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

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Childcare and Nurseries Feature in our Jan/Feb 2016 issue - please call for advertising and editorial opportunities.

Sarah Hatch, Editor

Activities and events - by date Christmas Holiday Sports Courses & Holiday Camps and Christmas Fairs Christmas Light Switch Ons and Children’s Theatre & Pantos Nearly New Sales and Events for Adults

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My favourite issue of the year - our Christmas special! This issue is so full of wonderful things to do at this time of year, that I have hardly any room to say anything here except to say I wish all our readers and advertisers a very happy Christmas!

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Next issue: Jan/Feb issue. Ad booking deadline: 1st December.

Over 24,000 copies are delivered to local families. For more information about advertising call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk

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Boogie Beat Music and Movement was established in 2000 and it has now come to the Farnham, Aldershot and Farnborough area. It is suitable for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Come along and meet Hannah and Giggles the Boogie Beat Monkey.

Their classes incorporate dance themes based on traditional fairy tales and nursery rhymes such as The Gingerbread Man, The Three Little Pigs and Jack and the Beanstalk and they use all their own music and illustrations. Their classes help children to develop confidence, co-ordination and social skills whilst they learn to express themselves. Beautiful puppets are used from the Toy Box to sing songs and various large props such as a parachute and big ball are introduced throughout the sessions.

Party packages and nursery and infant school workshops are also available. Please contact hannah@boogiebeat.co.uk or 07971444670 or visit www.boogiebeat.co.uk.

New Art Classes for Under 5’s in Fernhurst and Witley

Open Days Fri 20 Nov Fri 18 Dec

Arty Fingers are launching inspiring art classes for children aged 1 1/2 to 5 years old.

Their classes cover a wide range of activities, from sketching to painting, from play dough to clay modelling, from decorating to making. Their aim is to equip pre-schoolers with the techniques and skills needed to convey their ideas.

Luisa, who is launching the classes says ‘We believe that creative activities are the building blocks of child development. As parents, we know how important it is for a child to develop the skills to communicate. Before the little ones can talk or write confidently, they can express their ideas visually. Accepting the mess that comes with painting or clay making tends to put parents off the path of creative activities.

At Arty Fingers, we do the cleaning bit, you do the fun bit.’ Please check www.artyfingers.co.uk or email hello@artyfingers.co.uk for details and bookings.

New Classes from Synergy Dance® at Charterhouse Club

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Synergy Dance® are launching junior Break Dance classes for 8-12 yrs (5.30-6.30pm) and 12-16 yrs (7.308.30pm) at Charterhouse Club and they are offering a free taster class on Friday 13th November at 5.30pm.

The course starts on 8th January. If your child wants to learn a lot of cool Break Dance moves this is the class for them! Classes include dance games, routines, fitness skills and great music and choreography. The course will teach Break Dance and also introduce Street, Hip Hop and Acrobatics later in the term. Action packed, fun and suitable for all – make new friends and explore creativity and imaginative dance. Synergy Dance® are also launching preschool dance classes at Charterhouse Club. Learn a mix of moves - jive, jump, stamp, wiggle, break, cheer or twirl! Classes will launch at Charterhouse Club on Tuesdays from 1.15-2pm for 2-4yrs on 12th January with a free taster class. These preschool classes also run at Guildford Spectrum on Saturdays 8.45-9.30am for 3-5yrs. Synergy Dance® classes for older children run at both Guildford Spectrum and Charterhouse Club. To book a place contact: info@synergydance.co.uk.

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For a fun day out, why not enter one of the three Santa and Rudolph Fun Runs that Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care are organising this year in Godalming, Hindhead and Aldershot! Everyone is welcome and you don’t even need to run – just walk or jog at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. If you pre-register, entry is only £14 for adults, and £7 for under 14s and this includes a Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers with a red nose for children, festive goodies and a medal for everyone who completes the course!

Get set for Christmas in Guildford with the return of the Guildford Little Book of Offers and free late night shopping parking.

It’s not about coming first, it’s about having festive fun for Hospice Care! Get friends and family to sponsor you, and raise money to help Phyllis Tuckwell provide the supportive and end of life care which it offers – free of charge – to those facing cancer, or other serious progressive illness, in West Surrey and North East Hampshire. Every day the Hospice Care charity supports over 250 patients and relatives in their own homes, at the Hospice in Farnham and at the Beacon Centre in Guildford, through a mix of medical care, nursing, therapies, counselling, social work and practical support. However, as the NHS/Government only covers 20% of its costs, it has to raise over £15,000 a day to be able to do this. Which is why it needs you to grab your Santa hat and get running!!

Visit www.pth.org.uk or call 01252 729446 to register today.

Julie and Hans Alexandersen celebrate 10 years at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm.

Over the years Santa Fir, situated between Shamley Green and Cranleigh, has been transformed into a wonderful place to visit and buy a freshly grown Christmas tree. A real family day out.

Each year they aim to add something new to the Santa Fir experience. This year they are delighted to welcome The 140 Field Cafe, who will be selling a variety of hot food and drinks and Firing Earth Mobile Pottery Studio, who will set up at the farm for the season, offering an opportunity to paint and take away Christmas tree decorations amongst other things.

A new reindeer was born on the farm this year called ‘Rocky’. He is looking forward to seeing everyone along with the rest of the herd, Ash, Nog, Snowy, Dora, Holly and Ivy. A local produce market will be at the farm on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th December. You can also visit Santa, browse the 2 fantastic shops, take a horse and cart ride, and lots more.

Please visit www.santafir.com for dates and more details.

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Back by popular demand the Guildford Little Book of Offers returns this year bursting with money saving incentives to help you get the most out of Christmas in Guildford. Featuring 120 vouchers, offers, competitions and giveaways from the town’s favourite retailers, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and lifestyle businesses it’s your passport to the prefect Christmas in Guildford, including great gift ideas, food and drink incentives and festive treats for yourself.

Pick up your Experience Guildford Little Book of Offers from Guildford Tourist Information Centre or other outlets throughout the town. For more information on the Guildford Little Book of Offers visit www.experienceguildford.com Get set for the start of late night Christmas shopping in Guildford and enjoy free parking in the town’s Pay and Display car parks every Thursday from 4pm on 26th November and 3rd, 10th and 17th December. Brought to you by Experience Guildford and supported

by Guildford Borough Council. Look out for stickers on ticket machines identifying times and dates and which car parks are involved or visit www.experienceguildford.com for more information.

Participating car parks include: Bedford Road Multi Storey, Leapale Road, Millbrook, G Live, Bedford Road Surface, Mary Road, Bright Hill, Commercial Road pay and display, Old Police Station and Upper High Street.

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New Stick Man Trail Alice Holt Forest Farnham is a great place for a wintry walk and from December you can follow the new Stick Man trail. On the trail there are activity stations over one mile, which is also suitable for pushchairs. Children will be able to make and leave their own Stick Man at the end of the trail. A £3.50 activity pack is available on site.

There are loads of great walks and cycle routes at Alice Holt, with lots of play areas. It has been a busy year with completion of the final stop on the Habitat Trail - the network of tunnels gives you the chance to feel like a rabbit in a warren.

The Alice Holt Christmas tree sales centre will open for business on 26 Nov and closes on 20 Dec depending on the number of trees remaining.

Species for sale are spruce and fir ranging from 5ft up to 9ft. Wreaths will also be on sale.

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Win one of two family tickets to see Beauty & the Beast at The Polka Theatre This winter, a red rose sparks a magical adventure for Belle and her prince in the enchanting classic Beauty and the Beast.

This timeless tale comes to life on Polka’s Main Stage from 20 Nov 2015 to 7 Feb 2016 brimming with magic, music and mystery.

Join Belle on a courageous journey to the Beast’s mysterious castle where she must overcome her fears and discover the true meaning of beauty.

Based in Wimbledon, Polka is one of the few theatre’s in the UK dedicated entirely to children aged 0-14. For more information and to book visit www. polkatheatre.com or call 020 8543 4888.

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Christmas Gift Guide Christmas Gift Recommendations from Enchanted Wood Toy Shop, Farnham

Offers are while stocks last. Enchanted Wood, 1-3 East St, Farnham GU9 7SX

For Boys

For Babies & Toddlers

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon - aim for the stars with the Millennium Falcon featuring streamlined design, detachable cockpit, spring-loaded shooter, holochess board and lots more.

Age 8+. £129.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Practice Pals - train with your favourite Turtle.

Size up your opponent, use your strength and take them down to win. Over 10 different phrases and sounds. Age 4+. Was £29.99 Now £14.99 at Enchanted Wood.

Half price!

The Thunderbirds Vehicle Superset at £29.99 is all go this Christmas. Included in the set is TB1, TB2, TB3 and a mini TB4. T1, T2 and T3 come with action rescue sounds and special features. Compatible with the Tracy Island (sold separately).

Save £5

Now only £29.99

Little Tikes Peak Road and Rail Set - this is a great mix of transport with a train, cars and a helicopter all combined into one playset. This 44 piece playset is easy to assemble and can be taken apart for compact storage. Age 18 months +. Save £5 at Enchanted Wood Was £39.99 Now £34.99.

Story-Telling Peter Rabbit - Peter Rabbit wants to tell you a story. Open his journal and he will start telling one of his many tales.

Pictures light up as Peter goes through his stories. Age 3+. £21.99.

For Girls Disney Princess Palace Pets Fashion Tails - these royal pets love to dress up and it’s all about the tail.

Includes 3 interchangeable furry tails, a brush for styling, a removable tiara, and a glamorous dress up glitter cape.

Each changeable tail gives your pet a unique look and style personality. Aged 4+. Was £9.99 Now £4.99 at Enchanted Wood.

Vtech Baby Sing and Discover Piano - bright and chunky musical keyboard with fun light-up buttons and beautifully illustrated songbook with turning pages. Select one of the two modes of play, learning or music mode, to learn colours, animals and instruments. Features light-up piano keys, a drum and a microphone for your little star to sing-along to the songs and popular melodies. Flashing lights and fun sound effects provide audio and visual stimulation. Age 6 - 30 months. Half Price at Enchanted Wood Was £24.99 Now £12.49.

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Sylvanian Families Cedar Terrace - Cedar Terrace is a large spacious house for the families of Sylvania. It has three wonderful floors with room for lots of furniture. The top floor has a large round window and a small balcony. The middle and ground floors have plenty of room too, ideal for when all the other families of Sylvania come to visit. Furniture and Figures sold separately. Was £39.99 Now £29.99 at Enchanted Wood.

LEGO DUPLO My First Bus - build the LEGO DUPLO My First Bus and use the specially decorated bricks to introduce your child to their ABCs. Age 18 months+. £12.99.

