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What’s in this issue 4-5 News and Views 6 Under 5s News 7 Take it Outside - the benefits of Wild Play

8-11 Children’s Parties - loads of great party ideas

12-14 Independent Schools 15-24 What’s On 15-22 Activities and events - by date 22-23 Easter Drama Workshops , Holiday Camps & Sports Courses 24 Children’s Theatre and Nearly New Sales

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This is our parties issue where we have loads of great ideas for children’s parties - themed parties, chocolate making, soft play, sports, dance, starring in a pop video, songs and games for baby’s first birthday and loads more!

Our What’s on pages have masses of days out and activities for you whether you are looking for a day out for Mother’s Day or you want to keep the kids entertained over Easter - it all starts on page 15.

If you have a baby then check out the article on page 6 on the launch of the Guildford Sling Library where you can try out different slings and hire them to see what suits you.

Sarah Hatch, Editor Next issue: May/June issue. Ad booking deadline: 24th March.

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News and Views Maisy’s Children’s Parties launch in West Surrey Maisy’s Children’s Parties was founded by Ann-Marie Christou in 2012. Having recently moved to Guildford Ann-Marie is very excited to launch in the Surrey West area.

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Ann-Marie was a member of the National Youth Theatre from a young age, completed an English and Drama Degree at the University of Surrey along with an MA in Acting at East 15 Acting School and teaches English at Guildford College. Maisy’s Children’s Parties naturally incorporates her years of experience in drama, teaching and in children’s events. Parties can be themed to the child’s (or parent’s) choice and the children are led on an adventure, play lots of musical games, get involved with some interactive magic, along with puppets, parachute fun, balloon modelling, face painting/transfer tattoos, bubbles and heaps of fun and giggles. Maisy’s will create a party that’s just right for the birthday girl or boy and all their little guests. Quote FSW for 10% discount in March and April! For more information contact Ann-Marie via email info@maisys-childrens-parties.co.uk or call 0208 123 6484

Register Now For Wear A Hat Day Wear A Hat Day is a fun-filled, annual brain tumour awareness event helping support research. The organiser, Brain Tumour Research, is asking families, children and schools across the UK to put Thursday 24 March 2016 in their diaries and don a hat to support the cause.

Involving families and school children in the campaign is poignant, given that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40. Children have lost parents, family members and teachers, and yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Schools, nurseries, organisations and individuals can all register by visiting braintumourresearch.org/wearahatday. You will receive a fabulous fundraising pack containing an assortment of colourful posters, leaflets and balloons to help you start promoting your fundraising.

Dynamic Performing Arts Celebrates Dynamic Performing Arts are very excited to be celebrating their 5th birthday. Owner Antonia says, “it’s amazing that it has been 5 years since we launched. We now offer our Dynamic Tots dance classes in Woking, Burpham, Worplesdon, Weybridge, Godalming, Cranleigh and Farnham. I can’t believe how it’s taken off!” Dynamic Tots offers both Ballet and Street dance classes for 2-7 year olds. They also offer dance and drama classes for 5-10 year olds in Worplesdon and 6-12 year olds in Farnham, plus creative and active holiday workshops as well as themed children’s parties!

They are also celebrating a new teacher for the Woking Dynamic Tots classes - Amy Astley. With a huge amount of experience in both performing and teaching, Amy is very excited to be teaching these classes. Dynamic Tots Ballet and Street classes take place on a Wednesday from 3.30-4.30pm at Woking leisure Centre. For more information please see www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk, call Antonia on 07766 077043 or email info@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk.

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Funky Monkey Soft Play Launches Funky Monkey Soft Play is a new soft play hire service based in Guildford. They provide a professional service using high quality, spotlessly clean soft play equipment on a fully matted area for 0 to 5 year olds. The soft play shapes, ball pools, rockers, ride-ons and tunnels are ideal for children’s parties, NCT gatherings, christenings, wedding receptions, nurseries and even corporate events. Funky Monkey is run by a small, family team, who even have two children who have tested out the soft play equipment for hire and they can assure you that children will love it!

The advantage of Funky Monkey Soft Play party hire is that it is “Your Own” party. You don’t have to share the equipment with other children and it is all aimed specifically at the 0 to 5 age range. It is hassle free as it is delivered, set up and collected for you! They cover Guildford and surrounding areas. For more details please see www.funkymonkeysoftplay.co.uk or contact info@funkymonkeysoftplay.co.uk or call 07938 553 052.

Childcare Update Unfortunately we didn’t have space in our Childcare feature in our Jan/Feb issue to include Childminders, but they are obviously a very important childcare option. We asked local childminder, Tracy Oram, to tell us the benefits of Childminders: There are many myths around registered childminders and the service we provide. Each childminding home is unique, each family is unique so there is no set rule for how each childminder operates. However we are all regulated by Ofsted and have to follow the same curriculum as other childcare settings. This means that we ensure each child is provided with fun and educational activities to stimulate and encourage development.

But it’s not just that. We provide a bespoke service to families, tailored to individual needs. We are not restricted by conventional opening hours and routines. Often providing ad hoc and overnight care to families. Our services can evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the children. We care for mixed age groups allowing children to learn from each other and siblings to be cared for together. Often looking after children from babies’ right through to teens. We take children into our homes and treat them like family often going above and beyond our ‘job role’.

We provide a varied mix of external activities, visiting groups, gyms, parks, soft play and shops allowing children to interact with others and experience different environments. We can also visit the seaside, museums or the zoo to encourage children’s interests.

We could be a cheaper alternative often charging by the hour to suit your individual needs, also we can accept the government funding and childcare vouchers to help with costs.

All registered childminders have to complete regular training in first aid, safeguarding children and food hygiene. It doesn’t stop there as we often spend our evenings and weekends completing various courses and qualifications to ensure we provide high standards of care to the children and families who use our services.

It is essential that you visit different childminders to get a complete view of the services they offer and it’s important to check your childminder is registered with Ofsted so you can be sure they are compliant with all the rules and regulations.

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As Explore members, children work with tutors who are great educational role models, enthusiastic about learning and fantastic motivators. Each child has an individualised learning programme, and all Explore courses map to the National Curriculum in England and the Curriculum for Excellence in Scotland. Find out how your child can benefit from Explore Learning membership today. Book your free trial at www.explorelearning.co.uk.

News and Views Summer Rose Performing Arts Launches in East Horsley It is not surprising that Summer Dyason chose a career in performing arts, her grandmother and auntie were both dance teachers and her sister a West End performer, so she grew up surrounded by the showbiz world. Summer graduated from Italia Conti four years ago and upon graduating, Summer realised her passion for teaching and sharing her love of dance with others, and after gaining experience at many other dance schools Summer Rose Performing Arts was born!

Classes are offered in a variety of styles including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street, Cheerleading, Musical Theatre and adult classes. Classes are on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings at East Horsley Village Hall. Summer adds “I have always loved dance. Our aim is to provide quality dance and performing arts training and to inspire and encourage all ages and abilities to enjoy dance!”

For more information or to book a free trial class, please call Summer on 07920 101282 or email her on summer@summerroseperformingarts.co.uk or visit www.summerroseperformingarts.co.uk.

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Kirsty Stancombe says “I finally managed to escape the corporate world, I now enjoy quality time with my son and work around him.” Vicky Graham agrees, “I have the chance to pick up all 3 children from school and have my identity back after giving up a successful career to be a Mum whilst creating my own income.”

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Under 5s News What if the daily household jobs became an opportunity to comfort and bond with your baby?

Slings can be a total life-saver!

By Janine Ebling As a postnatal doula working in the Guildford area, my work with new families has enlightened me about how beneficial it is to carry your baby close whilst still being able to do the laundry, make some lunch and even hoover and empty the dishwasher!

I wanted to share this love of ‘babywearing’ (carrying your child in a sling) amongst local families, and so I recently opened GUILDFORD SLING LIBRARY to give everyone a chance to find the right carrier for them.

The library is a drop-in session where parents can try out a few different baby carriers from our wide selection, get advice on which carrier might suit their needs best, and receive pointers on how to get a good, comfortable fit, carrying their little one in the safest way.

They can then hire out the carrier for a fortnight for a small fee to test it for comfort and ease of use before perhaps going on to buy one of their own. Hiring a carrier first is an excellent way to avoid wasting money and making a poor choice of carrier that turns out not to be comfortable.

The library has something to suit everyone’s needs and body shape: Stretchy slings and Caboos are most suited to newborns who love to be held in snuggly and hear your heartbeat whilst they sleep, and are perfect for holding a colicky or refluxy baby upright after a feed. They are a game changer for mums who need to keep a toddler happy and don’t want to feel like they are abandoning their newborn, and they are a pretty fail-safe method of settling a baby to sleep!

Soft buckle carriers are suitable from 3-4 months upwards; perfect for school runs when you don’t want to heave the buggy in and out of the car, or to provide comfort for a poorly child who just wants to be held or for taking on family walks with a toddler who inevitably gets tired legs.

New Sensory Treats at Gymnastics Factory A FEAST of new sensory delights await little ones at Gymnastics Factory.

