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Covering Guildford, Woking, Camberley, Farnborough, Farnham, Haslemere, Godalming, Cranleigh and surrounding areas

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With summer on its way, it’s time to get out and about and enjoy some family time together. Our What’s On pages are packed with fun days out including The Surrey County Show on Monday 25th May and The Cranleigh Show on Father’s Day - Sunday 21st June. And don’t forget to check out our Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops feature on pages 14 - 18 so there’ll be lots to look forward to in the summer holidays!

We also have some interesting parenting articles to help with Sibling Rivalry and Family Mealtimes. We’ll be back with our July/Aug issue at the end of June which will be featuring lots of Summer Holiday Fun!

Sarah Hatch, Editor Next issue: July/Aug issue. Ad booking deadline: 20th May. If you would like to reach over 24,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@ FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk

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News and Views Free Cherish Childhood Events From Gymboree Horsley

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Gymboree have teamed up with the NSPCC to offer free sessions for little ones and their carers. These sessions encourage Mums and Dads to take a moment out of their busy schedules and come and be in the moment, cherishing each minute with their child at sessions led by the trained Gymboree teachers. All these events are open to Gymboree members and non-members and there will be donation buckets for you to contribute towards the NSPCC’s crucial work. These fun sessions will include ‘Tea with the Fairies’, ‘Tame a Dragon’, get messy with Art Activities and hang out with their Daddy at special ‘Cherish Daddy Events’.

The next Cherish Childhood sessions will take place at East Horsley Village Hall on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May, to book your free place contact Lauren on 07443 568 347 or email horsley@gymboree-uk.com.

The Guildford Theatre School are delighted to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, they shall be extending in September 2015 to include new classes for students age 4-8 and 11-14! These classes, to be held at their beautifully newly refurbished centre at the Beverley Hall, Haydon Place, Guildford, next to the new Waitrose development, will run alongside and compliment their existing weekly provision at the Trinity Centre on Guildford’s High Street and G Live.

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Local mums’ Emily and Judith founded Grayshaw & Yeo Gardening Company in 2010. Since then they have provided the opportunity for non-professional, but enthusiastic gardeners to use their passion to become professional gardeners. Emily states “Our aim is to further develop and support a network of selfemployed gardeners across Surrey” They are now increasing their client base across Surrey and are looking for new gardeners to join the team. They offer their gardeners a great hourly rate, total flexibility and a great deal of support. Judith states that “Gardening has worked so well for us and really given us a confidence boost in returning to work. We want to enable others to do the same.

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Win a Family Ticket to the Surrey County Show Spring Bank Holiday Monday 25th May sees the Surrey County Show return to Stoke Park in Guildford. The show is a truly fantastic day out for the whole family, with Grand Arena entertainment including a spectacular performance by the Stampede Stunt Company, Grand Prix Show Jumping, fast and furious scurry driving and a hot air balloon finale.

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The day is packed with hundreds of animals and there is lots for children including donkey rides, Punch & Judy and the Bocketts Farm Interactive Animal Experience.

Early bird tickets and information are available at reduced rates at www. surreycountyshow.co.uk or the Guildford Tourist Information Office. For your chance to win a family ticket go to www.FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk/ competitions before the closing date of Saturday 16th May 2015.

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Offering small class sizes, the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications and regular public performances, the Guildford Theatre School will ensure that your child is set to succeed. Run by local, professionally trained choreographers, actors, musical directors and teachers, the new centre will provide fun filled weekly classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Singing and Drama for all abilities each Saturday.

Founding principal Anna McNamara says “We are very excited that all of our existing classes are now full with waiting lists and are just delighted to be opening a new centre for our fantastic students! We know without a doubt that through application and commitment an individual can achieve extraordinary things. At the Guildford Theatre School we ensure that each child is be the very best that they can be.” For more information see www.guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk.

Pizzazz Parties Launch Art & Craft Classes Pizzazz Parties brings exciting NEW regular art & craft classes for babies, toddlers and children during the week to different areas of Guildford. To celebrate the launch of Pizzazz Parties there will be a limited number of free spaces for each session.

The 45 minute colourful, creative (often messy!) art, craft and creative play sessions will encourage confidence and support artistic potential through painting, printing, sculpture, drawing, collage and your little one will take home two finished art masterpieces each week!

Their exciting showcasing launch will commence on Thursday 16th April at 10am and 11.30am at Compton Village Hall, followed by Shere Village Hall on Monday 20th April, East Clandon Village Hall on Wednesday 22nd April and at St. John’s Centre in Merrow on 24th April.

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New Pre and Postnatal Pilates Class Coming to Cranleigh New Dawn Fitness has announced a new Pre and Postnatal Pilates class that will run at its Cranleigh Studio from 24th April at 7pm. Please contact Dawn on 07946 854342 or visit www.newdawn-fitness.co.uk for more details.

News and Views New Kumon Study Centre Opened in Farnham The new Kumon Farnham Study Centre has opened, offering Kumon’s unique maths and English programmes to children of all ages and abilities. Established for over 50 years, the programmes enable children to develop study skills and confidently tackle advanced work.

Kumon develops children through the acquisition of independent learning skills. Your child will therefore be equipped with the ability to learn for themselves so they do not become dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others.

Kumon Educational is the UK’s largest supplementary education provider, with over 69,000 students studying at more than 640 study centres. Now, following on from the successes of Kumon centres in Godalming, Guildford East, Guildford North and Woking, they are already helping children in Farnham achieve their potential, having enrolled a number of students to their Maths and English programmes.

The Farnham Study Centre is located at Daniel Hall, Long Garden Walk, Farnham GU9 7HX with classes running on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3.30-5.00pm and Saturdays at 9.00-11.00am. For more information, contact Disha Lonergan on 01252 416 337 or email farnham@kumoncentre.co.uk. Contact details for other local Kumon Study Centres are: Godalming (01483 800453), Guildford East (01483 859396), Guildford North (01372 378377) and Woking (01483 726961).

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The latest fundraising project is the release of ‘Georgia’s Song’, a beautiful, haunting song composed at Georgia’s funeral by Sophie (16) and Ellie (14) BokorIngram, two local sisters who knew Georgia since she was a baby.

As Ilse says “This will be Georgia’s gift to the world as she continues to help others, and our tribute to Georgia. Please buy ‘Georgia’s Song’ now and help us make a difference! If we all purchase it on and around Georgia’s birthday (May 10th), it might just hit the charts which will help enormously with raising awareness and money for Georgia’s Fund. Please buy it now and do tell all your friends and family: https://itunes.apple. com/gb/album/georgias-song-single/id961338925. You will find more information on www.facebook.com/ GeorgiaLovesJoshua.

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Success for Haslemere Performing Arts Haslemere Performing Arts are celebrating after their group ‘Polarity’ won the Producer’s Prize at The Mardi Gras Challenge. The Challenge was held at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre and competed for by schools across the country! The group won a free workshop at the Pineapple Dance Centre in Covent Garden. The team of twenty two girls thoroughly enjoyed a Modern Jazz Class with Donna Foxall.

Haslemere Performing Arts offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern & Contemporary Dance as well as coaching in Musical Theatre, Pantomime and Vocal Coaching. The school is focused on developing young children from preschool age all the way to school levers with classes in Fernhurst, Liphook, Beacon Hill and Haslemere. For more details email haparts@aol.com or visit www.haparts.co.uk.

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News and Views Pizzazz Parties brings Art & Craft Workshops for tots!

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On a Mission to ‘Knock Down’ the Toothbrush Holder A recent survey commissioned by children’s toothbrush company, the Rockabilly Kids, found that 75% of parents didn’t know that the toothbrush holder is in fact the third dirtiest item in the average household, even more unhygienic than the toilet seat. The Rockabilly Kids toothbrush is Europe’s first self-standing toothbrush. It will never topple over and therefore eliminates the need for a toothbrush holder. RRP: £6.99. Available from: Boots (in store and online), Ocado and JoJo Maman Bebe. Suitable for ages 3 – 7.

New development checks Parents are to get a complete picture of their child’s development at the age of two, as part of new reforms to help families. With over £2million pledged to support joined-up checks on education and health development, parents will now have a better picture of their child’s progress at this early stage. ‘No parent should be left in the dark about their child’s development,’ said Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah. ‘There should be an accessible check for all at the age of two, which is a pressure point where issues such as speech delay and behavioural problems begin to appear. This announcement will mean more families can get valuable information in a more convenient way.’ The Integrated Review, which will be implemented nationally from September 2015, will be available to children between 24 and 30 months old. Download your What To Expect When guide from the Foundation Years website www.gov.uk/dfe.

Calling all Young Writers!

Do you know a young author? The National Young Writers’ Awards judges are looking for the best short story (up to 500 words) based around this years theme of ‘Strange Events and Peculiar Happenings’. The winner of the competition will receive £500 of books for their school and a trip to Disneyland Paris! The annual awards, run by tuition company Explore Learning, are now in their 7th year. This year’s judge is renowned author of the Book of Norm series of books, Jonathan Meres. To enter visit www.explorelearning.co.uk/youngwriters.

60th anniversary at Haslemere Preparatory School Past success and future ambitions are in the spotlight at Haslemere Preparatory School, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Although founded in 1954 by Douglas Saul, an ex-prisoner of war of the Japanese, it was in 1955 that the school moved to The Heights, Hill Road where it continues to thrive in the 21st century.

Old Haslemere Prep boys are always welcome to get in touch, and many pupils from the early years remain in contact with the school today. To mark the anniversary the school had just launched its’ new website and is about to take on another challenging project of replacing the lower playground with an astro turf pitch. Another busy and exciting year for the school. 01428 642350, haslemereprep.co.uk, @HaslemerePrep.

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Make time for yourself on Saturday 9th May and visit Wellness Day at GLive which is on from 10am-4.30pm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet over 35 different complementary therapists and 20 retailers of health and beauty products, which will be on all 3 floors of the G Live’s foyers. Find out how their therapies could help you and get to experience them in a 20 minute sample treatment for only £10. Come and browse the many different stalls selling selections of natural beauty and health products.

Find out about healthy nutrition with free samples of healthy food, drinks and snacks as well as round the clock cooking demonstrations.

Free 30 minute Seminars and Workshops on a variety of topics from Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Breathwork, Stress, Nutrition and Wellbeing will be running in 3 rooms from 11.15am-4.30pm. The Wellness Day is raising funds for The Fountain Centre which offers complementary therapy and support for cancer patients who are receiving treatment at St Luke’s Cancer Centre at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. www.gwch.org.uk/wellness-day.

Volunteer this year Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK – and it’s taking place from the 1-7 June this year. Volunteering can make a real difference to your own life and the lives of those around you, but it’s important for anyone thinking about giving their time to find a volunteering opportunity which is right for them, whether it's supporting a victim of crime or helping out at a local sports club.

There are loads of events going on up and down the country to help inspire you during Volunteer’s Week, or alternatively you can contact your local Volunteer Centre at any time, an ideal place to start your volunteering career. To find out more go to http://volunteersweek.org or email volunteersweek@ncvo.org.uk.

What is Reflexology?

By Phyllida Wareham of Balance Reflexology Reflexology is a gentle, relaxing and non-invasive holistic therapy that treats the feet by way of massage and applying pressure in order to balance the whole body.

It encourages both relaxation and stimulation: the first helps the body rebuild its energy resources and recover from illness and disease whereas the second helps activate circulation and the nervous system, making both more efficient and thus benefiting the body as a whole.