At £24.99, the Cool Create IDO3D Design Studio is incredibly popular right now. Link your 2D design using the templates or use your imagination. Dry with the UV spotlight and connect with IDO3D ink to make 3D masterpieces. Age 6+.

Exciting Games for Christmas

Pie Face - this exciting game went viral on YouTube earlier this year and is filled with fun and suspense. Just put some delicious whipped cream from home or the wet sponge on the “hand” and start turning the handles. It could go off at any time, so keep your fingers crossed and hope you’re not the one who gets a splat in the face! Age 4+. £19.99.

Chrono Bomb - calling all secret agents! Weave your way through the course without touching the cord and defuse the bomb before it explodes!

To successfully accomplish the mission, players must pick up all the object cards. Age 7+. £29.99.

Connect 4 Dunk - A fun game of connecting and blocking checkers, with a fresh new way to play. Can you sink 4 shots Half fast? Ramp up the challenge with 2 levels of difficulty. For 1 to 2 price! players. Age 6+. Was £14.99 Now £7.49 at Enchanted Wood.

Kanoodle Genius - our best selling game of 2015, it’s fun for all the family with the added benefit of a brain workout. There are both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional games to play. There are 202 separate puzzles to try. Ideal for long journeys. Age 8+. £9.99.

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Activities Pottery Painting Decoupage and other crafts.

Open 7 days a week & Thursday evenings.

18b The Plaza (Near Waitrose Car Park) Lower Street Haslemere GU27 2NX Tel: 01428 658068 E-Mail: info@happyhandsclub.co.uk

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Christmas Gift Guide Dandy Urchins “I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen”.

Dandy Urchins Top Picks for Christmas Presents: to Pears Gifts In a Tin – a 1 Apples brilliant range of gifts all neatly packaged in their own tin, ranging from Dig Your Own Dinosaur, Fashion A Flower Fairy and Paint Like An Egyptian, through to the delightful Farm and Train Sets. £10.

This is how Krissy felt each time she met her babies for the first time, and she truly believes that childhood should be one long adventure. This is the premise for Dandy Urchins – a unique children’s clothing and gift shop in the heart of Surrey, owned and run by Krissy.

Dandy Urchins offers a range of fabulous clothes and brilliant gifts for babies and kids of all ages. Whether for splashing through puddles, dancing at a party, playing in the garden or just hanging out, Dandy Urchins stocks the clothes and toys to let kids really be kids!!

The child friendly shop is based in the centre of Churt village, just minutes from the local playground, so why not combine a visit to the shop with a trip to the park? Their children’s play table allows your child to play whilst you shop, creating a relaxed shopping experience, and parking is available right outside the shop. If 10% you plan your trip for a Friday or Saturday, then Becky, their discount! children’s hairdresser will be in-store too – booking advisable!

Clothing brands include Kite Kids, Muddy Puddles,

Dandy Urchins are Salt Rock, Bob & Blossom, Craghoppers and offering readers a 10% more, whilst their thoughtful range of children’s discount throughout gifts and cards include activity and craft kits, Nov 2015 (full price items games and puzzles, and wooden toys. only, excludes hairdressing).

Mention Families when you So why not come and join the adventure in visit the shop, or use the Churt village – they would love to code ‘FamiliesNov10’ see you! Or, take a look at their lovely online. website www.dandyurchins.co.uk.

Flibberty Den Kits - encourage children to embrace the outdoors with these amazing den kits designed to capture children’s imaginations, offer open-ended play, be long lasting and most of all - great fun! £40.

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imagination and fun to create products that encourage children to play. One of our favourites is the Dinosaur Puppet Only Kit – an easy to make kit with no glue or scissors needed and £6.50! an activity booklet included. £6.50!

Bobo Blankies Hatley Pyjamas – a great gift when you don’t want a toy, these are still loads £12 of fun – my three kids always get a new pair of ‘Christmas Pyjamas’ to unwrap on Christmas Eve!! £24 from age 2 to 12 years, various designs.

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Bobo Blankies – one for the babies these adorable comforters are incredibly soft and their elastic arms can be wrapped around your child’s wrist so they won’t be dropped or lost! £12.

All these are available at www.dandyurchins.co.uk or from Dandy Urchins shop (01428 715344) in the centre of Churt, between Farnham and Hindhead.

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Happy Hands

Founded by Surrey writer and illustrator Ffi Jones, Belrose Books offers a unique personalised picture book production service. Whether you have an idea for a book or have already written a children's story, Belrose Books offers complete writing, editing, full-colour illustration, cover design and layout services.

The final creation is your own bespoke picture book.

Children and adults can create unique and personal gifts at Happy Hands, the new pottery painting and crafts studio in Haslemere. Mugs, vases, bowls and egg cups hand painted by your child are wonderful presents for grandparents who are hard to buy for! Or if your baby or toddler is a little young to create their own master piece, the studio will help you design something wonderful using their foot or hand prints.

Rates are flexible depending on your requirements. A proof copy is included in the price and additional copies are £12.99.

These are some of the comments Ffi has had from her customers: "I absolutely love the book. Thank you for getting it done in time for Christmas." "It was a hit and by far the favourite present. It's been talked about non-stop!" "I am delighted with the illustrations in the book. They are vibrant with colour and manage to bring my characters to life so well."

Also Ffi offers hardback personalised poster prints - your child is the star in a magical picture book page. See the image above for an example. For more information see www.ffijones.com or email belrosebooks@yahoo.co.uk.

Gifts In a Tin £10!

Give a Wild Gift!

Adopt an otter and you’ll be inspiring children to love the nature on their doorstep! European otters are considered to be “near threatened” and by adopting an otter with Surrey Wildlife Trust you will be contributing to their vital conservation work and helping to protect this charismatic animal.

Or why not paint a Christmas decoration or ornament? They have lots of different designs to choose from and it would make a lovely momento of Christmas 2015. Happy Hands Pottery Painting Studio is in The Plaza, near the Waitrose car park in Haslemere. They are open seven days a week.

Booking is advised. For more information please call 01428 658068 or email info@happyhandsclub.co.uk.

Adopt an otter for just £20 and you’ll receive an adoption pack which includes an adorable soft toy, a personalised adoption certificate, a colourful species fact sheet, a newsletter twice a year, a cute photograph, and a sticker to show your support. Please allow up to two weeks for delivery - orders for Christmas must be received by 14 December. Gift membership also available.

Please see surreywildlifetrust.org.

Unique Christmas Gifts

Hats on for Christmas!

Silver Pinkies and Paws has been making personalised silver print jewellery for over 8 years. Each piece is unique and captures finger, hand, foot or paw prints in fine silver with beautiful detail and the option of hand engraving. The standard range includes charm sized pieces that are ideal for bracelets or making into cufflinks, or pendant sized pieces that are popular for necklaces and keyrings. Both sizes can be made in a variety of shapes or customers can choose a handcut style creating an even more unique piece. Prices start at £35. These make ideal Christmas presents for parents and grandparents alike. The final date for receiving prints for jewellery to be made and despatched in time for Christmas is Mon 7th December – kits to take prints need to be ordered at least a week before. Please visit on facebook, email silverpinkiesandpaws@hotmail.com or call 07971384560 for a personalised service.

For older girls or adults, Brain Tumour Research’s Limited Edition brooches are a good gift idea. Celebrated Milliners Rachel Trevor Morgan and Vivien Sheriff are among those who have collaborated with the charity to produce these gorgeous brooches in order to raise funds for their annual ‘Wear A Hat Day’.

Suggested donation £10. Visit www. braintumourresearch.org or call 01296 733011.

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Independent Schools

Independent School Open Days

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

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Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 5 March 2016 11am-12.30pm.

Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School 01420 82070

Fri 26 Feb 2016 9.30am-12pm.

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

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

Thurs 4 Feb 2016 10am-12pm Mixed 2-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Sat 14 May 2016 9.30am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Thurs 25 Feb & Mon 29 Feb 2016 Fri 22 April & Tues 26 April 2016 Mixed 3-13 years.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Fri 6 Nov 10.15am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Coworth Flexlands School Chobham 01276 855707

Pennthorpe School, Rudgwick 01403 822391

Sat 5 & Tues 8 March 2016.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Fri 6 Nov 9-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

The Royal School Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052

Jnr School: Fri 12 Feb 2016 at the Hindhead site. Girls 6 wks-18 yrs, Boys 6 wks-11 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Fri 5 Feb 2016 10am-12pm.

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

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Fri 11 March 2016 9-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665

Prep School: Fri 6 Nov 2015, Fri 5 Feb 2016 9.45am Girls 4-18 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 6 Feb 2016 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-16 years.

Please contact the school Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Thurs 19 Nov 10am-11.30am.

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

Cranleigh Prep School Cranleigh 01483 542051

Sat 27 Feb 2016 9.45am-12pm.

Mixed 7-13 years.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Cranmore School West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 4 March, Sat 5 March 2016.

Mixed 2 ½ - 13 years.

Fri 5 Feb & Sat 6 Feb 2016 9.30am-12pm Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-16 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Sat 5 March 2016 10am-1pm.

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

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Fri 6 May 2016 10am-12.30pm.

Girls 2-18 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Thurs 12 Nov 9.30am Mixed 3-18 years.

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

Jnr School: Wed 4 Nov 9.15am, Tues 1 March 2016 9.15am.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Thurs 5 Nov 9.15am, Tues 26 Jan 2016 9.15am Boys 3-4 years, Girls 3-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 11 Feb 2016 10am.

Mixed 2-7 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853

Junior School: Tues 17 Nov 10am Girls 4-18 years.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Sat 7 Nov, Sat 7 March 2016 10am.

Girls 3-11 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Sat 6 Feb 2016 10am-1pm Boys from the term they turn 3-13 years, Girls from the term they turn 3 up to 4 yrs.

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

Brookham (ages 3-7) Fri 5 Feb 2016 Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 6 Feb 2016.

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Tues 1 March 9.15am for 9.30am start.

Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

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

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

Mixed 2-18 years.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-13 years.

Longacre School Shamley Green 01483 893225

Whole School: Thurs 19 Nov 2015, Tues 9 Feb 2016 Early Years: Wed 20 Jan 2016 Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

Please contact the school.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Manor House School and Nursery, Bookham 01372 457077

Tues 9 Feb 2016.

Girls 2-16 years. admissions@manorhouseschool.org

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please contact the school.

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Co-Education Sport at Cranmore Following the exciting announcement that Cranmore has extended its provision for girls, its excellent current sporting programme is being developed and adjusted to cater for the following sports within co-education sport: netball, hockey (indoor and outdoor), dance, swimming, gymnastics, cricket, golf, biathlon and tennis.

Over 20+ sports are currently played at Cranmore and particular attention is paid to the above sports within the Games Programme development of Co-Education sport.

