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29th & 30th October 2021 From 5pm

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4 Days out 6 What’s on diary 18 October half term holiday camps and drama workshop 19 Children’s theatre 21 Reading Chest competition 22 Baby and toddler groups 28 Autumn crafts & activities 31 Environment - The Acorn Project 32 News 33 Education 41 Halloween - crafts and DIY costumes 43 Clubs and classes 46 Directory 47 Toys 49 Bonfire - crafts and safety

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DAYS OUT

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AirHop Guildford

An expanded main court, tumble lane, WipeOut, extreme dodgeball with Dodge Attack and more!

Merrist Wood

Animal Encounter Tours, Junior Animal Keeper Experiences and Meet the Meerkat Experiences.

Ignite at Polesden Lacey

A new after dark experience with fire, light and lanterns.

22 Oct – 7 Nov.

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Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

RHS Garden Wisley

During half term make creepy clay creatures and hunt for the Golden Oak Leaves. There are also trails for all ages, The Make Space, Watts Tots and more.

Hands on activities for all ages at the Autumn Carnival October half term from 23-31 Oct. Circus weekend with enthralling performances is on 23 and 24 Oct.

Guildford Spectrum

A great day out with a pools complex made up of four pools, indoor ice rink, tenpin bowling and Specky’s soft play.

Click here to book.

Godstone Farm

Low Bangs Fireworks on Fri 29 and Sat 30 October. Day tickets to the farm are also on sale with lots of Halloween themed activities and savings to be had when buying a combi ticket.

Princes Mead

Free entertainment on Sat 30 Oct with a roaming wizard performing magic and a friendly witch with her snake!

Performance times throughout the day from 11am - 3.30pm.

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Friday 10 September Spin A Web, Haslemere

Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Story and craft for under 5s with an adult.

Click here to book.

Painting for Under 5s

The Lightbox Woking 11-11.40am. Child £4, adult free. Click here to book.

Sat 11 september Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood College Worplesdon 10am-3pm. For 1114s. Join the Animal Keepers for a day.

Please book in advance.

The West End Show

Tringham Hall and Recreation Ground West End, Woking Children’s rides, sideshows, raffle, dog show, BBQ and more.

Surrey Hills Wood Fair Fish Pond Copse

Cranleigh GU6 7DW 10am-5pm.

Lots of fun activities for all the family. Buy tickets online in advance to save money, under 12s are free.

Rural Life Centre Heritage Open Day

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Art Club: Plein Air Painting

Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton, Guildford Outdoor painting for 13-18 year olds. 10am-1pm. £25. Click here to book.

Sunday 12 September Nower Wood Open Day

Nower Wood

Nr Leatherhead Explore the

woodland nature reserve and enjoy free activities. Click here to book.

Miniature Train Rides

Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey For ages 2+. 1-4.30pm, booking office closes at 4.15pm.

Surrey Hills Wood Fair Fish Pond Copse

Cranleigh GU6 7DW 10am-5pm.

Lots of fun activities for all the family. Buy tickets online in advance to save money, under 12s are free.

Mon 13 September Halstead Little Chicks

Halstead Prep School Woking Free stay and play event for ages 0-3 years with an adult every Monday in term time from 9.30am-10.30am. Click here for information on how to book.

Tilford, Farnham 10am-5pm.

Free entry.

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Friday 17 September MiniHopper Paw Patrol Special, Airhop Guildford

For kids aged 6 months-6 years so they can jump in a 100% safe environment. There will be special guest appearances, activities, games and a FREE goody bag for every MiniHopper.

Prizes for the best costumes.

Click here to book.

Watts Tots, Watts Gallery -

Artists’ Village Compton An outdoor session with storytelling, music, movement and making for under 5s and their adults. 10-11am.

Click here to book.

Watts Tots

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Heritage Family Fun Day

Guildford Cathedral 10am-12pm. Free.

Haslemere Food Festival Lion Green 10am-4pm. Free entry.

Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood College Worplesdon, Guildford Join the Animal Keepers for a day. 10am3pm. For ages 6-10. Click here to book.

Sunday 19 September Classic Vehicle Gathering

Rural Life Centre Tilford, Farnham

Variety of classic vehicles alongside the usual exhibits.

Open Afternoon

Sat 18 September Wey River Festival

Dapdune Wharf Guildford 11am-8pm. Free entry. Foodie stalls, kids’ activities, have a go at water fun. Illuminated pageant with decorated boats at dusk.

Godalming Town Show and Carnival

The Burys Field 12pm carnival parade down the High Street to The Burys Field where there is lots of entertainment. familiesonline.co.uk

Guildford Model Engineering Society Stoke Park, Guildford Miniature train rides. 2-5pm. Book online.

Miniature Train Rides

Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey For ages 2+. 1-4.30pm, booking office closes at 4.15pm.

Farnham Castle Heritage Day Opening

The grounds of Farnham Castle will be open from 11am-5pm.

Re-enactments of Civil War battles plus the Keep will be open. Free, no booking needed.

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Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Tues 21 September Storytelling for Under 5s The Lightbox 11-11.40am. Spaces allocated from 10.30am on the day.

Friday 24 September Sea Shells on the Seashore

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. For under 5s with an adult, Click here to book.

Sat 25 September Annual Farnborough Camera Club Exhibition

Princes Mead Shopping The club will be showcasing their latest pictures and giving advice to those who would like to know how to get the best from the camera on their mobile phone.

Community Drum Circle

Cranleigh Arts Centre Family friendly event.

No musical experience needed, all drums and percussion provided.

Click here to book. 2pm.

