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The children’s birthday parties at Camberley’s Gravity Force park are now bigger, brighter and better than ever including the chance to book a Crazy Glow Party. The parties offer a two-hour package of fun! Further details of the party packages are available at: https:// gravityforce.co.uk/sessions/gravity-parties or email: enquiries@ gravityforce.co.uk or call 01926 356290.

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News & Views Invisible Goodness Wrapped Up In Fun Perform founder, Lucy Quick tells us more.

Perform classes are a bit like a pasta sauce that’s filled with hidden vegetables: kids think it’s really tasty and don’t realise that it’s full of healthy nutrition. I see our classes like this - invisible goodness wrapped up in an hour of games, role-play, dance routines and songs. The children think they’re enjoying an hour of fun but they’re also being equipped with essential confidence-building social skills.

We all want our children to be happy, feel confident enough to try new things and interact well with others.

Taking part in regular drama activities encourages confident and fluent speaking, boosts reading and writing abilities and enhances coordination and spatial awareness. Rescuing a mermaid from a pirate ship might seem like just imaginative improvisation for 6 year olds, but it’s teaching problem-solving and teamwork too. £40 intro Early discount drama, quote dance and SUW300420 singing lessons changed my life and helped shape my vision for Perform - to deliver classes with a specific focus on developing a child’s confidence and social skills - not to create just another drama school. Try a FREE no-obligation drama class in Farnham, Frimley, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere or Woking. Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book.

Forest School Taster Days at St Nicholas’ School St Nicholas’ School taster days are a great way for pupils to come and experience what they get up to, mixing together with other potential starters and also with existing pupils. This term they are holding two forest school taster sessions for parents and children to attend.

Tues 17th March for children entering Reception 2020.

Tues 24th March for children entering Year 3 2020.

The Reception & Year 3 Taster Day on Friday 1st May 2020 is also a non-stop, fun-filled day of educational activities which will include the use of the outdoor learning spaces so that girls can see how passionate the school is about using their gorgeous setting.

If you would like to attend an Open Morning, or if you would like to book your daughter into one of the taster days or forest sessions, please do not hesitate to register your interest via www.st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk.

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New Adult Classes at Gymnastics Factory, Guildford New for 2020 at Gymnastics Factory in Guildford, G-fit adult fitness classes offer a full-body functional workout gymnastics style on Wednesdays 1.30-2.15pm. Classes include circuits and basic gymnastics progressions to get you up and moving. If that elusive cartwheel or somersaults are your goal, try Adult Gymnastics on Wednesday evenings.

For youngsters there’s non-stop fun, weekdays at the huge purposebuilt gym. Crawler, toddler and pre-school classes combine expert coaching, movement and early gymnastics skills with fun themes and variety to challenge and excite.

School-age boys and girls gymnastics classes run Monday to Saturdays with a badge scheme and annual festival performance to work towards. Free trials for gymnastics classes. Call 01483 455060. Email info@gymnasticsfactory. www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk

Education Skills and Learning Fair Plus Job Fair at Princes Mead Princes Mead have some exciting events running over March and April this year! In March there is the Education Skills and Learning Fair, running from 16th to 21st March and back by popular demand there will be a Jobs Fair held within that event on Thursday 19th March. Many local employers will be there to talk about the opportunities and vacancies that they have along with a wide selection of courses available to all from local schools and colleges. After that there will be a celebration of Easter starting with free face painting on Saturday 4th April, 11am - 4pm.

There will be offers from their most popular retailers and seasonal treats from their in house coffee shops and eateries. There’ll be lots going on so hop down and take part!

Adventure Assault Course Coming to Aldershot Military Museum From spring 2020, kids are invited to jump, leap, climb and swing through the brand new obstacle assault course at Aldershot Military Museum. The course is inspired by real British Army courses used during World War II. Exciting designs for the assault course, which will be set up so that friends can compete against each other as well as tackle the course individually, reveal that there will be 11 obstacles of varying difficulty meaning the course can be enjoyed by adventurers of all ages. The assault course is included in the admission price which is a Pay Once Visit All Year ticket. The museum is open 10am-5pm Wednesday to Friday, 11am4pm Saturday and Sunday. For more details see www.hampshireculture.org.uk/aldershot-military-museum

Help your Plants and the Planet As the nights get lighter and the air begins to warm, there is no better time to grab your gardening gloves and head outdoors. Surrey residents: This spring, you can enjoy lush green grass while helping discounted new things to grow by making your own supply of compost bin nutrient rich compost. Not only is composting the most environmentally friendly way to recycle your garden waste, £13 or food waste it will also help to improve soil and digester make your plants flourish. from £65 Surrey residents keen to make a start can buy a discounted compost bin for just £13 or a food waste digester from £65. Visit surreyep.org.uk for composting tips, details about the discounted bins and other ways you can recycle your garden waste.

News & Views New Support Groups for Parents of Children Struggling with Mental Health Two new groups are being launched in Bramley, near Guildford, aimed at parents of children facing anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorder or any other mental health illness. The groups are totally free and open to all. The Monday group is from 4.20pm-5.20pm. Whilst parents meet, two clubs are offered for children - Warhammer or Art - which are right next to the parents group, to ease any potential separation anxiety the child may have. The group is run by a psychotherapist and is a chance for parents to ask questions, meet other parents with similar challenges and each week there is a guest speaker which covers a range of topics - you may even learn how to give an indian head massage.

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The Wednesday group, again from 4.20-5.20pm is for parent and child together. It is a mindful group to help bonding. You and your child will undertake an activity together, such as art or sensory therapy. Both groups are free and you don’t need to be referred, please call 01483 894858 for more information or to let them know you would like to attend.

The groups are run by Arun Court, which is an independent specialist mental health recovery school in Bramley. The school has now been established for two terms, and ‘student development’ was rated Outstanding in their recent OFSTED report. The school is for EHCP funded students aged 11-17 who have a mental health need as their immediate priority - this could be anxiety, PTSD, OCD, eating disorder, self-esteem disorder or depression, amongst others.

The child usually attends for one to two years with the initial focus on getting the child well, followed by a time where education becomes the main focus so that they can then return to mainstream school. The staff to child ratio is fantastic, and with a maximum of 20 pupils it feels more like a home than a school - just what many children need. If you think your child could benefit from Arun Court, talk to your caseworker. We are very luck to have a facility like this in our local area, so spread the word so those that need it know about it.

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Following successful registration, All Stars Cricketers will receive a brand-new kit bag full of goodies to help them get their summer of cricket started and fully look the part when they attend their 8 weekly sessions, and it’s all delivered straight to your door. To find out more about how to get involved this summer, simply visit www.allstarscricket.co.uk and get your place booked as sessions begin May 2020.

New Teacher for Guildford Theatre School Guildford Theatre School (GTS) has grown in strength year after year since it was founded by Anna McNamara in 2010.

GTS provides fun filled classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Singing, Drama and Musical Theatre for all abilities, each Saturday during term time in central Guildford.

They are very excited to announce that local mum and actress Louise Clayton has recently become the musical theatre infants class teacher, for ages 4-8. Louise says “Having worked as an Actress in the West End and in many regional theatres, I cannot wait to share my passion with this very special age group and hopefully pass on my love of music and theatre to them. Theatre training will hopefully help them gain confidence and make friends and give them life skills that will come in useful whatever their chosen vocation and most of all it’s just great fun”. The hour long Musical Theatre Infants classes run every Saturday during term time at The Trinity Centre, Guildford at 10am and 11am. See www.guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk for details.

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‘Just as long as they are happy’

By Rachel Churchley, St Catherine’s Prep School What can we do to help?

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ust as long as they are happy’ Parents who add to expectations of their children with this common phrase have the right idea.

Happiness and wellbeing have long indicated and preceded quality learning and achievement. Positive self-identity and secure relationships help to set the scene for strong engagement and increased resilience, while smiles and laughter make a piece of learning intensely more memorable. A happier person is a more successful person and whilst research shows happier people live longer, even more importantly, happiness can be directly taught.

We can all be happier with just a few simple strategies, as charities such as Action for Happiness promote.

The new decade has brought with it a wider awareness of the need to prioritise mental health as much as physical health. Wellbeing, selfcare, positive relationships and happiness are all creeping into school curriculums, due to an increasing need to support young people. As mental health issues continue to rise and pressures on young people increase, we all want to do our best to support children in navigating the challenges of the modern world. If we have ever worried about how to tackle seemingly overwhelming topics such as social media, it may be surprising to find answers in naturally simple, small

activities and moments of interaction in a young person’s daily routine. Moments we can all take part in and benefit from together. Building positive boundaries around daily interactions now, will foster the grounded self-image and confidence needed to navigate issues independently later in life. The attention we hold, the space we give for a child to be heard and the role modelling of our own happiness is most powerful, as children will not often do what we say, but they will often do what we do.

