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Your complete guide to what’s on this summer!

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Issue 91 July/Aug 2022

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Staycation Live Festival

At The Phillips Memorial Park, Godalming from 5th-7th Aug. Live Music, Beer and Cider Festival, Street Food, Cocktails, Prosecco Bar, Yoga and Kids Zone. Suggested donation of £10 per day per adult.

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Activities include Tenpin bowling, indoor ice skating rink, four pools including a leisure pool with flumes, a tyre ride, bubble beds, a wave machine and more. Plus soft play and climbing. Book here.

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Alice Holt Forest

Loads to do including Go Ape, fantastic play equipment, a Superworm trail, new bike hire and two new Gruffalo sculptures!

Godstone Farm

45 acres to explore, over 500 animals, play areas plus events running all through the school holidays!

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Princes Mead

Princes Mead Shopping, Farnborough are hosting a free play area for under 12s from 1st21st Aug! Enjoy giant games including Jenga, Dominoes, a Giant Buzz wire and more!

In the South West Tower 11am-4pm, children must be accompanied.

Hever Castle Summer Jousting Tournaments

The annual Summer Jousting Tournaments will begin at Hever Castle on 16 and 17 July and run every weekend til 29th Aug. The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic READ arena complete with a Royal Box. MORE 3

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The Great Garden Adventure at RHS Garden Wisley

Let your imagination run wild with an explorer quest, bug hunts, tree climbing and planting workshops, plus the chance to learn some bushcraft skills – playing out has never been so much fun! Runs from Saturday 23rd July - Monday 29th August 10am-4pm. Activities are included in admission.

‘Come out and play’ at the National Trust

Come and try your hand at sports, games and fun activities at a National Trust place near you (included in admission).

Running at: Hatchlands Park East Clandon, GU4 7RT Fri 1 July – Wed 31 Aug 10am-4pm.

Claremont Landscape Garden Esher KT10 9JG Fri 1 July – Sun 4 Sept 10am-3pm.

Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, RH5 6BD Sat 16 July – Sun 28 Aug 10am-4pm.

Dapdune Wharf and River Wey Guildford GU1 4RR Mon 1 Aug - Wed 31 Aug 11am-5pm.

Winkworth Arboretum Godalming GU8 4AD Sat 9 July - Sun 4 Sept 10am-5pm.

The Devil’s Punch Bowl Hindhead GU26 6AB Mon 1 Aug – Wed 31 Aug 10am-4pm Other Events at National Trust Properties this summer include: ‘Meet the Rangers’ at Polesden Lacey on alternate Saturdays in July and August, starting on 2nd July, from 10am-2pm. Included in admission.

A Sensory Trail, designed by Cherry Trees charity, runs at Hatchlands Park from Sat 23 July - Sun 4 Sept 10am-5pm. Admission + £2 for the trail.

Summer Family Fun Run at Dapdune Wharf on Sat 27 Aug. Followed by relaxation and refreshment.

Miniature railways

Guildford Model Engineering Society: Gala Weekend on Sat 2 & Sun 3 July 10am-5pm.

Train rides Thurs 4 Aug 10am-1pm, Sun 14 Aug 2-5pm and Thurs 25 Aug 10am-1pm.

Mizens Railway Knaphill Train rides for ages 1+ every Sunday (2-5pm) til 25 Sept, Teddy Bear Picnics Thursdays in Aug 2-5pm.

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Train rides Sun 3 July, 7 Aug and 4 Sept 11am-5pm.

Sat 16 July (1-4pm limited timetable), Wed 27 July and Wednesdays in Aug 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. Mon 29 Aug 11am-4pm.

Great Cockcrow Railway Lyne Train rides for 2 yrs+ Sundays 1-4.30pm til 30 Oct. The Surrey Society of Model Engineers Leatherhead Train rides Sun 10 July and Mon 29 Aug 11am-4pm.

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Summer Boredom Busters

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Free* Treasure Hunt on a Train

On the North Downs Railway Line from Sat 23rd July - Sun 4th Sept. Hunt for clues, solve one, or both, of the mysteries to be in with the chance to win some treasure! The North Downs Railway Line runs between Reading, via Guildford, to Redhill.

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Rain or shine, skies are always blue at AirHop!

Standard jump sessions are for ages 4+ and younger trampolining enthusiasts (6 months - 6 years) can explore the park during dedicated MiniHopper Takeovers. And on Friday and Saturday evenings experience the park in a cool club atmosphere during 2-hour bargain Sunset Sessions.

Guildford Museum

The ‘Videogames - Made In Guildford’ exhibition, suitable for 12yrs+, runs from 2 July-24 Sept.

It gives a snapshot into the thriving videogame sector in Guildford. Free entry. Click for museum open times.

Boat trips

Boat trips from Dapdune Wharf run Thursday to Monday until the summer holidays, and then they run daily. The trips take about 40 minutes and your booking (£35) is for the whole boat which takes up to 10 people.

Boat trips from the Basingstoke Canal Centre run at weekends until the school holidays start and then additionally they are on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Also available to hire are pedalos, canoes, sit on top kayaks and rowing boats at weekends until the end of September and daily during the Summer school holidays. Book at reception or 01252 370073.

Summer in the Square

Free activities til 4 Sept in Jubilee Square, Woking.

Including table tennis and giant chess plus free films, sport and CBeebies on the big screen.

More ideas for summer fun

Chobham Adventure Farm The Look Out Discovery Centre (Bracknell) Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village (Compton) Crockford Bridge Farm Pick Your Own (Addlestone) Guildford Lido Frensham Great Pond Aldershot Lido

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DAYS OUT

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Big Camp at Dapdune Wharf

Camp out under the stars on the island at Dapdune Wharf, Guildford on Sat 16 - Sun 17 July. There will be a bonfire for toasting marshmallows and a barbecue available for you to cook your own food. £25.

Big Farm Sleepover

Spend three days and two nights camping at Godstone Farm! With exclusive activities before the farm opens and each evening after the farm closes (including an evening tractor ride), campers have three full days access to Godstone Farm. For more info and dates click here.

Free fun activities in Guildford

Experience Guildford are running free Fun Time Thursdays throughout the summer holidays. There’s Punch and Judy in the Castle Grounds (bandstand area) on 28 July and 18 Aug with performances at regular intervals from 10am-4pm. On 4 Aug make a flower crown or crystal bracelet at Urban Parklet, Phoenix Court from 10am-4pm. On 11 Aug there’s Circus School in Allen House Grounds with classes throughout the day from 11am-4pm On 25 Aug visit Jurassic Day outside the Electric Theatre from 10am-4pm and take part in Ranger training, meet a baby dino and more. Click here for details.

Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge launches in libraries on Saturday 9 July. Aimed at ages 4-11, it allows children to set their own goal of reading up to six books over the summer holidays with regular rewards to keep them engaged.

The theme is ‘Gadgeteers’, inspiring children to discover the amazing science and innovation in the world around them. This year, Surrey Libraries are part of a pilot scheme working closely with 14 schools to ensure every child has the opportunity to receive a library card, take part in the Summer Reading Challenge, and continue their reading journey.

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Under 5s Summer Fun

PRE-SCHOOLERS

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Wee Nature Spirits

Wee Nature Spirits outdoors stay & child-led playgroup uses an old marquee and an enclosed garden with early years resources for newborns to 5 years old. Based in Chobham, Wee Nature Spirits is open all summer and older siblings are welcome. Click here for details.

AirHop Guildford MiniHoppers

AirHop Guildford offers MiniHopper Takeovers (in the summer holidays daily at 9am) for little bounce enthusiasts between 6 months and 6 years old where they can explore the park in a fun yet safe environment.

