s Market

On Saturday 4th February and Saturday 4th March from 10am-12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. £2 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% profit on the day. For more information click here.

Guildford, Godalming, Shalford, Cranleigh

E: guildford@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01483 821932

Cranleigh Arts Centre (Thursday)

*NEW VENUE*

Godalming Masonic Hall (Tuesday & Thursday)

Guildford St John’s Stoke Church (Wednesday)

Shalford Village Hall (Monday & Friday)

Camberley Theatre

The Jungle Book

Thurs 16 Feb 2pm. With original music, audience interaction, and bags of comedy. For ages 4+.

Bring your own Baby Comedy

Thurs 23 Feb 11.30am.

PrinCeS HaLL

Aldershot

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Fri 17 Feb 2pm. With catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping Troll!

West end Centre

Aldershot

Professor Slug’s

House of Bugs

Wed 15 Feb 2.30pm. For ages 3+. Interactive show full of colourful puppets, catchy songs, and educational info.

rhoda McGaw Theatre

Woking

The Smartest

Giant in Town

Tues 7 - Thurs 9 Feb.

Pinocchi

Sun 5 March 2pm & 4.30pm.

Cranleigh arts Centre

The Bubble Show

Tues 14 Feb 2pm. A unique blend of magic, storytelling and bubble art for ages 3-12.

new Victoria Theatre demon dentist

Thurs 9 - Sat 11 Feb.

Museum of Farnham

The Secret Garden

Wed 15 Feb 2.30-5pm. Followed by a puppet workshop. For ages 7+. £10 for show + workshop.

The Leatherhead Theatre animals unleashed Mon 13 Feb 2pm. Puppetry and special effects bring life-like animals and dinosaurs to the stage.

yvonne arnaud Theatre

Guildford

Burglar Bill

Sat 14 Jan 11am & 2pm. With an exciting set design, puppets, and original music and songs. 3+. The Giraffe Who

Wouldn’t Bath

Tues 17 Jan 11.30am & 1.30pm. Inventive, interactive and creative play for ages 0-4. adventures of an ugly duckling

Wed 8 Feb. An interactive adaptation with sensory role-play for ages 0-4.

Starchitects

Fri 17 - Sat 18 Feb. A visual spectacle with dance-circus fusion and digital projections, for all ages.

The Big Top

Wed 1 March. Meet Bertie, the little boy with a big imagination. For ages 0-4.

Haslemere Hall

dick Whittington

Fri 13 - Sat 21 Jan. Performed by Haslemere Thespians.

electric Theatre

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.

Thurs 19 - Sat 21 Jan. Presented by the British Theatre Academy. The railway Children –a Musical

Tues 31 Jan - Sun 5 Feb.

Let’s all dance – The Princess and The Frog

Sun 12 Feb 11am & 2pm. A classical ballet especially for 2-9 year olds, children with special needs and families.

Morgan & West: unbelievable Science

Sat 18 Feb 2pm.

G Live

Spontaneous Storytelling

Live with danyah Miller

Tues 14 Feb.

Pop Princesses

Sat 18 Feb 1pm.

dorking Halls

elf The Musical

Sat 28 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm. An amateur production.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Tues 31 Jan - Wed 1 Feb.

Jurassic earth 2023

Sat 11 Feb 11.30am & 2.30pm.

Live dinosaur show!

Farnham Maltings

Flotsam and Jetsam

Thurs 16 Feb 11.30am or 2.30pm. With original music and delightful puppetry. For ages 4+.

Bring your own Baby Comedy

Thurs 12 Jan, Thurs 16 Feb.

11 Feb - 19 Feb 2023

Spring has sprung at Godstone Farm! Create special memories this half term, with baby animals due, interactive talks, crafts and so much more. There is only one place to be this half term.

Love craft – creative Valentine fun

Kids often like to celebrate Valentine’s Day by making something special for their parents, other family members or friends. Here are some ideas to get their creative juices flowing.

DIY felt heart brooch

Valentine’s Day selfie frame

Friendship key chain

Easy friendship rocks

BFF heart necklace

Easy torn paper heart

Loveworm bookmark

Valentine tree craft

Valentine heart fridge magnet

Classes now available in Liphook, Godalming and Haslemere

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Tackling toddler tantrums

By Sarah Ockwell-Smith

The ‘terrible twos’ aren’t called that for nothing! This stage of a child’s life is all about big feelings. Scientifically, it relates to the undeveloped prefrontal brain cortex meaning a child is unable to regulate their own emotions.