As a primary teacher, I regularly ask my class for emotional feedback.

On a recent termly question sheet, one 8-year-old girl surprised me by responding to ‘what help would you like in school?’ with ‘half an hour’s quiet time’. I’m only too aware of how busy children are, moving from lesson to lesson with timed and measured tasks, running clubs and matches in breaks and after school, practising daily reading, times tables, musical instruments, sports or dance while squeezing in homework, a play date or Saturday school. With many children filling every spare moment with stimulus, finding time just to ‘be’ and sitting comfortably with themselves, seems to be increasingly difficult. Seeking quiet spaces or time for stillness is rarely considered child friendly, yet many of our children seem to crave just this.

Mindfulness can increase happiness, so encourage children to start the day by focusing on wiggling toes and fingers, stretching thoughtfully and looking for three things they like in their bedroom before getting out of bed. Other ideas include turning the school walk into a sensory walk or eating breakfast slowly and asking your child to tidy away carefully afterwards. These moments of attention can bring better focus for the school day and a greater sense of wellbeing. On the flip side, in moments of anger, upset or stress, teaching children to pause and breath, ask for help, find a safe adult to talk to, get active or take their mind off it by doing something they enjoy or by helping someone else, are all excellent strategies to implement and reinforce.

Research shows the strongest impacts on happiness come from keeping a gratitude diary each day and implementing random acts of kindness for others around us. Praising children for who they are rather than what they achieve is an important aspect to keep in mind and while we want them to know they can ‘do anything they desire by working hard’ it is important to make sure they are aware there is an element of luck to life and their self-worth is paramount, regardless of the outcome of their efforts. While this may all sound a lot to hold in mind, it is really about the simple moments.

Quietly pausing between activities, rolemodelling healthy routines or focusing on things we enjoy. Maybe that violin practice could offer a chance to create a funny tune together, rather than striving for that perfect grade 2 performance.

After all, don’t we all just want our children to be happy?

Rachel Churchley is a Year 4 teacher and Life Matters Co-ordinator at St Catherine’s Prep School, Bramley. www.stcatherines.info

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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.

Gymnastics Factory

Party slots on selected dates during the school holidays. An action-packed party awaits you! Get set for games, races, swing the trapeze, balance on beam, leap into a foam pit and more as you explore the 7,000sq ft gymnasium. Their expert coaches supply the fun and excitement - you just bring the food! GymTastics Party, 2hrs for 5-11yrs. Pre-school party, 1 1/2hrs for 2-4yrs. 01483 455060.

Dates and details at www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk.

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Have a Wild Birthday at Nower Wood! Treat your wild child to an outdoor birthday party at Surrey Wildlife Trust’s beautiful Nower Wood centre near Leatherhead. The private woodland reserve offers exciting ideas for all ages, including a pirate treasure hunt, minibeast safari or magical fairy trail for younger ones. Older children can have fun making campfires and shelter building, orienteering or learning wild survival skills. www.surreywildlifetrust.org/ birthday-parties.

Sayers Croft Trust

Looking for something different for your child’s birthday party? Book a fun-filled adventure party with The Sayers Croft Trust! Activities can include anything from caving, climbing, woodland survival, raft building and more! Prices start from £95 and includes all instructor led activities and use of community hall for a party tea. Email ‘parties@ sayers-croft.org.uk’ or visit their website www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk for more information.

Sporty Kidz

“The Ultimate must have party for energetic kids!” Run by fully qualified sports coaches, you can choose either a ‘Sports Party’ where children play their favourite sport, a ‘Games Party’ which is a fun packed, non competitive, energetic experience with tag games, team games & parachute games or their ‘Mini Olympics’ where children enjoy competing in fun relays, obstacles and throwing events; a mini sports day! All their parties are suitable for 3-12 year olds - all for an excellent price! Please call 01276 856182 / 07751 228196 or e-mail info@SportyKidz.co.uk. www.SportyKidz.co.uk

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Alice Holt

Alice Holt Café hosts children’s parties Monday to Sunday. The café provides a selection of either hot or cold food, dessert and squash.

Party organisers are welcome to bring decorations and their own cake. The price is £7.50 per child and bookings can be made at manager@ aliceholtcafe.co.uk or call 01420 23540.

Science Parties Genie Lab Science Parties

Genie Lab science parties are a totally mesmerising experience that will astound and captivate your party guests! Their parties include jaw dropping experiments and sensational demonstrations creatively delivered within an immersive storyline. The parties are specifically created to give your children an unforgettable party and take away the hassle and stress. www.genielab.co.uk Email: booking@genielab.co.uk Tel: 01483 811 890.

Bouncy Castles Best Bounce

From budget bouncers, to serious showstoppers, stunning bouncy castles for all occasions. Party and event hire specialist Best Bounce offer an incredible range of equipment from marquee and garden furniture, to rodeo rides and garden games. Whether planning a garden party or school event, Best Bounce have a range of equipment suitable for you. All fully insured and complete with safety certificates and operating instructions as standard. Call 01483 912992 for information or visit www.BestBounce.co.uk

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Animal & Farm Parties

Animal Parties at Merrist Wood

Merrist Wood offer unique birthday experiences at their Animal Management Centre or Farm – perfect for those who love animals and nature. They have a dedicated Animal Keeper Party Team who are fully qualified and able to deliver the parties in a fun but safe environment. Two types of animal parties are available; an Animal Encounters Party which includes an hour and a half tour of the arid and tropical biomes housing a range of exotic species, or a Farm Party which gives you exclusive access to the Merrist Wood Farm.

My Little Unicorn

Bring some magic, sparkle and wow to your event with a My Little Unicorn Party! There are lots of packages to choose from – your party can be hosted at their beautiful Woodland Wonderland in Ash Green where each child will meet and ride a unicorn, decorate and take home a real horseshoe, enjoy a treasure hunt to find more unicorns plus there is a kids play area. Or the magical unicorns can visit your venue! They also offer Individual Unicorn Experiences.

For more information visit https://mylittleunicorn.co.uk/

Elm Nursery Farm

Elm Nursery Farm offer children’s parties seven days a week from 1st April - 31st October. The farm offers an exclusive hire party area (up to 25 children), farm access, play area and animal food for guests to feed the chickens. Parties are best suited for children ages 2 – 6. Animals on the farm include alpacas, goats, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs, rabbits, ponies, a donkey and more! Email info@elmnursery.co.uk for further info.

Godstone Farm

Godstone Farm deliver hassle free parties, offering great value for money with prices from £13.40 per child. There’s exciting activities to choose from for the “all-inclusive” party meaning children can take part in slime making, pony grooming, crafts or riding on the tractor. Plus there’s time on the farm and in the extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. With after-school parties and exclusive play area hires there’s plenty of reasons to celebrate at Godstone Farm.

Birdworld

A bumper Penguin Party package at Birdworld includes admission to Birdworld, Underwater World and an animal encounter at the Jenny Wren Farm! The package also includes a birthday tea or hot meal, a penguin-themed party bag, a present and a penguin adoption for the birthday child!

Additionally, as an extra treat, the birthday family will receive a FREE family ticket to visit the park at another date! To book, visit www.birdworld.co.uk or call 01420 22992.

Bocketts Farm Park

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Bocketts Farm offers a birthday party to remember with friendly farm animals to meet, exciting play areas, a private small animal encounters session, plus a party lunch or tea in one of the decorated party rooms. Tractor rides, farmyard cake, adult catering and party bags available to book. Call 01372 363764 for availability.

Themed Parties 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.

Maisy’s Children’s Parties

Maisy’s offer a variety of parties to suit all ages and interests, that fully engage the imagination from start to finish. Choose from a variety of themes: Princesses, Superheroes, Unicorns, Jungle 10% – you name it they’ll theme it! off!

Featuring creative adventures, musical games, puppets, parachute, interactive magic, balloon modelling, face painting and heaps of fun and giggles. Quote FSW for 10% off in March or April 2020. Call 0208 123 6484 or email info@maisys-childrens-parties.co.uk.

Perform Parties

Perform parties are high energy, fun and totally infectious. Based around a colourful theme, Perform’s enthusiastic party leaders use a magical mix of songs, games and laughter guaranteed to ensure every child is part of an enthralling adventure. Whether your child wants to be a sensational superhero, a shimmering princess or a wise wizard, they’ll be sure to have a brilliant time. Themes include Frozen 2, Superheroes, Toy Story, Mermaids and Pirates, Popstarz, Dinosaurs, Puppy Patrol and many more. To find out more or book a party call 0207 255 9120 or visit performparties.co.uk

Dynamic Parties

Birthday Parties for 2 – 6 year olds.

