Families Surrey West November/December 21 Digital

Your guide to What’s on this Christmas!

Issue 87 Nov/Dec 2021

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WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE CONTENTS

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Christmas decorations ideas Where to see Santa Days out Christmas Noticeboard News Kids’ Page Education Christmas gift give away What’s on diary Pantos Children’s theatre Christmas gifts Christmas light switch ons and Events for adults 39 Baby and toddler group listing 45 Directory

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To advertise call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email: editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk.

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NEW FOR 2021 As well as Santa Fir, Shamley Green, you can also buy our fresh, locally grown Christmas trees at Ockham Common, Van Arnhem Nursery, Godalming and our site at Newlands Corner. See our website for more details.

Hans Christmas Andersen at Santa Fir, Guildford Road, Shamley Green, Guildford GU5 0SQ

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Make you own Christmas decorations Get the whole family in the mood for Christmas with a crafty decoration-making afternoon.

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Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed. WHERE TO SEE SANTA

Chobham Adventure Farm’s Magical Christmas Experience

Experience the magic of Christmas meet Santa and his elves at Chobham Adventure Farm!

There’s gingerbread to decorate, letters to post, real Reindeer to check on, magic to make plus you can choose any present you like from Santa’s toy shop.

Princes Mead Grotto

Princes Mead Shopping will once again be offering a FREE ‘To the Stars and Back’ themed grotto. All the little space adventurers visiting Father Christmas will receive a free gift!

Hans Christmas Andersen at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm Children can visit Father Christmas at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm. £5 per child, with all proceeds to local charities, no booking required and all children receive a gift. Also on site are beautiful real reindeer to see.

Surrey Hills School

St Cuthbert Mayne School Cranleigh Father Christmas will be in his Grotto at the Winter Wonderland Christmas fair on Fri 10 Dec from 3.15-5pm. Everyone welcome booking essential - click here to book

Fishers Farm Park Wisborough Green

Santa will be visiting on 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18-24 Dec. familiesonline.co.uk

Santa returns to his Grotto at the Abinger site on Fri 17 Dec from 2pm. To book email fash@ surreyhills.surrey.sch. uk - open to all!

Swingbridge Santa Cruise

Guildford On 4, 5, 11, 12, 18-21 Dec. Meet Santa, enjoy refreshments, arts & crafts for the children and a gift. 45 minute cruise.

Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

Compton Meet Father Christmas on Sun 5 Dec. Listen to stories, sing songs and share your festive wishes with Father Christmas before hanging them on the tree.

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Please click on listings for details and to see if booking is needed. WHERE TO SEE SANTA

Polesden Lacey

Enjoy a magical adventure to find Father Christmas and his lost presents in the enchanted woods at Polesden Lacey.

This immersive theatre experience will bring the spirit of Christmas alive.

Includes a small gift.

Godstone Farm

Catch the magic in an enchanted woodland walkthrough and let the wondrous story captivate little minds.

Father Christmas visits include the choice of a toy from the charming Christmas themed toy shop, as well as a session to decorate (and eat!) a sweet treat. Tickets also include entry to the farm for the day.

Miller’s Ark Animals

The Lion and the Bear

Farnham Visit Santa in his magical workshop on 11 or 12 Dec.

My Little Unicorn

Ash A magical trip to

meet Santa, including a ride on a cart pulled by glistening unicorns. 15 - 19 Dec and 21 - 23 Dec. familiesonline.co.uk

Visit Father Christmas in his cosy festive sitting room in the courtyard and receive a small present.

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Winter Wonderland Fayre, Badshot Lea Infant School Farnham There will be

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Hook Visit Santa in his magical grotto on the farm on 27 or 28 Nov.

Hatchlands Park

The Wey & Arun Canal Loxwood Santa

cruises on 4, 5, 11, 12, 18-22 Dec at 12pm and 1.15pm. £14 pp.

Bocketts Farm Leatherhead Hop

on board the Santa Express trailer to the elves’ workshop then meet Santa in his grotto.

a Christmas grotto at the school’s Winter Wonderland Fayre on Sat 4 Dec from 123pm. BLVIS children and families can prebook through the school, community children can book on the day. The Grotto is £2.50 and also includes a little gift.

Santa’s Lapland

Take your family on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to meet Santa in Lapland and enjoy an experience you’ll never forget!

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WHERE TO SEE SANTA

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

Wolsey Place, Woking

Santa will be in his grotto from 20 Nov 24 Dec. 10am-12pm, 12.30pm-2.30pm and 3-5pm. Free, no booking needed.

Heartwork Coffee Bar

Holmbury St Mary Meet Father Christmas in his open air Grotto on Fri 10 Dec and receive a special gift.

In aid of Peaslake School Trust.

Haslemere Educational Museum

Visit Santa in his Victorian Parlour and receive a gift! Sun 5 Dec 11am-3pm no booking required.

Book online for: Sat 18, Tues 21, Wed 22, Thurs 23 Dec and Fri 24 Dec. 10–11am on 23 Dec is for families with a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Please book in advance for this session.

Rural Life Centre Farnham Santa

specials run on 4, 5, 11 and 12 Dec. Enjoy a train ride before meeting Santa in his enchanted grotto where children will receive a gift.