Lights, textured fabrics, treasure boxes and activity walls are some exciting additions to its baby and toddler gym. Classes give children the freedom to develop and learn about the world around them through physical play.

The Guildford gym is packed with specialist equipment plus heaps of soft play shapes. Adding the sensory aspects promotes cognitive development and is a great way to encourage movement, from tummy time and rolling to crawling and toddling and beyond.

Songs, bubbles and parachute games add to the fun. Classes offer a safe, fun environment where baby and parent can learn, play and bond.

Gymnastics Factory offers gymnastics for all from babies to adults, plus baby massage. The Coffee shop has a wide range of drinks and snacks to enjoy after classes. Call for a free trial 01483 455060. Visit www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk.

Full Day Care Expansion at Sythwood Nursery Sythwood Primary School is about to extend its current provision for children aged 2 to 5.

Currently the school offer part time nursery sessions for pre-school children and limited sessions for children who are 2. The popularity of these sessions has led to this expansion.

The library also holds a selection of ring slings, woven wraps, Asian style carriers and kangaroo care clothing.

A brand new purpose built space will open after February half term. The Children’s Centre Manager, Kathryn Blackburn says “this exciting new space will enable us to offer full day care not just for our 3 and 4 year olds but also for the 2 year olds”.

Please visit the website for details of Guildford Sling Library sessions www.nurturingmotherhood.co.uk/ guildford-sling-library or call Janine on 07597 268494 - I‘d love to help you find your perfect carrier!

Sythwood are now taking bookings and have places available for children aged 2 to 5, they are open from 7.45 until 6pm. Parents can take their 15 hours free entitlement between these hours and can also book and pay for additional hours as required. Please call 01483 770063 for further information and ask to speak to the Nursery Manager.

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nce upon a time, when I was a child - and probably when you were too - we took it for granted that once our parents thought we were old enough and confident enough to manage we would play outside by ourselves or with our friends. We would frequently leave the house after breakfast with no more parental notice than a kiss on the cheek and an instruction to ‘be back by…’. It was understood that we would range through the neighbourhood freely, and find our way back home once we were tired or hungry (usually both).

If this sounds like a fairy story today then that’s not just because I started with ‘Once upon a time’. For most children in the UK today, there has been a huge decrease over the past thirty years in access to outdoor areas near their homes. I don’t just mean woods and fields (though I do also mean woods and fields) but also streets and urban areas. One survey concluded that since 1980, the range that adults consider children should be permitted to navigate unsupervised has decreased by 70%. Today, just 21% of children regularly play outside, compared with 71% of their parents.

Increasingly children’s independent mobility is restricted by traffic and parental fear, which in turn leads them to spend much of their time indoors or at organised activities.

The lack of opportunity to play out and range has a huge impact on children’s health and wellbeing – both mentally and physically – and on their resourcefulness and resilience. The National Trust’s Natural Childhood Report, reported that:

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However, there is something we can all do.

It’s not complicated, doesn’t require much, or even any, equipment, and doesn’t need to cost any money at all. Research into children’s lifestyles consistently and overwhelmingly shows that being outdoors, especially in wild places, and being allowed to play at least partly unsupervised, vastly improves children’s well being, allowing them to learn about themselves and their relationship with the world around them. Outdoor play helps children manage risk, interact with other people and develops strength and health. They also, and this is the most important part, have huge amounts of fun.

If you want to get started with Wild Play, it’s hello easy and free. At first you may want to stay with your children, but try not to get too involved with your child's play - let them decide what to do and how to play, that’s crucial.

Invite a few local children and their parents to join you when you feel confident, and let them play in the garden while you're in the house. If they can play between neighbouring gardens that’s even better, but remember that your job is to supply snacks and drinks, and to keep out of the way! It's a good idea to set boundaries of where they can and cannot go and remind them of road safety. Leave your door ajar so that you can hear them and check on them from time to time, but don’t interfere!

Farther afield, why not go on a walk to explore your local area – fields and woods are natural places to wild play. You may have woods or green spaces nearby that you don’t know about, so go an adventure as a family and see what you can find. When you’re there you can try den building, wild hide and seek, or animal spotting, and chances are your children will spot lots of places they’ll want to revisit later without you, so don’t forget to take some time out and let them play by themselves – they are the experts after all.

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Georgia’s Party Costume Hire

Fabulous and fun adult sized costumes to hire for your child’s party!

With over 30 favourite characters to choose from including Olaf, Peppa Pig & George, Minion, Ninja Turtles, Angelina Ballerina, Postman Pat, Hello Kitty, Buzz Lightyear and more!

We also offer Character Parties and Frozen Parties where the wonderful princesses or characters entertain with party games, songs, dancing and story telling.

10% of all proceeds goes to Georgia’s Fund, Children’s ICU @ King’s College Hospital

Call 01483 894583 or 07977 036180 or

email GeorgiasPartyCostumeHire@gmail.com

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Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits, Runfold, Farnham 0700 3932610 www.3pks.co.uk Set in the beautiful grounds of Barfield School, choose from activities such as quad biking, high ropes, zip wire, swimming, assault course, paint balling, geo-caching and much more. Use of the Party Marquee to feed your hungry party group is included.

Grand Prix Parties

Farm Parks Bocketts Farm Park

Gymnastics Factory

Fishers Farm Park

www.grandprixparties.co.uk will come to the venue of your choice, assemble their exciting scalextric track and offer the children the opportunity to experience motor racing in miniature. The parties are organised in the form of a small competition and packed with intense fun where every kid is rewarded with a medal at the end.

Lots of fun in the heart of Haslemere, located at the back of Waitrose Carpark.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

Parties are available during the school holidays.

Choose from Gym Tastics Parties - 1 1/2 hours of fun in the gymnasium for 5-11 year olds, followed by party food or a pre-school party for 2-4 year olds who can enjoy 45 minutes of exciting challenges and activities in the gymnasium followed by refreshments. 01483 455060.

MultiSports Guildford

Multisports Guildford offer birthday parties for children aged from 4-16 years old. They can cater for a variety of sports at a venue of your choice or weather permitting in your own back garden! Let them do the running around for you. Call Ingrid on 0844 800 9096 to book and for more details.

Sporty Kidz

Run by fully qualified sports coaches, these parties are a fun packed, non competitive, energetic experience with tag games, team games and parachute games. For 3-11 year olds, they are the ultimate “must have” party for energetic kids - all for an excellent price. Please call 01276 856182 / 07751 228196 or e-mail info@SportyKidz.co.uk.

Surrey Sports Park

Lots of fun birthday parties on offer including: climbing, swimming, basketball, Surrey Scorchers basketball, rackets, Surrey Storm netball and football parties. A variety of party meals can be provided. And if another activity takes your fancy, please contact them to arrange your child’s perfect party, whatever the sport!

To book, please email birthdayparties@surrey. ac.uk or call 01483 682131.

Bocketts Farm Park is the ideal place for a fun filled birthday party. With animals galore, exciting play areas, a private animal handling session, plus a hot or cold menu in one of the decorated party rooms, it’s a great day out! Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead.

01372 363764.

Parties include admission, invites, party planner, party table and party feast, party host and one free adult for every child. Pony parties are also available.

Art & Craft Pizzazz Parties

Exciting Art & Craft parties for children aged 3 to 11 years old. Affordable party packages at your chosen location. From clay sculptures to fabric fun, Pizzazz Parties create parties with memories to cherish. For older girls they also offer glamorous pamper parties. Call on 07815 814140 or visit www.pizzazzparties.co.uk

The Colour Couldron

Pottery painting parties are a fun and creative way to host a birthday party for children aged 5 years upwards. For £12 a head, the children choose an item to paint.

They have supervision and help whilst enjoying painting and chatting.

Catering available or b.y.o. Call Jane on 01483548652 or visit www.colourcauldron.co.uk.

Bouncy Castle Hire Best Bounce Stunning castles for all occasions. Party and event specialists offering everything from bouncy castles and slides to fun foods & rodeo rides, toy and soft play hire to party tents and furniture hire. Call 01483 608279 / 07890 400909 or visit www.BestBounce.co.uk.

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Children’s Parties

Each party provider is listed under one heading but many offer more than one type of party so please check all categories!

Froggle Parties

Chearleading/ Dance Heidi’s Themed Dance Parties

Fun, energetic, exciting birthday parties for kids! The party will include games, dancing, props, music, disco lights and so much more! All tailored to the chosen theme. 1 hour party £100. Email: heidi-harris@hotmail. co.uk for more information.

Summer Rose Performing Arts Cheerleading Parties

As seen on CBBC!! Packed with non-stop fun, these fantastic parties include magic, puppetry, games, themes, costumed characters, balloon modelling, music, discos, face painting, science parties, clowns, bubble and snow machines and prizes for all the children.

Froggle Parties brings everything so you don’t need to worry about a thing. 0208 617 9070 www.froggleparties.com.

Mr Magic

Summer Rose offer parties in cheerleading and dance, catering for all ages and abilities, both boys and girls alike.