Dynamic parties have you in mind as they create the perfect party to suit your child.

You can choose your own party theme and style of dance from street to ballet. All they ask from you is to choose the date, time and place and they will take your child on a magical adventure for some amazing party memories. This basic package only costs £72! E: party@dynamicperformingarts.co.uk W: www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk

Georgia’s Party Costume Hire

Fabulous and fun adult-sized costumes to hire - over 30 costumes in stock including Minion, Olaf, Captain Barnacles & Kwazzi and many more. Please visit www.georgiaspartycostumehire.com.

Synergy Dance Parties

Want to celebrate with a themed dance party? For the best party ever choose dance mix or popular themes from Showman, Frozen & Cheerleading to Star Wars, Moana or Breakdance: the list is endless! Synergy lead in 15 leisure centres in Surrey, local schools and private venues, including Guildford Spectrum, Ash Manor, Charterhouse Club, Cranleigh Golf Club, The Edge & more. http://synergydance.co.uk/synergydance-parties/ Contact sue@synergydance.co.uk.

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Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes Confidence building fun for 4-12s.

A unique mix of drama games, dance and singing specially developed to bring out every child’s true potential.

Classes are kept small to ensure lots of individual attention.

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ANIMAL BIRTHDAYd PARTIES at Merrist Woo There’s no better place to celebrate your birthday!

Offering unique animal birthday experiences perfect for those who love animals. A dedicated Animal Keeper Party Team will deliver the parties in a fun but safe environment.

Cost: £260 (Animal Encounters Party) £210 (Farm Party) Party Times: 11am - 1pm or 2pm - 4pm

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Church Hill House, Horsell, Woking, Surrey GU21 4QW Telephone: 01483 760943 www.st-andrews.woking.sch.uk Reg. Charity No. 297580 ~ Established to promote and provide for the advancement of education

‘Excellent’ in all areas - ISI Inspection 2016 INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS & BOYS AGED 3-13

~ Developing potential for life ~

Located between Guildford and Dorking in the Surrey Hills 01306 730852 www.belmont-school.org @belmontdorking

#Achievement Through Happiness OPEN DAYS 6TH MARCH & 24TH APRIL 10.30AM—12PM

Open Mornings From 9.45am

Thursday 12th March 2020 Wednesday 29th April 2020 Friday 12th June 2020 (geared to Reception entry 4+)

FREE TASTER SESSIONS in The Ark We are delighted to introduce free taster sessions in our Nursery, The Ark. These will be held every first and third Tuesday morning of the month during term time from 9.15 – 10.15 am. Come along from January 2020 and meet our team to see the magic happening first hand.

Please book your preferred session with Mrs Gray, Registrar via 01483 225217 or email registrar@ripleycourt.co.uk

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St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley GSA Day & Boarding School since 1885 | 4 - 18 years Guildford GU5 0DF | www.stcatherines.info

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School Open Days

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Please contact the schools to find out if you need to register as many schools require you to book a place at their open day

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Aldro School. Boys 7-13 yrs.

Sat 7 March 10am-11.30am.

Amesbury School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Fri 15 May 10am–12pm.

Barfield School. Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Fri 28 Feb 9.30am-12pm.

Barrow Hills School, Witley 01428 683639 Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Fri 28 Feb, Fri 12 June 9.30-11am.

Belmont School In the Surrey Hills between Guildford and Dorking.

01306 730852 Mixed 2-16 yrs.

Mon 10 Feb, Fri 6 March, Fri 24 April 10.30am-12pm.

Coworth Flexlands School Boys 3-7 yrs, girls 3-11 yrs.

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Edgeborough, Frensham Mixed 2-13 yrs.

Fri 13 March.

Frensham Heights. Mixed 3-18 yrs.

Sat 16 May.

Glenesk School, E Horsley Mixed 2-7 yrs.

Thurs 27 Feb 9.30am.

Sat 2 May 10am.

Greenfield School. Mixed 3-11 yrs.

Fri 20 March 9am.

Guildford High School. Girls 4-18 yrs.

Junior School: Wed 6 May, Tues 2 June 10am.

Halstead Prep School. registrar@halstead-school.org.uk 01483 772682. Girls 2-11 yrs.

Fri 6 March.

Highfield and Brookham School Liphook Mixed 3-13 yrs.

Sat 25 April 10am-12pm.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking Mixed 3-13 yrs.

Tues 3 March 9.30am.

Lanesborough School. Boys 3-13 yrs.

Pre-Prep: 28 Feb, Prep: 6 March 9.30-11am.

Longacre School, Shamley Green Mixed 2½-11 yrs.

Wed 6 May.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895 Mixed 3-11 yrs.

Sat 7 March.

Manor House School. Girls 2-16 yrs.

Wed 6 May 9.30am.

Moon Hall School Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Please contact the school.

Ripley Court School, Ripley 01483 225217 Mixed 3-13 yrs.

Fri 24 April 10am-12pm.

The Royal School Mixed 6 wks-18 yrs.

Junior School: Fri 20 March 9.30-11.30am.

Rydes Hill Preparatory & Nursery Guildford 01483 563160 Girls 3-11 yrs, Boys 3-7 yrs.

Sat 14 March 10am–12pm.

Please book a place as they have a themed ‘Bear Hunt’ morning of activities.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943 Mixed 3-13 yrs.

Fri 13 March 9-11am.

Thurs 7 May 9-11am.

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

Prep School: Thurs 12 March, Wed 29 April 9.45am.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead Mixed 2-16 yrs.

Sat 16 May 10am.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551 Mixed 2-11 yrs (now taking boys from Nursery to Year 4 inclusive in a phased plan to be fully co-educational by Sept 2022).

Fri 28 Feb 10.30am-12pm Fri 6 March 10.30am-12pm.

Fri 1 May 10.30am-12pm.

St Ives School Girls 2-11 yrs, boys 2-7 yrs.

Fri 6 March, Fri 1 May Forest School Activity Morning: Sat 7 March.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121 Boys 3-7 yrs, Girls 3-16 yrs.

Sat 7 March 10am-1pm.

Year 3 and Reception taster day: Fri 1 May.

St Teresa’s Effingham. Girls 2-18 yrs.

Fri 1 May.

Tormead School. Girls 4-18 yrs.

Junior School: Mon 23 March 9.30am-11am.

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St Hilary’s Preparatory School Godalming 2 - 11 years

Welcoming boys from nursery to year 4 in a plan to become fully co-ed by Sept 2022

“Happy, charming and academically successful” The Good Schools Guide Open Days: Friday 28th February and Friday 6th March 2020 Year 3 Entry Bursaries available

Tel: 01483 416551 • @StHilarysSchool • Email: registrar@sthilarysschool.com

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St Nicholas’ School

Open Morning Saturday 7th March 2020 10.00am – 1.00pm

Year 3 & Reception Taster Day

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Small class sizes Inspirational teachers A caring, family ethos Purpose-built facilities Outstanding results ‘Excellent’ ISI Inspection

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Friday 1st May 2020 8.45am – 3.30pm

St Nicholas’ School ranked 4th position in the Sunday Times 2020 Parent Power

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Ten Great Educational Apps for Children

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hildren learn in many different ways including outside of the classroom. This is where educational apps can come in very useful as the best of these engage even the most reluctant learner. As well as being fun ways to learn, educational apps also turn screen time into a positive experience, rather than something you are constantly arguing with your children about. Here are Families top ten educational apps that will keep any child ‘appy!’

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Cursive Writing Wizard (£4.99) By L’Escapadou

Age 6-8. This version provides a UKfriendly cursive font, and is ideal for teaching young primary kids how to write.

It’s based upon a tracing system and there are 50 plus animated stickers, sound effects and interactive games that animate letters at the end of the tracing. You can also print off writing PDFs for the kids to practice on and even import their current spelling list.

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Safari Tales (£2.99) By Kuato Games

Age 6-8. Children can develop their storytelling skills with this beautiful and fun animal-themed app. Safari adventurers can explore the Savannah and learn interesting facts about the five baby animals. The game is so much fun they won’t even notice that they are boosting their reading and literacy skills at the same time.

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Endless Wordplay (Free + In App Purchase)

By Originator Inc.

All ages. This app focuses on learning simple spelling patterns while reinforcing letter names and sounds. Each stage is a different rhyme, with the user spelling three words from the same word family.

Once you complete all three words, you are taken to a sentence screen with a silly sentence and cute animation that will encourage and delight the player.

It’s free to download but to play more than three levels you have to pay £4.99.

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Squeebles Times Tables (£3.99) By KeyStageFun

If you are tired of getting your child to repeat their times tables again and again, then get these lovable characters on hand to inspire your child to sit and practice them. There are several engaging games to play and a training area that also teaches and tests maths skills too.

