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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) Academy Lucky Seven have recently launched Mini Rolls - classes for 2-3 year olds. These classes will help your little one to develop co-ordination, improve balance, build listening skills, learn sharing, boost confidence and much more! They also provide quality parent–child bonding time. These fun sessions include climbing, crawling, rolling, balancing and jumping with some basic BJJ movements such as break falls and technical stands.

Lucky Seven, based in Knaphill, Woking also offer BJJ classes for ages 4 to adult. Head coach Sophie says ‘we believe in creating a fun supportive environment where children can build confidence, co-ordination, and teamwork skills through Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Each class is tailored to match the developmental needs of our young students, focusing on age-appropriate techniques and values’. Classes are open to all abilities, including beginners. For more information visit luckysevenbjj.com

Fun, friendship and confidence: Perform’s spring-term classes

Looking for a fun way to boost your child’s confidence this spring? Perform offers weekly classes in drama, dance and singing for ages 4-7 and 7-12, combining joy, creativity and self-expression.

Alongside learning new life skills each week, the children work towards a magical end-of-term performance that gives every child a chance to shine.

This term’s programme is packed with confidence-building activities, from expressive communication and listening skills to learning how to be a great teammate - all delivered with Perform’s signature energy and encouragement.

Children can enjoy a free trial session before joining, allowing time to discuss individual needs.

Productions this spring: Ages 4-7: Midnight in the Toyshop - a toytastic adventure.

Ages 7-12: Outlaw - a thrilling retelling of Robin Hood.

For confidence, fun and creativity this spring, Perform is the perfect place to start.

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Does your little one love building things, dinosaurs and transport? Then they will love Kidstruction Zone which has recently opened in the Farnham area. They offer themed play sessions for 2-5 year olds, packed with creativity, curiosity and adventure! In the Dinosaur sessions little ones can dig for fossils, ride the prehistoric rollercoaster, meet friendly dinos and much more!

In the Transport sessions there are tons of hot wheels track and ride-ons, or you can build a road, have fun on the rollercoaster and enjoy monster trucks. And if your little one likes to build things, then the construction themed group is for you with Duplo®, magnets, Stickle Bricks® plus diggers and ride-ons. They also offer parties! For more information and details of when sessions are running visit www.kidstructionzone.co.uk.

Volleyball for the young beginner with VbDC

Britain’s fastest growing team sport is volleyball, and youth volleyball is its fastest growing segment.

Surrey-based Volleyball Development Camps has been training teens since 2005, and now offers its New Kids on the Court course for Under-12s on Saturday mornings. Inexpensive and with the option to attend consecutive weekends or with breaks, federation-qualified coaches teach the fundamentals of movement and ball control, and prepare newcomers for progressively higher levels of training – and to join a local club. Courses now in Walton and coming soon to Godalming and Haslemere.

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RGS Guildford and RGS Prep Schools announce their move to co-education RGS is excited to announce that they will become co-educational, offering girls the same opportunities that their boys enjoy: academic enrichment and challenge, diverse co-curricular experience and outstanding pastoral care. Girls will be welcomed into both RGS Prep and RGS Senior, with phased entry from September 2027.

RGS Prep will admit girls into Nursery, Reception and Year 3 in September 2027. At the same time, RGS Senior will welcome girls into the Lower Sixth Form (Year 12). The following year, in September 2028, girls will also be admitted into the First Form (Year 7), completing the transition to full co-education across their main admission entry points. Throughout its rich 500-year history, the School has always innovated to build on its success. Their focus is always on what is in the students’ best interests, educationally and with regard to their wellbeing and personal development and they firmly believe that co-education provides them with an opportunity to enhance the education they provide to the benefit of all.

Frensham Heights School launches new film

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Here are some ideas for places to go for family fun when you don’t want to be out in the winter weather!

Sproglets Playcentre Imagination Children’s Role Play Sproglets Playcentre is based at Normandy Cricket club for ages 0-5 years. Come and join them for 1.5 hours of fun, make friends or bring a friend. There are three sessions per day. There’s a warm, friendly atmosphere for both you and your little ones, and they also accept childminders. There are a huge number of toys with lots of different play ares to explore including a sensory tent, soft play and ball pit, book corner, role play areas, crafts, fancy dress, train table and more! There’s also a well equipped baby area with toys and soft play. For details and to book see www.sprogletsplaycentre.com.

Imagination is an award winning role play and party venue for 0-7 year olds located in the heart of Camberley. The sessions provide an educational experience in a fun and safe learning environment. Children can explore the different rooms which include a Pirate Ship, Jungle room, Vets room and a designated safe play area for babies. The café serves delicious homemade lunches, snacks and drinks with options for dietary requirements. To book please visit www.imagination-roleplay.co.uk.

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Kidstruction Zone offer themed play sessions for ages 2-5. Fuel your child’s imagination with these action packed play sessions! They offer three different themed groups of dinosaurs, transport and construction. Go from a dinosaur kingdom of exploration to whizzing down a car track and creating roads to constructing a grand structure from magnets to bricks. They hold regular weekday sessions in Farnham and pop up weekend sessions in the Surrey and Hampshire area. To book please visit www.kidstructionzone.co.uk. They also offer parties!

Wild ‘N’ Out is not your traditional soft play. It’s a bespoke children’s space for ages 6 months to 8 years, inspired by the estate’s seasonal offerings—from fishing lakes to pumpkin patches and Christmas trees— blending farmhouse charm with playful creativity. A home-fromhome where imaginations run wild, memories are made, and grown-ups feel the magic too. Learn, play, explore! Enjoy 90-minute sessions, book online at www.willinghurstestate.co.uk. It also features a charming toy shop and cosy café, making it a truly special destination for the whole family.

RHS Wisley

There is a soft play area for under 5s at the Glasshouse Kitchen at RHS Wisley. Ideal for little ones to let off some steam! Families will also love the warm Glasshouse at Wisley - it is like walking into a jungle with tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers, huge cacti, interesting succulents and dazzling flower displays.

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The massive play barn at Godstone Farm features 4 tiers, 7 slides, and space for 200 children!