Parties include routines, games, Pom Pom fun and lots more. Please call 07920 101282 or email summer@summerroseperformingarts.co.uk.

Synergy Dance® Parties

Mixed Dance or themed Dance parties – eg Street, Disco, Break Dance, Cheerleading, Jazz or themes including Frozen, Star Wars, High School Musical or Minecraft. Parties include a birthday card & gift, water, sweets, balloons, props, themed prizes and a “Mini Snow Disco”. Parties may be booked at Guildford Spectrum, Charterhouse Club, schools or other venues in Surrey. To book contact venues directly or find out more on: info@synergydance.co.uk or 07713 254260.

Cooking Chocolate Making Parties

Chocolate making parties in Farnham - fun and creative! The party includes: Party invitations, Making chocolate from scratch, Decorating chocolate, Making fun truffles, Messy play, Eating chocolate, Goodie bags with chocolate creations to take home, and a party host. For more details please see www.lionandlambcafe.co.uk.

MR.MAG!C has been performing for over 35 years. His fun filled show includes Magic, Punch & Judy, Balloon Modelling, MiniDisco and perhaps Dave the friendly ferret may pop up!

It’s all about having fun with plenty of audience participation. For more information call 07768 436607 or 01428 684423 or visit www.themrmagic.co.uk.

Pottery painting Birthday parties

Group bookings Baby prints

Smithbrook Kilns Cranleigh GU6 8JJ T: 01483 548652

Face Painting Colour Me Pretty

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Debbie offers a friendly professional face painting service. Call Debbie on 07722 236687 or email debbie.h.austin@sky.com. Fully insured.

Leisure Centres Guildford Spectrum

Budget bouncers to serious show stoppers

Stunning castles for all occasions

The following parties are available: Ice Skating, Bowling, Trampolining, Dance, Soft Play, Funtime Pool Party, Scalextric Type Racing, Rock Box, Football and Archery Tag. Due to the popularity of Spectrum Parties bookings can only be made up to 2 calendar months in advance. To book please call 01483 443322.

New! Exciting & Fun Arts and Crafts Parties

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Freddie Cucumber does wonderful Comedy Magic Parties for 3 to 7 year olds. With loads of fun, laughter, games, dancing and lots of silliness. For more information visit www. freddiecucumber.co.uk or call 01483 458855 or 07503 145253.

Choose your own party theme and style of dance from street to ballet and we will come to your home or hire venue and take your child on a magical adventure for some amazing party memories.

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Children’s Parties Music, Dance & Games Dance Parties Bespoke party planning for party little ones.

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Dynamic Dance Parties are full of excitement, Bespoke party planning for little ones.

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Disney, Jungle, Fairies, www.bedazzledevents.org.uk ¥ 07964 708505 ¥ 020 3561 4676 building confidence through play Circus, Pirates and Princesses. For ages Tiny Tots, Classic, Adventure or Arty Crafts 2-6 years. £72 for 12 we have a variety of parties to suit children, £6 per extra child. Please email all ages and interests from 1-12 years! party@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk, call 07766077043 or visit Interactive magic www.dyndamicperformingarts.co.uk.

Face Painting You simply pick the theme and let us bring it to life.

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Gymboree

Themed Parties Balloon Modelling Lots of fun & giggles We love to talk parties so give us a call or pop us an email.

020 8123 6484/07779 096129 info@maisys-childrens-parties.co.uk Guildford, Woking, Farnham & surrounds

Fabulous tailor-made birthday parties in a theme of your choice for children under 6 years old. Your Gymboree party will include: songs, games, dancing, bubbles and parachute fun! Parties held at East Horsley Village Hall or at a venue of your choice. Call 07443 568 347 or email horsley@gymboree-uk.com for details.

Molly Moocow Parties

Your one stop shop for fun!

These exciting themed experiences will engage and entertain.

Just choose your child’s favourite and let Molly Moocow take them on a musical adventure filled with songs, activities, puppets, percussion and colourful parachutes.

Everything your little one could want from a fun-packed party! www.mollymoocow.com.

Monkey Music

Bouncy castle, ball pool, soft play shapes, ride ons, parachute, bubble machine Hire and lots more

Friendly, reliable service including delivery, us for parties, For set up and collection christenings, under 5s in Guildford and weddings, fetes or surrounding other events areas

info@funkymonkeysoftplay.co.uk 07938 553 052

Make Over Little Divas

Make over parties. Please call 07564 901560.

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Depending on the age of the child parties can include action songs; games with Monkey, movement/ dancing songs, including some with props such as a parachute, scarves and hoops; and songs with instruments. Parties can also be themed! www.monkeymusic.co.uk.

Pop Video Pop Factor Party

Looking for innovative party ideas? Star in a pop video. Step under the studio lights and make a music video just like famous pop stars. Using the latest state of the art green screen editing the end result could see the star in New York and even driving a Ferrari. Call 01276 24196 or email info@popfactorparty.co.uk. www.popfactorparty.co.uk.

Soft Play The Hen House

Got a birthday coming up? The Hen-House Haslemere is a really fun children’s party venue. All their parties include use of the soft play equipment, use of the party room with amazing disco floor, party games, freshly made sandwiches and a home-made birthday cake. For more information go to www.thehen-house.com.

Soft Play Hire Funky Monkey Soft Play Hire

Hire a bouncy castle, ball pool, soft play shapes, ride ons, parachute, bubble machine and lots more - all suitable for under 5s. Great for birthday parties, christenings, weddings, fetes or other events.

Everything is delivered spotlessly clean, set up for you and collected - completely hassle free!

Please contact info@funkymonkeysoftplay. co.uk or call 07938 553052 or visit www.funkymonkeysoftplay.co.uk.

Themed Act One Adventures Adventure, Arty & Mini Disco parties for ages 2 - 9. Parties include a mix of active games, drama, dance, traditional party games, parachute and lots of fun and are tailored to the theme of your choice – they are excellent value too.

Call 07956 182488 or email joanne@actoneadventures. co.uk.

Beanstalk Kidz Parties

Beanstalk Kidz Parties are an exciting party entertainment company offering a wide range of top quality parties to suit your budget and theme. They have a spectacular range of handmade Princess, Superhero (and more!) costumes and Mascots making your child’s dreams really come true! Plus musical theatre, dance, drama, treasure hunt and puppet parties!

Contact 01428 608301, kidzparties@ btinternet.com or 07876 792187.

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Children’s Parties

Each party provider is listed under one heading but many offer more than one type of party so please check all categories!

Bedazzled Events & Parties

Bedazzled Events plans and creates perfect parties for all ages and occasions. Parties can include dancing, balloon modelling, face painting, interactive storytelling, parachute, games and lots more!

You simply pick the theme and let Bedazzled bring it to life. All entertainers are CRB checked and have public liability insurance. Call 07964 708505 or info@bedazzledevents.org.uk simplyemail pick the theme and let us bring www.bedazzledevents.org.uk.

Maisy’s Children’s Parties

Maisy’s have a variety of parties to suit all ages and interests that fully engage their imagination from start to finish. Choose from a variety of themes including: Princesses, Superheroes, Frozen or Star Wars. Activities can include: creative adventures, musical games, puppets, parachute, interactive magic, balloon modelling, face painting & heaps of fun & giggles. Quote FSW for 10% discount in March and April! Call 0208 123 6484 or email info@maisys-childrens-parties.co.uk .

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My Little Princess Parties

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Entertainers. Face Painters. Theming. Photographer. My Little Princess Parties have provided the very highest quality children’s character entertainers since 2008. All your favourite Princesses, Fairies, Pirates and Superheroes can make an appearance at your child’s birthday or run an action packed 2 hours of story telling, adventures, games, music, dancing and of course their famous Fairy Dust wish. www.mylittleprincessparties.co.uk or call 0333 772 0705.

oft Play . .Fabulous . we can as much or as and arrange fun adult-sized costumes to little as you like. hire - over 30 costumes

Stand back and beincluding Bedazzled! in stock Olaf, Captain Barnacles &

Kwazzi, Hello org.uk ¥ 07964 708505 ¥ Kitty, 020 3561 4676 Minion, Dora & Boots, Peppa Pig & George, Mickey Mouse, Postman Pat, Bob the Builder and many more. They also offer Character Parties and Frozen Parties where the wonderful princesses or characters will keep all your guests entertained with party games, songs, dancing and story telling.

Call 01483 894583 or 07977 036180 or email GeorgiasPartyCostumeHire@gmail.com.

Perform Parties

Perform Parties are high energy combining drama, dance and singing with fun games and stories. Party leaders arrive in colourful

Party Bag Ideas from Enchanted Wood Toys

Enchanted Wood Toys in Farnham are experts when it comes to party bags and presents, so we have asked them to give us some ideas so your party bags are the talk of the playground.

Bubbles and stickers are popular items to be included in the much anticipated party bag amongst the younger children. Why not add some fun spinning tops, wooden dice and bouncy balls? Small tubs of brightly coloured playdoh will keep little hands busy. For all the little Pirates and Princesses, telescopes, eye patches and fairy magic wands will ensure every party goer leaves with a smile on their face.