Santa’s Front Room Leatherhead for ages 9 months - 14 years. Meet Father Christmas in a beautiful antique setting from Fri 17 Fri 24 Dec.

Discover the magic of Christmas at Longacres Bagshot Garden Centre

Your Christmas begins at...

Alice Holt Forest Pick your perfect Christmas tree with the help of our specialist tree team.

Open from 25 Nov–19 Dec, 9am–5pm Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham, GU10 4LS. Full details available at forestryeng.land/aliceholt-trees

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MERRIST WOOD ANIMAL ENCOUNTER ACTIVITIES FOR ANIMAL LOVERS OF ALL AGES...

Treat your animal lover to a festive gift experience with a difference! Choose from a range of Animal Encounter experiences to allow them to meet our amazing animal collection including; meerkats, hornbills, armadillo, tortoises, monitor lizard, tree frogs, alpacas and more: 

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Winter Holidays

Saturday 18 December - Sunday 2 January*

Explore with family trails Make at The Make Space Play in our woodland

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DAYS OUT

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

Tuckwell’s Christmas Lights Tour

Download the tour map and visit some of the fantastic light displays locally.

Magical 4D Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride

Test drive Santa’s new sleigh in 4D virtual reality! Sit back and enjoy this immersive show as the sleigh moves, the wind blows and you experience the magic. At Longacres, Bagshot.

Guildford Spectrum

There is something for everyone at Guildford Spectrum - four pools, ice skating, tenpin bowling and Specky’s soft play.

Hatchlands Park The house will be dressed for a traditional country Christmas, there’s a Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail and Santa is visiting!

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Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

Victoria Square, Woking 20 Nov-9 Jan. Hampton Court Palace 13 Nov-9 Jan. The Natural History Museum 22 Oct-16 Jan. Brighton Pavillion 30 Oct-9 Jan All are closed 25 Dec. familiesonline.co.uk

Merrist Wood Animal Encounters

Dates have been released for the 2-hour Animal Encounter Tours (for 5+) and Junior Keeper Days (6-9 or 10-14 years).Meet the Meerkat Experiences are available for 8 +.

Winter Holiday: Into The Night at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village

There is lots to do this Christmas at Watts Gallery - find the celtic decorations around the site, make festive crafts, enjoy storytelling and visit Father Christmas.

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DAYS OUT

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

AirHop Guildford

As well as the wall to wall trampolines, there’s an obstacle course, a Wipeout, AirHOPBag, augmented reality screens, dodgeball and lots more.

Princes Mead Shopping

Princes Mead Shopping in Farnborough have fabulous space themed Christmas entertainment every Saturday from 27 Nov - 18 Dec - jedi balloon artists, mad scientists, moon landing coding workshop, juggling, a grotto and much more. And it is all free!

Chobham Adventure Farm

There are two indoor play frames, outdoors there is a massive sandpit with slides and construction site, two bouncing pillows, and a small and large play frame with zipwires plus the animal barn! Plus an amazing magical Christmas experience to see Father Christmas.

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Polesden Lacey

Woodland animals have taken over the festive preparations, as you wander through the rooms see what animals you can spot along the way. On 27 and Sun 28 Nov, you can see two of Rudolph’s cousins! There is also an immersive theatre experience in the woods to find Father Christmas and a Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail. ©National Trust/Eddie Hyde

Godstone Farm

There is so much to do at Godstone Farm for all the family including The World of Dinosaur Roar!

Discovery Trail, lots of outdoor and indoor play and plenty of animals!

For more ideas for days out see our What’s on diary, starting on page 21

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CHRISTMAS NOTICEBOARD

Have fun whilst getting your Christmas Tree!

Elm Nursery Guildford A large selection of British grown Christmas trees on sale from the end of November plus wreaths and other decorations.

You can also order your free range turkey, Surrey hills meat and all your vegetables for the big day. Plus you can visit the children’s farm with ‘magic of Christmas’ scenes and Father Christmas’s sleigh.

Alice Holt Forest Buy your real Christmas tree from Alice Holt Forest, near Farnham this year for a wonderful experience and the highest quality, sustainably-grown British Christmas trees. From 25 November, 9am 5pm 7 days a week.

Enjoy the Gruffalo Spotters trail (ends 19 Dec), or a peaceful wintery walk around the forest.

Fantastic Experience Christmas Gifts

Merrist Wood College in Guildford are offering animal encounter gift vouchers for: Junior Keeper Days, Animal Encounter Tours and Meet the Meerkat Experiences.

Give the gift of jumping joy with an AirHop Gift Card or Goody Bag.

Hans Christmas Anderson Award winning, freshly cut Christmas Trees, home-grown and lovingly nurtured in the Surrey Hills.

Available at Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm, Newlands Corner, Ockham Common and Van Arnhem Nursery in Godalming. At Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm there is lots more including a local produce market, horse and carriage rides and a grotto.

Personalised Letter from Santa From Santa’s helpers at The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

Click here for details.

Christmas Church Services Most Churches offer services aimed at children over Christmas - to find your nearest church click here.

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Tuckwell’s Christmas Lights Tour Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell is on the ho-ho-hunt for houses to join its spectacular Christmas lights tour this festive season!

If you are fanatical about your festive display then click here for more information.

New Stagecoach classes coming soon in Yateley Stagecoach Performing Arts is opening a new class at Yateley School from January 2022. Come along to a FREE Discovery Day on Friday 7 January 2022 to find out more.

