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Editor’s welcome Saying farewell to the Summer Holidays is always a little sad, but I welcome the normality of a routine as we attempt to reel in the bedtime hour. Exiting times ahead as Autumn approaches and the leaves change to a kaleidoscope playground of different colour. New adventures for little ones starting reception, and for the older ones as they grow and develop into young adults through the course of this academic year.

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Imagine festival of the arts 2016 Sutton Theatres Trust goes into administration A very sad time for the people of Sutton as the Sutton Theatres Trust, which took over the running of the Secombe Theatre and The Cryer in 2015, went into administration in August.

Although audience numbers have doubled since the Trust took over in 2015, numbers were too low to keep the theatres running.

As a result, four staff have been made redundant, and all scheduled shows have been cancelled as of immediate effect.

A buyer for the trust – which is in fact a company, not a charitable trust – is now being sought from administrators.

Sutton Council’s Imagine Festival of the Arts is back for 2016 and events this year are inspired by famous author H.G. Wells, who lived in Worcester Park – think sci-fi, space exploration, and War of the Worlds as Sutton’s creatives take centre stage.

Between 15 – 30 October 2016 the borough will play host to the BrickBox time-travel disco, a new sound installation from Output Arts, and Pint of Science’s boundary-pushing merging of art and science among many, many other great events – and the best part is that each one is completely free to attend.

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‘The Fantastic World of Dr. Seuss’ exhibition opening at the rejuvenated and fabulous ‘Discover Children’s Centre in Stratford Families LSB has recently had the amazing opportunity to go and explore this wonderful place. Being perfectly suited for little ones and big kids (AKA – the Mummies and Daddies) I asked one of my nearest and dearest to take her 19-month boy gift, Sirius along and share her experience with us – and this is what she said …

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This new series is supported by an educational website full of fun dinosaur games and factoids designed to help children and parents expand their dinosaur knowledge. Plus there is a look behind the scenes at the making of the 3D models and how the illustrations were created.

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Jigsaw Arts Amongst Finalists at this year’s Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

Jigsaw has offered weekend performing arts classes to children aged 3-18 across London and the Home Counties for over 20 years.

2016 has been an exciting year for the company, as Jigsaw has been shortlisted for The Business Award for Arts and Creative Services in the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.

At the start of the new academic year, children will be lacing up their jazz shoes and taking a leap into the performing arts for the first time, gaining the opportunity to build confidence and develop social skills whilst having lots of fun.

At Jigsaw, we understand that attending a performing arts school for the first time can be an exciting but nervous experience. That is why we offer a two-week trial, giving the student the opportunity to try Jigsaw.

Jigsaw is delighted to announce the opening of a brand new school in Sutton. Visit www. jigsaw-arts.co.uk for more information, or call 0208 4474530 and book a two-week trial today.

Recruiting members for a Children and Youth Choir, South Croydon

Dynamic Musical Director, Joanne Miller, is pleased to announce plans to start a children and young people’s choir this October with a minimum of 20 members. Parents are also encouraged to take part.

Essential criteria: aged 8-28, children and young people who love singing, show potential and have a good ear. You don’t need to have any formal knowledge of music or previous experience. Just give it a go!

Singing in a choir is a great way for children and young people to develop new skills, build self-esteem and confidence. Singing as part of a choir is both a learning experience as well as a fun activity for all. Having music as an outlet is important, and as more schools close their doors to art and music classrooms,

Dance like everyone’s watching - How kids can bond through movement

If you’ve met a special person at a disco, you’ll know that copying another dancer’s moves can create an instant bond.

There may be more to this than at first appears. Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that problems and differences between children in a group can be solved by encouraging them to dance together in a similar way.

The academics taught 100 seven to 12-yearolds a few dance moves, divided them into groups and asked each group to dance for the others. They found that the children who danced in a similar way to each other felt closer and had more in common with each other. Those who danced in a different way felt no bond.

The kids were questioned about their feelings for the others before and after the experiment.

They found that, while they felt closer to their own group before they danced, they felt closer to those that danced the same way afterwards.

Surprisingly, they did not feel close to children who danced with different moves or to a different beat.

The study’s lead, Bahar Tuncgenc, a PHD student at Oxford’s Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, said: “Throughout our lives, we find that there are groups we identify with and those we feel distinctly cool or even negative towards. These feelings determine our attitudes and strongly influence how we socialise.

“This study shows how simple dance moves, such as swinging arms or stepping from side to side in time, draw children together emotionally, even if they started out in different groups.”

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For the sixth year in a row, Croydonbased performing arts school The BRIT School has been selected to perform at the biggest national youth dance celebration in the UK

The school’s all-male dance company Khronos was founded in 2009 and is made up of 21 talented dancers aged between 12 and 21 years old. They are the only all-male troupe to secure a place on the Royal Albert Hall stage this year.

Khronos will perform an original choreographed contemporary/urban dance called Torment the Damned amongst only 21 other performing groups from around the world.

Dance Proms 2016 takes place on October 30th at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets start at £9.24 and can be bought here: www. royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2016/danceproms

“Let us learn Spanish” comes to Sutton, Wallington, Purley, Cheam and Croydon

Teresa Postigo qualified with an Advanced Level in Teaching English as a modern language through East Surrey College, in 2004. Prior to that Terasa completed the Montessori Foundation Course, upon which she joined the Spanish Children Club for teaching children of 4, 5 and 6 years of age.

Having had worked at East Surrey College and Sutton Scola of Adult Education, and Sutton College Terasa has now decided to share her love for her native language to help children preparing for their GCSE, AS/A2 level and IB, which perfectly complements their studies at school.

The new GCSE classes start from September with the first examinations to taking place 2018. She also caters for those adults who are keen to brush up their conversation skills or just start from scratch.

Classes are held in Sutton, Wallington, Purley, Cheam and Croydon. For more information, please contact Terasa on 07711 355450 .

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New headmaster ready to take Trinity to new heights Trinity School in Croydon welcomes a new Headmaster. Formerly Deputy Head at Dulwich College, Alasdair Kennedy brings with him a wealth of experience in the independent day and boarding school sector.

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New Head at Croydon High has plenty to celebrate - including extra classes opening in Years 2,3 and 4

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In September 2016, Croydon High celebrates the 50th anniversary of its move from central Croydon out to leafy Selsdon. It is an impressive place; with light, airy and spacious classrooms and outstanding facilities for drama, art, music and sport.

New Head, Emma Pattison, joined the school in September, drawn, she says, by the commitment to the girls and love of subject and of the job that she saw amongst the staff at Croydon High. “I am thrilled to be leading this school which prides itself on the high quality of its teaching and learning and the support it offers to every single girl,” Mrs Pattison explained.

Mrs Pattison starts at a very positive point in its history, with increased numbers at Year 7 and Sixth Form and a blossoming Junior School under Head, Sophie Bradshaw. Here, increased demand for places has meant additional classes opening this September in Year 2, 3 and 4.