For older boys we have the latest Match Attax cards, novel Playmobil keyrings, flashing light up balls and large life like squishy snakes. Pop a frog in their bag by Frogs and Co and start off their collection of squishy frogs with an amazing fact card. Tech Deck Fingerboards offer authentic mini skateboards with real skateboard parts and graphics and there are 100’s to collect.

For older girls we have attractive notebooks, pens, pencils and Princess Fizz bath bombs.

The Zelfs Lil’ Zelfs, Littlest Pet Shop and Magiki Bunnies are all very popular collectable items that every girl will enjoy. Of course, we have plenty of other items to choose from along with sweets and chocolate as additional fillers.

If you are short of time why not use Enchanted Wood’s party bag service? Give them all the essential details and leave the rest to them. They can prepare each bag for you, tied up with ribbon ready for you to collect. It is best to give them a few days notice and there's a minimum spend of 99p per bag. Plus, if you are in need of a present, they can help you choose something and once you have chosen your present, you can take advantage of their wrapping service, the only cost to you is the sheet of paper!

Enchanted Wood Toys, 1-3 East Street, Farnham. 01252 722222.

costume and through improvisation, transport children (412 yrs) to a different world. Themes include the Ice Queen, Fairytale Forest, Mermaids and Pirates, Superheroes and many more. 020 7255 9120.

Sing O Lingo Parties

Sing O Lingo offers an array of action packed, fun filled themed parties for 1 to 12 year olds.

From sensory and sing alongs to pirate swashbuckling obstacles and fantasy fairies and princesses to Star Wars, Lego building and Glow Disco parties. You name it Sing O Lingo can do it right!! Call 07936711013 or www.singolingo.com.

Theatrebugs

A Theatrebugs party is an interactive fun filled journey crammed with tasks, characters and different worlds to explore. Full of storytelling, imaginative play, drama games and fun - perfect for 2-8 year olds! Parties for Under 2’s also now available, with fun sensory props, squishy toys, cuddly puppets and engaging stories, songs and rhymes.

Prices start from £115! Contact 01483 882244, 07971 004134 or hannahmason@theatrebugs. co.uk. www.theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html.

Enchanted Wood so much more than a toy store Two exciting floors filled with all the latest toys and the more traditional ones

Planning A Party?

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Independent Schools

Independent School Open Days

Please contact a school to see if you need to register for their open day event.

School

Open Day Date

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 5 March 11am-12.30pm.

Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School 01420 82070

Sat 21 May 10am-1pm.

Mixed 6 mths-11 yrs, Girls 11-18 yrs.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

Thurs 12 May 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Sat 14 May 9.30am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639

Fri 22 April & Tues 26 April Fri 17 June.

Mixed 2-13 years

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Wed 16 March 10.15am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Flexlands School Chobham 01276 855707

Sat 5 March 10am-12pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

Cranleigh Prep School Cranleigh 01483 542051

Please contact the school.

Mixed 7-13 years.

Cranmore School West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 4 March, Sat 5 March 9.30am-12pm.

Mixed 2 ½ - 13 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Fri 4 March 9.30-12pm.

Mixed 3-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Sat 23 April 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-18 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Thurs 21 April 9.15am.

Boys 3-4 years, Girls 3-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 26 May 10am.

Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Mon 21 March 10am-12pm.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School: Tues 1 March, Wed 4 May 10am.

Senior School: Tues 8 March, Wed 27 April.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Sat 7 March 10am.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Please contact the school.

Boys from the term they turn 3-13 years, Girls from the term they turn 3 up to 4 yrs.

Highfield and Brookham School, Liphook 01428 728000 Mixed 3-13 years.

Brookham (ages 3-7) Fri 6 May. Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 7 May.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Tues 1 March 9.15am for 9.30am start. Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

International School of London Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org

Every day is an open day at ISL Surrey. Booking essential.

Mixed 2-18 years.

King Edward’s Witley 01428 686700

Thurs 10 March, Thurs 21 April, Sat 14 May, Thurs 23 June Mixed 11-18 Day and Boarding

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Fri 4 March 9.30-11am.

Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School Shamley Green 01483 893225

Fri 22 April 9.30am-12pm.

Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

Sat 5 March 10am-12pm.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Manor House School, Bookham Tues 26 April 9.30-11am.

01372 457077 Girls 2-16 years.

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Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please contact the school.

Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822391

Sat 5 March & Tues 8 March.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Fri 22 April 9-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052

Please contact the school.

Girls 6 wks-18 yrs, Boys 6 wks-11 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Sat 19 March 10am-12pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Fri 11 March, Fri 13 May 9-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665 Girls 4-18 years.

Prep School: Tues 1 March, Thurs 28 April (reception entry only), Fri 10 June.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 14 May 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-16 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Fri 29 April 10.30am-12pm.

Boys 2-7 years, Girls 2-11 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 22 & Sat 23 April 9.30am-12pm.

Nursery: Thurs 17 March 9.30am.

Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 5 March 10am-1pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-16 years.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Fri 6 May 10am-12.30pm.

Girls 2-18 years.

Tormead School, Guildford 01483 796040 Girls 4-18 yrs.

Jnr School: Fri 29 April 9.15am.

Senior School: Tues 22 March, Thurs 21 April. 9am.

Educating for Confidence from Nursery to Sixth Form

Registered Charity number: 307048

“Farlington in Action” Thursday 21st April at 9.15am

An opportunity to enjoy a tour of the school and to meet the Head and key staff. To register your interest, please contact our Registrar, Mrs Sue Apps, on 01403 282 573 or visit our website:

www.farlingtonschool.net Independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18 with a co-educational Nursery

Farlington School | Horsham | West Sussex | RH12 3PN

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World Book Day 2016 is on Thursday 3 March.

It is a day to celebrate books and get children enthused about reading. It is now in its 18th year and is celebrated in over 100 different countries, with the aim of encouraging children to read more.

Children who read for pleasure are much more likely to be successful in all areas of their education than those who don’t. World Book Day could be the inspiration that your child needs to read the one great book that leads him or her to a lifetime of reading for pleasure. So why not embrace World Book Day 2016 and make the most of all its events including dressing up!

Many schools ask children to dress up as a book character on World Book Day. Use the opportunity to read and talk more about books and stories with your children for the weeks leading up to 3 March. Discuss your favourite books and characters from your own childhood.

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If you don’t have any dressing up ideas, then use it as a reason to visit your library or bookshop.

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Some easy costume ideas are; Charlie Bucket, Grandma Josephine, Grandpa Jo (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) - suitable tatty clothes, a golden ticket and a Wonka Bar; Harry (Harry and the Bucket full of Dinosaurs) – boy clothes with a bucketful of Dinosaurs; Paddington – coat, red scarf, hat, jar of marmalade, small suitcase and a ‘Please look after this bear’ notice). Mr Forgetful – is a good way out if you get really stuck!

Liz Walker is Founder of Reading Chest. For reading advice and more information on books for children learning to read, visit www.readingchest.co.uk. Reading Chest is the book rental service specialising in reading scheme books for children aged 4 to 9 years. Families readers can use the discount code FAMILIES to get £5 off their first month’s membership.

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Wednesday 2 March

Tuesday 8 March

Sat 19 March - Sunday 10 April

Mini-Make! Animals, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Explore the galleries and themes through touch, sounds and smells, games, stories, songs, challenges and craft activities. See the picture of a horse at Watts Studios, investigating other animals before creating your own picture of a favourite animal. For ages 2-5 with an adult.

Pre-booking required. 10-11am. £4.

Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun for under 5s with an adult. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day. 11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2.

Easter Garden Detectives and the Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Hop through the garden on the trail of the Lindt gold bunny. Follow the clues to lead you to a delicious treat! Bring your family and join in with arts & craft sessions every day from 25 March - 10 April.

Included in admission.

Please see www.rhs.org. uk/wisley for details.

Friday 4 March Toys From the Past Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 How do your toys differ from those in the past? Story time and activity for under 5s with an adult. No need to book. Adult £1, child £2. 10.30-11.30am.

Saturday 5 March Spring Pots, Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make a decoupage pot. For 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30-12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

15 Minutes of Fun, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free dropin family craft activities. Mother’s Day photo card. 1.30-3.30pm.

Sunday 6 March Mothering Sunday, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 Join in an arts & crafts activity and make a special gift for Mum. Then take a stroll in the park or relax with afternoon tea in the café. Mums go free, small charge for children’s activities. 11am-4pm.

Mothering Sunday, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Spoil your mum at the garden this weekend, where early spring flowers will be out in abundance for a relaxing stroll. Also, visit Butterflies in the Glasshouse and enjoy an afternoon tea (booking essential for Butterflies and tea either online or call 01483 225 329).

Mothering Sunday, Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Bursting with colour, Winkworth is a beautiful place for a Mothers’ Day walk. Mothers get in free when accompanied by their children. 10am-5.30pm.

Mothering Sunday Relaxers The Wey and Arun Canal Canal boat cruises from Loxwood. Cruise at 11am includes Coffee and Danish pastries, 2.30pm and 4.30pm cruises include cream teas.

Booking essential on 01403 752403.