Peekaboo Play Cafe - Guildford Peekaboo Play Cafe - Guildford is a fun and safe place for under 5s to visit. It offers stay and play sessions and messy play sessions too, based at Compton Village Hall, between Guildford and Godalming.

Summer holiday fun at Elm Nursery Visit Elm Nursery this Summer! The children’s farm is open 10am-3.30pm daily (last admission 3pm) and is ideal for pre-school/KS1.

Animal food is £1 per bag. There are alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens, ponies, guinea pigs, rabbits and a donkey to see on the farm.

ARTventurers

ARTventurers are running summer specials for little ones aged 6 months - 7 years in Frensham, Farnham, Normandy and Guildford. Have some arty fun this summer! Click here to book.

Bounce House

Lots of fun at the Haslemere Youth Hub with a bouncy castle, ride on cars and trikes, train sets, ball pit and more. Bounce house for 8’s and under is on Tues 2 Aug and Tues 23 Aug from 12.30-1.30pm. £3 per child. Booking essential, please email deeza.thehub@gmail.com

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Under 5s Summer Fun

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Outdoor Molly Moocow Sessions

Come and join Molly Moocow for their outdoor classes in Haslemere and Godalming this summer.

They will be at The Bandstand in Godalming at 11am on Wed 3rd and Wed 17th August and at Camelsdale Recreation Ground at 11am on Wed 10th and Wed 24th August. These sessions are for children aged 6 months - 4 years.

Imagination Children’s Role Play

Let your children’s imagination run wild as they explore the different themed rooms including the popular new jungle room and a designated secure baby room. Open 7 days a week for 0-7 years in Camberley town centre.

Squish Camberley

Squish is opposite Sainsbury’s in the Square Shopping Mall. As well as a café and soft play area, every Thursday at 10am (until 25 Aug) there is Creative Chaos (movement, music and interactive storytelling) for under 4s. Book online. There are free craft sessions for toddlers on 5, 12 & 19 July 10.30am-12.30pm, no booking needed for crafts.

Lil Ninjas

Lil Ninjas sessions for 4-6 year olds run all year round including during the Summer holidays. These fun and action packed classes from Martial X Academy in Woking are a mix of Martial Arts and Life Skills. Click here to find out more and to book.

Camps & Workshops

Some of the camps and workshops on pages 12-16 take younger children. The Art House in Horsell has classes for 2-6 years olds throughout the summer, Camp Beaumont have a Playtime Programme for 3-4 year olds and Sporty Kidz take children from 3yrs. Many of the camps take children from aged 4. familiesonline.co.uk

Gym Jams

A traditional style air conditioned soft play exclusively for little ones aged 0-3 years old in Normandy, Guildford.

They are open for most of the school holidays book here.

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PRE-SCHOOLERS

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Monkey Music Summer Workshops

Monkey Music are running lots of fun summer sessions! Click here for more information and to book.

Godalming Masonic Hall 2 Aug 9.45am for cruisers to 6 year olds - Pirates & Mermaids theme 2 Aug 10.45am for babies and crawlers - Pirates & Mermaids theme 18 Aug 9.45am for cruisers to 6 year olds - Space theme 18 Aug 10.45am for babies and crawlers - Animal theme Shalford Village Hall 12 Aug 9.45am for cruisers to 6 year olds - Space theme 12 Aug 10.45am for babies and crawlers - Space theme Stirling Centre, St John’s Stoke Church, Guildford 24 Aug 9.45am for cruisers to 6 year olds - Seaside theme 24 Aug 10.45am for babies and crawlers - Seaside theme

Little City Mobile Role Play

Dates for August are: 5 August - Onslow Village 11 August - Haslemere 12 August - Sandhurst 17 August - Cranleigh 19 August - Ash Click here for more info and to book.

Do It With Dance

Summer workshops for walkers to age 4 (older siblings welcome) run on Mon 15 Aug 10-11.30am at Sutton Green Village Hall and on Thurs 26 Aug 1011.30am at QEP Centre.

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Little Bear’s Music and Koala Kids Parties

Little Bear’s Music and Koala Kids Parties have teamed up for a summer holiday class on Wed 24 Aug 10am-10.45am for ages 0-7. It will be held at Jacobs Well Village Hall, Guildford. Click here to book.

LullaBaby

LullaBaby are running some Sunday Summer classes at Normandy Village Hall. On Sun 7 Aug there are Dinosaur Roar themed classes for ages 2-11 months at 10.45am, 12pm, 1.15pm and 2.30pm and a class at 9.30am for ages 12-24 months. On Sun 21 Aug the theme is Space and classes for ages 2-11 months run at 10.45am, 12pm, 1.15pm and 2.30pm and for ages 12-24 months it is 9.30am. Click here to book.

Splat Messy Play

Splat Messy Play are running sessions at Merrow Village Hall, Guildford on 8th Aug and 22nd Aug at 10.30am. Book here.

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SUMMER CAMPS

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MultiSports Guildford

Summer Holiday Camp runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July at St Peter’s School, Guildford.

For boys and girls of all abilities, with half days for 4-6 year olds and full days for 6-16 year olds.

Potential Kids Summer Camp

Summer holiday camp at Pirbright Village Primary School from 25 July - 12 August. Join their camp days for a day full of sports, arts and crafts and nature exploring.

For ages 4-11 from 9am-4pm.

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Guildford Summer Youth Project

Join Guildford Theatre School’s one week course and put on a show at The Electric Theatre! Disney’s Aristocats Kids is from Mon 1-Fri 5 Aug 9am12.30pm for ages 5-8.

In2Drama

In2Drama is back with Broadway and West End Star Kerry Ellis at the Cranleigh Arts Centre. She will be running audition Master Classes at the five-day academy from 25-29 July, 9am5pm suitable for aspiring actors and filmmakers aged 11-15 and 16-21.

Surrey Theatre Academy

Summer theatre camps are running as follows: Haslemere: Encanto Mini Workshop Mon 1 Fri 5 Aug for 4-8s.

Encanto Workshop Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug for 6-16s.

Godalming: Encanto Mini 2-Day Workshop Tue 16 - Wed 17 Aug for 4-8s.

Sing 2 Mini 2-Day Workshop Thurs 18 - Fri 19 Aug for 4-8s.

Encanto Workshop Mon 22 - Fri 26 Aug for 6-16s.

Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp

OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum for children aged 5-8 and 9-12 years. The Camp runs every school holiday from 8.30am-6pm.

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Summer holiday camps & Workshops

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Next Step Holiday Activities

Casa Club

Camp Martial X

Camp Beaumont Adventure Day Camps

Next Step Holiday Activities provide active, affordable, and exciting childcare during the holidays for ages 4-11. Their two programmes, NS Stars and NS Strikers, will see your child enjoy their time away from school.

Action packed and fun fuelled days for your kids with everything from multi sports through to Nerf Gun Wars, bouncy castles through to arts and crafts. For ages 4-14. At Kingfield Primary School, Woking.

Theatre Foundations Surrey Sing, dance and act this Summer! Learn a show in four days from Mon 15-Thurs 18 Aug. Ages 4-8 are from 9am12pm and ages 8-14 attend from 9.30am-3.30pm. Join the fun at Theatre Foundations in Ash (between Guildford and Farnham), where your child will make lots of new friends with a buddy system for newcomers!

Casa Club offer quality, fun, active and affordable holiday clubs for children aged 4-12 with venues in Farnham, Frimley, Camberley, Weybridge, Aldershot and Farnborough. A fun and full packed day each and every day.

