Families Surrey West March April 2015

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What’s on at Easter!

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This issue is bursting with things to do at Easter, but also don’t forget Mother’s Day - there are lots of places children can make little gifts for Mum and if you fancy a day out Mums go free to many places on the 15th March when accompanied by their children! We have our annual parties feature starting on page 15 with lots of fantastic party ideas and if your children like looming do have a look at the Loom to the Moon article in the news section on page 7 - also on this page are some great non-chocolatey Easter gift ideas!

News and Views Babies & Toddlers Schools and Education Children’s Parties What’s On

18 Easter Days Out 19-27 Activities and events - by date

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Front cover by JoJo Photography. JoJo Cooper specialises in capturing emotive, unique images of your newborn, baby or family using natural light in your natural settings throughout Surrey and surrounding counties. For more information, contact JoJo on 01483 272016 or visit www.jojocooperphotography.co.uk.

Easter Holiday Sports Courses and Holiday Camps 30-31 Children’s Theatre, Events for Adults & Nearly New Sales

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Next issue: May/June issue. Ad booking deadline: 20th March. If you would like to reach over 24,000 local families call Sarah on 01737 558898 or email editor@FamiliesSurreyWest.co.uk

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News and Views Not Long To GoFest!

Lovefitbetsy Comes To Woking

With just months to go until we hit the festival season, anticipation for GoFest 2015 continues to grow across the nation, as the family festival of sport, fitness, dance and health promises to deliver even more activities and entertainment than initially expected!

Expert pregnancy and post natal Personal Trainer, Elizabeth Kamm, is the founder of Lovefitbetsy and has recently moved to Woking. She offers 1:1 and small group training sessions to pregnant ladies and mums in the post natal period.

Launching for the first time this year at Surrey Sports Park on 10-12 July, GoFest presents a weekend of having a Go at a plethora of activities in various specialist zones with a sprinkle of live music and main stage entertainment throughout the day and into the night with performances from tribute bands Abba Revival and Take That 2. In addition to the existing zones, GoFest now proudly boasts a further three areas; GoSpike (volleyball), GoBat (cricket) and GoTumble (trampolining, gymnastics and cheerleading) and continues to confirm that one day at the festival just simply won’t be enough.

Ever thought about taking part in a 1 mile family fun run?

Or what about grabbing some friends and competing in a 5k race? With runs and races included in your entry into the festival, why not get sponsored and donate to their chosen charity, Finlay’s Fighters, or one of your own choice!

And if that’s not enough, the GoFest Sportive offers keen cyclists the chance to take the scenic route around the roads of Guildford for a choice of 20 or 40 miles and cycle to your heart’s content.

With so much being added to the festival, we can safely expect GoFest to be a welcoming affair, accommodating all ages and abilities with activities to try, enjoy and maintain beyond the festival weekend.

Tickets are on sale now with prices starting at just £20 per child, £26 per adult and £79 for a family of five. So visit www.gofest.co.uk and get your family excited to join Kevin Keegan, Sharron Davies, Roger Black and the stars of Harlequins, Surrey Storm, Surrey Smashers and Surrey United at GoFest this summer!

Prior to Elizabeth and her family moving to the area, Lovefitbetsy was flourishing in South-west London. Her move to Woking coincided with the launch of her pregnancy fitness DVD – “Lovefitbetsy Pregnancy Fitness Workout” – which is currently challenging Davina McCall on Amazon!

Knowing how to exercise and how far you can push yourself, can be challenging during pregnancy and after birth. Elizabeth’s specific expertise in this area ensures that clients are enfranchised to enjoy a vibrant workout within safe limits. Elizabeth’s practical workouts will help offset the common complaints of pregnancy such as back pain, nausea, fatigue, excessive weight gain and pelvic floor issues. The workouts also improve muscle tone, energy levels and stamina, ready for the birth and beyond. As well as offering expertise, her clients say that sessions are enjoyable and fun – something not always associated with an exercise session! Elizabeth visits you at home, so there is no need to travel.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth on 07904 956362 or visit www.lovefitbetsy.com

Ensuring You Get The Right Support During Your Divorce Going through a divorce is extremely stressful and it is important to ensure that you are supported throughout the process. The following are options that should be considered to help with emotional needs: 1. Friends & Family It will be very important to talk to your family and friends during a divorce. They know you well and will understand your needs and are therefore in a good position to help you and provide support as and when you need it.

2. Colleagues Colleagues are the people that we often see the most of and so they can be a very beneficial source of advice and support. Colleagues will often be impartial and as such are well placed to encourage you to make decisions and to offer advice as and when you may need it.

3. Your GP You should advise your GP of your change of circumstance. GPs should be a source of support and will have the professional connections to direct you to the right people and organisations.

4. Relate counselling Relate offers counselling for both couples and individuals. They are able to assist with specific problems in a relationship and are there just to support you if that is what you need.

They can assist you through your emotional struggle.

5. Your Lawyer Your lawyer will be very familiar with the divorce process and will be used to supporting clients through this difficult time. Mediation offers a good ground to enable the parties to resolve matters that they may not previously have been able to agree on. rhw Solicitors offer fixed fee mediation services as required. rhw’s Family Law Team can be contacted on 01483 302000 or family@rhw.co.uk.

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News and Views Challengers Are Recruiting Challengers are recruiting Play and Youth workers for Saturday and School holiday work! They need wonderful fabulous people to get involved and join the Challengers Youth and Play Schemes. You will get the chance to meet a wonderful group of young people while assisting them enjoying a wide range of play and leisure activities. Come along and join in the fun! Full training provided along with some excellent work experience. You must be at least 16 to work on a play scheme and 18 to work on a youth scheme.

Open Days Sat 7th March and Mon 27th April 10am-4pm

Challengers is an independent children’s charity that, for more than 30 years, has developed and delivered inclusive play and leisure for disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and increasingly the surrounding areas. The charity is based in Guildford (at ‘Challengers Guildford Playcentre’, their headquarters and one of their full time playcentres). In 2013 they delivered more than 135,000 hours for 1,400 disabled children. These services were delivered at Challengers Guildford and Farnham Centres as well as schemes based at schools and community youth centres all through the year.

To apply download an application form from www.disability-challengers.org and email it in to them.

They will then invite you to a fun recruitment event and training day with them.

Showshack Launch Toddler Dance Classes

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Showshack Dance & Theatre School are introducing weekly dance classes for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds.

These fun energetic sessions will focus on a wide variety of styles giving your pre-schooler a fun 1/2 an hour and a great introduction to all types of dance.

Showshack Dance and Theatre School is a vibrant organization established in 1995 that offers local children a supportive, enthusiastic and creative environment for their development in the Performing Arts. They offer weekend Theatre Schools and weekday Dance classes in and around Farnham for children aged 2 ½ upwards. The classes help children to gain confidence and develop their self-esteem in a supportive and fun environment. All Showshack tutors are professionally trained performers.

Their Theatre Schools teach dance, drama and singing and are held on a Friday after school or on a Saturday. Minis Theatre Schools for rising 4 to 6 years olds run for 1 ½ hours and the Theatre Schools for 7-16 year olds run for 3 hours. Other classes include RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern, Street dance, private singing, LAMDA drama classes and Vocational Ballet and Dance.

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For a free trial please contact 01252 723956 or admin@showshack.co.uk or see www.showshack.co.uk.

Use your food waste caddy to turn pizza into power Did you know that using your food waste caddy helps turn fish bones into fertiliser, apple cores into energy and pizza crusts into power? In fact, if the 83,000 tonnes of food thrown away in Surrey each year was collected from caddies, it would generate enough electricity to power 10,000 homes for a year, and fertilise enough wheat to bake 16 million loaves of bread.

All cooked and uncooked food waste can be put in your caddy, which is collected from every house in the county every week. The food waste is then transformed into green energy and fertiliser by anaerobic digestion. If food waste is thrown out with general waste it’s not only bad for the environment, it also costs Surrey taxpayers millions in waste disposal charges every year. To find out more, and for tips on how the average family could save up to £60 a month by throwing less food away, go to www.lovefoodsurrey.com

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News and Views Success for Act One Adventures 2015 has got off to an amazing start for local businesswoman, Joanne McGowan who runs Act One Adventures. At the beginning of January her business was chosen as one of Theo Paphitis' top 6 businesses in his #SBS Twitter competition. This accolade meant she could attend the annual #SBS winners event at the ICC in Birmingham where she met the Dragon's Den star in person.

Apart from this exciting accolade Joanne also found out last week that her Website and Blog are finalists in the Surrey Digital Awards. Joanne now has to wait until 4th March to see if her website and blog have been successful. “It has been an incredible start to the year and has created a lot of buzz at my under 5's classes and children’s parties as the parents are so proud to be associated with an award winning business.” To find out more about Joanne's business visit her website www.actoneadventures.co.uk.

28th March 2-4.30pm Meet Princess Anna in Camberley!