Toddler Tuesdays - Nursery Rhyme Women, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free drop-in fun craft session for under 5s with an adult (50p suggested donation). 10.30am-12pm.

Saturday 12 March

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Green Miniature trains will be running. Single ride £1 (under 3s free). 11am-4pm.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd , Guildford www.gmes.org.uk Train rides are available on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Tickets are £1.50 or £5 for five.

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Tuesday 15 March

Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on 8 March.

St Patricks Day and Rainbows United Church Godalming Bridge Road, Godalming, GU7 3DU Stories, drama, dance, games and arts & crafts to celebrate St Patricks Day. Please pre-book. £10 and £5 siblings - full details and booking on www.actoneadventures.co.uk.

Thursday 24 March Easter Party United Reform Church Farnham For ages 5 and under. Egg hunts, stories,drama, dance, games and arts and crafts to celebrate Easter. £10 and £5 siblings - full details and booking on www.actoneadventures.co.uk.

Friday 18 March Painting for Under 5s, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Dress for mess and have fun painting. Please prebook. For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.45am. £3 per child, accompanying adult free.

Friday 25 March Easter Egg Hunt Claremont Landscape Gardens Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am4pm. Admission + £3 per egg hunt. Join in with the children’s Easter Egg Hunt, solve the clues and claim your delicious Cadbury Easter Egg.

Spring Celebrations Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Celebrate spring by making cards for Easter or to celebrate the season! For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Easter Family Fun Day & Egg Hunt Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 A day of family fun, with Easter themed races for children, mums and dads, craft activities and Cadbury Bunny Hunt. Suitable for ages 3-11. 11am-5pm.

Normal admission + £3 for children’s activities.

Saturday 19 March Bisley Pre-School Spring Fayre Bisley Scout and Guide Hut (on Bisley Village Green), School Close, Bisley GU24 9EG bisleypre-school.org.uk Free entry everyone welcome! Stalls, games, cakes, books, toys, lucky dip, face painting, arts & crafts ...and much more. 10am-12pm.

The Great Easter Egg Hunt Cranleigh Showground Bookhurst Rd, Cranleigh Free, donations welcome.

10.30am sharp. For 10yrs and under with an adult.

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Mothering Sunday Claremont Landscape Gardens Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 Make Mother’s Day special with a visit to Claremont.

Mothers get in free when accompanied by their children.

Mum’s Go Free for Mother’s Day Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex 01403 700063. Mums visit for free with a fullpaying person. 10am-5pm.

Sunday 20 March

Watts Academy Workshop: Handmade Sketch Books, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 See handmade Victorian books made by Mary Watts in the 19th century and be inspired to create your own A4 sketchbook. Please prebook. For ages 11-16. 10.30am-4pm. £15.

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Sunday 27 March

Easter Egg Hunt Hindhead Common London Rd, Hindhead 10am-2pm. £3 per trail.

Easter Eggstravaganza, Bocketts Farm Park Young Street, Leatherhead 01372 363764 10am5.30pm. Enjoy a great day out at Bocketts Farm with baby animals galore including hundreds of new born lambs, chicks and ducklings.

Daily activities include animal handling, goat milking, pig racing, pony rides and tractor rides.

Plus, there’s a chocolate treat for each child completing the Easter Egg Trail! NEW Treehouse Towers adventure play too, open this Easter!

Easter Sunday Specials, Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2JW Miniature train rides for ages 1+. 2-5pm.

Who’s Eating Easter?! Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 Follow the trail and solve the mystery to work out which of the five suspects is eating the Maharaja of India’s picnic! There’ll be plenty of Cadbury’s chocolate bunnies to eat at the end of the trail.

10am-3pm. Admission + £3 per Eggsplorer.

Easter Egg Trail, Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Explore the Arboretum and join in with the children’s Easter Egg Trail plus special activities for children including free face painting. 10.30am-4pm.

Admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Eggstravaganza, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex, RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Unwrap a delicious selection of egg-citing activities this Easter.

Tuesday 29 March

Easter Egg Hunt, Hatchlands Park East Clandon 01483 222482 Solve the clues and claim a chocolate prize in the Easter trail with Cadbury. 11am-4pm. Admission + £3 per trail.

Morden Hall Park Morden 020 8545 6850 10am-5pm. Treasure hunt, activities and games for the whole family. Find the clues and claim your chocolate prize. £4 per trail.

Easter Bunny Specials The Wey and Arun Canal Easter Bunny canal boat cruises depart from Loxwood at 11am, 12pm & 2pm.

All your favourite Easter characters will be there.

Booking essential on 01403 752403.

Fri 25 March - Sunday 3 April Day Out With Thomas The Watercress Line Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun!

Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas themed activities and ride the big steams trains all day!

FREE Thomas sticker and certificate for every child! FREE activities, bouncy slide, tea cup ride, children’ entertainer and Thomas tattoos! FREE rides with Thomas, Toad and Diesel! It’s a great value family day out! Book your tickets online at www.dayoutwiththomas.co.uk/midhants to get your free gift or pay on the day.

Saturday 26 March Easter Egg Hunt & Bonnet Parade Claremont Landscape Gardens Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am4pm. Admission + £3 per egg hunt. Free entry into Bonnet Parade. Make or dust off your Easter Bonnets and come for a Bonnet parade from 3-3.30pm at the Amphitheatre.

Children’s Farm, Aldershot Town Centre 11am- 4pm. Pigs, sheep, chickens, rabbits, goats and more in Aldershot town centre.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Runnymede Nr Egham 01784 432891 10.30am-4pm. Fun Easter egg trail. £3 per trail.

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Sat 26 March - Mon 28 March

Easter Ceramic Painting The Colour Cauldron Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh 01483 548652 Open 9.30am-4.30pm daily (closed on Sundays). Come and paint a ceramic item for Easter - there’s lots of themed pieces to choose from including Easter baskets, egg cups, chicken boxes and more.

Booking is advised.

Easter Egg Hunt, Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Crack the Dapdune Wharf Easter Challenge to win a Cadbury Easter bunny. Suitable for ages 3-11.

11am-5pm. Admission + £3 for activities.

Easter Egg Hunt in the Mill, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Find the hidden chicks and crack the code to claim your Cadbury’s Easter egg. Decorate an egg to take home. 11am-4pm. Admission + £3 for activities.

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, Runnymede See listing on 26 March.

Sun 27 March - Mon 28 March Easter Chick Hunt, The Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 Easter chick hunt around the museum plus an Easter bonnet competition on Monday. Dust off your best hat or come along and make your own.

Dreamcatchers, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 £6.50. Make a dreamcatcher. Under 8s must be with an adult. Please pre-book. 1-2.30pm for 4-7 year old and 3-4.30pm for 8-11 year olds.

Easter Workshop - Fairy Fun Day Worplesdon Memorial Hall Perry Hill, Worplesdon 9.30am-12.30pm. £15.

Creative and active workshop for 3-6 year olds. Be a fairy for the day and explore the world of Pixie Hollow, where you will play with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. The magical morning will include, dancing, creative play, arts & crafts, singing and an enchanting Easter egg hunt. Please pre-book by contacting fairy Antonia: camps@ dynamicperformingarts.co.uk, 07766 077043, www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk.

Roller Skating Fun, Guildford Spectrum Guildford 01483 443322 1.15-3.15pm or 3.305.30pm, all ages (under 6 year olds to have guardian supervision). £10.30 per session.

Please pre-book.

Tues 29 - Thurs 31 March Easter EG Hunt, Guildford Town Centre An Easter egg trail with a difference. Each day the Experience Guildford Easter Bunny will hide an EG egg box in a shop, cafe or town centre business and post a clue on the Experience Guildford Facebook page, twitter and Instagram to help you find it. Solve the clue to discover where the egg box is hidden, then it’s a race to retrieve it and claim your bunny full of bounty. Clues will be announced at 11am and 2pm each day on facebook.com/ ExperienceGford, on twitter @ExperienceGford and on instagram.com/ExperienceGford. Follow #EasterEGhunt for the latest information.

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What’s On Diary Tues 29 March - Sat 9 April Shakespeare Celebrations Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 Open Tues - Sun, closed on Mondays. Free family drop in activities celebrating William Shakespeare and his plays for ages 3-12 with an adult. Activities include make your own Romeo and Juliet characters, create a scary spell like the witches of Macbeth, craft yourself a crown and more!

Tues 29 March - Sun 10 April Lunar Discovery Trail, Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Included in admission. What does the moon have to do with Easter? How many moons does Jupiter have?

Follow the Lunar Trail to find out these and other moon-related trivia. Pop-up moon and star willowweaving on April 8 and 9 (small extra charge). For ages 5-12. 11am-5pm.

KIDS@thewellington Club The Wellington Shopping Centre Victoria Rd, Aldershot Join the free club for activities every Wednesday of the school holidays for kids aged 3-10 years. Children can be entertained by watching special shows or taking part in activities. Today’s activity is ReptoParty reptile handling sessions. Session times and spaces will be limited to first come first served. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Visit www.facebook.com/ KIDSatTheWellington for more details!