Designed with a farm-inspired theme, it brings the outdoors in, offering endless routes, obstacles, and climbing fun to keep kids active. There’s a separate baby area, a toddler zone, an upstairs space for role and sensory play, plus a café and a Changing Places toilet. It’s a fantastic spot for play, exploration, and fun for children of all ages!

AirHop Adventure Parks - trampoline fun in Guildford and Camberley plus Clip’n’Climb for ages 4+ at Guildford

Giggleville Softplay - soft play for ages 0-7 in

Compton (Under The Sea theme) and Forest Green (Candy Land theme)

The Mucky Cow Play Café - soft play café in Chobham for children aged 0-5

Haslemere Leisure Centre Soft Play - soft play

for children up to age 12

Chobham Adventure Farm - lots of indoor soft play as well as outdoor play and an animal barn

Woking Gymnastics Club - PlayGym pay as you go sessions for ages 1-5

The Haslemere Youth Hub - Bounce House sessions

Mon 10am, 12.30pm & 3.30pm in term time, Dinky Downtown role play area in the cafe, sensory room and more.

Mazzy Bees - Woking’s newest soft play and birthday

venue is perfect for children aged 0-8. Enjoy colourful soft play, sensory zones and games alongside their famous karaoke. The onsite Honeypot cafe serves delicious meals, treats and drinks for the whole family to enjoy.

AnotherWorldVR - virtual reality games for ages 6+ in Camberley

Playstore - soft play at Woking Leisure Centre Pirates Landing - soft play for up to age 12 in Camberley

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Cranleigh Leisure Centre Soft Play - soft play for children up to age 8

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Guildford Spectrum

The Hen House

Gym Jams

Little Street

Guildford Spectrum offers a wide range of activities for indoor family fun, including tenpin bowling, ice skating and four swimming pools!

Dive into the leisure pool with exciting slides, a thrilling wave machine, and an interactive toddler splash area. Everyone can enjoy the indoor ice rink, perfect for experienced skaters or beginners with the help of skating aids. Conquer the climbing wall, challenge your friends and family to a game of bowling or little ones can explore ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ soft play. All activities can be booked online.

Gym Jams is a multiaward-winning traditional style soft play, exclusively for babies and toddlers.

Providing a clean, safe environment for little ones aged 0-3 years to explore at their own pace, learning to crawl, toddle and climb under and over the equipment.

Located in the charming village of Normandy, with free parking and great transport links, they’re part of a 30-acre community site featuring a playground, café, and shop. Plenty to explore locally on your visit! Book online at www.gym-jams.co.uk.

The Hen House is Haslemere’s premier play destination for children aged 0-8. The cushioned baby area features an underwater peep hole and interactive sensory games, while adventurous toddlers explore the farm-themed soft play with double slide, climbing nets and tunnels. Their unique rolling play system allows families to arrive within a 90min window and stay up to 6 hours—no rushing! Parents can relax in the café while little ones enjoy the quiet sensory room and imaginative role play corners. Perfect for memorable birthday parties! Open seven days, book online.

Little Street is a little world for big imaginations, designed for children aged 1–7 to explore, imagine and learn through role play.

Loved by parents and kids alike, it’s perfect for quality 1:1 time, fun play dates, or relaxing with a coffee while little ones discover. Visitor numbers are kept ‘little’ to ensure a calm, highquality experience, and after each session, the venue is reset to perfection so every group walks in to that “wow” moment. www.little-street.co.uk.

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Allowing your child to develop at their own pace

By Helen Zimprich

Children are different - we all know that. Yet we often find ourselves comparing them. Why can my neighbour’s daughter speak so clearly at two and a half while my daughter says only a few words? Why can my friend’s son eat on his own while my son still needs my help? From potty training to dressing themselves or sleeping through the night, the comparisons never seem to end.

I’ve been there myself. I have three children and each one is unique. My daughter was independent from an early age, while my little son has always been deeply attached to me. She could dress herself and put on her shoes before pre-school; he needed me beside him until he reached age 6. At first, I thought he was doing it on purpose, to test my patience.

But during parenting training, I learned something essential: every child’s brain develops at its own pace. My daughter’s brain was ready for independence in certain areas but my son’s wasn’t yet. His need for my presence wasn’t manipulation, it was purely developmental. He simply felt safe when I was near and that safety allowed him to learn to put on his shoes.

It’s important for us parents to understand how the brain develops. It has three main parts. The right side of the brain is responsible for emotions - that’s why toddlers have such big feelings and frequent meltdowns. The left side, which handles language and logic, only begins developing around age 3 and matures much more slowly.

So when my son wanted me next to him while putting on his shoes, it didn’t make sense to my logical adult brain but it made perfect sense to his still-developing one.

As parents, we need to ask ourselves: Is my child not willing or simply not yet able? Most of the time, it’s the second one.

When we shift our perspective from frustration to understanding, everything changes. We stop expecting our children to hurry up and start meeting them where they are.

It’s worth remembering that rather than your child giving you a hard time, your child is having a hard time. It’s tough having so much to learn! And your calm, loving presence is exactly what helps them through it.

Helen Zimprich (www.helenzimprich.com) is a certified Parenting Coach who helps working mothers set healthy boundaries and supports them to create strong connections with their kids through calm, conscious parenting. Follow her on Instagram.

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Connect before you correct When children are angry or having a meltdown, lecturing or explaining doesn’t help; their brains simply aren‘t receptive.

As parents, our task at that moment is to calm. We need to connect before we correct. That means helping our child feel safe again through a gentle tone, a soft touch or simply being present without judgement. Only when our child‘s nervous system has rebalanced - when they’re back in the ‘green zone‘ - can their brain process our words.

That’s the moment when gentle guidance can be heard.

Imagine your child is eating cookies. You say ‘stop’ after the third and your child starts screaming. You stay calm, comfort your child, validate the feelings and wait until the big emotions pass. Then, when things are calm, you gently say: ‘I know how that feels. It would be so nice to eat as many cookies as we want! But if we eat too many, our tummies will start to hurt.’

Choosing connection over correction teaches our children emotional safety, empathy and self-regulation.

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Nurseries at Independent Schools

Discover RGS Prep Nursery At RGS Prep Nursery, children thrive in a warm, stimulating setting designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

From day one, their tailored approach builds confidence and independence, supported by small class sizes and exceptional pastoral care. Through playbased learning, pupils develop strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social skills, preparing them for a lifelong love of learning.