Awardwinning day camps in Woking, Guildford, Camberley and Haslemere, delivering confidence-building adventures throughout the school holidays with over 50 exciting activities! From just £43 a day for ages 3-16. Rated excellent on Trustpilot.

The Art House

The Art House is an Art School based in Horsell, Woking for all ages. Summer Holiday classes run from 25 July - 26 Aug. There are regular one hour sessions for Little Artists (2-6 yrs). Young Artists (6-11 yrs) will have a choice of Art Camp, Canvas Painting, Draw & Sculpt or Draw & Paint. For the timetable click here.

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Stagecoach Summer Workshops

Enjoy a fun filled week of singing, dancing and acting; putting on a musical extravaganza on the last day.

No experience is necessary. You don’t need to be a Stagecoach student to attend a summer workshop.

Plus there’s a discount for siblings!

Stagecoach Camberley & Yateley

6-18 year olds will be performing Grease the Musical and for 4-6s the theme is Boppin’ Bruno. From Mon 1 - Fri 5 Aug at Kings International College, Camberley.

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Summer workshop runs from Mon 8 - Fri 12 Aug at St Catherine’s School, Bramley. 4-6 year olds attend from 9.30am-1pm and 6-18 year olds put on a Show in a Week and attend from 10am-4pm.

Stagecoach Guildford North

Summer workshop ‘Get Your Head In The Game’ is running at Kings College, Guildford GU2 8DU from Mon 1st - Fri 5th August from 9.30am-3.30pm.

Stagecoach Frimley

Summer workshops are running at St Augustine’s Primary School, Frimley from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July. 4-6 year olds attend from 9.30am12.30pm and 6-18 year olds from 10am-4pm.

Stagecoach Farnborough

‘We Will Rock You’ summer workshops are running from Mon 22 Fri 26 Aug at The Samuel Cody School, Farnborough for 6-18 year olds and for ages 4-6.

Stagecoach Woking

There is a summer workshop from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July. 6-18 year olds will be working on the Grease, and 4-6 year olds will have fun doing their own show. Also, from Mon 22 - Fri 26 Aug there’s a fun week working on a combination of pieces from several hit musicals in the West End plus there’s also a workshop for Early stages (4-6s).

Stagecoach Liphook

Holiday workshops run from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July at Liphook Infant School. 4-6 year olds (9.30am-12.30pm) will be creating Alice in Wonderland and 7-18 year olds (9.30am-4.30pm) will delve into a swashbuckling musical ‘Heart of the Sea’.

Stagecoach Guildford

Workshops for ages 4-6 and 6-18 run from Mon 15 - Fri 19 Aug at Christ’s College, Guildford. The theme is ‘We Will Rock You’! Book at

Stagecoach Farnham

Summer workshop Aladdin runs from Mon 25 - Fri 29 July at Farnham College. 9.30am-3.30pm for ages 6+ while ages 4-6 years attend from 9am-1pm.

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Pitch Pals Summer Football Camps

Summer Camps run at Milford Infant School on July 25-27, Aug 8-10 and Aug 22-24 9am-3.30pm (4pm late pick-up and half-days available). Fun games, activities and tournaments suitable for all.

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a family run after school and holiday club for 4-11 year olds offering a fun, inspiring ‘home from home’ environment, based in Bagshot. Childcare vouchers accepted.

Spark4Kids SportyKidz Holiday Camps

Sporty Kidz will be running their popular Football or Multi-Sports Camps for 3-13 year olds in Woking at the Winston Sports Centre from Mon 25 July - Fri 26 Aug. Childcare vouchers and HMRC tax free payments accepted.

Dynamic Performing Arts

Themed workshops for ages 4-12 in Worplesdon.

High-energy dance numbers, catchy songs, fun drama games, arts & crafts, parachute games and an outside treasure hunt.

Half and full days available. Click here for dates. familiesonline.co.uk

Online computer coding and touchtyping courses for children.

Mon 25 July - Fri 29 Jul, Mon 1 Aug - Fri 5 Aug and Mon 22 - Fri 26 Aug.

Bee Active Camp

At St Hilary’s School Godalming from Mon 25 July - Fri 5 August.

For boys and girls aged 2-11. £45 per day. Fun-filled days with activities ranging from outdoor learning, Lego in the Innovation Room and multi-sports.

Strawberry Patch Crafters Term time and holiday crafting classes at The Mayford Centre.

Holiday classes for Summer will run Mon 4 July - Fri 26 Aug and are open to children age 5 +.

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Performing and developing key life skills with PQA Whether it be diving into their dressing up box or stepping onto the stage, performing is important to children and young people, although its benefits can often go unnoticed. Performing arts can teach children and young people key skills that can be used in everyday life.

Creativity Naturally imaginative, pretend play and make believe come easily to kids and can assist their social and emotional development, helping them form new ideas and develop resourcefulness. familiesonline.co.uk

Problem solving Solving problems creatively within the safety of a performing arts environment can help kids deal with issues in everyday life. If children feel comfortable exploring and dealing with problems in a non-linear way, this makes them more confident overall.

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Keeping learning fun over the summer holiday

By Naomi Bartholomew, Headmistress, St Catherine’s Prep School, Bramley

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he long summer break can seem like a daunting prospect for parents of bright, active children. It is important for children whether they are already at school or pre-school to have some ‘downtime’ and dare I say even to get bored occasionally as it is in this space that they will be able to become creative and resourceful.

Those starting at nursery or school will need to be waiting their turn and able to share adult attention come September so having time when they have to occupy themselves is useful preparation. As is the chance to get dressed independently, be confident to go to the toilet and wash hands, be brave with trying a variety of foods and making choices and seeing those through. Some of these seemingly simpler, smaller activities can really help children learn and develop ready for their next steps.

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Help make learning fun! My top tips would be to: Get Outdoors

Everything from a very simple picnic in the garden or local park to building a ‘bug hotel’ out of sticks and leaves are great activities for young children.

Observing nature and collecting interesting leaves and petals can be hours of fun allowing children to explore and let their imagination run wild! Creating a museum of objects in a shoe box of all the items found can also be a wonderful way for young children to look carefully at small objects which for them are fascinating.

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Friday 1 July

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Summer Fayre, Lorraine

School Camberley Tombolas, lucky dip, foam archery, refreshements, sweetie jars and lots more! 3.30pm-5pm.

Fri 1 – Sun 3 July Haslemere Fringe Festival

Lion Green Haslemere Family friendly festival.

Guyatt’s Funfair, Bannisters

Field Guildford GU2 7UN 4-9pm.

Saturday 2 July Summer Fair, Pirbright

Village Primary School 12-3pm. Everyone welcome.

Summer Fair

All Saints C of E Infant School Tilford GU10 2DA 12.30-3.30pm.

Entry £5 per child, which buys them their very own ‘Fun Fair’ Card that has 8 games for them to complete. There will also be face painting, bottle tombola, lots of stalls, food & drink.

Summer Fayre

Valley End Infant School Valley End, Chobham 12pm-3pm.

Fun, games, music, magic and much much more!

Summer Fete, Busbridge

The Big River Race

Millmead Guildford Watch the Guildford Lion’s raft race and Surrey Care Trust’s Duck races.

Free for spectators. Plus boat trips along the River Wey for a donation.

Summer Fun Day, Cats

Protection Haslemere Upper Hammer Lane 11am4pm. Petting farm, stalls, children’s games, BBQ and more.

Summer Fair

Loseley Fields Primary School Godalming Food and drink stalls, entertainment, crafts and games, tombola and lots more! 11am-2pm.

The Bourne Show The Bourne Green

Lower Bourne, Farnham Fun

family day out. 12.30-5pm.

