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Welcome to issue 86 This issue is packed with great ideas for you to have super fun with your family. We have our favourite party ideas, top tips on keeping your children safe in the water this summer and 100’s of great things to do across May and June.

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News & Views Osteopathy and pregnancy The human body has a wonderful system for selfregulation and self-healing and an osteopath’s role works to enable these healing processes.

Go Wild this June with Surrey Wildlife Trust The Wildlife Trusts’ annual nature challenge is back for its 5th year and it’s wilder than ever!

Surrey Wildlife Trust is inviting everyone in Surrey to join in and pledge to experience nature every day during June. From a Sunday walk in a beautiful nature reserve, to building a bug hotel or simply relaxing in gardens, there are hundreds of ways to get involved.

If people start looking out for nature regularly, they are more likely to care about and protect it. Whatever their age, wherever they live, everyone can make nature part of their life.

Charlotte Magowan, SWT’s marketing manager, said: “We love seeing so many people making a space for nature in their everyday lives. Whether it’s cloud spotting in your garden or feeding the birds, it’s easy to join in.

You’ll also feel happier and healthier, because it’s proven that time spent outdoors is great for mind and body. So, go on – help wildlife and help yourself by joining thousands of others on this amazing 30 Days Wild adventure!”

For a FREE 30 Days Wild pack, visit www. wildlifetrusts.org/30DaysWild.

Strains within the structural body can affect nerves and blood circulation, which can cause tension, hormonal imbalances and poor digestion. Osteopaths use noninvasive techniques to help strengthen the musculoskeletal system. By working on structure, osteopaths aim to improve positive health throughout the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic system, not just treat problematic areas.

Pregnancy is a time when women are much more aware of their bodies, as within a small period of time lot of changes physical, emotional and hormonal changes takes place.

As the baby grows within the womb its extra weight will affect the body from week to week, altering your centre of gravity and creating postural changes. Aches and pain in the upper back and neck also can be caused by increase in weight of breast tissue. All these changes place a lot of physical stress in the body, causing your body to find ways to adapt to this pressure, which can lead to new aches and pains.

For years osteopaths have used their skills to help relieve the aches and pains caused by the weight and postural changes that occurs during and after pregnancy. Osteopathy can help you cope with these changes and ease the physical strains so that you are in the best position when it comes to delivery and life after birth.

Pinal Patel is an experienced local Osteopath working from her studio, The Lotus Practice based in Wallington. Please contact her on 07956442223 for any further information.

Help your child overcome maths anxiety Brain scans show that a quarter of the population suffer from Maths anxiety, responding to sums in the same way that arachnaphobes respond to spiders.

If your child panics over Maths lessons and homework, helping them now will prevent problems in the future. There are lots of ways to include Maths learning in every day tasks without it becoming a big issue. Find gentle ways to practise Maths. Start with things that are easy for your child until they have developed more resilience. Try Maths Club by Post for some fun puzzles and games, selected for your child’s ability and confidence level. Last, but most importantly – don’t look for mistakes – that’s the teacher’s job, just give them lots and lots of praise.

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Hever Castle and Gardens has done it again, this time claiming the Best Family Day Out award Hever Castle & Gardens was described as one of the “finest gardens in the UK” by South East in Bloom judges in 2018. Shortly after winning the best castle in the East, they were also awarded Best Family Day Out at the UK Heritage Awards.’

Sutton Community Farm has teamed up with Sutton Food Bank

Young visitors to Hever Castle can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its own moat, drawbridge and three turrets, or the under 7s can enjoy the natural play area, Acorn Dell with its 2 metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame. Along with the traditional Yew Maze, unique to Hever Castle is the Water Maze where families try and avoid getting wet while attempting to get to the middle. More info at www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sutton Community Farm’s VegBox scheme delivers fresh, seasonal vegetables to families in South London and on the Surrey borders.

Over 17 tonnes of veg was grown on the 7 acre farm in Wallington, last year. Crops include family favourites like tomatoes and cucumbers and also more unusual and colourful vegetables such as rainbow chard and celeriac. The flexible service allows customers to order a seasonal selection, or to order specific items to be delivered to their door.

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News & Views Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes for 4-12s Perform is a unique children’s drama school which has an emphasis on child development. Perform uses a mix of drama, dance and singing to bring out every child’s potential. Run by energetic and inspiring actorteachers, Perform classes focus on developing the 4 Cs: Confidence, Communication, Coordination, and Concentration.

The curriculum ensures plenty of fun, using a mix of energetic games, catchy songs and funky dances. All class materials are written by Perform, with apps, music downloads and videos allowing the magic to continue at home.

Perform offer no-obligation FREE trial sessions. Visit www.perform.org.uk/try to book a FREE class today. Your local venue is Purley.

The Gift of Music

Participation in musical activities is a great way to help boost a wide range of skills in children.Traditional nursery rhymes are important when singing with a young child as they use repetition and actions to inspire coordination, balance and speech development.

Wherever possible ensure that exposure to music is also accompanied with movement. Children can express themselves through movement long before they can verbalise. Movement to music has also been shown to help a child express feelings and moods as they learn to interpret the music that they hear. Some people believe that exposing a child to music will increase their intelligence. What musical activities and singing can do is to help develop language, self-confidence, creativity and social skills.

Jo Jingles is the UK’s largest provider of music, singing and movement classes for babies and young children. Classes are age specific and free trials available. For details on Jo Jingles classes in the Epsom & Leatherhead areas:Call Viv on 07751 438943, Email: vivhjj@hotmail. com. www.jojingles.com/epsom2leatherhead. Jo Jingles Classes in Sutton & Banstead areas: Call Lorraine on 07376 381617, Email: Lorraine.jojingles@yahoo.co.uk

Get Your Garden Buzzing this Summer Join Hozelock’s Plant a Pot campaign. By pledging to plant a bee-friendly plant you can be part of a mission to help save Britain’s bees. Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate and having no bees would mean virtually no flowers, no gardens and very little food. By planting a container with bee-friendly plants, bulbs or seeds, and keeping it watered and healthy throughout the foraging season, you can have a huge impact on the availability of bee food throughout the year.

What’s more, if you visit www.plantapot.info and pledge to plant a pot you can be in the running to win £5,000 of prizes as well as monthly gift vouchers.

Families are in for a treat as Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens opens to the public Described as ‘the finest woodland gardens in England’, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Horsham, has opened their door to the public once again. Closed to the public since 2010, the 240 acre estate has attracted major public interest to see the outstanding displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and bluebells, collected from all over the world from the early 1800s.

Set in a steep-sided valley, the estate offers visitors a rare combination of lakes, woodlands and parkland walks to enjoy. For a perfect day out, you can also visit the Pulham rock garden built in 1890, see the rare colony of wallabies and catch sight of the deer roaming free, and visit the Dolls House Museum museum which features the local village and its community in the Edwardian era, to 1/12 scale.

More info at www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk.

Explore Badger’s Basecamp, a brand new den building area at Claremont Landscape Garden Taking inspiration from a badger’s den, this hidden woodland area features tunnels and hidey holes built from sustainable wood, creating a wonderful play area that is especially designed for older children. There are tunnels to explore, a wooden badger to meet and a large open area for den building. Children will love interacting with this new structure, using it to inspire their play and fuel their imagination. Bringing children to play at Claremont will encourage them to get moving, running, jumping and climbing their way around. Moving regularly has been shown to have both emotional and physical benefits, all the more reason for people of all ages to join in with the play. More info at www. nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey 55x70_alison.qxp_Layout 9 25/08/2016 10:52 Pa

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Education news First Climate Change Teachers to be taught in the UK Teachers across the country have the opportunity to become the first climate change teachers accredited by the UN. This one of a kind climate change education programme will use innovative learning technology so teachers can learn at home or on the go. The aim is to make sure teachers can help protect the climate by educating their students with the latest data and information on climate change, sustainability, and the green economy.