Find out more at Toddler Time on 10 February or Open Day on 6 March to discover more about the school’s move to co-education and how RGS Prep Nursery gives your child the very best start.

Coworth Flexlands Nursery At Coworth Flexlands Nursery, learning is fun, imaginative, and curiosity driven. Children enjoy the freedom to explore and learn through play, developing confidence, independence, and a strong foundation for future learning. Specialist teachers in sport, music, and Forest School support each child throughout their school journey. The dedicated outdoor playground and beautiful woodland extend learning beyond the classroom, encouraging open-air exploration and adventure. Their caring Nursery Team delivers high-quality Early Years education, ensuring a smooth, happy transition from home to Nursery and later into school.

Little Amesbury, Hindhead Looking for the very best start to your little one’s education? Come and visit Little Amesbury and see for yourself how the creative curriculum, indoor and outdoor learning combined with specialist teaching, builds a love of learning from the start. With a programme of forest school, French, tennis, music, dance and Makaton for the smallest learners, with access to expansive grounds and facilities, combined with exceptional care from passionate early years educators, it’s a wonderful place for little learners.

Ages 9 months to starting school age.

St Catherine’s, Bramley – Pre-School At St Catherine’s, Bramley, girls grow into confident, thoughtful young people. Girls can join the Pre-School starting in the term they turn 3 years old. Pre-School provides a nurturing environment in which your daughter can play, learn, grow, and develop with all the benefits of the outstanding Prep School. Across St Catherine’s, you’ll find smiling faces, shared laughter, and a strong sense of community. It’s a place where girls are truly known, cared for, and encouraged to be the very best version of themselves.

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Fireflies Nursery at Frensham Heights School Fireflies Nursery is a vibrant and nurturing early years setting nestled within the beautiful grounds of Frensham Heights School in Surrey.

Open 48 weeks a year, 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

With access to Forest School sessions, creative arts and specialist teaching in French, PE, Music, Drama and Dance, children enjoy a rich and varied experience. Whether they’re climbing trees, painting masterpieces, or visiting the friendly chickens and goats, every day is filled with discovery. The experienced nursery practitioners thrive on the imaginations and energy of the children in their care. Find out more at www.frensham.org.

Barfield Prep School Nursery The Barfield Prep School Nursery is a nurturing entry point for children aged two to four, setting a strong foundation for future learning. The setting distinguishes itself through a comprehensive play-based curriculum and specialist teaching in areas like swimming, Outdoor Learning and French. Its integration within the wider prep school, which provides access to extensive 12-acre grounds and facilities, offers an unusually broad range of outdoor and academic experiences. The dedicated staff foster a caring and stimulating environment, ensuring each child’s development—cognitive, social, and physical—is carefully supported. It is an exceptional start to a Barfield education.

Hoe Bridge Nursery Hoe Bridge Nursery in Woking offers a nurturing environment with a low child-teacher ratio, enabling children to get the best possible care at this vital stage of their learning journey.

Children can join in the September following their 2nd birthday. Language, numeracy, creativity, science and discovery, music and physical activity are all incorporated into the day through a wide and engaging range of play and practical activities.

Call Admissions on 01483 227909 or visit www.hoebridgeschool.co.uk to find out more.

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Rydes Hill Nursery School Rydes Hill Nursery School ignites children’s natural curiosity within a secure, fun and stimulating environment. Children enjoy forest school, music, computing, dance and sporting activities.

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Focus is placed on enhancing communication and language skills, so that every child is reaching or exceeding their developmental milestones.

Rydes Hill aims to inspire imagination and help prepare children for a positive, happy transition to the next stage in their school life.

Children can attend term time or all year round, with wrap around care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.

To arrange a tour please call 01483 544973 or email RHAdmissions@rydeshill.org.uk

Independent School Open Days If you would like to attend an open day, please register on the school’s website

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Amesbury School Hindhead Mixed 9 months-13 yrs

Fri 30 Jan 10.30am-12.30pm.

Barfied Prep School Farnham Mixed 2-11 yrs

Fri 6 March 9.30am-11.30am.

Coworth Flexlands Prep School and Nursery Chobham Mixed 2½-11 yrs

Fri 23 Jan and Fri 6 Feb.

Frensham Heights School Rowledge Mixed 3-18 yrs

Junior School: Fri 6 Feb Senior School: Wed 28 Jan and Thurs 26 Feb Whole School Open Evening: Fri 8 May

Hoe Bridge School Old Woking Mixed 2-16 yrs

Pre-Prep: Thurs 22 Jan 9.15am. Prep/Senior School: Tues 3 Feb 9.15am.

RGS Guildford Boys 3-18 yrs. Girls will be admitted into Nursery, Reception, Year 3 and the Lower Sixth Form (Year 12) in Sept 2027. In Sept 2028 girls will be admitted into the First Form (Year 7).

Toddler Stay & Play: 10 Feb 9.30am-11am for children aged 2-4.

Prep School: Fri 6 March and Fri 5 June.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery Guildford Mixed 2-7 yrs (from Summer 2026 they will be taking babies from 6 months)

Thurs 12 March and Fri 24 April.

St Catherine’s School Bramley Girls 3-18 yrs

Early Years Open Event for Pre-School and Reception Sat 7 Feb and Sat 6 June.

Prep School: Fri 27 Feb and Fri 15 May.

Barfield Nursery is at the heart of our thriving independent school. We believe in creating a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where young minds can grow and thrive.

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YEAR 3 (7+) TO YEAR 6 (10+)

INTERACTIVE OPEN EVENT Monday 5 th January 2026 | 2pm - 4pm

St Edmund’s School Hindhead Mixed 2-16 yrs

Open Day Sat 7 Feb. Headmaster Talk and Tours Fri 27 Feb.

St Ives School Haslemere Mixed 2-11 yrs

Fri 6 Feb and Fri 6 March 9.30am-11am.

Tormead School Guildford Girls 4-18 yrs

Prep School: Fri 13 March Senior School: Wed 11 March.