Early Stages 4.45-6.15pm (for ages 4-6) and Main Stages 5-8pm (for ages 6-16). Click here for details. Book your place today by calling 07824 999414 or email Principal Sarah on camberley@stagecoach.co.uk

Peekaboo Play Cafe Opens in Guildford The new Peekaboo Play Cafe based in Compton offers stay and play sessions for ages 0-4 as well as fun Messy Play sessions twice a week. Click here for details. familiesonline.co.uk

AirHop Guildford launch a new after dark disco plus a special November party offer AirHop Guildford are excited to announce they have launched a new after dark disco session on Fridays from 6-8pm. They are also running a special offer for November parties giving double the bounce time for parties on Mondays – Thursdays at no extra cost!

Also, did you know that AirHop run MiniHoppers sessions just for kids from 6 months up to 6 years old!

Click here for details.

Rose Event Nannies Launches Rose Event Nannies is a new local business, providing bespoke mobile creches and childcare at your events. Ella, an experienced nanny, set up the business earlier in the year to provide childcare solutions for weddings, festivals, garden parties, corporate events and any other event required!

Having grown up in Godalming, and worked with numerous families over the past 8 years, she was keen to grow her career in a new direction, and recognised the need for excellent childcare in an event setting. Click here for more details.

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KIDS’ PAGE

Spot the difference and win a £40 voucher to Chobham Adventure Farm!

How many differences can you spot between these two pictures of the cheeky elves having fun at Chobham Adventure Farm? To be in with a chance of winning a £40 voucher to Chobham Adventure Farm, ask your parent/carer to email the number of differences between the two pictures (and a name and contact number) to editor@FamiliesSurreyWest. co.uk with Chobham Adventure Farm Competition in the title.

Competition end 5pm 11 Dec 2021. Click here for Ts&Cs. Click here for details about Chobham Adventure Farm’s Magical Christmas experience.

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EDUCATION

Encouraging your child to become an independent learner

By Bradley Busch and Edward Watson As children get older and progress within the education system, how they manage their time and how efficiently and effectively they study independently becomes an ever-increasing premium skill. So, what does academic research tell us about how parents can help facilitate this?

Let’s look at three different but related techniques.

Introduce learners to effective goal setting. This must include Improving self-reflection. The more flexibility, short and long-term goals and enough challenge to maintain self-aware learners are, the more motivation. likely they are to manage potential distractions. Self-monitoring is READ MORE a skill that can be developed by encouraging children to ask themselves good questions, such as ‘how can I get better?’ and ‘where do I do my best work?’

Better time management. Left to their own devices, people tend to procrastinate. Some studies have found that seventy five per cent of students consider themselves procrastinators, with fifty per cent procrastinating regularly and to a level that is considered problematic.

Research suggests that most students are poor at estimating how long a task will take to complete, as they get distracted or face unexpected obstacles along the way. This is called ‘The Planning Fallacy.’ Find out more here.

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School Open Days

EDUCATION

Please click each school for more information and booking details School Amesbury School Mixed 2-13 years.

Open Day Date Sat 13 Nov 2021 10am-12pm.

Barrow Hills School, Witley Mixed 2-13 years.

Belmont School Mixed 3-16 years.

Fri 25 Feb 2022.

Cranmore School Boys 2-16 years and girls 2-7 years.

Halstead Prep School, Woking Girls 2-11 years.

Ripley Court School, Ripley, Woking Mixed 3-13 yrs.

The Royal School Mixed 6 weeks-18 years.

Rydes Hill Preparatory School & Nursery, Guildford Girls 3-11 years, Boys 3-7 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell Mixed 3-13 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley Girls 4-18 years.

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St Edmund’s School, Sat 5 Feb 2022 10am-12pm.

Hindhead Mixed 2-16 years.

Fri 11 March St Hilary’s School, 2022, Fri 29 April Godalming 2022.

Mixed 2-11 years.

Fri 12 Nov 2021 St Ives School, 9.30-11am.

Haslemere Mixed 2-11 years.

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Friday 5 November

Sunday 7 November

Elmer And Wilbur

Studio Sundays: Your World,

Haslemere Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm Story and craft for under 5s. Book online.

Sat 6 November Baby and Children’s Market

Normandy Village Hall Guildford, GU3 2DT. 10-11.30am.

Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years. Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and be a seller.

Keep 100% profit on the day.

Click here for details.

The Land Down Under

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30am-12noon. Aboriginal art and Australian object hunt. Book online. For ages 5-11.

Animal Encounter Tours

Merrist Wood College 2 hour tours on which you will meet lots of different species.

Eco Explorers Club

Union St, Aldershot For ages

4-10. Outdoor sessions - free, but book at eventbrite.co.uk.

15 Minutes of Fun

Chertsey Museum Free drop-in craft activity paper mice. 1.30-3.30pm.

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The Lightbox Woking 11.30am-1pm or 2-3.30pm.

Climate themed collage poster workshop for ages 4+. Book online.

Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway

Frimley Lodge Park Miniature trains from 11am-4pm.

Card payments only.

Make Mandalas, Watts Gallery

- Artists’ Village

Compton, Guildford 10.30-11.30am,

1-2pm or 3-4pm. Book online.