The effects and benefits Reflexology affects the body in different ways and no two clients will have identical experiences. Reflexology can benefit almost everyone. More people are using this safe, natural therapy as a way of relaxing, balancing and harmonising the body and reducing stress levels. It can be used to treat many conditions, such as:

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Or it can just be thought of as an hour of ‘me’ time in your busy day, allowing you time to switch off and simply enjoy the sense of relaxation and well-being.

Balance Reflexology Services Balance Reflexology offer a mobile reflexology service covering Surrey and surrounding areas, visiting you in the comfort of your own home or workplace at a time to suit you. They also have a fantastic treatment room in Guildford, where they can offer single and joint treatments. They can offer Pamper Parties, Workplace Reflexology and they also offer treatments at functions and weddings. www.balance–reflexology.com.

Ready? Steady? GoFest!

The sweet smell of summer is in the air, as glee faces just can’t hide the fact that festival season is finally upon us and GoFest, the UK’s Family Festival of Sport, Fitness, Dance and Health is nearly here!

Gracing Surrey Sports Park on 10-12 July, GoFest will transform the already impressive venue into a quintessential British festival arena with sport and dance activities, live music and all day entertainment.

With over 75 activities and hundreds of free coaching sessions available, the festival weekend, branded the Sporting Glastonbury

by GoFest ambassador Sharron Davies, presents the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in an active lifestyle to learn, practise and develop skills that will last a life time over just one weekend.

Activities and special guests are endlessly being added to GoFest with the likes of Harlequins RFC delivering the rugby in GoFest’s GoTry zone and Fulham Football Club heading up the football side of things.

Not forgetting professional coaching from Surrey Storm, Surrey Smashers and Surrey United!

The promise of an action packed day seems set to be fulfilled with the evening entertainment shaping up well. Zayn Malik may have chosen to leave One Direction, but the Only One Direction tribute band, recently added to GoFest’s line up, will still include their version of Zayn in all his glory! The five-piece will take over the main stage and join Take That 2 and Abba Revival to cater for all your music needs! With more acts in the midst of confirming, GoFest is sure to provide you with a warm summer evening of memorable music and dance.

If all that’s still not enough to entertain your family, the weekend also gives you the chance to get competitive with the 1 mile and 5k runs taking place on each festival day, along with the GoFest Sunday Sportive for keen cyclists with an option of a 20 or 40 mile adventure through the picturesque sites of Guildford!

The countdown to Guildford’s unmissable 2015 family festival has now begun and tickets must be purchased in advance. Prices start from just £20 for children, £26 for adults and £79 for a family of five. To get yours today, simply visit www.gofest.co.uk and get ready to GoFest! ®

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Family mealtimes - Let’s all eat the same!

By Kathryn Mewes

Top tips on how you don’t need to cook ‘Children’s meals’.

I know, I know, I can hear: “My children eat too early, they eat food I don’t want to eat, my husband/wife is home so late.”

The aim is that you prepare one meal for dinnertime. The children eat and you have a small portion with them. When your husband/wife arrives home they have the same meal. A portion has been set aside for them.

I believe that it is so important for children to realize that they cannot have their ‘favourite’ meal each and every day. My ethos is simple ‘A meal is prepared and there are 2 options – Take it or Leave it!’ Once this attitude is adopted and you remain consistent you will find that the children adjust and adapt to your ‘new way’ at mealtimes.

* The food shopping can be done once a week, ordered online for ease.

The key is that your children are seeing a variety of foods and you are eating with them.

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Example: Monday

Spaghetti bolognaise and green vegetables

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Fish cakes and potato wedges and roasted veg

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Sausages and mash with onion gravy and carrots

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Fish and chips night!

Saturday

Pizza and Pasta night!

Sunday

Roast dinner

The important thing is that if you are introducing change you need to lead by example. You can have a small portion, or mainly vegetables while sitting with the children. I have ALWAYS found that children behave far better at the table when an adult is sitting with them, ideally eating not just observing.

This has so many advantages:

I think that there is too much emphasis today on children having to eat all of their meal. This is what leads us to only giving them food we know they will eat. It is important to realize that your children may leave some of their meal but as they start to realize this meal is going to appear at least once a fortnight they will adjust. Slowly but surely they will ‘tuck in’.

I often suggest creating a ‘meal plan’ so that everyone knows what is on offer that night.

“I don’t want to eat early with my children.”

You can alter the menu plan every week or have 2 – 3 that you simply rotate.

* Everyone knows what is going to be served. * You don’t have to think each morning about the ‘evening meal’.

Children’s meals

* You are only cooking one meal for the family.

“What if my child won’t eat it?”

Please don’t expect your family to instantly adapt.

They will ‘dig their heels in’ before accepting the permanent change. If a meal is not eaten simply allow fruit for dessert and a cup of milk to line their stomach before bed. The most important thing is not to offer them something else – you will then be back to where you once were.

“We all have different tastes.”

You should be able to create a meal where there is something for everyone. For example a curry.

You might find one family member prefers the rice, the other the vegetables and the other picks out the meat. In time they will expand on this and start to eat more of the meal. A salad can always be served as an accompaniment to cater for all.

It is very common for children to like ‘dry food’.

By this I mean nuggets, fish fingers, chips, potato wedges, pesto pasta and sausages. There is nothing terribly wrong with any of these meals but at some stage your child needs to expand.

There is a whole world of exciting food beyond ‘children’s menus’! I suggest these meals are on the weekly menu and they are enjoyed but then there are meals to suit you.

It is a life lesson. There needs to be give and take at meal times. Everyone needs to see their favourite meal once a week.

Mealtime can be for the entire family – not just the children.

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Sibling rivalry: Social learning in action or time to take action?

By Victoria E Karp Psychotherapist at Healthcare on Demand

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ur understanding of relationships begins at home.

Learning to live with others, share and compromise are all part of growing up. When it comes to sibling rivalry parents will often rely on their own experience and intuition to decide if they need to step in or let their children resolve the issue on their own.

8. Allow each party to give their

Sibling rivalry is a normal, natural and often unavoidable part of raising children. Occasional rivalry is nothing to be too concerned about, however there are occasions when parents become concerned that their children’s constant fighting or competing is affecting the family.

These include disputes that often end in violence, verbal abuse and bad behaviour that seems to follow a set pattern.

Remember that good social skills need opportunities to develop so encourage your family to interact more and spend quality time together. Children learn through interaction and by observing their parents and peers. Seeking further professional advice can often give further insights into what is causing the rivalry as well as provide parents with support and practical interventions on how that will help manage the situation.

At the root of sibling rivalry is a child in need of parental intervention, reassurance, affection or approval.

Changes to a child’s routine, such as the birth of a new sibling, divorce or a move to a new area or school, may manifest in difficult family dynamics including sibling rivalry. Sometimes a lack of personal space can trigger aggression amongst children. If competition and rivalry becomes the only source of interaction or the only way of gaining a parents’ attention, you will soon find yourself

version of events and instead of saying who is in the right or wrong, validate how each person felt.

9. Give feedback such as ‘I

understand you feel upset by X’s behaviour however smacking her is just as painful as….’

10. Some behaviours are simply unacceptable and will need a consequence. Always be consistent and fair with consequences.

in muddy waters. Being overly critical of a child or withholding affection will raise their levels of anxiety and lower their self-esteem prompting more difficulties. Not spending enough time as a family and a lack of individual time with a child will lead to further difficult behaviour.

There are some children with special needs such as autism or ADH-D that will find social interaction more challenging and may require further support in managing their emotions, social communication and understanding.

Other factors that may affect sibling rivalry can be due to personality differences. As children grow, their personalities emerge and there will be a natural drive towards claiming their place within the family unit.

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6. Resume conversation when things are more manageable.

7. Unpick the problem like a comic strip.

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Encouraging Resilience in Children “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

Nelson Mandela

It is useful if resilience is facilitated at school but fostering resilience starts with the way in which parents help their children make decisions and choices.

Here are five ways in which we can foster resilience in our children: Teach Problem Solving

W

hat we say and do when our children make mistakes or experience setbacks has a major impact on how they learn to cope with challenges and can help them develop resilience.

Engage children in working out how they can handle challenges.

Give them the opportunity to think about what works and what doesn’t.

When parents always provide all the answers, this can get in the way of children being able to develop their own problem-solving skills and mastery. To promote problemsolving, ask “how” not “why” questions. For instance, if a child spills a drink, asking “How are we going to clear up your drink?” is a more strategic question than “Why did you spill your drink?” “Why” questions can infer blame and lead to a child feeling guilt and shame.

Rather than always answering our children’s questions, start saying “I’m not sure, how can we work this out or find out?” Asking problemsolving questions helps children learn to tolerate uncertainty and think about ways to deal with potential challenges.

By Dr Linda Mallory

helps them learn their own limits.

Observe and notice children when they are doing something which involves an element of risk or independence. Ask questions like “I noticed you did that all by yourself… what helped you?”

experiencing powerful emotions, ask them what they need.

This helps focus children on the competencies they need and the qualities of persistence and curiosity required to take risks.

Model Resilience Being a role model is possibly the most important aspect of helping build resilience. Children learn from observing the behaviour of their parents. When we are calm and present in testing situations, this helps our children regulate their own emotions. When we make mistakes as parents, it is good to be honest and open, own up to them and share with our children what we have learned. Resilience helps children cope with the ups and downs of childhood and adolescence and become strong adults able to navigate challenge and change.

Let Them Make Lots of Mistakes

Failure is not the end of the world.

It can help our children work out what to do next and make better decisions in future. By asking children what they have learned and what they would do differently next time, they learn that it is okay to make mistakes and focus instead on the process of decision making, rather than the outcome.

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Dr Linda Mallory is an Educational Psychologist, parent coach and mother of two boys. Feel free to get in touch with her at dr.lindamallory@thewhyparent.com with examples of things you have said or done that have helped your children develop their resilience.

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Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

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Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

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Mixed 2-13 years.

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Wed 6 May 9.45am.

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St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

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Cranmore School West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 8 May 9.30-12pm.

Boys 2 ½-13 yrs, Girls 2 ½-4 yrs.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665

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Sat 16 May. Mixed 3-16 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 9 May 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-16 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Thurs 21 May 10am-11.30am.

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

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-18 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Fri 8 May & Sat 9 May 9.30am - 12pm Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Thurs 7 May 9.15am.

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

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Thurs 14 May 6-8pm.

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

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 21 May. Mixed 2-7 years.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Fri 1 May 10am-12.30pm.

Girls 2-18 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Fri 22 May 10am-12pm.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Junior School: Fri 1 May, Tues 16 June 9.15-11am.

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

Jnr School: Wed 6 May 10am Thurs 11 June 10am.

Snr School: Thurs 7 May 10am Tues 9 June 10am.

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

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Please contact the school.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Fri 8 & Sat 9 May 9.30am-12.30pm.

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) Mon 11 May 9.30-11.30am (stay & play).

Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 9 May 9.30am-12pm.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Tues 6 Oct 9.30-11.30am.

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.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School Shamley Green 01483 893225

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

School

Open Day Date

Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 16 May. Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School 01420 82070

Sat 16 May 10am-1pm.