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PRE-SCHOOL AND RECEPTION (4+)

EARLY YEARS OPEN EVENT Saturday 7 th February 2026 | 2.30pm - 4pm PRE-SCHOOL TO YEAR 6 (10+)

OPEN MORNING Saturday 27 th February 2026 | 9.30am - 11.45am

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Translating your baby’s cries

By Tanith Carey For parents, there’s little more stressful or panic-inducing than hearing their baby cry. At first, your new-born's cries may all sound like general alarm calls. But by observing your baby over time, the good news is you can start to work out what they are trying to say.

The first thing I’d suggest is to simply be open to listening to what they are communicating, rather than dismiss crying as something that infants just 'do.'

As brand-new arrivals in the world, babies don’t have 'wants.' They only have needs. Nor does your baby cry to ‘exercise their lungs’ or 'control' you. For the first few months, they are responding to the raw sensations in their bodies and communicating the only way they know how.

Put aside the myth too that your baby will get ‘spoiled’ if you pick them up when they cry. Instead, over time they will learn that grownups reliably meet their needs and this feeling of safety will mean they ultimately cry less.

To start to learn to ‘translate’ your baby’s cries, the first thing to know is that babies tend to cry for these main reasons: hunger, tiredness, overwhelm, loneliness, pain/ discomfort and boredom/frustration.

Although all your baby’s cries may sound the same at first, as you tune in, you'll begin to notice subtle differences in pitch and intensity. Think too about the timings of their cries, asking yourself when they were last fed or changed.

Bear in mind too there is a peak in crying between three and six weeks. In this phase, babies may cry between one and two hours a day and often more in the late afternoon and evening, perhaps due to a build-up of overstimulation and tiredness.

Of course, there may still be times when your baby cries for a reason you can’t work out and if your baby is hyperaroused, it can take time for them to regulate again. Even if it doesn't seem to work at first, repetition - whether it’s walking them up and down or rocking or singing to them will help. One study found that walking a baby up and down for five to eight minutes is enough to start to reduce their heart rate, initiating the calming process.

At moments when you don't know what the problem is, it will help to remember that it’s not crying that harms your baby. It’s the feeling that they have been left alone with their distress. If you are holding and carrying and comforting your child, you are doing the best you can.

If you can continue to respond to them like this consistently, this will help your baby build a calmer, less reactive nervous system and they will be easier to soothe in the long run.

Tanith Carey is author of What’s My Baby Thinking? Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents with Dr Angharad Rudkin.

Crying is one of eighty topics tackled in this book, published by Penguin/DK. Available in Flexibound and audiobook, this guide answers every question about your baby and toddler’s development in their first two years. Find it at www.dk.com

Some babies also come into the world with naturally more sensitive temperaments which are harder to soothe. Avoid too many comparisons and know that as long as you and your caregivers are responsive most of the time, you are giving your child what they need most now.

Types of cry Hunger - constant and rhythmic; louder than other cries but lower pitched.

Tired - often with jerky arm and leg movements, eye rubbing and clenched fists.

Overwhelmed – by too much noise or new sensations; they may nuzzle into you to block the outside world as they cry.

Distressed/in pain – erratic, higher pitched with faster breaths, fewer pauses and maybe an arched back.

Boredom/frustration - on-and-off cries and kicking their legs. If they can’t get your attention, this develops into a low, constant cry.

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Wed 21 Jan

Farm Painting and Printing Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-11am. Use farm stampers, inspo sheets and stickers to make a masterpiece!

Free, no booking needed. For all ages with an adult.

Tots Tales West Horsley Place 10am-10.45am. Sensory storytelling session for preschoolers with an adult. Child £7, adult £3.50. Book online.

Also runs on Wed 28 Jan, 4, 11 and 25 Feb.

Fri 9 Jan Watts Tots, Watts Gallery Compton 10.30am-11.45am.

Choose from two sessions: Watts Tots Explorers (for approx 3 years and under) explore the house and go on an art hunt, with stories, songs and sensory experiences. Or Watts Tots Artists (approx 3 years and up) - get stuck into creative projects in the Clore Studio. Child £12, adult free.

Book online.

No Place Like Home Haslemere Museum 10.30am-11.30am. For under 5s with an adult. See the Museum’s dolls’ house, listen to a story and make a collage of a house. Child £2.50, adult £1.50. Book online.

Sun 11 Jan Clay Club, Watts Gallery Compton 10.15am-11.45am, 12.45am-2.15pm or 2.45pm4.15pm. £12 per person. As a family, get hands-on and messy with clay. Best for ages 5+ but all welcome, children must be accompanied. Book online. Runs every Sunday.

Wed 14 Jan Cathedral Tots Guildford Cathedral 10am-11.30am. Monthly informal service for families, with a Bible story, children’s activity and refreshments.

Free, no booking needed.

Wed 14-Thu 15 Jan Keyring & Bracelet Making Haslemere Youth Hub 10-11am. For 2+ with an adult. £4 (adult free). Book online.

Sat 17 Jan Animal Encounter Tour Merrist Wood College Worplesdon 11am-1pm or 2-4pm. For ages 5+ (under 16s need to be with a paying adult). £20. Book online.

Tue 20 Jan Paper Chain Penguins Farnham Library 3.45pm-4.45pm. For ages 5+ with an adult. Celebrate penguin day by making a hanging paper penguin. £2 per child. To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.

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Thu 22 Jan Storytime at the Cathedral Guildford Cathedral 11am-11.45am. Songs, stories and rhymes in Seasons Café.

For pre-schoolers with an adult. Free. Online booking recommended as limited space.

Fri 23 Jan Space Explorers Haslemere Museum 1.30pm-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Learn about the wonders of space, listen to a story and create your own universe! Child £2.50, adult £1.50. Book online.

Sat 24 Jan Haslemere Museum Museum Explorers: Paddington 10.30am-12pm. Paddington arts & crafts for ages 5-11.

Adults can stay but don’t have to. Child £7, adult £2. Book online.

Family Birdwatch Activity 1pm-3pm. Make simple bird cakes, art activities and discover the birds in the galleries. Free. Children must be accompanied. No need to book.

Mon 26 Jan Monthly Makers, Ash Library Drop in from 2.30pm-4.30pm.

For 3+ with an adult. Creative session with different activities each month. Child £1.

Thu 29 Jan Baby Friendly Cinema Club G Live Guildford 10am. Baby friendly screening of film La La Land.

