Families Surrey West Jan/Feb 2022 Digital

What’s on in January and February Lots of ideas for February half term Early years Education Days out

Issue 88 Jan/Feb 2022

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Days out News What’s on diary Children’s Theatre Free mental health pack Education - handwriting Education - reading Education - Independent school open days A-Z of Early Years activities Nurseies at Independent schools Directory Helping your child’s anxiety Winter activities Winter boredom Busters Chinese new year crafts Special offers Baby and toddler group listing

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DAYS OUT

Guildford Spectrum

At Guildford Spectrum there is a great choice of activities, including bowling, indoor Olympic sized ice skating rink four pools including a leisure pool, a 25m competition pool, teaching pool and diving pool. Other facilities include a fun soft play and The Rock Box indoor climbing centre.

Godstone Farm

Godstone Farm have an interactive farmyard noises trail ‘Talk to the Animals’ running this half term from 12-20 Feb. Plus get up close with animal encounters and take part in real life animal art sessions. Booking online essential, click here.

Elm Children’s Farm

At Elm Children’s Farm in Sutton Green, Guildford you can see alpacas, goats, Shetland ponies, pigs, ducks, and more. Plus there is a small play area for under 5s. familiesonline.co.uk

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre starts the year with a huge offering of children’s shows for all ages. They include the comedy catastrophe Magic Goes Wrong for ages 11+, Robin’s Winter Adventure for ages 3-8 and for under 5s there is an energetic retelling of The Hare and the Tortoise plus lots more!

Merrist Wood Animal Encounters

Merrist Wood College, Guildford offers 2 hour Animal Encounter Tours for ages 5+, Junior Animal Keeper Experiences (for 6-9s and 10-14s) and Meet the Meerkats Experiences for 8+. Also, tickets are on sale for their Fleecy Frolics annual lambing fun day on Sat 23 and Sun 24 April. Click here to book.

Alice Holt Forest

At Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, you’ll find walking and cycling trails, play areas, wooden animal play structures and Gruffalo sculptures. Plus there’s a new playhouse in the play area.

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NEWS

Help fund vital research by joining Wear A Hat Day! Join thousands of children, parents and teachers on Friday 25th March for Wear A Hat Day – a great way to bring people together and raise vital funds for leading charity Brain Tumour Research. Register your school, community or family event here and you’ll receive a free fundraising pack!

Coming at the end of March, Brain Tumour Awareness Month, several celebrities are supporting this hattastic campaign. The latest set of collectable Wear A Hat Day pin badges have a regal theme in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year. Order your box of badges to sell during registration!

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.

This is unacceptable and Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this.

Funds raised from Wear A Hat Day will help towards establishing a new Research Centre of Excellence.

Happy Confident New Year from Perform Perform, the South East’s biggest drama school, is getting 2022 off to a brilliant start with a new term of amazing themes for their drama classes for 4-12s.

It’s no surprise that some children have found it difficult to readjust after the effects of the pandemic.

Child Psychologist and Author, Linda Blair, told Perform that “drama classes can help children recover from social isolation as it encourages Save communication and effective social interactions”. Drama helps £40 a child’s ability to understand and interpret things like eye contact and body language, which they may have lacked exposure to. She continues, “drama classes can help in countless ways both socially and cognitively.”

With that in mind, Perform classes are packed with confidenceboosting drama-based games and activities, allowing every child to shine. 4-7s will trek off on a Jungle adventure while 7-12s enjoy a thrilling adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Click here to find your local class. Save £40 with discount code SW70222 when you book by 7th Feb 2022. familiesonline.co.uk

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Synergy Dance® featured on Strictly Come Dancing!

The Strictly team came to film one of Synergy’s inclusive dance classes at Guildford Spectrum funded by Children In Need. Rachael Hurton, Synergy Dance Outreach Founder and Director, said “It was a celebration of all the inclusive work we do for children and young people. A Synergy class is a happy place and we believe that dance is for everyone. Our innovative dance and yoga activities in schools and leisure centres, are serving both mainstream children and children within the Special Needs and Disability community. At Synergy no one is left behind.” For details of mainstream classes click here and for details of classes for Special Needs and Disability community please click here.