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

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

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St Nicholas’ School FLEET•HAMPSHIRE

CONFIDENT LEARNING OPEN EVENING

Thursday 14th May 2015 6 - 8pm

YEAR 5 TASTER DAY Friday 26th June 2015 8.45am - 3.45pm

01252 850121 st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk For more information please contact the Registrar: registrar@st-nicholas.hants.sch.uk St Nicholas’ School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 ORF Registered in England Reg. No. 872200 Reg. Charity No. 307341

StCatherine’s

Day, full & weekly boarding GSA School 900 girls 4-18 years Founded 1885

Bramley

“A First-Rate Education” ISI Report 2014

“Full Marks for Pastoral Care” Good Schools Guide

“Staggeringly Beautiful Grounds” Tatler Schools Guide

Highfield Open Day

Saturday 9th May 9.30am – 12 noon

Brookham Open Day

Monday 11th May 9.30am – 11.30am

Stay & Play!

PREP SCHOOL OPEN MORNINGS For more information call Mrs Caroline Lukic Tel: 01428 728000 www.highfieldschool.org.uk | Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LQ

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Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops The summer holidays might seem a long way off, but planning early takes the pressure off nearer the time and some providers have special offers for early booking! Here are some great ideas to keep everyone busy that they will love.

Theatrebugs Summer Holiday Drama Music & Dance Workshop The Lion & The Mouse. Poor Leo the Lion is trapped in a net! Big Strong Elephant & Crocodile try their hardest to rescue him but can’t!

Can Squeaker the Mouse work his magic before he gets turned into Lion Lasagna for Pirate Shouty’s dinner? 5 fun filled days of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts & crafts. On day 5 you hit the stage! For boys and girls aged 3.5-7 yrs.

Daniel Hall, Farnham 27-31 July (9am-12pm).

United Reform Church Godalming, 27-31 July (1.30-4.30pm) and 3-7 Aug (1.30-4.30pm). United Reform Church Cobham, 10-14 Aug (1.30-4.30pm). £120. 15% early bug discount, 10% sibling discount (Ts&Cs apply - see website). Book at www. theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html or contact: hannahmason@ theatrebugs.co.uk, 01483 882244 / 07971 004134.

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Ultimate Activity Camps Exciting holiday activity day camps for 4-14 year olds where children have the opportunity to try over 40 exciting activities, meet friends and learn new skills. Ultimate Activity camps run in Wokingham and Godalming (and other locations across the south) and are led by inspiring and enthusiastic staff that will instruct and encourage children to try new activities and build self-confidence – and naturally have lots of fun! Book by 16th June for great discounts. www.ultimateactivity.co.uk

The Electric Theatre

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

There are lots of fun drama workshops running this Summer, each with a performance at the end. Aladdin Jr (for 8-16yrs) runs Mon 27-Fri 31 July from 10am-5pm. Winnie the Pooh Kids (for 4-7yrs) runs from Mon 27 July - Fri 31 July from 9am-12.30pm. Alice in Wonderland Jnr (for 8-16yrs) runs from Mon 10 - Fri 14 Aug from 10am-5pm and Sleeping Beauty Kids (for 4-7yrs) is on Mon 10-Fri 14 Aug from 9am-12.30pm. Your child will have a wonderful time bringing these Disney shows to life. Please contact 01483 444789 for more details or to book your child’s place.

Three Peaks @ Barfield School is an award winning outdoor pursuits company.

Awarded “Outstanding” by Ofsted, Three Peaks is part of Barfield School and makes full use of the 12 acre grounds and school facilities. Three Peaks offer Holiday Clubs for children aged 4-13 years and these are open to both pupils and non-pupils.

The centre also runs Birthday Parties, a Swimming School, Sports Courses and activity programmes for Youth and Corporate Groups. For more details call 0700 393 2610 or visit www.3pks.co.uk.

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Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops Little Oaks Pre-School Frimley

Sporty Kidz

There’s room on the broom so fly with us or take a walk through the deep dark woods as we visit the magical world of Julia Donaldson!

Sporty Kidz are running Summer Holiday Camps at St Johns Village Hall, St Johns, Woking, and St Bede’s Junior School, Send, Woking. The camps run from 9-3pm and are for ages 4-12. Early bird £20 per day, half day options are available. Childcare Vouchers are accepted. They run a variety of multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and in the afternoons, children learn a new sport each day. For more info see www.SportyKidz.co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz.co.uk or call 07751 228196.

Little Oaks Pre-School opens to children between 2 ½ - 5 years old for 2 weeks this Summer for its very popular Holiday Club. Join them for lots of exciting adventures! Recommended and last year awarded “Favourite Holiday Play Scheme” by Netmums members.

Full and half day sessions available. For more information please visit littleoaksfrimley.co.uk.

Alice Holt Forest Alice Holt run great outdoor activities for kids during school holidays from a Forest Survival Day to making a miniature Magic Forest in a Box. Looking for childcare? Wild Learning holiday camps offer exciting fresh air fun for whole days.

Go Ape and Tree Top Junior are also on site.

Haslemere Performing Arts HPA’s Summer School takes place from 27th31st July and this year’s show is our version of the Little Orphan Annie story. The children learn scripts, dance routines and songs and perform to an eager audience of parents, family and friends. The day runs from 10am - 2pm every day with a performance on the Friday.

For more details, email: haparts@aol.com.

Activities must be booked in advance and details of summer holiday activities will be available from late June.

Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt or www.facebook.com/aliceholtforest.

Guildford Spectrum Xtreme Activate is Guildford Spectrum’s fun packed holiday camp that will entertain your children throughout school holidays. These exciting holiday camps are split into two different age groups (5-8s and 9-12s) and offer activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (for 9yrs+), soft play, trampolining and arts and crafts. Guildford Spectrum also runs a range of other activities throughout the holidays such as dance, football, ice skating and tennis. For more details visit www.guildfordspectrum. co.uk or call 01483 44 33 22.

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Woking Gymnastics Club Woking Gymnastics Club’s holiday courses give gymnasts a chance to develop their skills in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.

There are courses to suit all levels, from the complete beginners to more experienced gymnasts. These courses take full advantage of their purpose built facility and promise to deliver fun and safe gymnastics from their enthusiastic and fully qualified team of CRB checked coaches. Their holiday courses include playgym, general gymnastics, freestyle and cheerleading classes www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk.

Creating Futures/The Gaming Zone Holiday Club Sports, arts and creative play for ages 4-12 for May and Summer School Holidays at the Grange Infant School, Farnborough. There’ll be a wide variety of sports to try, themed days and events, loads of different arts and crafts, den building, treasure hunts, cooking and much much more.

Run by experienced, qualified, DBS checked staff. Prices start at just £10.

The ONLY holiday club where any profit made goes directly back into the charity ‘Creating Futures’ – helping disadvantaged children to thrive. Email: clairedixon@creatingfuturesrushmoor. org.

Barracudas Barracudas multi-activity day camps provide action packed programmes for children aged 4 ½ - 16 years. Activities on offer include motor sports, swimming, tennis, fencing, dance, archery, aqua slide and arts & crafts, to name just a few.

You can book either individual days or full weeks at the camps, which are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. They are Ofsted registered. Please visit www.barracudas.co.uk to find your nearest location and the dates they are open.

Act One Adventures

Dynamic Performing Arts

Act One Adventures have lots of exciting activities planned for the Summer Holidays. For under 5’s they have A Cinderella Ball planned and Pyjama Parties in both Guildford and Godalming and also Outdoor Adventures to be held at Winkworth Arboretum. They continue sessions for this age group through the holidays when many stop. Visit actoneadventures.co.uk for more details.

Come join Dynamic Performing Arts for a variety of summer workshops and learn new and exciting skills in dance, drama and singing. The unique workshops for 3-12 year olds will be run by industry professionals dedicated in providing a fun, energetic and creative experience. Workshops run for full or half days on 27th - 31st July at Worplesdon Memorial Hall and cost £15 - £30 per workshop.

Further information can be found at www. dynamicperformingarts.co.uk. Book before the 13th July and receive a 20% discount.

Summer Golf Coaching for Kids

FREE Junior Golf Glove

Blacknest Golf Club based just outside of Farnham, offers fun golf coaching for children aged 6 to 14. During School Holidays, day camps are available covering chipping, putting and full swing; all taught by PGA Professionals on the Driving Range and Academy Course. Blacknest have sessions running during the Summer Holidays on 27th July, 12th August and 26th August. Visit their website for further information www. blacknestgolf. co.uk. Quote “Families Surrey West” when booking to get a FREE Junior Golf Glove.

Sayers Croft

Mad Science

The Sayers Croft Trust are delighted to be running fantastic summer holiday activities for children of all ages and abilities. Join them for exciting activity days including caving, climbing, bushcraft, camping, pond dipping, archery, campfires, ropes courses, nature trails, raft building and swimming!

Mad Science holiday camps spark imaginative learning and provide a truly spectacular and unique experience. Programmes are loaded with exciting experiments and amazing demonstrations! Whether children are mixing up slime-y concoctions, launching model rockets, building robots or exploring bubbling potions, they learn about science and how it affects the world around them. Workshops for children aged 5-12 run from 9.30am-3.30pm at Reigate St Mary’s from 3-7 Aug and at St George’s College Weybridge from 10-14 Aug. To book or for more information please call 08454 75 75 07. www.madscience.org/southeast.

Activity days for individuals and for families to enjoy together will be available to book soon.

For more details keep an eye on their website www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk/ events or contact Sarah on 01483 275 990.

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You don’t have to be a stagecoach student to join these workshops.

Stagecoach Godalming are running a holiday workshop from Mon 3-Fri 7 Aug at Rodborough School, Milford. Early stages (4-6 yrs) is from 9.30-1pm and they will be putting on Cinderella while the main school (6-18 years) runs from 10-4pm and they will be putting on Beauty and the Beast. To book call Holly on 07832 294998.

Stagecoach Farnham are running a Summer Holiday Workshop from Mon 27 - Fri 31 July at Farnham College for 4-18 years old. To book call Emma on 01252 216277.

Stagecoach Woking’s Summer Workshop runs from 27-31 July, previous workshops have been fully attended so book now to avoid disappointment! Your child will make friends, have fun and learn some great new skills. 4-6 year olds attend from 9.30am-12.30pm and for 6-18 year olds it is from 9.45am-4pm. To book call Grant on 01483 235216.

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3 Peaks@Barfield AWARD WINNING OUTDOOR PURSUITS

 Holiday Clubs & Birthday Parties High & Low Ropes, Giant Zip Wire, Quad Bikes, Archery and many more Swimming, Football & Netball Lessons

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Summer Holiday Camps & Workshops Perform Workshops

Surrey Sports Park

Perform is back this Summer with an enchanting holiday course for 4-8 year olds based on the magical Ice Queen story. With colourful costumes, original songs and live music, children will enjoy a funpacked course putting together a fantastic show that will delight family and friends, with the emphasis on having fun and developing confidence skills. £153 (25% discount for siblings). 27-31 July in Horsell from 10am-12pm, 10-14 Aug in Guildford from 10am-12pm and 10-14 Aug in Godalming from 2.30pm-4.30pm.

To book contact 0845 400 1280 or enquiries@perform.org.uk.

Surrey Sports Park’s very popular Summer Holiday Junior Camps will return this July and August, in celebration of their Summer of Sport 2015, giving your children the chance to have fun and stay active while they are off school!

Super Camps

Guildford Academy of Martial Arts

Super Camps offer Multi Activity camps and have a brand-new programme of well-organised games, sports and creative activities designed to keep children energised and entertained in the holidays.

In the summer holidays Multi Activity Camps will be running at Christ’s College Guildford, Collingwood College Camberley and St Ives School Haslemere. They also offer Raw Adventure Bushcraft and A Passion For Camps where children can learn a new skill - these will be running at some venues.