So, what does success look like for co-ed sport in the future? All PE lessons will be mixed (gymnastics, swimming, invasion games, dance, athletics, striking and fielding, golf) and games sessions will have both single sex and mixed sporting provision. All lessons will be fully integrated, therefore striving for active enjoyment and there is a clear competition and fixture structure for both mixed and single sex sport.

Amesbury Opens Stunning Visual Arts Centre Amesbury celebrates the opening of its stunning £1m Visual Arts Centre offering an unrivalled range of facilities for children across the spectrum of visual arts expression. Designed by leading London architects TP Bennett the striking and contemporary building, which features a mature Scots Pine within it, has been constructed of the highest standards of building efficiency and sustainability creating a flexible, light and airy working space for children of all ages.

Nigel Taylor, Headmaster, commented “The Arts has always been a really important part of what we do at Amesbury and this truly inspirational centre located within the heart of the school © Nick Guttridge symbolises this. It is an enriching centre that not only boasts specialist art facilities but its very own tree living within it, a true masterpiece working with nature and blending old with new. Seeing the Visual Arts Centre fully utilised, and the excitement of the children working within it, is enriching and a true embodiment of our ethos”.

Independent Schools ISL Surrey Achieves Top Level of Accreditation The International School of London (ISL) Surrey has received an unprecedented third accreditation for the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), achieving the highest level, Mastering, in all nine areas of the review. In awarding the accreditation, IPC Head Sarah Brown said that ISL Surrey “is the first school to achieve three IPC accreditations.” To date, ISL Surrey is the only school in the world to have achieved this milestone.

Commenting on the report, ISL Group Managing Director Amin Makarem noted that “this has been a momentous year for ISL Surrey in that it has achieved this re-accreditation at the IPC Mastering level, as well as successful verification visits for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. We are delighted that the school’s efforts in providing such an enriching learning experience are evident to all and that all the hard work has been recognized externally for the third time.”

ISL Surrey accepts students from age 2, from Nursery, through the IB Diploma. For further information on the ISL Surrey or its IPC or IB Programmes, please consult the website, www.islsurrey.org. To schedule a visit, telephone 01483 750409 or email admissions@islsurrey.org.

Barrow Hills School to Offer Nursery Provision Hermione Burnett who will be joining the nursery in January on the day of her 2nd birthday.

Barrow Hills School in Witley has announced that it will offer nursery provision for children aged two and above, starting from January 2016.

The on-site Nursery will initially offer a maximum of 12 high-quality places for children during the school’s academic year. It is envisaged the Nursery will help to create a greater choice and flexibility for parents and make it easier for them to access the childcare and early education services they need. The ‘learning’ focused hours of Nursery will be from 8.15am to 3.15pm with ‘wrap round’ care offered from 8am to 6pm to fit with the demands of modern working life. Existing floor space within the Early Years Department will be used to accommodate the nursery which, alongside some interior building work and the purchase of premium age-related furniture, play equipment, educational toys and resources, will provide an excellent addition to their long established existing Pre-Prep portfolio.

The decision to provide a nursery facility at the school provides parents with access to a seamless education for their child from the age of two to 13 years – ensuring the consistency and continuity that helps to create a stable and secure learning environment. For more information please contact Pauline McBrown, Registrar on 01428 683639 or email registrar@barrowhills.org.

Olympic Opening For New Longacre School Hall Pupils at Longacre School in Surrey have been enjoying the use of their new Palmer Hall facilities for creative arts and sport opened by Olympians Colin Jackson CBE and Roger Black MBE in June 2015.

Longacre School pupils enjoying their new indoor sports facilities

The large, two storey hall is the second phase of a 10-year building strategy at this independent preparatory school for girls and boys aged 2 ½ to 11 years in Shamley Green, Surrey. The building provides a modern performance space, creative arts studio and music practice rooms as well as spacious area for a wide range of indoor sports including netball, hockey, football, badminton, tennis, basketball and trampolining. The School’s future plans include the development of a modern kitchen and dining room, and an additional classroom block incorporating further specialist teaching rooms.

Educating for Confidence from Nursery to Sixth Form

Child-Centred Education Registered Charity number: 307048

from Age 2-18 • Magic Tree Nursery • Full day Early Years Programme

At Farlington we educate for confidence; our girls are happy, successful individuals.

To arrange a personal visit at a mutually convenient time, please contact our Registrar on 01403 282 573.

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

• International Primary Curriculum • French & Spanish from age 3 • Mother Tongue enrichment programme • IB offered from age 16-18 • OFSTED Outstanding 01483 750 409 admissions@islsurrey.org

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Where To See Santa

Santa will also be at several Christmas Fairs and other events - please see our What’s On listing on pages 13-23.

CAMBERLEY These are the places I will be visiting - please come and tell me what you want for Christmas!

The Mall

01276 22325 Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto from Sat 5 Dec - Thurs 24 Dec, open every day.

You can pre book online at www.themall.co.uk/ camberley. £4 for visit and gift.

CHESSINGTON Chessington Garden Centre

Santa will be in his grotto from Sat 14 Nov Thurs 24 Dec. Child £12, includes wrapped gift, Adults £3.50, free for babies in arms (up to 12 months). For more details or to book please see www.chessingtongardencentre.co.uk.

COBHAM Painshill Park

ALDERSHOT

Visit Father Christmas in the Crystal Grotto.

5-24 Dec. Booking essential: 01932 584284.

The Wellington Shopping Centre

Squire’s Garden Centre

The Wellington, Aldershot are pleased to announce that Father Christmas will be there to take Christmas Present Lists from all the good girls and boys in his Grotto on the Lower Mall again this year. He will be there every weekend from 5 December 11am-4pm (closed 1.302pm) on Saturdays and 11am-3pm on Sundays until Christmas, plus he’ll also be there on Christmas Eve 11am-2pm. He will also be making a special appearance on Saturday 21 November to switch on the Christmas Lights at 12pm and then in the grotto from 12pm-2.30pm for Kids Club Member VIPs (pre-booked spaces) and from 3-5pm for general public. The Kids Club is free to join for children aged 3-10 (ourkidsclub.co.uk). Come along and visit Santa, drop off your list, collect your FREE gift, have your photograph taken and then be on your best behaviour and you may receive the presents you asked for on Christmas morning. (Additional cost for photograph).

ALTON Watercress Line Santa Specials

On 5, 6, 12, 13, 19-24 December. See Santa on a steam train - the perfect way to start Christmas! Join Santa as you steam on a magical one hour round trip through the scenic Hampshire countryside. Santa visits every child at their seat with a special gift! Includes white wine and mince pie for the grown-ups and soft drinks for the children. Departing from either Alresford or Alton, Santa Specials are by advance booking only. Fares from £18 and includes all booking fees. Wheelchair passengers depart from Watercress Line Alresford only, please book Santa Specials by telephone.

To find out more and to book your tickets, clickety click to www. watercressline. co.uk.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If booking is available to see Santa we recommend booking (and sometimes it is essential), if you don’t need to book please double check times and dates with organiser, as sometimes Santa changes his plans (the North Pole weather can play havoc with his travel arrangements!).

DORKING Denbies Wine Estate

London Road, Dorking 01306876616 See Father Christmas in his Cellar Grotto. Call for booking details or see www.denbies.co.uk.

FARNBOROUGH Princes Mead Shopping Centre

Stoke Rd, Cobham 01932 862530. Meet Santa in his free grotto every Saturday and Sunday from 28 Nov – 20 Dec (Sat 10.30am-4pm, Sun 10.30am-3.30pm - not between 1-2pm).

01252 375520 Free Santa’s Toy Box Grotto every weekend till Christmas from Sun 29 Nov 11am-3.30pm. Santa arrives at 11am on Sat 28 Nov during a day of family fun for the Christmas Light switch on at 4.30pm.

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Birdworld

101-105 High St, Cranleigh. Santa will be in his grotto on various dates from Sat 21 Nov-24 Dec. Booking essential. For details call 01483 273777.

Santa will be visiting Birdworld this Christmas for information and booking details see www.birdworld.co.uk or call 01420 22992.

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm

Elphicks Department Store

On Guildford Road between Shamley Green and Cranleigh. For satnavs the postcode is GU5 0SQ www.santafir.com 01483 271770 Come and see Father Christmas arrive at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm on Sat 28 Nov at midday, all welcome. Visit Santa in his grotto (£3 per child) with all proceeds going to local charities, no booking required and all children get a present. There is also a special Santa letter box where you can post a letter to Father Christmas.

Ride the Barrel Train through the plantation and past the reindeer, free of charge. Also available is heavy horse and carriage rides,there are no age restrictions. All the above attractions (including Santa’s Grotto) are available on 28, 29 Nov, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 Dec from 10am to 4pm. There are lots of fresh home grown Christmas trees to choose from and fantastic shops for decorations and gifts, so why not get your fresh Christmas tree at the same time as visiting Santa? At the weekend there is complimentary hot berry juice and a must see are the beautiful resident reindeer, also this year meet Rocky the baby reindeer born in June. Shop in the local produce market on 5, 6, 12 and 13 Dec. Christmas Tree Farm and Shops are open daily 9am-6pm from 23 Nov closing on 24 Dec at 3pm. Visit www. santafir.com for directions and further details.

West St, Farnham 01252 716222 Father Christmas will be in his Grotto on Sat 5, 12 and 19 Dec from 10.30am-4.30pm (Santa has his lunch from 1-2pm). Small charge includes a gift.

No booking needed.

Squire’s Garden Centre

Badshot Lea. Santa will be in his Ice Grotto every weekend until Christmas from Sat 28 Nov plus Sat 21 Nov and 21-24 Dec. For booking details see www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

The Rural Life Centre

Experience the magical “Santa Specials” at the Rural Life Centre, Reeds Rd, Tilford, near Farnham on 5, 6, 12 and 13 Dec. Take a magical journey on the light railway.

Visit the toy workshop, see the live animals and model railway and enjoy a mince pie and a drink (included in ticket). Then be greeted

by Mother Christmas and see Santa in his grotto with presents for the children. All included in the ticket, which costs £11.50 for children and £7 for adults. Booking is essential.

Further details at www.rural-life.org.uk or call 01252 795571.

GODALMING Squire’s Garden Centre

Portsmouth Road, Milford. Santa will be in his Grotto every weekend until Christmas from Sat 28 Nov plus 21-24 Dec. For booking details please see www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm

Where To See Santa Win a family ticket to see Jack & the Beanstalk on ice!

Spectrum will be home to a big, bad giant, a golden goose and a magical beanstalk this Christmas as the popular pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ takes to the ice from Fri 11 - Sun 13 Dec. This classic fairy story adaptation combines all the ingredients for a great show - a dashing hero, a pantomime dame, a sprinkle of magic and plenty of comedy. To book visit guildfordspectrum.co.uk or call 01483 443333.