Parent school holiday fines at record level The number of fines issued to parents in England for taking children on term time holidays has risen to record levels, according to figures from the Department of Education (DfE).

Penalty notices for unauthorised absences rose to 260,000 in 2017-18, an increase of 110,000 compared with the previous year. Unauthorised family holiday absence was the most common reason for attendance fines, the DfE said.

Education provider YPO sponsors this FREE, global education programme. All you have to do is sign up to Harwood Education’s UN CC: Learn Teacher Academy. The course, which takes just 8 hours to complete explores the science that supports the existence and effects of Climate Change on children, cities, human health, and gender.

In September 2013 the government changed the law so head teachers could only grant a leave of absence to pupils during term time in exceptional circumstances such as funerals. Councils can require parents to pay £60 each per child taken out of school without permission. This rises to £120 if not paid within 21 days, and after 28 days parents can be prosecuted.

If you work in a school or want to get your child’s school involved go to www.unccteacheracademy.com to find out more.

Cars should not be allowed to idle with engines on when parked near schools, a report has proposed

11+ University Centre opens 11+ specialists, Mock Test Masters is scheduled to open an 11+ centre in Wallington this month branded the 11plus University Centre.

Founder Sandra Nicol said “We’ve been running our popular 11+ mock tests in the Sutton borough for about 10 years now and felt the need to have an 11plus centre to help more parents and their children. The 11plus University Centre will host holiday clubs exclusively for children sitting the 11+ exams, 11+ revision master classes, 11+ seminars, 11+ paper practice sessions and tuition on specific 11+ topics.

11plus University will also have an online portal which parents can subscribe to in order to minimise the cost of preparing for the 11+ exams.

For more information please email info@mocktestmasters.com or call 0208 064 1011. The 11plus University Centre is located at 315 Croydon Road , Wallingtton SM6 7LB

Learning Life-Saving Skills to Become Compulsory Beginning in 2020, all state schools in England will be required to teach “lifesaving skills” under new plans for health education announced by the Government.

According to draft guidelines released by the Department of Education, primary school children are set to learn basic first aid, as well as steps they can take to protect and support the health and wellbeing of others, including calling emergency services. Children age 5 years will learn basic first aid and children as young as 11 years will be shown CPR at school.

Public Health England has recommended local authorities “consider a range of interventions” to protect children from the harmful impacts of air pollution. The report says air pollution was the biggest environmental threat to health in the UK. Air pollution is linked to up to 36,000 premature deaths in the UK each year and more than 2,000 schools and nurseries are near to roads with damaging levels of motor emissions.

This report has been followed by a survey of teachers by YouGov which found that nearly two-thirds would support a ban on cars outside school gates during school drop off and pick up times.

More than half (59%) of the teachers surveyed want the Government to take urgent action to improve air quality near schools.

Walk to School Week 2019 Thousands of children across the UK will celebrate the benefits of walking during national Walk to School Week from 20 to 24 May. Families will be encouraged to walk to school for the whole week to see the big differences that come from small steps: from healthier and happier children, to fewer cars outside the school gates. Walking to school is an easy way for children to fit more activity into their day whilst also helping them to develop vital road safety skills.

As awareness grows of the dangers of air pollution on our health, walking to school is a positive action people can take to help clean up our air. Special Walk to School Week classroom packs are available for school pupils containing wallcharts, stickers, diaries and fun walking journey activities. For more about Walk to School Week, visit www. livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw

‘’Learning the basic skills of first aid and techniques like CPR will give young people the confidence to know that they can step in to help someone else in need and in the most extreme cases - it could potentially save a life” announced Education Secretary, Damian Hinds.

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Education news Five Tips for De-Stressing Getting to School Children don’t understand time in the same way as adults. This can make school mornings a stressful time of day for parents.

Here are five tips to that may help make things a little easier.

Tip One: The Crucial 10 Minutes Why not get up 10 minutes earlier? This will give you a chance to grab a cup of tea or coffee, have a shower and get dressed in less of a rush than usual.

Being up 10 minutes earlier also gives you a fair chance of making sure both you and your children are ready 10 minutes before you have to leave. This will give you time to gather your thoughts and make sure you have everything. No more rushing out of the door and rushing back to pick up forgotten items!

Tip Two: The Night Before The night before, do everything that can be done to prepare for the morning. Lay out the school uniform, make pack lunches, sort snacks, check all homework and sports kit are where they should be.

Make showers/baths and hair washes part of the night time routine, rather than obstacles to overcome in the morning.

Tip Three: Have a Checklist Either write an actual checklist for your child’s school morning routine, or just verbally repeat the jobs they are expected to do until they remember them. A checklist could include: eating breakfast, getting dressed, brushing teeth and hair, packing lunch and water bottle, putting on shoes and coat.

It’s good to have a plan of their weekly school routine somewhere handy too so that you know when school library books are due back, which day is swimming or games and so on.

Tip Four: Provide a Pay Off Give kids an incentive so that if they finish their school morning routine early they are rewarded with some time for television, reading or something they would like to do before school.

Tip Five: Use Devices Set reminders on your phone for special tasks such as remembering to give your child signed permission slips or leaving early for a school club.

Think about an alarm for children who struggle to wake up. Set a timer for tasks such as 15 minutes to eat breakfast or 5 minutes for showering, so that you can keep your children on schedule.

Stephen Fry lends his voice to a new Edtech app series where young learners play with history’s greatest minds ‘Einstein on Time’ is the first in a children’s educational app series – “Human Heroes” - centred on history’s greatest minds. From the philosophers of ancient Greece, to the giants of science, renowned artists, composers, mathematicians, authors and architects – these inspirational characters are brought back to life in a futuristic theatrical setting to perform a captivating live-show experience covering their life and their famous discoveries.

In addition to the educational value of the subjects covered in each individual app, the series aims to develop a deep-lasting bond between the user and these intellectual champions so that they become life-long role models for children.

Created by edtech startup KalamTech and in collaboration with education experts, the app blends computer generated animations, latest gamification techniques and interactive storytelling to bring a fresh kind of learning experience to the next generation.

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Independent School Open Days Banstead Prep 16 Sutton Ln, Banstead, SM7 3RA 01737 363601 Co educational day school Pupils aged 2 – 11 years www.bansteadprep.com Open Morning Fri 7 June, tours at 9.15am and 10am Caterham School Harestone Valley Rd. Caterham, CR3 6YA www.caterhamschool.co.uk Open Day Wed 19 June, 9.30am Open Day Wed 26 June, 9.30am Chinthurst School Tadworth Street, Tadworth, KT20 5AP www.chinthurstschool.co.uk Open Day Thur 9 May, 10.30am City of London Freeman’s Ashstead Park, KT21 1ET www.freemens.org/openevents Whole School Open Evening Wed 8 May, 6.45-8.45pm

Oakhyrst Grange 160 Stanstead Rd, Caterham, CR3 6AF www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk Open Morning Frid 7 June, 10am-12noon Oakwood School and Nursery 59 Godstone Road, Purley, CR8 2AN www.oakwoodschool.org.uk Open Day Tues 18 June, 9am Old Palace School of John Whitgift Preparatory - 2, Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7YN Senior - Old Palace Rd, Croydon CR0 1AX www.oldpalace.croydon.sch.uk/ Seniors Open Morning Wed 15 May, 9.30am-11am Seniors Open Afternoon Sat 8 June, 2pm-4pm Preparatory Working Open Morning Thurs 13 June, 9.30am-11am

Royal Alexandra & Albert School Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TD www.raa-school.co.uk Collingwood School Open Morning Sat 18 May, 3 Springfield Road, Wallington, 9am-10.30am SM6 0BD www.collingwoodschool.org.uk Open Morning Sat 18 May, Seaton House School 10am-12noon 67 Banstead Road South, Sutton, SM2 5LH www.seatonhouse.sutton.sch.uk Croydon High School Open Morning Tues 21 May, Old Farleigh Rd, 9am – 11.30am Croydon CR2 8YB 020 8260 7508 admissions@cry.gdst.