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Market Mall brings exciting, regular new craft markets to Camberley town centre. Their exciting launch at High Cross Church, Camberley on 28th March from 2-4.30pm will showcase stalls from hand-picked sellers and artisans. You can also try hands-on workshops in their 16’s free meet Princess Anna from 3pm and do adults £1, under Entry:Makery ‘Market Mall room’, a mini dance class. There’s a Man Cave with a play station Lego DVD anna fRoM MeetandPRinCess prizes for the fastest lap times, Nerf Blaster games and 100 Lego Chima DVDs for the first 100 shoppers too. There’s also a treasure trail, colouring /marketmalluk @marke and balloon trees. Entry: £1 adults, under 16s free. www.marketmall.co.uk.

New MultiSports App Now Chloe’s and Sophie’s Special Ears Fund • Phyllis Available Tuckwell Foundation • Lisa May Foundation We pledge £100 to a local charity chosen by you and will be collecting at the event.

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MultiSports Woking and Guildford coach 18 sports a year to children aged Sponsored by: 4-16 years. They have launched a MULTISPORTS App which Features: Local classes (including Summer Workshop), Times and Prices, Term dates for 2015, Information on Childcare Vouchers, Online Prospectus, Program of Sports and much more. Available now on both Apple and Android.

How You Can Spot Eye Cancer in a Child

1. Open the App Store on your smartphone.

Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) has launched a campaign to show parents that they can detect the early signs of eye cancer in children and potentially save their lives by simply taking their photo.

2. Enter ‘MULTISPORTS’ in the search field and download.

Flash photography is one of the easiest ways to spot the early stages of retinoblastoma, an aggressive, deadly eye cancer affecting predominantly young children.

A tumour in the eye can reflect back a white pupil in a photograph, so when a child with eye cancer has their photo taken with a smartphone or camera using a flash a white pupil can appear in the child’s eye in the image.

The series of 4 posters, made using innovative reflective ink, show a close up shot of the eye of a real retinoblastoma survivor. People are invited to take a picture of the poster on their smartphones. The pupil of the child’s eye will appear bright white in the photo, in contrast to the seemingly healthy-looking eye in the poster. The posters will appear in GP offices, baby clinics and childcare centres. Fore more information see www.chect.org.uk.

Did you go to Shawfield School in Ash? Shawfield School in Ash is seeking former pupils to help celebrate its 50th birthday next year. The school, then known as Shawfield County Infants, opened its doors for the first time on 10th January 1966.

Staff and Governors want to involve as many people in the celebrations; past and present parents and pupils, staff and governors, members of the parish council, members of the local community - in fact anyone who has had anything to do with the school over the past 50 years.

Please contact the school on 01252 320379 or email: info@shawfield. surrey.sch.uk to receive further information, or if you would like to be involved in planning the commemorations.

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Puppet Town Launches in Godalming!

Katie - an experienced teacher and former West End performer is excited to be combining her love of theatre and teaching to launch Puppet Town. This class promises to be full of puppets, fun, songs and laughter!

The classes, which take place at Godalming Borough Hall on Mondays, are interactive, story-led, sing-a-long classes for baby and toddlers. Book your FREE TRIAL today!

Call Katie on 07835 504427. Come on down and join the fun!

Free Maths and English Activities Explore Learning Centres provide maths and English tuition to 5-14 year olds of all abilities. Explore fits easily around family life; the centres are open 7 days a week, with children able to attend up to twice a week on a drop-in basis.

On the 31st March or 14th April, your local Explore Learning centre will be hosting a day of free workshops for children aged 5-14 in the local community. Spaces are limited so call your local centre to reserve your place.

There are local centres in Camberley, Farnham, Walton on Thames and Woking. www.explorelearning.co.uk.

Surrey-based Mum Scoops Finalist Spot at UK’s Most Prestigious Digital Awards Horsell-based full time mum Sarah Roberts has been named one of ten individual finalists in the Most Innovative category for the UK Blog Awards for her blog, ‘Don’t Be Sorry’.

Sarah started writing her blog after she had her first son, Oscar, who has Down syndrome. “I found writing things down helped me. It became a diary of sorts and I found it helped me rationalise things in my head... I never really had any intention of publishing it. The blog for me has only ever been about educating people in the misconceptions they might have had about Down syndrome in the past. Life isn't over or sad because I have Oscar. On the contrary, I'd say it's been made because of him.” ‘Don’t Be Sorry’ will now face an expert panel of judges to determine whether it will scoop the overall title of Most Innovative Individual Blog winner at the awards on Friday 17 April.

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Loom to the Moon The people of the UK are being asked to help fulfill a young boy’s dying wish by joining in his world record looming attempt.

Five year old Skye Hall, from Oxford, died in August last year from complications of his treatment for medulloblastoma, an aggressive and cancerous brain tumour.

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Before Skye died, he launched a ‘Loom to the Moon’ fundraising campaign to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest loom band. Sadly, Skye didn’t live to see his wish fulfilled but his little brother Jesse, aged 3, is determined to continue his mission and finish this record-breaking attempt with the help of children and adults from across the UK. “Even after Skye’s death, Jesse is still receiving parcels of completed loom bands to add to Skye’s super loom. It’s so wonderful to know that he touched so many. Loom to the Moon is coming to an end this May so this is the final push for us to make our little boy’s last wish come true. We would love as many people as possible to join us in creating loom bands and learning more about the charity’s work in the process.”

More than 350 children a year in the UK alone, face the devastating news that they have Enchanted Wood Toys would like to give a brain tumour but less than one per cent of cancer funding goes towards research anyone who wants to help into brain tumours, the number one cancer killer in children and teenagers. All money raised from ‘Loom to the Moon’ will go towards the charity’s goal of getting Loom to the Moon a FREE bag of 600 looms! Just visit as much money as possible into the hands of the world's best researchers, so that them at 1-3 East Street, all children diagnosed with brain tumours will have a better chance of survival and Farnham and tell them you a better quality of life post-treatment. For details of where to send your looms and want to take part! how you can help visit www.blueskyethinking.org/loom-to-the-moon.

The Wellington Launch New Children’s Club The Wellington, Aldershot are pleased to announce the launch of the new KIDS@TheWellington children’s club for kids aged 3-10 years. The club will offer activities such as craft workshops/story telling and more activities to club members every Wednesday during half terms and school holidays. Come along to the pirate themed launch on Friday 17th April when there will be pirate shows, temporary tattoos and face painting, sword decorating workshops and a colouring competition with prizes! Also, throughout March and April look out for appearances from characters such as Minions and Olaf plus balloon modellers. Visit www.thewellingtoncentre.co.uk and FB for up to date offers, promos and all event details!

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Teachers’ Weekend at the Rural Life Centre The Rural Life Centre, Tilford wants teachers to sample its heritage learning opportunities so is offering teachers and their families free entry to the museum during the weekend of 14-15 March, so that they can see its possibilities for themselves.

Recognised for its work in education with a Quality Badge for Learning Outside the Classroom, the Rural Life Centre in Tilford, near Farnham, is keen to promote this side of the museum’s work.

For more information contact Judy Hewins by email: schools@ rural-life.org.uk or call 07771 526889. More details about events at the Rural Life Centre are on www.rural-life.org.uk.

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Fantastic Easter Gifts from Enchanted Wood Toys Before we know it, Easter will be upon us and most of us will be over indulging in chocolate. As an alternative to a chocolate egg, why not give them a Playmobil Easter gift egg or a LEGO Easter bunny? At about the price of an Pirate with Rowboat average Easter egg, these Easter gift ideas are better for them and will also last a lot longer.

The LEGO Easter Bunny is aimed at 7+ and the Playmobil Easter Eggs 3+. The Playmobil Eggs come in four different themes - Pirate, Princess, Beach and Farm - great for both boys and girls! All priced at £6.99 each, they are available from the end of February in Enchanted Wood Toys in Farnham or online at www.enchanted-wood.co.uk.

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Babies & Toddlers

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hilst playing with your baby can be fun, it is not at all trivial. It is one of the main ways in which babies engage with other people, and a fundamental means of developing their social understanding.

sometimes feel as if their baby has now become a ‘real’ person, and play can become easier and more satisfying.

This more connected phase culminates in the development of genuinely co-operative behaviour and more mature social understanding from around eighteen months, when babies can appreciate that other people have different experiences from their own, as well as different likes and dislikes.

These developments are assisted when parents engage in pretend play, which can support the baby in thinking about the experience of, say, doll characters. Talking about people’s experiences and their feelings, and the reasons for them, either during play or during activities such as sharing picture books, are also important ways for parents to support the growing social understanding of their baby.

How babies play, and the way in which parents can support their play, changes dramatically during their first two years of life. Babies generally become playful from around six weeks, when they start to smile, vocalise and show deliberate facial movements and expressions.

Parents typically find themselves imitating these baby signals, or reacting to them with stereotyped, exaggerated expressions called ‘marking’. These responses are largely automatic, and they help the baby maintain his positive mood and stay engaged. These early exchanges are like ‘conversations,’ and they are a very basic way for babies to sense the connection between their experience and that of someone else - one of the basic building blocks of social understanding.