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EduGuru Maths (£1.99) By The Game Creators

Specifically created for children ages 3 to 5 years, this app brings maths to life with cute animated graphics which will get them engaged straight away. It concentrates on basic maths skills, shapes, sequences, coins and number recognition.

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Toddler Counting 123 – Learn to count for kids (Free)

By GiggleUp Kids Apps

Teach your toddler to count with this fantastic free app. Designed for preschoolers this simple game gets them to tap and count a variety of real life objects.

4 Toca Lab: Elements (£3.99) By Toca Boca

Age 6-8. This funky app is a virtual chemistry set to inspire future scientists.

It introduces your child to all 118 elements of the periodic table as cool, fun characters. It also presents the concepts of what happens during chemical reactions when they are warmed, cooled, combined and much more. Your kids can indulge in exciting virtual experiments that won’t blow up your house!

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Hoopa City (£3.99) By Dr. Panda Ltd

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The Human Body (£3.99)

By Tinybop Inc

Age 6-8. This engaging app allows children to let their imaginations run wild building cities and towns with a combination of different materials. The game will boost their understanding of mechanics and engineering and also help them develop their problem-solving skills.

Age 6-8. If you have a budding biologist or child with a ‘why’ imagination then this is the app for them. Explore the human body and learn about how our amazing internal organs perform.

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Artie’s Magic Pencil (£2.99) By Minilab Ltd

Age 3-5. Boost your child’s drawing skills with this creative app. It shows 3-6 year olds how to draw by means of an engaging game in which a monster destroys everything in its path and Artie has to rebuild the world with his magic pencil.

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YEAR 3 SCHOLARSHIPS Rydes Hill is a small, nurturing Prep School in Guildford with an outstanding track record for scholarships to senior schools and 100% distinction record for Speech & Drama.

We are pleased to annouce we will be offering Year 3 Scholarships for September 2020 for girls with all-round strengths and abilities.

Please call our Registrar, Ms Jacqui O’Neill on 01483 544 973 for more information.

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Easter Days Out

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Brand New Attractions at AirHop Guildford Unleash your inner winner on the brand-new Obstacle Course, exclusive AR Trampolines, Dodge Attack and much more! Ultimate bouncing fun for kids and big kids Save – guaranteed to leave you with a big fat smile on 20% on your face.

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AirHop Trampoline Park Guildford offers a wide range of hoptastic activities with over 50 interconnected trampolines that run across the floor and up the walls on the Main Court plus Dodgeball, Slam Dunk, Foam Pit and more. From MiniHopper sessions for under 5s, to teambuilding for big kids, to birthday parties for all ages - it’s the place to be for 100% fun. AirHop is conveniently located in Guildford and close to the A3 with free parking, a café and a viewing mezzanine to watch people defy gravity while you put your feet up! Book now at airhop-guildford. com or give them a call on 0330 223 3333.

Birdworld There’s lots going on this Easter at Birdworld. Not only are there exciting daily events (during Surrey school holidays), such as Penguin Feeding, Discovery Theatre Show and an Outdoor Flying Display but on selected days there are extra children’s entertainment shows from both Chubby the Clown and Crazee Hazee. There will be lots of extra Easter activities too – check https://birdworld. co.uk for up to date information. At Birdworld not only can you see a huge variety of birds including penguins, flamingos, parrots, owls and many more, there is also Jenny Wren Farm - here you will find nearly every type of farm animal imaginable! There are also ‘Animal Encounter’ sessions where many of the smaller animals can be handled or stroked. Also included in the entry price is Underwater World – the on-site aquarium where you will see clown fish, miniature crocodiles, piranhas and more.

Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD

Easter at Elm Nursery Visit Elm Nursery, Sutton Green this Easter holiday. From Sat 4th - Sun 19th April, there will be a children's Easter Bunny Hunt on the farm. Entry costs £1 pp plus normal farm entry which is £3 per child and £2 per adult (under 2’s free). The bunny hunt also includes a prize for completion.

Animal food is £1 per bag.

There are plenty of animals to see on the children's farm; alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens, ponies, guinea pigs, rabbits and possibly newborn chicks! Elm Farm Café will be open serving tea, coffee and homemade food.

Café and farm open all over the bank holiday! Farm Shop open selling artisan pies, meat and veg. Follow them on Facebook for up to date information.

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Merrist Wood Events Merrist Wood offer Animal Encounter Tours of their Animal Management Centre on various weekend dates. On the tour you will see a three banded armadillo, forest dragons, tree frogs, tortoises, snakes, meerkats, red squirrels and more. Dates include Sun 8 March and Sat 21 March. They also offer Junior Animal Keeper Experiences where you join the Merrist Wood Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals including tortoises, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, exotic animals, farm animals and more. Upcoming dates are Wed 27 May (for 6-10 yr olds) and Thurs 9 April and 28 May (for 11-14 yr olds). Plus they have their annual Fleecy Frolics Lambing Weekend on Sat 25 and Sun 26 April - a celebration of nature and countryside crafts.

To book for any of these events visit www.merristwoodevents. co.uk. Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE

Spring into Easter with New Gravity Force Activities If you hop on down to Gravity Force Trampoline Park in Camberley this Easter there will be no shortage of egg-citing activities to get your teeth into. Everything from eggs, cakes and even pizza will be served up for some eggs-traordinary fun, including egg hunts and Easter cup cake decorating (running alongside the Toddler sessions).

Visitors during the school holidays are being invited to roll up their sleeves for a Pizza Master Class.

In the new Lunch and Jump sessions the pizza chef will instruct the children in the art of pizza making, including choosing their own toppings and, while the pizza is cooking, there’s time for a fun jumping session before devouring their creations. And, between Good Friday and Easter Monday, there’ll be the chance to bag some chocolate booty in free egg hunts around the site, led by Peter Rabbit and his friends. Visit https://gravityforce.co.uk/

Wiglet & Friends Easter Celebration At Godstone Farm from 4th – 19th April. Spring into action this Easter with family fun and cuteness overload. Hop along the funny bunny quiz trail and explore the beautiful farm with its over 500 resident animals.

Look out for those adorable babies, after all this is the best time of the year to welcome the new furry and feathered friends. Dive into an enchanting world and meet the Easter bunny in his burrow, take in the magic and get that all important treat! The make and take zone lets the little ones get creative, with crafting of Easter egg suncatchers and the chance to plant your own 5 a day. Open from 10am until 6pm with the best prices online, booking tickets at www.godstonefarm.co.uk gives you the best value day out.

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Easter Days Out Pick up a Stitch for Woking’s Easter Big Knit!

This Easter, Woking Shopping is bridging the generation gap with FREE community knitting workshops for charity.

Over recent weeks, Woking shopping has been working with a number of local care homes and community groups behind the scenes, where avid knitters are preparing a series of small knitted squares in preparation for the workshops.

The workshops will run between 4th-10th April* in Central Square, Wolsey Place and anyone joining in will have the chance to make a bunny from one of the knitted squares.

All bunnies will be donated to local children’s charities to spread a little happiness, or should we say, ‘hoppiness’, this Easter.

It’s a great opportunity for the young and elderly to come together for a good knit and natter and create a cute Easter gift for someone less fortunate.

For more details about this and other events, visit www.woking-shopping.co.uk. *All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Easter Eggstravaganza at Bocketts Farm From 4 – 19 April. Enjoy a great family day out this Spring, as the lambing season gets into full swing!

With over 500 gorgeous newborn lambs due and ‘Meet the Shepherd’ sessions daily, there will be plenty of opportunity to learn about the lambs and even watch one being born! Children will also love to get up close to the baby chicks, ducklings and bunnies in the Small Animal Village, in addition to goat milking, tractor rides, pony rides and pig racing.

Plus, complete the Easter stamp trail to take home a chocolate treat, and enjoy fun live shows in the Easter garden. Ẁith plenty of play indoors and out, you can be sure of a great day out whatever the weather!

Hollycombe Steam in the Country Hollycombe opens its doors to visitors for the first time in 2020 on Friday 10th April. Home to one of Britain’s largest collections of working steam, including wonderful Edwardian steamdriven fairground rides, steam railways and various other engines, Hollycombe will be open from Friday 10th-13th April. The friendly Easter Bunny will be on the loose on Easter Sunday and Monday handing out treats to visitors and there will be plenty of prizes for children who successfully complete the Easter Trails, hunting for clues hidden around the grounds. Hollycombe will open on select days from Easter weekend through to mid-October. Hollycombe offers great value, as the entrance charge of £18 adults, £16 senior and £14 child (family tickets available) offers free return visits for a calendar year. www.hollycombe.co.uk

Experience Guildford Easter Trail If you’re in Guildford during the Easter holidays, have a go at the Experience Guildford Easter Trail! Running from 4th – 18th April, the Easter Trail can help you add some excitement to that town centre shopping trip. Enlist the help of your little ones to fill in the map by finding the Easter Eggs in shop windows and making a note of the symbols. There are also some fun activities to keep kids entertained during down time, such as wordsearches and picture pairing. Everyone who returns a completed map to the Tourist Information Centre (start and finish point) will receive a small prize plus there’s the chance for one lucky person to win an Easter Goodie Bag! Visit www.experienceguildford.com for more information.