Outdoor Adventure Session for Kids and Mums, Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Join Act One Adventures for tree and bird spotting, bug

hunts plus a craft activity using natural materials.

For under 5s. Please book on 01483 208936.

1.30-2.30pm. Admission + £5 per child.

Sing O Lingo Easter Extravaganza Party Wilfred Noyce Community Centre Crown Court, Godalming www.singolingo.com Bouncy castles, games, singing, raffle prizes and some special guest appearances from Tim the Minion, Snow White and Dora the Explorer!!

Booking essential. Please contact Sabrina on 07936 711013. For ages 0-12 years. 10am12noon or 1-3pm. £7.50 per child, siblings £5.

Vocal Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 For ages 7-11 years. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19.

Tues 29 - Thurs 31 March Theatrebugs - The Bravery Stone Daniel Hall Farnham, 3 fun filled days of acting, dancing, singing, arts and crafts for ages 3.5-7 year olds. Please see listing in Drama Workshops on page 22.

Wednesday 30 March Chicken Egg Holders, The Lightbox Chobham Road, Woking 01483 737800 Make an adorable egg stand. For ages 4+ with an adult.

Drop in from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

Easter Egg Hunt, Birdworld Holt Pound Farnham 01420 22992 Crack the clues to claim your egg plus seasonal arty fun.

Brand new skills, plenty of sports and loads of fun for everyone over the Easter break at Surrey Sports Park!

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Meet the Millers, Shalford Mill Shalford 01483 561389 Learn to bake Easter corn muffins at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm. Mill your own muffin mix to take and bake at home. Tour the mill with the guides and discover the secrets of milling. For ages 5+. Places limited, book on the day. Admission + £5 for children’s activities. 11am-4pm.

Animal Visit Secretts Farm Shop Courtyard Chapel Lane, Milford Mill Cottage Farm animals will be in the farm shop courtyard. 11am-4pm.

Wed 30 March - Fri 1 April

3D Landscapes © The Lightbox 3D Landscapes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Create your own 3D landscape using natural and found materials, inspired by the ‘John Constable: Observing the Weather’ exhibition. Under 8s must be with an adult. Please pre-book. 1-2.30pm (4-7 year olds), 3-4.30pm (8-11 year olds). £6.50.

Bouncy Castle Fun Guildford Spectrum Guildford 01483 443322 £3. 9-10am, from walking - 4 yrs, Please book.

Synergy Dance® Frozen Workshop, Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford Act, sing and dance and explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, ‘Frozen’.

Complete with ‘snow’! Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop. 1.15pm for 3-5yrs and 2.30pm for 5yrs+. £6.20.

To book contact Guildford Spectrum: 01483 44 33 22 or email info@ guildfordspectrum.co.uk.

Make! Terracotta Chicks Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 Be inspired by the arrival of spring to Princess & Pirate School design and make your own terracotta The Three Mariners chick. Explore the gardens outside 56 High St, Bagshot. Lots of fun and and spot signs of the new season games and arts & crafts run by one before of your favourite princesses and Make!

Terracotta Chicks learning clay a pirate. Ages 3-7 yrs. 11am-1pm Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 April, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, modelling Please pre-book on www. £7.50, all ages£10.50. welcome techniques mylittleprincessparties.co.uk/shop. withBe artist inspired by the arrival of spring to design and make Camouflage Kite Making your own terracotta chick. Explore the gardens outsideWoolly Spring Lambs Elaine Workshop and spot signs of the new season before learning clay The Lightbox Parton. modelling techniques with artist Elaine Parton. Tickets Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Aldershot Military Museum Booking must be booked in advance.

Make a soft and cute spring lamb. For Queens Av, Aldershot Create your essential. ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in from own camouflage kite! 11am-1pm.

For ages 5+ with an adult. 11am-1pm 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

ForWorkshop: ages 6-11 with an adult. Booking Watts Academy Modroc Sculpture or 2-4pm. £7.50. essential call 01252£15, 314598.

Saturday 9 April, 10.30am-4pm, Ages11am11-16 Saturday 2 April Theatrebugs - The Bravery 1pm. £7 per child, adult free.

Follow in the footsteps of G F Watts and experiment with Stone, United Church Godalming Easter Egg Hunt in a Day, Hall 3D sculpture. Play Be inspired

by Princes sculptures big and small in 3 fun filled days of acting, dancing, Swan Barn Farm the Watts Gallery Collection, learn about Watts’s sculptural Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 singing, arts and crafts for ages 3.5-7 Collards Lane, Haslemere GU27 2HU techniques and recreate them for yourself to create your For ages 7-11.

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Marvellous Minerals Synergy Dance® Star Wars Wed 30 March - Sat 9 April Haslemere Educational Museum Workshop, Charterhouse Club 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Easter Egg Quiz Duke’s Drive, Godalming Demonstration: Making Terracotta for Watts Studios 10.30-12pm. Marvel at the amazing 1, 2 & 3pm, Free,For all ages welcome Surrey Heath Museum Sunday 17 April, synergydance.co.uk 5yrs+.

Play minerals in the handling collection Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Star Wars themed dance games and and find out about their structures Watch potter learn James Parsons demonstrate contemporary Museum is open Wednesdays some dance/combat moves to mould making and hand building techniques with Saturdays only. Fun Easter egg quiz prepare you for battle.

Enjoy the date and uses. Then make your own terracotta. James Parsons created the terracotta model minerals. Mem £5, non-mem around the museum. 11am-5pm. exciting atmosphere stamps and touch panels that can of befree-styling seen at Watts £7. For 5-11s. Booking advised. in space and re-live the battle on Studios.

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the ice planet Hoth with the space Sunday 3 April dance off and snow disco from the Activity Thursday planet.

Dress up as your WomenBig Fish, Little Fish Family Rave History of Art frozen & Design Course: Pre-Raphaelite The Rural Life Centre Artists 5 week course, Mondays 18, 15 enjoy April 2, favourite character and the9, 16 May,Farnham Maltings Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 11am-1pm, £180, pre bookinh requiredof all things Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 wonderful atmosphere 795571 Activity Thursdays are aimed A Live DJ will be playing rave Star Wars. Please pre-book. Only at keeping the little ones entertained Women played a central role in Pre-Raphaelitism, not classics and party music with club purchased a - the family friendly museumjust as passivesiblings modelswho andhave muses, but as artists.

Study visuals, glitter cannon and bubbles. ticketElizabeth may attend or watch the painters Siddal, Evelyn de Morgan and volunteers bring history to life with including There’s a craft area and separate workshop.

To book contact info@ Marie Spartali Stillman through illustrated lectures and in demonstrations, crafts and fun the Gallery’s De Morgan and Stillman displays.

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2.30pm. £7.50. activities. Included in admission. whether their work reveals a distinctive female viewpoint.

Ceramic Vase Glazing Friday 22 April, 10.30am-4pm, £50, suitable for beginners Learn the rudiments of ceramic design and glazing. Begin your day with a curator-led tour of the De Morgan display and make colour sketches for inspiration. Develop your own decorative design before learning to glaze a bisque ware vase. Led by Joyce Hyslop.

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Free glowsticks, transfer tattoos and smoothies to take away. Most suited to families with 0-8 year olds.

2-4.30pm. Adult £12, child £8, under one year old free. Please pre-book.

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green, GU16 6HT Miniature trains will be running. 11am-5pm. Single ride £1.

Monday 4 April Synergy Dance® Star Wars Workshop, Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford Play Star Wars themed dance games and learn some dance/combat moves to prepare you for battle. Enjoy the exciting atmosphere of free-styling in space and re-live the battle on the ice planet Hoth with the space dance off and snow disco. Dress up as your favourite character. Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop. To book contact Guildford Spectrum. 01483 443322, info@guildfordspectrum. co.uk. 1.15pm for 5yrs+, 2.30pm for 7yrs+. £6.20.

Wild Play, West Hanger Car Park Staple Lane, Shere GU5 9TE Den building, toasting marshmallows and fire lighting along with traditional games. For ages 5-10. Booking essential at surreywildlifetrust.org/ whats-on. 10am-3.30pm. £15.

Mon 4 - Friday 8 April Pirate Week, Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 Themed shows, games and trails with lots of treasures to be won.

Tuesday 5 April Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot Learn new dance moves and skills and work on a number of short choreographed pieces that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. For ages 6-10. Please pre-book. 10am4pm. £19.

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Lets Go Fly a Kite! The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Decorate your own kite. Under 8s must be with an adult. Please pre-book. 1-2.30pm (4-7 year olds), 3-4.30pm (8-11 year olds). £6.50.

Magnificent Marbles Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Learn about the history of marbles and make your own game or marble run. For 5-11 yrs. Booking advised. 10.3012pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Panda Power The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Watch some fun clips from “Kung Fu Panda 3”. Then make a collaged panda using images and illustrations. For ages 4+. Suggested donation £3. Please pre-book.

Sessions at 10.30am, 11.15am & 12pm. Visit wwf.org.uk/whatson for more information and to book.