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Greenacre School receive a £2000 grant form Toyota Fund for a Better Tomorrow to re-landscape their existing Ecological Garden Greenacre School is thrilled to have been awarded a £2000 grant from the Toyota Fund for a Better Tomorrow to re-landscape our existing Ecological Garden and to launch a Sensory Garden for all our girls to use to coincide with National Biology Week (8-16 October 2016) the theme of which is Conservation and Endangered Species. ‘’We will provide seating, bug houses and plants to increase biodiversity, and develop a sensory corner which will allow young children opportunities to investigate and “touch” within a safe environment. ‘’ ‘’We also plan to install a bird box in the garden with a webcam and link it to the internet and our School “Twitter” account, with a live feed for our very own “Springwatch”, making the garden a feature that only the school but also our local community can enjoy.

Birds such as swifts are in decline and helping them by providing suitable nesting sites will enable us to contribute to their conservation. ‘’

Principal Peter Harris commented “I applaud the achievements of our students who have worked hard to achieve and in some cases to exceed their expected grades and who have secured their university places.” For more information please visit www.ewellcastle.co.uk

Ewell Castle School Celebrates Fantastic A Level Results and Individual Success Stories It is another successful year for Ewell Castle School, with over 60% of our students leaving for Higher Education gaining places at their first choice universities at this stage, with some universities yet to make a decision. Nearly 15% of exams taken gained the top grades of A* - A, with almost two thirds of grades being A* - C. Notable performances include Jacob Malpas who achieved an A*, two A grades and a B grade at AS. Other pupils who will be continuing their studies at prestigious Russell Group Universities include Sasha Vesovic (History) and Georgia Heggs (Political Science).

Former Saracens Captain and Barbarians rugby player Floyd Steadman will take over at the helm of the local prestigious Cumnor House School for Boys. This is a school which has already produced several national Rugby stars such as Chris Robshaw and Elliott Daly amongst its Alumni, so the future looks good for budding sports stars in the local area.

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10 tips to get the most out of school open days Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child and open days are your best chance to get a first-hand view.

Here are ten things you should keep in mind…

1. Do your homework beforehand

Read the Ofsted report and see what has been highlighted as the strengths and weaknesses of the school; this will give you an idea of what to look out for.

Ponder your priorities for your child’s schooling too: perhaps you favour a nurturing place with strong pastoral care, a highly academic and competitive environment, or masses of extracurricular opportunities?

2. On the day, talk to and observe pupils

Are they the kind of kids you’d like yours hanging out with? Do you think your child would fit in well?

Many schools have pupil-led open day tours; so feel free to ask them questions, although be forgiving if they don’t know the answers to aspects of the school beyond their experience, such as the latest ‘A’ level results or details of school policies on communication with parents.

General questions such as ‘what do you like the most and the least about the school?’ can be telling.

3. Chat with teachers too

Do they seem sparky and enthused about their work? What are their favourite things about teaching there and what do they think the challenges are? When they talk do they focus on the achievements of top performing children or all of them?

Have they been there long? If many of the staff you speak to are new, this can suggest high turnover levels, which can be unsettling for pupils.

4. Look at what sort of extra-curricular activities are on offer

Do they match your child’s interests and talents? What are the facilities like for the hobbies your child has: if they’re musical is there a dedicated music classroom or building? If they’re a dab hand at sport, are there decent pitches/ courts/ a pool on site?

How are teams and orchestra/ drama places selected – is it fairly inclusive, or do only the very talented get to participate?

5. Head to the head’s speech

There will normally be a talk from the headteacher. Listen to what they have to say about their ethos and vision – does it match what you want for your child for the next seven years?

6. Check out the state of the buildings and facilities

Not all schools can have shiny new, impressive facilities but is what’s there well-kept and reasonably clean, or marred by litter and graffiti? It sounds silly but check out the loos; they’re the most likely place to be neglected, in terms of pupil behaviour and upkeep, on the open day.

7. Look at staff/ pupil interactions

Do the teachers, and especially the head, seem to know most of the pupils? Is there warmth but respect to their interactions, or do the children seem almost fearful of him or her? Are teachers having to bellow at the kids to keep order or do they have a calm but in-control air?

8. Ask about parent/ school communication

Find out how much parental involvement is welcomed by the school and how regular reports and parents’ evenings are.

Is there a newsletter and how active is the Parent Teacher Association?

9. Consider your general impressions

Did the school feel buzzy and an engaging place to learn? Or lacking a sense of purpose and direction? Did pupils seem excited to be there and staff proud of them and the school in general?

10. Bear in mind that at open days there is something of a performance going on

This is often the glossy version of a school, so some parents find it useful to make a return visit on a normal school day, where possible.

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Florence aged 3 loves nursery, especially playing outside in the play house, learning her letters and making new friends.

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At croydon High School, we believe we can help to make your daughter’s dreams for her future a reality. She may be just starting her journey aged 3, moving on to secondary school or considering sixth form options. Whatever age she is, we have plenty to inspire her. come and find out more; our next Open Morning is on Saturday 8th October or visitors are warmly welcomed at any time. Just call 020 8260 7543 to arrange a personal tour.

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An inspiring independent education for girls from Nursery to Sixth Form Join us at one of our Open Events:

Whole School Open Morning Saturday 24 September 10am

Senior School - Tuesday 18 October 9am Junior School - Thursday 19 January 9am Book online or email: admissions@sut.gdst.net 020 8642 0594 www.suttonhigh.gdst.net

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School Directory and Autumn Open Days Caterham School Harestone Valley Rd. Caterham, CR3 6YA 01883 343028 Co-educational day and boarding school.

Pupils aged 3 – 18 years. www.caterhamschool.co.uk Open Day - Sat 24 Sep, 9.30 - 12 noon Chinthurst School Tadworth Street, Tadworth, KT205AP 01737 812 011 Co-educational day school.

Pupils aged 3 – 18 years. www.chinthurstschool.co.uk Open Days -Thurs 6 & Sat 8 Oct, 9.30 -12 noon City of London Freeman’s Ashstead Park, KT211ET 013 7282 2423 Co-educational day and boarding school.

Pupils aged 7 – 18 years. www.clfs.surrey.sch.uk Open Day - Sat 24 Sep, 9.45 -12:30pm Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road, Wallington, SM6 0BD 020 8647 4607 Co-educational day school.

Pupils aged 2 – 11 years www.collingwoodschool.org.uk Open Day - Sat 15 Oct

Croydon High School Old Farleigh Rd, Croydon CR2 8YB 020 8260 7508 admissions@cry.gdst.net Independent girls’ day school Pupils aged 3 – 18 years www.croydonhigh.gdst.net Open Day - Sat 8 Oct

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Aim for Croydon High Junior School Croydon High School in Selsdon, Surrey is an exceptional independent day school for girls aged 3 to 18.

The Junior School, on the same spacious 22 acre site as the seniors, shares excellent sports facilities, including an indoor swimming pool where girls enjoy lessons from Reception age.

Girls join Nursery aged 3, entering a warm, caring environment focused on building confidence.

Classrooms are light, bright and purpose-built and in the innovative 4D room, a combination of sound, light, music and touch inspires junior school pupils to produce wonderful written and creative work.

Thanks to a legacy from a former Music teacher, all Year 3 girls learn a stringed instrument with free tuition for a year. Pastoral care is an absolute priority; supporting girls as they develop socially and ensuring success and effort are celebrated equally.

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Cumnor House Boys & Tree Tops Nursery (Pampisford Rd) 168 Pampisford Rd, South Croydon, CR2 6DA 020 8660 3445 Independent day school for boys.