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Relax Kids Launches Classes in Lightwater and Farnham Relax Kids uses mindful and relaxation techniques alongside teaching values and positive psychology to help support children’s emotional health and wellbeing.

Faye Bosley, who has over 17 years professional childcare experience, is excited to be launching these new classes in Lightwater and Farnham.

Little Stars is for ages 2-4 and Magical Adventures is aimed at 4-8 year olds.

In addition to the new classes, Faye also offers Little Stars classes at Camberley Theatre on Mondays at 1.30pm. For more information or to book a class, click here.

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Saturday 8 January Epic Exploration

WHAT’S ON DIARY

Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox

Haslemere Educational Museum For ages 5-11. Look at the epic exploration of Ernest Shackleton. Mem £5, non-mem £7. Pre-book online.

Monday 10 January 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. Stimulating range of toys, crafts and activities and free refreshments.

Please contact the Registrar on registrar@halstead-school.org. uk or call 01483 722682 to book your place.

Tuesday 11 January Busy Bee Toddler Session

St Hilary’s School Godalming An afternoon of play and activities for toddlers and their parents. Everyone is welcome! These free sessions take place weekly on Tuesdays during term time from 2-3pm.

No booking needed.

Painting for Under 5s

The Lightbox Woking 11-11.40am. £4 per child, adult free.

Click here to book.

Saturday 15 January Air Balloon Lanterns

Cranleigh Arts Centre £8. Create your own hot air balloon lantern. 10am for ages 3-6, 11.15am for ages 7-11.

Click here to book.

Tuesday 18 January Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club

Farnham Maltings 11.30am. Enjoy comedy with your baby. 15 month age limit for babies. Book here.

Friday 14 January No Place Like Home

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-11.30am. Craft and story for under 5s with an adult.

Click here to book. Adult £1, child £2. familiesonline.co.uk

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club Farnham Maltings

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Friday 21 January Watts Tots - Sculpt

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village Compton, Guildford 11.30am12.30pm. Outdoor session for under 5s with an adult - play with clay. Click here to book.

Monday 24 January Little Twigs

Ripley Court School 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play session for children aged 18 months - 3 years accompanied by an adult. The sessions usually run every third Monday of the month during the Winter Term and weekly in the Summer term, and take place in Ripley Court’s Forest School which includes a bug hotel, mud kitchen and more. £8 per child, click here to book.

Tuesday 25 January Storytelling for Under 5s

The Lightbox Woking 11-11.40am. £3 suggested donation. Spaces on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 28 January Space Explorers

Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm.

For under 5s with an adult. Adult £1, child £2. Learn about the wonders of space, listen to a story and create your own universe! Click here to book. familiesonline.co.uk

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

Saturday 29 January Big Garden Bird Watch

Haslemere Educational Museum Free family drop in event from 10.30am1pm. Make bird cakes, enjoy crafts and discover the birds in the Museum grounds and galleries.

Thursday 3 February Woodland Explorers Belmont School

Holmbury St Mary 1.30-3pm.

Free activity session for under 5s with an adult. Enjoy crafts in Belmont’s dedicated camp area equipped with tyre swings, a shelter, campfire and log seats.

Runs on the first Thursday of the month in term time. Click here to book.

Friday 4 February Museum Monkeys

Chertsey Museum Singing, stories and crafts for under 5s with an adult. 9.3011am. Click here to book.

Saturday 5 February Community Drum Circle

Cranleigh Arts Centre 2pm. Fun family friendly event open to everyone - no experience needed, all drums and percussion provided. £5pp or family (2A+2C) £15.

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LIPHOOK 07904 906900 stagecoach.co.uk/liphook

FRIMLEY 01483 676131 stagecoach.co.uk/frimley

WOKING 07957 825641 stagecoach.co.uk/woking

GODALMING 07832 294998 stagecoach.co.uk/godalming

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Sat 5 FebruarY CONT. The Dead Sea Scrolls

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

Friday 11 February Watts Tots - Collage

Haslemere Educational Museum For ages 5-11. 10.30am-12pm.

Learn about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and write your own messages/stories on papyrus. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Click here to book.

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village Compton 11.30am-12.30pm. For under 5s with an adult. Make beautiful cards and mementos for Valentine’s Day, using collage and photos. Click here to book.