Open Day, Camberley Fire

Station No booking needed.

PTA Jubilee Summer Fair

Ewhurst C of E Infant School 12-2.30pm Games, food, drink, dancing, crafts and music.

Eco Explorers, Union St

Aldershot By the KFC crossroads.

10am-2pm. Free, no booking needed. Hands-on eco activities.

Infant School Godalming 123pm. Live entertainment, bouncy castles, traditional stalls, BBQ, ice-creams and more!

Hale Carnival, Hale Village

Weaving Fish

15 Minutes of Fun

Haslemere Museum 10.30am12pm. Craft fun for ages 5-11.

Book here. familiesonline.co.uk

Green Farnham GU9 0HJ Fun fair, dog show, children’s tent, stalls and more. 2-10pm.

Chertsey Museum KT16 8AT Free drop-in family craft session 1.30-3.30pm.

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Sunday 3 July Holy Family Sunday Funday

Holy Family School Ongar Hill, Addlestone 11am-3pm. Inflatables, stalls, competitions, games, face painting, BBQ, ice-creams, and more. Entry £1 for 16+, under 16s free.

Eco Explorers,

Queensmead Farnborough 10am2pm. Free, no booking needed.

Hands-on eco activities.

Godalming Food Festival Town Centre 10am-4pm.

Friday 8 July Wings & Things, Haslemere

Museum 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with an adult. Explore the world of birds and insects in the museum garden. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

Saturday 9 July Big and Bouncy Day

Stoughton Infant School Guildford 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. Big and bouncy inflatable fun, food, drink, games, nerf wars and more! Everyone welcome. £4 per person, email friendsofstoughtoninfants@ gmail.com to book. Pre-booking recommended.

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Tilford Village Fete, Tilford

Green From 1pm. Fun fair, raft race, inflatable slide, stalls games and more.

The Pyrford & Wisley Village Show, Pyrford

Cricket Field GU22 8ST Arena events, dog show, live music, stalls, refreshments and marquee displays. From 1pm.

Treloar’s Family Fun Day,

Treloar’s Alton GU34 4GL Live music, stalls, food and drink, fun run inflatable, mini golf, magic shows and more.

Summer Fayre

Heather Ridge Infant School Camberley GU15 1AY 11am-3pm.

Stalls, games, spectacular raffle prizes and fun activities for all the family. Delicious BBQ food and drinks.

Summer Fayre, Send

C of E Primary School Send Barns Lane 12-3pm. £1 entry per family. Fun family event with inflatables, games, ponies & goats, stalls and refreshments.

Black Cherry Fair, Abbey

Fields Chertsey KT16 8AT Procession 10.30-11am, fair 9.30am-4.30pm. Fairground, arena events, stalls and more. familiesonline.co.uk

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Sunday 10 July Wrecclesham Village Fete Wrecclesham Recreation Grounds GU10 4PP Donkey rides, Punch & Judy, bouncy castle and more. 12.30-5pm.

Frimley Green Carnival

WHAT’S ON DIARY

Circus Skills with Patches Squish Camberley 11am, 1pm or 3pm. Book online. 45 min workshops for ages 6+.

Sunday 17 July Summer Fair, The Grange

Village Green 12-5pm. Arena events, stalls, procession and more.

Community Infant School New Haw KT15 3RL 12-3pm.

Family fun with food, drinks, games, crafts and more!

Summer Event, Rowhill

Burpham Wellfest

Nature Reserve Aldershot Games and activities on the field. Free entry. 10am-3pm.

Saturday 16 July ParkFest, Park Mead School

Grounds Cranleigh 2-8pm.Live music, bouncy castles, food vans, bar and DJ. £8, under 11’s free.

Contact parkmeadprimaryptfa@ gmail.com for details.

Knaphill Village Show

Mizens Miniature Railway GU21 2JW 1-5pm. Dog show, stalls, train rides, BBQ, games and entertainment.

Free parking.

Wood Street Village Show

Wood Street Village Green Guildford GU3 3EU 12-5pm.

Stalls, face painting, birds of prey, food & drink and more.

Byfleet Parish Day

Byfleet Recreation Ground KT14 7LZ 12.30-5pm. Live music, stalls, entertainment, children’s races, dog show, refreshments and more.

Sutherland Memorial Park Guildford A festival of well being with free activities for all ages including a ‘family matchbox treasure hunt’ run by Resilient Kids. 10am-6pm.

Friday 22 July And After That He Ate Them! Haslemere Museum

1.30-2.30pm. Session for under 5s with an adult. Adult £1, child £2. Book here.

Saturday 23 July SEND Dance & Movement Workshop, Guildford

Spectrum 2-3pm for ages 6+. £8.50. Explore seaside themes in this fun and relaxed dance and fitness workshop from Synergy Dance for children with special needs or disabilities. Makaton signing and PECS cards included.

Book here.

Collectively Camberley Rooftop Film Festival

9am Moana, 3pm Encanto, 8pm The Greatest Showman (Singalong). Book here.

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Sunday 24 July Collectively Camberley Rooftop Film Festival

Main Square Car Park 10am Sing

2, 4pm Grease (singalong). Book here.

The Village Fete, The Rural

Life Living Museum Tilford GU10 2DL 10am-4pm.

A day of fun and activities harking back to bygone days.

Summer Starts with a Bang! Aldershot Military

Museum GU11 2LG 11am-3pm.

The 2nd Queen’s Regiment of Foot re-enactors visit for their Napoleonic-era drill. Included in admission.

Tuesday 26 July The Stone Age

Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm. Workshop for ages 5-11. Book here.

The Lightbox Woking

Giant Garden Games Free, drop-in 10.30am-4.30pm.

Mini Venice Free craft activity drop-in 11am-4pm.

Design a Map 1.30-3pm.

Workshop for 5-7s. £9.50 (accompanying adult free). Book here.

The Lightbox Woking

Flying Aeroplanes Free, drop-in from 1.30-4pm to make a colourful aeroplane.

Giant Garden Games Free, drop-in 10.30am-4.30pm.

Mini Venice Free craft activity drop-in 11am-4pm.

Thursday 28 July Pond Dipping, Haslemere

Museum 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4. Book here.

The Lightbox Woking

Giant Garden Games Free, drop-in 10.30am-4.30pm.

Storytelling 11am, for up to 8 years with an adult, first come first served basis. Free.

Learn how to Paint a Landscape Scene 1.30-3pm.

Workshop for 8-11s. £9.50, book here.

Punch & Judy

Castle Grounds

Guildford (bandstand area)

Free performances at regular intervals from 10am-4pm.

Wednesday 27 July Family Fun Day

Guildford Cathedral 10am– 12.30pm. Free themed activities, book here.

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Friday 29 July The Lightbox Woking

Giant Garden Games Free, drop-in 10.30am-4.30pm.

Bubble Fun Free, drop in from 1.30-4pm. Make bubble makers and see how they work in the courtyard (alternative workshop if weather is bad).

Saturday 30 July Picnic and Pop Festival

Manor Park Aldershot Family festival with children’s activities.

Buy tickets here.

Playfest! 2022

Union St, Aldershot A great day

Theatre Explorers

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt across the theatre and find out about the exciting world of the Yvonne Arnaud. Go behind the scenes and take part in some fun theatremaking activities. 10am-12pm for ages 7-11 (BSL Interpreted) and 1-3pm for 7-16s (Relaxed and BSL Interpreted). Book here.

of free family fun.

Wednesday 3 August

Sunday 31 July

Artefact Artists, Museum of

Picnic and Pop Festival Manor Park Click here for details.