Synergy Dance® Frozen Workshop, Charterhouse Club Duke’s Drive, Godalming For ages 4-8. Act, sing and dance and explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, ‘Frozen’. Learn and create dances to create this fantastic wonderland! Complete with ‘snow’! Please pre-book. Only siblings who have purchased a ticket may attend or watch the workshop. To book contact: info@ synergydance.co.uk. 2pm. £7.50.

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What’s On Diary Tuesday 5 April CONT. Wild Tots Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford Adult free, child £10. Play games, hunt mini-beasts and get creative with wood. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Booking essential on surreywildlifetrust.org/whats-on 10am-12pm or 1.30-3.30pm.

Wednesday 6 April Easter Crafts Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 01252 71509 For ages 3-10 with an adult. Make some cute Easter animal friends. You may have to wait if the Gallery is full.

10.30am-2.30pm. £3 per child.

KIDS@thewellington Club The Wellington Shopping Centre Victoria Rd, Aldershot Join the free club for activities every Wednesday of the school holidays for kids aged 3-10 years. Children can be entertained by watching special shows or taking part in activities. Session times and spaces will be limited to first come first served. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Visit www.facebook.com/ KIDSatTheWellington for details!

Owl Pellet Dissecting Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Drop-in from 11am-3pm. £2.50.

Mini-Make! Nature Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 10-11am. £4. Explore the galleries and themes through touch, sounds and smells, games, stories, songs, challenges and craft activities. See paintings of trees at Watts Studios before exploring the plants and flowers outside through smell and touch. Create drawings and make your own flower or tree print to take home. For ages 2-5 with an adult. Pre-booking required.

Paper Plane Message Cards The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make and decorate a special paper plane card. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in anytime from 1.304pm. Suggested donation £2.

Synergy Dance® Frozen Workshop, Guildford Spectrum See listing on 1st April.

Outdoor Adventure Session for Kids and Mums, Winkworth Arboretum See 30 March.

Wed 6 - Fri 8 April Theatrebugs - The Bravery Stone, United Church Godalming 3 fun filled days of acting, dancing,

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We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment. singing, arts and crafts. Please see listing in Drama Workshops on page 22.

Make! Terracotta Chicks Watts Gallery See listing on 30 March - 1 April.

Thursday 7 April Activity Thursday, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 31 March.

Make a Magical Mask Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Family drop-in event from 11am3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

Mighty Military Thursday!

Aldershot Military Museum Queens Av, Aldershot Join a family tour to get close to some of the military vehicles. Tours and workshops from 1-4pm. Limited places - book on the day. For all the family but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Undersea Explorers Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane, Woking Jump into a swimming pool transformed into an underwater environment to discover the amazing marine wildlife in our UK seas. For ages 7-11. Children must be confident in water. Booking essential on surreywildlifetrust.org/whats-on 1-2.30pm or 3-4.30pm. £16.

Easter Crafts, Museum of Farnham See listing on 6 April.

Panda Power, The Living Planet Centre See listing on 5 April. film maltings: The Good Dinosaur, Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 11am, 2pm & 6pm. Adult £7, under 15s £5. Booking advised.

Friday 8 April Rainbow Castanets The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a castanet using paper plates and bottle caps. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in from 1.30-4pm.

Saturday 9 April Comedy Academy 4 Kids Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, 01252 745444 10.30am12.30pm. Learn how to find the funny in your own experiences and turn it into stand-up and sketches.

For ages 7–13. Please pre-book. £15.

Watts Academy Workshop: Modroc Sculpture, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 10.30am-4pm. £15. For 11-16s.

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Family Farm Day Claremont Landscape Gardens Portsmouth Road, Esher KT10 9JG Meet the animals from 10.30am4pm. Included in admission.

Birds of Prey Weekend, RHS Wisley

Sat 9 - Sun 10 April Birds of Prey Weekend RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 See the magnificent birds up close, with agility displays at 11am and 2pm. Included in admission.

Tuesday 12 April Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on 8 March.

Toddler Tuesdays - Wonderful Wildlife, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley, 01276 707284 Free drop-in fun craft session for under 5s with an adult. No need to book. 10.30am-12pm.

Wednesday 13 April Toddler Day - On the Farm Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW 01344 354400 Extra activities for toddlers from 10am-4pm include art and craft activities, story-telling and face or hand painting.

Thursday 14 April Toddler Day, Look Out Discovery Centre See listing on 13 April

Friday 15 April National Open Gardens Day RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Visit Wisley free today as part of National Open Gardens Day. Painting for Under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on 18 March.

Sunday 17 April Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society See listing on 20 March.

Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 An introduction to this world wide craze to find hidden caches.

Borrow a GPS and follow a trail (2 mile circular walk). 11am-4pm.

Admission + £1.50 for trail.

Saturday 23 April A Right Royal 90th Birthday Party! Haslemere Town Centre A celebration in honour of the Queen’s 90th birthday plus it’s also St. George’s Day! There will be a grand Carnival Procession from Lion Green to the centre of Haslemere - followed by a giant Tea Party in the High Street and lots of fun! The Carnival Procession will assemble on Lion Green at 1pm and proceed to the High Street for judging.

Sunday 24 April Spring Has Sprung Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Make a pot, plant some seeds, create a mini-scarecrow and try willow-weaving. For ages 3-12.

11am-5pm. Admission + £2.50 for activities.

St George and the Dragon Experience, Wey and Arun Canal Departs from Loxwood at 11.15am.

Booking essential on 01403 752403.

Twit Twoo Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High S, Haslemere 01428 642112 Enjoy an owl related session with stories and activities. For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed.

1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill See listing on 17 April.

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Forest Survival Day Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS Learn survival skills like Ray Mears and Bear Grylls. For ages 8+ with an adult (min 1 adult per 2 children). Please pre-book on: 01420 476808, 07989652757 or caroline.netley@sky.com.

10am-3pm. £15 per child.

Pond Dipping Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with an adult. No booking needed. 10.30-11.30am.

Adult £1, child £2.

Fleecy Frolics Merrist Wood College Worplesdon Animal handling and pets corner, craft demonstrations, stalls, woodland walks, crafts and refreshments. Women who are, or think they may be, pregnant MUST NOT attend this event. 10am-4pm.

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Tuesday 26 April Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on 8 March

Watts at Dusk - Secret Garden Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 There is a door to a garden which has been locked for many years. Can you find the key?

Enter the fantastic installation and join Avant Gardening to discover the very Victorian Secret Language of Flowers. Delight in herbal cocktails and themed sweet treats. 2 for 1 admission, Kids go free. 5pm-9pm.

Saturday 30 April Farnham Duck Race 2016 Gostrey Meadow Union Rd, Farnham Ducks launched from 12pm. Charity stalls from 10am plus inflatable slide, bouncy castle and a jet roundabout for children.

Surrey Heath Show Frimley Lodge Park Sturt Rd, Frimley Green Main arena demonstrations plus bouncy castles, roundabouts, miniature railway rides, stalls and more. 10am-4pm.

Toddlers’ Saturday Spin-off - Pet Pals, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s, older children welcome too.

Drop in from 10.30am-12pm.

Easter Drama Workshops Theatrebugs Easter Holiday Workshops - The Bravery Stone Rippit the Frog and Squeaker the Mouse have heard about the big, enormous flowers that are growing at the other side of the pond and they can’t wait to sniff them! They set out to find them but Squelch the Caterpillar has other ideas- he doesn’t want anyone else smelling these flowers; only him! Can the friends overcome the grumpy caterpillar and find these flowers?!

For boys and girls aged 3.5-7 yrs.

3 fun filled days of acting, dancing, singing, arts & crafts and dressing up. On day 3 you hit the stage!

Venues: Daniel Hall Farnham: 29-31 March 9am-12pm, United Church Godalming: 30 March - 1 April 1.30-4.30pm or 6-8 April 1.304.30pm. £84. Places limited. 15% early bug discount*, 10% sibling discount* *TsCs apply – see website for details. Book online: www. theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html.

Contact Hannah on 07971 004134 or hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk GSC Easter Club Play in a week for 7-11 yr olds. 29 March - 1 April 10am-3.15pm at Onslow Village Hall, Guildford. £125 (£100 for siblings). 01483 301590.

Boogie Pumps Theatre Camps Tillingbourne Junior School. 30 & 31 March and 5&6 April. £30 per day or £50 for 2 days. Please pre-book by calling 07769 645741.

Theatre Monkeys Workshop For 6-16 yrs. Wicked Workshop on 4-8 April 10am-4pm at Haslemere Hall. £135. Grease Theatre Workshop 29 March - 1 April at Godalming Borough Hall 10am-4pm. £115. info@theatremonkeys.co.uk.

Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre Play in a Week at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Please pre-book on 01483 565191. From 29 March - 1 April for ages 12+ (£150) and 4-8 April for ages 7-12 (£185). 10am-4pm. £150.

Easter Holiday Camps & Sports Courses Wild Learning Have fun in the woods this Easter holidays with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs! Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Gt Bookham, Sheen, Reigate and Wimbledon on various dates. For ages 5-12. 10.15am-4pm. Loads of fun activities including den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, rope bridges, mud sculptures, environmental art, pond dipping, stealth games, exploring plus much more. For more details or to book see www.wild-learning.net.