For more information see www.supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 467300.

This Summer the Guildford Academy of Martial Arts are running a Holiday Camp for kids aged between 6 - 12 yrs old. The days will consist of Martial Arts and games keeping kids entertained in a fun and safe environment! £35/day for members, £40/day non members, weekly price £130 (£150 non members) including one set of foam nun-chucks!

The camps run 9am-3.30pm Mon 27 - Fri 31 July, Mon 10 - Fri 14 Aug and Mon 24 – Fri 28 Aug. For bookings call 01483 568455 or e-mail guildford_gbmaa@hotmail. co.uk.

1 Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH www.guildfordmartialarts.com.

Gymnastics Factory

Wild Learning

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SWING on the trapeze, bounce into a foam pit and hang upside down on the bars – challenge and excite your children this Summer with a holiday course at Gymnastics Factory, Guildford.

Their 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 and equipment to explore. Call 01483 455060. www.gymnasticsfactory.co.uk.

Have fun in the woods this summer with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs! Adventures run in Esher, Farnham, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Sheen, Crawley and Wimbledon in May half term and on various dates throughout the summer holidays. For ages 5-12. 10.15am4pm. 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.

www.koosakids.co.uk 0845 0942322 info@koosakids.co.uk. NEW ACTIVITIES FOR 2015! Fun, affordable, Ofsted approved childcare throughout May half term and the summer holidays for children aged 4-13 years. May Half Term 26/5-29/5: St Joseph’s Juniors Guildford, Bohunt School in Liphook and St Edmunds Primary in Godalming.

Summer holidays: Guildford & Godalming open 22nd July to 26th August, Liphook opens 23rd July to 26th August. Standard Day 10am-4pm, Extended Days from 8.15am6pm. Fantastic low prices from £19.25, 8% discount when booking full week, 3rd child goes free.

G Live

Multi Sports

Join G Live for their arts week (Mon 3 – Fri 7 Aug) from 10am-4pm which is perfect for anyone who likes to be creative! The action-packed week will include activities such as circus, magic, comedy, stage fighting, creative crafts and much more. For 7-14 yrs. £150 (siblings £120).

MultiSports Woking & MultiSports Guildford will be running their Summer Holiday Camps from Mon 27 July - Fri 31 July. The 1 week course is suitable for boys and girls of all abilities, with half days (9.30am-12.30pm) for 4&5 year olds and full days (9am-4pm) for 6-16 year olds.

Students will take part in 16 sports with professional coaches and mini tournaments. Both clubs are OFSTED registered and accept Childcare Vouchers. No previous experience necessary, and applicants do not have to be regular MultiSports students. MultiSports Guildford offer their Little Sporties sessions (half days) to 4-6 year olds.

There is also the Guildford Summer Youth Project which is a two week theatre course from 17-29 Aug 10am-5pm for ages 8-18. Tread the boards, master the dance routines, perfect the harmonies and learn the lines for The Wizard of Oz. £300 (siblings £250). For ages 14-18 there’s also a technical workshop working on The Wizard of Oz from 24-29 Aug - set design, lighting, sound, props and special effects. £120. For more information see GLive.co.uk or call 0844 7701 797.

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Led by their professional coaches, camps include tennis, squash, netball with Surrey Storm, badminton with Surrey Smashers, lacrosse, swimming, climbing and football with Fulham FC. For more information, visit surreysportspark.co.uk or call 01483 689111, or look out for the summer edition of Families Surrey West magazine.

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This Summer Holiday camp is the perfect way to start your Summer Holiday. For more information or to book your child’s place contact: Multisports Woking on 0844 3350450 and MultiSports Guildford on 0844 8009096. www.themultisportsgroup.co.uk.

We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

Until 13 June Wartime Home Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Open Wed-Sat 11am-5pm.

Admission free. A recreation of a home from both the First and Second World Wars with a ‘home made’ air raid shelter in the garden.

Friday 1 May Swallow Tale Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Learn about the incredible journey and life of the swallow and make a simple swallow puppet. No need to book. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 2 May Button Art Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Get creative and design your very own pictures using buttons for both inspiration and as the medium for the art work. For ages 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30am12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Farnham Duck Race Gostrey Meadow Union Rd, Farnham GU9 7RT 10am The popular Farnham Duck Race returns plus there will also be plenty of other attractions in Gostrey Meadow on the day. Funds raised will support the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice and the fight against Ebola.

Finding Farnham Open Day: Cooking Through Time Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Participate in excavating a test-pit in the museum grounds and take part in hands-on food and cooking themed workshops from the prehistoric to the Victorian period.

For all ages. 11am-4pm. Free.

Market Mall, High Cross Church Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY www.marketmall.co.uk 2-4.30pm.

Craft market filled with family fun including hands-onworkshops, a fun cave supported by the Entertainer Toy Shop, balloon trees and treasure trail. Come and meet Darth Vader and a Jedi Knight from 3pm. Awesome photo opportunities!

Spring Fayre, All Saints Church Grayswood Road, Grayswood Stalls will include raffle, cakes, kitchenalia, jewellery and beauty, brocante, plants, toys and games, books… and not forgetting the bouncy castle and outdoor games. 11.30am-1.30m (bacon butties 12-1pm). / Adult £1, under 10s free, includes tea or coffee and a biscuit!

Spring into Cranleigh Cranleigh High Street Cranleigh High St and Common Take a ride on a train, hop onto the bouncy castle, have your face painted like a chicken or make some spring arts and crafts. Pop into the vintage tea shop and much more. 10am-4pm.

St John’s Spring Fair The Burys Field Godalming Fun family day. 12-5pm.

Surrey Heath Show Frimley Lodge Park Sturt Rd, Frimley Green, GU16 6HY Bouncy castles, roundabouts, mega slide, climbing wall and miniature railway rides. There will be free crafts for children at the GU16churches tent plus there’s a companion dog show, owls and lots more. 10am-4pm.

Sat 2 - Mon 4 May LEGO® Star Wars™ Days Legoland Resort Windsor There will be themed activities transporting you into hyperspace and to a galaxy far away.

Inflatable Weekend Wellington Country Park Odiham Rd, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP 01189 326 444 10.30am-4pm.

Bungee Run, Megaslide, Space Hopper football, Obstacle Course Penalty Shootout, Ball Pond plus 2 bouncy castles! Included in admission Adult £9.75, child (3-15) £8.75, family (2+2) £34.50.

Sunday 3 May Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 01483 222482 Enjoy pony rides, suitable for ages 2-11. 11-4pm.

Admission + £3 per ride.

Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway Hardwick Lane, Lyne KT16 0AD 01932 565474 Miniature train rides for ages 2+. Two routes, each route is approx 15-20 mins. 1.30-5pm (booking office closes 4.45pm).

Single ride Adult £4, child £3.50, family (of 4) £12.

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

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Road, Frimley Green GU16 6HT Miniature trains will be running. Single ride £1, double £1.50. 11am-5pm.

Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford GU4 8BS 01483 561389 An introduction to this world wide craze to find hidden caches.

Borrow a GPS and follow a trail.

There are lots of caches in the area to search for too. 11am-4.15pm.

Admission + £1.50 for trail.

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Monday 4 May Down Your Wey Day Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 561389 Meet some of the local environmental groups who study and promote river wildlife, plus craft workshops and children’s activities.

11am-5pm. Normal admission + £2.50 for children’s activities.

May Fayre Jacobs Well Village Hall Jacobs Well Road, Jacobs Well, GU4 7PD jwra.org This year the Fayre will be opened by Flavia Cacace from Strictly! Lots of fun stalls and entertainment. 2pm.

Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on Sun 3 May. Teddy Bear Picnic Abinger Hammer Felday Rd, Abinger Hammer, RH5 6QX Stalls and attractions for the entire family, with a range of refreshments including the barbeque stand, home-made teas and a Pimm’s stall. Family favourites include the popular teddy bear fancy dress classes which this year has the theme of Star Wars, a coconut shie, the pooh stick championship and duck racing on the Tillingbourne Stream plus face painting, a bouncy castle, pony rides, tombolas, children’s arts & crafts and much more. Proceeds will go to Peaslake School and Surrey Hills C of E Primary School. 12-4pm. Free entry, £2 car parking per car.

Emergency Services Day Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge Every conceivable vehicle and piece of apparatus used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site. 10am-5pm. Adult £11, child £6, family £30.

Wednesday 6 May Mini Make! Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 www. wattsgallery.org.uk Explore fabrics, textures and colours in this multisensory workshop, especially for the under-5s. Please pre-book.

10am-11.30am. £7.50.

Saturday 9 May Family & Friends of Mytchett Primary School May Fair Hamesmoor Rd, Mytchett GU16 6JB www.mytchett.surrey.sch.uk A fun filled afternoon for all the family.

Maypole dancing, 10+ traditional games stalls, panning for gold, BBQ and bar, raffle, adults and child’s Tombola, bouncy castle, face painting, craft stalls and much much more! 01252 544009. 1-5pm.

Fashion Illustration Workshop Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 www.wattsgallery. org.uk Create your own mini illustration portfolio in an afternoon.

Learn how to use industry techniques to draw fabrics, patterns and shapes. Please pre-book. 10-12 years: 10.30am-1pm, 13-16 years: 2-4.30pm. £7.50.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free family drop-in craft activity. 1.30-3.30pm.

Sunday 10 May Hole in Onesie Walk Pine Ridge Golf Club Old Bisley Road, Frimley GU16 9NX All family members welcome (onesies optional!) Approx 1.5 mile walk alongside the golf course or a more challenging and undulating 2 mile course. Bacon roll & hot drink on return (included in entry). Fundraising event for Marie Curie Cancer Care. To sign up or for more information see www. camberleymariecurie.blogspot. co.uk. Adult £6, child (4-15yrs) £4, under 4s free.

Big Tree Climbing Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham Nr Dorking RH5 6BD Climb in the canopy of the big tree in Preserve Copse with the supervision of highly skilled and friendly instructors.

Hourly from 10am4.45pm for adults and ages 6+. £18.50 per hour session.

Free entry to Polesden grounds for participant (+ 1 accompanying adult if under 16).

Booking essential on www.bigtreeclimbing.co.uk.

Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill See listing on Sun 3 May.

Monday 11 May Pop Up Adventure - Colours Enchanted Wood Toys 1-3 East Street, Farnham GU9 7SX 01252 722222 www.actoneadventures. co.uk 10am. Free session with drama, dance, games and a craft. Free but places must be booked in advance on joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk.

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What’s On Diary Tuesday 12 May Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 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.

Toddler Tuesdays - Wartime Games Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley, GU15 3HD 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). No need to book. Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

Friday 15 May Harry & the Dinosaurs at the Museum Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere GU27 2LA 01428 642112 Join the museum for this popular story, look at their fossils in the geology gallery and do some dinosaur related colouring. No need to book.

10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2.

Painting for Under 5s, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking GU21 4AA 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.

Saturday 16 May Forever Young Family Crafts: Kitchen Menu Blackboard, The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot GU11 3JD 01252 330040 Using paints, stencils, and veg-printing, create your own blackboard for the kitchen to write on the weekly menu. A fantastic opportunity for families to work together and create something amazing. Suitable for ages 3+ with an adult.

10.30am-12.30pm. £3 per person.

We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

Little Oaks Pre-School May Fayre Little Oaks Pre-School The Grove School, Chobham Rd, Frimley, GU16 8PG Littleoaksfrimley.co.uk Peter Pan themed fun family day out - everyone welcome! 12-3pm.

Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Bramley Village Fete, Gosden Common Bramley, Guildford GU5 0AH www.bramleyparish. co.uk Lots of family fun. 12-4pm.

Jacobite Rebellion Re-enactment Weekend Claremont Landscape Garden See listing on 16 May.

Jacobite Rebellion Re-enactment Weekend Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am-4.30pm. Exciting battle re-enactment weekend involving skirmishes, camp life, displays and actors in period costumes recreating the Jacobite rebellion. The Duke of Newcastle, former owner of Claremont, was Prime Minister at the time. Included in admission.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd, Guildford, GU1 1TU www.gmes.org.uk Train rides are available on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm. Tickets are £1 each or £3 for four.

CHIDDFEST Coxcombe Recreation Field Coxcombe Lane, Chiddingfold GU8 4QB An informal live music event for the whole family from 2.307.30pm. Showcasing an eclectic mix of music from talented local musicians and performers.

There will also be a wide variety of activities for children such as bouncy castle/slides, arts & crafts, face painting, cricket nets, tennis coaching, street performers plus food and refreshments for all. Fundraising event for St Mary’s School, but also for other youth activities/clubs in the village. Tickets available from www.chiddfest. com and also from Chiddingfold Post Office, The Crown Inn, Treacle’s Tea Shop and Second Thoughts. Early Bird Ticket Prices: Family (2 adults + 3 children) £25, Adult (18+) £10, child £5, babes in arms free.

Compton Fete, Compton Village Green The Street, Compton, GU3 1JQ www.compton-surrey.co.uk A traditional fete with stalls, sideshows, refreshments and loads more for all the family. 12-4.30pm.

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Merrist Wood Summer Show Merrist Wood College Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE Children’s activities, animals, tree climbing, Stannage International Stunt Show, Jason Smyth’s Adrenaline Tour, Dog Shows, Falconry Displays, stalls, food market and more. 11am. Adult £7, child (2-16) and concessions £4, family (2A+3 Children or Concessions) £20, Under 2s free. Book in advance online and save!

Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill See listing on Sun 3 May.

Saturday 23 May Planes, Trains and Automobiles Family Fun Afternoon, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 An afternoon of transport themed family fun. Blast off by making a paper space rocket in the drop-in workshop (for ages 4+ with an adult), or have your face painted.

From 1-5pm (Paper rocket making from 1.304pm). Suggested donation for Paper Rocket making is £2. Entrance to Main Gallery and Upper Gallery exhibitions £5 Annual Pass. Under 18s Free.

Sat 23 - Sun 31 May Super Power Flowers, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Get planting and learn about how plants battle against the elements with their super powers. See the ‘Wonderland’ themed mini show gardens created by budding school gardeners and vote for your favourite. Marvel at birds of prey (30 – 31 May) and sow a sunflower to take home and grow on. Come back later in the summer to compare your sunflowers with the People’s Choice Award sunflowers. Activities every day; visit rhs.org.uk/ wisley for what’s on when.

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Come and meet Peppa Pig who will be making personal appearances at various intervals on each day at Alresford station!

And there will be lots of piggy activities to do, including a piggy petting farm, piggy crafts and face painting too*! *small fee applies

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What’s On Diary Sat 23 - Sun 31 May CONT. Spring Spectacular Bocketts Farm Young St, Nr Leatherhead KT22 9BS 01372 363764 There’s a lot to enjoy at Bocketts Farm this Half Term with the Spring Spectacular programme!

Come along to ‘The Pony Parlour’ where you can meet and groom the adorable miniature Shetland ponies.

Birds of Prey displays will take place twice daily (Tues-Fri only) plus they’ll be lots of friendly farm animals to meet including cheeky new born goat kids. The huge indoor play barns with giant astroslide and trampolines, along with the young drivers tractor area and Small Animal Village means there is plenty to do indoors, whatever the weather. Outdoors, children can enjoy sandpits, slides, play trails and 2 jumping pillows. Plus, don’t miss the Pedal Go Kart track!

There’s a full programme of activities including pony rides, tractor rides, goat milking, pig racing, gold panning and more!

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Haslemere Classic Car Show & Tour, Lion Green Lion Lane, Haslemere GU27 1LL Limited pre-booked morning tour around the countryside. Free static afternoon show from 12-5pm on Lion Green. Quality stalls selling local produce, crafts, art, vintage and classic car related goods. Traditional food, Haslemere WI serving cream teas, Festival Bar, music – entertainment for all the family. Vintage style fete with people encouraged to dress up in period style to match the cars. HCCS Bakeoff, the popular cake competition is back for a third year. Entrance for the public is free, but visitors are asked to buy a lucky programme for £1 (listing the cars on display) to support the show, with a chance to win lots of prizes too.

Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford GU4 7RT 01483 222482 For ages 6+. Try your hand with a bow and arrow under expert guidance from H & H Archery. 11am-4pm. Admission + £2 for 6 arrows.

Big Tree Climbing, Polesden Lacey See listing on 10 May.

Children’s Half Term Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Enjoy the outdoors and have fun with the children’s trail. 10am4pm. Admission + 50p for trail.

Half Term Trail - Wind in the Willows Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10am-5pm. Enjoy the children’s trail based on the classic tale. Admission + 50p per trail. On Tues 26 - Fri 21 May 10.30am-12.30pm there will be also be Children’s Craft Workshops in the Thatched Cottage. Admission + £1.50 per craft.

Nature Week Wellington Country Park Odiham Rd, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP 01189 326 444 Den building, bug hunting plus much more! Included in admission (Adult £9.75, child (3-15) £8.75, family (2+2) £34.50.

Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on Sun 3 May.

Monday 25 May Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on Sun 3 May. Surrey County Show, Stoke Park Nightingale Rd, Guildford, GU1 1ER An action packed family day out!

Spring Bank Holiday Monday sees the Surrey County Show return to Stoke Park in Guildford. The show is a truly fantastic day out for the whole family, with Grand Arena entertainment including a spectacular performance by the Stampede Stunt Company, Grand Prix Show Jumping, fast and furious scurry driving and a hot air balloon finale. The day is packed with hundreds of animals including cows, sheep, pigs, goats and horses and for those who love to shop there are hundreds of trade stands and unique craft stalls selling everything from rocking horses to liquorice.

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#50things basecamp Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 Surrey County Show 11am-2.30pm. Kids can come to the #50things basecamp for fun activities. Admission + child £2.

Sunday 24 May Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill See listing on Sun 3 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

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donkey rides, Punch & Judy and they can have a cuddle with the animals at the Bocketts Farm Interactive Animal Experience. Early bird tickets and information are available at reduced rates at www.surreycountyshow. co.uk or the Guildford Tourist Information Office. Under 5’s go free!

Mon 25 - Thurs 28 May 50 Things Quest, Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford , GU4 7RQ 01483 222482 Conquer the 50 things quest at Clandon to claim your prize. Solve the clues and follow the trail. 11am-4pm. Admission + £2.

Mon 25 - Fri 29 May Half-term May-hem Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford, GU4 7RT 01483 222482 Get outside and get messy with activities and crafts from their list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾. 11am-4pm. Admission + £2 per child for activities.

Mon 25 - Sun 31 May Messy Mayhem Half Term Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford, GU1 4RR 01483 561389 You make the mess – they clean it up! A week of messy play and having fun doing all the things the grown-ups won’t let you do at home. Bring a change of clothes and a towel, and be prepared to get messy… 11am-5pm. Admission + £2.50 for children’s activities.

Tuesday 26 May Book Sculptures and Pictures Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Turn old books into pieces of art by folding or cutting the pages to create both 3D pieces and pictures. For ages 5-11. Booking advised. 10.30am -12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Roller Skating Fun Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 1.15-3.15pm or 3.30-5.30pm, all ages (under 6 year olds to have guardian supervision). £10 per session. Please pre-book.

Frozen Theme Dance Workshop Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 1.15-2.15pm, 5+ yrs £6.20 or 2.30-3.30pm for 3-5 years (with guardian), £6.20. Dress up as your favourite character and act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film, Frozen. Suitable for boys and girls, all levels. Please pre-book on 01483 443322. For information email info@synergydance.co.uk.

Half Term Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Craft activities for 5-12 years (5 year olds must be with an adult).

Advance booking required. 11am12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. £5 per child.

Magic Forest in a Box Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 The woodland world in miniature comes to life. Create your own little forest that continues to grow at home. Use natural materials collected from a walk plus soil and seeds to fill the boxes. Add a little water, sunlight and imagination to see the magic grow. For ages 6+.

Please pre-book. 10.30am-12pm. £6 per child.

Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Making Sun Pictures 10am-12pm or 2-4pm. £10 or £14.50 with picnic box. For ages 6–11. Make fun photographic prints without a camera! Please book.

Mini Sketchbooks: a Drawing Workshop 10am-12.30pm or 2-4.30pm. £16; £20.50 with picnic box. For ages 8–11. This fun class involves drawing with inks, paints, wire, thread collage, simple printing and more. Please book. To enquire about this class email Susannah on susannahelizabeth@icloud.com.

Comic Art Masterclass – with Kev Sutherland, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Work with professional Comic Artist Kev Sutherland, (whose comic strips appear in The Beano, and Doctor Who Adventures!) and produce your own comic strip in this fast and fun workshop! Ages 7-12. Please book.

10am-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. £20.

Water Lilies, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a beautiful paper water lily using cupcake cases and card. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Free, suggested donation £2.

Craft Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX 01252 329 155 For ages 4-7. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19.

Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 For ages 6-10. Please pre-book.

10am-4pm. £19.

Half Term Cinema for Kids - The Lego Movie (U) Camberley Theatre Knoll Road, 01276 707600 11am & 2.30pm. Child £3.50, Adult £6.50.

Tues 26 - Fri 29 May Half Term Family Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge 01932 857381 Take a trip in a vintage-style car from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm (subject to weather), look out for Bertie the Brooklands Bear, pick up a trail or try a family workshop see www.brooklandsmuseum.com.

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What’s On Diary Peppa Pig, Watercress Line

Tues 26 - Fri 29 May CONT. Peppa Pig, Watercress Line It’s going to be a really exciting day out! Come and meet Peppa Pig who will be making personal appearances at various intervals on each day at Alresford station. Then you can do some of Peppa’s colouring, watch her DVD show and have your face painted (small extra charge for face painting). After you’ve seen the cheeky little piggy you can visit the petting farm at Ropley station to tickle the piglets’ tummies and enjoy the piggy washing too! Then you can do some piggy crafts and find out who is riding on the model train.

And it’s excellent value too - ride the BIG steam trains as many times as you like on the day of your visit!

Find out more and book your tickets in advance at www.watercressline. co.uk or simply pay on the day.

Create & Grow Squires Garden Centres Running at Badshot Lea, Woking, West Horsley and Milford. Create your own vegetable box with peppers, lettuce and tomato plants for £5. Plus free activities; a veggie hunt and a word search. All children must be with a parent. While stocks last. Drop in from 9am-12noon.

Tues 26 - Sat 30 May Historic High Street Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 Free Half Term drop-in family fun - learn about Surrey’s high streets in the past. Fun activities include: Create your own pop up street, look at old product adverts and create your own, enjoy making a colourful street collage, draw a picture of what you think your high street will look like in the future, high street quiz and more. For opening times please see www. surreycc.gov.uk/surreyhistorycentre.