Pupils aged 2 – 13 years Open Days – Sat 1 Oct 9.30 – 11.30am & Fri 18 Nov 9.30 – 11am

Cumnor House Girls & Tree Open Days Tops Nursery Sat 8 Oct & Tue 1 Woodcote Ln, Purley, CR8 3HB 22 Nov 9.30 020 8668 0050 11am Independent day school for girls.

Pupils aged 2 – 13 years. www.cumnorhouse.com Open Days - Sat 8 Oct, Tue 22 Nov, 9.30am - 11am Cumnor House School consists of two single-sex highly successful Prep schools in the Croydon and Purley area. The Boys’ School boasts some 75 years-plus heritage and the Girls’ School is a more recent addition, both are proud of an impeccable record of academic excellence, as well as music and sporting achievements galore. The facilities include our own indoor swimming pool, specialist classrooms for science, art, music and computing as well as a 10 acre boys’ playing field just across the road, which is rare in the Croydon area.

At all levels the school has enjoyed first class inspection reports and our results at 10+, 11+ and 13+ are second to none. Also in the School family are the two Outstanding ‘Treetops’ teaching nurseries, which serve as feeders to the two schools.

Please do come and join us at one of our Open Days this term to truly understand our ethos, facilities and caring environment.

Downsend Prep School Leatherhead 1 Leatherhead Rd, Leatherhead, KT22 8TJ 01372 372311 Co – educational Prep school Pupils aged 2 – 13 years www.downsend.co.uk Open Days - Sat 24 Sep & Fri 18 Nov Downsend Pre Prep Ashtead -22 Oakfield Road, Ashtead, KT21 2RE 01372 385439 Leatherhead - 13 Epsom Road, Leatherhead , Surrey, KT22 8ST 01372 385437 Epsom - 6 Norman Avenue, Epsom, KT17 3AB 01372 385438 Co – educational Pre prep school Pupils aged 2 – 6 years Open Days - Sat 1 Oct, 9.30 - 11.30am &Thurs 17 Nov, 9.30 - 11.30am Elmhurst School for Boys, and Little Elms Nursery 44-48 S Park Hill Rd, South Croydon CR2 7DW 020 8688 0661 Independent day school for boys.

Pupils aged 2 – 11 years www.elmhurstschool.net Open Day - Sat 8 Oct, 10 - 12pm

Essendene Lodge Essendene Rd, Caterham, CR3 5PB Open Days 018 8334 8349 27 Sept, 8th, Co – education day school 13th Oct Pupils aged 2 – 11 years www.essendenelodge.co.uk Ewell Castle Junior and Senior Church St, Ewell, KT17 2AW 020 8393 1413 Co educational day school.

Pupils 3 – 18 years www.ewellcastle.co.uk Open Days - 6th Form - Tues 27 Sep 6pm – 8 pm. Whole School - Sat 8 Oct 10am-12 noon, Tue 13 Oct 9-10.30am and Wed 9 Nov 9-10.30am Located in beautiful grounds in the picturesque village of Ewell, just half an hour from London, Ewell Castle School provides a small and caring co-educational environment for children 3-18.

The vision of the School is to nurture and inspire pupils to achieve within a happy and family friendly atmosphere. A benefit of being a small school is that each pupil is known and valued within a caring, stimulating and disciplined environment. A broad curriculum is offered, underpinned by EC Skills for the twenty first century, which focuses on nurturing and developing skills for a modern world and achieving each child’s potential. All aspects of personal development are fostered, and pastoral care and support which is consistently acknowledged to be outstanding (ISI Report 2012) contributes greatly to personal development and achievement of potential. Extra-curricular activities broaden horizons and pupils are articulate and show self-confidence. There are many enrichment opportunities and the majority of our Sixth Form gain places at their first choice university.

Greenacre School Open Days 16 Sutton Ln, Banstead SM7 3RA 27 Sept, 01737 352114 13 Oct & 30 Nov Independent day school for girls.

9.30am Pupils aged 3 – 18 years www.greenacre.surrey.sch.uk Open Days - 27 Sept, 13 Oct & 30 Nov Greenacre School is successful school that challenges, develops and nurtures every girl be the very best she can be and achieve beyond her expectations. We promote an environment that encourages and challenges our pupils to flourish academically and grow in confidence, and our girls thrive in the positive, supportive atmosphere. Our outstanding pastoral care and small class sizes enable us to get to know every girl and work closely with her to achieve her goals.

Academically strong girls are stretched and challenged to the highest level, whilst all pupils receive the individual attention that enables them to reach their full potential. We inspire our pupils to try new things, broadening their experience and developing the necessary skills for life.

Extended opening hours 7.30am to 6.00pm includes free before and after school supervision.

Breakfast club also available. New minibus routes available for 2017. www.familiesonline.co.uk

Open Mornings Friday 23rd September 9.30am - 11am Saturday 15th October 10am - 12noon Friday 25th November 9.30am - 11am Come and see what makes our School and Nursery so special. Admissions for Year 3 2017 are now open and scholarships are available. Please contact us for more details. “ A hidden gem of a school, traditional but forward-looking, and turning out confident, likeable, happy and well-informed young men” The Good Schools Guide Please contact Su Brailey, Admissions Manager if you would like to attend an Open Morning or arrange a tour of the school. sbrailey@prioryprep.co.uk | 01737 366 942

INSPIRE | NURTURE | ACHIEVE An independent co-educational day school for pupils aged 3-18

Bolters Lane Banstead Surrey, SM7 2AJ www.prioryprep.co.uk

St Christopher’s School Nursery and Pre-Prep School for boys and girls aged 2 ½ - 7

You are warmly invited to visit our school

OPEN MORNING

Friday 7th October 2016 9.15am - 11.00am

Ewell Castle School With an ethos in which each child’s achievements are acknowledged, valued and celebrated, pupils thrive academically as a result of a varied curriculum, an extensive extra-curricular programme and outstanding pastoral care.

Open Evening - 6th Form Tuesday 27th September 6pm - 8pm

Open Morning - Whole School Saturday 8th October 10am - 12 noon Thursday 13th October 9am - 10.30am Wednesday 9th November 9am - 10.30am For further details and to pre-register please visit our website ewellcastle.co.uk 020 8394 3576 admissions@ewellcastle.co.uk

“Excellent” in every area “Irresistible Learning” ISI Inspection Report, Feb 2016 Please telephone 01372 721807 to book a tour or arrange an alternative appointment and to enquire about occasional places arising in the school.

6 Downs Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5HE office@st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk

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Families education focus Homefield Preparatory Western Road, Sutton, SM1 2TE 020 8642 0965 Independent day school for boys.

Pupils aged 3 – 13 years www.homefield.sutton.sch.uk Open Day - Sat 1 Oct

Kingswood House School, Epsom 56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG 01372 723590 Open Days admissions@kingswoodhouse.org 6 Oct & 8 Oct Independant day school for boys.

9.30am Pupils aged 3 – 13 years 12noon www.kingswoodhouse.org Open Days - 6 & 8 Oct, 9.30am - 12 noon

Oakwood School and Nursery 59 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2AN 020 8668 2895 Co-educational,Catholic day school.