For your chance to win a family ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) for the 6pm performance on Fri 11 Dec please visit www.FamiliesSurreyWest. co.uk/Competitions. Competition closes 30th Nov 2015.

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Christmas Light Switch On Event – Saturday 21st November

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On 21 Nov Grotto open 12-2pm for Kids Club VIP only, 3-5pm open to public

Christmas Fayre – Saturday 14th November

Grotto Opening Hours – Sat 5th, 12th & 19th Dec 11am – 4pm (Closed 1.30-2pm) Sun 6th,www.thewellingtoncentre.co.uk 13th & 20th Dec 11am – 3pm. Christmas Eve 11am – 2pm

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Dynamic Tots offer energetic half hour dance classes for 2-6 year olds in Ballet and Street Dance.

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Classes in: Woking, Burpham, Worplesdon, Godalming, Cranleigh and Weybridge

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Sutton Green Rd, Sutton Green, Guildford, GU4 7QD. Meet Santa in his grotto on Saturday 5 December at the Sutton Green Christmas Fair at Elm Nursery. From 10am3pm. Plenty for Children - Father Christmas, face painting, ive animal nativity, children’s farm and ‘pocket money’ stalls.

No booking needed. www.elmnursery.co.uk.

Surrey Wildlife Trust

Come to Nower Wood on Sat 12 Dec for “Christmas in the Woods”. Discover how the wildlife in the woods survives the winter and enjoy a walk to Santa’s special woodland grotto. Boys and girls will receive a gift from Father Christmas and will be given the opportunity to take part in a range of outdoor activities. To finish, you’ll warm up with a hot chocolate and make a Christmas decoration. 10am-12noon or 1-3pm Booking essential on 01372 379509. Adult £3, child £13.

LOXWOOD The Wey & Arun Canal

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Loxwood, W Sussex. Meet Santa and his helpers as you cruise along the canal. All under 12s receive a gift from Santa! 11am, 12noon and 2pm on 6, 13, 20, 21, 22 and 23 Dec. Booking essential. Call 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk.

Hatchlands Park

WEST HORSLEY

London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797. After the Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas Show all children can meet Santa and receive a gift.

Booking essential. Wed 9 Dec - Thurs 24 Dec. Santa will be at Hatchlands Park on Sat 5 & Sun 6, Sat 12 & Sun 13 and Sat 19 and Sun 20 December. Plus you can solve the tricky trail to help Wizard Wix save Christmas and enjoy fun festive crafts. Admission + £5 to see Santa.

One of the charming illustrations Booking essential for Santa on 01483 that forms part of the Christmas trail. Victoria Stone 444334.

HASLEMERE Haslemere Educational Museum Santa will be in his Victorian Parlour on Sat 19 Dec, Tues 22 Dec and Wed 23 Dec 10.30am4.30pm and Thurs 24 Dec 10.30am-12.30pm.

Mem £4, non-mem £5. Children receive a gift.

Santa will also be at the Museum on Sun 6 Dec. (11am-3pm) £3. No need to book.

LEATHERHEAD Bocketts Farm Park

Fetcham, Leatherhead 01372 363764.

Experience a Magical Christmas at Bocketts Farm, as Father Christmas returns. From 26th November to 24th December, children will love to hop on board the Santa Express to his magical hay barn workshop. Once inside, each child will meet Father Christmas and receive a gift! No advance booking necessary. Simply turn up on the day and book into the next available time slot. There’s no queuing so you can enjoy the farm while you wait! Tickets to see Father Christmas cost £8 (in addition to farm entry cost). Also this December there will be 25 gorgeous new born lambs due, a children’s craft area, Christmas trail and plenty of indoor play!

Open daily 10am – 5.30pm.

Santa times vary. Visit www. bockettsfarm. co.uk for more information.

Squire’s Garden Centre

Epsom Rd, West Horsley. Meet Santa in his free grotto every Saturday and Sunday from 28 Nov – 20 Dec (Sat 10.30am-4pm, Sun 10.30am-3.30pm).

Plus 21-23 Dec 10.30am-5pm and 24 Dec 10.30am-2pm. Santa won’t be in his grotto from 1-2pm. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

WINCHESTER Marwell Wildlife

Meet Santa in his grotto, plus lots more entertainment. Selected dates from 21 Nov - 24 Dec. Please book. www.marwell.org.uk/christmas.

WISBOROUGH GREEN Fishers Adventure Farm Park

Wisborough Green, W Sussex. 01403 700063 A spectacular experience awaits you at Fishers Adventure Farm Park’s ‘The Magic of Christmas’.

A magical winding pathway, with an array of twinkling lights, guides you towards a cosy log fire in Father Christmas’s festive grotto. You’ll be able to pick your own present in the enchanting Toy Factory with the cheery elves and join in the carols at the interactive nativity. Father Christmas will be there on Sat 12 & Sun 13 Dec and Sat 19 Thurs 24 Dec. Booking is advised for Santa.

WOKING Mizens Railway

Knaphill. Santa will be visiting on Sun 6, 13 and 20 Dec. Adult £8, child £8 + booking fee. All child ticket holders get a present from Father Christmas and adults receive a hot drink and mince pie.

Booking essential. www.mizens-santa.org.uk.

RHS Garden Wisley

On 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 and 24 Dec decorate festive gingerbread and listen to stories with Santa. Suitable for 3+ years with an adult.

Admission + £5 per child for RHS members and non-members. Please book on 0203 1765830.

Squire’s Garden Centre

Littlewick Road, Horsell, Woking. Meet Santa in his free grotto every Saturday and Sunday from 28 Nov – 20 Dec, (Sat 10.30am-4pm, Sun 10.30am3.30pm - not between 1-2pm).

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

Friday 6 November

Wed 11 November

Elmer and Wilbur Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with an adult. 10.3011.30am. Adult £1, child £2, no need to book.

Toddler Day, The Look Out Discovery Centre See 10 Nov.

Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 9.30-11am. Join Charlie the Chimp for singing, stories and crafts. For under 5s with an adult. Booking essential. £5, sibling £2.50.

Saturday 7 November Autumn Acorn Animals Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Use acorns and other seeds to create a variety of imaginative animals. For 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.3012pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Autumn Garden Activity Day Flourish Garden Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Make a leaf mask or an autumn mobile. For children of all ages. £2 per child. Booking essential on cgp@live.co.uk or call Kate on 07500087689. 11am-1pm.

Wild Club - History Day Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst 01483 275 990 Free drop in session for 0-5 yr olds, their parents and any older siblings meeting in the community hall ‘The Burrow’. 10am-12pm. Explore the history of Sayers Croft Field Centre through various crafts and activities including a “Dig for Victory” to find vegetables in the victory garden.

Meet the Moos Meeting point: Newlands Corner Visitors Centre, Shere Road, Guildford, 10am-11.30am. Join Ranger Lucy Bryce for an introduction to the Newlands Corner cows. Distance 2 miles. Adult £3, child £1. Booking essential on 07968 832501 or email lucy.bryce@surreywt.org.uk.

15 Minutes of Fun - Firework Pictures, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free family craft activities.

Drop-in anytime from 1.30-3.30 pm.

Tuesday 10 November Toddler Day The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 Extra activities for toddlers from 10am-4pm include art and craft activities, storytelling and face or hand painting. Princes and princesses theme.

Toddler Tuesdays Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Remembrance Wreaths. Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

What’s On Diary Our strong team of qualified coaches run classes from crawlers to adults:

•Recreational classes for pre-school

Friday 13 November Free Junior Break Dance Taster Class, Charterhouse Club Duke’s Drive, Godalming GU7 2RS synergydance.co.uk Free. Two new junior Break Dance classes for ages 8-12 years (at 5.30-6.30pm) and for 12-16 years (7.30-8.30pm) are launching at Charterhouse Club on 8th January - come along tonight at 5.30pm for a free taster class. Learn a lot of cool Break dance moves! Dance games, routines, fitness skills and great music and choreography. There is some flexibility with age. To book please contact: info@synergydance.co.uk

children through to adults in a range of disciplines for all abilities.

•Our holiday courses include general gymnastics, freestyle and cheerleading classes.

•All of our gymnastics classes are now fully inclusive.

•Our successful squad training

programme develops gymnasts for national and international competitions.

Based in a purpose built Contact us now to join gym facility opposite Visit www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk Woking Leisure Centre. or call 01483 771426 to book a free trial.

Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA 01483 737800 Please pre-book. For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.45am. £3 per child, adult free.

Saturday 14 November Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Discover! Dazzling Designs In this hour-long family tour, discover the stories behind the pictures and sculptures with actors, musicians, artists and storytellers. 2pm. Free with admission.

Watts Academy Workshop: Ceramics Design a plate inspired by the beautiful ceramics made

by William De Morgan. Advance booking recommended. 10.30am1pm for 12-14 years and 2-4.30pm for 15-18 years. £7.50.

Magical winter walks and seeing Santa with the kids

Forever Young Family Crafts: Beautiful Bottle Lamps The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Make your own beautiful bottle lamp. Suitable for ages 3+ with an adult. £3 per person. Please pre-book to avoid disappointment.

10.30am-12.30pm.

Lantern Making Workshop Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 2-4pm. For ages 7-13. Get ready for Cranleigh’s Christmas lights switch on and create beautiful lanterns to parade with along the High Street. £7. Please book.

Christmas inspired by RHS Garden Wisley

Image: © RHS/Lee Beel

Tuesday 17 November Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun.

For under 5s with an adult. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day.

11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2.

5-20 Dec (weekends) and 23-24 Dec rhs.org.uk/wisley RHS Registered Charity Number: 222879 / SC038262

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

What’s On Diary Thursday 19 November Arts and Crafts Workshop The Square Camberley Decorate a Bauble for The Mall’s Christmas Tree plus arts & crafts activity. 3pm-8pm.

paper and enjoy seasonal Victorian storytelling, minced pies, mulled wine, music and shopping as the kaleidoscopic Watts Winter Illuminations by Perk and Rowe are switched on. 2 for 1 admission, Kids go Free. 5pm-9pm.

Friday 20 November

Fri 27 Nov - Sun 28 Feb

Snail Trail Haslemere Educational Museum, 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Follow the story of one snail’s trail and then make a trail of your own.

For under 5s with an adult. 1.302.30pm. Adult £1, child £2, no need to book.

Verey Winter Illuminations Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Explore the wintery woodlands to discover these works created specifically for the Artists’ Village by contemporary artists Terry Perk and Julian Rowe.