Sunday 26 September Farnham Food & Drink Festival

Tempt your taste buds at Farnham’s annual event.

Miniature Train Rides

Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey For ages 2+. 1-4.30pm, booking office closes at 4.15pm. familiesonline.co.uk

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Emergency Services Day

Brooklands Museum Weybridge KT13 0QN Every conceivable vehicle used in the emergency services will grace the Museum site. Book online.

Fri 1 oct - Sat 30 Oct Halloween Hunt

The Otter Nursery Ottershaw KT16 0HT 9am-4pm Mondays-Saturdays only. Free Halloween Hunt - find the clues and win a prize, no booking needed. They also have a pumpkin patch with pumpkins for sale from Mon 18 Oct. This is a working nursery so please ensure children wear suitable footwear and have adult supervision.

Saturday 2 October Eco Explorers Club

Union St, Aldershot Aimed at ages 4-10. Outdoor sessions at 10.30, 11.30, 1 and 2. Free, click here to book.

Suffragettes, Haslemere

Educational Museum For 5-11s. 10.30am- 12pm. Take a look at Suffragettes and how campaigning has developed over the last 100 years. Book online.

Sunday 3 October The Make Space, Watts

Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton, Guildford Make arts and crafts at the outdoor Make Space. 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm or 3-4pm. Book here.

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Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Friday 8 October Splatter and Sponge

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Make colourful pictures using sponge and splatter techniques. For under 5s with an adult. Click here to book.

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Rogate Pumpkin Patch

GU31 5EG Pick a pumpkin plus

there will be Merlin’s Wood, halloween décor, haystacks to climb, barrel rides, go-karts and a maize. Also on 9 and 10 Oct. £4 entry, click here to book.

Sunday 17 October Miniature Train Rides

Farmer 4 A Day

Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey For ages 2+. 1-4.30pm, booking office closes at 4.15pm.

Miniature Train Rides

Model Engineering Society Stoke Park Miniature train rides.

2-5pm. Click here to book.

Sunday 10 October Millers Ark Animals Hook 11am-3pm for ages 5-14.

Click here to book.

Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey For ages 2+. 1-4.30pm, booking office closes at 4.15pm.

Watts Tots, Watts Gallery -

Artists’ Village

Compton, Guildford Outdoor

session to explore art and nature through storytelling, music, movement and making.

10-11am. Click here to book.

Sat 16 - Sun 31 October Autumn Fun

Hatchlands Park East Clandon There are two halloween trails - hunt for pumpkins around the lawn in front of the house or head out into the parkland to search for halloween ducks. You can also pick up a free packet of pumpkin seeds. Trails included in admission. familiesonline.co.uk

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Friday 22 October Fancy Footwork, Haslemere

Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Click here to book.

Fancy Dress Party

Broadwater Community Centre Godalming 1-2.30. Games and mini disco with Sing O Lingo. £5 per child. Click here to book.

Fri 22 Oct - Sun 7 Nov Ignite, Polesden Lacey

Gt Bookham Experience the

enchanting effects of fire, light and lanterns throughout the garden at Polesden Lacey. The hour-long after dark discovery trail has been specially designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Click here to book.

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Saturday 23 October Farnham Maltings

Jumbo Arm Knit Blanket

10.30am-1pm. Learn the simple art of arm knitting. For ages 10+.

Click here to book.

Make Your Own Macramé Dog Lead 1.30pm-3.30pm.

Perfect for beginners. Suitable for ages 10+. Click here to book.

Sat 23 - sat 30 October PYO Pumpkin Week

Secretts Milford Pick your own pumpkin with a spooky walk to the pumpkin field. Click here to book.

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Halloween Half Term

Godstone Farm There will be a Ghost Rangers Trail, Pumpkin Painting, Mini Horrid Walk and Meet and Greets plus all the usual farm activities. On Fri 29 and Sat 30 Oct, enjoy the Low Bangs Fireworks display! Click to book.

Sunday 24 October

London Bus Museum Transportfest Brooklands Museum Weybridge 10am-5pm.

Miniature Train Rides

Sat 23 - Sun 31 October

Great Cockcrow Railway Chertsey For ages 2+. 1-4.30pm, booking office closes at 4.15pm.

October Half Term Fun

Sun 24 oct - sun 31 Oct

Elm Nursery

Sutton Green, Guildford Enjoy

spooky scenes, hunt for ghosts and see the animals. For children up to the age of 5. See Facebook page for details.

Autumn Carnival, October Half Term, RHS Garden Wisley Woking Find out how autumn is

celebrated around the world with hands on activities for all ages, including a garden trail. On 23 & 24 Oct is the Autumn circus weekend with a big top marquee and enthralling performances.

Included in admission.

Pumpkin Carving

Longacres Garden Centre Bagshot Includes pumpkin, all the tools you’ll need plus a goody bag!

Click here to book. familiesonline.co.uk

The Autumn Make Space

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village Compton, Make autumnal and creepy crafts in the enchanted Autumn woodland. £3 per child.

For all ages (ideal for 5+). Plus look for the Golden Oak Leaves around the Artists’ Village. Click here to book.

Monday 25 October Early Birds, Haslemere

Educational Museum 9–10am. Special opening for families with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition.

Click here to book.

Dance in a Day: Ghostbusters, G Live

Guildford For ages 7-12. 10am-

4pm. £35. Click here to book.

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Mon 25 - Sun 31 Oct October Half Term

The Rural Life Centre Farnham Craft activities daily from 1-4pm. Railway is running on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Halloween storytelling on Saturday and pumpkin carving on Thursday and Saturday. Click here to book.