Pupils aged 3 – 11 years. www.oakwoodschool.org.uk Open Day - Sat 8 Oct, 10am - 1pm Old Palace School of John Whitgift Preparatory -2, Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7YN Senior - Old Palace Rd, Croydon CR0 1AX 020 8688 2027 Independent day school for girls Pupils aged 4 – 18 years. www.oldpalaceofjohnwhitgift.org Working Open Morning Seniors - Wed 14 Sep 10.30am Open Morning Prep - Sat 17 Sep, 2pm

Kingswood House School is one of the most successful prep schools in Surrey. We are a thriving community in the heart of Epsom catering for boys through to age 16.

A strong ethos, enviable pastoral care and excellent teaching make Kingswood House the school of choice for parents who want their son to flourish both personally and academically. Our commitment to treating every pupil as an individual, each with their own unique set of strengths and abilities, has time and time again proven to lead to academic success. We can now offer places for our Senior School,Year 9 opened in September 2016.

Come and join us to experience all that Kingswood House has to offer.

Traditional core subjects plus various options at GCSE Small, focussed, teaching groups Access to great sport, art and drama Support and guidance for personal organisation and study skills Study Centre with specialist tutors Education outside the classroom, extra curricular opportunities and excursions Newly refurbished Senior classroom and common room Kingswood House School was awarded EXCELLENT in all areas by ISI at our last inspection.

Laleham Lea 29 Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3J 020 8660 3351 Co-educational, Catholic day school.

Pupils aged 3 – 11 years. www.lalehamlea.co.uk Open Week -26 – 30 Sep, 9.30 – 11:30 am Manor House School & Nursery Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4EN 013 7245 7077 Independent day school for girls Pupils aged 2 – 16 years. www.manorhouseschool.org Open Day - Sat 1 Oct,10am Oakhyrst Grange 160 Stanstead Rd, Caterham CR3 6AF 018 8334 3344 Co-educational Prep school.

Pupils aged 4 - 11 years. www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk

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Priory Preparatory Open Days Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2AJ 23 Sept & 01737 366920 15 Oct Independent day school for boys Pupils aged 2 – 13 years. www.prioryprep.co.uk Pop-In Morning - Fri 23 Sep 9.30am, 10.15am and 11am. Open Morning - Sat 15 Oct 10 -12 noon Limited number of spaces available for September in certain year groups.

If you would like to discuss your situation or learn more about the admissions process at Priory Prep please contact the Admissions Manager, Su Brailey who will be happy to help.

Priory Preparatory School is a leading independent day school for boys aged 2-11 in Surrey. The school combines the warmth and community of a small school with the resources, ambition and achievements of a leading preparatory school.

Priory Prep’s high academic standards are achieved through small classes, outstanding subject specialist teaching, and a firm belief that happy boys learn.

Small class sizes ensure that each boy’s education can be tailored to their individual needs.

It is recognised that boys develop and learn in different ways and at a different pace from girls.

Headmaster, Graham Malcolm, explains “A boy based curriculum needs to provide space for them to investigate and explore, to enable them to discover and experience their learning in a practical manner. We encourage boys to throw themselves into learning, whether that be playing an instrument, in competition on the sports field or discovering the pleasure of being immersed in a powerful narrative story.

Reedham Park School 71a Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4DN 0208 660 6357 Co-educational day school.

Pupils aged 4 – 11 years. www.reedhamparkschool.org.uk

Royal Alexandra & Albert School Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TD 01737 649000 Co-educational boarding school.

Pupils aged 7 – 18 years. www.raa-school.co.uk Open Days - Sat 24 Sep & Sat 8 Oct – 9-10.30am. Sixth Form Open Evening Thurs 22, 7 - 9 pm Royal Russell Junior School Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR0 5BX 020 8651 5884 Co-educational day and boarding school.

Pupils aged 3 – 18 years. www.royalrussell.co.uk Open Day - Sat 24 Sep, 8.30am - 1pm.

Seaton House School

67 Banstead Road South, Sutton, SM2 5LH 020 8642 2332 IndependentPrep school for girls Pupils aged 2 – 11 years. www.seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk Open Morning - Sat 24 Sep,10.00 12.30pm.

Drop-in Morning - Tues 27 Sep at 9.30 – 11.30am.

St Christopher’s School Open Day 6 Down’s Rd, Epsom, KT18 5HE Friday 7 Oct 01372 721807 Co-educational nursery and Pre prep.

Pupils aged 2 – 71/2 years www.st-christophers.surrey.sch.uk Open Day Fri 7 Oct Set in an attractive building with beautiful, secluded grounds St Christopher’s is a happy and creative Nursery and Pre-Preparatory school for children aged 2½ to 7.

St Christopher’s provides irresistible learning opportunities, which are delivered by inspirational and supportive staff.

The school is well known for preparing children for academic success, independence and a love of learning by developing children into independent thinkers who are aware of the world around them.

St Christopher’s children enjoy rich opportunities in music, sport, drama and art and achieve great success in these areas.

St Christopher’s aim is to ensure we find an area or subject in which each child can excel and gain confidence and self esteem.

The happy atmosphere of the school promotes excellent relationships with pupils, parents and staff making for a warm, supportive and lively community with lots of opportunities to be involved.

St David’s School Woodcote Valley Rd, Purley, London CR8 3AL 020 8660 0723 Co-educational day school.

Pupils aged 2 – 11 years www.stdavidsschool.co.uk Open Days - Sat 24 Sep, 10 – 12 noon www.familiesonline.co.uk

Families education focus Thames Christian College Wye St, London SW11 2HB 020 7228 3933 Co Educational, Christian secondary school.

Pupils aged 11 – 16 years. www.thameschristiancollege.org.uk Open Days- Thurs 22 Sep, 11am 1pm, Sat 1 Oct, 10am -1pm & Tues 4 Oct,11am - 1pm Sutton High, Nursery and Juniors 86 Grove Rd Sutton, SM1 2AL 020 8225 3075 Open Day Sat 24 Sept Sutton High Seniors 10am 55 Cheam Rd, Sutton SM1 2AX 020 8642 0594 Independent day school for girls Pupils aged 3 – 18 years. www.suttonhigh.gdst.net Open Day - Sat 24 Sept At Sutton High School our priority is to enable girls to be happy, confident and independent. Our belief is that when girls enjoy coming to school they develop a love of learning and feel supported to try challenges and discover their individual talents and gifts. We aim to develop your daughter both pastorally and academically, based on knowing her personality and her skills set.

Warlingham Park School Chelsham Common,Warlingham, CR6 9PB 01883 626844 Co-educational Prep school.

Pupils aged 2 – 11 years. www.warlinghamparkschool.com Whitgift School Haling Park, London, South Croydon, CR2 6YT 020 8688 9222 Independent day and boarding school for boys.

Pupils aged 10 – 18 years. www.whitgift.co.uk Open Morning - Sat 24 Sep, 9 - 1pm.

Open Evening - Tues 11 Oct, 4pm and 8pm. Open Afternoons - Wed 12 Oct & Mon 17 Oct

We would be delighted to welcome you to visit us to learn how we value the whole girl, from our academic focus, through a connected curriculum, to their enrichment in our extracurricular programme. Girls can join our Nursery in the half- term before their third birthday, and we also provide wrap-around-care during term time.

We are ideally situated on a green and leafy site with our Junior School and Senior School on the same campus so transition into Senior School life is the natural next step.