By around four or five months, a baby’s vision has improved and he or she can focus on things at a distance, and also start to reach out and grab things. These developments mean that a baby’s interests expand, and the previous, purely social, face-toface play loses its attraction. This can be disconcerting for parents, as they search for new strategies with which to engage their baby.

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Studies show that children who are frequently read and spoken to during early childhood will have larger vocabularies and better grammar than those who do not have these experiences. Vocabulary levels are a strong predictor of later literacy skills. Help your child to get the best start by exposing them to a large range of vocabulary and language models through everyday routines, life experiences, playing, and books. Learning language is fun and can easily fit in with the busy lives that we lead.

So to powerfully impact with your child talk, talk, talk...

Top tips when talking with your child »»Get down to your child’s level.

Engage their attention first before speaking. Young children find it difficult to listen and do activities at the same time. Saying their name first encourages them to listen. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s hearing get it tested.

»»Make sure your child can easily

see you. Being able to see you facilitates eye contact, a shared focus and means they can also pick up on facial expressions, lip patterns and other important nonverbal information. These all form a large part of communication.

»»Let your child choose the toy

and how it is used. By decreasing directiveness as a parent, it can increase your child’s attention and focus of play. It also allows for experimentation and learning.

Use everyday routines (e.g. story time, bath time, going to the shops etc.) as opportunities to hear language repeatedly and ensure new language is used in a variety of situations.

»»Choose a language level close to

your child’s. Don’t go with where you think their age group should be. If your child isn’t using words then use single words/short phrases.

»»Use non-verbal communication.

For example natural gestures support language understanding and act as a bridge towards the spoken word.

»»Develop balanced conversations

by slowing down and pausing.

Give your child time to process information. Talk at a gentle but natural pace, use pauses to encourage your child to join in and you can begin to develop balanced conversations. If your child stumbles on words maintain eye contact and allow them time to talk.

»»Positive acknowledgment is the

most powerful form of correction.

Repeat what your child says, to affirm their communication. Use this as an opportunity to model the correct speech. For example:

Child: “tar” (car) Adult: “yes, that is a car” Child: “I saw 2 mouses...”

Adult: “Oh, you saw two mice...”

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child’s experiences. Help your child to absorb language by providing a running commentary on what your child is doing.

Decrease pressure on your child by avoiding questions. If you ask questions make sure the intention is to seek new information.

»»Lose the dummy. Dummies

certainly have their place, but they can have a significant negative impact on speech development if used frequently (e.g. daytime) after the developmental age of 6 months.

»»Bilingualism is an advantage and

does not cause communication disorders. When English is an additional language keep talking your home language with your child to give them a strong foundation for learning other languages.

Developmental milestones provide useful guidance by offering approximate ages and stages. However, they can cause unnecessary anxiety. Remember every child is individual and they don’t grow up at the same pace. If you have any concerns then contact a Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to discuss this further.

Useful websites: www.ican.org.uk www.talkingpoint.org.uk www.helpwithtalking.com (helps find local Independent SLTs) Zara Humphry is an independent Speech and Language Therapist who offers a home or school based service in Haslemere, Farnham, Guildford and surrounding area. She can be contacted on: zarahumphryslt@gmail.com or 07947 805039

Correcting too frequently could make your child feel anxious.

»»Give them choices. Choice-making offers a chance to hear language and also use language beyond yes/ no in response to questions (e.g.

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he core purpose of Sure Start children’s centres is to improve outcomes for young children and their families, with a particular focus on those in greatest need.

Their focus is on providing support for children under 5 and their families.

They work to make sure all children are properly prepared for school and they also offer support to parents.

Plus. Many centres run Parenting and first aid courses. They often run support groups and individual sessions for parents and carers who have children with additional needs including behavioural concerns. Some centres run cooking and weaning workshops for parents and there will also be sessions such as breastfeeding support.

You may well have visited your local Children’s Centre to attend a baby clinic, see a health visitor and get your baby weighed. But do you know just how much they offer? And most of what they offer is either free of heavily discounted!

So whether you have a new baby or an active toddler, why not check out your local Children’s Centre. They run many groups such as Play and Learn, Music Sessions, Bumps and Babes, Forest School, Baby

Massage, Groups for New Mums and much, much more. They are perfect places for meeting other local mums and it’s not just baby and children’s activities they offer.

Children’s Centres are there to support parents as well. They can help with training and finding work and they have links with Job Centre

For babies and children it’s not just term time sessions that are on offer either. If you find that other regular activities you do with your little one in term time don’t run in the holidays then check with your Children’s Centre to see what they are doing in the holiday period. There could be day trips, arts & crafts, swimming, sports or play sessions.

To find your local Children’s Centre visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/childrenscentres (for Surrey) and www.hants.gov.uk/childrens-centres (for Hampshire).

Guildford Children’s Centre An Outstanding Children’s Centre providing Outstanding Services

Guildford Children’s Centre offers:   

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Childcare for babies to 5 year olds, 51 weeks per year, 8am-6pm “Outstanding” (OFSTED 2014) Free 15 hours per week maintained nursery education for eligible 2 year olds (FEET funding) and all 3-5 year olds Learning led by Early Years Teachers (QTS) supported by a team of qualified Early Years Educators and Early Years Assistants.

Extensive outdoor learning environment - large landscaped gardens and a forest school

The formative years are a time for fun, exploration, discovery and making friends.

We will help your child to develop their skills and knowledge building a strong foundation for the educational and life journey ahead of them.

Our Children’s Centre offers a friendly welcome with fun activities and services to support you and your young children.    

We can help you with parenting, making healthy choices and ideas for play and learning at home We offer play & learn sessions for you and your child to enjoy together at our main sites and other locations We run courses (with childcare) to help you learn about being a parent or develop your qualifications Enjoy affordable, delicious food at our Community Café open on our Hazel Avenue Site, 8:30am-4.00pm Monday to Friday

We are a fully inclusive setting, celebrating each and every child for their individual characteristics and special uniqueness.

Hazel Avenue, Guildford Surrey GU1 1NR Tel: 01483 566589 York Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 4DU Tel: 01483 561652

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Proven track record of preparing children for all Surrey Prep Schools.

Excellent teaching in all core subjects plus French, Music, Drama & Dance.

High quality, nurturing pastoral care.

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‘Early Birds’, After-School & Holiday Clubs available.

Nursery Taster sessions available

For further information please contact the Registrar on Judith.kadhim@gleneskschool.co.uk or 01483 282329.

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Thursday 26 March Friday 27 March Thursday 21 May Friday 22 May

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Schools & Education Get Reading with World Book Day This spring, delve deep into your bookshelf and read something you’ve never read before, in honour of World Book Day. Throughout March and April schools, libraries and bookshops across the country are holding exciting events and workshops for young readers, plus you can register online for your free book token and choose from titles including Michael Morpurgo’s Best Mates and A Pirate’s Guide to Landlubbing by Jonny Duddle. You can also design your very own National Book Token and have your design distributed to bookshops nationwide in time for Christmas.

Competition closes 17th April, visit www.worldbookday.com for more information.

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Nursery Open Morning

Senior School Open Mornings Wednesday 4th March 2015, 9.30-11.30am Tuesday 24th March 2015, 9.30-11.30am Thursday 23rd April 2015, 9.30-11.30am

Thursday 12th March 2015 9.30am - 12.00pm

To register for an Open Day, please call 01483 796040 or email registrar@tormeadschool.org.uk

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Co-ed nursery from 2 yrs.

Pre-prep & prep for girls 4-11 yrs.

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Bursaries and Scholarships are available at 11+ and 16+.

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Independent School Open Days

Please contact a school to see if you need to register for their open day event.

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Aldro School, Shackleford 01483 409020

Sat 16 May. Boys 7-13 years.

Alton Convent School 01420 82070

Hoe Bridge School, Woking 01483 760018

Tues 3 March 9.30-11.30am.

Mixed 2 ½-13 years.

Fri 20 March 9.30am-12pm.

Mixed 6 months -11 yrs, Girls 11-18 yrs.

International School of London Woking 01483 750409 admissions@islsurrey.org

Every day is an Open Day at ISL Surrey.

Booking essential. Mixed 2-16 years, increasing to age 18 by 2016.

Amesbury School, Hindhead 01428 604322

Thurs 14 May. Mixed 2-13 years.

Lanesborough School, Guildford 01483 880650

Please contact the school.

Boys 3-13 years.

Barfield School, Runfold, Farnham 01252 782271

Fri 20 March 9.30-11.30am Mixed 2-13 years.

Longacre School, Shamley Green 01483 893225

Wed 20 May 9.30am-12pm.

Mixed 2 ½-11 years.

Barrow Hills, Witley 01428 683639

Fri 24 & Tues 28 April 9.30-11.30am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

Lyndhurst School, Camberley 01276 22895

Sat 25 April 10am-12pm.

Mixed 3-11 years.