Sutton High, net Nursery and Independent girls’ day school Juniors Pupils aged 3 – 18 years 86 Grove Rd Sutton, www.croydonhigh.gdst.net SM1 2AL Senior School Open Evening 020 8225 3075 Wed 15 May Sutton High Seniors Senior School Year 5 Taster 55 Cheam Rd, Sutton SM1 2AX Wed 12 June www.suttonhigh.gdst.net Open Morning Thurs 9 May, 9am Downsend School (Pre/Preps) Open Evening Thurs 20 June, 6pm Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom Warlingham Park School 01372 372311 Chelsham Common,Warlingham, www.downsend.co.uk CR6 9PB Open Day Sat 11 May, www.warlinghamparkschool.com 9.15am-12 noon, 2pm-4pm Open Morning Fri 10 May, 9.30am

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 Senior School Open Day Thurs 6 June, 6pm-8pm Preparatory School Open Day Thurs 6 June, 9am-10.30am Homefield Preparatory Western Road, Sutton, SM1 2TE www.homefield.sutton.sch.uk Early Years Fun Sessions Wed 8 May, 2-3pm Kingswood House School, Epsom 56 West Hill, Epsom, KT19 8LG www.kingswoodhouse.org Open Morning Thurs 9 May, 9.30am-12noon Open Morning Sat 11 May, 9.30am-12noon Manor House School & Nursery Manor House Lane, Little Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 4EN www.manorhouseschool.org Prep School and Senior School Open Morning Thurs 9 May, 9.30am

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Save lives and support Drowning Prevention Week With the weather getting warmer, and summer holiday’s fast approaching, Families would like to bring awareness to the annual Drowning Prevention Week Campaign, will take place between the 14-24 June 2019.

Created by the Royal Life Saving Society UK, (RLSS UK) the campaign aims to reduce the number of drowning and non-fatal drowning incidences that occur in the UK every year, by showing people how to be safe and have fun near water. The campaign encourages schools, clubs, leisure centres and communities, to promote water safety education through events, lessons, games and activities, in a bid to make people more aware of the dangers of water.

Supporting Drowning Prevention Week will help scores of children to learn about water safety. It could even save a child’s life. To help raise funds to raise awareness of Drowning Prevention Ween please visit: www.rlss.org.uk/donate/support-our-drowningprevention-efforts/5/credit-card

Stay safe in and around water According to the Royal Life Saving Society UK, on average more than 400 people drown in the UK each year, of which nearly 60 of these are children and young people.

It is believed, however, that the majority of drownings are preventable and here are some important water safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.

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On holiday: More UK children drown in pools abroad than in the UK.

At home: Did you know that it is possible to drown in as little as 2cm of water?

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Always use fences, self-closing gates and locks to prevent access to pools of water

Inland water sites: More people drown in rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes and ponds than in the sea.

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Securely cover all water storage tanks and drains

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Swim at lifeguarded inland water sites

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When around water, stay away from the edge – at least 22% of people who drown fall in by accident

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Lakes and rivers remain cold all year – don’t be misled by warmer shallow water at the edge

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Always wear a buoyancy aid or lifejacket for activities on or near water

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Empty padding pools and buckets after use and turn paddling pools upside down once empty

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Always supervise bathtime and empty the bath as soon as possible after use

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Never drink alcohol before entering the water

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Check the safety arrangements when researching your holiday

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Check out your local Freedom Leisure’s Swim School programme, including Learn to Swim, Personal Survival and Rescue Skills at www.freedom-leisure.co.uk.

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Choosing the Right Swimming Lessons for your Child

By Andrew Campbell Whilst swimming should be fun for children, your little ones are learning vital lifesaving skills, so it’s important to make sure they are getting the right provision.

Here are some key things to look for when choosing a swim school: Progression: Children need to have the opportunity to progress with their swimming as they improve. A good school will provide the facility for your child to swim right through from infant to competitive standard.

Check Teachers are Qualified: In England there are two major bodies which award swimming teaching qualifications, the ASA and the STA.(In Scotland teachers must hold a UKCC qualification).

Group Size: It’s generally accepted that smaller is better. Swim England recommends no more than 12 learners to one teacher during a lesson.

Often good swimming lessons are run with two teachers, one in the pool and one out of the pool.

Knowledgeable Teachers: A swimming qualification is the bare minimum required of a teacher. A truly excellent teacher is trained and knowledgeable in a number of areas, ranging from swimming and diving to water games.

Organised and Professional: A good teacher keeps regular records of his/her classes and has a plan for what needs to be achieved over a session, as well as during a term or season. They know how to set goals for individual classes based on different abilities and ages, and they know what exercises and drills they need to implement to achieve their goals.

Motivational and Creative: Teaching swimming has to be more than just verbally giving out instructions to learners and managing a crowd.

It’s about motivating children and caring about the feedback that children provide during lessons. Every activity in the lesson should be fun, purposeful and should be used to help the children work towards achieving a goal.

Fun and Games: A good swimming lesson will take a games-based approach. If it is not enjoyable your child is less likely to learn.

Water Skills and Awareness: Teachers should ensure that your child is developing water skills such as buoyancy, and that they are feeling confident moving in the water. They should also stress the need to understand swimming as a fitness activity.

More Information about Good Swimming Lessons Most lessons last around 30 minutes and children should be as active as possible throughout this time.

Swimming strokes should be introduced gradually once your child has acquired basic skills such as learning appropriate leg actions and breathing techniques.

Under no circumstances should teachers force children into activities.

They need to understand why they are doing something in order to be motivated to do it. familiesonline.co.uk

Aquatots 020 8688 6488 info@aquatots.com www.aquatots.com Pools in Couldon,Worcester Park ,South Croydon, Croydon Central, Purely, Selsdon, Selhurst, Mordem, Epsom, Caterham, Chipstead, Horley, Oxted, Reigate and Tadworth.

Aquatots have been teaching children to swim for 21 years in fun, family friendly, progressive levels, creating fantastic memories for thousands of families!

Introducing lifesaving skills from day 1 to help children become confident, happy & safe in water. Underwater photographs included and snorkelling and water scooters for our older children. Suitable from 10 weeks old to approx 8 years.

AB Swim School Ltd 07411122103 www.facebook.com/pg/ ABswimschool Pools in Morden and Reigate Swimming lessons for children Atlantis Swim School Ltd 0208 335 3536 www.atlantisswimschool.co.uk Pools in Epsom, Croydon and Sutton.

Baby and parent classes and group lessons.

Colin Bull Swimming 01372 739600 www.colin-bull-swimminglessons.co.uk Pools in Epsom and Leatherhead Parent and child classes, children’s classes, adults’ classes and 1 to 1 lessons.