Come outside into the grounds of the gallery to experience the magic of the Winter Illuminations installation. Back by popular demand, this year Perk & Rowe have collaborated to create a space to enjoy light and nature all in the same place. The mosaics of kaleidoscope lights are inspired by the medieval imagery of the terracotta tiles in Watts Chapel. Please check www.wattsgallery.org.uk for opening days and times.

Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 6 November.

Saturday 21 November Comedy Club 4 Kids Workshop G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 11.30am-2pm. Learn stand-up, pick up a microphone and feel confident in front of an audience.

During this fun session professional comics from Comedy Club 4 Kids will show participants how to write and perform comedy. Perfect for absolute beginners. Ages 7 – 11.

Please pre-book. £20.

Frozen Sing-a-long (PG) Cranleigh Arts Centre 1 High St, Cranleigh 01483 278000 11am. Adult £7.50, 16 and under £5.

Please pre-book.

Santa and Rudolph Fun Run Broadwater Park Summers Road, Godalming, GU7 3BH 11am. Santa fun run where you and your friends and family can join in the 5k walk or run in the build up to Christmas! If you pre-register entry is Adults: £14, under 14s £7 - registration fee includes Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers and red nose for children! Raising money for local charity, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. Please register at www.pth.org.uk/events/ santa-fun-run-godalming/.

Monday 23 November Pop Up Adventure - Winter Enchanted Wood Toys 1-3 East St, Farnham 10-10.45am.

A free session incorporating storytelling, dance, drama and a craft for under 5’s with an adult.

Free but places must be booked in advance on actoneadventures.co.uk, email joanne@actoneadventures. co.uk or call 07956 182 488.

Thursday 26 November Arts and Crafts Workshop The Square See listing on 19 Nov.

Saturday 28 November Postman Pat® Comes to White Lion Walk Shopping Centre Guildford Postman Pat will be making personal appearances at intervals between 11am-4pm.

Santa’s Arrival Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm Guildford Rd, Shamley Green, Guildford GU5 0SQ Come and see Father Christmas arrive at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm at midday!

Visit Santa in his grotto (£3 per child) with all proceeds going to local charities, no booking required and all children get a present. There is also a special Santa letter box where you can post a letter to Father Christmas. You can ride the Barrel Train through the plantation and past the reindeer, free of charge. Also available is heavy horse and carriage rides, there are no age restrictions.

Plus, Firing Earth Pottery Painting will be there and Kim Robson from Eagle Radio will be broadcasting live from the farm with Eggbert the Eagle Radio mascot. Santa Fir is on Guildford Road between Shamley Green and Cranleigh.

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

FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER Watts at Dusk, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 Get into the seasonal spirit! Craft your own wrapping-

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Dynamic Tots’ Christmas Fun Day

Sunday 29 November

Thur 3 Dec - Sun 3 Jan

Christmas Fun Day Worplesdon Memorial Hall Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford www.dynamicperformingarts.co.uk Dynamic Tots invites you to their Christmas Fun Day. The fun filled afternoon will include free ballet tots and street tots dance classes, class performances on stage, face painting, cake sale and Santa in his Grotto. No booking necessary. For 2-6yrs with an adult. 2.30-4.30pm. £1 per person. Everyone welcome - a great day to find out more about Dynamic Tots Dance classes.

Christmas Glow at Wisley RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Please check www.rhs.org.uk/ gardens/wisley for opening days and times. Included in admission. Enjoy the atmosphere of the festive season with the Jigantics light installations dotted around the garden in the shape of magical, giant illuminated flowers. Look out for the natural Christmas decorations around the garden, from holly wreaths to carpets of ivy. Visit at dusk as the garden opens until 5pm (last entry 4pm).

Tuesday 1 December

Friday 4 December

Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 17 Nov.

Gruffulo Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Listen to the story and make your own Gruffulo picture. For under 5s with an adult. 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2, no need to book.

Wednesday 2 December Christmas Glow Light Switch-on RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Watch RHS Ambassador Mary Berry switch on the Wisley Christmas lights at 5pm, and then enjoy a Christmas shopping evening until 8.30pm.

There will be sparkling seasonal decorations and RHS gifts, plants and books to make Christmas shopping a pleasure. The Wisley Christmas Shop will be open until 24 Dec. Mary Berry will also be doing a book signing at Wisley Christmas shop.

Natural Christmas Decorations Flourish Garden Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Including pine cone fairies and reindeers. Refreshments included.

For 7yrs+. £5. Booking essential on cgp@live.co.uk or call Kate on 07500087689. 4.30-6.30pm.

Wed 2 - Sun 6 December Christmas Tree Festival St Andrew’s Parish Church Upper Church Lane, Farnham Check www.StAndrewsFarnham.org for opening times. See the exciting display and wonderful designs of over 60 trees in all colours and sizes.

Refreshments and live music. Free.

Thursday 3 December Arts and Crafts Workshop The Square, See listing on 19 Nov. The Muppet Christmas Carol (U) The Electric Theatre Onslow St, Guildford 01483 444789 Includes arty fun beforehand, hot chocolate and marshmallows! Film at 5pm. £5. Please book.

Museum Monkeys See 6 Nov.

Fri 4 - Wed 23 December A 1930s Christmas Party Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham 01372 452048 11am4pm. See Polesden Lacey dressed up for a glamorous Christmas party in the 1930s plus there’s a trail looking for Mrs Greville’s mischievous dogs and children will receive a gift after writing a letter for Santa. Admission + adult £4, child £2, family £10. See website for opening details.

Saturday 5 December Christmas Carols and Shopping with Donkeys, Lockwood Centre Hatch Lane, Wormley, Godalming, See www.rspca.org.uk/lockwood.

15 Minutes of Fun - Xmas Shaker Cards, Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free family craft activities. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-3.30 pm.

Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa RHS Garden Wisley Woking, GU23 6QB 0845 2609000 On 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 23-24 December, come and decorate festive gingerbread and listen to stories with Santa. Suitable for 3+ years with an adult. Admission + £5 per child for RHS members and nonmembers for storytelling with Santa and gingerbread decorating. Please check website for times. Please book by calling 0203 1765830.

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What’s On Diary Sat 5 December CONT.

Tuesday 8 December

Forever Young Family Crafts The West End Centre Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 Festive wreaths. For ages 3+ with an adult. £3pp. Pre-book to avoid disappointment. 10.30am-12.30pm.

Toddler Tuesdays - Roaming Reindeers, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free drop-in fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation).

No need to book. 10.30am-12pm.

Get Wrapping!

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Design and make your own hand printed wrapping paper. For 5-11 yrs. Booking advised. 10.30-12pm.

Thursday 10 December

How Wizard Wix Saved Christmas, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 11am-4pm.

Solve the tricky trail to help Wizard Wix save Christmas. Take part in fun festive crafts and even meet Father Christmas himself. Admission + £5 to meet Father Christmas. Booking essential for Santa on 01483 444334.

Natural Christmas Decorations Flourish Garden Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley, £5. For 7yrs+. 11am-1pm. Including pine cone fairies and reindeers.

Booking essential on cgp@live.co.uk.

Wartime Christmas Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 01252 71509 Find out how they made do in World War II. Booking required. For ages 3-10 years, £5. 11am-12.30pm.

Sat 5 Dec - Mon 4 Jan Christmas Display in the Glasshouse, RHS Garden Wisley Woking, GU23 6QB 0845 2609000 Please check website for opening days and times. At Christmas, the Glasshouse display is turned into something magical. Hundreds of plants are specially grown including poinsettias for a large Christmas tree and the Tropical Zone is transformed by vibrant colours. Look for exciting pond displays, and don’t miss the ropes made of soft Tillandsia, hanging like tinsel. Included in admission.

Sunday 6 December Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

Public Open Afternoon Christmas Special, Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd, Guildford Train rides from 11am-3pm.

How Wizard Wix Saved Christmas See listing on 5 Dec.

Monday 7 December Arty Adventures - Christmas Simply Play 248 Shawfield Rd, Ash Vale GU12 5DJ Make cards, decorations and presents. Includes an hours play in the role play area too. For ages 1-4 years (younger children will need more help). Please book on www. simply-play.org.uk. 1.30-3.15pm. £8.

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Toddler Day The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell 01344 354400 Extra activities for toddlers from 10am-4pm. Christmas theme.

Friday 11 December Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 13 Nov. Toddler Day, The Look Out Discovery Centre See 10 Dec.

Saturday 12 December Adventures in Disco, Licked Bar 11-12 The Woolmead, Farnham, Christmas Disco party for all the family with visit from Santa, crafts, snow and festive fun. Suitable for ages 1-7. Family tickets available (under 1’s free). Please book by visiting actoneadventures.co.uk or call Joanne on 07956 182488. 2-4pm.

Animal Visit, Secretts Farm Shop Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford Farm animals visiting from 10am-3pm.

Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

Crafty Bird Feeders!

Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE Make a bird feeder Xmas present.

Christmas trees on sale in the car park. Please book by contacting: dawn.fielding@surreywt.org.uk.

11am-2pm. Adult £3, child £1.

Wild Club, Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 10am-12pm. Free drop in session for children aged 0-5, their parents and any older siblings. Meet in the community hall ‘The Burrow’ at Sayers Croft.

How Wizard Wix Saved Christmas, Hatchlands Park See listing on 5 December.

Christmas in the Woods Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve Mill Way, Leatherhead 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. Adult £3, child £13.

Discover how the wildlife in the woods survives the winter and join a walk to Santa’s special woodland grotto. Children receive a gift and can take part in a range of outdoor activities! Plus hot chocolate and make Christmas decorations using natural materials.

Booking essential, call Karen on 01372 379509.

Santa and Rudolph Fun Run Devil’s Punch Bowl London Road, Hindhead, GU26 6AB 11am. Join in the 5k walk or run in the build up to Christmas! If you preregister entry is Adults £14, under 14s £7 - registration fee includes Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers and red nose for children!

Raising money for local charity, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. www.pth.org.uk/events/santa-funrun-hindhead/.

Let’s Get Jolly With Some Holly!

Royal Common Car Park Off the B3001 Milford Road, Elstead, 10.30am-1.30pm. Craft yourself a Christmas wreath after gathering materials to use. A great event for kids, dogs welcome. Booking essential - call Fiona on 07891 850892. Adult £3, child £1.

Watts Academy Workshop: Block Printing, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford, 01483 810235 £7.50. Learn block printing techniques. Design and make hand printed wrapping paper. Booking recommended. 10.30am-1pm for 1214yrs and 2-4.30pm for 15-18yrs.

Discover! Delightful Drawings Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 In this hour-long family tour, discover the stories behind the paintings and sculptures with actors, musicians, artists and storytellers.

2pm. Free with admission.