Belmont Preparatory School Holmbury St Mary 01306 730852

Fri 13 March 10.15am.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Manor House School and Nursery, Bookham, 01372 457077

Wed 6 May 9.30am.

Girls 2-16 years.

Coworth Flexlands School, Chobham 01276 855707

Sat 7 March 10am-12pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

Moon Hall School, Holmbury St Mary 01306 731464

Please contact the school.

Specialist school for dyslexic children.

Cranleigh Prep School, Cranleigh 01483 542051

Wed 6 May 9.45am.

Mixed 7-13 years.

Ripley Court, Ripley 01483 225217

Fri 24 April 9-11 am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

Cranmore School, West Horsley 01483 280340

Fri 13 March, Sat 14 March and Fri 8 May 9.30-12pm. Boys 2 ½-13 yrs, Girls 2 ½-4 yrs.

Duke of Kent School, Ewhurst 01483 277313

Sat 16 May. Mixed 3-16 years.

The Royal School Haslemere/Hindhead 01428 603052

Senior Boys: Tues 28 April.

Senior Girls: Thurs 30 April.

Girls 6 wks-18 yrs, Boys 6 wks-11 years.

Edgeborough, Frensham 01252 792495

Please contact the school.

Mixed 2-13 years.

Rydes Hill School, Guildford 01483 563160

Sat 14 March 10am-12pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-11 years.

Frensham Heights, Rowledge 01252 792561

Thurs 5 March 10.30am-12.30pm (junior school). Mixed 3-18 years.

St Andrews School, Horsell 01483 760943

Fri 13 March 9am-11am.

Mixed 3-13 years.

Farlington School, Horsham 01403 254967

Thurs 19 March 2pm, Thurs 7 May 9.15am.

Boys 3-4 years, Girls 3-18 years.

St Catherine’s School, Bramley 01483 899665

Prep School: Thurs 30 April 9.45am.

Girls 4-18 years.

Glenesk School, E Horsley 01483 282329

Thurs 12 Feb. Mixed 2-7 years.

St Edmund’s School, Hindhead 01428 609875

Sat 9 May 10am-12pm.

Mixed 2-16 years.

Greenfield School, Woking 01483 772525

Fri 13 March 10am-12pm.

Mixed 3-11 years.

St Hilary’s School, Godalming 01483 416551

Thurs 21 May 10am-11.30am Boys 2-7 years, Girls 2-11 years.

Guildford High School, Guildford 01483 543853 Girls 4-18 years.

Jnr School: Tues 3 March, Wed 6 May Snr School: Thurs 12 March, Wed 22 April.

St Ives School, Haslemere 01428 643734

Thurs 12 March 9.30am-12pm.

Girls 2-11 years, Boys 2-4 years.

Halstead Prep School, Woking 01483 772682

Sat 7 March 10am-12pm.

Girls 3-11 years.

St Nicholas’ School, Fleet 01252 850121

Thurs 14 May 6-8pm.

Boys 3-7 years, Girls 3-16 years.

Haslemere Prep School, Haslemere 01428 642350

Fri 8 & Sat 9 May 9.30am-12.30pm.

Boys from the term they turn 3-13 years, Girls from the term they turn 3 up to 4 yrs.

St Teresa’s Effingham 01372 452 037

Fri 1 May 10am-12.30pm.

Girls 2-18 years.

Highfield and Brookham School Liphook 01428 728000 Mixed 3-13 years.

Brookham (ages 3-7) Mon 4 May 9.3011.30am (stay & play). Highfield Prep School (ages 8-13) Sat 9 May 9.30am-12pm.

Tormead School, Guildford 01483 796040 Girls 4-18 years.

Junior School: Tues 3 March, Fri 1 May, Tues 16 June 9.15-11am.

Senior School: Wed 4 March, Tues 24 March, Thurs 23 April 9.30-11.30am.

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Children’s Parties Loads of great children’s party ideas Active/sport Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits, Runfold, Farnham 0700 3932610 www.3pks.co.uk A birthday party with a difference! Set in the beautiful grounds of Barfield School, choose from activities such as quad biking, high ropes, zip wire, swimming, assault course, paint balling, geo-caching and much more.

Use of the Party Marquee to feed your hungry party group is included.

Alice Holt Forest

Den building, Bushcraft and Games parties are all on offer (07989 652757). For Go Ape tree top adventure parties call 01420 520933.

Or run your own party and book the forest classroom or hire a BBQ (0300 067 4448) or Cafe on the Green can cater (01420 521267). www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt.

Battlefield Live

Combat game using realistic gaming guns with infra-red technology! For ages 8+ in Brook. www.battlefieldlivesurrey.co.uk.

Christ’s College Ski Club

Donutting parties in Guildford for ages 6+.

See ccski.co.uk for details.

Enjoy-a-Ball Birthday Party

Enjoy-a-Ball parties are 90 minutes of fun, games and action to keep your children entertained. Catering for up to 25 children, ages 4-9yrs, you receive free invitations and a medal for the birthday child! For more information contact 07843 28 38 30 or woking@enjoy-a-ball.com.

Forest Fun

Forest Fun offer unique outdoor children’s parties.

Based near Farnham, the woodland celebrations include den building, games, whittling, toasting marshmallows and sausages on an open fire and LOTS of fun in a stunning natural setting! Activities can be tailored to suit each individual party, find out more at www.forest-fun.com.

Go-Kart Party

A Go Kart Party is a fabulous way to give boys and girls aged 4 – 10 an experience they will never forget. Driving the battery operated karts around an inflatable mini Grand Prix circuit children enjoy a completely safe and exhilarating first real driving experience. Call now on 07595 636333. www.go-kartparty.co.uk.

Gymnastics Factory

Parties are available during the school holidays. Choose from Gym Tastics Parties 1 1/2 hours of fun in the gymnasium for 5-11 year olds, followed by party food or a preschool party for 2-4 year olds who can enjoy 45 minutes of exciting challenges and activities in the gymnasium followed by refreshments.

01483 455060.

Little Kickers

Little Kickers football birthday parties make the perfect birthday experience for pre-school children. The one hour party includes fun and varied energetic football related games suitable for boys and girls and includes a unique LKFC trophy and certificate for the Birthday child and medals for every participant. For more information please see www.LittleKickers.co.uk

Grand Prix Parties

www.grandprixparties.co.uk will come to the venue of your choice, assemble their exciting scalextric track and offer the children the opportunity to experience motor racing in miniature. The parties are organised in the form of a small competition and packed with intense fun where every kid is rewarded with a medal at the end.

MultiSports Guildford

Multisports Guildford offer birthday parties for children aged from 4-16 years old. They can cater for a variety of sports at a venue of your choice or weather permitting in your own back garden!

Let them do the running around for you. Call Ingrid on 0844 3350450 to book and for more details.

Pirate Island Adventure Golf

Woking. Fun pirate themed mini golf. www.pirateislandgolf.co.uk.

Racing Challenge

Mobile racing car simulators come to your home. www.racing-challenge.com.

Sayers Croft Trust

The Sayers Croft Trust in Cranleigh run a variety of fun and unusual activities for your child’s party. Choose one or more from archery, climbing, ropes course, maze & blindfold trail, clay work, shelter building and many more exciting activities. The Burrow is available for your party tea after your activities for free! www.sayerscrofttrust.org.uk.

Sporty Kidz

Run by fully qualified sports coaches, these parties are a fun packed, non competitive, energetic experience with tag games, team games and parachute games. For 3-11 year olds, they are the ultimate “must have” party for energetic kids - all for an excellent price. Contact Ellie on 01483 769699 or info@sportykidz.co.uk.

Surrey Sports Park

Come and enjoy a wide range of fun birthday parties at Surrey Sports Park!

These include: climbing, swimming, Surrey United basketball, rackets, Surrey Storm netball and Fulham Football parties. A variety of party meals can also be provided in one of the exclusive rooms afterwards. And if another activity takes your fancy, please contact them to arrange your child’s perfect party, whatever the sport! To book, please email birthdayparties@surrey. ac.uk or call 01483 689739.

Animals and Farm Parks Bocketts Farm Park

Bocketts Farm Park is the ideal place for a fun filled birthday party. With animals galore, exciting play areas, a private animal handling session, plus a hot or cold menu in one of the decorated party rooms, it’s a great day out!

Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead. 01372 363764.

Crocodile Encounters

Hands on fun with crocodiles, snakes, tortoises and other reptiles. 0845 0204364.

Fishers Farm Park

Trot on over to Fishers to celebrate your birthday with your very own ‘pony party’! Learn to groom, feed, muck out, tack-up and then (the best bit!) ride your very own pony! Details at www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk. Minimum age 6, for groups of 4 children or more. 1 adult free per paying child.

Each party provider is listed under one heading but many offer more than one type of party so please check all categories!

Art & Craft At Rosies Table

The perfect children’s birthday party for creative hands has arrived! At Rosie’s Table offer affordable, fun, creative parties at home, a larger venue or even outdoors! Arts, crafts, cupcake decorating and party games or a bespoke programme to suit your special little person.