Dolphin Swim School 02086404488 www.dolphinswimschools. co.uk Pool based in Mitcham Baby/Toddler and parent classes.

Great Waves Swimming Academy 020 8644 4982 www.greatwaves.co.uk Pools in Croydon, Couldson, Purely, Kenley and Oxted Baby and parent classes, group lessons, 2 to 1 and 1 to 1 lessons.

Mini Swimming Croydon 0203 697 1211 / 07852188417 www.miniswimming.co.uk Pools in Morden and South Croydon.

Baby & Toddler, PreSchool and Academy.

Surrey Orcas Swimming Club 07963 169022 www.facebook.com/ SurreyOrcasSwimmingClub Pools in Chipstead and Coulsdon Swimming lessons for children Surrey Swim School 01737 211160 www.surreyswimschool.co.uk Pools in Banstead, Leatherhead and Dorking Baby/Toddler and parent classes and children’s lessons.

SwimWell Swim School 01424 852 935 www.swimwelluk.com Pools in Warlingham and Purley Children, adults and advanced swimming lessons.

TinyFins Swim School 020 8289 7185 / 07757 689303 www.tinyfins.co.uk Pools in South Croydon Baby Swimming Water Babies 01293 279229 www.waterbabies.co.uk Pools in Croydon and throughout East Surrey.

Baby/Toddler and parent classes Water Life Swim School 0208 679 4243 www.waterlifeswimschool.com Pools in Morden Baby/Toddler and parent classes

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Hiring a Venue for Your Child’s Party

By Andrew Campbell

There are obvious disadvantages in hosting your child’s birthday party at your home. Breakages and damage, cramped play or entertainment space, space for limited number of guests, inadequate toilet facilities – all these things can make hiring a venue an attractive proposition, despite the additional cost.

Here are some things to consider when choosing your venue:

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What is the Capacity of the Venue?

Make sure it is able to accommodate all your child’s friends and, if appropriate, their parents too.

01372 363764 office@bockettsfarm.co.uk www.bockettsfarm.co.uk Bocketts Farm Park is the ideal place for a fun filled birthday party. With animals galore, exciting play areas, tractor rides and animal handling sessions, plus the menu of your choice in one of the decorated party rooms, you can be sure of a great day out!

Venues have different capacities depending on whether guests will be seated or standing, or both.

Enjoy a full day of fun on the farm park, private animal handling session, fully decorated party room, balloon and animal mask for each child.

Take into account the space needed for any entertainment. A bouncy castle, for example, will take up a lot of space.

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Venues Can be in Demand Start checking availability at least four months in advance.

How child-friendly is your venue?

Are there lots of steps for young children to manage? Can you keep children in the designated party area or is the rest of the venue easily accessible?

Is there space for all the activities?

If you are having an entertainer, think about where the children will sit and how much space that will take up. If you’re having a disco you’ll need to give the children plenty of space to dance, away from all the food and tables.

How much is the deposit? And what is the cancellation policy?

You never know if a last minute illness could strike!

What’s included in the hire price?

Most venues have table and chairs included in the hire price but it’s important to check.

What are the kitchen facilities like?

Is there space to prepare/lay out food? Are cups provided for tea and coffee. Paper plates? What do you need to supply yourselves?

Will the venue allow you to hire a DJ or entertainment?

Can you decorate the room?

Some venues prefer you not to hang decorations, or have certain restrictions.

What time can you access to the venue?

Make sure you are clear on what time you will be allowed to access the venue and let your entertainers know. You also need to know what time you will need to vacate the venue and work out whether this gives you enough time to clear up.

Is there sufficient/safe parking or drop off and collection facilities?

When you do book a venue, get a contact name and confirm the details, preferably in writing. The last thing you want is a double booking on party day!

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01883 742546 www.godstonefarm.co.uk Godstone Farm deliver hassle free parties, offering great value for money with prices from £12.90 per child. This year they’ve introduced exciting new activities for the “allinclusive” party meaning children can take part in slime making, pony grooming, crafts or fossil digging. Plus there’s time on the farm and in the extensive indoor and outdoor play areas.

With after-school parties and exclusive play area hires there’s plenty of reasons to celebrate at Godstone Farm.

Let Kidspace give your child a party of a lifetime

01372 235 125 www.kidspaceadventures.com/croydon/ parties Preparing a party at home can be time consuming, stressful and expensive, so let Kidspace take away the strain of entertaining kids in your own home by providing the party of a lifetime at London’s number one children’s party venue. Our award-winning facilities are second to none, a party to remember for years to come!

Our party prices have been frozen this year and our packages start at £16.50 per child for Classic Parties and £18.50 per child for Deluxe Parties. We also have Laser Tag and Teddy Bear Workshop.

Choose a Deluxe Party and theme it with one of the following: Go Karts; Climbing Zone (complete with beanstalk and medieval castle; Crazy Chef; Disco Diva. Parties include party feast and invitations.

Teepee Garden Parties at Hobbledown

01372 848990 www.hobbledown.com/parties Celebrate your next birthday party in the coolest wigwam in town! Hobbledown’s giant teepee accommodates up to 40 children and is available all year round.

Teepee Garden Parties include 2 hours private hire of the teepee and garden area for the whole party. You can even hire a fire pit to add to the ambiance.

Other party packages at Hobbledown include Zorbing, Hobble Hood Archery, Laser Tag, High Ropes and Teddy Bear Workshop. Prices from £14.50. All parties include invitations, party bags, host, party feast and a gift for the birthday child. Party guests get all day entry to Hobbledown. familiesonline.co.uk

Party Directory We all love a good party. Here is a collection of our favourite children’s birthday party venues to help you make your child’s special day into a day to be remembered.

Bouncing Bunnies Soft Play Café www.bouncingbunniesplay.co.uk 1st Nork Scouts Hut (St. Paul’s) Warren Road, Nork, SM7 1LG Bouncing Bunnies is a family run soft play area for children under six.

Craggy Island Sutton www.craggy-island.com Oaks Sports Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, SM5 4AN Climbing Parties that are great fun for everyone!

Dotty’s Teahouse www.dottysteahouse.co.uk 108 High St, Carshalton SM5 3AE A truly delightful teahouse with crafty party packages just for the little ones.

Giggles Soft Play www.gigglessoftplay.co.uk The Harrier Centre, King Georges Recreational Ground, Poole Rd KT19 9R Giggles Soft Play offer exclusive parties on a Saturday and a Sunday.

Glazed all Over www.glazedallover.co.uk 102 Stafford Rd, Wallington SM6 9AY Children love being able to choose from a range of items, and then using their imaginations and our extensive range of colours create something to be proud of.

Get Fired www.getfired.co.uk 914 Brighton Rd, Purley CR8 2LN You bring the people and we’ll supply the creative fun. Great for children’s birthday parties.

Gymboree Play & Music, Cheam www.gymboreeclasses.co.uk Cheam Sports Club, Peaches Cl, Cheam Village, Sutton SM2 No two children or Gymboree Play & Music parties are exactly the same. Allow us to make your child’s birthday party unforgettable at our fabulous site in Cheam Village.

Jupiter Jo’s Soft Play Café www.jupiterjos.com Cox Lane, West Ewell, KT19 9PS Jupiter Jo’s Soft Play Café is a fun filled two-level play zone, just waiting to be explored by young

astronauts up to ten years old Little Lambs Soft Play www.facebook.com/ LittleLambsSoftplay/ 38 - 40 Chipstead Valley Rd, Coulsdon CR5 2RA With a wide variety of soft play equipment for under 5’s Little Lamb’s can host a perfect party.