For a comprehensive guide to our school directory visit our website

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Trinity School of John Whitgift Shirley Park, Croydon CR9 7AT 020 8656 9541 Open Day Independent day school for boys.

Sat 1 Oct Co – Educational 6th form.

9am - 12 noon Pupils aged 10 – 18 years. www.trinity-school.org Open Day - Sat 1 Oct, 9am - 12 noon Trinity School is part of the Whitgift Foundation, founded in 1596 by John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury. His legacy provides the School with outstanding facilities and an extensive range of bursaries and scholarships, allowing pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds to benefit from an education at Trinity.

There are four main ages of entry into the School: at 10+ (Year 6), 11+ 13+ and 16+. By making the move to Trinity School at Year Six, boys have the opportunity to benefit from an extra year of intellectual challenge and from all the sporting, musical and cultural activities on offer.

For older students, the Sixth Form years at Trinity are an opportunity for boys and girls to strengthen their personal, social and professional development, giving real opportunities to exercise leadership and responsibility and to equip them with the skills to succeed at university and beyond. Please click here to see the Sixth Form section of the website.

Trinity is a dynamic, forward-looking school at the forefront of independent education. Our website can only offer a flavour of the School and we warmly welcome prospective pupils and their parents to visit us on a normal working day.

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The benefits of after school clubs and classes Whether or not you think you may be raising the next Picasso or David Beckham, there’s no doubting the pluses of after school clubs

While finances may not permit your little ones being involved in different activities every night of the week, there’s no doubt that a couple of well-chosen clubs can be great for giving your child an insight into areas that the school curriculum doesn’t cover.

So, why are clubs so important?

Team sports like football, rugby, and netball are not only brilliant for keeping kids active but also helping them learn team work where they can begin to appreciate what’s good for the whole team, rather than just thinking of themselves.

Imaginative Drama Classes

Growing Buds 2 - 4 years Full Blooms 4 - 7 years Budding Actors 7 - 10 years Classes in Carshalton, Cheam, dramabuds Croydon & Worcester Park adventure 020 8669 2355 parties too

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Competitive sports are also great for learning difficult life lessons like being a gracious winner - and loser.

Meanwhile, learning a musical instrument is ideal for discovering the art of practice, patience and persistence.

The list is endless. There are clubs for almost anything you can imagine.

However, new skills, team work and confidence building aside, the most important thing to think about when deciding which club to choose is the fun factor.

CLUBS AND CLASSES DIRECTORY

CROYDON, SUTTON, EPSOM AND SURROUNDS TODDLER & PRESCHOOL Jo Jingles Viv Hunt - Cobham, Epsom & Fetcham and Leatherhead, 07751 438943 or Sue SeniorBanstead and Sutton, 020 8644 4897 www.jojingles.com Jo Jingles provides fun singing and movement classes which teach children to play percussion instruments expressively, sing songs and find the rhythm to move and dance. Age-specific classes are tailor-made to engage even the youngest children. Classes encourage hand-eye co-ordination, and help children learn social skills and make friends, as well as encouraging their physical, mental and emotional development. Children play two agespecific percussion instruments each week. No membership fees! FREE Trial!

MAD Academy Croydon Alison Storey 020 8407 1726

MAD Academy classes for preschool children are free spirited and bursting with energy and fun! Our classes are funky and physical, and packed full of singing, dancing, music, games, props and, of course, laughter! Classes are also educational, helping children develop key

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Families clubs and classes skills aligned to the government’s Early Years Learning Framework. We harness the power of music and movement to teach a whole range of skills and knowledge, from letters to numbers, from shapes to weather. But it’s not like traditional learning! So come along and bring a little MADness to your week

Monkey Music Leatherhead and Dorking -Tina Parsons, 0208432081. Banstead and Epsom Dinah Nightingale, 01932 223309. South Croydon and Caterham - Karen Chandler, 0203 251 1061 Award-winning Monkey Music introduces babies and young children to music in a way they understand and enjoy - and is brilliant fun for children and adults too!

Our unique four-stage curriculum ensures that classes are a “good fit” for pre-schoolers whether this is intriguing sounds for a 3-month old baby, moving and shaking for toddlers, or taking the limelight and learning to read music for a 4-year-old. Get in touch to book your complimentary class today!

Rugbytots Ltd 0345 313 3242 www.rugbytots.co.uk

Rugbytots dynamic weekly sessions enable boys and girls aged 2-7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment. Our structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination, with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way, whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. By delivering our specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement, it creates an atmosphere in the class that is totally unique and engaging for parents and children alike. We run classes all over Surrey and surrounding areas.

Sing & Sing Coulsdon Tee 07904229112

The Lotus Practice - Baby Massage and Yoga Pinal 07956442223

Massage offers a unique way to communicate with, and soothe you little love, whilst raising the “feel-good” hormone oxytocin in both yourself and your baby, baby massage helps you both feel calm and relaxed and improves muscle tone and stimulates growth hormones.

Baby yoga is relaxing and enjoyable for both mum and babies, supporting bonding between you and your baby, quality time that’s fun.

Tumble Tots Farah 07930 550 023

Designed to develop children’s physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment. The programme is structured to build on children’s positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem.

SPORTS Atlantis Swim School Ltd 0208 335 3536

Atlantis Swim School have been teaching in the surrounding area since 1998 and the majority of people come to us from recommendations. We have a programme that we work towards and can monitor the children’s progress. We concentrate on stroke technique and water skills and have a great team to teach this.

Croydon High Sports Club 0208 657 9313

Croydon High Sports Club offers swimming lessons in our 25 metre indoor pool plus badminton and tennis. We also have a Gymnastics club on site Saturdays and Sundays, plus a wide range of group exercise classes and swim lessons for grown-ups!

Dolphin Swim 020 86404488

Dolphin Swim School have been established since 1989 and offer swimming lessons through their venue in Mitcham for children from 3 months of age.

Baby signing with Sing and Sign is easy because we make it fun to learn! Your baby will recognise important words sooner and can use the signs to “talk” to you before speech.

Everyone Active -Active Kids Developed with the help of Speech and www.everyoneactive.com Language professionals and recommended Active Kids encompasses fun activities for all by experts, Sing and Sign is Britain’s children, from babies to 11 years old. longest running and best loved baby signing 55x70_alison.qxp_Layout 9 25/08/2016 10:52 Pa All of our activities promote teamwork and programme.

co-operation rather than intense competition, ensuring that all children get a kick out of their session. The safety of children is paramount - all of our activities are designed to meet the most rigorous safety standards.

MultiSports Sutton & Cheam 01293 774051

MultiSports is about introducing children aged 4 - 16 to a wide range of sport orientated activities, harvesting potential no matter how great or small, a developing life skills such as confidence, personal achievement and teamwork. Classes take place on Saturdays at Nonsuch High School

PERFORMING ARTS Dramabuds Becca 020 8669 2355

Dramabuds is devised exclusively for young children aged 2 -10 years to enjoy. We create a positive fun environment, for children to naturally grow and blossom in confidence.

Our carefully crafted stories ignite young imaginations, aiding children to become creative thinkers, writers and to problem solve.

Our drama classes help develop, speaking, listening and communication skills raising self-esteem and gently encouraging each child to excel!