Bespoke parties for children from 3-11yrs. Call Rosie on 07813168457 or visit www.atRosiesTable.com.

Pendant Moon

Janice just loves to share her passion for jewellery making and offers parties which are full of fun and inspiration.

The girls design two pieces of jewellery and all equipment, beads, invitations, thank you notes, birthday gift, organza bag, ring and a prize for the best design are all included. Call Janice on 07879 622720 www.pendantmoon.com.

BOUNCY CASTLE HIRE Best Bounce

Stunning castles for all occasion. Party and event specialists offering everything from bouncy castles and slides to fun foods & rodeo rides, toy and soft play hire to party tents and furniture hire. Call 0800 8620909 or 01483 608279 or visit www.BestBounce.co.uk

Children’s Parties

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Big N Bouncy fun for adults and children alike. FREE local delivery, £5 Million Public Liability. Their “No Gimmicks, Just Great Prices” policy means you’ll get top quality at competitive prices. Call 07890 400909 or see www.BigNBouncyCastles.co.uk.

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Chearleading/ Dance

Wonderful Comedy Magic Parties for 3 to 7 year olds. With loads of fun, games, laughter, dancing and lots of silliness.

Razzle Dazzle Cheerleading

Bespoke Cheerleading, Hula Hooping and Dance parties for your child tailored to your requirements.

They will learn routines to their favourite tunes and a performance will be arranged at the end of the party. A fun way to celebrate!! Contact info@razzledazzlecheerleading.com or visit www.razzledazzlecheerleading.com for more information.

Showshack Parties

Call Mark on 01483 458855 or 07503 145253

www.freddiecucumber.co.uk

MR.MAGIC

Great Fun for any kids party Magic / Punch & Judy / Balloon Modelling

01428 684423 / 07768 436607 www.themrmagic.co.uk

Sporty Kidz. The ultimate ‘must have’

party for energetic kids, ideal for 3-11 year olds. 01483 769699. info@sportykidz.co.uk. www.sportykidz.co.uk

Girls Jewellery Making Parties a fun & rewarding time....

Are you looking for a Dance or Drama themed party? Showshack can provide the host and the venue. You can specify a particular theme or a favourite pop artist that they can work the music and dance around. Or how about a favourite West End Extravaganza such as Lion King or Matilda? Please see www.showshack.co.uk for further details.

Necklaces Bookmarks Handbag Charms Call 07879 622720

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We also do parties for 2-11yrs

Join us for weekly adventures in Godalming, Farnham & Guildford Active Adventures, Arty Adventures and Outdoor Adventures for walking up to 5yrs

Also holiday events for up to 8yrs

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Children’s Parties Chearleading/ Dance CONTINUED Synergy Dance®

Synergy Dance® offer many dance party packages including a Frozen themed party, Cheerleading or Dance party: Whether children want to Jive, Jump, Stamp, Wiggle, Break or Twirl, you can pick & mix from “Happy routines”, Street, Jazz, Disco, Break-Dancing, Football Anthems™, Gangnam Style, Dance Fusion, Cheer, Latin & Ballroom. Book via Guildford Spectrum on 01483 443322 spectrum.parties@ freedom-leisure.co.uk or contact info@ synergydance.co.uk See: synergydance.co.uk.

Cooking The Organic Cookery School

Ice Cream Making Parties, Chocolate Treats, Cup-Cake and Cookie baking are just some of the themed cookery parties available from The Organic Cookery School. Suitable for ages from 3 years to teenager. Email info@ organiccookeryschool.org or call 01428 787594 for a birthday party they won’t forget.

Entertainers Bedazzled Events Party Planners & Entertainers

Bedazzled Events plans and creates perfect parties for all ages and occasions. Parties can include dancing, balloon modelling, face painting, interactive storytelling, parachute, games and lots more! You simply pick the theme and let Bedazzled bring it to life. All entertainers are CRB checked and have public liability insurance. Call 07964 708505 or email info@bedazzledevents.org.uk www.bedazzledevents.org.uk.

Freddie Cucumber

Freddie Cucumber does wonderful Comedy Magic Parties for 3 to 7 year olds. With loads of fun, laughter, games, dancing and lots of silliness. For more information visit www.freddiecucumber.co.uk or call 01483 458855 or 07503 145253.

Froggle Parties

Froggle Parties - As seen on CBBC!!

Packed with nonstop fun, these fantastic parties include magic, puppetry, games, themes, costumed characters, balloon modelling, music, discos, face painting, science parties, clowns, bubble and snow machines and prizes for all the children.

Froggle Parties brings everything so you don’t need to worry about a thing. 0208 617 9070 www.froggleparties.com.

Mr Magic

MR.MAG!C has been performing for over 35 years.

His fun filled show includes Magic, Punch & Judy, Balloon Modelling, Mini-Disco and perhaps Dave the friendly ferret may pop up! It’s all about having fun with plenty of audience participation. For more information call 07768 436607 or 01428 684423 or visit www.themrmagic.co.uk.

Face Painting Colour Me Pretty

Children adore face painting and Debbie offers a friendly professional face painting service whatever your occasion. To add some colour to your ‘do’, get in touch with Debbie Austin on 07722 236687 or debbie.h.austin@sky.com.

Fully insured.

Leisure Centres Guildford Spectrum

Bedazzled Events

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The following parties are available: Ice Skating, Bowling, Trampolining, Dance, Soft Play, Funtime Pool Party, Pit Slot Racing, Rock Box, Go Karting, Chelsea Football and Archery Tag. Due to the popularity of Spectrum Parties bookings can only be made up to 2 calendar months in advance. To book please call 01483 443322.

Make Over Little Divas

Little Divas offer a range of makeover party options. Call 07564 901560.

Music, Dance & Games Diddi Dance

Diddi dance, the much loved pre-school dance classes for little ones now offer fun, energetic and action packed birthday parties at parents’ own choice of location. The parties offer fantastic, fun and affordable entertainment and little ones can enjoy an actionpacked party including action songs, dancing games, bubbles, balloons, hoops, ribbons and lots more. Contact Alysia on 07811 346482 or see www.diddidance.com.

Dynamic Dance Parties

Dynamic Dance Parties are full of excitement, adventure and fun, tailor made to your chosen theme and style of dance.

Arts and crafts can also be added!

Popular themes include Disney, Jungle, Fairies, Circus, Pirates and Princesses. For ages 2-6 years. £72 for 12 children, £6 per extra child. Please email party@ dynamicperformingarts.co.uk, call 07766077043 or visit www.dyndamicperformingarts.co.uk.

Gymboree

Fabulous tailor-made birthday parties in a theme of your choice for children under 6 years old. Your Gymboree party will include: songs, games, dancing, bubbles and parachute fun! Parties held at East Horsley Village Hall or at a venue of your choice. Call 07443 568 347 or email horsley@gymboree-uk.com for details.

Molly Moocow

For 1st - 3rd birthdays enjoy play and song and Molly will wow the crowd with props, puppets, balls and parachutes. For 4th - 6th birthdays join Molly on an amazing adventure! Search out dragons in the Enchanted Castle, hunt for pirate booty on Treasure Island or choose from other themes! 01428 658858. www.mollymoocow.com.

Children’s Parties

Each party provider is listed under one heading but many offer more than one type of party so please check all categories!

Puppet Town Parties

Beanstalk Kidz Parties

Amazing Puppet Town kids parties for 1-6 year olds! Fun, games, singing and dancing with all Puppet Town’s favourite characters!

Book today! Tel: 07835 504427.

SATURDAY CLUBS 2012 A Mad Science Saturday club will be running near you soon!

Pop Video

Children aged 5 to 12 yrs will join our Mad Scientists on a scientific journey, experimenting with lasers, cool chemical reactions, funky forensics and much, more!!

Pop Factor Party Surrey: re: i h s k r e B C ll dford Kent: rook Brackne Assembly Room Bullb West Wickham Science Call now to book your child(s) place on a 6 or 12 week

Fa lan 24196 or tion Make yoursown ds C s ocia pop video. Callir01276 A . email info@popfactorparty.co.uk Guil omm. Cent omm

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course as places are allocated on a first come-first served basis See details of club dates, times and special offers overleaf!

Mad Science parties entertain with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows that come to you. During the show, children will be guided through a hands-on activity like slime or putty making and get TEL: 08454 75make!

75 07 to take home what they The parties typically last one hour, with the option of WWW.MADSCIENCE.ORG/SOUTHEAST special add-ons. Perfect for ages 5-12! Call 08454 75 75 07 or email madscienceteam@aol.com.

Soft Play The Hen-House

Got a birthday coming up? The Hen-House Haslemere is a really fun children’s party venue. All their parties include use of the soft play equipment, use of the party room with amazing disco floor, party games, freshly made sandwiches and a home-made birthday cake. For more information go to www.thehen-house.com.