Ideal for 5+ but all ages welcome.

Tuesday 9 November Forest School

Rydes Hill Prep School Guildford Free session for ages 18 months - 3 years, although younger siblings welcome. 1011am. Book online. These sessions are weekly in term time, but activities vary each week.

Toddler Tuesday - Cute Owls, The Square Shopping Centre Camberley 10.30am-12.30pm. Free crafts, no booking needed.

SatURDAY 13 November Watts Creatives Workshop: Printing, Watts Gallery -

Artists’ Village Compton, 10am-3pm. £25. Book online. For ages 13-18.

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Sat 13 November cont.

Pudsey Paintathon

Haslemere Youth Hub 9am-12pm for all ages. £10.

Paint a ceramic Pudsey to take away. All profits to Children In Need! Booking essential, please email info@happyhandsclub. co.uk.

Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood College Worplesdon, Guildford Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals. 10am-3pm. For ages 6-9.

Sunday 14 November Animal Encounter Tours

Merrist Wood College Worplesdon, Guildford On these two hour tours, you will learn about the many different species you see. £18. Click here to book.

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

Storytelling for Under 5s

The Lightbox Woking 11am. Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from 10.30am.

FriDAY 19 November Snail Trail, Haslemere

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

Baby Cats Dance

St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley 9.30-10.30am. For 2-4 year olds. Dance your way through a favourite children’s book! Free but must be booked in advance by emailing POjunior@stcatherines.info.

Fri 19 Nov - tue 4 Jan Glow, RHS Garden Wisley

Fantastical illuminations at night as well as a spectacular horticultural display in the Glasshouse. Book online.

Saturday 20 November Learn to Sew Together First Steps

Animal Encounter Tour

Tuesday 16 November Toddler Tuesday - Broccoli Autumn Trees, The Square Shopping Centre Camberley 10.30am-12.30pm.

Free craft session, no booking needed. familiesonline.co.uk

Farnham Maltings 10.30am-1pm or 2-4.30pm. For ages 7-11 with an adult. Second session on Sat 27 Nov. Please pre-book.

Sat 20 Nov – 9 Jan Snowsaurus, Painshill Park

10am-4pm. Dinosaur trail accompanied by fun activity book. Book online.

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Sunday 21 November

Sat 27 Nov - 26 Dec

Animal Encounter Tours

Christmas at Polesden Lacey

Merrist Wood College Two hour tours where you will meet many different animal species.

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays Haslemere Hall 10am. Professional musicians give an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra.

Book online.

Tuesday 23 November Toddler Tuesday - Winter Art, The Square Shopping Centre

Camberley 10.30am-12.30pm.

Free craft session, no booking needed.

Fri 26 Nov-Sun 2 Jan Steam Illuminations

Watercress Line Marvel at the wonderful light show whilst relaxing on a steam train. On selected dates.

Sat 27 November Junior Animal Keeper Experience

Merrist Wood College For ages 10-14. Spend a day with the animal keepers.

Camelsdale School Christmas Market

3-6pm. Games, meet Santa, shopping, food & drink and more!

Knaphill Christmas Market Knaphill High Street 10.30am-3.30pm.

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25 Dec. Woodland animals have taken over the festive preparations in the house - as you wander through the rooms see what animals you can spot along the way. On 27 and Sun 28 Nov, meet Snowflake and Cracker, two of Rudolph’s cousins from 11am-3pm! There is also an immersive theatre experience in the woods to find Father Christmas. Click here for details.

Tuesday 30 November Toddler Tuesday - Balloon Puppies, The Square

Shopping Centre Camberley 10.30am-12.30pm.

Free craft session, no booking needed.

Storytelling for Under 5s

The Lightbox Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from 10.30am.

Friday 3 December Christmas Fayre

Brookwood Primary School 3.30-5.30pm - open to everyone!

Brookwood School want to support local businesses and offer them the opportunity to attend with a stall or advertise their business by sponsoring a raffle prize or a games stall - if you or anyone you know is interested in this, contact office@brookwood.surrey.sch.uk 24

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Fri 3 December cont.

Gruffalo, Haslemere

Educational Museum 1.30-2.30pm. Story and craft for under 5s. Book online. Adult £1, child £2.

My Little First Aid

Haslemere Youth Hub 4-5.30pm. First aid course for 7-11 year olds. £15 includes entry for 1 adult and 1 child (kids drink included). Email deeza. thehub@gmail.com to book.

Saturday 4 December Rocket Girl and Spaceman

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Winter Wonderland Fayre

Badshot Lea Infant School Farnham 12-3pm. Christmas grotto, hampers, Christmas shopping stalls, Christmas crafts, festive games, refreshments and more.

Everyone welcome. Entry: adult £1, child free - pay on the door. BLVIS children and families can prebook Santa’s grotto through the school, community children can book on the day. The Grotto visit is £2.50 and also includes a little gift from Santa.

Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough There will be a wandering duo of a Rocket Girl and Spaceman entertaining and posing for photographs all over the centre! 11 to approx.

3.30pm. Plus there will be 3 very special coding sessions to learn how to land on the moon (booking essential)!

Educational Museum 10.30am-12noon. Craft activities including making a starry wheel.

For ages 5-11. Book online.