Jigsaw Performing Arts Mitcham: 020 8688 3409 Mitcham@jigsaw-arts.co.uk Sutton: 020 8688 3409 Sutton@jigsaw-arts.co.uk Croydon: 0208 447 4530 Croydon@jigsaw-arts.co.uk Jigsaw Performing Arts is dedicated to developing performance skills, promoting selfexpression and building confidence. Classes are split into appropriate age groups.

All new students are invited to join us for a two-week trial to see if Jigsaw Performing Arts is right for them! To find out more or to book your two-week trial please call 020 8688 3409.

Perform www.perform.org.uk

Perform is a different type of performing arts school. We use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing - specially developed and written

Welcome to Gigi’s Dance Boutique in Cheam Village!

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Babies from 3 months action songs and sensory stimulation Walkers to 2 years music, movement and motor development 2 to 4 years dance, musicality and beat competency

Classes in Croydon & surrounding areas Call Alison on 020 8407 1726 or email: alison.storey@madacademy.com

We offer various retail dance wear products that cater for Ballet, Gymnastics, Jazz and Tap. A huge hit with Gigi’s is our Pop Princess Birthday Packages we offer which are held in our pretty glittery shop!

Enquire now as bookings are limited.

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Families clubs & classes by us - to bring out every child’s true potential.

Unlike traditional stage schools, child development is at the heart of everything we do.

Perform uses drama-based games, exercises, songs and dances in an imaginative and fun way to help boost child development.

Purley Pointes/ Surrey Ballet Masters emmanorthmore@yahoo.com

Purley Pointes provide an exciting opportunity for talented dancers aged 7 to 18 to enhance the training they currently receive.

Spotlights Theatre School 020 8460 5711

Fun performing arts classes from age 4 to 18.

Expert tuition in drama, dance and singing offering children the opportunity to perform regularly in front of an audience to build their confidence. Spotlights casting agency (included with membership) offers opportunities to audition for film, TV, theatre and commercials.

ARTS & CRAFTS Glazed All Over Kerry or Laura 02086476463

Clay Club, Tuesday or Wednesday 4.30-6pm During the course children will learn to work with clay making lots of exciting projects. They will learn basic techniques including pinching, coiling and slab building.

Stagecoach Epsom 01372 730363 Sutton 01372 740 284 Merton Park, Mitcham & Tooting, 0208 942 3502 Coulsdon 0345 078 0805 Shirley 020 8949 1116 Croydon 0845 265 7083 Cheam 0208 773 4242 www.stagecoach.co.uk Main Stages classes are split in three age appropriate groups, where young people aged 6-18 years old learn new skills in each of the complementary Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama.

Classes are three hours long each week.

At Stagecoach Performing Arts we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage but also, more importantly, to perform better in life.

Suitable for a range of abilities, Stagecoach offers the chance for kids to pursue a career in the performing arts or simply learn some new skills to share with family and friends.

We encourage students to take ‘safe risks’ through rehearsals and performance, which brings out a willingness to take on new challenges.

Our classes usually run for 12 weeks during the school term. Each class is small to allow our teachers and their assistants to give each child support and attention.

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Early Stages classes (90 minutes each week) run alongside the main Stagecoach schools, where children aged 4-6 years learn skills in each of the three Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama, so it is an easy step when it is time to transfer to the next stage.

We nurture the shy and apprehensive, until they find their feet and voice, whilst at the same time developing and channelling those with bundles of talent, confidence and energy. We believe in the potential of every child!

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Our dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.

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Amersham&Chorleywood Sutton & Cheam Weekend sports for boys and girls aged 4 - 16 of all abilities

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Spooky Halloween Half Term Events Sat 8 – Sun 31 Oct Chessington Garden Centre

KT9 2NG 01372 725638 chessingtongardencentre.co.uk Spooky Zoo

Back by popular demand for Halloween, Spooky Zoo offers each visitor a unique and fascinating chance to encounter, handle and have their photo taken with a variety of exotic reptiles. Held within our specially prepared and themed ‘Spooky Zoo’ enclosure, each fantastic interactive experience lasts approximately 45 minutes during which time visitors will not only learn from the experts on hand about the reptiles on display, including lizards, snakes and crocodiles, but braver guests can get up close and personal, with a chance to handle the reptiles themselves, for that perfectly spooky photo opportunity.

Halloween Circus

Back by popular demand, Cirque Normandie’s horrifyingly good Halloween Circus! Hosted in a Halloween themed, cobweb covered, pumpkin filled big top this all new show for 2016 follows the story of the wicked witch and her quest to hold a Halloween party in the big top. Look out for Mummies, Count Dracula, Witches, Ghosts and more in this fun filled family show, full of all the thrills and skills of the circus.

Creepy Maze

Dare you enter Chessington’s Creepy Maze...? A spine-tingling attraction for those who like to put the ‘scream’ in Halloween!

Journey through our creepy

maze where peril awaits you at every turn. Filled with a host of spooktacular surprises and thrills around every corner, can you escape the maze of trickery and avoid the ‘un-dead’ ends before it’s too late....

Spooky Tea

Plus, why not join us for a seriously scary ‘Spooky Tea’ - a terrifyingly good, fun filled teatime treat. Served in a special and fantastically themed section of our award winning Sedum restaurant, kids can be treated to a true Halloween feast, full of ghoulish delights and a host of trick or treat surprises.

Fri 21 Oct - Sun 30 Oct Witches and Wizards Week at Bocketts Bocketts Farm, KT22 9BS, 01372 363 764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Enjoy a packed programme of Save £1 fun and freaky on entry with the activities during voucher on Witches & page 21 Wizards Week.

Includes a Quiz Trail, Creepy Craft Corner and Reptile Roadshow. There will also be hundreds of pumpkins on sale and amazing magic shows from the Wizard magician.

The indoor play barn, trampolines, pedal go karts and jumping pillow mean there’s plenty to keep the kids busy, whatever the weather!

Animal handling, pony grooming and all the usual farm activities are also running as usual.10am5.30pm. Adult £9.50; kids £9.95; Under 2s free.

Sat 22 Oct – 30 Oct Ghastly Goblins & Ghouls Hever Castle, TN8 7NG 01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk

Come dressed in your scariest costume this Halloween half term for Ghastly Goblins & Ghouls taking place from October 22 – 30. Meet the resident goblin in his shack telling Tudor Tales and Medieval Myths, suitable for families with children of all ages.

Prizes are also on offer for the best Halloween costume in each session.

Enter the Castle to take the Medieval Mysteries quiz and learn about some of the mystifying myths around Halloween.

Discover how this scary day has evolved over the past 800 years since Hever Castle was built.

Kids can take part in creepy craft workshops daily and enjoy following the Halloween trail through the gardens looking for hidden clues to earn a terrible treat! They can even decorate a devilishly delicious Halloween cupcake* (*£1.50 in addition to admission)

Sat 22 – Fri 28 Oct Halloween at Leeds Castle Leeds Castle, ME17 1PL 01622 765400 www.leeds-castle.com

Join Leeds Castle for Halloween fun this October half term with a fancy dress competition at 2pm each day with prizes to be won.