Themed Act One Parties

Adventure, Performance & Craft parties for ages 2 - 11. Parties include a mix of active games, drama, dance, traditional party games, parachute and lots of fun and are tailored to the theme of your choice – they are excellent value too. Call 07956 182488 or email joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk.

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Beanstalk Kidz Parties are an exciting party entertainment company offering a wide range of top quality parties to suit your budget and theme.

They have a spectacular range of handmade Princess, Superhero (and more!) costumes and Mascots making your child’s dreams really come true! Plus musical theatre, dance, drama, treasure hunt and puppet parties! 01428 608301 kidzparties@ btinternet.com 07876 792187.

Clued Up Kids

CSI parties for kids aged 8-12. www.cluedupkids.org.uk.

Georgia’s Party Costume Hire Fabulous and fun adult sized costumes - over 30 costumes in stock including Olaf, Captain Barnacles & Kwazzi, Hello Kitty, Peppa Pig & George, Mickey Mouse, Postman Pat, Bob the Builder and many more.

They also offer Character Parties and Frozen Parties where the wonderful princesses or characters will keep all your guests entertained with party games, songs, dancing and story telling. Call 01483 894583 or 07977 036180 or email GeorgiasPartyCostumeHire@gmail.com.

Perform Parties

Perform Parties are high energy combining drama, dance and singing with fun games, stories and improvisations.

Party leaders arrive in colourful costume and create a fantasy land with themes for all ages from 4-12yrs, including Ice Queen, Fairytale Forest, Mermaids and Pirates, Superheroes and many more. 0845 4001280. www.performparties.org.uk.

Razzle Dazzle Princess Parties

Razzle Dazzle provide beautiful, professional princesses for your themed event, whether a private or corporate event they cater for all. Princesses can entertain and delight your young guests by providing photo shoots, crafts, games, sing a longs and more! Contact info@ razzledazzlepromotions.com or visit www. razzledazzlepromotions.com/services/princesses/ for more information.

Theatrebugs

A Theatrebugs party is an interactive fun filled journey crammed with tasks, characters and different worlds to explore. Full of storytelling, imaginative play, drama games and fun - perfect for 2-8 year olds! BabyBug parties now available for under 2’s, with fun sensory props, squishy toys, cuddly puppets and engaging stories, songs and rhymes.

Prices from £115! 01483 882244, 07971 004134 hannahmason@theatrebugs.co.uk www.theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html.

Georgia’s Party Costume Hire Fabulous and fun adult sized costumes to hire for your child’s party!

With over 30 favourite characters to choose from including Olaf, Peppa Pig & George, Captain Barnacles & Kwazzi, Angelina Ballerina, Postman Pat, Hello Kitty, Scooby Doo, Buzz Lightyear and many more!

NEW! We now offer Character Parties and Frozen Parties where the wonderful princesses or characters will keep all your guests entertained with party games, songs, dancing and story telling.

10% of all proceeds goes to Georgia’s Fund, Children’s ICU @ King’s College Hospital Call 01483 894583 or 07977 036180 or email GeorgiasPartyCostumeHire@gmail.com ®

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Easter Days Out Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt at RHS Garden Wisley

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Bring your family along for a full day of Easter fun every day of the Easter holidays from Sat 28 March - Sun 12 April. Follow the clues on the Lindt Gold Bunnny Hunt to lead you to a delicious Lindt treat for the hoppiest Easter ever! You can make an Easter bunny bonnet on Easter Sunday and see Birds of Prey soaring above the gardens on 11 and 12 April. There are activities every day, visit rhs.org.uk/wisley to see what’s on when. Normal garden admission applies. Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000

Easter Eggstravaganza at Bocketts Farm Park

A Short Break to Marwell Zoo The Holiday Inn Winchester is a modern, 4 star hotel situated in the picturesque countryside of Hampshire and only minutes from junctions 9 and 10 of the M3 motorway. The hotel is located just 20 minutes from Marwell Zoo which is set in 140 acres and is home to over 170 exotic and endangered species, a fun day out for all the family!

The hotel is offering an Easter break package to include dinner, bed & breakfast and 1 day entrance to Marwell Zoo plus each child receives a free Easter egg. Standard rooms are available for families of 2 adults and 1 child, whilst family rooms are available to accommodate 2 adults and 2 or 3 children. Prices start from £155 per room. For more details call 01962 670700 or see www.hiwinchester.co.uk.

Day Out with Thomas

From Sat 28 March - Sun 12 April there’s Eggstra fun to be had at Bocketts Farm with plenty to see and do! The lambing season will be in full swing, with over 300 newborn lambs due in the Big Animal Barn and lambing marquee. Daily ‘Meet the Shepherd’ sessions will be running, and you may even get to see a lamb being born! Plus there will be plenty of other animals to meet including llamas, goats, cows and a litter of piglets! What’s more, daily animal handling sessions will give children a chance to get close to the cute chicks and cuddly rabbits. Don’t forget to complete the egg hunt trail too, with a yummy chocolate treat for each child! The huge warm indoor play barns with giant astroslide and trampolines, along with the young drivers tractor area and Small Animal Village means there is plenty to do indoors, whatever the weather. Outdoors, children can enjoy sandpits, slides, pedal go-karts, play trails and 2 jumping pillows. With a full farm programme of events including pony rides, tractor rides, goat milking, pig racing, gold panning and more, you can be sure of a great day out for the whole family! Adult £9.30, child (3-17) £9.95, child (2yrs) £8.20.

Bocketts Farm, Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead 01372 363764

Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun from 3-12 April! Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas themed activities and ride the big steams trains all day! FREE Thomas sticker and certificate for every child! FREE Thomas activities, bouncy slide, tea cup ride, children’s entertainer and Thomas tattoos! FREE rides with Thomas, Toad and Diesel! It’s a great value family day out!

Book your tickets online at www. dayoutwiththomas.co.uk to get your free gift or simply pay on the day. Fares, to include all day travel on the trains and all FREE entertainment: Adult £18, Child (aged 2-16 yrs) £12, child under 2 FREE, Family (2 Adults + 2 Children – 1 child effectively travels for FREE) £54. All advance fares plus booking fees and postage, capped at £5.

The National Trust

Alice Holt Forest From Monday 30 March Alice Holt Forest, Farnham will have a new cycling activity trail. The trail is free (you just pay for parking) and there is cycle hire available on site or you can bring your own bikes.

This is a new self-guided activity challenge along the family cycle trail. Details will be available on www.forestry.gov.uk/aliceholt, their Facebook page or from the cycle hire centre nearer the time. At Alice Holt there are also lots of great children’s activities (listed in our what’s on section) as well as great walks and play areas.

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Farnham 01252 216 277

Guildford North 01737 216 794

Godalming 01252 319 133

Woking 01483 235 216

Guildford 01243 585766

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There are lots of lovely National Trust properties and gardens in or near Surrey and they have teamed up with Cadburys to offer fun Easter Egg trails with a chocolatey treat at the end!

There are also lots more activities such as arts, craft and games. All the National Trust events are listed in our What’s on section or please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/surreyevents.

We took every care preparing these entries but sometimes events are cancelled or times changed. Please double check event with organiser to avoid disappointment.

Sunday 1 March Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway Frimley Lodge Park, Sturt Rd, Frimley Green Miniature trains will be running. 11am-4pm. Single ride £1.

Tuesday 3 March Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Stories and hands-on creative fun.

For under 5s with an adult. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at Reception from 10.30am on the day.

11-11.40am. Suggested donation £2.

Friday 6 March Museum Monkeys Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Join Charlie the Chimp for singing, stories and crafts. For under 5s must be booked in advance.

9.30-11.30am. £4.50 per child.

Fri 6 - Mon 16 March Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Trail, Cranleigh High Street Find the flags on the High Street and win some great prizes. You can pick up a competition sheet from The Parish Council Offices, Manns, One Forty and The Richard Onslow.

Please return your entries to these places. On Monday 9 March the flag on the High Street will be raised at 10am in support of Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth.

Saturday 7 March Handmade Presents for Mum Workshop, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Shhh don’t let mum know what you’ve made for her. A great opportunity for dads, friends and grandparents to be creative with their kids! All ages welcome. Under 7s must be accompanied by an adult.

Please pre-book. 10.45am–12.15pm. £12 each or £20 for two.

String Sounds Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Listen to the wonderful instruments in the exhibition, made and played

by Mervyn Mewis and experiment with making your own instrument.

For ages 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30am-12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Wild Club, Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Rd, Ewhurst GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 Free drop in club for parents and children 5 years or younger, siblings welcome to join in.

Activities are tailored to be flexible so that children and parents can dip in and out as they like however families should arrive at 10am as activities may take place away from the Burrow. 10am-12pm.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free monthly drop-in family craft session. 1.30-3.30pm. Free.

Tuesday 10 March Toddler Tuesdays - Mother’s Day Present, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). No need to book. Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

Tues 10 March - 27 June The Secret Museum Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the museum? Find out in this interactive exhibition. Suitable for families. The Museum is open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Thurs 12 - Sun 15 March Create & Grow Squires Garden Centres (At Badshot Lea, Cobham, Milford, West Horsley, Woking). Plant a gift for mum this Mother’s Day! Plant a basket with three colourful plants decorated with a bow for just £5 (whilst stocks last). You can also take part in free activities; colouring competition and a word search. 10am-5pm (4pm on Sunday).