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National Trust Hatchlands Park

Mums have free entry on Mother’s Day - Sun 22 March! There will be a Cadburys Easter Egg Hunt from 4-19 April 10am-4pm. Enjoy a nature themed trail through the parkland, solve the clues and claim your chocolate prize. Admission + £3 per trail. On 12 April from 11am-3pm you can have a go at archery – admission + £2.50 for 6 arrows for ages 6+.

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The Ugly Bug Ball is running from 4-9 April 11am-5pm. Celebrate the magnificent and beautiful minibeasts at Dapdune Wharf. Dance at the daily ball (silent disco) - which minibeast will you come as to the Ugly Bug Ball? Admission + £2.50 for children’s activities. On Fri 10 April there is an Easter family fun day and Cadbury Easter egg hunt from 11am-5pm. The Cadbury Easter weekend is from Sat 11 April – Mon 13 April, 11am–5pm - Easter trails with Cadbury Easter egg prizes.

Admission + £3 for children’s activities.

Shalford Mill

On Wed 8 April you can Meet the Millers from Imbhams Farm Granary from 11am-4pm. Bake Easter corn muffins in small workshops at 11.30am, 1.30 and 2.30pm and mill your own fresh muffin mix to take and bake at home (workshop suitable for 7+). Booking essential (book on the day). Admission + £7 for workshop. From Sat 11 Mon 13 April there is a Cadbury Easter Egg woodland wonderland themed trail from 11am-4pm. Admission + £3.

Also, every Sunday from 26 April from 11am-4pm you can try geocaching. Admission + £2.

Surrey Hills

The Cadbury Easter Event runs from Sat 4 – Sun 19 April 10am-3pm at the following locations and costs £3.50: Box Hill Parking at KT17 2LB. Hindhead Commons & Devil’s Punch Bowl Parking at GU26 6AB. Frensham Little Pond Parking at GU10 3BT The Cadbury Easter Event runs on Sat 11 April at Holmwood Common from 1-4pm (£3). Parking at RH5 4JH. The Cadbury Easter Event runs from Sat 11 – Mon 13 April 11am-4pm at Leith Hill Place (£3). Parking at RH5 6LU.

Claremont Landscape Gardens

On Mother’s Day (Sun 22 March) from 10am-4pm there is free entry for mums when accompanied by their children. There is a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt from Sat 28 March-Mon 13 April from 11am-4pm discover Claremont’s spring-time animals. Fun and delicious treats for all ages. Admission + £3.50 per hunt. The ‘Tree trumps’ trail runs from Sat 28 Mar–Mon 20 Apr 10.30am-4pm - collect fascinating facts about the amazing trees dotted around the garden to play ‘tree trumps’ at the end. Admission + £1 per trail. From Tues 14 - Fri 17 Apr 11am-1pm you can enjoy easy crafts. Admission + £2 per craft.

Winkworth Arboretum

The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt runs from Sat 28 Mar – Mon 13 Apr 10am-4pm. Discover spring-time nature at Winkworth with fun and delicious treats. Admission + £3.50 per trail. There is also a Spring trail: Sensory Scavengers from Sat 28 Mar-Sun 19 Apr 10am-4pm - put your super senses to work and see what you can discover in the Arboretum. Admission + £1 per trail. Also, on 4, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19 Apr 11am-4pm there is Have-a-go Archery - exciting, safe archery sessions for children with APPTArchery. Admission + £3 for one turn, £10 for four turns.

National Trust Runnymede

Enjoy the Woodland Adventure Trail from Sun 1 March– Sun 19 Apr 10am-4pm. Admission + £1 per trail. The Cadbury Easter Egg hunt runs from Fri 10 Apr – Mon 13 Apr 10.30am-4pm. Trail £3.50.

Polesden Lacey

The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt runs from 4-19 April 10am–3pm.

Become a Polesden time traveller and discover which animals lived in the woodland at Polesden Lacey 100, 500, even 1000 years ago!

Solve the clues to win a chocolate © National Trust Images/Megan Taylor prize. Admission + £3.50pp.

On Sat 18 and 25 April from 11am-1pm there are ranger-led Bluebell Walks taking you to the secret spots on the estate to find carpets of joyous bluebells.

Family friendly. £5pp. Please book at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ polesdenlacey

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W KING PICK UP A STITCH FOR THE EASTER BIG KNIT 4th –10th April Central Square in Wolsey Place Join our FREE community workshops to knit an Easter bunny for charity!

For full details, visit woking-shopping.co.uk All events are free and may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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SAT 29 FEBRUARY MultiSports Guildford Discovery Session St. Peter’s Catholic School Merrow, Guildford Enjoy a free session starting promptly at 11am till 12.30pm. This is an opportunity to experience MultiSports for yourself, meet the coaches and the Principal, and discover how the sessions can benefit your child.

Open to boys and girls aged 4-16. Book a place at www. multisportsguildford.co.uk

SUNDAY 1 MARCH Running Day, Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway 11am-4pm.

MONDAY 2 MARCH Little Twigs Ripley Court School Rose Lane, Ripley Every Monday in term time from 9.30-11am.

Woodland Stay and Play for children 18 months-3 years with an adult. Play in the woodland and enjoy lots of outside activities. £3 per child per session. Please book at: www. ripleycourt.co.uk/little-twigs.

Little Chicks, Halstead Preparatory School Woodham Rise, Woking 2-3pm.

For children up to 3 with an adult. Friendly Parent & Toddler Sessions run every Monday during term time. A stimulating range of toys, crafts and activities with refreshments for all. To book please contact the Registrar on registrar@ halstead-school.org.uk.

TUESDAY 3 MARCH Busy Bees Toddler Group St Hilary’s School Holloway Hill, Godalming For children aged 1-2 years and their parents on Tuesday afternoons (2-3pm) in term time. The cost is £1, all are welcome. No booking needed.

Please call 01483 416551 for more information.

Mozart and Muffins The Guildhall Guildford Informal classical music sessions for preschoolers. 10.15am. Book at tickets.visitguildford.com/

Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment Woodland Explorers Belmont School Holmbury St Mary Free.

10.30am-11.30am. A fun activity session for parents with children under 5. Activities include den building, climbing, bug hunting and playing in the mud kitchen. Runs every Wednesday in term time and is followed by refreshments.

Book via www.belmont-school. org/woodland-explorers.

Toddler Time Rydes Hill School Guildford Free toddler group for 18 months–3 years (younger siblings welcome).

9.30-10.30am. Runs every Wednesday in term time. Please book at www.rydeshill.com/ nursery/toddler-time-sessions.

THURSDAY 5 MARCH Wild Tots, Nower Wood Leatherhead Forest School inspired adventures, stories and discoveries in the woods.

For 2-5 year olds with an adult. Babes in arms/adults go free. Thursdays from 10am12pm. Book at https://www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families

FRIDAY 6 MARCH Lyndhurst Tots Lyndhurst School Camberley 9.30am-11.30am.

Toddler group with stories, crafts, singing, snack time and much more! No booking needed, please use main school entrance (36 The Avenue, Camberley, GU15 3NE). The group will run every week in term time and costs £1. For more details visit www. lyndhurstschool.co.uk or call Carly Alder on 01276 22895.

Watts Tots: Print, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village For under 5s with an adult.

10-11am. Pre-book. Explore textures, patterns and natural shapes through playful printing.

Toys from the Past Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Story & craft for under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1, no need to book.

Wild Tots, Pucks Oak Barn Compton Arts & crafts, games, exploration, mud kitchens, mini beasts and so much more.

A wonderful opportunity for your little ones to experience and learn from nature. For 2-5s with an adult. Babes in arms/ adults go free. Thursdays from 10am-12pm. Book at www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families

WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH Cathedral Tots Guildford Cathedral Free. Child friendly service with craft, storytime, music, play and refreshments. 10-11.30am.

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Scintillating Science Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Fun science activities for 5-11s. Mem £5, non-mem £7, book in advance.

Creatively Curious: Spring Sculpture, G Live Cafe Guildford 10am. Free craft activity session! No need to book. For all ages.