Sunday 6 February

Fascinating Fossils

Chinese New Year Dragons, The Lightbox Woking 11.30am-1pm or 2-3.30pm. Adult and one child £9.50, add-on ticket £5. Family crafts - most suited to 4+ with an adult. Click here to book.

Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood College Worplesdon Join the Animal Keepers working with a huge variety of animals. 10am-3pm.

For ages 6-9. Click here to book.

The Make Space, Watts

Gallery – Artists’ Village Compton 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm or 3-4pm. Bring your family to make a fashionable necklace, headdress, or cuff. £3 per child.

For all ages (ideal for 5+). Click here to book.

Tuesday 8 February Storytelling for Under 5s

The Lightbox Woking 11-11.40am. £3 suggested donation. Spaces on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am. familiesonline.co.uk

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2. Click here to book.

Painting for Under 5s

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

Sat 12 – Sun 20 Feb Talk to the Animals

Godstone Farm The friendly farm animals make lots of sounds, so come and explore them this half term and join the interactive farmyard noises trail. Get up close with animal encounters and take part in real life animal art sessions.

With over 500 animals, an exciting indoor playbarn and extensive outdoor play areas there’s plenty to do, see, and hear on the farm. Booking online essential, click here.

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Sat 12 – 20 Feb cont.

February Farming Week

Bocketts Farm Leatherhead There is lots going on including birds of prey, fun and games with the Giggle Company, crafts and lots more.

Sunday 13 February Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood College Guildford Join the Animal Keepers for a day. 10am3pm. For ages 10-14. Click here to book.

Sun 13 – Sun 20 Feb February Half Term: The Artists’ House, Watts

Gallery – Artists’ Village Compton Pick up a multi-sensory explorer kit to discover the amazing ceiling decorations and make your own plaster tile. 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm or 3-4pm. Adults free with admission, child £3. Click here to book here. On Fri 18 and Sat 19 Feb there are family tours of the Artists’ house at 10.3011am, 12-12.30pm, 2-2.30pm and 3-3.30pm. For ages 5+.

Click here to book.

Mon 14 - Fri 18 Feb ‘Create & Grow’ Activities Squires Garden Centres in Cobham, Frensham, Milford, West Horsley and Badshot Lea familiesonline.co.uk

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

9.30am-2pm. Free Wild Bird Treasure hunt - no booking needed. Plus you can paint a ceramic bird feeder - £6 per child, booking required, click here.

Monday 14 February Early Birds, Haslemere

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

Click here to book.

Holiday Club

The Sayers Croft Trust 9.30am-4pm. An action packed day of adventure for 8-11 year olds (yrs 3-6). They have some new adventure activities for your children to try including: Woodland Ropes, Rock Climbing, Zip Wire, Gladiator Challenge, Axe Throwing and Caving. Book here.

Tuesday 15 February The Lightbox Woking Click here to book.

Kaleidoscopes

For 5-7s. 10.30am-12pm. £9.50.

Make your own kaleidoscope.

Learn How to Create Op Art For 8-11s. 1.30-3pm. £9.50.

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

Tuesday 15 Febr CONT. Halstead Toddlers

Halstead Prep School Woking Drop-in from 9.3011.30am for soft play, painting, stories and more! £5 per family, for ages 0-3 with an adult. For further details call 01483 772682.

Haslemere Educational Museum

Troy – Beauty & Heroism

Drop-in from 10.30am-1pm.

For ages 5-11. Look at Greek pottery and make your own designs. Mem £2, Non-mem £4.

Accompanying adult £1.

Opera Superheroes

2-3.30pm. A workshop to learn about opera with the chance to have a go! For ages 8-12. Mem £4, non-mem £6. Click here to book.

Tues 15 – Sat 19 Feb Royal Rascals Trail

Museum of Farnham 10am-5pm. Free scavenger hunt through the museum.

Wednesday 16 February Half Term Crafts

Museum of Farnham For ages 3-7 with an adult. Drop in any time from 10am-12pm.

Child £3.50. You may have to wait if the Garden Gallery is full. familiesonline.co.uk

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Halstead Toddlers

Halstead Prep School Woking Drop-in from 9.3011.30am for soft play, painting, stories and more! £5 per family, suitable for ages 0-3 with an adult. For further information call 01483 772682.