Children must be with an adult. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Friday 13 March Painting for Under 5s The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Dress for mess and have fun painting. Please pre-book. For under 5s with an adult. 11-11.45am. £3 per child, adult free.

There’s a Monster Who Eats Books Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Listen to this fun story and find out a little about how books are made and how children’s books in the past differ to those of today. No need to book. 10.30-11.30am. Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 14 March Mother’s Day Daffodil Pot Decorating, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Come and see the early spring flowers and decorate a daffodil pot to take away before Mother’s Day. 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm.

Portraiture Workshop Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford 01483 810235 Take inspiration from the Liberating Fashion exhibition to perfect your portraiture skills with a live model. Please pre-book. 10-12 years: 10.30am-1pm, 13-16 years: 2-4.30pm. £7.50.

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Sunday 15 March Mother’s Day, Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 Join in the arts and crafts activity and make a special gift for mum. Then take a stroll in the garden, enjoy the beautiful house or relax with an afternoon tea in the restaurant.

11am-4pm. £3 for activities. Mothers get in free when accompanied by their children.

Mothering Sunday Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 Bursting with colour and life, Winkworth is a beautiful place for a Mothers’ Day walk. Mothers get in free when accompanied by their children.

Mothering Sunday RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Early spring flowers will be abundant

by Mother’s Day, so take a relaxing stroll in the garden. For a treat enjoy a two course lunch or a Wisley Rhubarb afternoon tea (£25 per person) in the Restaurant. Garden open 9am-6pm.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society London Rd, Guildford Train rides are available on both the ground level and raised tracks. 2-5pm.Tickets are £1 each or £3 for four.

Free Entry for Mothers’ Day Painshill Park Portsmouth Rd, Cobham 01932 868113 Free to mothers when accompanied by their children. 10.30am-6pm.

Mothering Sunday Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 Free entry for Mothers when accompanied by their children.

10am-5pm.

Mothering Sunday Ham House and Garden Ham St, Richmond 020 89401950 10am-5pm. Mothers get in free when accompanied by their children.

Wey & Arun Canal www.weyandarun.co.uk A ‘Coffee & Danish Pastry Cruise’ departs at 11am and Cream Tea Cruises depart at 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Black tie service will enhance the relaxing treat for Mums! The trips take 1½ hours. Adult £13, child £9. The boat departs from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. Please pre-book on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk.

Mother’s Day, Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 Treat your Mum to a lovely family day out at Fishers this Mother’s Day, and the best part is…all Mums visit for free (T&Cs may apply).

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There’ll be lots of Spring flowers to enjoy on Mother’s Day

Tuesday 17 March Plaited Easter Basket Workshop Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Using a plaiting technique borrowed from corn dollies make sweet little baskets for Easter. You should have time to make several. For ages 12+.

Please pre-book. 7pm. £15.

Storytelling for Under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on 3 March.

Friday 20 March Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 6 March.

Saturday 21 March Sciencetastic!

Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Children’s Saturday craft session.

Science and art come together to celebrate Science and Engineering week (13 – 22 March). Drop-in anytime from 10.30am-12pm. £2.50 per child.

Take Action Volunteers Sayers Croft Trust Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, GU6 7SS 01483 275 990 Individuals and families can drop in to this volunteer afternoon and take part in a variety of activities from coppicing, building bird boxes, path laying, bramble bashing, tree planting and more.

1.30-4pm.

Monday 23 March Pop Up Adventure - Spring Enchanted Wood Toys 1-3 East St, Farnham 01252 722222 Enjoy a story, drama, dance and a craft. Free but places must be booked in advance on joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk (preferred contact), 07956 182 488 or www.actoneadventures.co.uk.

10am & 11am.

Friday 27 March Hatch, Egg, Hatch!

Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 How do eggs hatch? Listen to the story to find out and make a nest for your very own chick. No need to book. 1.30-2.30pm. Adult £1, child £2.

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What’s On Diary Saturday 28 March Earth Hour 2015 The Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 At 8.30pm on Saturday 28 March, hundreds of millions of people from all over the world switch off their lights for one hour, to show that our planet is important and together we have the power to make change happen. To celebrate, the Living Planet Centre will be open today from 12-5pm for some inspiring and fun family activities. Visit the WWF Experience and go on a treasure hunt to learn more about the natural world and how we can look after it. You can take part in one of the craft activities or why not find out a bit more about the night sky ahead of some Earth Hour stargazing?

Visit wwf.org.uk/whatson for more information, and sign-up to take part in Earth Hour itself. Free admission.

Wild Tots Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE Play games, build dens and be creative with wood. For ages 2-6 with an adult. Booking essential on 07968 832509. 10am-12pm or 1.303.30pm. £10 per child, adult free.

Market Mall High Cross Church Knoll Rd, Camberley 2-4.30pm. The launch of a new Camberley craft market with family fun including hands-on workshops for the whole family, meet Disney Princess ‘Anna’ from Frozen from 3pm plus colouring, treasure trail and more. www.marketmall.co.uk.

Sat 28 March - 2 April Folklore Spring Trail Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Why is it bad luck to wash your clothes before Easter? And what were Hot Cross Buns thought to be a cure for? Discover the myths and legends of spring with the folklore trail and work out fact from fiction.

11am-5pm. Included in admission.

Sat 28 March - 12 April Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Follow the clues to lead you to a delicious Lindt treat! Bring your family along for a full day of Easter fun every day of the Easter holidays and make an Easter bunny bonnet on Easter Sunday. See Birds of Prey soaring above the garden on 1112 April. There are activities every day, visit rhs.org.uk/wisley for what’s on when. Normal garden admission applies.

Bocketts Farm Park

Easter Eggstravaganza Bocketts Farm Park Young St, Fetcham, Leatherhead 01372 363764 There’s Eggstra fun to be had at Bocketts Farm this Spring with plenty to see and do including the egg hunt trail with a yummy chocolate treat for each child! For more details see page 18.

Shaun the Sheep Festival Kew Gardens Kew, Richmond 020 83325655 Join Shaun the Sheep for an exciting range of family fun for all ages.

9.30am-6pm. Normal admission.

Easter Eggstravaganza Fishers Farm Park Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, W Sussex RH14 0EG 01403 700063 Shout and cheer at the “Shetland Grand National” racing and help bottle-feed the baby lambs daily in ‘The Animal Encounters Barn’.

Lucky visitors might see some live lambing too! On the Easter weekend have fun with the “Easter Egg Hunt” and meet the Easter bunny.

SunDAY 29 March Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops Hampton Court Palace Hampton Court Road, East Molesey, KT8 9AU 0844 482 7777 The palace has teamed up with Aardman Animations (Wallace and Gromit, ChickenRun) to tell 500 years of Hampton Court stories in 5 minutes, but they need your help! Pop into the workshops and create drawings, sound effects and music which can be used in the final film. For ages 4 -7 years old. Normal admission.

Monday 30 March Dance Workshops Camberley Theatre Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Popstarz Workshop for ages 4-7yrs at 10am. £7. Step Up Street Dance for ages 8-12yrs. 11.15am12.45pm. £8. Urban Grooves Dance workshop for ages 13-17yrs at 2-4pm. £9. Please pre-book.

Children’s Photography Course Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge Professional photographer Lillian Spibey will teach children aged 7-15 to take a well composed photograph using the inspirational grounds of the Brooklands Museum.

10.30am-1pm. £35. Please prebook. 07969 466 572, lillian@ lillianspibeyphotography.com.

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Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops, Hampton Court Palace See listing on 29 March.

Easter Holiday Children’s Craft Activities, Claremont Landscape Garden See listing on 30 March.

Outdoor Adventure Newlands Corner Shere Rd, Guildford GU4 8SE Seasonal nature trail, craft activity, Easter hunt and games. 10am. £3.50 per child places must be pre booked on joanne@actoneadventures.co.uk or 07956 182 488.

Children’s Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Fun and practical activities are on offer relating to the museum collections and temporary exhibitions. Booking required.

For Ages 5-12. 11am-12.30pm or 2-3.30pm. £5 per child.

Making Cake Pops! Workshop Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 £12. Have fun learning to make and decorate cake-pops! Please prebook. For ages 7-13. 10am & 1pm.

Easter Holiday Children’s Craft Activities Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher 01372 467806 Make a craft for Easter in the Thatched Cottage. 10.30am12.30pm. Admission + £1.50.

Mon 30 March - 1 April Perform Easter Drama Workshop, Horsell Village School For details please see listing in Easter Drama Workshops section on page 26.

Mon 30 March - 2 April Easter Holiday Family Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Road, Weybridge 01932 857381 Lots of activities including popular car rides, trails and family workshops. 10am-5pm. Normal admission.