Local Produce Market

Eco Explorers Club

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm

On Guildford Rd between Shamley Green and Cranleigh GU5 0SQ

Local producers will be selling an array of food and drink. There will be heavy horse and carriage rides (small charge + weather permitting), plus you can see the real reindeer and Santa will be at the farm. They also have a Christmas shop full of decorations and gifts. The Market is also on 5, 11, 12 Dec. familiesonline.co.uk

Starry Night, Haslemere

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

Harvest Your Own Tree

Witley & Milford Commons Pick a pine for Christmas.

Booking online essential. £35.

15 Minutes of Fun

Chertsey Museum Free family drop-in craft activity – Christmas gift tags. 1.303.30pm.

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Hatchlands Park Explore the parkland with Percy the Park Keeper’s winter wander trail. Enjoy festive treats from the café and see the house dressed for a traditional country Christmas.

Parkland trail: daily from 4 Dec. House: Tue-Fri & Sun, 12‑3pm, 1‑23 Dec. Polesden Lacey The house and garden have been transformed by the evergreen beauty of the festive season. Join us for a magical Christmas experience inside and out.

Open daily from 27 Nov-26 Dec. For further details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/christmas-in-surrey Normal admission and some events carry an extra charge.

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WHAT’S ON DIARY

Winter Festival Family Day The Menhuin Hall Cobham 1.15pm or 3.45pm.

A screening of The Snowman accompanied by live music plus singalong carols and an interactive music workshop.

Book at themenuhinhall.co.uk

Carols by Lazerlight St Michael’s Church

©Nick Butterworth 2021 Sat 4 Dec - Mon 3 Jan Percy the Park Keeper’s Winter Wander Trail

10am-3pm. This trail runs at Hatchlands Park, Polesden Lacey, Winkworth Arboretum and Claremont Landscape Garden. Join in the fun with Percy and his animal friends.

Sunday 5 December Make Space Christmas Party, Watts Gallery -

Artists’ Village Guildford 10.30-11.30am, 1-2pm or 3-4pm. Bring your family to make Christmas arts and crafts.

For all ages, ideal for 5+. Book online.

Studio Sundays: Rag Wreaths, The Lightbox Woking 11.30am-1pm or

2-3.30pm. Craft fun for all the family. Book online.

Woking & Sam Beare Festive Fun Run

Woking Park 10am-2pm. Register online. familiesonline.co.uk

Aldershot

7pm. Please book at www. aldershot-stmichaels.org.uk

Haslemere Christmas Market

Town Centre Refreshments,

stalls, children’s entertainment and more. 10am-4pm.

Local Produce Market

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm There will also be heavy horse and carriage rides (small charge + weather permitting), plus you can see the real reindeer and Santa will be at the farm.

GMES Open Afternoon

Stoke Park Guildford Miniature train rides from 11am-3pm. Pre-booking entry online is required.

Harvest Your Own Tree

Witley & Milford Commons Click here to book.

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Tuesday 7 December Toddler Tuesday - Fairy Cakes, The Square Shopping

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

Princes Mead Shopping

Centre

Camberley 10.30am-12.30pm.

Free craft session, no booking needed.

Friday 10 December Winter Wonderland

St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, Cranleigh A fun Christmas event including Santa’s grotto! 3.15-5pm.

Pop up stalls, live music, auction, raffle, hot food and refreshments. Tickets need to be bought in advance to see Santa, click here to book.

Everyone welcome.

Christmas Extravaganza

St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley 9.30-10.30am. For 0-4 year olds. Listen to Christmas carols, watch the Prep School children perform and join in with dancing and singing. Free but must be booked in advance by emailing PO-junior@stcatherines. info.

Sat 11 December Christmas Junior Animal Keeper Experiences

Merrist Wood College Guildford 10am-3pm. For 6-9 year olds. Click here for details.

Harvest Your Own Tree

Witley & Milford Commons Click here to book.

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Ice Sprite and Mad Scientist

Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough Visit Princes Mead and be amazed to see their very own Ice Sprite contact juggling all manner of planets alongside the mad scientist demonstrating fun science experiments! 11am to approx 3.30pm.

Local Produce Market

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm There will also be heavy horse and carriage rides (small charge + weather permitting), plus you can see the real reindeer and Santa will be at the farm.

Christmas Flower Pot Decorations

Cranleigh Arts Centre £8. Craft workshop for ages 3-6.

10am or 11.15am. Book here.

Sunday 12 December Animal Encounter Tours

Merrist Wood College Two hour tours where you will meet many different animal species.

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WHAT’S ON DIARY

Tuesday 14 December Toddler Tuesday – Roaming Reindeer Mask

Santa Fun Run for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Sun 12 December cont Santa Fun Run for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice

Wavell School Farnborough Every adult who registers receives a free Santa Suit and each child gets a pair of reindeer antlers. Click here to register.

Local Produce Market

Santa Fir Christmas Tree Farm There will also be heavy horse and carriage rides (small charge + weather permitting), plus you can see the real reindeer and Santa will be at the farm.

Farnham Christmas Market Lots of stalls throughout the town centre. 10am-4pm.

Monday 13 December Christmas Bounce House Party

Haslemere Youth Hub 10am-11am. For ages 0-4 years. £3 per child. No need to book!