Free Drop-in: Big Art Collaboration, The Lightbox

Woking Drop in from 1.30-4pm.

Suggested donation £3. Get creative and add to the largescale art piece. For children of all ages (with an adult), younger children may need help.

Thursday 17 February Musical Theatre Bonanza Camp, Guildford Spectrum

Synergy dance® workshop for ages 6-12. 2-5pm. Explore your favourite classic musicals and learn amazing dance routines.

Also includes dance games with parachutes, ribbons and snow disco (Covid compliance permitting) and a mid-session craft break. Click here to book.

Pangolins, Haslemere

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

Learn about these amazing creatures and make some pangolin crafts.

Mem £5, nonmem £7. Click here to book.

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Thursday 17 Feb CONT Half Term Crafts

Museum of Farnham For ages 3-7 with an adult. Drop in any time from 10am-12pm.

Child £3.50. You may have to wait if the Garden Gallery is full.

Friday 18 February Disney Frozen 1 & 2 Workshop

Guildford Spectrum Synergy dance® workshop for ages 3-8.

Act, sing and dance as you explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and 2. Also includes dance and drama games with parachutes, ribbons and snow disco (Covid permitting) and the opportunity to perform a short routine. Wear your favourite outfit or themed costume!

2-3.30pm. Click here to book.

Zoetropes, The Lightbox

Woking Drop in from 1.30-4pm.

Suggested donation £3. Make colours and patterns collide by making your own handheld zoetrope.

Mad Science Show

Rural Life Centre 1-2pm. the Mad Science Team deliver their interactive and fun demonstrations. Tickets include entry to the Museum. Click here to book. familiesonline.co.uk

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

Saturday 19 February

Animal Encounter Tour

Merrist Wood College Worplesdon, Guildford On this two hour tour, you will learn about the different species you see, such as armadillo, fly river turtle, meerkats, tree frogs plus a wide range of birds and reptiles. Meet the Meerkat Experiences are also available for ages 8+ and can be added onto an Animal Encounter Tour. To book click here.

Mon 21 – Fri 25 Feb ‘Create & Grow’ Activities Squires Garden Centre Badshot Lea 9.30am2pm. Free Wild Bird Treasure hunt - no booking needed.

Plus paint a ceramic bird feeder - £6 per child, booking needed, click here.

WHAT’S ON DIARY

Monday 21 February

Friday 25 February

Little Twigs

Bear Shadow, Haslemere

Ripley Court School 9.30-11am. Woodland stay and play session for ages 18 months - 3 years accompanied by an adult. £8 per child, click here to book.

Mad Science Show

Rural Life Centre 1-2pm. the Mad Science Team deliver their interactive and fun demonstrations. Tickets include entry to the Museum. Click here to book.

Tues 22 - Fri 25 Feb Children’s Festival

West End Centre Aldershot Lots of children’s workshops such as Glass Painting, Creative Printing, Bollywood Dancing, Pottery and more.

Tuesday 22 February Storytelling for Under 5s

The Lightbox Woking 11-11.40am. £3 suggested donation. Stories, rhymes and handson creative fun.

Wed 23 - Thurs 24 Feb Model Mayhem, Aldershot

Military Museum 10.30am-2.30pm. Try model soldier painting. Admission + £3pp. For ages 3+ with an adult.

Book here.

Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Story and craft for under 5s. Click here to book.

Half Term Computer workshops Sparks4kids

Computer Coding and Touch Typing Classes Online computer coding & touch-typing workshops designed to teach children key digital skills, including Scratch coding, Python coding, website (HTML) creation, and games coding in a fun, engaging environment. Ages 6-8, 9-12, and 13+, all levels and abilities welcome. Click here to book.

Nearly New Sales Baby and Children’s Market

On Sat 12 March from 1011.30am at Normandy Village Hall, Glaziers Lane, Guildford, GU3 2DT. Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. £2 entry, kids are free.

Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller. Click here for more information.

DAYS OUT

Guildford Spectrum

At Guildford Spectrum there is a great choice of activities, including bowling, indoor Olympic sized ice skating rink four pools including a leisure pool, a 25m competition pool, teaching pool and diving pool. Other facilities include a fun soft play and The Rock Box indoor climbing centre.