What is a tantrum?

Tantrums describe the state of an individual who is out of control, full of big emotions and stress hormones and unable to calm themselves down. Tantrums can happen right into adulthood but adults learn to self-soothe.

Toddlers don’t possess these skills yet. They are not being naughty or manipulative, they are simply being toddlers. Tantrums are a normal and exceedingly common feature of child development. Research has found that nearly nine in ten children between 18 months and 2 years regularly have tantrums, with most having at least one a day, lasting on average between thirty and sixty seconds (although it is not uncommon for them to occur far more frequently and last for much longer).

‘No’ to the naughty step

Contrary to popular belief, ignoring, shaming or punishing tantrums can make a toddler’s behaviour much worse. These approaches ignore a child’s difficult underlying feelings and don’t resolve the cause

or help the toddler regulate their behaviour. Experts have discovered just how much infant brains are affected by the level of parental care they receive. With nurturing attention, the part of their brains responsible for regulating emotion become better connected as they grow.

St Hilary’s nursery and Kindergarten

St Hilary’s Nursery and Kindergarten provides an ideal introduction to your child’s education. The Early Years have their own colourful and fun indoor and outdoor learning areas, but also benefit from using the facilities available in the wider school, including specialist teaching in outdoor learning, music and gym.

Barrow Hills School nursery

Nursery children develop new skills by choosing to play alongside or with their peers in the calm, warm environment of their bright, well-equipped classroom and covered outside area. Experienced staff guide them in their learning and provide a range of engaging activities.

St andrew’s nursery

St. Andrew’s School is a respected and thriving coeducational Prep School, set in

11 acres of grounds near Woking. The Nursery offers its young pupils a great start to their education, fostering lifelong learning in a happy environment of trust and support. There are excellent facilities and beautiful grounds, with wonderful spaces to play and learn.

The nursery at ripley Court School

The Nursery is part of a thriving prep school, set on 19 acres and offering indoor and outdoor learning environments including Forest School. The Nursery has a warm and stimulating atmosphere and the dedicated staff are committed to providing the best possible start to a child’s education journey.

rydes Hill nursery

Many happy days await Rydes Hill Nursery children as they ignite their natural curiosity and joy at discovering the world around them. The children benefit from being part of the school community, tapping into specialist teachers to experience Forest School, Music, Drama, Cooking, Dance and more!

Best batch cooking recipes

Here’s our recommendations for getting going with hearty batch cooked meals that the whole family will enjoy.

Pulled

chicken and black bean chilli

Mexican-inspired dish which can easily be doubled and frozen.

Crusty cheddar pies

Designed to be made ahead and frozen.

Five-bean chilli

Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli.

Big-batch bolognese

Enjoy half fresh and freeze the other half for a speedy midweek meal.

Very easy lasagne

Simple method for cooking portions of homemade lasagne.

Ultimate chicken korma

Mild curry suitable for even spice-averse kidsperfect for freezing.

Butternut squash

balti

A tasty vegetarian curry alternative.

Macaroni cheese

Classic dish made easy to batch up for the freezer.

Curried fishcakes

A family favourite – with a spicy twist!

Confidence building weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. Classes are designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination.

independent School open days

Click on listings for more information

School open day date

Barrow Hills School, Witley

Mixed 2-13 years.

Belmont School

Holmbury St Mary

Mixed 3-16 years.

Cranmore School. Boys 2-16 years and girls 2-7 years.

Ripley Court School

Mixed 3-11 years.

Fri 24 Feb 9.45am

Early Years/ Prep: Tues 28 Feb 10am.

Fri 12 May.

Benefits of early reading

By Liz Walker from www.readingchest.co.uk SaV e £5!

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery, Guildford Girls 3-11 years, Boys 3-7 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell

Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley Girls 4-18 years.

Nursery taster morning Wed 25 Jan. Enjoy a funfilled morning in the Nursery and find out more about Ripley Court School.

Please contact the school for a personal tour with the headmistress.

Fri 10 March 9am-11am.

Fri 12 May 9am-11am.

Fri 3 Feb 9.45am

Thurs 9 March 9.45am

Fri 12 May 9.45am.