Sat 22 & Sat 29 Oct Ightham Mote TN15 0NT 01732 811314 Ghost and Gourmet

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together spooky, the ghosts of Ightham Mote. £37.50. 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

22 & 29 Oct

Ghost & Gourmet Evening Don’t miss this hugely popular and terrifying tour of Ightham Mote at night. With only the flickering of candlelight to guide you, walk through the house and listen to the stories of its past inhabitants, but watch out...they are closer than you. £37.50. 7pm – 10.30pm.

Sat 22 – Sat 29 Oct Halloween Half Term Activities Honeywood Museum, SM5 3NX 020 8770 4297 friendsofhoneywood.co.uk

Spooky themed drop in crafts and trail throughout opening hours All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Activities are free. Donations welcome.

Sat 22 – Sun 30 Oct Stars of the Night

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB 020 3176 5840 www.rhs.org.uk

We’ve teamed up with the Wildlife Trust to create a ‘batty’ neighbourhood that encourages bats all year round. Join us for fun family activities to learn all about London Surrey Borders 19

Families what’s on bats; plant flowers to encourage bats; and get busy carving pumpkins!

Kids can collect a Pillaging bag after dropping off a donation at the food bank, and do the rounds to collect their trick or treat gifts.

Also street food in Tunnel Road, stocks, ghost walks, pumpkin carving and halloween ‘pug meet’.

11am - 4pm

Brocketts Farm

Sat 22 – Sun 30 Oct Happy Halloween Trail Winkworth Arboretum, GU8 4AD 01483 208936

Sat 29 – Sun 30 Oct Wizard Weekend

Explore the hidden and mysterious corners of the Arboretum with our spooky trail.

Don’t miss our pumpkin carving on Friday. Please bring your own pumpkin. £0.50 per trail. 10am – 4pm.

Mon 24 – Fri 28 Oct Hallowe’en Half-term Hatchlands Park, GU4 7RT 01483 222482

Enjoy a spooky trail and activities throughout the park. £2 for child. 11am – 4pm

Mon 23 - Wed 25 Oct Halloween Events at Denbies Denbies Wine Estate, RH5 6AA 01306 867616 www.denbies.co.uk

Take a Spooky Train ride around Denbies Wine Estate, with fancy dress and chocolate treats on 24th. Fancy dress disco and children’s theatre.

Take a Spooky Train ride around Denbies Wine Estate, with fancy dress and chocolate treats on 24th. There is also a Halloween fancy dress disco on 25th at 11am and 2pm, and the Hobgoblin Children & Theatre returns to thrill kids with The Spookiest Fairy Tale Ever Told on 26th. £7.50 per child.

Mid Hants Railway, SO24 9JG 01962 733810 www.watercressline.co.uk

Wed 26 Oct Pumpkin Carving for the Family Sutton College, SM1 1EA 020 8776 5566 www.suttoncollege.ac.uk

Work together to carve a pumpkin.

Sutton College family learning courses are being held throughout half term. Spooky Hallowe’en fun.

Join together as a family to create a scary pumpkin. Sutton College family learning courses are for mums, dads, grandparents and carers and their children. 10am - 12pm For children over the age of 6.

Children go free (maximum two children per adult). Adults £10 / Children go free (maximum two children per adult)

Wed 26 Oct Frightful Fun at Furzefield Wood

Furzefield Wood, RH1 3NL www.surreywildlifetrust.org

Join SWT for some frightful fun in Furzefield Wood. Suitable for 7-11 yr olds. Fancy dress welcome.

Booking essential.

The outdoor learning team promise you a scarily good time complete with spooky activities, crafts and games, den building and of course eyeball - sorry, we mean marshmallow roasting!

Children in fancy dress are slightly less likely to be eaten by witches and werewolves. Booking essential. £15 per child.10am3.30pm

Fri 28 Oct 2016 Cheam Scream

Cheam Cross Roads, SM3 8SW Hallowe’en Event in Cheam Village. 2pm - 5pm

Sat 29 Oct Pillage the Village

Cafe Rouge, RH2 0AA 01737223700 www.pillagethevillage.co.uk

Halloween fun throughout Reigate town centre to raise money for Love Works and donations for local food banks. Fancy dress and ghoulish goings on galore!

Most high street businesses are getting involved with the event, displaying orange and black balloons to show their support.

Watch the Watercress Line transform in to a place of magic and mischief on Halloween! Take unlimited rides on the Wizard Express steam train and walk in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the famous railway footbridge where he received his Hogwarts Express ticket in the film and take a selfie!

Come dressed as a witch, wizard or Halloween spook and find out about all things magical! Hold an owl or falcon on your arm, be brave and touch some hairy, scary, creepy crawlies, marvel at a haunting magic show, make and fly on a witch’s broomstick plus scary facepainting.

Sun 30 Oct Spooky Spiders Wizards and Witches Gatton Hall, RH2 0TW 01737649210 www.gattonpark.com

Drop in for Halloween activities and enjoy a trail around the grounds. Ideal for younger children. £4 per child. 1-4pm For a comprehensive guide to what’s on, don’t forget to visit us online! www.familiesonline.co.uk

The Imagine Festival of the Arts, 15th - 30th October All events are free to the public.

Family Fun Events Tues 18 Oct War of the Words with Francesca Beard

6.30pm - 7.30pm An opportunity to test your H G Wellsian knowledge with quiz master and ‘Queen of British Performance Poetry’ Francesca Beard. 10 and up.

Multiple Dates Workshop 5.30pm - 6.45pm, Performance 7pm-8pm

Write now, Sutton needs you!

Join us to explore the life of local resident and science fiction writer HG Wells and commemorate the Battle of the Somme. All ages.

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Build a STIXX time machine

Teams of up to six will be part of a fun workshop to design and then construct a Time Machine.

All ages.

Mon 24 Oct Sutton’s Marvellous Magical Time Machine!

1pm to 4pm Mysterious machinery has recently been unearthed from the depths of the basement. All ages

Multiple Dates Magic Lanterns Family Art Workshop

An easy, colourful and fun workshop and you take your work of art home! For ages 6 and over.

Wed 26 Oct Make a WALL E robot from recycled materials and scrap

9.30am - 1pm Drop in workshop, just bring your imagination!

Multiple Dates Design and make an up-cycled Space Invader brooch

Sewing workshop inspired by H.G. Wells War of the Worlds.

Free Budding Artist taster session (7-12 years old)

Learn about the great first world war artists and photographers.

Create your own contemporary 1st world war scene, photograph it and add special effects.

Pop Up Time Machine Family workshop

Learn how to create 3D cards and books with popular author, illustrator and paper engineer John O’Leary.

Sat 29 Oct The Time Travelling Disco!

2pm - 5pm Join The Brick Box as we take you on a time travelling dance-athon. All ages For more information and to confirm venues please visit www.sutton.gov.uk/imagine

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Trick or Treat Etiquette

Bocketts Farm Park 22nd - 30th Oct 2016

WIZARDS & WITCHES WEEK

If you and your children are going trick or treating for the first time, here are a few guidelines.

ENJOY A SPOOKTACULAR DAY OUT! Hundreds of pumpkins!

What Age Can Children Start?

Wizards and Witches Quiz Trail!

There’s no minimum age! Many parents enjoy dressing up and venturing out with their toddlers, whilst others take babies along in prams with older siblings.

PLUS: A HEATED INDOOR PLAYBARN! PLENTY OF FUN,

What Are the Rules?