Sat 12 Dec – Sun 3 Jan Winter Wonders Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 10am-3pm. Follow the Christmas children’s trail around the Arboretum and discover the spirit of the Season. Admission + plus 50p for trail. Closed on Christmas Day. Claremont Christmas Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher 01372 467 806 10am – 3pm. Follow the traditional Christmas Trail around the garden.

Admission + 50p for trail. Closed on Christmas Day.

Sunday 13 December Wild Family Fun Time Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE 10am-12pm. Experience lots of new games, crafts and exciting activities designed to engage your children with nature which you can take away to do with your family in your own time. Activities are designed for you to participate as a family. Activities pack to take home included. Family £50 (2A+2C), £5 per extra child.

Booking essential on 07968 832509 or outdoorlearning@surreywt.org.uk.

Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

Santa and Rudolph Fun Run Santa and Rudolph Fun Run Queens Avenue Playing Fields Aldershot, GU11 2Jl 11am. Join in the 5k walk or run in the build up to Christmas! If you pre-register entry is Adults: £14, under 14s £7 - registration fee includes Santa suit for adults and reindeer antlers and red nose for children! Raising money for local charity, Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. Please register at www.pth.org.uk/events/ santa-fun-run-aldershot.

Gymboree Christmas Family Fun Day, East Horsley Village Hall Kingston Av, East Horsley The day will be filled with Christmas games & songs, face painting, bubbles and parachute fun! The event is FREE to members, non members, friends and family.

For families with children under 5.

2.30-4.30pm. Please contact Lauren to reserve your place on horsley@ gymboree-uk.com or 07443 568 347.

Christmas in the Woods Nower Wood See listing on 12 Dec. How Wizard Wix Saved Christmas See listing on 5 Dec.

Tuesday 15 December Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox See listing on 17 Nov.

Wed 16 December Stick Man, Guide Headquarters Nightingale Rd, Guildford Celebrate Christmas with Act One with stories, drama, dance, games, arts and crafts and visit from Santa. Suitable for all under 5’s. 10 -11.30am. £10 and £5 siblings. Booking essential on actoneadventures.co.uk or email joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk.

Thursday 17 December Mini Disco, The Hen House 14B Lower St, Haslemere GU27 2NX Christmas disco with Christmas songs, dancing and disco lights.

10 -10.45am. £6.50 and £4 siblings.

Places must be pre booked on actoneadventures.co.uk, email joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk or call 07956 182 488.

Friday 18 December Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 6 November.

Christmas Decorations Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 For under 5s with an adult. 10.3011.30am. Adult £1, child £2, no need to book.

What’s On Diary Saturday 19 December School Holiday Activities Christmas Crackers Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley £2.50.

Drop-in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

How Wizard Wix Saved Christmas, Hatchlands Park See listing on 5 December.

Haslemere Mummers Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Come along to the performance of this traditional play, 20 minutes of family fun. No need to book. 11am.

Entry by donation.

Christmas Crafts Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make a variety of Christmas crafts.

For 5-11 yrs. Booking advised.

10.30-12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

Fab Photo Christmas Cards Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Design, print and decorate your own photo Christmas card!

Materials supplied. For ages 7+.

Please pre-book. 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. £8.

Sunday 20 DecembeR Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

How Wizard Wix Saved Christmas, Hatchlands Park See listing on 5 December.

Monday 21 December Synergy Dance® Workshops Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 For ages 5+ yrs. An energetic mix of music, dance, games & creativity!

Learn a mix of dance styles from Street to Break to Jazz. Whether you want to jive, stamp, wiggle, break or twirl…this is the workshop for you! Have lots of fun with your friends while dancing to the very latest songs. 1.15-2.15pm. £6.20.

Please pre-book.

Synergy®Teen Dance Workshop Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 For ages 13+ years (some flexibility with age if 12yrs wish to attend).

Experience Synergy Dance® and learn a variety of different dance styles from Street, to Jazz to Hip Hop. Have fun with your friends dancing to up to date music such as Bills (Lunch Money Lewis), Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson), Thrift Shop, Meghan Trainor and Taylor Swift.

2.30-3.30pm. £6.20. Please book.

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black friday sale Incredible offers across the store with LOADS OF ITEMS HALF PRICE! Black Friday sale on: Friday 27th November Saturday 28th November Sunday 29th November

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Open until 9pm on Thurs 26th Nov, 3rd Dec, 10th Dec and 17th Dec.

Special preview evening on Thursday 26th November when the shop will stay open until 9pm with drinks and nibbles - come for a child-free shopping evening and be the first to see all the amazing offers!

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Thursday 24 December

Maltings Marvellous Christmas Club, Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Two mornings of mixed activities including dance, drama and craft (on 21 & 22 Dec). For ages 7–13. Please pre-book. Monday: Bauble Making and Drama. Tuesday: Dance and Cake Decorating. 9am–12.30pm each day. 1 day £17, 2 days £30.

Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

Tuesday 22 December Arctic Christmas Craft The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Find out how polar bears are so perfectly adapted to where they live. Make your own polar bear and create a snowy Arctic habitat where it can live to hang from your tree! For age 4+. Visit wwf.org.uk/ whatson to book your space. 10am, 10.45am and 11.30am, bookable in advance. Suggested donation £3.

Christmas Crafts, Haslemere Educational Museum See 19 Dec. Holiday Craft Activity Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 For ages 5-12. Please pre-book.

Maltings Marvellous Christmas Club See listing on 21 December Roller Skating Fun Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Please pre-book. 1.15pm-3.15pm. £10.30.

Synergy®Frozen Workshops Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 £6.20. Act, Sing and Dance as you explore the scenes and songs from the smash hit film “Frozen”. Learn and create dances to create this fantastic wonderland. Complete with “snow”! 1.15-2.15pm for ages 3-5 years and 2.30-3.30pm for ages 5+ years. There is some flexibility with age. Please book by contacting Guildford Spectrum on 01483 443322 option 4 or email: info@ guildfordspectrum.co.uk. For class content queries email info@synergydance.co.uk.

Wed 23 December Decorating Gingerbread and Storytelling with Santa, Wisley See listing on 5 December.

Father Christmas Tree Decorations, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a Father Christmas to hang on your tree, using new and recycled card and paper. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in anytime from 1.304pm. Suggested donation £2.

The Muppets’ Christmas Carol FILM, Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 11am, 3pm & 8pm. £7, under 15s £5.

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Friday 25 December Christmas Day Swim or Skate…

Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 Ice Skating from 10.30am-12pm £6 (+£2 skate hire) and swimming (all 4 pools) from 10am-12pm £6. Tickets to be booked in advance – visit reception, call 01483 443333 or visit www.guildfordspectrum.co.uk

Sat 26 Dec - Sun 3 Jan Polesdenopoly, Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 A family Christmas game outdoors play the giant board game around the gardens. Admission + £5 per group of 5 players. 10.30am-3pm.

Mon 28 - Thurs 31 Dec Make! Snowflakes and Snow Prints, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Drop in to the studio to make seasonal art and crafts, creating winter patterns to use on the printing press or badge maker.

12-4pm. Free with admission.

Tuesday 29 December Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 Bouncy Castle Fun From walking 4 yrs. Please pre-book. £3. 9-10am.

Roller Skating Fun Please pre-book. 1.15pm-3.15pm. £10.30.

Synergy®Frozen Workshops Guildford Spectrum Please see listing on 22 December.

Holiday Craft Activity, Chertsey Museum See listing on 22 December.

Wed 30 December New Year Party Glasses The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Upcycle your Christmas cards (or theirs!) to make some fun party glasses for your New Year celebrations. For ages 4+ with an adult. Drop in anytime from 1.304pm. Suggested donation £2.

Christmas Holiday Sports Courses & Holiday Camps

Christmas Fairs & Markets Saturday 7 November

Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 443322 Xtreme Activate holiday camp for ages 5-12 yrs is available MondayWednesday from 21 Dec - 3 Jan, 10am-4pm, £24 per day and Xtreme Activate Xtra is from 8.30am-6pm and is £33 per day.

Trampolining for 4-12yrs, £9.

Wed 30 Dec, 10.30am-12pm or 2.30- 4pm.

Roller Skating Fun Tues 22 or Tues 29 Dec, 1.15-3.15pm, £10.30 per day.

Archery Mon 21 Dec or Wed 30 Dec, 9.3011.30am, 8-14 yrs, £15.20 per day.

Flair Gymnastics Mon 21, Tues 22 and Wed 23 Dec, 9am-1pm, 4-17 years, £39.97 per day.

Market Mall 2-4.30pm at High Cross Church, Knoll Rd, Camberley. Christmas shopping from Camberley’s best handpicked sellers and artisans! Meet Father Christmas on his big sleigh with presents for the children (from 2.30pm) and stock up on unique gifts. On-site cafe and artisan coffee shop. Toilets and baby change.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits At Barfield School, Farnham.

Holiday Club for ages 4-13 open to both pupils and non-pupils runs from 14-18 Dec. A DT camp runs on these dates as well. Call 0700 393 2610 or see www.3pks.co.uk.

Christmas Fair, The Wellington Aldershot. 10am-4pm. Stalls including jewellery, handmade children’s clothes, handmade glass jewellery, personalised baby gifts and nappy cakes, natural candles and soaps, gifts, trinkets and more.

KOOSA Kids 0845 0942322 www.koosakids.co.uk Holiday clubs for 4-13 yrs. Running from 21-23 Dec at St Joseph’s Primary Guildford, Bohunt School Liphook, St Edmunds Primary Godalming and Court Moor School Fleet. 10am-4pm or 8.15am-6pm.

Wed 25 - Sun 29 Nov

Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk Tennis Tots Age 3-5 yrs. 2-3pm. Mon 21-Wed 23 Dec. Mem £17.55, non-mem £19.50.

Red & Orange Tennis Age 5-8 yrs. Mon 21 - Wed 23 Dec 3-5pm. Mem £35.10, non-mem £39.

SSP Junior Squash Camp For 8-16 yrs. Mon 21 Dec 12.40-4pm.

Mem £20.25, Non-mem £22.50.

Surrey Summit Climbing Camps Camps are suitable for all abilities 4-5 years, £7.50 per camp: Tues 22 Dec 11-11.40am Wed 23 Dec 1.30-2.10pm Tues 29 Dec 11.30am-12.10pm 6-7 years, £10 per camp: Tues 22 Dec 2.30-3.30pm Wed 23 Dec 2.30-3.30pm Mon 28 Dec 10.30-11.30am Wed 30 Dec 10.30-11.30am 7-11 years £15 per camp: Tues 22 Dec 1-2.30pm Sun 27 Dec 1.30-3pm Mon 28 Dec 1-2.30pm 11-17 years £15 per camp.

Wed 23 Dec 11am-12.30pm Sun 27 Dec 10-11.30am Wed 30 Dec 1-2.30pm.