Godstone Farm

Godstone Farm have an interactive farmyard noises trail ‘Talk to the Animals’ running this half term from 12-20 Feb. Plus get up close with animal encounters and take part in real life animal art sessions. Booking online essential, click here.

Elm Children’s Farm

At Elm Children’s Farm in Sutton Green, Guildford you can see alpacas, goats, Shetland ponies, pigs, ducks, and more. Plus there is a small play area for under 5s.

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre starts the year with a huge offering of children’s shows for all ages. They include the comedy catastrophe Magic Goes Wrong for ages 11+, Robin’s Winter Adventure for ages 3-8 and for under 5s there is an energetic retelling of The Hare and the Tortoise plus lots more!

Merrist Wood Animal Encounters

Merrist Wood College, Guildford offers 2 hour Animal Encounter Tours for ages 5+, Junior Animal Keeper Experiences (for 6-9s and 10-14s) and Meet the Meerkats Experiences for 8+. Also, tickets are on sale for their Fleecy Frolics annual lambing fun day on Sat 23 and Sun 24 April. Click here to book.

Alice Holt Forest

At Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, you’ll find walking and cycling trails, play areas, wooden animal play structures and Gruffalo sculptures. Plus there’s a new playhouse in the play area.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

New Victoria Theatre

Magic Goes Wrong

Wed 9 – Sat 12 Feb.

Guildford

Tues 18-Sun 30 Jan. Back with their biggest comedy catastrophe to date, Mischief return with their hilarious new show created with magic legends, Penn & Teller.

Suitable for ages 11+.

Robin’s Winter Adventure

Sat 22 Jan. An uplifting tale of change, bravery and friendship told with puppetry, poetry, music and magical design. Best for ages 3 to 8.

The Hare and the Tortoise Wed 26 Jan. An inventive and energetic retelling for under 5s.

Mouse and Sam

Wed 23 Feb. An original tale for 0-5s, with interactive role-play and sensory exploration.

Six

Tues 1-Sat 12 March. Multi award-winning, with a soundtrack storming charts across the globe, the sellout Tudor take-off is back!

Best for ages 10+.

The Gingerbread Man

Wed 30 March. This tall tale for under 5s will enthral and inspire your little ones’ creative imaginations.

Gangsta Granny

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Tues 22 – Sat 26 March.

Princes Hall Aldershot

Peter Pan

Thurs 13 – Sat 15 Jan. An amateur production.

All Star Super Slam Wrestling Tues 22 Feb 7.30pm.

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever

Sat 9 April - Sun 10 April.

Dorking Halls

The Smeds and the Smoos

An exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

For ages 3+.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Feb. Magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! For ages 3+.

West End Centre Aldershot

Messy

Thurs 24 Feb 11am. With original music, puppets and tap dancing! All performances are accessible relaxed performances, performed by a deaf and hearing cast with Sign Supported English. For ages 4+.

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE

Farnham Maltings

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays

Sun 9 Jan, Sun 6 March 10am.

Hear professional musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.

For primary and pre-school children, and their families.

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Tues 15 Feb 2pm. £10. SK Shlomo is a world recordbreaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic.

Tweedy’s Lost Property

Fri 18 Feb 2pm. £10. One-man family comedy and slapstick show.

The Beautiful Game

Sat 19 Feb 7.30pm. £15 (£12 members & under 16s). A laughout-loud look at our undying obsession with football.

G Live

Oldilocks & The Three Bears Sat 22 Jan 11am & 2pm.

Cranleigh Arts Centre

The Beautiful Game

Sun 13 Feb 2pm. A witty take on our undying obsession with football. £13.50.

Haslemere Hall

Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 14 – Sat 22 Jan.

Fortune Theatre

Covent Garden, London

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Mon 14 - Sun 20 Feb. Jungle Rumble is an original family musical. A sensational West End adult cast will bring the A WILD NEW MUSICAL FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Jungle to life with thrilling choreography, uplifting songs and an inspirational message about working together to protect the Earth.

Funny and warm-hearted show for 3-7 year olds.

The Leatherhead Theatre

Wed 26 Jan 10.45am & 1.30pm.