Medieval Madness Camelsdale Church Hall 2.30-4pm. Fun lego session.

Book at www.brilliantbricks. co.uk. For ages 5+. £8.75.

Bach to Baby Family Concert, St Andrew’s Church Farnham 11am. Book online www.bachtobaby.com

SUNDAY 8 MARCH Celebrate World Book Day Painshill Park 11am-3pm. A whole host of literature themed activities.

TUESDAY 10 MARCH Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Woking 11-11.40am. Suggested donation £3. First come, first served basis.

FRIDAY 13 MARCH Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Woking 11–11.45am. Child £4 adult free. Please pre-book.

SATURDAY 14 MARCH Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst Booking essential at www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk for both clubs.

Wild Club 10am-12pm. A free club for 0-6 yr olds who love to get outside and explore. Lots of activities and games.

Really Wild Club 2-4pm. £4.

For 6-11 year olds. Parents can drop their children off at the Really Wild Club or stay.

Hand Print a Cactus Cranleigh Arts Centre Make your own cactus artwork.

2-3pm. For ages 5+ with an adult. Please book. Child £6.

Craft Saturday Rural Life Centre Farnham Demonstrations and have a go activities. Included in admission.

SUNDAY 15 MARCH Wellies & Walkies Rural Life Centre Tilford In aid of Phyllis Tuckwell.

Start anytime from 10-11am. £10 per pooch, humans free!

Register at www.pth.org.uk/ event/wellies-walkies Medieval Madness Daniel Hall Scout Hut Farnham 10-11.30am. Fun lego session for 5yrs+. Book at www.brilliantbricks.co.uk. £8.75.

Open Afternoon, Guildford Model Engineering Society 2-5pm. Miniature train rides.

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FRIDAY 20 MARCH Baby Cats Spring Special St Catherine’s Prep School 9.30–10.30am. For babies/ toddlers 0-4 years. Come and join the fun and musical games.

Listen to heart-warming stories and hear some lively songs sung by the Pre-Prep Choir and enjoy the build up to Easter through music and books. Free but places must be reserved by emailing prepoffice.junior@ stcatherines.info Bear Shadow, Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Story and craft for under 5s (+ an adult). Child £2, adult £1, no need to book.

SATURDAY 21 MARCH Decorate a Cake Victorian Schoolroom Castle St, Guildford Free. Make and decorate a cake in a mug!

11am-1pm. For ages 4+ with an adult. No booking needed.

SUNDAY 22 MARCH MultiSports Woking Discovery Day Woking High School Enjoy a free Discovery Day from 10.30am-12.15pm. For ages 4-16 of all abilities. Find out what MultiSports can offer your child. Book a place at www.multisportswoking.co.uk.

Mother’s Day Boat Trips From Basingstoke Canal Centre. At 11.30am and

12.30pm. Booking essential: 01252 370073.

TUESDAY 24 MARCH Spring Community Free Day RHS Garden Wisley Free entry. The garden is open 10am–6pm (last entry 5pm).

Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See 10 March.

WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH Bach to Baby Family Concert, Guildford United Reformed Church 10.30am. Book online https:// www.bachtobaby.com/

SATURDAY 28 MARCH Steam Toy Rally Rural Life Centre Farnham See lots of steamdriven toys of yesteryear.

TUESDAY 31 MARCH Tissue Paper Flowers Surrey Heath Museum For toddlers with an adult.

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NCT Bumps & Babies Easter Party and Egg Hunt Wilfrid Noyce Centre Godalming 10.30am-12pm. For 0-5 yrs. All welcome, no need to be an NCT member. No booking needed. Play group session with Easter theme.

Egg Hunt activity, Easter crafts and refreshments for all.

Suggested donation £1.50.

Farnham Maltings Please book workshops online.

Children’s Shibori Indigo Dye Workshop 10-11am or 11.30am-12.30pm. For ages 7 -11. £15.

Daffodil Cupcake Decorating £18. 10.30am12pm or 2-3.30pm. Ages 6-11.

THURSDAY 2 APRIL Bach to Baby Family Concert, St Andrew’s Church Farnham 10.30am. Book online https://www.bachtobaby.com/

FRIDAY 3 APRIL Easter Cards, Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Child £2, adult £1, no need to book.

Watts Tots: Sculpt, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village For under 5s with an adult. 1011am. Pre-booking required.

Squish, roll and sculpt clay.

SATURDAY 4 APRIL Easter Fun, Princes Mead Farnborough Free face painting from 11am-4pm plus offers from the most popular retailers and seasonal treats from their in house coffee shops and eateries! There’ll be lots going on so hop down and take part.

Princes Mead Godalming Spring Festival 10am-5pm. Stalls and street food in the town centre.

Children’s crafts, face painting and free Punch & Judy Shows.

Peasant Art Designs Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. Workshop for 5-11s. Mem £5, non mem £7.

Booking advisable.

SUNDAY 5 APRIL Day of the Dinosaurs Nower Wood Leatherhead 10.30-3pm. The perfect day for dinophiles!

Enjoy a Jurassic woodland adventure hunting for fossils, learning about palaeontology and spotting dinosaur descendants.

Booking essential at www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families Running Day, Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway 11am-5pm.

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Early Birds, Haslemere Educational Museum 11am-1pm. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition.

By donation. Booking Essential.

MON 6 – WED 8 APRIL Storytime Guildford Cathedral 10-10.30am. Free. These short sessions will give primary school aged children and their carers a chance to explore the story of Holy Week within the wonderful Cathedral building.

MON 6 - THURS 9 APRIL Halstead Toddlers, Halstead Preparatory School Woking A fun session for 0-3s with an adult. There is a soft play area, painting and crafts, ride on toys, books and lots of toys. Limited free parking available on site and free refreshments. 9.30-11.30am. £5 per family. No booking needed.

TUESDAY 7 APRIL Wild Explorers Holiday Club Nower Wood Leatherhead An action packed fun day out in the woods looking for wildlife, building a campfire, making crafts, building shelters and toasting marshmallows. For 5-11 year olds. SWT mem £35, non-mem £40. Booking essential at www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families Magical Mayhem in the Library! Bramley Library 10.30-11.30am or 12-1pm. £6.

Imaginative lego sessions for ages 5+ (or in reception). Book at www.brilliantbricks.co.uk.

Action Stations Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst 10am-2pm. A day of activities for children with Special Educational Needs and their siblings. Sessions are tailored to suit a wide range of needs. £8. For ages 8-15. Book at www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk.

Easter Bloomin’ Kids’ Workshop, Farnham Town Council Greenhouses 2-4pm. For ages 5+. Free, but reserve your place at www.farnham.gov.uk.

Easter Animals The Lightbox Woking Using patterned paper and 3D collaging techniques, make your own Easter animal.

1.30-3pm. £8. Please book.

Easter Egg-citement Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-1pm Family drop-in.

Easter arts and crafts plus an Easter garden trail with a chocolate treat. Mem £2, non-mem £4, no need to book.

Dance In A Day, Princes Hall Aldershot 10am-5pm. £21. For ages 6-10. Please pre-book.

WWF Sustainable Food and Forest Festival Living Planet Centre Woking A fun and informative variety of stalls, workshops, chocolate tasting and displays, where you can learn everything from where the burger comes from to what to put on your perfect food plate.

10.30am-3.30pm. Free.

TUES 7 - THUR 9 APRIL Egg-Tastic Hunt Surrey Heath Museum 50p donation. 11am-3.30pm.

Easter Extravaganza Children’s Fun Farnham Maltings £40 per day. 10am-3pm. For ages 6-9. Three days of mixed activities. Pick one session or come to all three. Book online.

TUES 7 - SUN 19 APRIL Easter Activities, Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village Nature Prints 10.30am-4pm.

Free with admission (under 18s free admission). Drop-in for all ages. Help to create an indoor forest, using tracing and printing.

Watts Woodlands Audio Trail 10am-5pm. Free with admission. For all ages. Pick up a map and follow this new audio trail through the grounds and woodlands with a chocolate egg at the end.

Nature Clay Tues 14 - Sun 19 April. 10.30am-12.30pm for ages 8-12. 2-4pm for 13-17s. £10 – pre-booking required.

Make a clay dish.

WEDNESDAY 8 APRIL Easter Themed Activities Museum of Farnham Drop-in anytime from 10.30am-12.30pm or 1.30pm3.30pm. £3 per child. For ages 3-8 with an adult.

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Wild Rangers Conservation Club, Nower Wood Leatherhead 9.30am-4pm.

Learn about native mammals, try live mammal trapping, learn how to map habitats for dormice and practice woodland survival skills! For 11-17s.

Booking essential: www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families

THURSDAY 9 APRIL Easter Themed Activities Museum of Farnham See listing on 8 April.