For adults with babies aged 0–18 months (babies free). £5.

Book online.

Fri 30 Jan

Roll up your sleeves and become a real farmer this February half-term Ever wondered what the life of a farmer is really like? Give it a try for yourself! Get stuck into farm jobs like scooping the poop, dressing a scarecrow, feeding the pigs, collecting eggs, and so much more!

Plus, you can enjoy all the usual farmyard fun along the way.

Creative Collage Haslemere Library For ages 5+ (under 8s need to be with an adult). Learn basic collage techniques and make a framed eclectic masterpiece.

Drop in from 10am-4pm. Child £2, adult free.

Sun 1 Feb Big Fish Little Fish ‘Animal Fantastical’ Family Rave Dorking Halls 2pm. For families with 0-8 year olds (but all ages welcome). Dance through the bubbles, foam and balloons or make something on the Wacky Wheadon’s craft tables. Adult £17, child £14, under ones free. Book online.

Baby Cats - Sensory Play St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley 9.30am-10.30am.

Stimulate your child’s senses and be prepared to get messy!

For ages 0-3 with an adult.

Free, but please book online.

Junior Animal Keeper Experience Merrist Wood College Worplesdon 10am-3pm for ages 9-12. Join the Animal Keepers for a day and work with a huge variety of animals. £70. Book online.

Sat 31 Jan

Wed 4 Feb

Connect at G Live - Open Day, G Live 10am-2pm. Free fun day for all ages with face painting, giant games and arts & crafts.

Storytime with Danyah Miller, Cranleigh Library Special storytime for National Storytelling Week with Danyah

Miller. 10.30am. Free, no booking needed. For preschoolers with an adult.

Fri 6 Feb Watts Tots, Watts Gallery See 9 Jan.

Sat 7 Feb Animal Encounter Tour Merrist Wood See 17 Jan. Museum Makes Chertsey Museum 1.30pm-3.30pm. Free dropin crafts for all the family.

Tue 10 Feb Toddler Stay & Play RGS Prep School Guildford 9.30am-11am.

Come and play in the beautifully equipped nursery and enjoy an interactive story time. The play session will be led by the Nursery and Early Years staff and the children will be free to enjoy a number of fun activities from arts and crafts and building blocks to reading. For children aged 2-4 with an adult, younger siblings are welcome to attend. Free, but you must book via www.rgsg.co.uk/events.

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The Wind In The Willows: A Garden Adventure at RHS Garden Wisley

Discovery Week Godstone Farm Become a real life farmer!

See main listing on left.

Half Term Fun: 14 - 22 Feb Join Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger for an unforgettable family day out! Step into the world of The Wind in the Willows with a brandnew garden trail and handson activities, brought to life

by EH Shepard’s enchanting original illustrations. The adventure begins this February - and the trail continues all year!

Farm Discovery Week at Godstone Farm

This half term is all about becoming a farmer! Take on a series of fun farmyard challenges: scoop the poop, dress the scarecrow, feed the pigs, collect the eggs – and so much more. See how many jobs you can complete as you explore the farm. Plus, enjoy all the usual family favourites, from meeting friendly animals to exploring Surrey’s Largest Soft Play. A perfect mix of outdoor adventure and indoor fun for all ages! Book online at www.godstonefarm.co.uk.

Wed 11-Thu 12 Feb

Sat 14 Feb

Valentines Day Arts & Crafts Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-11am. For 18 months + with an adult. £4. Book online.

Family Fun Day, G Live Guildford 10am-1pm. Free entry. Crafts, workshops, stalls and more.

Thurs 12-Sun 22 Feb

Crochet Hearts Accessory Making Haslemere Library 2pm-4pm. For ages 10+.

Make a crochet heart badge and/or hair accessory. £8.50.

Booking recommended as limited spaces: haslemere. library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Polesdenopoly Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham Have fun on this interactive trail around the grounds. See listing on page 16 for details.

Fri 13 Feb Baby Cats, Let’s Get Creative St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley 9.30am-10.30am.

Nurture your child’s creativity in this arts and crafts session.

For ages 2-4 with an adult.

Free, but please book online.

Year of the Horse Craft Ash Library 3.30pm-4.30pm. For ages 3+ with an adult. Make a Chinese fire horse wand. Child £3.

To book email ash.library@ surreycc.gov.uk.

Fascinating Fossils Haslemere Museum 10.30am-11.30am. Includes a story and making a fossil to take home. For under 5s with an adult. Child £3, adult £2.

Book online.

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Giant Games Family Fun! Guildford Museum 12pm-4.30pm (last entry 4pm). For ages 5+ with an adult. Enjoy Giant Games including skittles, hoop-la and Connect Four as part of the Playtime! exhibition of old toys and games. Free, dropin, no need to book.

Sat 14-Sun 22 Feb Squid and Friends: Penguin Brick Hunt, Birdworld Farnham Find the model brick penguins hidden around Penguin Island and Penguin Beach. Included in admission.

Unbe-leaf-able Trail Winkworth Arboretum See main listing on page 16.

Tree Tales Trail Claremont Landscape See main listing on page 16.

Spotting Trail Hatchlands Park 11am-4pm. See main listing on page 16.

Sat 14 Feb-Thu 31 Dec The Wind in the Willows RHS Garden Wisley Woking Themed family trail and hands-on activities. See main listing on left.

Sun 15 Feb Share a Shettie Mane Chance Sanctuary Compton GU3 1DL 9.30am1.30pm. Look after a shetland pony for the day. £40 for an adult and child (aged 7-17).

Book online.

Mon 16 Feb Drama Camp: Exploring Oz Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-3pm for ages 7-11. Work on scenes, a song and choreography from a well-known show. £40. Book online.

Year of the Horse Craft Farnham Library 11am-12pm. For ages 3+ with an adult. Make a Chinese fire horse wand. £3 per child.

To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Design and Print Tote Bags, West Horsley Place 10.30am-12pm or 1.30-3pm.

For ages 4+ with an adult.

Children will create and print their own designs. Child £30 (adult free). Book online.

Farnham Maltings Workshops for ages 6+ (under 10s must be accompanied by an adult). Book online.

Screen Print a Pop Art Picture 10.30am-12.30pm. £36.