For 5-11 year olds.

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Animal hunt

Go searching for the tiny creepy crawly kind, the chirpy in the tree tops kind and the more exciting kind found in zoos or farms!

Baking

Save those overripe bananas and bake some muffins. Or let little hands enjoy rolling out some biscuit dough.

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Den building

Build one indoors with chairs and sheets or head to a local wood or park and gather large pieces of wood.

Envelope

endeavours Pop in photos, stickers, a letter or card and send to a friend or family member.

Film fun

Enjoy a film at home and make a game of it! Make popcorn, print off “cinema tickets” and settle down with a family favourite.

Garden growing

It does not have to be big! You can create a garden suitable for kids very simply; a patch of soil for digging or planting some flowers or veg.

Cardboard box

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Hiking

Okay, maybe not up Ben Nevis, but get your kids excited about a little “hike.”

Pack a small bag, grab a snack, fill a water bottle

Imaginary play

Little ones LOVE it when you make up a game. Get them to be a patient at the doctors, the receptionist at the dentist or taking their dog to the vet.

Jumble sale jollies

Get your little one involved with going though old things that need passing on to charity or selling at a jumble sale

Kickabout

Go to your local park for a kickabout with a ball – plus some running, jumping, sliding and shouting!

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Playing i-spy on a country walk or spotting different coloured cars.

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An A-Z of Early Years Activities Continued Mud mess!

Yes, it is messy, but it’s amazing fun for little ones. Get them making mud pies in the garden or some mud mark making on a wet walk.

Noise

Bang old pans with infants, pick out a tune or rhythm with bells or drums with older ones.

Sing songs loudly; clap hands softly.

Outdoor painting

Collect leaves or stones and paint them! Add some food colouring to bubbles and “paint” windows – it will wash off!

Puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to develop fine motor skills, spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination.

Quiet

It’s essential for everyone’s peace of mind! Try encouraging your little one to find fun in quieter things, whether it’s small world toys, looking at books or colouring.

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the end of the day, make it special. Try different voices to captivate your child’s imagination.

Safari special

Place some toy animals (or pictures of animals) around your home and/ garden. Take a piece of paper and pen and go on safari, writing down the animals you see.

Treasure time

Make a map and hide some “treasure.”

Throw together some pirate accessories or costumes and navigate through your home/ garden/park to find the treasure.

Under the stars

As the evenings draw in, there’s a great opportunity to get a wow moment from a toddler by looking outside and showing them all the twinkling lights from galaxies far, far away.

Virtual fun

There are going to be times when being at home is the only option. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Go online and try a virtual roller coaster

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ride or a journey through the Amazon.

Water wise

Whether it is the warm bubbly kind in the evening bath or the cold splashy kind from a sprinkler, a wise person once said: when a child is grumpy “just add water.”

X-ray

Take a roll of paper and draw round your child. Stick it on the floor and, as you draw in some bones, talk to them about bones in their body and what they help you do.

Yoga

They are never too young to learn how to pause and breathe.

There are some great options on Youtube with kid friendly themes.

ZZZZ….

For many children, it’s hard to unwind at bedtime. So why not make it into more of a game, albeit a relaxing one. “What are your toys doing? They’re all sitting down to listen to this bedtime story.”

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St Hilary’s Nursery and Kindergarten

Halstead Nursery

St Hilary’s Nursery and Kindergarten provides an ideal introduction to your child’s education. The Early Years have their own colourful and fun indoor and outdoor learning areas, but also benefit from using the facilities available in the wider school. St Hilary’s maintains child : staff ratios that are lower than the statutory EYFS ratios, giving each child the individual attention to support their development.

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Halstead is a vibrant and caring school where girls can thrive and truly be themselves. The Nursery and Reception provision are excellent.

Girls benefit from specialist teaching in music, dance, drama, PE and gym from dedicated and well-qualified staff who know each child as an individual. The small class sizes and dynamic yet family feel, ensures that girls explore and challenge themselves in their learning and meet their potential in a secure and nurturing environment. Click for more information.