Inclusive Train Play

The Lightbox Woking 11am. For autistic, ADHD, and special needs children aged 4+. Book here.

Tuesday 2 August Underwater Dioramas

Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm. Craft fun for ages 5-11. Book here.

Hook a Duck Craft

Godalming Library 2.30pm-3.30pm. For 4+. £1.50.

Book here. familiesonline.co.uk

Farnham 10am or 2pm. Free, but book online. Learn a range of mixed media and painting techniques. For 7-13s.

Creative Characters

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Explore how to bring to life book characters for the stage. Inspired by the Gruffalo and Billionaire Boy, using drama exercises, games, text, props and costume. 10am1pm for 8-12 years and 2-5pm for 8-16 years (Relaxed & BSL interpreted). Book here.

Jellyfish Bead Art and Craft, Haslemere Youth Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child.

Booking essential, email deeza. thehub@gmail.com.

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Step out of the day-to-day and into a family adventure.

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Please click on listings to check details Friday 5 August and to see if booking is needed.

Thursday 4 August Lighting Design: A Practical Introduction, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Take your first practical steps in exploring the world of stage lighting with a professional lighting designer. 10.30am-12pm for 8-11s and 12.45-2.15pm for 12-16s. Book here.

Mill Cottage Farm Experience, Haslemere

Museum 11am, 12pm, 1pm or 2pm. Farm animals plus art activities. Mem £3, non-mem £5 per person. Book here

Creative Characters

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford 10am-1pm for ages 5-7. Explore how to bring to life book characters for the stage.

Inspired by the Gruffalo and Billionaire Boy. Book here.

Fri 5 - Sun 7 August Staycation Live Festival

Phillips Memorial Park Godalming Family friendly festival with a great line up, fantastic food and drink, a kids zone and more. Suggested donation of £10 per day per adult.

Dino Digging, Surrey Heath

Museum Camberley 11am-1pm. £3.50 per child. For 4-8s. Palaeontology fun! Book in advance.

Crafty Kids, Museum of

Farnham Drop-in session from 10am-12pm. £3.50. For ages 3-7 with an adult.

Seaside Wind Charms

Chertsey Museum Craft fun for 6-12s. 11am-12pm, 1-2pm or 2.30-3.30pm. Book here. £2.

Robot and Ice-cream Suncatcher Decorating

Haslemere Youth Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child.

Booking essential, email deeza. thehub@gmail.com.

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Saturday 6 August Open Day, Godalming Fire

Station Bridge Road, 10am-4pm.

No booking needed.

Eco Explorers, Union St

Aldershot By the KFC crossroads.

10am-2pm. Free, no booking needed. Hands-on eco activities.

15 Minutes of Fun

Chertsey Museum KT16 8AT Free drop-in family craft session 1.30-3.30pm.

Loxwood Joust

10am-6pm. Book here.

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Sunday 7 August Loxwood Joust

10am-6pm. Book here.

Eco Explorers, Queensmead

Farnborough 10am-2pm. Free, no

booking needed. Hands-on eco activities.

Monday 8 August I Heart Musical Theatre

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Dabble in a bit of dance and sing-along fun and discover more about the wonderful world of musical theatre. 10am-1pm for 8-12 years and 2-5pm for 8-16 years (Relaxed and BSL Interpreted). Book here.

Synergy Dance Full Day Holiday Workshop

QE Park Centre Guildford 9am4pm for ages 5-8. Learn dance routines plus games, arts and crafts, mini snow disco and parachute games. Themes include Encanto, Frozen and The Gruffalo. £35. Book here.

Early Birds, Haslemere

Museum 11am-1pm. Book online.

Opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition.

Tuesday 9 August

WHAT’S ON DIARY

Sound Design For The Stage, Yvonne Arnaud

Theatre For 12-16s. 10.30am12pm or 12.45-2.15pm. A practical workshop for those interested in how sound is designed and created for live performance. Book here.

SEND Dance and Movement Workshop

Guildford Spectrum 2-3pm for ages 12+. Explore Jungle themes in this fun, relaxed dance and fitness class for children with special needs or disabilities. Makaton signing and PECS cards included. By Synergy Dance. £8.50. Book here.

Forest Shadowbox, The

Lightbox Woking 1.30-3pm for ages 8-11. Make a habitat complete with creatures! £9.50, book here.

Wed 10 August Tales From Adventureland Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Discover a world of adventure through storytelling, drama games and crafts.

Includes prop-making, music, dressing up and more. 10am1pm for ages 5–7. Book here.

Haslemere Museum

Meet The Beekeepers 12-3pm. Free.

Get Buzzing 10.30am12pm. Learn about bees and do some bee themed crafts. For ages 5-11. Book here. familiesonline.co.uk

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Come out and play!

This summer enjoy games, sports and fun activities at a National Trust place near you.

Visit Claremont Landscape Garden, Dapdune Wharf, The Devil’s Punch Bowl, Hatchlands Park, Polesden Lacey and Winkworth Arboretum.

Outdoor family theatre Enjoy fabulous family theatre hosted by the National Trust: Claremont Landscape Garden Sat 16 Jul, 6pm ‘The Secret Garden’ by New Creations Collective Fri 26 Aug, 6.30pm ‘The Reluctant Dragon’ by Quantum Theatre

Dapdune Wharf Tue 26-Fri 29 Jul ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Prologue Youth Theatre

Hatchlands Park Fri 26 Aug, 6pm ‘Rapunzel’ by Immersion Theatre

Box Hill Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug, 12 & 3pm Award-winning puppetry by Smoking Apples

Hindhead Commons and The Devil’s Punch Bowl Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug, 12 & 3pm Award-winning puppetry by Smoking Apples

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Wed 10 August CONT Ceramic Coaster Painting

Haslemere Youth Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child.

Booking essential, email deeza. thehub@gmail.com.

Pop-up Paper Suitcase

The Lightbox Woking Free drop-in craft from 1.30-4pm.

Papermaking Workshop

Aldershot Military Museum 10.30am-12.30pm or 1-3pm.

Get messy making recycled paper to take home. Included in admission. Ages 3+.

Potty About Archaelogy

Museum of Farnham 10-11.30am. £8. Book online.

Archaelogy workshop for ages 7-13.

Thursday 11 August Sunny Collage

Surrey Heath Museum Camberley 11am-1pm. £3.50 per child. Craft fun for 8-12s. Book in advance.

Crafty Kids, Museum of

Farnham Drop-in session from 10am-12pm. £3.50. For ages 3-7 with an adult.

I Heart Musical Theatre

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Dabble in a bit of dance and sing-along fun and discover more about the wonderful world of musical theatre. 10am-1pm for 5-7 years. Book here. familiesonline.co.uk

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Synergy Dance Disney Frozen Workshop

Guildford Spectrum 2-3.30pm for ages 3-8. £16. Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2.

Parents/guardians for ages 3-4 may stay and play. Book here.

Fantastic Fish, Haslemere

Museum Book online. Fishy arts & crafts. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm or 12.30pm.

Friday 12 August Animal Puppet Making Craft,

Godalming Library 10.30am11.30am. For 3+. £1. Book here.

Family Fun Day, Compton Club Compton, GU3 1JQ Please see advert on next page for full details.

Saturday 13 August Chertsey Show, Show Ground

Chertsey KT16 8LN Family day out

with animals, arena events, stalls & more.

Collectively Camberley Car Show, Town Centre

Free face painting, balloon modelling and more. From 10am.

Loxwood Joust

10am-6pm. Book here.

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WHAT’S ON DIARY

Sunday 14 August

Wed 17 August

Loxwood Joust

Meet a Saxon, Museum of

10am-6pm. Book here.