Tuesday 26 October Hub Half Term Fair

Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-12noon. Free entry. Local youth based companies will be promoting their products and classes for those attending that day to try out. The Hub will be hosting food and refreshments via the cafe and putting on a bouncy castle activity. No booking needed.

Winnie-the-Pooh

Haslemere Educational Museum Enjoy some cuddly crafts to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the first publication featuring this famous bear. Book online. For 5-11s. 10.30am-12pm.

Potion Bottles

The Lightbox Woking 10.30am-12pm for 5-7s.

Create a special Halloweenthemed potion bottle.

Click here to book.

Wire Wrapped Bats

The Lightbox

Woking 1.30pm-3pm for ages

8-11 year olds. Click here to book.

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Halloween Fun

The Lion and the Bear Farnham Pumpkin faces, decorating Halloween cakes, singing and storytime. Click here to book.

Wednesday 27 October Disney Frozen Workshop

Guildford Spectrum 2-3.30pm. Dance and musical theatre workshop for ages 3-8. Click here to book.

Haslemere Youth Hub Cafe is open from 10am-2pm.

Bounce House Boo Bash

10-11am. A bouncy castle Halloween party for under 8s come in fancy dress and bounce to Halloween music. Book via email: deeza.thehub@gmail.com

Halloween Art and Crafts

Haslemere Youth Hub 12.30-1.30pm. £3 per child.

Book via email: deeza.thehub@ gmail.com

Mini Ghosts, The Lightbox Woking Drop-in anytime from

1.30-4pm. Make mini ghosts using recycled materials.

Creepy Comic Workshop G Live

Guildford Halloween-themed

workshop. For ages 7-12. 10am12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm. £20.

Click here to book.

Spooktacular Workshop

Worplesdon Memorial Hall Dynamic Performing Arts workshop with spooky songs, games and magic moves. For 4-12 yrs. Click here to book.

Saturday 9th October 10-11.30am Normandy Village Hall Guildford GU3 2DT

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Family Fun Day

Guildford Cathedral 10am–12.30pm. Free, click here for details.

Crafty Kids: Halloween Workshop

Museum of Farnham For ages 3-11. £3.50. Drop-in between 10am-12pm and make some spooky Halloween crafts.

Thursday 28 October Pumpkin Carving

Haslemere Youth Hub 10am12noon. For £3 per child you get your pumpkin and carving tools included! Book early by emailing deeza.thehub@gmail.com. Cafe open 10am-2pm.

Horrific Halloween!

Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30–4pm. Halloween crafts, plus bring a pumpkin or squash to carve and take part in the Halloween procession leaving the Museum at 4pm. Booking advisable.

Stop Motion Animation

The Lightbox Woking 10.30am-4pm.Click here to book. £20.

Crafty Kids: Halloween Workshop

Museum of Farnham For ages 3-11. £3.50 per child. Drop-in between 10am12pm and make some spooky Halloween crafts. familiesonline.co.uk

Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Activity Thursday

Rural Life Centre Tilford, Farnham Fun activities, demonstrations and crafts.

Included in admission. Optional pumpkin carving - book pumpkin in advance with your entry ticket. Click here to book.

Halloween Fun

The Lion and the Bear Farnham Pumpkin faces, decorating Halloween cakes, singing and storytime. Click here to book.

Friday 29 October Low Bangs Fireworks

Godstone Farm Evening ticket includes access to outdoor play area from 5pm, a fun filled pre-show followed by the main event. There’s food, drink and a great atmosphere promised! Day tickets to the farm are also on sale with lots of Halloween themed activities and savings to be had when buying a combi ticket for day + evening.

Halloween Paper Lanterns

The Lightbox Woking Drop-in anytime from 1.30pm-4pm. Suggested donation £3.

Halloween Frankenstein Brownies

Farnham Maltings 11am-12.15pm or 2-3.15pm. For 5-10s. Click here to book.

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Fri 29 October cont.

Scary Halloween Trail

The Secret Garden Sanctuary Holmbury St Mary Spooky walk, pumpkin carving & fancy dress competition. Click for details.

Lego Robotics, G Live

Build and programme Lego and Edison robots. For ages 7-12.

10-4pm. Click here to book.

Saturday 30 October Wandering Witch and Wonderful Wizardry

Princes Mead Shopping Princes Mead Shopping have a double act wandering the shopping centre with a roaming wizard performing weird and wonderful magic and a friendly witch with her snake slither! Performance times are throughout the day from 11am3.30pm and free to see!

Low Bangs Fireworks

Godstone Farm Evening ticket includes access to outdoor play area from 5pm, a fun filled pre-show followed by the main event. There’s food, drink and a great atmosphere promised! Day tickets to the farm are also on sale with lots of Halloween themed activities.

Scary Halloween Trail

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Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed.

Halloween Evening

Great Cockcrow Railway Miniature train rides in the dark.

Come in fancy dress! Approx 4.30pm-8pm. You must be over 2 years to ride. £4. No booking needed.

Rural Life Centre

Halloween Storytelling Spooky stories and terrifying tales. 2pm-3pm for ages 7+ and 3.30pm-4.30pm for ages 12+.

Click here to book.

Pumpkin Carving Book pumpkin in advance with entry ticket. Click here to book.

Guildford Spectrum

Spiderman, Street & Superheroes Workshop

1.30-3pm. Themed street dance workshop for 4-10s. Click here to book.

Halloween Disco

Street dance Halloween themed disco with optional personalised party bags!

For ages 4-10 from 3.305.30pm. Click here to book.

Sunday 31 October Scary Halloween Trail

The Secret Garden Sanctuary Holmbury St Mary Spooky walk, pumpkin carving & fancy dress competition. Click for details.