Only approach homes that have a visible “invitation” – whether it’s a pumpkin, lantern or other Halloween decorations displayed.

Don’t knock if the lights are off and don’t knock more than once.

Alternatively, you may decide to knock only on doors of friends and neighbours that you have pre-warned of the visit!

Don’t Miss… Animal Handling, Goat Milking, Tractor Rides, Pony Rides, Go-Karting and Pig racing EVERYDAY!

WHATEVER THE WEATHER!

D AR AW WI NN ING !

www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Situated in Leatherhead, Surrey. 5 minutes from J9 M25.

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What if my Children Don’t Like the Treat?

Reptile Roadshow!

Creepy crafts!

Make sure your children are briefed to say “please” and “thank you” in addition to “trick or treat,” plus they should try to be appreciative of any treat they are given.

SPECIAL

OFFER

£1 OFF full price farm entry per person* Valid from 1st September - 21st October 2016.

Only with this voucher (*maximum 5 people).

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What’s the Trick All About?

The word “trick” refers to the “threat” to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given. These days it is uncommon to have raw egg splattered over your driveway by pranksters, but it’s safest not to answer the door to raucous groups of older teenagers, or if you suspect your visitors are not well-intentioned. If you are asked for a “trick,” what should you do? One harmless but funny idea is to get the homeowner to close their eyes and put their hand in a witch’s hat or toy cauldron filled with a gooey mess or plastic spiders, rubbery worms and insects.

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Firework Safety

As the Diwali Festival of Light and Bonfire Night fast approaches and with all the excitement of rockets and Catherine wheels among adults and kids alike, it can be easy to overlook the potential dangers of bonfire and firework celebrations.

Tips for choosing your fireworks

Did you know: Fireworks can travel at speeds of 150 mph, the cruising speed of some biplanes.

Make sure the fireworks you buy are meant for home use, are suitable for the size of your garden and are marked with British Standard number (BS 7114).

You should also:

Store fireworks in a metal box with a lid during the display Use a taper for lighting fireworks Have a bucket of water close to hand and a bucket or other container of soft earth to stick fireworks in Use a board or other non-flammable rigid surface for flat-bottomed fireworks Use supports or launches for Catherine wheels or rockets

Firework Displays 2016 Sat 5 Nov Round Table Carshalton Fireworks at Carshalton Park

Ruskin Road Gates open at 5pm. Display starts at 7pm

Sat 5 Nov Beckenham Fireworks at Croydon Road Recreation Ground

The funfair opens at 5.30pm, and fireworks display starts at 8pm.

29th - 30th OCTOBER IT’S TIME TO BOARD THE WIZARD EXPRESS!

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Exact dates to be confirmed Kingston upon Thames Round Table and Rotary Club Fireworks at Kingsmeadow Stadium Celebrate Bonfire Night at

Kingsmeadow Stadium with a family-friendly firework display.

Sat 5 Nov Morden Fireworks at Morden Park

Enjoy Bonfire Night celebrations with friends and family at Morden Park. As well as the fireworks, you can also enjoy a funfair and food and drink stalls open until 10pm.

Fireworks, alcohol and dogs are not permitted at the venue.

Sat 5 Nov Battersea Park Fireworks

Enjoy a night of fireworks and music at the annual Battersea Park Fireworks display. Gates open at 6pm and the bonfire will be lit, followed by the fireworks display at 8.10pm. www.familiesonline.co.uk

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pocket watch, a bag full of money, and a wager to win, Fogg embarks on the most celebrated literary journey of all time.

Recommended for ages 6 - 11. £13.50 | Concessions £10

All details are correct at the time we went to press. Please don’t forget to check wiht the venue before you set off incase of any changes.

The Colour House Theatre

Merton Abbey Mills, London, S W19 2RD 0208 542 5511 www. colourhousetheatre. co.uk

Every Sat & Sun

The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1NN 01737276500 www.harlequintheatre.co.uk Surrey Youth Ballet

2 Sep - 6 Nov

of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. £15

2pm and 4pm An innovative musical production for all the family.

Snow White by Vienna Festival Ballet

Peter Pan at Colour House Theatre

A young girl from Colliers Wood, London dreams of a faraway land where children fight pirates and fairies misbehave. One evening she is visited by a young boy called Peter Pan, who takes her to such a place! £12 Adults £10 Children.

Epsom Playhouse

42 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AL 01372742555 www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Sat 10 Sep Little Mix Experience

2.30pm Little Mix fans will love the Little Mix Experience. Singing and dancing Little Mix style at the Epsom Playhouse. Suitable for all ages. £14

Sun 18 Sep Journey’s End World War 1

2.30pm Recommended for children over twelve years. Journey’s End is an award-winning play, based on the playwright’s own experiences of trench warfare during world war 1.

Tensions build in the claustrophobic atmosphere of Captain Stanhope’s dugout on the eve of an imminent German attack. Prices from £10

Sat 24 Sep & Sun 25 Sep Surrey Youth Ballet

2pm and 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun Young performers from around the county gather for a brilliant ballet performance. 62 dancers, aged 7 to 18, make up the cast of the Surrey Youth Ballet.

They will be performing a mix of jazz and contemporary dances and will follow with an adaptation

Tues 11 Oct

7.30pm A dazzling production based on the traditional Grimm brothers story. A beautiful girl, an enchanted mirror,a poisoned apple and hip-hopping dwarves who help Snow White find her Prince Charming. Spellbinding entertainment. Tickets from £16

Tues 25 Oct Jackson Live in Concert

7pm Moonwalk your way to Epsom Playhouse for this amazing tribute to Michael Jackson.

Sensational renditions of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean accompanied by an amazing band and fabulous dancers.

Tickets start at £15

Sat 7 Oct Comedy Club 4 Kids at Polka Theatre

Comedy Club 4 Kids get the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the comedy circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families…

The show is 100% family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. £12.50 | Concessions £9

Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun Wed 12 Oct – Sat 29 Oct Around the World in 80 Days at Polka Theatre Join Phileas Fogg in his audacious plan to navigate the globe in just 80 days. With a

Sat 24 Sep Singalong Frozen

3pm Screening of the Disney favourite, with live host, props and dancing!

Lyrics on screen to help you during the performance. £11-15

Sat 22 Oct The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

2pm Puppetry, music and storytelling make this performance a magical experience for kids aged 3-7yrs.

Charlie wants to be a magician, and get more than he bargained for when he visits Mr Zacoor’s toy shop to buy the Big Book of Magic for Trainee Magicians! £10.50 each; family ticket £38.

Wed 26 Oct The Chris and Pui Show at Epsom Playhouse

11.00am and 2.00pm Cbeebies favourites Chris and Pui bring the best family show to town. Wonderful fun for all the family and be prepared to join in!

Tickets from £10.

Polka Theatre

240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB 020 8543 4888 www.polkatheatre.com

Tues 20 Sep - Sat 15 Oct Shake, Rattle and Roll

Babies are funny, but what makes them giggle? Toddlers love to dance, but what music gets them grooving?

Exploring how babies interact with and respond to their surroundings, scientists from Birkbeck University world-renowned Baby Lab. Includes a short dance and play session at the end of the performance. Recommended for babies and toddlers 6-18 months.

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