Chertsey Show, Show

Ground Chertsey KT16 8LN Family day out with animals, arena events, stalls & more.

Bringing the Bricks Back

Denbies Wine Estate Dorking A day of LEGO activities - click here for details.

Monday 15 August Synergy Dance Full Day Holiday Workshop

QE Park Centre Guildford 9am4pm for ages 8-13. Learn dance routines and enjoy games, arts and crafts, parachute games and mini snow disco. Themes include Descendants and Cheerleading. £35. Book here.

Tuesday 16 August Haslemere Museum

Meet The Tortoise 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm or 3.30pm. £1pp. Book online.

Lego: Under The Sea 10.30am-12pm. Book here.

Lego workshop for 5-11s.

Animal Ring Toss Craft

Godalming Library 2.30-3.30pm. For 4+. £1.50.

Book here.

Farnham 10am-12pm. £8. Book online. Learn about life in a Saxon settlement in this session for ages 7-13.

Nature at the Museum

Aldershot Military Museum 11am-3pm. Nature themed activities including bug hunts and seed planting. Included in admission. For ages 3+.

Keyring and Bracelet Making, Haslemere Youth

Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child. Booking essential, email deeza.thehub@gmail.com.

Thursday 18 August Guildford Spectrum

Synergy Dance Disney Encanto Workshop 2-3.30pm for ages 5+. Encanto themed dance and drama games with parachutes, ribbons and a snow disco. Book here.

Cheerleading Summer Workshop 3.45-5pm for ages 7+. £16. For complete beginners and improvers/intermediate, boys and girls. Book here.

Punch & Judy

Castle Grounds

Guildford (bandstand area)

Free performances at regular intervals from 10am-4pm.

Crafty Kids, Museum of

Farnham Drop-in session from 10am-12pm. £3.50. For ages 3-7 with an adult.

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Thurs 18 August cont.

Changing Faces, Surrey

Heath Museum 11am-1pm. £3.50 per child. Mask making for 4-8s. Book in advance.

Marine Mammals,

Haslemere Museum 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 12pm or 12.30pm. A look at this group of animals and related arts & crafts. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

Book here.

Friday 19 August

Wed 24 August Fish Puppet Craft

Haslemere Youth Hub 10.30-11.30am. £3 per child.

Booking essential, email deeza. thehub@gmail.com.

Catapult and Trebuchet Science Workshop

Godalming Library 2.30pm-3.30pm. For ages 6+. £3. Book here.

Curious Curator

Cranleigh Arts Centre LEGO sessions at 10am, 12pm & 2pm. £5 pp. Book here.

Museum of Farnham 10am-12pm. For ages 7-13. Be a junior curator and see behind the scenes. £8. Book here.

Saturday 20 August

Mini Flag, The Lightbox Free

The Brick People

Book Time For Kids

drop-in craft from 1.30-4pm.

Guildford Library 10-11.30am for ages 7-11. Delve into books and enjoy book related activities. Click here to book.

Craft a Cap Badge, Aldershot

Sunday 21 August

Synergy Dance Disney Frozen Workshop

Family Fun Day

Mane Chance Sanctuary Compton 12-5pm. Book online.

Tuesday 23 August Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Haslemere Museum 1.30-4pm. Traditional picnic and mini fete in the garden. Free entry, children’s tea & goody bag £4. Book here.

Venetian Masks

The Lightbox Woking Craft workshop for 5-7s. 1.30-3pm. £9.50, adult free. Book here. familiesonline.co.uk

Military Museum 10.30am12.30pm or 1-3pm. Included in admission. For ages 3+.

Thursday 25 August

Guildford Spectrum 2-3.30pm for ages 3-8. Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2.

Book at here.

Dinky Disco, Haslemere

Youth Hub 11am-1pm. £5 per child. Family friendly disco, all children receive a ‘Rave Essentials Kit’ plus there’ll be a Slush Truck! Booking essential, email deeza.thehub@gmail.com.

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Thurs 25 August CONT.

Saturday 27 August

Jurassic Day

Open Day,

Outside The Electric Theatre Guildford Free. Take part in Ranger Training, meet the baby dino and more. Check here for timings.

Super-Egg, Surrey Heath

Museum Camberley 11am-1pm. £3.50 per child. Can you make an egg fly? For 8-12s. Book in advance.

Lego Challenge

Haslemere Museum 10.15am or 12pm. Mem £3, nonmem £5, accompanying adult £1. Book here.

Crafty Kids, Museum of

Guildford Fire Station GU1 1DL 11am-4pm. No booking needed.

Circus Skills with Patches Squish Camberley 11am, 1pm or 3pm. Book online. 45 min workshops for ages 6+.

Sunday 28 August Inclusive Train Play

The Lightbox Woking 11am.

For autistic, ADHD, and special needs children aged 4+. Book here.

Monday 29 August Peaslake Summer Fair

Farnham Drop-in session from 10am-12pm. £3.50. For ages 3-7 with an adult.

Lots of family fun.

Head Dresses

Shell Creatures

The Lightbox Woking 1.30-3pm. Craft for ages 8-11. £9.50, book online.

Friday 26 August Bubble Fun

The Lightbox

Woking Free, drop in

fun with bubbles from 1.30-4pm. (There will be an alternative workshop if weather is bad).

Mini Golf Craft

Godalming Library 2.30pm-3.30pm. For ages 5+. £2. Book here.

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Tuesday 30 August Haslemere Museum 10.30am-12pm. Craft fun for 5-11 year olds. Book here.

NEARLY NEW SALES

Baby and Children’s Market’s Nearly New Sales are taking place on Saturday 2nd July, Saturday 3rd September and Saturday 29th October from 10am12pm at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Click here for more details.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE

National Trust Outdoor Theatre Hatchlands Park,

East Clandon

Rapunzel Fri 26 Aug 6-8pm. A fast-paced,

larger-than-life production with plenty of audience interaction and catchy songs in this fun show.

Claremont Landscape Garden,

Esher

The Secret Garden Sat 16 July 6-7pm. Brand

new, family-friendly, dance adaptation set against the magical backdrop of Claremont Landscape Garden.

The Reluctant Dragon Fri 26 Aug 6.308.15pm. An enchanting tale of bravery and friendship.

Dapdune Wharf, Guildford

Alice in Wonderland Musical

Tues 26 – Fri 29 July. Come on your very own wonderland adventure around Dapdune Wharf and River Wey Navigations as you follow a musical production of Alice in Wonderland.

The Devil’s Punch Bowl, Hindhead (meet outside the cafe) and Box Hill, Tadworth (meet beside the Shepherds Hut) Arbor and Buzz are free, parking charges apply for non-members. No booking needed.

Arbor

Devil’s Punch Bowl: Sat 13 Aug 12pm with workshops at 12.30pm & 3pm.

Box Hill: Sat 20 Aug 12pm with workshops at 12.30pm & 3pm. Part Man. Part Tree. 18 feet tall.

Meet Arbor. Follow him as he strides around the streets, vanishing between trees and emerging with his cart full of tree seeds. Arbor tells the story of a tree pushed from his home and his fight to preserve his future. Arbor is a visually stunning show with lots of lovable puppets.

Buzz

Devil’s Punch Bowl: Sun 14 Aug 12pm with workshops at 12.30pm & 3pm.

Box Hill: Sun 21 Aug 12pm with workshops at 12.30pm & 3pm. Join Billy Bumble as he shrinks down to bee-size and learns about the troubles that they face.