Bounce along to Christmas music with a bouncy castle along with a wide variety of cars, ride on toys and soft play style gym equipment. Wear your best Christmas Jumper/outfit! familiesonline.co.uk

The Square Shopping Centre Camberley 10.30am-12.30pm.

Free craft session, no need to book.

Storytelling for Under 5s

The Lightbox Spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis from 10.30am.

Friday 17 December Christmas Decorations

Haslemere Educational Museum 10.30-11.30am. Story and craft for under 5s with an adult. Click here to book.

Sat 18 December Christmas Junior Animal Keeper Experiences

Merrist Wood College Guildford Join the Animal Keepers for a day, working with a huge variety of animals.

10am-3pm. For ages 10-14. Click here for details.

Alien Juggling

Princes Mead Shopping Farnborough Be entertained with a stunning juggling display!

Space themed characters will be juggling aliens throughout the centre from 11am to approx 3.30pm.

Christmas Make and Take Weekend, Rural Life Centre

Farnham Festive make and take

activities.

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Sat 18 December cont.

Tuesday 21 December

Home Alone: Screening and Pizza Party

Victorian Christmas Crafts

Cranleigh Arts Centre The film starts at 2.15pm but come at 2pm if you would like to buy pizza! Book online.

Sat 18 Dec - Sun 2 Jan Winter Holiday: Into The Night, Watts Gallery -

Artists’ Village Find the celtic decorations and make festive crafts from 18 - 23 Dec and 27 Dec - 2 Jan. On 18 and 19 Dec enjoy storytelling by the fireside. Plus Santa will be visiting on 5 Dec.

Sunday 19 December Christmas Make and Take Weekend, Rural Life Centre

Festive make and take activities.

Animal Encounter Tours

Aldershot Military Museum 10.30am, 11.45am and 2pm. For ages 5+. Pre-book online.

Make Your Own Christmas Wrapping Paper

Chertsey Museum Workshops for 4-12s at 10am, 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm. Book here.

Christmas Crafts

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

Book online.

WedNESDAY 22 December Disney Frozen Christmas Edition, Guildford Spectrum

2-3.30pm, for ages 3-8. Act, Sing and Dance as you explore the scenes and songs from smash hit films Frozen 1 and Frozen 2. Click here to book.

Merrist Wood College Two hour tours where you will meet many different animal species.

Victorian Christmas Crafts

Mon 20 - Thurs 23 Dec

Free Drop-in: Christmas Tree Table Decorations

Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp, Guildford

Spectrum OFSTED registered fun-filled holiday day camp for ages 5-8 years and 9-12 years. Activities include ice skating, bowling and swimming (everyday for ages 9+ and on certain days for children 5-8 years) and lots more. Click here for details.

Aldershot Military Museum 10.30am, 11.45am and 2pm. For ages 5+. Pre-book online.

The Lightbox Woking Drop in anytime from 1.30-4pm.

THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER Narnia Winter Wonderland

Guildford Spectrum 2-4pm for ages 3-10. Learn and create dances from the magical world of Narnia! Click here to book.

Tues 28 - Thurs 30 Dec Xtreme Activate Holiday Day Camp, Guildford Spectrum

Monkey Music Guildford, Farnham, Godalming and Ewhurst E: guildford@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01483 821 932

Monkey Music - Byfleet, Ottershaw, Pyrford and Woking E: woking@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01932 429 240

East Horsley Village Hall Thursday and Saturdays

Guildford, Godalming, Shalford E: guildford@monkeymusic.co.uk T: 01483 821 932 Godalming Masonic Hall (Tuesday & Thursday) Guildford St John’s Stoke Church (Wednesday) Shalford Village Hall (Monday & Friday)

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PANTOS

Jack and the Beanstalk at Camberley Theatre

Dick Whittington at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Fri 10 - Fri 31 Dec. The magic of Panto returns to Camberley with a brand new, side splitting adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk!

Fri 3 Dec - Sun 9 Jan. Panto is back and it’s going to be a Whitting-tonne of fun! Join the Yvonne Arnaud for a pussy cat and rat-packed panto party this Christmas.

Dick Whittington at Princes Hall

Jack and the Beanstalk on Ice at Guildford Spectrum

Fri 10 Dec Mon 3 Jan. Princes Hall put effort in all year around to make sure their panto is a truly magical production, with fabulous sets, stunning costumes, fantastic dancers, a great script and excellent songs and music.

Cinderella at The Borough Hall, Godalming

You’re invited to the ball, as Wysch Productions reveals the Godalming Panto for 2021 is the Fairy Godmother of all Panto’s, Cinderella.

This production will feature spectacular song and dance, colourful costumes and lots of fun! familiesonline.co.uk

Guildford Spectrum celebrates the return of its annual ice pantomime this December with a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk. The popular family attraction will be transported to a winter wonderland.

Dick Whittington by Head2Head Sensory Theatre

A panto for children and families with SEND/ disabilities. All shows are Makaton signed. £5pp. At various locations throughout December. Click here for details.

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Camberley Theatre

The Leatherhead Theatre

Fri 10 - Fri 31 Dec.

Sat 18 - Thurs 30 Dec

Jack and the Beanstalk Annie Jnr

Cinderella Aladdin

Sat 13 Nov 11am & 2.30pm.

Thurs 6 - Sat 8 Jan.