My Gym Wallington www.mygym.com/wallington 4 Melbourne Road, Wallington, SM6 8SY At the My Gym Wallington location, every birthday party is a perfectly planned celebration created especially for your child, with special song and game requests made prior to the birthday party.

Once Upon A Time Soft Play www.onceuponatimeepsom.com Epsom Square, 7 The Derby Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG A bright and spacious indoor soft play area for 0-5 year olds.

Rugrats Stay and Play Café www.facebook.com/rugratscafe The Royal British Legion Hall, Mickleham Gardens, Cheam A new stay and play soft play café for children 0 – 5.

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www.hobbledown.com Horton Lane, Epsom, KT19 8PT

Si5 Spy Missions Croydon www.spymissions.co.uk/croydon 7 Exchange Square, Croydon CR0 1TR Si5 SpyMissions is the ultimate spy mission birthday party experience for kids of all ages.

Stitches Haberdashery www.stitcheshaberdashery.co.uk 16 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7AZ Cushions, buntings, bean bags and more. Stitches have a range of fantastic, creative party’s suitable form 5 years up.

The Good Ship Lollypop www.thegoodshiplollypop.co.uk at Tooting & Mitcham Community Sports Club Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road,Morden, SM4 6BF Funky and fun soft play venue with amazing birthday party packages.

8 weeks of FREE sessions for the New Year Fun play based social skill activities; speaking and listening, managing feelings and much more. Classes are for 4-11 year olds. Monthly parent support groups provided.

Choose from:

• Laser Tag • Teddy Bear Workshop • Go Karts • Climbing Wall and more...

FIND US AT: 619 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4RQ

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“Simply put, Kidspace is the Rolls-Royce of children’s play areas.”

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GROUPS ARE SMALL SPACES ARE LIMITED CLASSES IN CROYDON CALL or whats app 07591 205646 for more information.

Spaces are limited. BOOK NOW. familiesonline.co.uk

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What’s on

Your essential guide to family events this May & June. We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print.

Half Term Fun with Hever Castle and Gardens Kent TN8 7NG 01732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk

Explore the historic Castle and grounds of the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, where children can go wild in the Tudor Towers or Acorn Dell play areas. Edwardian Life, 25 May - 2 June. Meet costumed characters from the Edwardian era and play traditional games of the period.

Hever’s Home Front, 22 + 23 June. Discover what life and work was like during the Second World War.

Every Mon to 8 July, 11am & 1.30pm. Every Tue to 9 July, 10am, 11am & 1.30pm.

Box Hill Bugs Box Hill, Tadworth KT20 7LF www.nationaltrust.org.uk/box-hill Box Hill bugs is an outdoor toddler & per-school group where we go outside whatever the weather! BE. Every Mon, 1pm-3pm and Fri 10.30am-12.30pm (excl bank holidays) Carshalton Community Allotment Drop-In sessions Carshalton SM5 2PW www.ecolocal.org.uk Join on our community allotment and even take some produce home.

Fri 3 May ,10.30am Bach to Baby Family Concert St Martin of Tours Church Street, Epsom KT17 4PX www.bachtobaby.com Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series for the whole family to enjoy together. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues.

Sat 4 May - Mon 6 May. May Day Festival Hever Caste and Gardens, Kent TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk Hever’s May Day Festival incorporates traditional celebrations to welcome the summer, from the mythical Green Man of folklore and Jack-in-the-Green plus Maypole dancing on the Castle forecourt.

Sat 4 May, 10.30am–4pm Family farm day Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher KT10 9JG www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claremontlandscape-garden Come to Claremont for a family-friendly farm experience. Say hello to cute lambs, rabbits and piglets.

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Sat 4 May, 2pm Bluebells and Birds’ with the Friends of Selsdon Wood Meet in Selsdon Wood car park, Old Farleigh Road www.friendsofselsdonwood.co.uk/ walks.php A gentle walk for about 2 hours.

Thu 9 May, 10-10.45am & 1111.45am Whitehall Baby Mice (0 - 18 months) - Darling Buds of May Whitehall Historic House, Cheam SM3 8QD www.sutton.gov.uk/ librariesheritageevents Take advantage of our sensory resources and spend time with your child in a museum Join us for a flower craft, playtime, a story, and sing along with a flute player.

Fri 10 May and Fri 7 June Astronights Science Museum, South Kensington SW7 2DD Nearest Tube is South Kensington.

Piccadilly, District & Circle Lines www.sciencemuseum.org.uk A special overnight event for 7-11 year-olds, featuring exciting handson workshops, science shows, and a sleepover at the Science Museum among the amazing exhibits.

Sun 12 May Cowpie Blue Anchor Farm, Blindley Heath www. cowpie.co.uk This year’s show is a celebration of 40 years of Cowpie. The two top acts in the Main Ring are Jamie Squibb’s Freestyle Motorcycle Stunt Show and Sussex Yeomanry re-enacting warfare skills from Napoleonic times to WW1 with many more attractions throughout the day.

Mon 13 May ,10.30am Bach to Baby Family Concert St. Mildred’s, CR0 7EB www.bachtobaby.com Bach to Baby is the acclaimed concert series. Featuring outstanding musicians and exhilarating performances in inspiring venues right on your doorstep.

Wed 15 May, 11am – 3pm Epsom and Ewell Employment Fair Rainbow Leisure Centre, Epsom KT17 1BN www.facebook.com/ EpsomandEwellEmploymentFair Come along for face to face meetings with local employers, all of whom are recruiting in the local area. Free.

Fri 17 May, 2pm-4.30pm Schools Awareness Day Children’s Trust, Tadworth KT20 5RU www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk This is our opportunity to showcase The Children’s Trust and to inform you on the work the Trust does.

Sat 18 May Cheam Charter Fair and Whitehall Craft Fair Whitehall Historic House, Cheam SM3 8QD www.sutton.gov.uk Come and celebrate the Charter Fair at one of the oldest houses in the Village.

Sat 18 May Opening of the Giant Children’s Garden at Kew Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AE www.kew.org Children will be able to play and explore as they wind their way through a landscape filled with over 100 mature

Sat 11 May -Sun 12 May Barnes Literature Festival Barnes Green, Church Road, Barnes SW13 www.barneskidslitfest.org Don’t miss this children’s literature festival, meet the authors, this is a really excellent event!

Sat 18 May, 10am - 9pm Brooklands Vintage Festival Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com Join us at Brooklands Museum as we turn back the clock to celebrate the Music, Fashion, Style and Dancing of the 40s, 50s & 60s.

Sun 19 May, 2pm – 4pm Wildflower Walk in Horton Country Park Horton Country Park Local Nature Reserve, Epsom KT19 8PL www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk A chance to learn the names and recognise the springtime wildflowers.

No booking required. £5 per adult, £2.50 per child (16 yrs or under).

MAY HALF TERM Half-term Pirate Trail Hatchlands Park, East Clandon GU4 7RT www.nationaltrust.org.uk Enjoy a trail through the parkland at Hatchlands and see if you can discover the treasure! NAA. Survive the Wild Woods Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Get stuck in to some serious bushcraft activities, like building a home for a hedgehog, and learn how to survive in the wild woods of Polesden Lacey.

NAA and £3 per child.

Plant Explorers!

Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher KT10 9JG www.nationaltrust.org.uk Investigate Claremont’s very special plants and become a Plant Explorer on this fun filled children’s trail. NAA plus £1 per trail Plant Explorer crafts, Tue 28– Fri 31 May 11am–1pm. Come and make a craft that sparks your curiosity for the natural world. NAA plus £1.50 per craft Half-term trail at Winkworth Arboretum Godalming GU8 4AD www.nationaltrust.org.uk Get some fresh air as you explore the Arboretum with our family trail this half term. NAA plus £1 per trail.