One of the best things you can do for your children’s education is to encourage an interest in books from the earliest age. Children who have enjoyed sharing books in their early years are more likely to develop a love of reading themselves. Reading aloud to your children will also help them to develop a rich vocabulary and improve listening and comprehension skills.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead

Mixed 2-16 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming

Mixed 2-11 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere

Mixed 2-11 years

Sat 4 Feb 10am-12pm.

Fri 10 March.

Becoming familiar with books and understanding how they work are important steps of learning to read and should start as early as possible. Preschool children who are read to frequently will gradually learn how books work - that a book has a front and back and that you read from left to right. As children get older, it is also good to point other things out, such as - words are made up of letters and there are spaces between the words. Later, as children learn letters and sounds, they can have fun pointing out those they recognise.

Fri 3 Feb 9.30-11am.

Fri 3 March 9.30-11am.

When your child is ready to start their own reading journey, visit readingchest.co.uk, for advice and access to a wide variety of books for young readers. Quote FAMSW to get £5 off your 1st month’s subscription.

Put a spring in your child’s step with Perform Perform confidencebuilding classes are sure to blow away the winter cobwebs and will help children feel energised and inspired. This term sees 4-7s trapezing and somersaulting into a Circus Adventure whilst 7-12s work on a fun and funky adaptation of Robin Hood, in Outlaw. Perform’s classes have a special emphasis on child development, using a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s potential. Perform classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Coordination, and Concentration. Click here to find a class local to you.

Is your school looking to upgrade their playground?

Playscene are a family run business based in Hampshire, they have over 20 years’ experience and are knowledgeable in creating unique and exciting playground environments for schools and communities. They have worked with many local schools on a range of different schemes, they understand the benefits that come from play, particularly in a child’s early years where imagination, confidence, judgement, and social awareness are developed alongside physical activity.

Click here for more details.

women and mum’s singing group welcoming new members!

Local

The Singing Collective is a singing group that focus on singing for joy and wellbeing. There’s no sheet music or requirement to perform. Every Monday a group of women meet at the Haslemere Methodist Church at 7.30pm and every Wednesday morning a group of women, including lots of mums with their babies and toddlers, meet at 10am at Hammer Hall. Click here for more info.

Monkey Music launch new classes in Cranleigh

Monkey Music offer award winning music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers from 3 months old. Currently at St John’s Stoke (Guildford), Godalming Masonic Hall and Shalford Village Hall, they are excited to be launching classes in January at Cranleigh Arts Centre. Run by professional musicians, these classes weave together child development, social interaction and sensory play to teach a solid musical base in a fun stimulating environment. Click here to book a free taster class.

New 2-hour party package at AirHop Guildford

AirHop Trampoline Park Guildford which already offers various birthday party packages for all ages has just launched a new 2-hour party package: After Dark Premium UV Parties.

These are bookable during their 2-hour After Dark sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings where the disco lights are switched on and the club music is turned up. They include a 75-minute bounce, followed by Dominos pizzas and slushies in a party room for 45 minutes. All guests also receive a party bag and there are UV accessories provided to properly glow up any party!

Party host, set-up and clean-up are all provided as well. Party planning couldn’t be any easier. For more information click here.

Bramley Oak Academy is hiring!

Are you looking for a fulfilling job

supporting local children with social, emotional and mental health needs? Bramley Oak Academy can help you progress or kick-start your career as an education professional. The school, located near Guildford, offers specialist provision for boys aged 5-11 years old and is looking to recruit:

* Class teachers for classes of 6-8 children

* Teaching assistants working 39 weeks a year during school hours

* Support staff including behaviour mentors

Benefits include: competitive pay, pension, new starter and retention bonuses and regular training opportunities.

For further information click here.

St Catherine’s awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark

St Catherine’s School, Bramley are thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark. Congratulations to Mrs Kelly, who leads the Science Curriculum and who has championed the year-long programme which has led to St Catherine’s Prep School achieving this prestigious award. PSQM is the only National Award Scheme to develop and celebrate the quality of Science teaching and learning in Primary schools. To find out more about St Catherine’s please click here.

Managing children’s anxiety

Be fully present

Limit screen time

Phone alerts and notifications are constantly distracting and family members often have to compete. Being fully present with the activity or conversation we’re having with our children - without distraction - demonstrates that we value ‘real’ time together and are fully available.

Avoid fuelling anxiety

Research shows that too much screen time can lead to mental health issues in children, whilst lost time interacting with family/ peers can impact their social development. Monitor screen time, ensure content is ageappropriate, communicate about inappropriate images and model healthy device habits.