Children’s Easter Arts & Crafts, Painshill Cobham 11am-3pm. Admission + £1 suggested donation.

Easter Bloomin’ Kids’ Workshop See 7 April.

Holiday Club Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst 8.30am-4pm. For ages 8-12. An action packed day of adventure and exploration. The day will include an adventure session (high ropes, archery, climbing, caving, raft building etc) and an exploration session (shelter building, stream walk, compass trail etc). Maximum 16 in a group. The whole day takes place on the beautiful and secure 56 acre site and is delivered by experienced instructors. Booking essential: www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk.

Sayers Croft Trust Creatively Curious: Easter Craft, G Live Cafe Guildford 10am. Pop down to the G Live cafe for a free activity session and get creative! No experience needed, all materials provided, no need to book, for all ages.

Easter Finger Puppets The Lightbox Woking Drop-in from 1.30-4pm.

Free.

Spring String Art The Lightbox Woking 1.30-3pm. £8. Please pre-book. Make decorative artwork by wrapping string around pins to create a spring themed pattern.

Really Wild Club Sayers Croft Trust Ewhurst 10am-12pm or 2-4pm. £4. Action packed Wild Wednesday for 6-11 year olds.

Parents can drop their children off or stay. Book at www. sayerscrofttrust.org.uk.

Wonderful Wordsworth Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. For 5-11s.

Learn about Wordsworth and make your own host of daffodils for Easter. Mem £5, non mem £7. Booking advised.

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Dinosaur Easter Egg HuntFun Easter Monday 8th at Birdworld Thursday 18th April 2019

Daily events: Join us for a very special Penguin Feeding Dinosaur Easter Eggstravaganza!

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THURS 9 APRIL CONT. Activity Thursday Rural Life Centre Farnham Extra activities may include washing clothes the Victorian Way, launching an air propelled rocket and more.

FRIDAY 10 APRIL Easter Egg Hunt The Cranleigh Showground Starts at 10.30am promptly.

For ages 10 and under with an adult. Find plastic eggs in the woods - if you find one you win a chocolate egg! Free, donations welcome.

Easter Eggstravaganza with the Unicorns Ash Green, GU12 6EH 10.30am12pm or 1.30-3pm. Child £19.50, adult £5.50. Price includes a unicorn ride, unicorn grooming, crafts and tasty treat to take home once you have completed the unicorn trail. Pre-booking essential at https://mylittleunicorn.co.uk/.

SATURDAY 11 APRIL Sayers Croft Trust Wild Club and Really Wild Club. See details on 14 March.

Easter Weekend Rural Life Centre Farnham Easter themed activities including an Easter chick hunt and crafts.

Easter Eggstravaganza with the Unicorns See 10 April.

Easter Egg Hunt Knowle Park Cranleigh 3-4.30pm. For under 8s with an adult. Free, but essential to book early at www. eventbrite.co.uk. @knowlepark Easter Open Day Albury Vineyard 11am-4pm. Self-guided tours of the vineyard and a ‘bunny run’ toy trail, craft activities, and chocolate. Book in advance at www.alburyvineyard.com

SUNDAY 12 APRIL Easter Chocolate Hunt Painshill 10am-4pm (or until all eggs are found). Included in entry.

Easter Weekend, Rural Life Centre See 11 April.

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Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment Easter Egg Hunt, John Pinkerton Canal Cruises 2.30pm. Cruise to King John’s Castle, and watch the children search for Easter Eggs. Departs Odiham. Book at: basingstokecanal.org.uk/jp/public-trips

THURSDAY 16 APRIL Play In A Day, Princes Hall Aldershot 10am-5pm. £21. For ages 7-11. Work on a short play that will be performed to parents at the end of the day.

Open Day, Mizens Railway Knaphill GU21 2JW Miniature train rides for ages 1+. 2-5pm (box office closes 4.45pm).

Holiday Club, Sayers Croft Trust See listing on 9 April.

MONDAY 13 APRIL

Easter Themed Activities Museum of Farnham See listing on 8 April.

The Big Easter Show Shalford Park Guildford 11am-4pm. Adult £5 (£4 in advance from guildfordlions.com), under 16s free, free parking. Continuous family entertainment including Circus skills workshops, Dr Diablo (dangerous stunts shows), petting zoo, live music and more. Lots of food & drink plus a children’s fun fair (extra charge).

TUESDAY 14 APRIL Action Stations, Sayers Croft Trust See 7 April.

Explosive Volcanoes Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12pm. For 5-11s. Fun volcano session plus there’ll be an eruption! Mem £5, non mem £7. Booking advisable.

Children’s Easter Arts & Crafts, Painshill See 9 April.

TUES 14–SAT 18 APRIL Egg-Tastic Hunt Surrey Heath Museum 11am-3.30pm. 50p donation.

WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL Sayers Croft Trust Wild Club 10am-12pm.

Really Wild Club 2-4pm.

See details on 14 March.

Easter Themed Activities Museum of Farnham See listing on 8 April.

Bach to Baby Family Concert, Guildford United Reformed Church 10.30am. Book online www.bachtobaby.com.

Frozen II (U) Relaxed Screening Cranleigh Arts Centre 2pm. The sound is less loud, the lights low and there is a chill out room.

Family Fun Day Guildford Cathedral 10am-12.30pm A free morning of craft activities, toys and games plus you can explore the beautiful Cathedral.

Flower Pop-Ups The Lightbox Woking Make your own flower pop-ups using patterned and plain paper from their selection. Drop-in from 1.304pm. Free.

Fleecy Frolics Lambing Weekend

Activity Thursday, Rural Life Centre See listing on 9 April.

Wonderful Weaving Haslemere Educational Museum Family drop-in from 10.30am1pm. See a demonstration on a table loom and have a go on one of the frame looms. Mem £2, non mem £4 per child. No need to book.

FRIDAY 17 APRIL Bottle Cap Spring Hats The Lightbox Woking Make mini spring hats using bottle caps and other recycled materials. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Free.

SATURDAY 18 APRIL Create Cardboard Animals Cranleigh Arts Centre 2-3pm. Get creative with card and scissors to breath life into a lovable 2 or 3 D beast. For ages 5+ with an adult. Please pre-book. £6 per child.

Craft Saturday, Rural Life Centre See listing on 14 March.

SUNDAY 19 APRIL Open Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 12 April.

Open Afternoon, Guildford Model Engineering Society Miniature train rides. 2-5pm.

TUESDAY 21 APRIL Mozart and Muffins The Guildhall Guildford Informal classical music for pre-schoolers with an adult. 10.15am. Book at tickets.visitguildford.com.

FRIDAY 24 APRIL Twit Twoo, Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-11.30am. Owl related session with stories and activities. For under 5s with an adult. Adult £1, child £2. No need to book.

SATURDAY 25 APRIL Community Drum Circle Cranleigh Arts Centre 2pm. Family event. Group percussion exploration! No musical experience needed, all drums and percussion provided.

Spring into Cranleigh 9am-5pm.

SAT 25 – SUN 26 APRIL Fleecy Frolics Lambing Weekend Merrist Wood College

Holly Lane, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE www.merristwoodevents.co.uk

Saturday 12pm-4pm. You must pre-book your tickets online for Saturday; no tickets for Saturday event on the gate.

Tickets only ensures more hands-on experiences ideal for younger children. Sunday 10am-4pm. Tickets will be available to purchase on the day (card payments only – no cash) or online for Sunday.

Animal handling and feeding, stalls, catering outlets and more! Plus pony rides and horse & carriage rides (there may be an additional charge for some activities). Pregnant women are advised not to attend.

SUNDAY 26 APRIL Bluebell Open Day Nower Wood Leatherhead 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4pm. Go wild with pond dipping, minibeast hunting, fire lighting, crafts and guided walks at the stunning private woodland nature reserve. A day out for all the family! £5 per car.

Booking online: https://www. surreywildlifetrust.org/families Open Day, Mizens Railway See listing on 12 April.

TUESDAY 28 APRIL ‘Wish’ Thumb Prints Surrey Heath Museum For toddlers with an adult.

Free craft activity, donations welcome. 11.30am-1pm.

FOR PARENTS Grand Quiz & Auction At Cranleigh School on Sat 28 March. 7pm. Ploughmans supper included. Tables of 6-8 £120 per table. Organised by Ewhurst CofE Infant School Governors. Everyone welcome.

Reserve your table by emailing governors@ewhurst.surrey. sch.uk or call 01483 277291.

Everyday First Aid Training Free session from the Red Cross for Surrey residents.

First aid training designed to give people the confidence and ability to react to an incident, injury or illness. On Tues 24 March at Guildford Fire Station 6.30pm-8.30pm. Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

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Dig Sat 18 April. A gentle first theatre experience. The story brings to life a world of growing plants, busy bugs and wriggling worms. Share the music, singing and story – and then stay to play amongst the plants in the garden that has been created.