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HOLIDAY CAMPS & WORKSHOPS

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones are a family run after school and holiday club care provider in Bagshot for 4-11 year olds offering a fun, stimulating and safe ‘home from home’ environment. Holiday camp runs in October half term with a range of activities for all ages from multi-sports, arts and crafts to inflatables!

The Little Gym Godalming

Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp

Stagecoach Camberley Halloween Workshop

OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday day camp that runs at Guildford Spectrum entertaining and challenging children aged 5-8 years and 9-12 years. From Mon 25-Fri 29 Oct 8.30am-6pm.

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The Little Gym Godalming is running their exciting Gymnastics camps and Dance camps from 25-29 Oct. Their themed camps are led by fully trained Dance and Gymnastics pros and fun-filled with adventures and activities for 3 to 12 year olds.

Stagecoach Camberley are running a SPOOK- tacular Halloween workshop this half term from 25th-29th Oct! Students aged 4-16 are invited to work on fang-tastic songs, dances and drama creating a show to perform at the end of the week! OFSTED registered.

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford

What the Ladybird Heard

Tues 5 Oct - Wed 6 Oct. This joyous stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, has live music, puppetry and a whole farmyard of fun. Perfect for ages 3+!

Dig!

Sat 16 Oct 11.30am & 2pm.

A gentle first theatre experience with music, rhythm and singing.

The story brings to life a world of growing plants, busy bugs wriggling worms and ever changing weather! Suggested age range 6 months-2 years.

Dorking Halls

In The Night Garden

Tues 14-Wed 15 Sept.

Igglepiggle and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day!

Stiles and Drewe’s Live Musical - The 3 Little Pigs Mon 25-Thurs 28 Oct. Suitable for ages 3+.

Princes Hall Aldershot

Fireman Sam Saves the Circus

Sun 3 Oct 10.30am & 1pm. An all singing, dancing, actionpacked show.

All Star Super Slam Wrestling

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Camberley Theatre How the Koala Learned to Hug

Sun 26 Sept 2.30pm. Charming family musical with a feast of games, giggles and songs.

Author Steven Lee will be available to sign copies of How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales which will be on sale at a specially reduced rate after the show.

Kaleidoscope

Tues 12 Oct 11.30am, 12.30pm & 2pm. Babies aged 6-18 months and their grown ups are invited to discover the multicoloured world of Kaleidoscope. A unique blend of gentle, playful performance, sound and lighting.

The Real Magic Show

Sat 16 Oct 8pm. Exciting magic for ages 10+.

Polka Theatre Wimbledon

RED

Sat 25 Sept-Sun 31 Oct. An exciting visual and physical storytelling production with Sign Language.

The Electric Theatre

Spontaneous Potter Kidz Sat 6 Nov 2pm & 7.30pm.

An entirely new Harry Potter adventure is magically improvised on the spot.

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The Hug

Sat 6 Nov 11am & 2pm. Starring a hedgehog and a tortoise both in search of a restorative hug.

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Fri 12 Nov - Sat 13 Nov. New live show packed full of songs, games and laughter.

Lion Green Haslemere

Jay Miller’s Circus Fri 3 - Sun 12 Sept.

Cranleigh Arts Centre The Noise Next Door: Run Wild!

Sat 18 Sept 2pm. For Ages 5+.

An hour of songs, scenes and gags all based on what the audience want to see.

Puss in Boots

9 Oct 2pm. Ages 4+. With puppets, a working windmill and an avalanche of fruit and nuts!

The Leatherhead Theatre

Once Upon A Pumpkin

Thurs 28 Oct 12pm & 4pm.

Bannister’s Field Guildford, GU2 7UN

Zippo’s Circus

Thurs 30 Sept-Mon 4 Oct.

Rhoda McGaw Theatre Woking

Elf the Musical

Wed 27-Sat 30 Oct. Based on the cherished cinema hit, Elf. familiesonline.co.uk

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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

MONDAYS Ottershaw Toddler Group Ottershaw Church Mondays 10-11.30am

Little Chicks

Parent & Toddler Group

St Mary’s Church, Shalford Mondays 9.30-11am

Tiny Tots

The Church Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Halstead Prep School, Frimley Green Woking, Mondays Mondays 10-11.30am 9.30-10.30am

Little GURCkins

Guildford United Reformed Church Mondays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill, Mondays and Thursdays 1.30-3pm

Octots

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Angel Tots

St Michael and All Angels Church, Pirbright Mondays 10-11.30am Woking Twins Club

St Hugh of Lincoln Mondays 10-11.30am twice a month

Babes and Tots

St Thomas on the Bourne, Farnham Mondays 9.30-11am

Please click listings for more information and to see if booking is needed.

TUESDAYS Chiddingfold Toddler Group

Chiddingfold Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Teddy Toddlers

The Salvation Army Community church, Sythwood, Mondays 9.15-11.15am

Parent and Toddler Groups St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Baby and Toddler Group St Mary’s Horsell Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am

SJS Toddlers

St John’s Stoke, Guildford Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Trinity Toddlers Trinity Methodist Church Woking Mondays am

Teddies Toddler Group

Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 10-11.30am and Thursdays 1-2.30pm

Bounce House

Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays 10-11am, Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm

ABC Stay and Play Toddler Group The Old Rectory, Busbrige Church Tuesdays 9.30-11.15am.

Toddler Group

Binscombe Church Tuesdays 9.30-11am

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS Baby and Toddler Groups running this Autumn. Please click listings for more information and to see if booking is needed.