Spend time in nature

Children absorb emotions like sponges and overhearing the news or emotionally-charged adult conversation can fuel their anxiety. If your child is worrying about the future, use mindfulness to bring them back to the present moment—’right here, right now, with you, all is well.’ Tell them that you love them no matter what.

Nature-deficit disorder (NDD) can contribute to higher rates of physical and emotional illnesses. But the good news is, it can easily be reversed. Spending time in nature is easier than we think: village greens, parks, commons and nature reserves abound in the UK and they provide the perfect setting for free family activities.

Claire at Bridgemaker Mindfulness shares her ten top tips.

Managing children’s anxiety

Claire at Bridgemaker Mindfulness shares her ten top tips.

Encouraging reading

Sharing feelings

Reading is relaxing, distracting and a good alternative to screen time. A 2009 University of Sussex study found that reading can reduce stress by up to sixty eight percent. Just six minutes of relaxing into a good book can lower blood pressure and muscle tension.

Can’t fall asleep?

Children are more likely to express their feelings when they sense we are fully available. Sitting somewhere that they have to pass by when they return from being elsewhere and gently inviting them to join us can be a good start. Listen intently without moving into ‘fix-it mode.’

Enrol on a course

Creating a comforting, wind down routine can help (reading a book together, listening to soothing music). Try placing hands on the belly, breathing easily and focusing on the breath, following the gentle movement of the belly that rises and falls. For the busy mind, try counting the breath to ten (in – 1, out – 2 etc) over and over.

Mindfulness apps/recorded meditations can help adults and children to relax and unwind but nothing compares with attending a course with a qualified mindfulness teacher which teaches key mindfulness skills. However, if, despite your best intentions and care, your child’s behaviour or anxiety level becomes worrying, do seek medical advice from a GP.

New online children’s physio directory

Parents wanting to locate a local children’s physiotherapist can now use an online directory launched by Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists.

The majority of children’s physiotherapists work in the NHS. Your GP can advise about local services and make a referral, if appropriate. However, some parents choose to seek advice and treatment from an independent or private physiotherapist either instead of, or to supplement, NHS care. Many children need support from a physiotherapist at some time during their childhood. This may be sought for advice and treatment relating to posture and movement or for acute injuries.

Qualified children’s physiotherapists are regulated, have additional expertise in child development and childhood conditions and the right skill base and knowledge to deliver the best care for babies and children. Find

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Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Peekaboo Play Cafe

Compton Village Hall Mon, Thurs, Fri and some Sat and Sun sessions. Messy play and Stay & Play sessions.

Toddler Group

Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill, Mondays and Thursdays 1.30-3pm

Little Twigs

Ripley Court School, Ripley

Mondays 9.30-11am

Musical Beats

St. Mark’s Church, Hale, Farnham

Mondays 11.30am

Dinky Dance

Sutton Green Village Hall

Mondays 10am

Octots

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming

Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am

Toddler Group

St Peter’s

Farnborough

Mondays & Thursdays 10-11.30am

Babes and Tots

St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham

Mondays 9.30-11am

Ottershaw Toddler Group

Ottershaw Church

Mondays 10-11.30am

Monkey Music

Shalford Village Hall

Monday and Friday morning

Sing and Sign

Haslemere Youth Hub

Mondays 9.30am and 10.30am.

Sing and Sign

Farnham Daniel Hall

Monday mornings and Godalming Parish

Church Monday afternoons

Molly Moocow

Millenium Hall

Liphook Monday afternoon

Bounce House

Haslemere Youth Hub

Mondays 10-11am,

Storytime

Farnham Library

Mondays 10.30am,

Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Parent and Toddler

Groups

St Andrew’s Church

Goldsworth Park

Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Angel Tots

St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright

Mondays 10-11.30am

Woking Twins Club

St Hugh of Lincoln

Mondays 9.30-11am

twice a month

Fledglings

Compton

Pucks Oak Barn, Compton

Mondays 9.30am

Tongham Toddlers

Tongham Community Centre

Mondays 10am-12pm.

First Steps

Playgroup

St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere

Mondays 10am-11.30am

Storytime Frimley

Green Library

Mondays 2.15pm.