Dorking Halls

The Electric Theatre

Fri 10 - Sun 12 Dec. This interactive show is perfect for 2-6 year olds.

Sun 12 Dec 3pm. For ages 2+.

The Santa Show

Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 18 - Fri 24 Dec & Sun 26 - Tues 28 Dec. Relaxed performance 27 Dec 5pm.

Princes Hall

Dick Whittington

Fri 10 Dec - Mon 3 Jan.

Peter Pan

Thurs 13 - Sat 15 Jan. An amateur production.

Millers Ark Farm Hook

Carols in the Barn

Sat 18 Dec, Sun 19 Dec, Tues 21 Dec, Wed 22 Dec.

Cranleigh Arts Centre Annie Junior

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Nov. Performed

by Showdown Theatre Arts.

Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 5 Dec 11am & 2pm.

Haslemere Hall

Robin’s Winter Adventure

Mon 20 Dec 2.30pm. An uplifting tale with puppetry, poetry and music for ages 3+.

Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 14 - Sat 22 Jan.

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A Christmas Hug

Let’s All Dance: The Nutcracker

Sun 19 Dec 11am & 2pm (2pm is a relaxed performance). Suitable for all ages (incl. those with special needs).

G Live

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever Fri 12 & Sat 13 Nov.

A Christmas Cracker

Sat 18 Dec 3pm.

Father Christmas Comes Up Trumps Sun 19 - Fri 24 Dec.

Polesden Lacey

Finding Father Christmas

27, 28 Nov, 3-5, 10-12, 17-23 Dec. Enjoy a magical adventure to find Father Christmas and his lost presents in the enchanted woods. This immersive theatre experience will bring the spirit of Christmas alive this festive season.

The Borough Hall Godalming

Cinderella 11 – 26 Dec.

New Victoria Theatre

Snow White

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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

Dick Whittington

Fri 3 Dec - Sun 9 Jan.

Farnham Maltings Kaleidoscope

Fri 19 Nov. For babies aged 6-18 months. 25 mins (+ 20 mins stay & play after the show).

Peter Pan

Tues 30 Nov – Fri 3 Dec. Amateur production for ages 8+.

Morgan & West’s Great Big Christmas Magic Show

Sun 19 – Fri 24 Dec. A family festive feast of magic, mystery, and merriment! For ages 5+.

Guildford Spectrum

Jack and the Beanstalk on Ice Thurs 9 Dec – Sun 12 Dec.

St. Andrew’s Parish Church Farnham

Bach to Baby Christmas Family Concert

Head2Head Sensory Theatre Dick Whittington

A panto for children and families with SEND/disabilities. All shows are Makaton signed. At various locations throughout December.

Wintershall Estate Bramley, Guildford

The Wintershall Nativity Journey

Wed 15 - Sun 20 Dec. Volunteer actors in biblical costumes, alongside a cast of sheep, donkeys, horses and a sheepdog, take the audience on foot from the open air into the candle-lit barn, as the story of how Jesus changed the world is told with songs, music and carolling, bringing the true meaning of Christmas to life for the whole family.

The Wintershall Nativity Journey

Doors open at 10.15am.

Haslemere Educational Museum Haslemere Mummers

Sat 18 Dec 11am. A lighthearted, engaging performance of this traditional play. 20 minutes of family fun - please book online.

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Ceramic gifts and keepsakes

Julija from Popolo Ceramico will be capturing baby and children’s hand and footprints on ceramics and turning them into beautiful Christmas gifts and keepsakes. She will be at the following locations: 6 Nov and 4 Dec– Wanborough Village Hall. Booking required.

10 Nov – Guildford QEP. Booking recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

16 Nov – Peekaboo Play Café Dorking. Booking recommended. Walkins welcome.

27 Nov – Christmas Fantasia in Ash. No need to book.

29 Nov – Baby Steps HQ Studio in Hindhead. Booking required.

Popolo Ceramico also offers pottery painting boxes for painting at home or for mini get togethers and Christmas parties. Click here for details.

Saturday 6th November 10-11.30am

Normandy Village Hall Guildford Only £2 entry, kids GU3 2DT free!

Lots of stalls bursting with top quality like new baby and children’s items from birth to 8 years.

Come and grab a bargain or book a stall and keep 100% profit on the day.

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS CHRISTMAS

Great Christmas gifts for kids Check out our Families gift guide for ideas that will inspire and excite your child - many without lots of packaging!

Brave Girls’ Book Club subscription box

Storytime magazine subscription

Baked In Junior Baking Club subscription box

Diverse stories & powerful protagonists.

Ages 7-12. £17 per month.

For story-loving kids!

Ages 4-11. From £38.99.

Child-friendly recipes for mini-bakers. Ages 5-11.

From £7.50 per month.

Young Driver driving lessons

Scamp & Dude superpower PJs

So Slime DIY Ice Cream Factory

SnapWatch

Waboba Moon Ball

Get behind the wheel for a memorable driving experience. Ages 4+.

Snaps around the wrist and stays. Interactive, easy to use. Ages 5-12. £9.99 + p&p.

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PJs with Superpower Button! Boosts and comforts when most needed. From £28.

Pops and bounces to 100ft!

Ages 5+.

Create three squishy slime ice creams - fluffy, icee and scented.

Ages 6+. £20.