TUESDAYS CONTINUED Tots Praise

Church of The Good Shepherd Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Play Café

St Michaels Church Aldershot Tuesdays 9am-11.30am

Toddler Time

Rydes Hill Prep School, Guildford Tuesdays 9.30-10.30am

Little Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group

Manor Road Church, Guildford Tuesdays 9-11.15am

Toddlers Group

Farnham Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Time

WEDNESDAYS Little Lambs

QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10am

Little Dragons

Rydes Hill Preparatory School, Guildford Tuesdays 10-11am

The Church of St Peter and St Paul, West Clandon Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am

Bethany Babes

Toddle Tots

St Mary of Bethany, Woking Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Playbox

Frimley Baptist Church Tuesdays 9.30am.

For childminders and nannies

Tots

St Mark’s Church Westfield, Woking Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Fun

St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Green Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11.30am

Bosco’s Hall, All Saints New Haw Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Sunbeams

Christchurch Woking Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Baby and Toddler Group Ewhurst Babptist Church Wednesdays 10.15-11.45am

Little Monkeys Baby and Toddler Group The Link (next to St Barts Church), Haslemere Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am

Happy Feet

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

WEDNESDAYS CONTINUED Bethel Babies Please click listings for more information and to Bethel Baptist Church see if booking is needed. Wednesdays 10am Tiny Treasures

Grace Church Chertsey St, Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Cafe Play

St Nicolas Church, Guildford Wednesdays

Octots

St Peter and St Paul’s Church Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Parent and Toddler Groups St Andrew’s Church Goldsworth Park Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Heathside Corner Toddler Group Woking URC Wednesdays 1011.30am. Opening 6th October

Acorn Toddlers

Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot Wednesdays 10-11.30am

ABC Playgroup Christ Church Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Little Ducklings Shere Village Hall Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am

Toddler Plus

St. Paul’s church, Tongham Wednesdays 10.30-12noon

Godaltots

Godalming United Church Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Church Hall, Horsley Evangelical Church Wednesdays 10-11.45am

Happy Nappies

Wrecclesham Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Little Munchkins Former Primary School Ripley Wednesdays 10am

High Cross Church, Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Bethany Babes

St Mary of Bethany, Woking Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Baby & Toddler Group

The Cornerstone Centre, St John’s Church West Byfleet Wednesdays 1-3pm

Bounce House

Haslemere Youth Hub Mondays 10-11am, Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm.

Sticky Fingers Toddler Group St Anne’s Hall, Bagshot Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Trinity Toddlers

Holy Trinity, Bramley Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Marty’s Friends Play Group

St Martin’s Church Hall, East Horsley Wednesdays 10-11.30 am.

Please click listings for more information and to see if booking is needed.

THURSDAYS NCT Baby & Toddler Group

St John’s Lye Woking Thursdays 11.30am-1pm.

Funkey Monkeys St Peter’s Shared Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am

Noah’s Ark Toddler Group

First Steps

Trinity Tots

Holy Trinity Church, Aldershot. Thursdays 10am-11.30am

Chatterbox

Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh Thursdays 10-11.30am

Holy Trinity Church, Knaphill Mondays and Thursdays 1.30 - 3pm

Ark Toddler Group

Toddler Group

Godalming Baptist Church Thursdays 9.30-10.45am

St Saviours Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am

Little Lambs

Thursday Tots

St Mary’s Horsell Thursdays 9.30-11am

Teddies Toddler Group

Emmanuel Church, Stoughton, Mondays 10-11.30am and Thursdays 1-2.30pm

Baby Plus

St. Paul’s Church, Tongham Thursdays 10.30-12noon

Playtime

3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere Thursdays 10-11am

Thursday Twinkle Tots

St John’s Church Youth Centre, Woking Thursdays 9.15-10.45am.

Toddler Group

The Wheelhouse, St Mary’s West Horsley Thursdays 10-11.30am

Send Evangelical Church, Thursdays 10-11.30am.

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

St Mary’s Centre for the Community, West Byfleet Thursdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

St Paul’s Camberley Thursdays 10.15-11.30am.

Messy Toddlers

The Spire Church, Farnham Thursdays 9.45-11.15am

Peaslake Baby and Toddler Group Peaslake Village Hall Thursdays 9.3011.30am

NCT Woking Baby & Toddler Group

St John’s Lye Woking Thursdays 11.30am.

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Please click listings for more information and to see if booking is needed.

FRIDAYS Holmbury Toddlers Holmbury St Mary Village Hall Fridays 9.30-11am once a month

Baby Cats

St Catherine’s Bramley Fridays 9.30-10.3am once a month

Toddler Group

St John’s Church room, Farncombe Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Fledglings

Ottershaw Christ Church C of E Infant School Fridays 9-10.30am Starts 5 Nov 2021

Toddler Group

Cranmore School, West Horsley Fridays 9-10.30am

All Saints Church, Onslow Village Fridays 9.30-11.30am

Caterpillar Cafe

Kingdom Tots

Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group

Burpham Church, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11am

Welcome Tots

Welcome Church, Woking Fridays 10-11.30am

Heathervale Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Little Nic’s Toddlers St Nicolas, Cranleigh Fridays 10-11.30am

Babies & Toddlers Frimley Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Tiny Feet

High Cross Church, Camberley Fridays 10-11.30am.

Baby group.

Toddler Fun

Little Bees

St George’s Church Room, Badshot Lea Fridays 10-11.30am

All Saints Community Hall, Lightwater Fridays 9.30-11am.

St Peter’s Church Hall, Frimley Green Tuesdays & Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Little Saints

All Saints Church Witley Fridays 9-10.30am

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Best Autumn crafts for all ages Celebrate the season and get creative with these colourful and rewarding activities.