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Sun 11 May, 9am – 1pm Wallington Farms Market Old Town Hall and Library Gardens in Woodcote Road SM6 0NB www.ecolocal.org.uk Local farmers market with 28 local producers stalls every month, offering a range of meat, fish, cheeses and seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Sat 11 May, 1pm – 2.30pm The 1919 Epsom riot, the attack on Epsom Police Station and the death of Sergeant Thomas Green Bourne Hall Museum Kids Club, Ewell KT17 1UF www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk See how events boiled over out of hand during an incident in a local pub, which led to the infamous riot of 1919, the attack on Epsom Police Station and the death of Sergeant Thomas Green.

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Every Thu (TTO), 10am-12noon Nower Wood, Leatherhead, Every Fri, (TTO), 10am-12noon Newlands Corner, Guildford, Wild Tots www.surreywildlifetrust.org Wild Tots provides a wonderful opportunity for your little ones to experience and learn from nature.

Sessions include arts and crafts, games, exploration, mud kitchens, mini beasts and so more. Suitable for 2-5year olds accompanied by an adult. BE.

Sun 12 May Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival St Paul’s Church, Bedford Street WC2E 9ED. www.alternativearts.co.uk Join in with the celebrations of Mr Punch’s 357th birthday as Punch and Judy Professors and puppeteers from all over the country gather to perform throughout the day.

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Family Gardening Festival RHS Garden Wisley,Woking GU23 6QB www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley This May half term the whole family can get hands-on this May half-term with garden activities and crafts at RHS Garden Wisley’s fun-packed Family Gardening Festival.

Prepare to be amazed at Bocketts the May Half Term Young Street, Fetcham KT22 9BS 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

Try your hand at plate spinning, juggling, diablo and more in Circus Skills Workshops and exciting Circus Shows running all week. Plus, watch the magnificent Birds of Prey flying displays (Tues – Fri only) and join the fun in the Bubble Disco taking place daily. Don’t miss the brand new ‘Animal Discovery Barn’, a huge undercover barn with an opportunity to meet, feed and learn all about the farm animals. With a full programme of activities you can be sure of a great day out, whatever the weather!

Twentieth Century American Presidents Trail Runeymede, Windsor TW20 0YU www.nationaltrust.org.uk Find out about famous US leaders of the twentieth century. £1 per trail.

Spend your May Half Term at the Horniman Horniman Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk Enjoy A World of Stories, Family Art Fun, Pond Dipping, The Great British Bee Count, Mini-beast Safari and Horniman Explorers. Times, dates and ages vary. Most activities are free.

May Half Term Activities at Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey KT8 9AU www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace Discover how Henry VIII and his six wives made the palace their home in the newly-conserved Tudor State Apartments. Included in Hampton Court Palace admission.

May Half Term Activities at Kensington Palace Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens W8 4PX www.hrp.org.uk/kensingtonpalace Explore the world of Princess, later Queen Victoria’s imagination this half term and create a Victorian puppet theatre.

Make a Monster!

Riverhill House, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RR www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Create new friends for the Yeti.

Half Term Family Fun Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com On weekdays during Half Term, the popular car rides will be operating from 11am-1pm and from 2-4pm. familiesonline.co.uk

Sat 25 May, 10am - 5pm BOSS Cars Variety Show Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com Boss cars UK is one of the biggest car event clubs in the UK. They are taking over the Museum for the day with a display of stunning cars.

Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun, 10.30am - 6pm How Did They Get There Penshurst Place & Gardens, Tonbridge TN11 8DG www.penshurstplace.com This Spring Holiday we’ll be celebrating the history of great travel, with a collection of hidden travel treasures for you to find in the Formal Gardens.

Sat 25 – Mon 27 May 15th Century Raiders Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB www.arundelcastle.org Raven Tor Living History Group, with live Artillery & Combat.

Sat 25 – Sun 26 May, 10am – 5pm Kew Science Festival at Wakehurst Wakehurst Botanical Gardens, Ardingly RH17 6TN www.kew.org/wakehurst/whats-on Join our scientists for fun-filled experiments, activities and more. Come curious, leave inspired.

Sat 25 – Sun 26 May, 10.30am - 6pm Bushcraft Bank Holiday Penshurst Place & Gardens, Tonbridge TN11 8DG www.penshurstplace.com Settle in beneath the yurt and learn invaluable skills to make your camping adventure truly magnificent!

Sun 26 – Mon 27 May, 8.30am – 5pm Motorsport at the Palace Crystal Palace Park SE19 www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk Watch vintage and new cars race round parts of the old circuit, admire car and motorcycle owners’ parked pride and joys in the paddock area, and browse trade stands. Children’s events will entertain younger visitors.

Mon 27 May, 1pm - 4pm Fairytale Treasure Hunt Gatton Park, Reigate RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.com Discover fairytale characters around the park and hunt for treasure.

Mon 27 – Fri 31 May, 10am–4pm May Madness Runneymede, Windsor TW20 0YU www.nationaltrust.org.uk Adventurous trails and creative craft activities for all ages. Charges depend on activity: see website for details Mon 27 May Surrey S.M.E Open Day SAT NAV enter Mill Lane, Leatherhead www.ssme.co.uk Join Surrey S.M.E for their open day and enjoy rides on their steam & electric trains.

Mon 27 May– Fri 31 May, 2pm –3pm The Big Bug Hunt Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Become a Polesden bug hunter whilst hunting, tracking and examining the bodacious bugs in our ancient woodland. NAA plus £1 per child.

Mon 27 and 31 May, 10am, 11am & 12noon Teddy Bear’s Train Ride & Storytelling!

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking RH5 6AA www.denbies.co.uk/events Bring your favourite Teddy for a vineyard train ride and storytelling Warm clothing recommended.

Tue 28 May, 11.30am & 2.30pm Tropical Creepy Crawly Roadshow Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking RH5 6AA www.denbies.co.uk/events/familyevents/ Meet Snakes, Lizards, Mini-Beasts, Frogs for an inspiring Animal Encounter.

28 May, 10am-1pm Wildlife Photography Course WWT London Wetland Centre Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, Barnes SW13 9WT www.wwt.org.uk Discover how to take great shots of wildlife under the guidance of expert wildlife photographer Iain Green. This course is suitable for beginners . Ages 8+.Admission fee plus £20.50, book first.

Thu 28- Fri 29 May Out Of This World Royal Observatory Greenwich www.rmg.co.uk Take a family trip to the Moon with a planetarium show, interactive quiz and immersive virtual reality activity. This session includes rock handling for a tactile experience of how the surface of the Moon looks and feels up close and a chance to discuss your findings with Atronomers. Age 7+, £6.

Tue 28 May, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm Forest Fun (2+yrs) Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.com Explore Cedar Wood, make woodland crafts and enjoy a snack around the fire.

Wed 29 & Fri 31 May, 10am -11.30am & 1.30pm -3pm Trails and Tales (2-4yrs) Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.com Enjoy the story of ‘Tyrannosaurus Drip’ and go for a walk around the park to bring it to life. Return to create artwork linked to the story.

Wed 29 May, 11am-3pm Henfold Birds of Prey Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking RH5 6AA www.denbies.co.uk See birds of prey fly and preform amazing overhead tricks, free.