Featuring spell-binding puppetry and a giant honeycomb set. Most suitable for ages 4-11, children must be accompanied. familiesonline.co.uk

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Rhoda McGaw Theatre

& 4.30pm Sat 16 July 11am & 2pm. Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Billionaire Boy Thurs 4 Sat 6 Aug, 2.30pm & 7pm. An amazing production of David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy! Best for: 5+.

Thurs 11 Aug - Sat 13 Aug.

The Gruffalo Fri 15 July 2pm

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Sat

22 & Sun 23 Oct, 2pm & 4.30pm. With 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Four timeless stories in one show.

Best for: 3+.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Sat 3 Dec 2022 – Sun 8 Jan 2023. Another festive family pantomime is sprouting from the Yvonne Arnaud’s stage!

Cranleigh Arts Centre

Spontaneous Storytelling with Danyah Miller Sat 16 July 11am. Best for ages 6-10.

New Victoria Theatre Pop Princesses Sat 16 July 2pm.

Peter Pan

The Leatherhead Theatre

The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny Thurs 4 Aug 2pm.

Haslemere Hall

Oliver! Thurs 25 – Sat 27 Aug.

Farnham Maltings

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays - Peter and the Wolf Sun 3 July 10.30am.

The Green House Sat 9

July 11.30am & 2.30pm. For 4+. Outside dance performance inspired by the world of plants.

Meadowbank Park Dorking The Wind in the Willows Sat 16 July 2pm.

Squish Pop Up Theatre Camberley

Bring your Own Baby Comedy Tues 19 July Mama G’s Storytime Roadshow Sat 23 July 11am

& 2pm. For ages 5+.

Treasure Island Sat 13 Aug 11am & 2pm. For ages 5+.

Wintershall Estate

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tues 9 - Sat 13 Aug. 6.30pm.

Hasbro Stars Live Tues

Painshill Park

Tues 2 – Sat 6 Aug.

23 Aug 12pm & 3.30pm. Multicharacter live stage show. familiesonline.co.uk

Wind in the Willows!

Cobham

Alice in Wonderland Sat 27 Aug 6.30pm.

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Rose Event Nannies

Bespoke mobile creches and excellent childcare at weddings and events.

Capturing Your Emotions

Maternity – Newborn – Family Events & Branding

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Studio & Outdoors Surrey – Hampshire – Berkshire

P r e -s c h o o l s

www.kameliaphotography.co.uk 07576 998885 Woking

Child’s Play Pre-School

Portsmouth Rd, Guildford

Free childcare places

Holiday Camps

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Camp Beaumont Adventure Day Camps

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ENVIRONMENT

Bossing your bins: Five easy ways to avoid wish-cycling It’s tempting to recycle everything in sight. So, it’s no surprise that at least one unrecyclable item a week per household accidentally goes into the recycling bin – known as ‘wish-cycling’.

Wish-cycling is a big deal because a whole truckload of recycling could be rejected at the recycling facility if it contains items that can’t be recycled. You can easily ‘own your impact’ and do your bit for the planet with these five quick wins for your bins.

1. If in doubt, check it out - some items look recyclable but aren’t, even if the label says so. Click here to find out more.

2. Check what you can recycle separately - food and garden waste, small electricals, batteries and textiles recycling are collected separately in most areas of Surrey - they don’t go in your recycling bin.

3. Keep it clean and dry - no food or drink as moisture and grease will ruin cardboard and paper and make it unrecyclable.

Empty, rinse and dry food and drink packaging.

4. Refresh your knowledge - play the fun drag and drop waste sorting game (see below) 5. Loosen up - place all items loose, not in bags or bin liners.

And don’t forget small changes like swapping to reusables where possible will really help too, as you’ll be creating less for your bins in the first place.

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HOLIDAYS

ENVIRONMENT

Perfect eco-friendly swimwear for summer Mix tops and bottoms to suit the occasion. Protect your child’s precious skin in a shortie suit or watch them cartwheel in a cossie!

If we had to pick one ‘can’t live without’ item, it would be the Power Poncho with its fast-drying fabric and hidden game on the inside.

Whatever your summer vibe, Grass&Air has got your family covered. Just add water.

More info HERE. This summer, Grass&Air is coming with you and your kids on every single adventure.

Its new Sun+Swim collection for kids ages 1 to 10 is bursting with clever ideas. Made using recycled plastic bottles and fabric offcuts, each piece has been designed for maximum enjoyment, whether kids are splashing in the paddling pool or doing karate kicks at big waves in the sea.

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ENVIRONMENT

How to holiday responsibly We all need to do our bit for the planet so we asked our friends at Tested by Tots for their ideas for some eco-friendly holiday products that can easily be substituted for traditional alternatives.

Beeswax wraps

Washable & reusable for up to six years.

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Reef-friendly sunscreen

Switch to biodegradable spray from Nivea, freefrom ingredients that damage ocean life.

Beachwear

Frugi clothing uses GOTS certified organic cotton or recycled materials.

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Reusable BBQs

Shampoo bars

Sustainable toys

Bamboo nappies and wipes

Saves space and is as The Landmann Piccolino effective as the runny BBQ comes in two stuff. Trial sizes available. colours for under £70.

These use recycled materials and are vigorously safety tested.

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Sustainable teethers

Decompose much more quickly than regular products.

50% off newborn starter kit - NBTOT50

Eco sunglasses

Made from sustainable wheat straw.

Made from natural, plantBiodegradeable. Four based rubber. colours for kids ages 5-9.

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SUMMER SUMMERACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

Free printable activities for all ages

Solve the “I’m bored!” problem - remember to take a stash of these with you when your family is out and about!

Seaside Holiday Activities

Stargazing Live Activity Pack

The Usborne Unworry Pack

Including word searches, I Spy Seaside and more.

Activities to explore the night sky from the BBC Stargazing LIVE team.

Collection of fun, mindful activities to help children calm their minds.

Road Trip Games

There Once is a Queen Jubilee Activity Pack

My Holiday Book

Fun-packed games including bingo, word search and maze.

Reading Reward Chart

Encourage the kids to keep reading during the holidays with this chart.

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Celebrate Jubilee year with this activity pack.

Ladybird Activity Pack

Bumper activity pack with over thirty pages of fun.

Fun games and activities to entertain kids ages 3-5 on holiday.

Puffin Activity Pack

Word searches, activities, experiments and more.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES CRAFTS

Have a crafty summer!

Help the kids with these bright and beautiful ocean and summerthemed craft projects this holiday season.

Paper plate dioramas Make paperOcean plate Paper plate Ocean dioramas

birds aquarium aquarium

Recycled plastic Recycled plastic need: jellyYofish fish jelly mobile u willmobile • Paper plates

d black

• Red, yellow an paints • Paintbrushes

These are simple but very effective. Use your creativity to make the beaks, wings and tails in any way you like.

Paper plate Cupcake Liner thesoap plate in half, then Fold the birds again so Fish carving Cupcake liner 1 Fold 4 unfold again. they are able to stand. the eyes, beak, wings and crabs crabs birds Add tail – use your imagination.

Paint the base colour – We have frilled the paper for 2 we’ve used black for the our robin’s wings and the blackbird, and orange (mixing red and yellow) for our robin.

blackbird’s are made of pipe cleaners.

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Give the robin a red breast. Otherwise it’s not a robin!

• Googly eyes

Butterfly Butterfly finger finger puppet puppet

Stand your birds up and admire.

• Glue aners

• Black pipe cle • Piece of card • Yellow paper

Egg Egg carton carton bumble bee bumble bee

Sea Sea turtle turtle

Wooden Wooden spoon spoon mermaid mermaid

Images: Eleanor Bentall (rspb-images.com). Robin by alamy.com. The RSPB is a registered charity in England & Wales 207076, in Scotland SC037654. 040-1-1898-16-17

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SUMMER SUMMERACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

Best holiday activity books for kids Want something to occupy the kids on the plane, train, in a café or restaurant or if they just need a quiet ten minutes? You can’t go past these brilliant activity and sticker books.