Guildford Spectrum www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk or call 01483 44 33 22.

Xtreme Activate holiday camp for 5-12 yrs runs weekdays in the holiday from 10am-4pm, £25 per day and Xtreme Activate Xtra runs 8.30am6pm, £34.50 per day.

Archery Wed 30 March 9.30-11.30am & Wed 6 April 2.30-4.30pm for 8-14 yrs. £15.20.

Trampolining Tues 29 March 10.30am-12pm or 2-3.30pm for 4-12 yrs. £9.40/session.

Star Track Athletics Wed 30, Thurs 31 & Fri 1 April 10am-3pm for 8-14 yrs. 1 day £30, 2 days £40, 3 days £50.

Ice Skating 4 day beginners courses for ages 5-10 yrs. £40. Tues 29 March - Fri 1 April 10.30-11am or 11-11.30am.

5 day beginners courses for ages 5-10 yrs, £50. Mon 4 - Fri 9 April 10.3011am or 11-11.30am.

Learn to Swim Courses One to One swimming courses for 4yrs+ run Tues 29 March - Fri 1 April and Mon 4 - Fri 8 April. 30 minute sessions available 9am-12pm Learn to Swim Courses for 4yrs+ Tues 29 March-Fri 1 April and Mon 4 - Fri 8 April 9-10.30am, Stages 1 & 2.

Intensive Swimming Courses and Technical Workshops also available – please enquire with Customer Services – 01483 443322 (option 4).

Learn to Dive Courses For 5yrs+ Tues 29 March - Fri 1 April and Mon 4 - Fri 8 April 9-9.45am, Flip n Fun. Super Camps Super Camps offer holiday camps for ages 4-14 from 8am - 6pm. Their range of camps and new activities means there is a course for everyone.

For details see www.supercamps. co.uk or call 01235 467300.

Cranleigh School Sports Centre Multi Activity days for ages 5-12. For more details contact sportsclub@ cranleigh.org or 01483 542125.

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Booking essential for all drama workshops, sports courses and holiday camps.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks @ Barfield School offers Holiday Clubs for ages 4-13 open to both pupils and non-pupils of Barfield. Camps run on 24 March, 29 March - 1 April, 4-8 April and 11-14 April.

For details call 0700 393 2610.

Sporty Kidz Holiday Camps run at St Johns Village Memorial Hall, St Johns, Woking from 9-3pm on Tues 29 March - Fri 8 April for ages 3-12. Childcare Vouchers accepted. Multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and children learn a new sport each day. See www.SportyKidz. co.uk or call 01276 856182 or e-mail info@SportyKidz.co.uk.

Gymnastics Factory Easter Courses Gym-tastic courses are suitable for newcomers aged 5-11 years.

Children can try out a range of gymnastic equipment in the purpose-built facility, plus fun and games. Pre-school classes encourage movement in a safe, challenging environment with heaps of soft play equipment to explore.

Non-members are welcome to try the themed classes for ages 2-4 where they can try out fun circuits around the apparatus. For details see www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk.

To book call 01483 455060.

Barracudas www.barracudas.co.uk Fun packed, multi-activity Easter day camps for children aged 4½ -16 years in Farnham, Ripley and Woking.

8.30am-5.30pm (extended hours available).

KOOSA Kids Holiday clubs from 29 March - 8 April with a host of fun activities that will keep your 4-13 year olds engaged all day long. Fantastic low prices from £19.75, 8% discount when booking full week, 3rd child goes free. www.koosakids.co.uk 0845 0942322. Booking essential.

Creating Futures/The Gaming Zone Holiday Club Sports, arts and creative play for ages 4-12 from 29 March - 1 April and 4-8 April at Grange Infant School, Farnborough.

Email: clairedixon@ creatingfuturesrushmoor.org.

Woking Gymnastics Club Easter holiday courses run on 29, 30 and 31 March. They will include the popular PlayGym sessions which is open play for those aged 6 and under. There will also be structured classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced children aged 5+. For more information see www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk.

Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk Surrey Summit Climbing Camps 4-5 years (£7.50 per camp): Mon 28 March/4 April 10.30-11.10am Tues 29 March/5 April 2-2.40pm Weds 30 March/6 April 10.30-11.10am Thurs 31 March/7 April 2-2.40pm Fri 1 April/8 April 2-2.40pm 6-7 years (£10 per camp): Mon 28 March/4 April 1.30-2.40pm Tues 29 March/5 April 10.30-11.30am Weds 30 March/6 April 4-5pm Thurs 31 March/7 April 12.30-1.30pm Fri 1 April/8 April 12.30-1.30pm 7-11 years (£15 per camp): Mon 28 March/4 April 3-4.30pm Tues 29 March/5 April 12-1.30pm Weds 30 March/6 April 11.30am-1pm Thurs 31 March/7 April 3.30-5pm Fri 1 April/8 April 10.30am-12pm 11-17 years (£15 per camp): Mon 28 March/4 April 11.30am-1pm Tues 29 March/5 April 4-4.30pm Weds 30 March/6 April 1-2.30pm Thurs 31 March/7 April 10.30am-12pm Fri 1 April/8 April 3.30-5pm Surrey Storm Netball Camps School years 3 & 4: Tues 29 March, Weds 30 March, Mon 4 April, Tues 5 April 10am-4pm. From £37.80.

School years 5 & 6: Tues 29 March, Weds 30 March, Mon 4 April and Tues 5 April 10am-4pm. From £37.80.

Surrey Storm Masterclass Netball Camp School years 7-9: Tues 29 March,

Weds 30 March, Mon 4 April, Tues 5 April 10am-4pm. From £37.80.

Tennis Tots: For 3-5yrs. Tues 29-Thurs 31 March 9-10am. Mon 4-Wed 6 April 9-10am From £17.55.

Red and Orange Tennis: Tues 29-Thurs 31 March 10am-12pm.

Mon 4-Wed 6 April 10am-12pm. From £35.10. For 5-9yrs.

Junior Tennis Camp: Tues 29-Wed 30 March 1-3pm. From £25.20. For 10+yrs.

Junior Squash Camp: Thurs 31 March/Thurs 7 April 1-4pm.

From £20.25. For 8-16yrs.

Surrey Smashers Badminton Master Class Camp: Wed 6 April 10am-4pm. From £37.80. For 10-16yrs.

1:1 Intensive Swim Camps Stages 1-3: Tues 29-Thurs 31 March & Tues 5-Thurs 7 April 9-11am. £60.

Stages 4+: Tues 29-Thurs 31 March & Tues 5-Thurs 7 April 9-11am. £60.

Group Learn to Swim Holiday Camps Stage 1: Tues 29-Thurs 31 March 9.30-10am. £21.

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What’s On Children’s Theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Alice in Wonderland Sat 2 April 11am. Meet the fantastic characters in this musical adaptation.

DORKING HALLS Reigate Road, Dorking 01306 881717 The Wizard of Oz Easter Panto Fri 25 March 11am & 2.30pm.

The Amazing Bubble Man Fri 8 April 2pm. Louis Pearl explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles.

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 James and the Giant Peach Thurs 31 March - Sat 2 April. 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

The Wizard of Oz Wed 13 April - Sat 16 April. 7.30pm daily plus Saturday 1pm & 4pm.

Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 The Viking Saga Sat 18 March 2.30pm. Family puppet show full of boisterous gods, dunderheaded giants and the music of the fjords. £7.

Ground Control Fri 1 April 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 4.30pm. A mission for 7-12 year olds, no adults allowed! £8.

Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 9 April 2pm. £9. For ages 6+.

My Pet Monster and Me Sat 16 April 2.30pm. £7.

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Up Close Concerts: Whimsical Woodwind Sat 12 March 3pm. Family concert plus try out each instrument and meet the players afterwards.

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Bear Behaving Badly Tues 5 April 1.30pm & 4.30pm. The hilarious CBBC show Bear Behaving Badly takes to the stage.

Old Mother Hubbard Sat 16 April. 11am & 2pm. Go on an enjoyable nursery rhyme journey.

GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL Headley Rd, Grayshott 01428 717784 Grayshott Panto - Snow White Fri 11 March 7.30pm, Sat 12 March 2pm & 5.30pm. Adult £7, child £4.

THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking Tap Factory Sun 17 April 7.30pm. Urban percussion, macho tap dancing and athletic dance.

Goodnight Mister Tom Tues 19 - Sat 23 April. An uplifting tale set in World War II. PRINCES HALL Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Mister Maker Tues 29 March 1.30pm & 4.30pm.

All Star Super Slam Wrestling Wed 6 April 7.30pm.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 Adventures with Sam on the Farm (In the Mill Studio) Sat 5 March 11am & 2pm. Interactive show with music and songs. For 3-7s.

Peter and the Wolf (In the Mill Studio). Sat 9 April 11am & 2pm. For ages 5+. In the Mill Studio.

Nearly New Sales Godalming & Cranleigh NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 12 March at Rodborough College, Rake Lane, Milford. 11.30am-1pm (pregnant ladies entry 11am and NCT members 11.15am).

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