Autumn garland

Apple stamping

Hanging leaves

Pine cone peanut butter bird feeder

Leaf people

Paper plate flappy owl

Pine cone people

Nature ‘tic tac toe’ game

Nature wand

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Autumn tree Scavenger Hunt

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Get outdoors and go on a treasure hunt with your kids, matching leaves to their trees and trees to their fruit. Download this activity and instructions.

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AUTUMN

Autumn outside It’s a great season to be outside with the kids and here’s how to keep them happy and busy enjoying nature.

Track local wildlife

Create a journey stick

Spider web safari

Geocaching

Make a leaf stack

Build a den

Discover a wood near you

Make a mini garden

Build a hedgehog home

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ENVIRONMENT

Growing oak trees from acorns According to the Woodland Trust, trees are our most powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. Join Luke Cook and The Acorn Project to give nature a helping hand in encouraging acorns to grow into trees.

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Here’s what to do.

1. Start looking for green or brown acorns around mid-September.

Make sure they have no insect damage or holes/cracks from falling.

2. Take the caps off your acorns.

Fill a clear container up with water and drop in the acorns. Fertile acorns will sink. Non-fertile ones can be put outside for birds and squirrels (but out of reach of dogs, as acorns are poisonous for them).

3. Keep your fertile acorns in a cool, dark place until they sprout.

When the roots appear, fill a small

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container with compost and some gravel. A yoghurt pot or plastic bottle cut in half, with drainage holes at the bottom works well.

Make a hole and plant the acorn (about an inch below the surface).

Cover with compost and put outside/in a dark spot until shoots appear (usually in the spring).

4. Look around your local area to see where trees could be planted.

Council-owned parks, schools and hospitals are likely to be grateful for your saplings!

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LOCAL NEWS

New Classes for Stagecoach STAGECOACH FRIMLEY are starting new classes in September at Mytchett Primary School on Saturday mornings. Early stages (for ages 4-6) is from 9.30-11am and Main stages (for ages 6-18) is from 101pm. Email frimley@stagecoach. co.uk to book your two week trial.

STAGECOACH GODALMING are introducing a new class on Fridays from 4.30-7.30pm, starting on 10th September at St Hilary’s School for ages 6-18.

Email godalming@stagecoach. co.uk to book your two week trial.

New outdoor play area at Squire’s in Badshot Lea

Squire’s Garden Centre in Badshot Lea has a new outdoor play area, perfect for little ones! It includes two new climbing structures, a slide, pirate ship and a new safety floor. It is next to Squire’s outdoor Café Bar seating area and is free for little customers to use.

Support your child’s reading and writing at home Reading Support at Home is offering a new service to support parents of 7-12 year olds with reading and writing at home. Free advice, resources and articles on motivating children to read and write, the use of audiobooks, preparing for independent school assessments, handwriting and much more. Parent consultations to help parents support their children are available as well as small groups and one-to-one tuition for children.

“Having worked in the state and independent school sectors, I am really keen to support families with their children’s education alongside school,” says Lucie Paulson. “I’m also excited to launch a new foundation group for year 5 children looking at verbal and non-verbal cognitive skills, particularly helpful for those heading for 11+ assessments.”

Click here to discover more about what is on offer!

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Is it really over?

Teacher talk

By Rhiannon Ford Getting your school acronyms muddled? Confused by terminology your child’s teacher is using? Check out our handy guide.

Blended Learning: A mixture of face-to-face and online teaching.

Blending: The merging together of the sounds a word.

All separate relationships haveinups and CAHMS: Child and Adolescent downs but when the balance has Mental Services tipped Health very much in favour of downs,Cognitive you may Abilities be wondering CATS: Tests. whether yourstrengths marriage and can be These assess saved or whether divorceand could weaknesses in reasoning be the decision. are usedright in some primary and secondary schools.

You may have talked to your Circle time: This is time that spouse about your unhappiness children spend sitting on the mat and received a satisfactory or onnot chairs in a circle to discuss a response?

Or feel you’ve done particular topic. everything you can to improve Core subjects: These are the your relationship and it’s just not subjects making up the core part working? of the overall curriculum, such as English and maths.

Find out what to do next.

Differentiation: Teachers can vary activities in class depending on the ability of different children and make sure that each student is appropriately challenged.

DfE: Department for Education.

EAL: English as an additional language.

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Journaling for kids

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Journaling is an excellent activity for kids. It creates an outlet for thoughtsinto andYear feelings andformal a safe Reception 1, more space for children of all ages to teaching is introduced. explore their emotions.

Fine motor skills: The ability to make movements using the small Journaling can fosterand greater muscles in our hands wrists. self-awareness, self-belief and These are important when learning decision making. to help writewith or threading a needle,It’s for also a great tool for encouraging instance. gratitude, kindness and Foundation positivity. subjects: Non-core subjects eg History, Geography, IT, DT,Check Modern RE, outForeign my five Languages, starter Music, PE and activities for Art. children.

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St Hilary’s

Boys & Girls Ages 2—11

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THE GIFT OF GIRLS’ EDUCATION AT HALSTEAD “I was immediately attracted to Halstead as soon as I walked through the door, the girls were so bubbly, confident, bright and happy and the energy, laughter and buzz in the classroom and throughout the school was contagious.

Whilst we are incredibly proud of our academic success, our focus remains providing a solid foundation where Halstead girls are treated as individuals and are happy, well-rounded, intellectually curious and with a genuine passion to learn.”