Barrow Hills School Nursery

The Nursery at Ripley Court School

Nursery children develop new skills by choosing to play alongside or with their peers in the calm, warm environment of their bright, wellequipped classroom and covered outside area. Experienced staff guide them in their learning and provide a range of engaging activities. Kindy children experience a play-based curriculum, which also allows specialist teaching in maths, French, ballet and sport.

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The Nursery is part of a thriving prep school, set in 19 acres and offering indoor and outdoor learning environments including Forest School. There is a warm and stimulating atmosphere and the dedicated staff are committed to providing the best possible start to a child’s education journey. Housed in its own purpose-built area but a fully integrated part of the school, the Nursery shares specialist French, Swimming, Dance, Music and Forest School teachers. Click for more information.

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Rydes Hill Nursery

Many happy days await Rydes Hill Nursery children as they ignite their natural curiosity and joy at discovering the World around them.

The children benefit from being part of the school community, tapping into specialist teachers to experience Forest school, Music, Drama, Cooking, Dance and more! Rydes Hill inspires imaginations and creates capable learners to help prepare them for a positive transition to their next step. All year round or Term time Nursery spaces available. Click for more information.

St Andrew’s Nursery

St. Andrew’s School is a respected and thriving co-educational Prep School, set in 11 acres of grounds near Woking. The Nursery offers its young pupils a great start to their education, fostering lifelong learning in a happy environment of trust and support. There are excellent facilities and beautiful grounds, with wonderful spaces to play and learn. Above all, children make friends for life, leaving as confident well-rounded young people ready for their education ahead. Click for more information. familiesonline.co.uk

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Belmont School Nursery

At Belmont, Early Years pre-school children enjoy either sessional or full-time education (term time only) in a magical setting, with bright and cheerful rooms, two gardens, an adventure playground and woodland activities. French, Music, Performing Arts, PE, IT, Art, Forest School, and ballet lessons are provided by specialist teachers in addition to the traditional curriculum. An extended day is possible with breakfast club from 7.30am and after school club until 4.20pm.

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Wild winter activities Playing outside is important for kids, even in winter. Here are some great outdoor activity ideas to keep them busy.

Build teeny tiny twig rafts

Rain paint

Make a muddy water filter

Make a mini pond in a pot

Do some wild weaving

Make a magic potion

Make a wormery

Create frozen sun catchers

Build a bird box

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Take a ride on a virtual roller coaster. Check out 10 of the best virtual rides.

Go on a virtual tour of a zoo, aquarium or science centre.

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Explore breath-taking scenery with a virtual visit to America’s greatest national parks.

Drop in on London - visit a museum, Brick Lane, Houses of Parliament and more.

Take a plunge and swim with wild dolphins.

Marvel at the magic of nature’s beauty by gazing at the Northern Lights.

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Try a new cookie recipe, suggestions here. Bonus idea: Set up a camera or smart phone and film a cooking show!

Make ice cream in a bag, recipe here. No need for a fancy ice cream maker!

Make slime, instructions here.

Make some DIY play-dough, recipe here.

Have a pizza party, DIY pizza recipes here.

Throw an afternoon tea party for the family, see children’s tea party ideas.

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Conduct a science experiment, find 31 easy science experiments using common household items.

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Dice games teach maths and other skills. Here are some great options.

Two truths and a lie. Play two truths and a lie, See some childfriendly examples.

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Check out the National Literacy Trust’s list of podcasts here.

Have an extra Amazon box laying around? 32 fun, creative, and educational things to do with a cardboard box.

Create a message for the present and the future with a Sustainable Development Time Capsule.

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Chinese New Year crafts Chinese New Year falls on 1 February this year and offers the perfect inspiration for kids to get crafty!

Year of the Tiger paper bag puppet

Chinese lantern

Chinese New Year candle holders

Tangram puzzle

Mr Panda craft

Fortune Cookies

Chinese New Year’s pinwheel

Rattle drum

Paper plate Chinese dragon

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Baby and toddler groups running on a MONDAY - please click listings for details Little GURCkins

Guildford United Reformed Church Mondays 10-11.30am

Little Chicks

Halstead Prep School, Woking, Mondays 9.30-10.30am

Toddler Group

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

Little Twigs

Ripley Court School, Ripley Mondays 9.30-11am

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

Tongham Toddlers

Tongham Community Centre Mondays 10am-12pm.