Screen Print a Tote Bag 2pm-4pm. £40.

Mon 16-Fri 20 Feb February Half Term Rural Life Living Museum Farnham Engaging science activities, trails and arts & crafts. Plus on Wed 18 Feb and Thu 19 Feb at 11am and 2pm there are hands-on STEM family friendly workshops. On Thu 19 Feb it is also Activity Thursday so there are extra activities at the museum. All included in admission.

Tues 17 Feb West Horsley Place Book online.

Six Musical in a Day 10am-4pm. Bring the world of Six the Musical to life. For ages 9-18. £50.

Upstairs Downstairs 1930s immersive family tour.

Child (5-12) £12, adult £6.

The West End Centre Aldershot Book online.

Van Gogh Sunflowers 10.30am-12.30pm. For 5+ with an adult. Child £15, adult free.

Family Pottery 10.30am-12pm. For 3+ with an adult. Child £20, adult free.

Children’s Pottery 1pm-3pm. For ages 8+. £20.

Craft Table 1pm or 2pm. For 3+ with an adult. Child £3, adult free.

Mardi Gras Family Activity Haslemere Museum 10.30am-1pm. Make masks, armbands and a simple musical instrument. Children need to be accompanied. Child £5, adult £2. Book online.

Play In A Day, Princes Hall Aldershot 10am-4pm for ages 7-11. £28, book online.

Suds & Scents: SoapMaking Workshop Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-11.30am for ages 5-11 with an adult. 1pm2.30pm for ages 12+ (with an adult on site). £25 (adult free).

Book online.

Arts and Crafts Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-11am. A crafty session for 2yrs+ with an adult. £4 (adult free). Book online.

Farnham Maltings Shell Jewellery 10am-12pm for ages 8+. £25. Book online.

Pirates & Mermaids Drama Party 10.30am-12.30pm. For ages 4-7. £10. Book online.

Smugglers & Ghost Ships Drama Fun 2pm-4pm. For ages 7-11. £10. Book online.

Book Folding - Chinese New Year Lanterns Haslemere Library Help recycle old books into beautiful lanterns. Drop in from 10am-4pm. Child £2.50. For ages 5+ (under 8s need to be with an adult, adult is free).

Tue 17-Thu 19 Feb Terrific Transport Surrey History Centre Woking Free drop-in family activities 9.30am-5pm. Make a rocking boat and airplane, design a zeppelin, plus wordsearch and colouring. For 3-12s with an adult. Donations welcome.

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The next sale is on Saturday 7th February 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 around 6 years. £2 entry, kids are free. There’s free parking and a cafe. Please bring cash.

Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller.

Keep 100% profit on the day. For more information or to book a stall visit bookwhen.com/markets4parents or email info@markets4parents.com @markets4parents

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Polesdenopoly at Polesden Lacey

Thu 12 – Sun 22 Feb, 10am-4pm Family trail around the grounds with activities inspired by a well‑known board game.

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Guildford Spectrum

Wed 18 Feb

Wed 18-Thu 19 Feb

Creative Make-Up: Movie Magic Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford For ages 7-11.

10am-3pm. Explore theatrical make-up and creative techniques. £40. Book online.

Crafty Kids: Half Term Museum of Farnham 10.30am-12.30pm. Get creative with these fun and messy drop-in craft sessions.

For ages 3-7 with an adult. No booking needed. £4.75.

February Half Term Family Day, The Lightbox Woking Create crafts that are inspired by the ‘Permindar Kaur: Strange Bedfellows’ exhibition in the Education studio. Drop in from 10.30am-12.30pm or 2pm4pm. Pay What you Wish entry applies all day for this Family Day.

Half Term Family Days Watts Gallery Compton Design mandalas and rangoli patterns, decorate ceramic elephants, make rakhi bracelets, try your hand at silk painting and woodblock printing and create a giant collaborative artwork inspired

by India’s festival of colour.

Most suited to under 12s, but all welcome. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Child £15, adult £8. Book online.

At Guildford Spectrum there is a great choice of activities for a family day out, including tenpin bowling, indoor Olympic sized ice skating rink and four pools including a leisure pool and diving pool. The Leisure Pool features flumes, slides, a wave machine, jets and water whirls, interactive panels and more! On the ice, smaller skaters can hire fun penguin or snowman skating aids to help them round the rink. There’s also fun soft play ‘Specky’s Pirate Ship’ and The Rock Box climbing centre. All activities can be booked online.

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Hatchlands Park Family Walks (East Clandon) The natural adventure area in Great Wix Wood is a great place to let off steam. There’s lots of space to run around and lots to explore with its bug burrow, tree house and the Hatchlands climbing frame. And for © National Trust Images/James Dobson the really little legs, there’s a preschool outdoor play area next to the resident donkey area and near the café facilities. You can download a map from their website to find out more. Normal admission applies.

There’s also a February half-term spotting trail from Sat 14-Sun 22 Feb 11am-4pm. Pick up a trail from reception and see what you can find in the parkland. Included in admission.

‘Polesdenopoly’ at Polesden Lacey (Gt Bookham) From Thurs 12 Feb-Sun 22 Feb. Play ‘Polesdenopoly’ at Polesden Lacey this half term – a fun, interactive trail around the grounds inspired by a well-known board game. Earn Polesden pounds by completing fun activities and buy your favourite sites around Polesden Lacey.

No booking required. Suitable for ages 5+. Admission + £5 per group (max five players per group). For more details see nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey.

Family walks at Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl Discover the grisly story of the 18th century sailor on the Sailor’s Stroll at Hindhead Commons – a buggy-friendly walk with wonderful views. Plus test your running jumping and climbing skills on the natural adventure area next to the café. Normal car park © National Trust Images/John Miller charges apply.

Box Hill Natural Play Trail (Tadworth KT20 7LB) This family-friendly trail is a two-mile level walk offering a great opportunity for little ones to explore the woodlands.

With balance beams, stepping stones and den-building and beautiful views and a café stop at the end, there’s lots for all © National Trust Images/James Dobson the family to enjoy. Normal car park charges apply.

Half term at Winkworth Arboretum (Sat 14-Sun 22 Feb) Pick up the Unbe-leaf-able trail sheet from the kiosk and explore the arboretum in search of some of their important trees, completing a brass rubbing as you identify each tree.