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Top questions to ask a school visit Dealing with back to on school anxiety By Lewry and Catherine Loble

By Emma Lisa Wander For most children, back to child school Choosing a school for your is anxiety fades quickly.

But how do a big decision that can feel charged we support our children whenAs it a with pressure and uncertainty. lingers?former head teacher and a teacher, mum, I’ve been through the process Prevent common from from both sides ofworries the classroom becoming deep-rooted byadvice to door, so here’s my simple establishing good practice and make the most of your visits. routines.

Firstly, read my tips on preparation for visit here: Foryour children whose worries persist, this simple five step programme can So what should you ask at the help. school?

Take care of the basics. Ensure a •good What’s theroutine, best thing about your sleep healthy snacks school? and regular exercise.

•Provide What are you working empathy.

Find on to improve as aopportunities school currently? uninterrupted to listen your child’s •to What do the worries, children expectations say about and fears.

Car journeys, bath time your school? (or ask a child if you can!) and walks are ideal. Listen actively, judgement and advice.

•withholding How are your classes organised?

Validate feelings.

Are thetheir mixed ages and abilities?

Discuss coping •Problem How dosolve. you deal with behaviour strategies, led by your child. incidentsideally and bullying?

Showing confidence in their own • About any logistics that are problem solving abilities nurtures important to you; Do you offer greater resilience. a breakfast club? Do you teach Highlight the positives. Encourage your child to recognise the fun Watch Emma’s top elements of school and not fixate on the negatives.

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sports or musical to particular our children is that they don’t instruments?

What time does the need to worry. school day start?

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Please click each school for more information and booking details

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sharing your child’s reading journey Regular deliveries of books at your child’s reading level.

School Amesbury School Mixed 2-13 years.

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Barrow Hills School, Witley Mixed 2-13 years.

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Can dyslexia be the key to success?

By Jemma Zoe Smith

It can be worrying when your child is diagnosed with dyslexia and, with one in ten people in the UK challenged by dyslexia to some degree, this is a situation that many parents face.

I’m dyslexic. I hold three Oxford degrees, am a qualified teacher and run two businesses. I was diagnosed after my first year at university, meaning that I went through school without any support or accommodations. I knew that I had to work for longer than others (I started my GCSE revision the day I started Year 10) and certain subjects, like French, were much trickier.

Several teachers mentioned that I may want to look into dyslexia as I displayed some of the traits such as poor organisation and time management. But because I scored well in exams and no-one really knew about it in my family, it wasn’t something I looked into until university.

The days of believing that students with dyslexia just need to try harder are over; now, schools and universities employ dyslexia specialists and provide accommodations such as extra time for exams, so that dyslexic students aren’t left at a disadvantage.

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Independent Schools Round Up

St Catherine’s Prep School St Catherine’s is situated in the village of Bramley, 3 miles south of Guildford, which has fast train connections to London.

Girls in the Prep School benefit immeasurably from the worldclass facilities of the Senior School, including the extensive grounds, 25m indoor pool, Sports Hall, dance studio, magnificent auditorium and 19th Century chapel. READ MORE HERE.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School and Nursery

Rydes Hill is a non-selective, one form entry Catholic School in Guildford educating girls from 3-11 and boys from 3-7. They were included in the Sunday Times Parent Power Top Independent Preparatory Schools for the first time in 2021 and ranked 22nd.

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Halstead Preparatory School for Girls In a leafy suburb, yet minutes from the centre of Woking sits Halstead. The school boasts plenty of space including multiple sports courts and green space for netball, hockey, cricket, tennis and athletics, alongside an indoor hall for sport, music and drama productions.

READ MORE HERE.

St Hilary’s School Recently judged as Independent Prep School of the Year 2020, St Hilary’s continues to go from strength to strength following praise they received for their ‘energy, super range of activities and demonstrably strong school values.’ This year, the Year 6 pupils achieved a record-breaking number of scholarships to a wide range of prestigious Senior Schools. READ MORE HERE.

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Independent Schools Round Up FAMILY LIFE

The benefits of family pets

By Caroline Wilkinson

Barrow Hills School

Barrow Hills School is committed to delivering an exceptional, allround independent education with aWhile strong family ethos, focusing raising kids can feel like on the wholeofchild.

All that the the School enough a job without does is responsibility inspired by the qualities in added of pets, its pupil profile and the importance bringing animals into your family home can be incredibly of developing strong core values. beneficial. pet encourages can provide its Barrow AHills huge confidence-boosting children to be Curious; Scholarly; opportunities for Generous; children andBrave; Compassionate; can also reduce anxiety Responsible; Joyful andlevels.

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Kids’ books that promote diversity

By Tamsy Ashman

St. Andrew’s - developing potential for life

St. Andrew’s School, Woking, situated in the village of Horsell, a thriving co-educational Asisconversations about race independent day continue to dominateschool the for childrenit’s aged 3-13 years. headlines, the perfect time to With individual attention and explore books featuring people from different racial backgrounds specialist teachers in all areas with your child. of the curriculum, the children are able to reach their full Here’s someinrecommendations. potential a happy, caring and supportive environment.

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Halloween decoration ideas Get into the spirit of the Halloween season with these fabulous decoration ideas.

Milk carton ghosts

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DIY Halloween costumes Does your heart sink when your child asks if you can make them a costume for Halloween? If so, check out this great but simple ideas.

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CLUBS & CLASSES

Whatever the age of your child, trying a new activity or sport encourages them to be more adventurous and learn new skills. We have a great selection of classes here for babies to teens.