Wednesday 27 May Monster Truck Animation Aldershot Military Museum Queens Av, Aldershot GU11 2LG You will learn the basics of story writing, stop motion, voiceover and special effects to create your own 1-2 minute film. Pre-booking essential call 01252 314598. 10am12.30-pm. £10 per accompanied child (suitable for ages 8-12 years).

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Outdoor Adventure Session for Kids and Mums Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 For under 5s with an adult. Enjoy a bug hunt, tree and bird spotting and looking at the difference in the seasons plus a craft activity using natural materials. Please pre-book on 01483 208 936. 1.30-2.30pm. Admission + Child £5, accompanying adults free.

Cats: Special Effects Make-up G Live London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA 0844 7701 797 £30. Work with professional artist Rose Perry to develop your stage and special effects make-up skills and create an elaborate and beautiful full-face look for characters from the show Cats.

Practice on performers, for a show at the end of the day. For ages 1217. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm.

Ferguson’s Gang Fun for Half Term, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Join their Gang, create your own special name for this secretive group and decorate a mask. Solve the clues and find Victorian coins hidden in the mill. 11am-4.15pm. Admission + £2 for children’s activities.

Activity Thursday The Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 The family friendly museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities. Activities vary on different days. These will be undercover if it’s wet. Included in admission.

Pirates & Princesses Adventure Voyages, Wey & Arun Canal Loxwood Canal Centre, The wharf behind the Onslow Arms public House 01403 752403 Come suitably dressed and help defeat the pirates and rescue the princess. 10.30am, 12.30pm &2.30pm. Booking is advised. £10 per person.

Outdoor Fun Day Witley Common Haslemere Rd, Witley 01428 681054 10am-3pm. Pond dipping, bushcraft skills, den building and 50 things trail. No booking needed. Child £8, accompanying adults and under 5s free.

Hot Air Balloons, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Learn how to make beautiful paper hot air balloons. Advance booking required. Under 8s must be with an adult (adult free). 1-2.30pm (4-7 yrs) 3-4.30pm (8-11 yrs). £6.50 per child.

Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Summer Photography Fun 2-4pm. £10; £14.50 with picnic box.

For ages 10-16. Learn more about your digital camera and be inspired with helpful hints. Please book.

Stop Animation Workshop 10am-4pm. £20; £24.50 with picnic box. For ages 9–13. Learn a range of basic animation skills – then create a mini animation of your very own!

Please book.

KIDS@thewellington Club The Wellington Shopping Centre Victoria Rd, Aldershot Located on the lower mall. Join the free club for activities every Wednesday of the school holidays for kids aged 3-10 years. Sign up online at www.ourkidsclub.co.uk.

Make! A Terracotta Birdbath Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Discover how the Watts’ love of birds inspired their art and make your own terracotta birdbath. Please prebook. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm. £7.50.

Mad Science! G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 An exciting and hands-on practical science workshop for ages 7-12.

Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £30.

Marble Run, The Lightbox Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Design your own exciting marble run using a variety of new and recycled materials. Advance booking required. Under 8s must be with an adult (accompanying adult free).

1-2.30pm (4–7 yrs) 3-4.30pm (8–11 yrs). £6.50 per child.

Half Term Fun, Chertsey Museum See listing on 26 May. Dance in a Day, Princes Hall See listing on 26 May.

Dinosaur Adventure Morning Guide Headquarters Nightingale Rd, Guildford GU1 1ER A morning of drama, dance, games and arts and crafts for under 5’s.

9.45 -11.30am. £10 and £5 siblings.

Places must be pre booked on joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk.

Thursday 28 May Cats: Dance in a Day, G Live London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA 0844 7701 797 £30. Spend the day developing routines to the music from Cats. You’ll also work with students from the special effects make-up course to complete your Cat transformation. For ages 7-12. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm.

Play in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Jack and the Beanstalk. Work on a short play that will be performed to parents at the end of the day. For ages 7-11. Please pre-book. 10am4pm. £19.

Bat Walk, Hatchlands Park East Clandon 01483 222482 See how many bat species you can spot – bat detectors will be provided. Booking Essential on 01483 222482. 8-10pm.

Adult £5, child £2.50.

Princesses, Knights and Dragons Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Come and create stuff of legends in the fairy tale themed craft activity.

Drop-in anytime from 10.30am12pm. £2.50 per child.

Books, Books, Books!

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Lots of book based activities, including listen to some classic children’s stories, make a bookmark, find out how books are made and make one of your own. Family drop-in event, no booking needed.

11am-3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

Friday 29 May Vocal Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot GU11 1NX 01252 329 155 For ages 7-11 years. Please pre-book. 10am4pm. £19.

Make! A Terracotta Birdbath Watts Gallery See listing on Thurs 28 May. Animation Masterclass, G Live

Animation Masterclass, G Live London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA 0844 7701 797 Working in groups and using Apple MacBooks, stopmotion software, cameras, lights, tripods, backgrounds and modelling clay you will create an animated film complete with titles, credits and music! Ages 12 – 17. Please prebook. 10am-4pm. £35.

Mixed Dance Workshop Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 1.15-2.15pm for ages 6 yrs+ £6.20.

Learn lots of different dance styles.

Dance to the very latest and popular songs. Includes a Street showcase and Snow Disco! Suitable for boys and girls, all levels. Please pre-book on 01483 443322. For information email info@synergydance.co.uk.

Half Term Cinema for Kids - Big Hero 6 (PG), Camberley Theatre Knoll Rd, Camberley 11am & 2.30pm.

Child £3.50, Adult £6.50.

Big Tree Climbing, Polesden Lacey See listing on 10 May. Peg Aeroplanes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make your own aeroplane using pegs, card and other materials. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Free, suggested donation £2.

What’s On Diary Saturday 30 May Amazing Automobiles Hersham Village Hall Queens Rd, Hersham 2-4.30pm.

Make your own toy car. Run by Elmbridge Museum. First come, first served basis. Children must be with an adult. £1.50 per child.

Family Day in Wonderland G Live London Road, Guildford 0844 7701797 Come and celebrate 150 years of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland with this fun, Free Family Day. There’ll be arts and crafts, and a host of Alice inspired fun! See GLive.co.uk for more details. 10am-2pm.

Toddlers’ Saturday Spin-offs Fairy Tales Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

Forest Survival Day Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham GU10 4LS 01420 23666 For ages 8+ with an adult. Do you know anything about surviving in the woods? Learn the skills like Ray Mears and Bear Grylls. Join Nigel for some serious fun. Bring your own packed lunch and an adult (Minimum 1 adult per 2 children). Booking essential. 10am3pm. £15 per child.

Mascots & Balloon Modeller The Wellington Shopping Centre Victoria Rd, Aldershot Look out for mascot appearances throughout the day along with the resident balloon modeller. Come and pick your free balloon flower! Keep up to date by checking www.thewellingtoncentre. co.uk.

Sing-a-Long-a-Frozen, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 A full screening of Disney’s FROZEN with lyrics on screen. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag and teach you some hand actions and heckles.

11am, 3pm & 6.30pm. Adult £15.50, child £10.50, family tickets £36-£48 + booking fee.

White Rabbit Cake Toppers Family Workshop, G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 glive.co.uk Work with Lyn from Inspired Creations to learn Sugarcraft and make a wonderful White Rabbit from sugar modelling paste. For ages 6+ with an adult.

10.30am-12pm or 1-2.30pm. £10.

Sunday 31 May 50 Things Quest, Clandon Park See listing on Mon 25-Thurs 28 May. Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Bell Ringing – Have a Go! St Bartholomew’s Church Tanners Lane, Haslemere GU27 1BL www.haslemerefestival.org.uk Have a go at hand-bells, try and chime the tenor, find out what a ‘touch’ is, and what 2 tons of metal feel like when they are tossing around. Finally take a quiz and then relax with a cream tea. To book tickets call 01428 642161. 2.30pm. Adult £5, child £1.50 to cover the costs of the tea; the bell-ringing, as always, is free!

Summer Fair Wyke Primary School School Lane, Normandy, Guildford, GU3 2HS www.wyke.surrey.sch.uk Lots of entertainment and family fun from 11am-1pm, including a football tournament. 11am-1pm.

Sunday 7 June Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on Sun 3 May.

50 Things to do Before you’re 11 and ¾ , Morden Hall Park Morden SM4 5JD 020 8545 685 11am-4pm. Bug hunts, den building, kite making, wild art and lots more outdoor fun. Child £4.

Have a go Archery Hatchlands Park See 24 May. Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Have a go Archery, Hatchlands Park See listing on 24 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Tuesday 2 June Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on Tues 12 May.

Wednesday 3 June Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 1pm. Bring along Teddy and a picnic followed by storytelling in the Thatched Cottage at 1.30pm.

Admission + storytelling £1.50 per child.

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Where the Wild Things Are Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Adult £1, child £2. Be transported to a far away land as Max travels to find where the wild things live. No need to book. 10.30am-11.30am.

Saturday 6 June Godalming Town Show and Carnival, The Burys Field Godalming Following the carnival there will be entertainment, stalls, refreshments and more at the Town Show with the theme of Safari followed by Burys Live! – an evening of free live music. Carnival 12-12.45pm, Town Show 12-5pm, Burys Live! 7pm-10.30pm (Gates open at 6.30pm).

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Peasant Art Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Use peasant art from the collections as inspiration to design a door hanger or bowl. For ages 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30am12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

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What’s On Diary Sunday 7 June CONT.

Sat 13 June - Sun 27 Sept

Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Pop Up Adventure - Numbers Enchanted Wood Toys 1-3 East Street, Farnham Free session with drama, dance, games and a craft. Free but places must be booked in advance on joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk. 10am.

Dinosaur Hunters at Milestones Museum Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke RG22 6PG Opening times: Tue–Fri and Bank Hols 10am–4.45pm, Sat and Sun 11am– 4.45pm, last admission 3.45pm.

Closed on Mondays. Discover some of the earliest dinosaur hunters, and marvel at some of the creatures living in our seas 190 million years ago before encountering 5 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. You can even book on to the fossil dig to unearth finds of your own.

Tuesday 9 June

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Toddler Tuesdays - Mad Mapping Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). No need to book. Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

Pony Magic, Hatchlands Park See listing on Sun 3 May.

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway See listing on Sun 3 May.

Monday 8 June

Wednesday 10 June Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling, Claremont See listing on 3 June.

Saturday 13 June 50 Things Weekend Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 They’ve got 15 of the 50 things that you can do at Dapdune Wharf – come and make a race of it – who can do all 15 the quickest? 11am5pm. Normal admission + £2.50 for children’s activities.

Summer Fair St James Primary School Thursley Rd, Elstead, GU8 6DH Lots of family fun - everyone welcome. 12-2.30pm.

Churt Village Fete Churt Recreation Ground off A287, Churt, GU10 2JA www.churtfete.org Lots of fun for all the family. 2-5pm.

Altons Lions Party in the Park Alton Public Gardens 11am-5pm. Free admission. A great family day out.

Discover! Mythical Monsters Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Free family event. Explore the story of the monstrous Minotaur. Create a labyrinth and take on the role of one the characters in the famous Greek Myth. 2pm.

Photography Workshop Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 Step back in time and experiment to create your very own Victorian-inspired photograph. Please pre-book.

10-12 yrs: 10.30am-1pm, 13-16 yrs: 2-4.30pm. £7.50.

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Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Big Tree Climbing, Polesden Lacey See listing on 10 May. 50 Things Weekend, Dapdune Wharf See listing on Sat 13 June.

Tuesday 16 June Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See Tues 12 May.

Wednesday 17 June Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling, Claremont See listing on 3 June.