May 29 Duck’s Lucky Day- Helena Vaughan Author Visit Westcroft Library, 11am Wallington Library, 2.30pm www.sutton.gov.uk Meet local artists Helena Vaughan, author of ‘Duck’s Lucky Day’. Spot Carshalton High Street and Grove Park in the stylish illustrations, quack along with the story and enjoy the activity sheet.

Wed 29 May -Fri 31 May Birds of Prey Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT www.wwt.org.uk Meet a range of magnificent birds of prey such as owls, peregrines and kestrels.

Wed 29 - Fri 31 May, 10am-12.45pm Marvellous May-time myths!

Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk Follow the awards winner storyteller, Olivia Armstrong, as she brings the park to life with seasonal folktales! £5 Child -£2.50 Adult. Book online.

Wildlife Discovery Week at Godstone Farm Godstone Farm 01883 742546 www.godstonefarm.co.uk

We’re off on safari during half term! Grab your field notebook, binoculars and magnifying glass and join the big bug hunt! With mini beast handling throughout the day, make your own bird feeders, plus all the usual wholesome farm fun this is a real adventure.

The weather is on the up and our outdoor adventure playground is the perfect place for young explorers.

Godstone Farm is in beautiful countryside, with stunning views and nature & wildlife all around. The perfect place for exploring and discovering!

Wed 29 May Family Cycling David Weir Leisure Centre, Carshalton SM5 1SL www.ecolocalcycling.org.uk Sessions take place on the athletics track of the leisure centre. £4 per session per child.

Thu 30 May, 11am & 2pm Cat’s Grin Children’s Theatre presents ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, RH5 6AA www.denbies.co.uk Watch an incredible live performance of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Thu 30 May Holiday to Space Royal Observatory Greenwich www.rmg.co.uk A special 20 minute Space Safari planetarium show filled with spectacular views of the planets up close and a chance to sing along to help Ted find the great big bear. Age 4-7, £6.

30 May Living History Day Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB www.arundelcastle.org Meet historical characters, who will bring the past to life.

Thu 30 May, 10pm -11.30am or 1.30pm - 3pm Junk Modelling: Space Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TW www.gattonpark.com Build a space station or rocket to fly to the moon! (4-7yrs).

Thu 30 May, 2pm - 3.30pm Phoenix of Persia British Library www.bl.uk/learning Celebrate the launch of stunning new picture book The Phoenix of Persia with a spellbinding family storytelling. 6+, from £7.

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Sat 1 Jun, 11.30am – 1pm Meet Polesden’s Rangers Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Our rangers are the superheroes of the woodland. Have fun exploring some of the tools and machinery they use, climb on board their tractor and even help with some of their jobs.

Book early and don’t miss a week of summer holiday fun that students will talk about all year!

Stagecoach Performing Arts offers summer holiday theatre workshops which are an amazing opportunity to put on a show in a week!

Students age 4 - 18 will sing, dance and act their way through fun-filled classes, and work towards a big stage production at the end of the workshop.

There are no hidden costs, and costumes will be provided. The performance is FREE to all friends and family.

Places are limited so don’t delay enrol with the deposit only today.

Check your local Stagecoach school location using your postcode at: www.stagecoach. co.uk.

Thu 30 May Earth Dance Line Draw - Art Workshop Beddington Park,SM6 7NN www.sutton.gov.uk Fun workshop combining Biodanza with largescale drawings on the ground.

Please help us by registering to attend: sarah.wheeldon@gmail.com Fri 31 May & Sat 1 Jun, 10am-4pm Morden Hall Park BioBlitz Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk Get involved in a race against time to find all the wildlife. Free.

Fri 31 May, 2pm Superhero Crafternoon Worcester Park Library, KT4 8EJ www.sutton.gov.uk We’ll be painting, gluing, sculpting and designing our way into a super powered future! Ages 4-9 years. Early bird tickets £7.50 otherwise £10.

Fri 31 May, 2pm Harry Potter Crafternoon Sutton Central Library, SM1 1EA www.sutton.gov.uk Discover literature through arts and crafts! Ages 4 - 10 years. Early bird tickets £7.50 otherwise £10.00 Fri 31 May, 8-9.30pm BioBlitz Late - Amphibians Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk Help with our BioBlitz count as we look for amphibians from the wetland boardwalk. Free. BE. 7+.

Sat 1 June, 8.30-10pm BioBlitz Late - Bats and moths Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk How many moths and bats will you see to add to our BioBlitz species total? Free. BE. Sat 1 June, 6pm - 7pm The Great British Dog Walk Ightham Mote Sevenoaks TN15 0NT www.nationaltrust.org.uk 14 Families London Surrey Borders

Every Sun in Jun, Jul & Aug, 2 –4pm Lazy Jazz Sundays Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Grab a deckchair and soak up the summer sun to the sound of live jazz from the South Terrace. NAA. Sun 2 June, 2 – 4pm Hogsmill River Summer Stroll Hogsmill Local Nature Reserve, KT19 0EB www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk Discover the fascinating history of a river that once powered gun powder mills and was the haunt of the PreRaphaelite painters. Meet at Ewell Court House at 2 p.m. £5 per adult, £2.50 per child (16 yrs or under).

Thu 6 June - 18 July, 10.30am Teddy Bears’ Picnics Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Pre-school toddlers: Bring your favourite teddy to enjoy a story and (pretend) picnic. NE. NAA. Thu 6 June, 10am & 11am Whitehall House Mice - Hello June Whitehall Historic House, Cheam SM3 8QD www.sutton.gov.uk Come along for a sunshine craft, playtime, a story, and sing along with a flute player. Dress for messy play!

BE. £2.50.

Fri 7, Sat 8 & Sun 9 June, film at 9.30pm Luna Cinema Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk Bring along a blanket and settle down amongst the trees for an evening of film under the stars. £15.50 Adult £10.50 Child. BE. Sat 8 June, 12noon-4pm 30th Anniversary Celebration Garden Party Sutton Ecology Centre, Carshalton SM5 3NY www.sncv.org.uk Fun for all the family, music, refreshments, games, craft, nature discovery. Free.

Area, Ewell Road entrance) www.nct.org.uk/events Stalls, games, fairground, music, races, Bezerkaz Circus skills workshop and more. Bring your picnic and teddies.

Suitable for all ages.

Mon 10 June – Sun 21 July, 10am–5pm Polesden Lacey Rose Festival Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Our annual Rose Festival celebrates this beautiful flower in the gardens, throughout the house, café and gift shop. NAA. From 12 June, Zip Now London Archbishops Park, SE1 7LE www.zip-now.co/london2019 Zip Now London, the biggest and fastest city centre zip wire, is returning to the Southbank for its third summer season. Open daily, ages 8+, minimum height 3ft 11ins, tickets from £25.

Thu 13 June, 9am - 10am-10.45am & 11am-11.45am.

Whitehall Baby Mice (0-18 months) - Darling Buds of May Whitehall Historic House, Cheam SM3 8QD www.sutton.gov.uk Everything is blooming! Join us for a flower craft, playtime, a story, and sing along with a flute player. Dress for messy play!

Mid June Mayfield Lavender Farm opens for the summer Banstead SM7 3JA www.mayfieldlavender.com The 25 acre lavender field with café and shop opens from June to midSeptember, 7 days per week from 9am to 6pm.

Sun 16 June, 11am Summer Flowers’ with Malcolm Jennings Meet in Selsdon Wood car park, Old Farleigh Road www.friendsofselsdonwood.co.uk A gentle walk for about 2 hours.