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Kaleidoscope Wed 1 April 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm. For babies aged 6 - 18 months. Inspired by research into how a baby’s sense of sight develops and how they categorise colour.

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The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Sat 14 March. Fantastic family fun and silliness galore, where the worlds of comedy and beatboxing collide with electrifying results. With Jarred Christmas & Hobbit.

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Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 18-21 March. Book at ripleypantomime.co.uk.

Presented by Ripley Amateur Dramatic Association.

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The Wizard of Oz Thurs 2 April 6pm. Starring Bobby Davro.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea Sat 4-Sun 5 April. For ages 3+.

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The Bear Fri 27 March 5pm. With puppetry, music, storytelling and dozens of laughs.

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The Sound of Music Tues 10 - Sat 14 March.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea Thurs 26 - Sat 28 March.

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NEARLY NEW SALES Pick up a bargain at one of these nearly new sales. Or why not have a de-clutter and have a stall?

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Spontaneous Potter Kidz Sat 28 March 2pm. Improvised Harry Potter comedy play.

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Rise & Fall Sun 8 March 11am & 2pm.

You’ll meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs.

Age guidance 2+.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Thurs 12 March 11.30am.

ToooB Fri 13 March 10.30am, 11.30am & 2pm. A sensory adventure for 6-24 months.

Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children (and grown ups!)

Sat 21 March 11am & 2pm.

A cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy. Age 5+.

The Amazing Bubbleman Thurs 9 April 11.30am & 2pm. Explore the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, with comedy and audience participation. For ages 3+.

The Noise Next Door: Through Time Sat 18 April 2pm. Improv comedy family show.

Baby and Children’s Market On Sunday 26th April 10-11.30am at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and childrens items from birth to 8 years. £1 entry, kids are free. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Keep 100% of what you make on the day. Contact Ellie for more information: ellie@ babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk or visit their website www. babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

Haslemere & Midhurst NCT Nearly New Sale On Sun 1 March at The Royal Junior School, Portsmouth Rd, Hindhead GU26 6BW. Bumps and members entry at 10.15am, General admission 10.30am.

Woking NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 18 April from 10.30am12pm at Salvation Army Hall, Sythwood, Goldsworth Park.

10.15am entry for NCT members.

Entry by donation. Sale includes children’s clothes, toys, games, books, maternity clothes and larger equipment such as prams and baby bouncers.

Godalming NCT Nearly New Sale On Sun 3 May 11.30am-12.30pm at Godalming Borough Hall.

11am for NCT members and pregnant women + guest. Shop for preloved baby, child and parent items with clothes, toys, books, equipment and more for 0 - 5 years plus maternity.

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Meet Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking Sat 7 March 2pm. A playful, quirky one-woman storytelling performance.

Eggs on Legs Sat 4 April 2pm. Garlic Theatre conjure a poetic, Dr Seuss world full of eggcentric puppets and music. For 3-8s.

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EASTER HOLIDAY CAMPS Ultimate Activity Camps Ultimate Activity Camps provide outstanding activity day camps for 4-14 year olds during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and having fun are the primary concern! Every day, children will enjoy a brilliant mix of over 40 sports, games and creative activities led by inspiring staff at amazing locations! With great savings if you book early, they offer great value for money.

Book by the day or week and you can use childcare vouchers to pay too, and change dates for free up to 14 days in advance! For peace of mind, Ultimate Activity Camps are Ofsted registered and all staff are DBS cleared and qualified Ultimate Activity Camps

teachers or instructors. Drop off from 8am and collection until 6pm. They run during the Easter and Summer holidays at a range of locations include Prior’s Field School, Godalming, Manor House School, Little Bookham and LVS Ascot. Visit https://www.ultimateactivity.co.uk/ for their latest offers.

SportyKidz Holiday Camps Sporty Kidz will be running their popular Football or MultiSports Camps for 3-12 year olds in Woking at the Winston Sports Centre from Mon 6 Fri 17 April. 9-3pm or ‘Extended Day’ options from 8.15am-5pm.

Football camp - children will learn new skills Book and enjoy competitions by 23 with the wonderful March to FA Qualified coaches. save! Multi-Sports Camp - the older children will learn a variety of sports skills whilst the 3-5 year olds will enjoy energetic fun fitness and parachute games. Book by 23 March for the Early Bird Special Prices! Childcare vouchers and HMRC tax free payments accepted.

Book at SportyKidz.co.uk or contact info@SportyKidz.co.uk or 07751228196 for more information.

Gymnastics Factory The Gymnastics Factory in Guildford have sessions running in the holidays for all ages for both members and newcomers.

Let your little ones explore, climb, roll, jump and spin. Toddlers aged 1-3 years can enjoy active songs, free exploration and parachute games. Themed parent and child sessions for 2-4 year olds

offer warm-up fun, exciting apparatus circuits and parachute games. Challenge and excite older children this Easter with a holiday course where they can swing on the trapeze, bounce into a foam pit and hang upside down on the bars. Skills workshops will focus on key gym skills such as cartwheels and handstands. Gymtastics courses include fun and games plus circuits around the apparatus. 1-to-1 sessions are available too. Full details at www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk or call 01483 455060. Booking required.

The SCL Easter Experience An activity-packed holiday club for 4-12 year olds offering six awesome themes across two weeks!

Book Enormous Creations Animal Encounters by 20 March Survival & Wilderness for 10% off Total Team Sports - use code Eggstravaganza Rave Mode!

FAM10 SCL has 20 years’ industry experience meaning their passionate and caring team understands that every child has different interests. They therefore offer a range of exciting activities tailored to each age group. The camps run from Mon 6 - Fri 17 April 8am–6pm.

They have over 40 venues including the following areas: Ash Vale, Farnborough, Farnham, Frimley, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Lightwater, Send, Woking and Yateley. Prices from £26 per day. Full week and three child discounts apply!

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020 8090 1444, www.spark4kids.com

Computer Coding Workshops in Guildford in the Easter Holidays. Spark4Kids are running all-day holiday workshops that introduce children to computer coding through the medium of games.

Available are courses on Minecraft Modding, Roblox Spark4Kids Workshop Coding, Robotics, Games Design, MicroBit & Arduino coding, Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript and Unity/C# in a fun, engaging environment. Ages 5-7 years, 8-12 and 13-16. The Easter Holiday workshops are taking place in Guildford from Tuesday 14 April - Friday 17 April.

Visit www.spark4kids.com for more details.

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EASTER DRAMA WORKSHOPS

the end of the week. Tales of Wonder for ages 6-11 runs from Mon 6 - Thurs 9 April and The Case of the Missing Eggs for ages 11-16 runs from Tues 14 - Fri 17 April. £170 per week. To book contact the Box Office on 01483 440000. Sibling discount and assisted places available (for details please contact the Youth Team). In the summer holidays the Yvonne Arnaud Youth Production is the well-loved comedy musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Dates for the workshop are Mon 27 July - Sun 8 Aug but there are auditions for the main parts (for ages 8-19) on Sunday 17 May – register your interest online or at the Box Office on 01483 440000. They will also be holding interviews for Backstage & Technical (ages 16+), interview date tbc.

Yvonne Arnaud Easter Holiday Workshops The Yvonne Arnaud’s fantastic Easter holiday workshops are the perfect place to develop ideas, explore performance techniques and generally have a good time! Open to all aged 6 to 16, you’ll work with the Yvonne Arnaud’s Youth Theatre team to develop a play to perform to family and friends at the end of the week.

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Dynamic Performing Arts Easter Workshops This Easter Dynamic Performing Arts invites all 3-12 year olds to join their Holiday workshops held at Worplesdon Memorial Hall. The full day and half day workshops will include singing, dancing, drama, arts & crafts and an exciting Easter Egg Hunt. Parents are invited to watch a presentation at the end of the workshop.

Half day £15, full day £25. Book at: www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk.

Toy Story: Tuesday 14 April 9.30am12.30pm or 3pm.

Annie the Musical: Wednesday 15 April 9.30am-3pm.

Trolls: Thursday 16 April 9.30am-12.30pm.

Surrey Theatre Academy Frozen 2 Easter Workshops Learn an entire show in a week and perform it on stage with amazing costumes and professional sound and lighting on the last day to your family and friends. No previous experience necessary.

At Haslemere Hall from 6-10 April for ages 6-18yrs. 10am-4pm. £140. At Godalming Borough Hall from 14-17 April for ages 6-16. 10am-4pm. £120. Please pre-book at: www.surreytheatreacademy.co.uk/holidayworkshops/ Surrey Theatre Academy Workshop

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