Saturday 14 November Christmas Craft Fair Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford. Free admission. A wide variety of rural, and not so rural, crafts. The museum is closed but refreshments will be available. 10.30am-3pm.

Christmas Fair RHS Garden Wisley Browse and buy from more than 150 of the finest craftspeople in the country for original and unusual Christmas gifts. The Fair is outside the garden. 10am-5pm. £6 entry.

Friday 27 November St James C of E Primary School Christmas Fair 4.30-6.30pm. Stalls include Santa’s Grotto, lots of games for children, gift stalls, food and drink, cake stall, amongst others. Thursley Road, Elstead, GU8 6DH. Chilworth C of E Christmas Fair From 5.30pm-8pm at the school, Dorking Road, Chilworth GU4 8NP. There will be face painting, a bar, BBQ, tombola and lots more - a really fun, family friendly evening.

Saturday 28 November Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Christmas Fayre 10am-3pm at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, Waverley Lane, Farnham. Loads of stalls including: Christmas gifts & crafts, raffle, cake & refreshments, quality bric-a-brac, Christmas cards, tombolas, bargain jewellery and lots more. Free entry.

Wood Street Infant School Christmas Fair will be from 1-3pm.

Oak Hill, Wood Street Village.

There’ll be shopping stalls, raffle with great prizes, Father Christmas, tombola and refreshments.

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Wednesday 2 December Wkye Primary School Christmas Fair From 5-6.30pm at the school. Everyone welcome. School Lane, Normandy.

Friday 4 December Shottermill Junior School Christmas Fair 5-7.30pm. Lots of mulled wine, food and opportunities to buy some lovely christmas gifts. Activities for the children and everyone is welcome.

Lion Lane, Haslemere.

Goldsworth Primary School’s Christmas Fayre 5-7pm. Adults £1, Children/OAPs free. Bridge Barn Lane, Woking.

Saturday 5 December Sutton Green Christmas Fair Elm Nursery At Elm Nursery, Sutton Green, Nr Guildford on Sat 5 Dec, from 10am3pm. Free entry and free parking. Surrey’s finest handmade crafts and homemade produce ideal Christmas gifts, including ‘pocket money’ stalls. Carol singers, live animal nativity, Father Christmas, face painting, children’s farm, Christmas trees and festive food and drink. Bring your friends and family and enjoy the festivities! Email info@elmnursery. co.uk or visit elmnursery.co.uk for location/further info. Elm Nursery, which is open 7 days a week, sells Christmas trees, wreaths, logs, free range bronzed turkeys, locally sourced free range meat, seasonal veg and local artisan foods.

Grayshott Primary School Christmas Fair At the school in School Rd, Grayshott from 2-4pm. There will be a variety of stalls, games, activities and refreshments and the fun is open to all.

Beaufort Primary School Christmas Fayre 12-3pm. Entrance £1pp, preschoolers free. Santa’s grotto, refreshments, stalls, fun and games. At Beaufort Primary School, Kirkland Avenue, Goldsworth Park, Woking GU21 3RG.

Sunday 6 December Haslemere Christmas Market Haslemere Town Centre 10am-4pm.

Unique Christmas gift ideas, Santa’s grotto, live nativity, children’s entertainment and more.

Sun 13 December Farnham Christmas Market On Castle Street from 10am-4pm.

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Christmas Light Switch Ons Aldershot The Wellington Centre The Wellington’s Christmas lights will be switched on on Sat 21 Nov at 12pm in The Wellington Centre by Santa. In the Centre throughout the day there’ll be face painting, balloon modelling, 2nd Aldershot Scouts will be selling mince pies, Frimley Park Hospital Radio are broadcasting throughout the day, Aldershot Military Choir are singing carols at 12pm and Albany Dance School are performing.

Santa will be in his grotto from 12-2.30pm for VIP guests from the Wellington’s Kids Club (pre-booked spaces), from 3-5pm he will be seeing the general public. The Kids Club is free to join for children aged 3-10 (ourkidsclub.co.uk).

Aldershot Town Centre CBeebies’ Cat Sandion will switch the town lights on. There will also be additional entertainment in the town centre.

Camberley Sat 14 November 10am-4pm.

There’s a Christmas food market in Camberley High Street, throughout the day there’s free children’s entertainment across the town and the lights will be switched on at 5pm in Park Street at 5pm, followed by a Christmas concert until 7pm. In The Square you can meet Bob the Builder at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm plus you can write your letter to Santa (free).

Cranleigh A day of family fun starting at 11am on Sat 21 Nov with a screening of Sing-A-Long Frozen at the Cranleigh Arts Centre, where children can meet Olaf and Anna. There’s a Craft Market in the Village Hall from 9.30am-4.30pm. From 2pm Stocklund Square will host a pop-up street food market. Benson’s Funfairs will be offering rides throughout the afternoon. Santa is also making a special guest appearance on his sleigh. Live entertainment in Fountain Square from 4.30pm, with the lights being switched on by a special celebrity guest at 6.30pm.

Farnborough On Sat 28 Nov Santa arrives at Princes Mead Shopping Centre during a day of family fun that includes live music, balloon modelling and face-painting.

Entertainment starts at 11am with Santa’s arrival and the Christmas lights are switched on – helped by Cinderella panto cast members – when darkness falls at 4.30pm.

Farnham On Sat 21 Nov a celebration in Gostrey Meadow will mark the switching on of Farnham’s Christmas Lights. From 1pm

Gostrey Meadow will be filled with the sights and sounds of Christmas.

Visit Santa’s Grotto or meet the live Nativity while Farnham’s local schools, theatre groups, bands and pantomimes entertain the crowds on stage in the lead up to 4.30pm when the festive lights will be switched on and transform the town centre and surrounding villages for the Christmas period.

Godalming Godalming Christmas Festival and Lights switch-on is on Sat 28 Nov from 10am-6pm. There will be a festive market with over 60 unique Christmas stalls. Enjoy street food and sparkling entertainment.

Visit Santa in his Grotto and enjoy some fun craft activities. Meet the Christmas Ponies – Molly Dolly and her friends can be found in Church Street. Top Shelf Elf will be back and his balloon modelling friends will be strolling round the town. Angel Court is hosting a Best Dressed Christmas Dog Competition from 10-3pm so bring your suitably Christmassy dressed hound to have their picture taken. Principal characters from the Yvonne Arnaud’s Pantomime “Jack and the Beanstalk”, Eagle Radio DJ Simon Rose and Father Christmas will switch-on the Christmas Lights at 5pm at The Pepperpot.

Guildford The Guildford Christmas lights switch on is on Thursday 19 Nov. Guildford presents another cracker of a start to Christmas with a full day of entertainment and family fun.

The fun starts from 12pm with the reindeer at The Rotunda and the “Frozen” Princesses will kick off the performances at the Experience Guildford Stage at 2pm ( located outside Holy Trinity Church), with the big man himself, a mascots parade, and live music and dance performances throughout the town.

From 6pm 96.4 Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon will start the build up to the big switch on from the Guildhall balcony, with appearances from the cast of this year’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk and other special guests and performances. The switch on itself will take place at 7pm followed by a spectacular firework display sponsored by White Lion Walk Shopping Centre. The whole town will be out to celebrate with shops and shopping centres all getting into the Christmas spirit and large screens set up at the top and bottom of the high street so you can keep up with all the festive fun. For full details of all the acts and activities taking place at the Guildford Christmas lights switch on visit www.expereinceguildford. com, follow @ExperienceGford #GuildfordLights or pick up a leaflet from Guildford Tourist Information Centre.

Woking The Christmas Light Switch on will be on Thurs 19 Nov in Jubilee Square. There will be entertainment from 2pm with the switch on at 7pm. For details please see www.shoppingwoking.co.uk.

Children’s Theatre, Pantos & Carol Concerts

Aladdin at Camberley Theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Aladdin Mon 7 Dec - Sun 3 Jan. This year Camberley Theatre presents a brand new interpretation of the classic pantomime, Aladdin. Mark Slowey returns to Camberley by popular demand as the wonderfully wacky pantomime dame, Widow Twankey. However, his skills don’t stop there – this year Mark has also written and directed the show. The show also welcomes newcomers Kristian Cunningham playing the title role of Aladdin opposite Olivia Holland-Rose as the beautiful Princess Jasmine.

Aladdin is truly, madly, deeply in love with the princess, but how is a mere laundry boy supposed to get noticed? Josh Boorer will take on the role of Aladdin’s brother, Wishee Washee. Will this cheeky chappie help his Mum Widow Twankey get all her laundry done? Who knows… but I’m sure he’ll manage to create lots of crazy, comical panto antics along the way! As with any pantomime, there is of course a villain (oh yes there is!). The evil Abanazar will be played by Kevin Drury. Abanazar is on a mission to steal a long forgotten magical lamp Guildford Christmas Lights

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Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas at G Live and a sorcerer’s mystical ring in order to become the most powerful person in the world! Suzi Budd will play the Slave of the Ring and Kieran McGinn as the Genie of the Lamp. Join all the cast on a magical carpet ride adventure full of fun, laughs and audience interaction.

This brand new pantomime is not to be missed. Tickets for Aladdin can be purchased online at www. camberleytheatre.biz or by calling the Box Office on 01276 707600.

CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE High St, 01483 278000 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Sat 12 Dec 11.30am, & 2.30pm. £8.

The Snow Queen Tues 22 Dec 2pm & 7pm. Magical songs, beautiful costumes, scenery and a host of colourful characters.

DORKING HALLS Reigate Road, Dorking 01306 881717 Father Xmas Needs a Wee Sun 6 Dec 2.30pm.

Cinderella Sat 19 Dec - Mon 28 Dec. THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 The Lion, The Witch and The Wardbrobe Fri 18 - Sat 20 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Join the resident youth theatre for a fantastical adventure.

The Nutcracker Mon 21 - Wed 23 Dec. Mon 4pm & 7pm, Tues 11am & 3pm, Wed 10am & 1pm. £8.

Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Grass Sat 28 Nov 2.30pm. Grass inspires children to look closely at the world around them, to get mucky and play!

For ages 4+. £7.

Ballet Cymru: Cinderella Thurs 3 Dec 7pm. theatre maltings: It’s a Wonderful Life Thurs 10 - Sat 12 Dec. For ages 8+.

Christmas at the Maltings: Schools’ Choir Concert Tues 15 Dec 7pm. £7.

The Royal Ballet Live: The Nutcracker Wed 16 Dec 7.15pm. £15.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Sat 19 - Sun 20 Dec 2.30pm. For ages 4+. £7.

Fishers Farm Park Billingshurst, W Sussex 01403 700063 Cinderella Packed with songs, slapstick, silliness and fairytale magic. For details see www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk.

G LIVE London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701797 Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 21 Nov 3pm. The best comedians 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.