Cove Bumps & Babies

Christ Church Cove

Mondays 1.30-3.30pm

Little Wiggles

St Andrew’s Farnham

Mondays 1-2.30pm

Teddies Toddler Group

Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 10-11.30am

Pebble Rhymetime Guildford Library

Mondays 10.30am

St John’s Baby & Toddler Group

St John’s Centre, Merrow Mondays 9.30-11am

Babes & Toddlers

St Lukes Church Hall, Grayshott

Mondays 9.30-11.30am

Tots & Dots

St Mary’s Camberley

Mondays 9.30-11am

Groups on a MONDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Parent and Toddlers

Salvation Army

Addlestone, Mondays 10am-12pm

SENDsory Play

Guildford Nursery & Family Centre

Mondays 10-11.30am, For ages 0-5 with additional needs

Teddy Toddlers

The Salvation Army

Community church, Sythwood, Mondays 9.15-11.15am

Cranleigh

Breastfeeding Group

Aliment Juicery, Cranleigh

Mondays 9.30-11am.

Storytime

Camberley Library

Mondays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Woking Library

Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am

Little GURCkins

Guildford United Reformed Church

Mondays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Aldershot Methodist Church

Mondays 10-11.30am

Sunshine Toddlers

Cranleigh Baptist Church Mondays 10.15-11.30am

Shalford Parent & Toddlers

St Mary’s Church, Shalford Mondays 9.30-11am

Tiny Tots

The Church Hall, St

Andrew’s Church, Frimley Green

Mondays 10-11.30am

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Groups on a TUESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Knaphill Playgroup

The Vyne Centre, Broadway

Tuesdays 10am-12pm

Noah’s Ark Stay & Play

St Stephen’s Church, Haslemere Tuesdays 1-2.30pm

Little Lambs Church Centre

Liphook Tuesdays 10am-12pm

Pebble Rhymetime Frimley Green Library

Tuesdays 10.30am.

Busy Bee Toddler Session

St Hilary’s School

Godalming Tuesdays

Monkey Music

Godalming Masonic Hall

Tuesday morning

Musical Beats

Spires/Farnham

United Reform Church, Central Farnham

Tuesdays 10am

Bisley Play

Bisley Village Hall

Tuesdays 9.3011.30am.

Storytime Ash Library

Tuesdays 10.30am.

Stay & Play

The Wharf Nursery School, Godalming

Tuesdays 1.45-2.45pm and Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.

2-3pm. No booking needed. Playbox

Rhymetime

Aldershot Library

Tuesdays 10am and 11am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Byfleet Library

Tuesdays 10.30-11am.

Frimley Baptist Church

Tuesdays 9.30am. For childminders and nannies

Wee Nature Spirits

Chobham

Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions daily

Storytime

Woking Library

Tuesdays 10am

Toddler Time

Rydes Hill

Preparatory School, Guildford

Tuesdays 10-11am

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group

St Mary’s Church Ash

Vale Tuesdays 10am

Tots and Toddlers

Founders Studio, Guildford

Tuesdays 9.3011.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Farnham Library

Tuesdays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Groups on a TUESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Tots Praise

Church of The Good Shepherd

Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Play Café

St Michaels Church

Aldershot Tuesdays 9am-12pm

Little Sunbeams

Parent & Toddler Group

Manor Road Church, Guildford

Tuesdays 9-11.15am

Bethany Babes

St Mary of Bethany, Woking

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Baby and Toddler Group

St Mary’s Horsell

Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am

SJS Toddlers

St John’s Stoke, Guildford

Tuesdays 9.3010.40am or 11am-12.10pm

Bumps & Babies

NCT Godalming & Cranleigh

The Baptist Church, Godalming

Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm.

Pebble Rhymetime

Addlestone Library

Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am.

ABC Stay and Play

Toddler Group

The Old Rectory, Busbrige Church

Tuesdays 9.30-11.15am.

Playbox

Frimley Baptist Church

Tuesdays 9.30am. For childminders and nannies

Toddler Group

Binscombe Church

Tuesdays 9.30-11am

Storytime

Farnborough Library

Tuesdays 10.30am

Toddlers Group

Farnham Baptist Church

Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

St Paul’s Woking

Tuesdays 10-11.30am.