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Sticker Book

Dinosaurium Activity Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Nature Sticker and Colouring Book

Find Tom in Time

Never Get Bored Activity Book

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns

Ages 7-9. £9.29

Ages 2-3. £5.57

Age 6+. £7.43

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Ages 6-10. £9.28

100 Things for Little Children to Do on a Journey Age 3+. £6.50

Age 3-5. £6.73

Age 6+. £9.29

Sticker by Letter: In the Wild Activity Book

Age 4+. £5.57

Holiday Puzzles and Games Age 7+. £6.50

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can be factual or story based.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES SCREEN FREE

Advise your child to keep it simple and start with a plan or better still a script.

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring TIPS something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

No-screen kids’ summer projects

Family Mini-Olympic Garage sales Games

Toy purge

A great way to declutter, reuse This gets the kids active andand unwanted household items requires little equipment.

They make some money.

Help the can make a torch havewhat kids choose a date,and decide ansell, opening ceremony.

Races to organise the items for can include a sack race with easy browsing and label and pillowcases, a tugYou of war price everything. can with thena dressing belt, discustowith get them gown drawing posters a frisbee, the shotevent. put using beanhelp advertise You can bags or tennis balls. media. by posting on social TIPS

Disposing of old toys can be challenging but is worthwhile for children and parents alike. If your child is resistant to parting with old favourites, challenge them to play with them for an appropriate amount of time or donate them to charity. Involve your child in taking their toys to the local charity shop.

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Put on a show

Retro games day

Challenge your kids to put on a mini-play or concert or re-enact a favourite book or movie scene.

You may have a budding standup comic, magician or storyteller in the family! An old sheet can be a backdrop or curtain; reading lamps can be spotlights.

Get them making tickets and setting up seating.

TIPS

Make a list of your favourite games from your own childhood such as hopscotch, marbles, elastics, Grandmother’s Footsteps, long rope skipping, Oranges and Lemons and spend a fun filled day reminiscing with your kids. For extra nostalgia, provide some of your favourite childhood snacks and sweets.

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FOOD

Summer lunch and picnic ideas

Whip up these delicious dishes with the kids, courtesy of Neha @squashedpickle Click on the images to watch her helpful videos!

Egg & Pea Cheesy Waffles

Sweet Pea Pasta Muffins

This three-ingredient recipe couldn’t be any easier, making it perfect for little hands! You can switch up the vegetables or even use a frozen veg mix if you prefer. The waffles are a great alternative to the usual picnic food or lunch at home.

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Zac loves pasta. I used to make these a lot when he was young.

They are light on mess, freezable and make a perfect on-thego snack. Kids can learn basic kitchen techniques while they experiment with different sauces and build their own muffins.

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Pesto Cheese Twists

Pizza Croissants

These twists are super-easy to prepare and so delicious. If you are looking for a kitchen-based activity to do with the kids during the summer, this recipe is great for teaching basic cutting and pastry twists. And you’ll end up with a fabulous snack or lunch option at the end!

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This is a fun way to use ready prepared croissant dough which is absolutely delicious. You can stuff the croissants with all your favourite pizza toppings.

If you have a child who is fussy with vegetables, try including them in the stuffing. We’ve used mushrooms in this example.

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Parks and Playgrounds

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Alice Holt Forest

Farnham GU10 4LS Lovely woodland with walking and cycling trails, play areas, cafe and Grufallo sculptures.

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Stoke Park

Guildford GU1 1ER Guildford’s largest park with playground for ages 4-8, skate park and mini golf.

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Hogmoor Inclosure

Bordon GU35 9HX Lovely nature reserve with several trails and natural play area.

Lightwater Country Park

Lightwater GU18 5RG Walking trails, cafe, playground and adventure golf.

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Woking Park

Farnham Park

Kingfield Rd GU22 9BA Great jungle themed adventure play area and lots more including a skate park and sports facilities.

Folly Hill GU9 0AU Medieval deer park near the town centre with adventure playground, toddlers play area and cafe.

KEY F = free entry and free parking (some car parks have time limits and some parking is on the road)

P = free entry but there is a parking charge

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= there is a charge for entry

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Witley Commons

Witley GU8 5QA Two self guided trails and a natural play trail.

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Frimley Lodge Park

Frimley Green GU16 6HY Lots of space, picnic areas, playgrounds, cafe and pitch & putt.

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Manor Park

Aldershot GU12 4LT Large park with playground, pond, skate park, tennis courts and basketball court.

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Snoxhall Fields Play Park Cranleigh GU6 8BL Playground suitable for toddlers to teens close to High Street.

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Look Out Discovery Centre Playground Bracknell RG12 7QW Fantastic adventure play area in woodland.

Onslow Village Recreation Ground

Guildford GU2 7QP Large space with wooden playground including sand pit and zip wire.

KEY F = free entry and free parking (some car parks have time limits and some parking is on the road)

P = free entry but there is a parking charge

C

= there is a charge for entry

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RHS Garden Wisley

Woking GU23 6QB Beautiful gardens with a ‘Back to Nature’ children’s garden plus extra children’s activities in the holidays.

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Sandhurst Memorial Park

Sandhurst GU47 9DP Cafe, large play area, skate park, sports facilities and more.

Brooklands Community Park

Weybridge KT13 0XF Great place to learn to ride a bike, plus play area, skate park and woodland.

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Forty Foot Playground

Leatherhead KT22 8RR Inclusive playground with sensory garden, sandpit and zip wire.

Parks and Playgrounds

KEY F = free entry and free parking (some car parks have time limits and some parking is on the road)

P = free entry but there is a parking charge

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= there is a charge for entry

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Sutherland 4 Memorial Park Guildford GU4 7JU Good playground for 4-14s plus other sports facilities.

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Broadwater Park

Godalming GU7 3BH Lovely big lake with ducks, lots of woodland plus a play area.

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Southwater Country Park

Horsham RH13 9UN Dinosaur-themed adventure play area, cafe and lake with swans and ducks.

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Riverside Park Nature Reserve

Broadwater Lake

Guildford GU4 7ND Enjoy a walk and feed the ducks on the lake.

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Wellington Country Park

Riseley RG7 1SP Animal farm, mini golf, miniature railway, adventure play, splash zone and lots more.

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Priory Park

Reigate RH2 7RL Nautical themed playground, lake with ducks, sports facilities, skate park and more.

Hatchlands Park

Guildford GU4 7RT Over 400 acres including Wizard Wix’s Willow Warren adventure play area.

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Winkworth Arboretum

Godalming GU8 4AD Lovely place for a walk plus natural play area, tree adventure and tea-room.

EDUCATION STARTING SCHOOL

Starting school resources

If you have a little one starting school in September, now is a good time to start gently preparing them for the big day.

Get Ready for School Activity Pack

Fun, wipe clean books in smart carry case. £9.70

Going to School

A great Usborne picture book introducing the school experience. £4.99

Teach Your Monster to Read

Fun, engaging game that practises essential reading skills. FREE 6 May/June

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Phonics Play

Website with phonics information, games and activities. FREE

My First Day at School Game

BBC Bitesize interactive game explaining what school may be like. FREE

Bud’s Number Game

Educational game to get your child started with numbers. FREE

Preparing Your Child for Starting School

Top tips booklet to help children with transition.

FREE

Teachers

Pupils explain what a teacher does and how to behave in class. FREE

Starting Primary School

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