Friday 19 June Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox See Fri 15 May. Weird and Wonderful Weaving Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere GU27 2LA 01428 642112 Make a paper weaving to take home and find out what other materials can be used to create weird and wonderful effects. No need to book. 1.302.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 20 June The Supercar Event Dunsfold Park Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB www.thesupercarevent.com The Supercar Event weekend, which raises money for The Children’s Trust, provides an amazing opportunity for an exhilarating passenger ride in a supercar around the famous Top Gear track, from just £30! Over 150 Supercars will be taking part. Plus helicopter, hovercraft, Segway or mini tank rides, paintballing, face painting, fairground rides and more. There will also be a wide range of activities and entertainment for all the family. Book now at www.thesupercarevent.com.

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Challenge Dad on Father’s Weekend, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-4.30pm.

Come and celebrate Father’s weekend in the garden by getting messy and making your own seeded paper in different shapes. Included in admission.

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Summer Fair Park Mead Primary School Park Drive, Cranleigh 01483 274315 There will be live bands, lots of stalls, children’s games and plenty more! 2-6pm.

Father’s Day Present Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Create a present to give to someone special this Father’s Day. Drop-in anytime from 10.30am-12pm. £2.50 per child.

Sunday 21 June Running Day The Great Cockcrow Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Bagshot Village Day Bagshot Playing Fields Association The Pavilion, College Ride, Bagshot GU19 5EN Lots of things to buy, see and do! Free entry. 1-5pm.

Father’s Day Kite Day Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 11am-4pm. Admission + £3 for kite workshop.

Father’s Day RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Treat Dad to a two course “Dad’s favourite” lunch. Alternatively enjoy sweet and savoury high tea for all the family in the Restaurant. Each Dad will receive a gift to take home.

Lunch or High tea £25 per person.

For all Restaurant reservations call 01483 225 329 or book online on https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/ wisley/plan-your-visit/food-anddrink. Normal garden admission applies. All prices exclude garden entrance fee. From 10.30am12.30pm & 1.30-4.30pm come and get messy in the garden and make your own seeded paper in different shapes (included in garden admission).

Father’s Day Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10am – 6pm. A perfect day out for Dad. Free admission for Dad’s when accompanied by their children.

There will be a static display of vintage cars on the amphitheatre courtesy of The Surrey Classic Vehicle Club. Car display 11am-3pm. Included in admission.

Cranleigh Show The Showground Bookhurst Rd, Cranleigh GU6 7DW www.cranleighshow.co.uk Come and enjoy a great family day out and celebrate Fathers Day at this traditional country show in the heart of the Surrey Hills. Cranleigh Show offers all-day family entertainment from spectacular Main Ring displays, traditional livestock and equine classes, a companion dog show, rural sports demonstrations, tractors galore and over 200 trade stands for those who love to shop! Free parking, dogs welcome, child ticket just £1! For tickets and information visit www.cranleighshow.org.uk.

Father’s Day, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Sign up to the Fishers Newsletter before the 1st June and you will receive a ‘Dads visit for FREE’ voucher (Ts & Cs may apply)! Enjoy a delicious lunch in the Saddle Rooms Restaurant, or perhaps a pint of ‘Firebird Heritage Bitter’ at the bar? Relax on the leisurely tractorride or enjoy a delicious burger on the terrace…there’s something for all ages at Fishers!

Father’s Day Have-a-go Archery Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming GU8 4AD 01483 208477 Come and “loose” a few arrows with Dad after the experts have shown you how to do so in safety. Fathers get in free when accompanied by their children.

11am-4pm. Admission + £2 for 6 arrows.

Free Entry For Father’s Day Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 10.30am-6pm. Free entry to Fathers when accompanied by their children. Normal admission prices apply to other visitors.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society See listing on Sun 17 May. The Supercar Event Dunsfold Park See listing on Sat 20 June.

What’s On Diary Sunday 21 June CONT. Father’s Day Paper Plane Competition, Birdworld, Holt Pound, Farnham GU10 4LD 01420 22992 In celebration of Fathers Day, Birdworld will once again be holding their popular Paper plane competition. Great prizes for the furthest distance flown.

DogFest, Loseley Park Stakescorner Rd, Guildford GU3 1HS www.dog-fest.co.uk Hosted by Channel 4’s Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, enjoy agility displays, doggy dancing, duck herding and have-a-go sessions with your dogs including dog docking! In addition to all the doggy themed activities, there’s also a bouncy castle and animal themed face painting. Plus enjoy food & drink and plenty of shopping! 9.30am-5.30pm. Advance Ticket Prices: Adult £11, child £4.50, family (2 +2) £27.

Wednesday 24 June Teddy Bears’ Picnic and Storytelling, Claremont See listing on 3 June.

Saturday 27 June Summer Garden Party Morden Hall Park Morden SM4 5JD 020 8545 685 11am-5pm. Artisan food stalls, cookery demonstrations and vintage rides and games. Adult £4, under 16’s free.

Armed Forces Day 2015 Stoke Park Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER www.armedforcesday.org.uk/events/ Guildford Borough Council is planning an exciting line-up of events for Armed Forces day including a special service at Guildford Cathedral, a formal parade in Guildford High Street, and a spectacular military show at Stoke Park followed by ‘picnic and proms in the park’. An impressive air display will complete a memorable day.

Colour Explosion at Party in the Park, Ravenscote Junior School Old Bisley Road, Frimley GU16 9RE Gates open at midday, ready for the Colour Explosion at 12.30 which will involve Holi Festival powder paint in the colour arena and lots of great music and dance. If you would like to be part of the colour explosion, powder paint packets will be available with a voucher system as you enter the colour arena. Alternatively stand back, watch and enjoy the spectacle from the paint free zones. Later in the afternoon, see the talents of the school children as they compete for the Rfactor Trophy in the annual talent show. There’s also inflatables, local arts and craft and business stalls, beer tent, tea garden, tuck

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shop, games and activities for all the family. Tickets for the Day, BBQ vouchers and Powder paint vouchers will be available from www. ravenscote-pta.org.uk before the big day. Also visit the website for the fundraising auction including a special strictly come dancing hamper.

12-4pm. Adult £3, child free.

Cranleigh & District Lions Club Carnival & Fun Day Cranleigh Common Elmbridge Road Side, Cranleigh A great day out for all the family including a popular dog show.

10am-5pm.

Scouting Skills Day Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Join local members of the Scout Association to try your hand at some traditional scouting skills including fire lighting, tent pitching, knot tying and den building. 11am-4pm.

Admission + £2.50 for children’s activities.

Craft Time Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley, GU15 3HD 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). No need to book. Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

Sunday 28 June Running Day, The Great Cockcrow Railway See Sun 3 May. Running Day, Mizens Railway See listing on Sun 3 May. Summer Garden Party Morden Hall Park See listing on 27 June.

Big Tree Climbing Polesden Lacey See listing on 10 May. Natural Art Day, Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 See the talented chainsaw carver Rob Beckinsale in action as he creates amazing pieces of art from tree stumps and fallen trees. Plus natural art workshops, exhibitions and demonstration by other local artists. 1am-4pm.

Included in admission.

Have a Go Archery Day Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 10.30am – 4.30pm. Enjoy one to one tuition in the ancient and noble art of archery. Admission + £2 for 6 arrows.

Children’s Theatre Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 Midsummer Night’s Dream Fri 19 June 6.30pm. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players.

There will be beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful new musical score and enchanting woodland puppet creatures. For all ages. Tickets available from Farnham Maltings (01252 745444) and SEE Tickets (08712 200260). Adult £14, child £10 and family ticket £42.

CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 How The Koala Learnt To Hug Mon 25 May 2.30pm. A charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice, warm hug.

For ages 3+. £8.50, concessions £7.50, Family (2A+2C) £28.

CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE High St, 01483 278000 Shoe Kangeroo and the Big Bad Boot Sat 23 May 2.30pm. Garlic Theatre takes you on a fantastical journey to the island of lost shoes with clowning, mime and beautifully crafted puppets. For ages 4+. £8.

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 Guildford Theatre School Brush Up Your Shakespeare Sun 28 June 7pm.The talented students from the Guildford Theatre School present what will in no doubt be another sell out sensation as they bring the best of the Bard to the stage in a glorious evening of Shakespeare. Find out more at www.guildfordtheatreschool.co.uk.

Tickets £12 Concessions £10.

FARNHAM MALTINGS Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Alice and the White Rabbit Sat 16 May 2.30pm. Join Alice on her magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time on a fantastic spiralling journey into Wonderland. For ages 4+. £7.

The Emperor and the Nightingale Sat 13 June 2.30pm. Use your voice as you never have before to make the silly and amazing sounds of everything from The Emperor’s China Palace to his dark and dangerous Bamboo Forest. For ages 4-7. £7.

G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 23 May & Sat 20 June 3pm . The best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!

For ages 6-11 years and their grown ups. In the G Live Studio. £10 or family (2+2) £31 + booking fee.

Balletboyz Tues 19 May 7.30pm. BalletBoyz are back with a brand new show for 2015. Performed by the incredible all male cast of 10 dancers, the TALENT promises an evening of style, excitement and muscular grace. Adult £15, £18, £24 child £10 + booking fee.

Complete History of Comedy Abridged by The Reduced Shakespeare Company Thurs 21 May 7.30pm. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes and Shakespeare and Moliere, to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin to The Daily Show and even Nick Clegg… Suitable for adults and children aged 12+. £17 (concessions save £2) + booking fee.

Southern Pro Musica Presents Family Classics Sun 24 May 3pm. This annual celebration of some of the greatest classical works is presented specifically for the young and the young at heart as an introduction to live classical music but with plenty for the experienced music lovers to enjoy. Adult £12 (50p per ticket booking fee applies, capped at 6 per order), under 18s free (a seat needs to be booked even though it is free). Audience members for Family Classics! are encouraged to join in the fun from 1pm when Surrey Arts presents a series of informal workshops around the G Live building, offering the opportunity to try a huge range of musical instruments with expert guidance and these workshops are absolutely free! Workshop places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and no pre booking is required.

Simply Strings G Live Up Close Concert Sat 30 May 2pm. An Alice in Wonderland themed look at the Strings section, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the famed classic. Get up close to the string quartet and have a go with an instrument at the end! Ideal for all the family, especially suitable for children aged 4+. £10 + booking fee. Children, Concession & Friends of G Live Save £2.

Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Wed 10 - Thurs 11 June 1pm & 4pm.

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princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! Adult £14.50, £16.50, Under 16s £12.50, £14.50, Family Ticket: 4 top priced tickets for £58 + booking fee.

The Leatherhead Theatre 7 Church St, Leatherhead 01372 365141 Noah - a Musical Adventure Sat 16 May 7pm. Fun-filled family musical based on the story of Noah and the Ark is packed full of great original songs. Adult £14, child £10, family (2A+2C) £40.

Aladdin - Ballet Theatre UK Fri 12 June 7.30pm. Brought to life through the entrancing magic of classical ballet is the tale of Aladdin. Adult £18, child £12.50 + transaction fee.

Leith Hill Place Dorking Peter and the Wolf Sat 30 May 5-6.30pm (entry from 3pm). Chamberhouse Wind Quintet with narrator present a family friendly version of Prokofiev’s classic work. Adult £9.50, child £7.50, family £30. Book on 0844 249 1895.

Haslemere Hall Bridge Rd, Haslemere 01428 642161 GRUFFALO PLUS with Julia Donaldson Mon 25 May 11am & 2.30pm. An hour of fun with children’s author Julia Donaldson. Julia will be acting out her stories and singing her songs with the help of her husband Malcolm – and you, the audience!