Tots

St Mark’s Church

Westfield, Woking

Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Fun

St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley

Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Godalming Library

Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am

Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Molly Moocow

Godalming United

Church Wednesday and Thursday morning

Cafe Play

St Nicolas Church, Guildford

Wednesdays 10-11am

Musical Beats

St. Mark’s Church, Hale, Farnham

Wednesdays 10.30am

Toddler Group

Church Hall, Horsley

Evangelical Church

Wednesdays 10-11.45am

Octots

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming

Mondays 10-11.30am and Baby group on Wednesdays 10-11am

Welcome Tots

Welcome Church, Woking

Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am

Monkey Music

St John’s Stoke, Guildford

Wednesday morning

Sing and Sign

Godalming Wilfrid

Noyce Centre

Wednesday morning

Tiny Treasures

Grace Church

Chertsey St, Guildford

Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Godaltots

Godalming United Church

Wednesdays 10-11am

Parent and Toddler Groups

St Andrew’s Church

Goldsworth Park

Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

ChapelKids

Ash Vale Chapel

Wednesdays 11am2pm in term time.

Wee Nature Spirits

Chobham

Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden.

Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.

Little Ducklings

Shere Village Hall

Wednesdays

9.30-11.30am

ABC Playgroup

Christ Church

Guildford

Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Sticky Fingers

Toddler Group

St Anne’s Hall, Bagshot

Parents & Toddlers

Mindenhurst School, Deepcut

Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Storytime

Cobham Library

Wednesdays 4pm.

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Pebble Rhymetime

Knaphill Library

Tuesdays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Little Lambs

QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford

Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Baby & Toddler Group

St Alban’s, Hindhead

Wednesdays 9-11.15am

Toddler Praise

St Paul’s Camberley

Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Storytime

Godalming Library

Wednesdays 11am

Toddler group

High Cross Church, Camberley

Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Toddle Tots

Bosco’s Hall, All Saints New Haw

Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Smart Tots

St Mark’s Godalming

Wednesdays 9-11am.

Puttenham Toddler Group

Marwick Hall, Puttenham

Wednesdays 9-10.30am

Little Dragons

The Church of St

Peter and St Paul, West Clandon

Wednesdays

9.30-11.30am

Farnborough

Forest School

Birchbrook Nature Reserve

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-11am.

Acorn Toddlers Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot

Wednesdays

9.30-11.30am

Happy Nappies

Wrecclesham

Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Storytime

Camberley Library

Mondays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.

Storytime

Guildford Library

Wednesdays 10.30am

Tots’ Play and Praise

St Francis Church, Guildford

Wednesdays 10-11.15am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Farnham Library

Tuesdays 10.30am, Wednesdays 10.30am.

Grayswood Baby & Toddler Group

Grayswood Village Hall

Wednesdays 9-11am.

Bethany Babes

St Mary of Bethany, Woking

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Groups on a WEDNESDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Toddler Group

North Camp Methodist

Church Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Haslemere Library

Wednesdays 10am

Baby & Toddler Group

St John’s Church West

Byfleet

Wednesdays 1-3pm

Heathside Corner

Toddler Group

Woking URC

Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Toddler Music Time

Church of the Good Shepherd, Farnborough Wednesdays 10am

Pebble Rhymetime

Cobham Library

Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Storytime

Cranleigh Library

Wednesdays 10.30am.

Stay & Play

The Wharf Nursery

School, Godalming

Tuesdays 1.45-2.45pm

and Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am.

Cathedral Tots

Guildford Cathedral

First Wednesday of the month 10am

Trinity Toddlers

Holy Trinity, Bramley

Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Little Munchkins

Ripley Church Room

Wednesdays 10am

Baby and Toddler Group

Ewhurst Baptist Church

Wednesdays

10.15-11.45am

Pebble Rhymetime

Dorking Library

Wednesdays 10.30am,

Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am

Sunbeams

Christchurch Woking

Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Marty’s Friends

Play Group

St Martin’s Church

Hall, East Horsley

Wednesdays 10-11.30 am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Woking Library

Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am

Little Lights

Godalming Baptist Church

Wednesdays 10.3011.30am

Coffee Plus

Todder Group

The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham

Wednesdays 10.30-12noon

Toddlers Group

Milford Baptist Church

Wednesdays 9.3011am

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Groups on a THURSDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

Monkey Music

Godalming Masonic

Hall and Cranleigh Arts Centre

Thursday morning

Sing and Sign

Haslemere Youth Hub

Thursdays 9.30am and 10.30am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Leatherhead Library

Thursdays 11am (from 2nd Feb sessions will be 10.30am and 11.30am), Saturdays 11am.

fawm Parent & Baby Support Group

Holy Trinity Church

Knaphill Thursdays

10.30-11.30am. For expectant parents or parent with a nonwalker.