Then head over to the natural play area where you’ll find rope tunnels, bridges, climbing wall and more. The trail is free with normal admission.

Half term at Claremont Landscape (Sat 14-Sun 22 Feb) Pick up a trail sheet for the Tree Tales Trail and follow the clues to find some of their most well-loved trees, each with its own story to share. Children will uncover fun facts, surprising secrets and more. Trail is included in admission.

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Farnham Maltings Book online.

Artbox 10am-12pm. Nature and countryside themed art session for ages 6-16. £65.

Silent Disco: Under the Sea 10.30am, 12.30pm or 2.30pm. For all ages. £5.

Comic Art Masterclass Cranleigh Arts Centre 10.30am or 2pm. Masterclass with Kev F Sutherland who has written and drawn for Beano, Doctor Who and Marvel comics. For ages 7+ (under 12s must be accompanied by an adult). £17. Book online.

Early Birds Haslemere Museum 9am-10am. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition. Children must be accompanied. Booking online essential. Free, donations welcome.

LEGO Family Activity Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12.30pm. Children need to be accompanied.

Models can not be taken home. £3 per person. Book online.

Play In A Day, G Live Guildford 10am-4pm. Funfilled theatre workshop for ages 7–11. £45. Book online.

Flower Crafting Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-11am. Flower pot decorating or make a pipe cleaner flowers bouquet. £4 each or do both for only £6!

For ages 2+ with an adult (pipe cleaner flowers for 3yrs+). Adult is free. Book online.

Dance In A Day Princes Hall Aldershot 10am-4pm for ages 7-11. £28, book online.

Wed 18-Sat 21 Feb Giant Games Family Fun! Guildford Museum See listing on 14 Feb.

Thu 19 Feb Gamers’ Lounge Cranleigh Arts Centre 11am or 2pm. Retro gaming with over 3,000 console games from the 1980s to the mid-2000s. Single-player and multi-player games. For all ages, parental supervision recommended (only players need to pay). £8. Book online.

Art Adventures: Mud & Masterpieces West Horsley Place 10am or 1pm. Creative activities in the barn and outdoor spaces. Child £12, adult £5. For primary school age with an adult. Book online.

“Whatever Next” Story Time and Junk Modelling Session Haslemere Library 11.30am-12pm. Be inspired by hearing ‘Whatever Next’

by Jill Murphy to create your own rocket to take you to the moon! Child £1. For 2+ with an adult. No booking needed.

Romantic Recycling Farnham Library 2.30pm-3.30pm. For ages 6+ with an adult. Design your own jewellery using recycled buckles and bling. £3 per child. To book email farnham. library@surreycc.gov.uk.

Directing Masterclass: Transforming Stories for the Stage Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-3.30pm. For ages 14-17. £40. Book online.

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Museum Explorers: Lovely Lanterns Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm for ages 5-11.

Make lantern structures for the Museum’s Chinese lantern celebration in March, plus make a lantern to take home. Adults can stay but don’t have to. Child £8, adult £2. Book online.

Kolourful Kaleidoscopes Family Fun! Guildford Museum Drop-in from 12pm-2pm.

For ages 6+ with an adult.

Free. Make a multi-coloured kaleidoscope. You’ll also be able to visit the Playtime! exhibition full of old toys and games.

Stop Motion Animation Workshop, G Live Guildford 10am-4pm for ages 7-11. £45. Book online.

Soap Making: “Going to the Beach” Farnham Maltings 1.30pm-3pm for ages 5+.

Soap crafting with a beachinspired theme. £25. Book online.

Keyring & Bracelet Making Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-11am. For ages 2+ with an adult. £4 (adult free).

Book online.

Fri 20 Feb Wild About Britain Cranleigh Arts Centre 10am or 11.30am. Meet an array of British creatures including a tawny owl, kestrel and hedgehog with handling opportunities. For ages 4+ with an adult. £9. One free adult per family. Book online.

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Children’s Silent Disco Haslemere Museum 3.30pm-5.30pm for ages 5-11.

Choose your songs from three different play lists! Café open. £5 per person. Book online.

Signs of Spring: A Family Lantern Making Workshop West Horsley Place 10.30am or 1.30pm. For ages 5+ with an adult. Child £20, adult free. 20% sibling discount.

Historic Lotions and Potions Guildford House Gallery 10.30am-11.30am. For ages 7+ with an adult (max two children per adult). Learn how Mrs Childe, the mistress of Guildford House, may have treated illnesses in her family and make your own soothing bath bag to take home.

Booking required. Email heritageservices@guildford. gov.uk. £2.50 per person.

Friendship Bracelets Haslemere Library Make friendship bracelets with yarn and embroidery thread. Drop in from 10am4pm. Child £2.50. For ages 5+ (under 8s need to be with an adult, adult is free).

Share a Shettie Mane Chance See 15 Feb.

Synergy Dance Workshops Guildford Spectrum Book via https://bit.ly/ synergy-workshops. Use code DOUBLEDISCOUNT to save 10% if booking more than one child. Siblings are welcome (ticket required).

These inclusive workshops are suitable for all abilities.

Children with one-to-one support in school need to bring an adult helper.

Dressing up is encouraged!

If you book one of these workshops children aged 6-12 can claim a free taster for Synergy Dance’s Saturday term-time classes at Spectrum, email admin@synergydance.co.uk for details and to book.

Frozen Wonderland – A Magical Workshop 2.45pm-3.45pm for ages 3-8.

A Frozen-themed workshop filled with singing, dancing and magical winter fun.

Learn and create Frozeninspired dances and scenes; imaginative drama and movement games, colourful props including parachutes, scarves and ribbons plus a snow disco! £8.50. Drop-off available for ages 5+.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Spring Workshop 4pm-5pm for ages 6+. A lively warm-up and K-Popinspired dance games; learn a short routine (with optional sing-along!); use colourful props like pom poms, ribbons and scarves; parachute fun and age-appropriate games plus Synergy Dance’s signature snow disco!

Encourages creativity, confidence and is loads of fun. £8.50. Drop and collect.

LEGO Family Activity Haslemere Museum See listing on 18 Feb.