Sat 16 & 23 Jun, from 2pm Pop-up Shakespeare Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk Enjoy scenes from beloved Shakespeare plays enacted throughout the gardens. NAA. Sat 22 – Sun 23 June, 11am- 5pm Carshalton Artists Open Studios All over Carshalton www.carshaltonartists.com

An easy to follow trail that showcases local arts, heritage and businesses.

Free inclusive demonstrations and workshops for families and adults.

Sat 22 -Sun 23 June Mustering for War Arundel Castle, BN18 9AB www.arundelcastle.org The Knights, Men-at-Arms and Archers of Raven Tor Living History Group will meet in a 12th Century Tournament.

Sun 23 June, 12 noon–4pm Claremont’s Summer Garden Party Claremont Landscape Garden, Esher KT10 9JG www.nationaltrust.org.uk Escape the hubbub to find simple pleasures and entertaining delights at Claremont’s Garden Party.

Sun 23 June, 10am – 5pm London Bus Museum Summer Gathering Brooklands Museum, Weybridge KT13 0QN www.brooklandsmuseum.com London Bus Museum’s summer event returns in 2019 with live entertainment, extensive bus displays, including rarely-seen early examples, and smaller displays of taxis, commercials & emergency vehicles.

Sun 23 June, 2pm – 4pm Dragonflies and Butterflies Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk A beginners guide to identifying butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies.

Meet at Stew Ponds car park off Christchurch Road (B280. No booking required. £5 per adult, £2.50 per child (16 yrs or under).

Sun 23 June On the Buses – The LBM Collection London Bus Museum, Weybridge, SatNav KT13 0SL www.londonbusmuseum.com The museum holds the largest collection of working historic London buses in the world and this unique event brings almost all of the museum’s vehicles together..

Tue 25 – Sun 30 June.

Hever in Bloom Hever Caste and Gardens, Kent TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk Experience the quintessential English Rose Garden at the height of its summer beauty with guided tours of the award-winning Gardens.

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Sat 8 June, 10am-12pm CROYDON Mum2mum Market All Saints Church Onslow Gardens CR2 9AB www.mum2mummarket.co.uk Buy quality second hand and nearly new baby & children’s stuff with over 20 stalls, packed with bargains!

Sun 8 June, 9am – 1pm Wallington Farms Market Old Town Hall and Library Gardens in Woodcote Road, SM6 0NB www.ecolocal.org.uk Local Farmers’ Market every month, offering a range of meat, fish, cheeses and seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Sun 9 June Surrey S.M.E Open Day SAT NAV enter Mill Lane, Leatherhead www.ssme.co.uk Join Surrey S.M.E and enjoy rides on our steam & electric trains.

Sun 9 June NCT Teddy Bears Picnic Nonsuch Park, Cheam (Dog Free

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www.brooklandsmuseum.com Join us as we celebrate a staggering legacy of motorcycling at Brooklands matched with the best of today’s bikes and super-machines.

Sat 29 –Sun 30 June & Sat 6 – Sun 7 July, 2.30pm Open air theatre: Love’s Labour’s Lost Polesden Lacey, Dorking RH5 6BB www.nationaltrust.org.uk What could be better than a love story?

Well, how about 5 love stories? Bring your deckchairs and enjoy an afternoon of Edwardian fun. Adults £12, under 16s free.

THEATRE Colour House Theatre www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk Saturdays and Sundays to 30 June Alice in Wonderland An adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic.

Sat 29 June - Sun 30 June Games with your Grandparents Whitehall Historic House, SM3 8QD www.sutton.gov.uk A weekend of traditional board games and jigsaws for all the family. Free.

New Wimbledon Theatre atgtickets.com/venues/newwimbledon-theatre Thu 9 – Sat 11 May Wind In The Willows It’s Mole’s first day in ‘The Willows’.

With ballads, beats, and backflips, this new musical will be fun for all.

Sat 29 June, from 11am Citizen Science Queen Elizabeth’s Walk, SW13 9WT www.wwt.org.uk Join the Engagement team and try freshwater surveying - dipping for aquatic invertebrates, identifying them and assessing the overall water quality with your survey results. 12+, NAA plus £2.50.

Wed 22-Sun 25 May Amelie The Musical Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection and sees possibilities around every corner.

Sat 29 June, 6pm – 8pm Outdoor theatre: ‘Old Herbaceous’ Leith Hill Place, Dorking RH5 6LY www.nationaltrust.org.uk An acute and sometimes hilarious observation of relationships between the classes in a simpler age.

Wed 26-Sun 29 June Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians and Terrible Tudors Using actors and ground breaking 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you.

Dorking Halls, RH5 1SG www.dorkinghalls.co.uk Tue 14 May In The Night Garden Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends at In the Night Garden Live for a brand new show on their first ever UK theatre tour in 2019!

Sat 29 June, 2.30pm Ewell Horticultural Association’s Summer Show Blenheim High School, Epsom KT19 9BH www.ewellhortassn.co.uk Displays of summer flowers, home grown vegetables, cookery, and more, plus plants and garden sundries for sale. Free Admission.

Sat 18 May The Sooty Show A spectacular treat for the whole family – including a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show!

Sun 30 June, 10am – 5pm The Brooklands Motorcycle Show Brooklands Museum, KT13 0QN

3 July – Sunday 8 September The Gruffalo Live on stage

Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES Nearest tube stop Piccadilly Circus. Bakerloo and Piccadilly line. www.nimaxtheatres.com Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world! From £15. Children under 18 months are admitted free of charge.

Fri 14-Sun 16 June The Tiger Who Came to Tea A musical play adapted and directed

by David Wood, based on the book

by Judith Kerr direct from a smash-hit West End season.

FATHERS DAY EVENTS Fri 14 - Sat 15 June, 4pm-6pm (Fri) 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm (Sat) Father & child woodland campfire Morden Hall Park, Morden SM4 5JD www.nationaltrust.org.uk Celebrate Father’s Day with woodland crafts and cooking on an open fire. BE. Sat 15 June - Sun 16 June Wings & Wheels ‘Two day aviation and motoring show’ Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey www.wingsandwheels.net With 5 hour air displays, motoring shows, retail village and an arena packed with entertainment and music, there’s something for all the family the whole weekend.

Sat 15 - Sun16 June Father’s Day at the Castle Hever Caste and Gardens, Kent TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk Say thank you to dad this Father’s Day and spoil him with a memorable day out and supercar display.

Sun 16 Jun, depart at 9.45am and 12noon Dad’s Bacon Butty Brunch The Wey & Arun Canal Trust departs from Onslow Arms pub on the B2133, RH14 0RD www.weyarun.org.uk On Father’s Day, treat your Super Dad to a canal trip whilst enjoying a tasty bacon butty washed down with tea or coffee.

Sun 16 June, 10am -3pm Father’s Day at the Mote Ightham Mote Sevenoaks TN15 0NT A fun day for all the family including games, beer tasting and fishing in the moat.

Sun 16 June, 10am-4pm Father’s Day Hatchlands Park, East Clandon GU4 7RT www.nationaltrust.org.uk Let dad show off his skills and have a go at making a mini-raft. Then see how far it will sail. Dads go free.

Sun 16 June, 12.30pm -2.30pm Jazz for Dads Riverhill House, Kent TN15 0RR www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Explore the gardens and then bring a rug or chair and a picnic and settle down to enjoy the music - no booking required. (Free Tea for Dads in the café)

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COULSDON & CATERHAM 5 - 9 August. Woodcote High School

SUTTON 5 - 9 August. Carshalton High School

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CROYDON 29 July - 2 August. Croydon High School

SHIRLEY 29 July - 2 August. Shirley High School

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0845 265 7083

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