Sing and Sign

Guildford Emmanuel Church Thursday morning

Toddler Group

St Dunstan’s Church

Function Room

Thursdays 10am12pm.

Dinky Dance

QE Park Centre, Guildford

Thursdays 9.45am

Molly Moocow

Godalming United Church Wednesday and Thursday morning

Musical Beats

Wrecclesham

Community Centre, Farnham

Thursdays 10am

Pebble Rhymetime

Addlestone Library

Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am.

New Parents Cafe

Meet Up

The Hideaway, Guildford Thursdays 10-11am

Little Fishes

Christ Church Cove

Thursdays 9am and 10.20am

Horsley Baby & Toddler Group

Horsley Village Hall

Thursdays 9.3011.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Camberley Library

Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Storytime Byfleet Library

Thursdays 3.45pm.

Pebble Rhymetime

Godalming Library

Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am

Groups on a THURSDAY - click listings to check for details and see if booking is needed

NCT Baby & Toddler Group

St John’s Lye Woking

Thursdays 11.30am-1pm.

Funkey Monkeys

St Peter’s Shared Church, Guildford

Thursdays 10-11.30am

Trinity Tots

Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Thursdays 10am-11.15am

Ark Toddler Group

Godalming Baptist Church, Thursdays 9.30-10.45am

Teddies Lunch Club

Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Thursdays 12-1pm

Rhymetime

Farnborough Library

Thursdays 2pm

Toddler Group

St John’s Church Youth Centre, Woking

Thursdays 9.15-10.45am.

Lollipops

United Reformed Church, Elstead

Thursdays 10-11.30am.

Noah’s Ark Toddler Group

The Wheelhouse, St Mary’s West Horsley

Thursdays 10-11.30am

Chatterbox

Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh

Thursdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill Mondays & Thursdays 1.30-3pm

Pebble Rhymetime

Dorking Library

Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am

Peekaboo Play Cafe

Compton Village Hall

Mon, Thurs, Fri and some Sat and Sun sessions. Messy play and Stay & Play sessions.

Toddler Group St Paul’s Camberley

Thursdays 10.15-11.30am.

Baby Plus Group

The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham

Thursdays

10.30-12noon

Wriggles & Giggles

Parent & Baby Group

Guildford Nursery School & Family Centre

Thursdays 1-2pm for non movers only.

Bumps & Babies

St Peter’s Church, Frimley

Thursdays 10-11am

Groups on a THURSDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed

Little Lambs

Send Evangelical Church, Thursdays 10-11.30am

Bethel Toddlers

Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham

Thursdays 9.30-11am

Tots & Toddlers

Moorcroft Community Centre, Woking, Thursdays 10-11.30am

3CC Playtime

3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere

Thursdays 10-11.45am

Toddler Group

St Saviours Church, Guildford

Thursdays 10-11.30am

Peaslake Baby and Toddler Group

Peaslake Village Hall

Thursdays 9.3011.30am

Thursday Tots

St Mary’s Centre for the Community, Byfleet

Thursdays 10-11.30am

Baby Plus

The Old School, St. Paul’s Church, Tongham

Thursdays 10.30-12noon

Messy Toddlers

The Spire Church, Farnham, Thursdays 9.45-11.15am

Wee Nature Spirits

Chobham

Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.

Toddler Group St Peter’s

Farnborough

Mondays & Thursdays 10-11.30am

Little Fishes St John’s

Farnborough

Thursdays 9am and 10.20am

Thursday Twinkle Tots

St Mary’s Horsell

Thursdays 9.30-11am

Farnborough

Forest School

Birchbrook Nature Reserve

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-11am.

Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed

Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group

All Saints Community Hall, Lightwater

Peekaboo Play

Cafe

Compton Village Hall Mon, Thurs, Fri and some Sat and Sun sessions. Messy play and Stay & Play sessions.

Musical Beats

St. Mark’s Church, Hale, Farnham

Fridays 10.30am

Bump & Beyond

St Andrew’s Church

Goldsworth Park

Fridays 10-11.30am

Jelly Beans Toddler

Group Salvation Army, Guildford

Fridays 9.30-11.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Camberley Library

Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Fridays 9.30-11am.

Sing and Sign

Fleet Church on the Heath Friday morning

Rhymetime

Bramley Library

Fridays 2.30pm.