Angel Tots

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

Tiny Tots

Bounce House

The Church Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Frimley Green Mondays 10-11.30am

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

Teddy Toddlers

Parent & Toddler Group

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

Octots

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Godalming Mondays and Wednesdays 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 First Steps Playgroup

St Christopher’s Church, Haslemere Mondays 10am-11.30am

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

Ottershaw Toddler Group Ottershaw Church Mondays 10-11.30am

Babes and Tots

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

St John’s Baby & Toddler Group St John’s Centre, Merrow Mondays 9.30-11am

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Baby and toddler groups running on a TUESDAY - please click listings for details Tots Praise

Church of The Good Shepherd Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Play Café

St Michaels Church Aldershot Tuesdays 9am-11.30am

Little Sunbeams Parent & Toddler Group

Manor Road Church, Guildford Tuesdays 9-11.15am

Toddler Time

Rydes Hill Preparatory School, Guildford Tuesdays 10-11am

Bethany Babes

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

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Frimley Baptist Church Tuesdays 9.30am.

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Farnham Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am

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

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Chiddingfold Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am

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

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

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St Paul’s Woking Tuesdays 10-11.30am.

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

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Baby and toddler groups running on a WEDNESDAY - please click listings for details 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, Godalming Mondays and Wednesdays 10-11.30am

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

Parents & Toddlers Mindenhurst School, Deepcut Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

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Christ Church Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am

St Paul’s Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

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Shere Village Hall Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am

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

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Godalming United Church Wednesdays 10-11.30am

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Church Hall, Horsley Evangelical Church Wednesdays 10-11.45am

Welcome Tots

Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am

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

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Baby and toddler groups running on a WEDNESDAY - please click listings for details Little Lambs

QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10am

Little Dragons

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

Toddle Tots

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

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Bethel Babies

Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham Wednesdays 10am

Happy Feet

High Cross Church, Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

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

Little Munchkins Former Primary School Ripley Wednesdays 10am

Bethany Babes

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

Acorn Toddlers

Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Happy Nappies

Wrecclesham Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am

Marty’s Friends Play Group

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

Baby & Toddler Group

St Alban’s, Hindhead Wednesdays 9am

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

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Baby and toddler groups running on a THURSDAY - please click listings for details 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

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

Ark Toddler Group Godalming Baptist Church Thursdays 9.30-10.45am

Teddies Toddler Group

First Steps

Toddler Group

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

St Paul’s Camberley Thursdays 10.15-11.30am.

Trinity Tots

Send Evangelical Church, Thursdays 10-11.30am.

Chatterbox

Baby Plus

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

Little Lambs

Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh Thursdays 10-11.30am

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

Toddler Group

Toddler Group

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

Peaslake Baby and Toddler Group Peaslake Village Hall Thursdays 9.3011.30am

St Saviours Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am

3CC Playtime

3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere Thursdays 10-11.45am

Tots & Toddlers

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

Messy Toddlers

The Spire Church, Farnham Thursdays 9.45-11.15am

Moorcroft Community Centre, Woking Thursdays 10-11.30am

Thursday Twinkle Tots

Thursday Tots

Funky Monkeys

St Mary’s Horsell Thursdays 9.30-11am

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

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

BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

Baby and toddler groups running on a FRIDAY - please click listings for details Toddler Fun

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

Jelly Beans Toddler Group Salvation Army, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11.30am from 21st January.

Fledglings

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

Toddler Group

All Saints Church, Onslow Village Fridays 9.30-11.30am

Babies & Toddlers Frimley Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Little Bees

St George’s Church Room, Badshot Lea Fridays 10-11.30am familiesonline.co.uk

Lightwater Baby and Toddler Group

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

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

Caterpillar Cafe Burpham Church, Guildford Fridays 9.30-11am

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

Tiny Feet

High Cross Church, Camberley Fridays 10-11.30am.

Baby group.

Welcome Tots

Welcome Church, Woking Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11.30am

Pop Up Play Session

Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Fridays 10.30am12.30pm.

Kingdom Tots

Heathervale Baptist Church Fridays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

Cranmore School, West Horsley Fridays 9-10.30am

Little Nic’s Toddlers St Nicolas, Cranleigh 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

Baby Group

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