DILLIE KEANE

Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders Wed 25 - Sat 28 Nov. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children.

Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. Groovy Greeks: From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play. Incredible Invaders: The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy Caratacus save the nation?

Will you survive the Vicious Vikings?

Bear & Butterfly Sat 28 Nov 11am & 3pm. Puppetry, live music and beautiful storytelling combine in this charming tale about love, loss and friendship, for ages 4-7 and their families. In the Studio.

Santa Claus and the Night Before Christmas Wed 9 Dec - Thurs 24 Dec. From the producers of last year’s record-breaking production, Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey, the enchanting Christmas experience returns with a brand new adventure. An unforgettable experience which includes bubbles and the magical moment when snowflakes fall over the audience. As an added Christmas treat, all of the good boys and girls in the audience will meet Santa after the show and receive a special present of their own. For all children ages 2+. In the G Live Studio.

Family Carols & Christmas Music Sun 13 Dec 3pm.

The Nutcracker Sat 26 - Sun 27 Dec. Sat 7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm & 7.30pm. This delightfully festive tale is the perfect introduction to ballet. Clara is whisked away on a fairy tale adventure by her Nutcracker prince into a magical world of swirling snowflakes, Sugar Plum fairies, and toys that come to life...

Swan Lake Mon 28 Dec 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

KIT HESKETH-HARVEY

PETER GORDON JAMIE BROOK

FRI 4 DEC 15 SUN 3 JAN 16 BOX OFFICE 01483 44 00 00

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Grayshott Village Hall Headley Road, Grayshott Santa’s Little Helper Sat 28 Nov 10.30am, 2pm and 4pm. This delightful show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. 45 minute show followed by a meet and great with the puppets and children’s activities.

For ages 3-7 and their grown-ups.

Tickets: £7.50 per person (cash only) from Red Rose Tea Rooms in Grayshott and Happy Hands Pottery Painting in Haslemere. ®

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Beauty & The Beast at The Polka Theatre

Children’s Theatre, Pantos & Concerts Cont.

Grayshott Village Hall Headley Road, Grayshott The Gingerbread Man Sat 5 Dec 10.30am. A charming performance of The Gingerbread Man plus Father Christmas, Dandy Urchins stall selling children’s gifts and clothes, refreshments, and Christmas cards for sale. Tickets cost £7 and include a visit to Santa and a small gift. Available from Susie Shillingford – email Susie. shillingford@actionforAT.org. In aid of Action for A-T children’s charity.

Guildford Spectrum Parkway, Guildford 01483 44 33 22 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 11 - Sun 13 Dec. Fee-Fi-Fo Fun at Guildford Spectrum’s ice pantomime! Spectrum will be home to a big, bad giant, a golden goose and a magical beanstalk this Christmas as the popular pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ takes to the ice. This classic fairy story adaptation combines all the ingredients for a great show but what makes this pantomime so special is all those who take part in it! It is a real community event, performed entirely by all the skaters who learn at Spectrum. To book visit guildfordspectrum.co.uk or call 01483 443333. 1pm & 6pm on Friday, 2pm & 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Great value! Adult £11, child £7.50, family of 4 (max 2 adults) £32.

Jack and the Beanstalk on Ice at Guildford Spectrum

Events for Adults

Jack and the Beanstalk at The Yvonne Arnaud Theatre THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 (Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge) Annie Tues 17 - Sat 21 Nov. It’s a Wonderful Life Fri 27 Nov 7.30pm.

Sleeping Beauty Fri 11 Dec - Sun 10 Jan. THE POLKA THEATRE 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon 020 8543 4888 Beauty & The Beast Fri 20 Nov - Sun 7 Feb. This winter, a red rose sparks a magical adventure for Belle and her prince in the enchanting classic Beauty and the Beast. This timeless tale comes to life on Polka’s Main Stage from 20 November 2015 to 7 February 2016 brimming with magic, music and mystery. Join Belle on a courageous journey to the Beast’s mysterious castle where she must overcome her fears and discover the true meaning of beauty. But can a single kiss set her prince free? Based in Wimbledon, Polka is one of the few theatre’s in the UK dedicated entirely to children aged 0 – 14. For more information and to book visit www.polkatheatre.com or call 020 8543 4888.

PRINCES HALL Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 Cinderella Thurs 10 Dec - Sun 3 Jan. Rhoda McGaw Theatre Woking 0844 871 7645 Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 7 Nov 3pm. £9 + booking fee.

Haslemere Hall Bridge Rd, Haslemere 01428 642 161 The NEW Christmas Cracker Sat 19 Dec 7.30pm.

Hatchlands Park East Clandon 01483 444334 Christmas Carols Sun 13 Dec. Enjoy festive carols and readings for all the family. Booking essential. 12-1pm or 2-3pm. Adult £8, child £4, family (2A+2C) £20.

THE LEATHERHEAD THEATRE 7 Church St, Leatherhead 01372 365141 I Believe in Unicorns Wed 18 Nov 1.30pm & 4.30pm.

The Snow Queen - Ballet Theatre UK Fri 20 Nov 7.30pm.

Dick Whittington Wed 16 Dec - Thurs 24 Dec.

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YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 4 Dec - Sun 3 Jan. Creator and star of Fascinating Aida, the incredibly talented and brilliantly funny cabaret artist and actress extraordinaire, Dillie Keane leads the cast as the Good Fairy in this year’s magical family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Playing alongside Dillie are Guildford favourites, the terrific cabaret performer Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Eagle Radio’s Peter Gordon and Jamie Brook. Book your tickets now for some fee-fi-fo-FUN this Christmas. Call the Box Office on 01483 44 00 00 or visit www. yvonne-arnaud.co.uk. It would be a GIANT mistake to miss out!

ROH Live Screening: The Nutcracker Wed 16 Dec. Experience a live screening from the Royal Ballet and join Clara on her magical journey to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sweets in Peter Wright’s enchanting production.

In the Mill Studio: The Nutcracker - The Play Mon 14 – Thurs 17 Dec. When Clara is given a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a handsome Prince, little does she know that she is about to be drawn into a great adventure. For ages 4+.

The Snow Queen Sat 19 – Sun 27 Dec. Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting tale of Kai, his best friend Gerda and the beautiful but cruel Snow Queen.

Most suitable for ages 4+.

NCT Nearly New Sales Byfleet NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 21 Nov 2.30-4pm (early entry at 2.15pm for NCT members) at Byfleet Village Hall, 54 High Road, Byfleet. www.nct.org.uk/branches/ byfleet.

Dorking NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 14 Nov at 10.15am-12pm (10am for NCT members) at North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, Dorking. nns.dorking@nct.org.uk.

Farnham, Aldershot & District NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 21 Nov at 1.30-3pm (1.15pm with valid NCT membership card) at Connaught Leisure Centre, Tongham Road, Aldershot GU12 4AS nct.farnham.nns@hotmail.com.

Knaphill & District NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 21 Nov at 10.30am-12pm (10.15am for NCT members with an NCT card) at St John’s Memorial Hall, St John’s Village, GU21 7SQ. www.nct.org.uk/knaphill.

Guildford NCT Nearly New Toys and Equipment Sale Sat 7 Nov at 11am-12.30pm at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 12 Eastgate Gardens, Guildford. nnsguildford@yahoo.co.uk.

Windlesham, Lightwater and Bagshot NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 14 Nov at Valley End Institute, Highams Lane, Valley End GU24 8TB from 2-4pm. nns.windlesham@nct.org.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.

“Raising Your Bilingual Child” Parent Workshop, International School of London (ISL) Surrey Old Woking Rd, Woking on Thurs 19 Nov 7-9pm and Fri 20 Nov 9-11am.

Please book by emailing: sstewart@ islsurrey.org or call 01483 750409.

Free Christmas FitSteps® Class Come to a free Christmas FitSteps® class for adults on Tues 8 Dec from 9.45-10.45am at Emmanuel Hall, Guildford. FitSteps® is based around 12 of the most popular ballroom and latin dances. No experience Free necessary - for all abilities. Email class! info@synergydance.co.uk and quote “Christmas Families” to book your free place.

Evergreen Christmas Wreaths For Adults, Alice Holt Forest Tues 1 & Wed 2 Dec 10am-12.15pm.

Make an evergreen wreath from forest materials. £16. Please book: 01420 23666.

Brother in Art: Drawings by Watts & Leighton, Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 17 Nov - 19 Feb 2016. This exhibition will bring Watts’s and Leighton’s finest drawings together for the first time.

Open Mornings Shalford Infant School New parent tours take place on Tues 10 Nov at 9.30am and 1.30pm. Please call the School Office on 01483 562143 to book a place. Shalford Infant School is a small village school, with just three classes, providing a nurturing family environment.

Christmas Wreath Workshop For Adults, Leith Hill Place Dorking Fri 27 Nov 10am-12.30pm or 1-3.30pm. Includes soup lunch. £25.

Please book: 01372 220644.

Wreath-Making Workshops Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham 01372 452048 Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 Nov3 Dec. For adults. £20. Please book.

Stars and Reindeers, River Wey Navigations and Dapdune Wharf Guildford Fri 11 Dec 12-2pm. Adult craft session. £25 lunch included.

Please book: 01483 561389.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops for Adults Bookham Commons: Fri 4 Dec 10am-3pm and Witley Centre: Sun 6 Dec 10am-3pm. Includes soup lunch. £25. Please book: 01372 220644.

Christmas Decorations Workshop For Adults, Nower Wood Educational Nature Reserve Mill Way, Leatherhead, KT22 8QA. Sat 5 Dec 10am-12pm or 1-3pm.

Book on 01372 379523 or adult. learning@surreywt.org.uk.

Wreath Making For Adults Winkworth Arboretum Sun 6 Dec, 11am–1pm. Booking essential on 01483 208936.

What’s On CAMBERLEY THEATRE PRESENTS

A brand new pantomime for all the family!

Proudly supporting

MARK SLOWEY

JOSH BOORER

as Widow Twankey

as Wishee Washee

KRISTIAN CUNNINGHAM as Aladdin

OLIVIA HOLLAND-ROSE as Princess Jasmine

Box Office 01276 707600 www.camberleytheatre.biz Knoll Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3SY Proudly sponsored by

SUZI BUDD

KEVIN DRURY

as Slave of the Ring

as Abanazar

KIERAN MCGINN

as Genie of the Lamp

Monday 7 December 2015 – Sunday 3 January 2016 Written & Directed by Mark Slowey. Assistant Director & Choreographer: Suzi Budd. Musical Director: Graeme Budd

The

Nutcracker Swan Lake

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WED 25 – SAT 28 NOVEMBER

WED 9 – THU 24 DECEMBER

SAT 26 – MON 28 DECEMBER

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