Baby Cats

St Catherine’s Bramley

Fridays 9.30-10.30am once a month

Little Bees

St George’s Church

Room, Badshot Lea

Fridays 10-11.30am

Caterpillar Cafe

Burpham Church, Guildford

Fridays 9.30-11am

Little Lights

Chiddingfold Baptist Church

Fridays 10-11.30am

Wee Nature Spirits

Chobham

Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.

Monkey Music

Shalford Village Hall

Monday and Friday morning

Molly Moocow

Haslemere Hub Friday morning

Little Nic’s Toddlers

St Nicolas, Cranleigh Fridays 10-11.30am

Pop Up Play Session

Yvonne Arnaud

Theatre, Guildford

Fridays 10.30am12.30pm.

Kingdom Tots

Heathervale Baptist

Church, New Haw

Fridays 10-11.30am

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed

Toddler Group

Cranmore School, West Horsley

Fridays 9-10.30am

Babies & Toddlers

Frimley Baptist Church

Fridays 10-11.30am

Baby Group

Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Fridays 9.30-10.30am

Toddler Group

All Saints Church, Onslow Village

Fridays 9.30-11am

Little Saints

All Saints Church Witley

Fridays 9-10.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Dorking Library

Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am

Welcome Tots

Welcome Church, Woking

Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Cranleigh Library

Fridays 10.30am.

Pixies Playgroup

St Anne’s Church

Centre, Bagshot

Fridays 10-11.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Ash Library

Thursdays 10.30am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Cobham Library

Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Little Nic’s Toddlers

St Nicolas, Cranleigh

Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

St Peter & St Paul, Ewhurst Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church

Fridays 10-11.30am

Baby Group High Cross Church, Camberley

Fridays 10-11.30am. Baby group.

Toddler Group

St John’s Church room, Farncombe

Fridays 10.30am-12pm

Storytime

Haslemere Library

Fridays 10.30am

Groups on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed

Pebble Rhymetime

Woking Library

Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am

Baby and Toddler Group

Farnborough Baptist Church Fridays

9.15-10.45am

Pebble Rhymetime

West Byfleet Library

Fridays 10.30am

Little Tots

Lyndhurst School, Camberley

Fridays 9.30-11am for ages 2+.

Toddler Fun

St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Tuesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am

Holmbury Toddlers

Holmbury St Mary Village Hall Fridays 9.30-11am once a month

Byfleet Toddler

Group

Fridays 10-11.30am.

The Hive

Bisley Village Hall

Fridays 9.30am-11.30am.

Fledglings

Ottershaw Christ Church C of E Infant School

Fridays 9-10.30am

Mums and Monsters

Sandhurst Community Hall Fridays

9.45-11.15am

Storytime

Aldershot Library

Fridays 10am.

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Groups on a SATURDAY - please click listings for details and to see if booking is needed

Dads and Kids

St Peter’s Farnborough

For 0-11s with dads, uncles and grandads. Runs fortnightly on Saturdays 9.30-11am.

Who Let the Dads Out?

Heathervale Baptist Church

Second Saturday of every month

9.30-11.30am for dads and male carers.

Pebble Rhymetime Dorking Library

Wednesdays 10.30am, Thursdays 2pm, Fridays 11am, First Saturday of the month 10.30am

Pebble Rhymetime

Leatherhead Library

Thursdays 11am (from 2nd Feb sessions will be 10.30am and 11.30am), Saturdays 11am.

Cantonese/English

Bilingual Storytime

Guildford Library

first Saturday of the month from 10.30am

Peekaboo Play Cafe

Compton Village Hall

Mon, Thurs, Fri and some Sat and Sun sessions. Messy play and Stay & Play sessions.

Addlestone Toy Library

Addlestone Baptist Church

Various Saturdays 10am-12pm.

Pebble Rhymetime

Cobham Library

Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Godalming Library

Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am

Pebble Rhymetime

Woking Library

Mondays 10am, Wednesdays 10am, Fridays 2.30pm, Saturdays 11am

Wee Nature Spirits Chobham

Outdoor playgroup with marquee and enclosed garden. Open TuesdaySaturday with one or two sessions each day.

Pebble Rhymetime

Camberley Library

Thursdays 10.30am, Fridays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Addlestone Library

Tuesdays 11am, Thursdays 11am, Saturdays 11am.

Pebble Rhymetime

Knaphill Library

Tuesdays 10.30am, Saturdays 10.30am.