For ages 5+. Book early. £6.

PRINCES HALL Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Wed 27 - Thurs 28 May. Wed 1pm & 4pm, Thurs 10am & 1pm. Adult £15.50 & £13.50, child £13.50 & £11.50, family (of 4) £50 (family ticket not available online).

THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 The Sound of Music Mon 8 - Sat 20 June 7.30pm plus 2.30pm matinees on Wed & Sat. This wonderfully lavish new staging of The Sound of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family. £23.40 - £40.90 + £2.85 transaction fee.

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Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure Wed 24 - Thurs 25 June 1pm & 4.30pm.

Get ready to embark on an exciting new mission with the underwater adventure super heroes, Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, in the brand new live stage show. £18.40 + £2.85 transaction fee.

Watts Gallery Gardens & Woodlands Down Lane, Compton 01483 810235 Wind in the Willows Thurs 11 - Sat 27 June 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. Guildford Shakespeare Company bring Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows to Watts Gallery gardens and woodlands.

THE WEST END CENTRE Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Story Pocket Theatre: Arabian Nights Thurs 28 May 2.30pm. Boasting children’s laureate Michael Morpurgo as their patron, Story Pocket Theatre have received a raft of ecstatic five-star reviews for this, their first ever production.

Meet Sheherazade, the greatest storyteller of them all, on a thrilling magic carpet ride to a faraway land, and enjoy her feast of adventures and fantasies involving genies, villains, heroes and princesses. Be

transported to a wonderful world of mysterious marvels and tales retold with music, puppetry and theatrical magic. Running time: 60 mins. Ages 5+. £6.50.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 In the Mill Studio: My Friend Mole Sat 2 May 11am & 2pm. £9. A gentle tale of very special friendship and imagination, using live music, storytelling and a rich visual language that will delight and surprise its audience, both young and old. Most suitable for ages 3+.

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Sat 16 May 11am & 2pm. The classic tale of The Princess and the Pea is re-told by two bemused actors, some tartan ‘troos’ and an extravaganza of exquisite puppet figures. Most suitable for ages 3-7 years. £9.

Arabian Nights Sat 20 June. 11am & 2pm. £9. Be transported to a wonderful world of mysterious marvels as tales are retold with music, puppetry and theatrical magic. Most suitable for ages 4+.

Rapunzel Sat 23 May 11am & 2pm. Told in an inventive, visual and physical style, this story of a girl placed high-up in a tower above the world features live music and magical design. Most suitable for ages 3+. £9.

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What’s On May Half Term Holiday Camps & Sports Courses Blacknest Golf Club Blacknest Golf Club based just outside of Farnham, offers fun golf coaching for children aged 6 to 14. During School Holidays, day camps are available covering chipping, putting and full swing; all taught by PGA Professionals on the Driving Range and Academy Course. Blacknest have a session running on Wed 27th May. Visit www.blacknestgolf.co.uk for further information. Quote “Families Surrey West” when booking to get a FREE Junior Golf Glove.

Super Camps Super Camps are running their Multi Activity Camp at Christ’s College, Guildford from 26-29 May. For ages 4-14, Christ’s College offers a fabulous camp environment with acres of green space and a purposebuilt camp headquarters. £36 per day, £144 per week. www.supercamps.co.uk.

Creating Futures/The Gaming Zone Holiday Club Sports, arts and creative play for ages 4-12 during May half term at The Grange Infant School, Farnborough. A wide variety of sports to try, themed days and events, loads of different arts and crafts, den building, treasure hunts, cooking and much much more. Prices start at just £10.

The only holiday club where any profit made goes directly back into the charity ‘Creating Futures’. Email: clairedixon@ creatingfuturesrushmoor.org Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits run activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 yr olds - all camps are open to non-Barfield pupils. Activities include zip wire, climbing, quad biking, archery, swimming and team games, assault course, high and low ropes and lots more. Running 26-29 May from 8.30am-4pm (early drop off and late pick up available). 0700 3932610 www.3pks.co.uk.

Wild Learning Don’t hang about indoors this half term. Come and have an adventure with wild Learning Holiday clubs.

Den building, fire lighting, arts and crafts, outdoor games, tracking and trailing, camouflage, camp cooking, assault courses and pretty much anything else they can think of!

10.15am-4pm. Ages 5-11. Camps near Godalming, Farnham, Dorking, Crawley, Esher and Guildford. www.wild-learning.net 01483 424400.

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Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 Xtreme Activate Holiday Camp for 5 - 12 years runs from Tues 27 Fri 30 May, 10am-4pm, £24 per day.

4 days for £88. Xtreme Activate Xtra is from 8.30am - 6pm, £33 per day. 4 days for £124.

Junior Fast Track Gym Course Tues 26-Fri 29 May, 12-15yrs £26.50.

Archery Tues 26 May 2.30-4.30pm, 8 yrs +, £15.20.

Trampolining Thurs 28 May 10.30am-12noon or 12.30-2pm, 4-12 yrs, £9 per session.

Roller Skating Fun Tues 26 May 1.15-3.15pm or 3.305.30pm, all ages (under 6 year olds to have guardian supervision). £10 per session.

Star Track Athletics Wed 27, Thurs 28 & Fri 29 May 10am-3.30pm, 1 day £30, 2 days £40 and 3 days £50.

Dance Workshop Fri 29 May, 1.15-2.15pm, 6yrs + £6.20.

Frozen Theme Dance Workshop Tues 26 May, 1.15-2.15pm, 5+ yrs, £6.20 or 2.30- 3.30pm, 3-5 years (with guardian) £6.20.

Mini Tennis Munchkins Tues 26 May 1-2pm 3-5 yrs £8.60.

Mini Tennis Red Tues 26 May 2-4pm 5-10 yrs £10.50.

Ice Skating 4 Day Beginners Courses Ages 5 – 10 yrs, £40.

Tues 26 - Fri 29 May 11-11.30am or 11.30am-12noon.

Learn to Swim Courses Tues 26 - Fri 29 May 4 day courses £39.80 for 4 yrs + (maximum of 4 in a class) 9- 9.30am, stage 1 9.30-10am, stage 2 10-10.30am, stage 3A 4 Day Diving Courses Tues 26-Fri 29 May £29.40 for 5yrs + 9-9.45am, Flip n Fun 1 to 1 swimming courses and technical workshops also available please enquire 01483 443322 (select option 4).

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Fun, affordable, Ofsted approved childcare throughout May half term and the summer holidays for children aged 4-13 years. May Half Term 26/529/5: St Joseph’s Juniors Guildford, Bohunt School in Liphook and St Edmunds Primary in Godalming.

Standard Day 10am-4pm, Extended Days from 8.15am-6pm. Fantastic low prices from £19.25, 8% discount when booking full week, 3rd child goes free.

Sporty Kidz May Half Term Holiday Clubs are running from Tues 26-Fri 29 May 9-3pm at St Johns Village Hall, St Johns, Woking, and St Bede’s Junior School, Send, Woking. For ages 4-12. Early bird £20 per day, half day options. Childcare Vouchers accepted.

They run a variety of multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and in the afternoons, children learn a new sport each day.

For more info see www.SportyKidz. co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz.co.uk or call 07751 228196.

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Junior Squash Camp (8-13 yrs) Thurs 28 May 1-3pm. Emphasis on skills and gameplay development.

Mem £13, non-mem £15.

Tiny Tots Tennis Camp (3-6 yrs) Tues 26 – Thurs 28 May 9-10am.

Mem £19.50, non-mem £22.50.

Red, Orange & Green Ball Tennis Camp (6-10 yrs) Tues 26 – Thurs 28 May 10am-12pm.

Drills, skills and plenty of fun. Mem £39, non-mem £45.

All Day Tennis Camp (8-14 yrs) Fri 29 May 10am-4pm. A day of fun including games, prizes, technical advice and a mini tournament. Mem £39, non-mem £45.

Surrey Smashers Junior Badminton Camp (10-15 yrs) Tues 26 May 10.30am-4.30pm.

Coached by Surrey Smashers players, suitable for intermediate to advanced players of club and county standard. Mem £42, non-mem £48.

Junior Storm Netball Camp Thurs 28 May, Fri 29 May 10am-4pm.

School years 3 & 4 (ages 8+). Mem £36, non-mem £42 per day.

Junior Storm Netball Camp Thurs 28 May, Fri 29 May 10am-4pm.

School years 5 & 6. Mem £36, nonmem £42 per day.

Senior Storm Netball Camp Thurs 28 May, Fri 29 May 10am4pm. School years 7 & 8. Mem £36, non-mem £42.

Masterclass Storm Netball Camp Tues 26 May, Wed 27 May 10am4pm. School years 7-12. Decision making in attack and defence. Mem £36, non-mem £42 per day.

Junior Lacrosse Camp Tues 26 – Wed 27 May 10am12.30pm. Mem £25, non-mem £30.

School years 7-10. An opportunity to improve your lacrosse skill base focusing on skill development and matchplay. Suitable for intermediate to advance players.

Multi-Sports Camp (8 yrs+) Wed 27 May 10am-4pm. An opportunity to try a variety of sports including climbing, basketball, racket sports, fencing, rugby, lacrosse and circuits. Mem £39, non-mem £45.

Climbing 4-5 years. £7.50 per session: Mon 25 May 11.50am-12.30pm.

Tues 26 May 10.20-11am.

Wed 27 May 1-1.40pm and 1.50-2.30pm.

Thurs 28 May 10.20-11am.

Fri 29 May 1-1.40pm.

6-7 years. £10 per session: Mon 25 May 11.30am-12.30pm.

Tues 26 May 1-2pm.

Fri 29 May 2-3pm.

7-11 years. £15 per session: Mon 25 May 11.30am-1pm.

Tues 26 May 2-3.30pm.

Thurs 28 May 12-1.30pm.

11-17 years. £15 per session: Wed 27 May 11.30am-1pm.

Fri 29 May 1-2.30pm.

Swimming 1:1 Intensive Swim Camp (stage 4+) Tues 26 – Fri 29 May 30-minute timeslots available between 9-11am (last slot 10.30am) and 1.30-3pm (last slot 2.30pm). £72 per course.

Group Holiday Swim Courses (stage 3+). £28 per course Tues 26 – Fri 29 May Improvement to Breaststroke (stage 4+) 1.30-2pm.

Improvement to Butterfly (stage 5+) 2-2.30pm.

Introduction to Deep Water (stage 3+) 2.30-3pm.

1:1 High Performance Club Swimmers Tues 26 - Fri 29 May 30-minute timeslots available between 9-11am (last slot 10.30am) and 1.30-3pm (last slot 2.30pm). £72 per course.

Surrey Sports Park

What’s On NCT Nearly New Sales Pick up a bargain at one of these nearly new sales!

Farnham, Aldershot & District NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 20 June 1.30-3pm (1.15pm with valid NCT membership card) at Connaught Leisure Centre (Connaught School Sports Hall), Tongham Rd, Aldershot GU12 4AS.

Knaphill, Brookwood & Chobham NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 16 May at St John’s Memorial Hall, St John’s Village, GU21 7SQ. 10.30am, with early entrance at 10.15am for NCT members (with card).

North East Hampshire NCT Table Top Sale Sat 9 May at Court Moor School, Spring Woods, Fleet, GU52 7RY. Doors open at 10.15am (10am for NCT members with membership card). £1 donation for entry.

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