Wildflower kit

Three bamboo pots ready to plant. Six hundred seeds to attract bees! £20.

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Christmas gift ideas for adults Eco-friendly, no-clutter and truly memory-making. Check out the Families guide to gift experiences for parents.

Silhouette sitting with Charles Burns Virtual sitting with the famous silhouettist of Royals/celebs. From £45.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Give the gift of wine knowledge! Highlyregarded award, perfect for beginners.

Box 42 Uncharted Love Island box Tropical fun. Themed activities & Spotify playlist. From £31.99 per mth.

Books that Matter Silverstone driving Bloom & Wild book box experience letterbox flowers Thought-provoking and inspiring novel, plus feminist and bookish gifts. From £17 per mth.

Epsom Bakehouse bread making Learn to bake, online classes. Baguettes to brioche. From £19.99.

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Huge range of letterbox bouquets delivered monthly for your giftee to curate.

Get behind the wheel of a single-seater race car or top of the range supercar. From £189.

Flying lesson

Fender Play guitar lessons

Learn how to pilot an aircraft in two amazing thirty minute lessons.

Legendary guitar brand with online platform.

Easy-to-follow lessons.

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Christmas light switch ons Camberley

The Christmas Light Switch On is on Sat 20 Nov 10am-6.30pm.

Entertainment includes free face painting, meeting real Reindeer on Park Street and more.

Godalming

The Christmas Festival and Light Switch on is on Sat 27 Nov from 10am-6pm. There will be a carousel and Santa and his Sleigh will be in town plus entertainment at The Pepperpot.

Farnborough

On Sat 27 Nov at Princes Mead Shopping you can experience the solar system display in the main atrium, wandering jedi balloon artists and the Professor of Magic who will wow you with his science tricks from 11am!

Ash

Christmas Market and Fantasia is at the Ash Centre on Sat 27 Nov. The market opens 12pm, and the tree will be lit by 5pm.

Bagshot

Bagshot Big Bash is in The Square on Sat 11 Dec 3-6pm.

Magic show, birds of prey, fancy dress spot prizes, music, stalls, food and more. Santa will be here with two of his reindeer.

Farnham

A fun, festive day at Gostrey Meadow on Sat 20 Nov 1-6pm.

Aldershot

The Christmas Lights Switch on is on Sat 20 Nov with a free afternoon of festive fun from 12-5.45pm. The event will take place across the town centre, with stalls and festive fun in Union Street, Wellington Street and Princes Gardens.

Woking

Christmas Light Switch on at 184 Albert Drive, Woking on Sat 27 Nov from 4pm, with switch on at 5pm.

Mulled wine, mince pies and raffle.

In aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.

Events For Adults Haslemere Museum

Creative and Well-Being Workshop – A Crafty Christmas Wed 17 Nov 2.30-4.30pm or 7-9pm.

My Little First Aid for Babies

Haslemere Youth Hub Wed 8 Dec 1-2pm. £10 for one adult and one baby. Email deeza.thehub@ gmail.com to book.

Wreath Making Workshop

Polesden Lacey Gt Bookham Morning or afternoon workshops every Tuesday and Friday from 30 Nov - 17 Dec.

A Watts Winter Wreath

Watts Gallery - Artists’ Village Compton On Fri 12 Nov or Sat 13 Nov. Booking essential.

Bring Your Baby Events Baby Cinema

Cranleigh Arts Centre Last Christmas Thur 16 Dec 2pm.

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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

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

Guildford United Reformed Church 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

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

Octots

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

Angel Tots

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

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

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

Trinity Toddlers Trinity Methodist Church Woking Mondays am

Teddies Toddler Group

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

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

Woking Twins Club

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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

Playbox

Frimley Baptist Church Tuesdays 9.30am.

For childminders and nannies

Toddlers Group

Farnham Baptist Church Tuesdays 10-11.30am

Bumps & Babies NCT Godalming & Cranleigh The Baptist Church, Godalming Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am

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

Chiddingfold Toddler Group

Chiddingfold Baptist Church Tuesdays 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

Toddler Group

St Paul’s Woking Tuesdays 10-11.30am.

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

Toddler Group

Binscombe Church Tuesdays 9.30-11am

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BABY & TODDLER GROUPS

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.

ABC Playgroup

Tots Praise

Christ Church Guildford Wednesdays 10-11.30am

St Paul’s Camberley Wednesdays 10-11.30am.

Little Ducklings

Baby & Toddler Group

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

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

Bethel Babies

QE Park Baptist Church, Guildford Wednesdays 10am

Bethel Baptist Church, Farnham Wednesdays 10am

Little Dragons

Happy Feet

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

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

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

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

Acorn Toddlers

Marty’s Friends Play Group

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

Elim Pentecostal Church, Aldershot Wednesdays 10-11.30am

Little Monkeys Baby and Toddler Group Happy Nappies

Wrecclesham Community Centre, Wednesdays 9.30-11am

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

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

Thursday Twinkle Tots St Mary’s Horsell Thursdays 9.30-11am

Trinity Tots

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

Chatterbox

Lawnsmead Hall, Wonersh Thursdays 10-11.30am

Toddler Group

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

Playtime

3 Counties Vineyard, Haslemere Thursdays 10-11am

Toddler Group

St Saviours Church, Guildford Thursdays 10-11.30am

Thursday Tots

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