Sat 21 Feb Drum Circle Cranleigh Arts Centre 2pm. Fun, noisy, family friendly event open to all, no experience necessary. £6.

Book online.

Cupcake Decorating: Bees & Sunflowers Farnham Maltings 10am-11.45am or 1.30pm2.45pm. For ages 5-12. £17.

Book online.

Yarn Hedgehogs Haslemere Library Create your own hedgehog from cardboard and yarn.

Drop in from 10am-4pm.

Child £2. For ages 3+ (under 8s need to be accompanied by an adult, adult is free).

Mon 23 Feb Monthly Makers Ash Library See 26 Jan.

Thu 26 Feb Baby Friendly Cinema Club, G Live Guildford 10am. Baby & toddler friendly screening of film Valentine’s Day. For adults with babies aged 0–18 months (babies go free). £5.

Book online.

Fri 27 Feb Bear’s Shadow Haslemere Museum 1.30pm-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Listen to this story and learn all about shadows. Make a shadow puppet to take home. Child £3, adult £2. Book online.

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Family Shows Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (Guildford) Short Stories, Tall Tales: The Gingerbread Man Tue 27 Jan 11.30am & 1.30pm. An energetic spin on an old fairy tale that will enthral and inspire little ones’ creative imaginations. For 0-4s with an adult. One adult and child £14, extra adult or child £8.

Exciting Science Sat 14 Feb 11.30am & 2.30pm. A new, exciting and educational show with fun and fact-filled experiments. Watch in amazement as scientists recreate a volcanic eruption, turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher and take aim at you with their smoke blaster!

For Ages 4+. Adult £19.75, child £15.75.

Short Stories, Tall Tales: My Kinda Dinosaur Tue 24 Feb 11.30am & 1.30pm. For 0-4s with an adult.

A heartwarming journey of friendship, acceptance, and adventure. One adult and child £14, extra adult or child £8.

Haslemere Hall Aladdin Fri 16-Sun 18 Jan and Fri 23-Sun 25 Jan. Presented by the Haslemere Thespians. Step into a world of magic, flying carpets, and outrageous laughs.

Camberley Theatre Dinosaur Adventure Live! Danger on T-Rex Mountain Mon 16 Feb 2pm & 4.30pm. Awe-inspiring interactive show which immerses audiences in the enthralling and realistic world of Dinosaurs. £18.50/£16.50.

Circus Spectacular Sat 21 Feb 3pm. Featuring international circus acts, amazing magic and lots of laughs! For all ages. £20, family of 4 £74.

Princes Hall (Aldershot) Dinosaurs Live Mon 16 Feb 1.30pm. Go on a pre-historic journey and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive on stage! For ages 3+. Adult £18.50, child £17.50, family of 4 £68.

West End Centre (Aldershot) The WOW Bubble Show for Kids Thu 19 Feb 11am. Bubbles, music and comedy! Be amazed with bubble tricks, the smoking bubble volcano and the amazing bubble sculptures including a bubble caterpillar. £8.

G Live (Guildford) Children’s Concert 10.45am or 1.30pm. For 5-11 year olds.

Farnham Maltings Baby Broadway Fri 30 Jan 11am. Sing and dance to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers - plus bubbles and puppets! Aimed at ages 0-7 and their families. £9 (under 12 months free).

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays presents Peter and the Wolf Sun 1 March 10.30am. For ages 2+. The perfect piece to introduce music lovers, young and old, to the instruments of the orchestra.

New Victoria Theatre (Woking) The Dinosaur That Pooped Sun 1 Mar 12.30pm & 3.30pm. Adapted from the best-selling books.

Dorking Halls Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Wed 14 Jan 12pm. 15 month age limit. £15.

Cirque Enchantment Sat 14 Feb 7.30pm Circus, music, and show-stopping performances. For ages 5+. Adult £35, child £25.

Pippbrook House (Dorking - dorkinghalls.co.uk) Fideri Fidera present: Franky!

Tues 17 Feb 12pm & 2pm. A comedy for ages 3+. £11, under 18 months free.

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Feb half term holiday camps New students get 10% off with code: TYPE10

Touch Typing Hub

Naomi and her team are holding a 3-day intensive touch typing course from Tues 17 - Thurs 19 Feb 10am-1pm in Frensham. Suitable for all levels, for children and teenagers aged 8-18. Learn an invaluable life skill in a disciplined, but fun environment. Small group sizes mean lots of individual attention, with a focus on teaching correct hand positioning and posture and the importance of accuracy as well as speed. £225 for the week. For more info visit www.touchtypinghub.com or email info@touchtypinghub.com.

Pitch Pals

Pitch Pals are running more fantastic football camps at Broadwater School, Godalming on 16th-18th February.

All days run 9am-3.30pm (early drop-off, late pick-up 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. For children in Reception to Year 6. Book at: https://pitch-pals.classforkids.io

Swim Safe School Crash Course

Improve your child’s swimming over February half term with these intensive lessons from Swim Safe School, running at Cranleigh Golf & Country Club from Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb. All ages and abilities welcome.

Small group and private lessons available. For more information or to book contact Jenn at swimsafeschool@btinternet.com.

Barfield Three Peaks Holiday Camps

Barfield Three Peaks Holiday Camps invite children on an unforgettable adventure. Set in the heart of the countryside, the camps blend outdoor fun with personal growth, teamwork, and resilience. From scaling climbing walls to navigating woodland trails, every day is packed with challenge and discovery. Camps run in Feb half term from Mon 16 - Fri 20 Feb.

Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum for ages 5-8 and 9-12. The Camp runs every school holiday from 8.30am-6pm. Activities include ice skating, bowling, swimming, track time and arts and crafts. Book at Customer Services (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm) or call 01483 443322.

Muddy Boots Camps

New families get £10 off with code: KID10

Muddy Boots holiday camps run in Guildford (Merrow C of E Infant School) and Cobham (St Matthew’s C of E Infant School). February half term camps run from Mon 16-Fri 20 Feb. Friends and siblings can be kept together regardless of age! They have a high staff ratio for all age groups with lots of activities available. Half or full days available. Childcare vouchers accepted. Book early for the best prices. muddybootscamps.co.uk

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A garden adventure Half Term Fun , 14-22 Feb

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