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Surrey Theatre Academy

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Dynamic Performing Arts (DPA)

Classes on Saturdays at Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Guildford

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Baby, toddler and pre-schooler

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Classes in Guildford, Godalming and Shalford

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The benefits of family pets

Kids’ books that promote diversity

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A pet can provide Is it really over? huge confidence-boosting By Rhiannon Ford opportunities for children and can also reduce anxiety levels.

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The must-have family game!

Get playing this Autumn With the summer holidays now behind us and children back to school, ToyMonster introduces the BEST family card game ever: Kids Against Maturity!

This is the perfect game for unwinding after a day at school; an ideal way to spend a rainy weekend and a brilliant surprise to have up your sleeve for play time and family time over the October half term… and, dare we say it – the Christmas holidays, too! It’s impossible not to love this award-winning, fill-in-theblank game.

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EARLY YEARS

EARLY YEARS

Bonfire Night for under 5s It’s a fun night for older kids but little ones can sometimes get overwhelmed by the loud bangs and noise. So here are some ideas to help them celebrate more quietly!

Firecracker pull string pinata

Firework star hat

Sparkly fireworks picture

Fork stamped fireworks

Edible sparklers

Shaving foam fireworks

Toilet roll rocket

Pretend bonfire

Firework cookies

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BONFIRE NIGHT

Staying safe on Bonfire Night Animals and children (particularly younger ones) often find fireworks scary. Help them relax and stay safe using a few simple tips.

Indoor pets Keep your pets in the house whenever you think there will be fireworks; Walk dogs during daylight hours; Shut windows and doors, close blinds and curtains; Put on some music or television to mask the firework sounds; Create a quiet space or hiding places where your pet can feel secure; Make sure your pet can’t escape if startled by a sudden noise.

Outside pets Partly cover outside cages, hutches and pens with blankets.

Provide extra bedding inside cages and hutches so small animals can burrow in.

Consider bringing outside pets indoors – this may need to be done gradually so plan ahead.

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Enjoy fireworks with kids

Bonfire Night safety tips

Invest in a pair of earmuffs to protect their sensitive hearing;

Don’t build a bonfire too high;

Sparklers offer fizz and glow without the bang but never give them to a child under 5;

Keep a bucket of water nearby; Only buy fireworks with the CE mark;

Decorate the garden with fairy lights;

Never go near a firework that has been lit;

Hide glow sticks in the garden for a treasure hunt in the dark;

Never give sparklers to a child under 5;

Let off some party poppers;

Light fireworks at arms length;

Invest in torches tinted with cellophane;

When a sparkler is finished, put it in a bucket of cold water;

Giant bubbles are easy to make and are great fun at night.

Follow ROSPA’s sparkler safety advice.

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2021 Firework Displays

Please click on listings to check details and to see if advance booking is needed.

St Mary’s School, Byfleet

Tues 2 Nov, gates open 5pm, fireworks 6.30pm.

Meath School Fireworks Ottershaw

Sun 7 Nov Gates open 5pm, display 6.30pm.

Guildford Firework Fiesta Stoke Park Sat 6 Nov Gates open 5pm, fireworks 8.30pm.

Haslemere Museum Fireworks & Bonfire

Sat 6 Nov from 6pm.

Godstone Farm Low bangs fireworks

Fri 29 & Sat 30 Oct. Entry from 5pm.

Chiddingfold Bonfire

Sat 6 Nov Stalls open 5pm, procession 7pm, bonfire lit 7.15pm, fireworks 8pm.

Puttenham Bonfire

Sat 6 Nov. Gates from 6pm, fireworks 7.15pm.

The White Hart Farncombe Fireworks Fri 5 Nov 6pm

Cranleigh Bonfire & Fireworks Sat 6 Nov Fun fair from 1pm on The Common.

3pm Make-a-Guy competition in Stocklund Square, 6pm procession, 6.50pm(approx) Bonfire lit, 7.30pm fireworks

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Farncombe Youth Football Club Sat 6 Nov Gates open 6pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm.

West Byfleet Junior School Fireworks

Fri 5 Nov Gates open 6pm, fireworks 7pm.

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2021 Firework Displays

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Chobham Rugby Fireworks Chobham Rugby Club Fri 29 Oct Gates open 6pm bonfire lit 7pm, fireworks 8pm.

The Grove School, Frimley Sat 6 Nov Gates open 6pm, bonfire lit 6.30, fireworks 7.15pm.

Sandhurst Memorial Park Fireworks

Sat 30 Oct Gates open 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm.

Light, Laser and Firework Spectacular!

The Mytchett Centre Sun 7 Nov funfair from 5.30pm, show at 7.30pm.

Halloween Fireworks Night

Pineridge Golf Club Sat 30 Oct. Gates open 5.30pm, Bonfire lit 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm.

Beaufort Primary School Fireworks Night

Woking. Wed 3 Nov Gates open 6pm, display 7pm.

Farnham Fireworks Farnham Park. Sat 6 Nov. 6pm torchlit procession leaves Central Car Park.

Bonfire lit 7.15pm.

Fireworks 7.45pm.

Farnborough Football Club Fireworks & Funfair

Thurs 4 Nov. Funfair from 3.30pm, display 7pm.

Beacon Hill Fireworks Hindhead Playing Fields Sat 6 Nov Gates open 4pm, fireworks 5pm

Bramley Bonfire Sat 6 Nov 6pm.

Cobham Avorians Fireworks Night Cobham Avorians Cricket Club Sat 6 Nov Gates open 6pm, bonfire Lit 6.30pm, display.

7.30pm.

Fleet Fireworks Fiesta

Calthorpe Park, GU51 4AD Sat 6 Nov Gates open 5pm, fireworks approx 6.30pm.