Mad Science Holiday Camps For details please see listing in Holiday Camps section on page 28. www.southeast.madscience.org Create & Grow Squires Garden Centres (At Badshot Lea, Cobham, Milford, West Horsley, Woking). 9am-12pm.

Plant a beautiful Easter bunny basket for you to look after and watch it grow in your garden, for only £5.50 (whilst stocks last). You can also take part in the free Easter hunt.

Children must be with an adult. www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

Children’s Silk Painting Workshop, Farnham Maltings Bridge Square, Farnham 01252 745444 Come and get creative with silk painting. Use the vibrant colours to decorate a design and add some sparkles too. Age 5+(ages 5-7 need to be with an adult). Please prebook. 10am. £10.

Printing, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Using simple printing techniques, create original prints and turn them into cards or presents. Please prebook. 1-2.30pm for 4-7 yr olds and 3-4.30 for 8-11 yr olds (under 8s must be with an adult). £6.50/child.

Undersea Explorers Goldsworth Primary School Bridge Barn Lane, Woking Jump into a swimming pool transformed into an underwater environment to discover the amazing marine wildlife in UK seas and gain some basic snorkeling skills. For ages 7-11.

Children must be confident in water.

Booking essential, please call 07968 832509 or email outdoorlearning@ surreywt.org.uk to book. 1-2.30pm or 3-4.30pm. £16.

Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops, Hampton Court Palace See listing on 29 March.

Tues 31 March - 2 April Theatrebugs - The Very Unhappy Donkey In Farnham and Godalming. For details see listing in Easter Drama Workshops section on page 26.

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Tuesday 31 March A New Dimension Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Fun experimentation creating 3D pictures and exploring the magic of 3D and how we make sense of what our eyes see. For ages 5-11 years.

Booking advised. 10.30am-12pm.

Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Music and Drama with Majella Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 10-10.30am for 18mths - 2 1/2 yrs, £4.20 (with guardian) or 10.4511.30am for 3 -5 yrs, £5.80 (without guardian). Please pre-book.

Tues 31 March - 9 April Easter Activities, Denbies London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA 01306 876616 Daily crafts from 11am-3pm plus varying activities on different dates including ‘Life of Trees’ in a digital mobile planetarium and Birds of Prey. See www. denbies.co.uk for more details.

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Tues 31 March - Sat 11 April Free Drop In Activities!

Surrey History Centre 130 Goldsworth Rd, Woking 01483 518737 Open Tues - Sat. There will be lots of free fun history themed arts and craft drop in activities to keep boredom at bay this Easter! Opening times: Tuesdays 9.30am-5pm, Wednesdays 10.15am5pm, Thursdays 9.30am-5pm, Fridays 9.30am5pm, Saturdays 9.30am-4pm, Sundays and Mondays Closed. Children must be with an adult.

Mill Opens For The Season, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 High Spirits at the mill to celebrate ‘April Fools’ Day’ between 11am-12pm. Included in admission. Mill open 11am-4.15pm.

Happy Hats, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 For ages 4+ with an adult. Make a colourful, silly Easter hat using paper plates and other recycled materials. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

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Easter Holiday Children’s Craft Activities Claremont Landscape Garden See 30 March.

Easter Egg Trail, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 The trail is available every day they are open from 1-11 April (open Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 5pm, closed Good Friday and Easter Saturday). Free.

Drama Workshops, Camberley Theatre Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Pirates and Princesses Drama for 4-7yrs. 10-11am. £7. A Midsummer Night’s Dream for 8-12yrs. 11.15am12.45pm. £8. Macbeth Drama Workshop for ages 13-17yrs. 2-4pm. £9. Please pre-book.

Easter Activities: Drop-in days Museum of Farnham 38 West St, Farnham 01252 71509 Make Easterthemed crafts and a treasure hunt in the garden.

For ages 3+ with an adult. Drop in any time from 11am-3pm. £3 per child.

Easter Egg Hunt, Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 Crack the clues to claim your egg plus the opportunity to win some other great prizes. Join in with some seasonal arty fun.

Easter Party and Adventure Morning Guide Headquarters Nightingale Rd, Guildford GU1 1ER Egg hunts, Easter Games, stories, dance, drama, mini disco and arts and crafts. For under 5’s but older siblings welcome. £10 and £5 siblings.

Places must be pre booked on joanne@ actoneadventures.co.uk or 07956 182 488.

Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops Hampton Court Palace See 29 March.

Make! Easter Bunnies Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Celebrate the arrival of spring by seeking out seasonal signs in the Gallery and making terracotta bunnies. Recommended for ages 5+.

Children must be accompanied. Max one adult per child. Adult is free of charge. Please prebook. 11am-1pm. £7.50 per child.

What’s On Diary Activity Thursday The Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham GU10 2DL 01252 795571 Activity Thursdays are specifically aimed at keeping the little ones entertained - the family friendly museum volunteers bring history to life with demonstrations, crafts and fun activities. Lots of seasonal fun! These will be undercover if it’s wet.

Included in admission.

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Bouncy Castle Fun, Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 9am-10am, from walking - 4 yrs, £3.10. Please pre-book.

Thursday 2 April Make! Easter Bunnies Watts Gallery See listing on 1 April.

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Easter Activities: Drop-in days Museum of Farnham See listing on 1 April.

Easter Decorations, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 For ages 4+ with an adult. Get creative and make some Easter egg decorations. They won’t taste nice, but they will look pretty! Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

Easter Egg-citement Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make lots of Easter themed arts and crafts. There will also be a special Easter garden trail for children who will be rewarded with a chocolate treat when they find the characters hidden throughout the gardens. Family drop-in event, no booking needed. 11am-3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

Easter at WWF’s Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Take part in an outdoor Easter egg hunt or help spread butterfly and bee friendly wildflowers throughout the local area by making exciting bee shaped clay seed bombs. Book your session at wwf.org.uk/whatson. Sessions take place at 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am. The WWF Experience at the Living Planet Centre is open from 9am-5pm every weekday during the school holidays, except bank holidays. For more information see wwf.org.uk/visitus.

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The Great Easter Egg Hunt Cranleigh Showground Bookhurst Rd, Cranleigh GU6 7DW www.cranleighlions.org. Fun and entertainment for the whole family, starts 10.30am sharp.

Radio Makers Workshop, G Live

Thursday 2 April CONT. Radio Makers Workshop, G Live London Road, Guildford 0844 7701797 Make a piece of radio in a day. Learn skills including presenting, editing and script writing and get creative with sound using professional equipment and working with producers from Eagle Radio. Please pre-book. For ages 12-17. 10am-4pm. £30.

Wild Play, West Hanger Car Park Staple Lane, Shere Discover and explore the wildlife and have fun making dens, cooking marshmallows and playing games. Booking is essential please on 07968 832509.

10am-3.30pm. £15 per child.

Children’s Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum See listing on 31 March.

Thurs 2 - Sun 12 April Family Activities, Kew Palace Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AB 0844 482 7777 Take part in a range of drop-in Georgian activities including playing traditional games, object-handling and making your own fan. Included as part of a Kew Gardens ticket. 10am-5.30pm.

Friday 3 April Animal Visit, Secretts Farm Shop Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford www.mcfe.org.uk Mill Cottage Farm animals are visiting from 11am-4pm.

Make! Easter Bunnies Watts Gallery See listing on 1 April.

Easter Activities, Clandon Park West Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 Go on an eggsploration through the gardens, full of wildlife, hidden treats and a very special little house. Complete the challenge and you’ll be rewarded with a Cadbury chocolate Egghead. 11am-4pm.

Normal admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Family Fun Day Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 A day of family fun, with sports day races for children, mums and dads and craft activities. 11am-5pm.

Admission + £3.

Easter Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Road, Esher 01372 467806 Easter trail from 10.30am-4pm.

Admission + £3 per trail.

Fri 3 - Mon 6 April Cadbury Easter Egg Trail & Family Activities, Ham House Ham St, Ham, TW10 7RS 020 89401950 Eggsplore the spring gardens as you hunt for a Cadbury chocolate egghead prize. 10am4.30pm. Admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Egg Trail, Leith Hill Place Leith Hill Lane, near Coldharbour village, Dorking 01306 712711 11am-4pm. There’s a special musicalthemed Easter Egg Trail this year.

Complete the trail and you’ll receive a Cadbury Easter egg. Admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Egg Trail, Morden Hall Park Morden Hall Road, Morden SM4 5JD 020 8545 6850 11am-4pm (4.15pm on 4th). You’ll need your special eggsplorer skills to follow the clues around the Cadbury Easter Egg Trail and discover your yummy Cadbury prize. Admission + £4 per trail.

Easter Egg Trail, Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, nr Dorking 01372 452048 11am-4pm. Can you help Polesden’s Pollylou bird find her egg and claim a delicious prize of your own….a Cadbury chocolate Egghead.

Admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Egg Trails, Box Hill 10am-2pm. Follow a self guided trail, answer clues and win a Cadbury chocolate Egghead. Pick up a trail guide outside The Box Hill Education Room, The Old Fort, Box Hill Rd, Box Hill KT20 7LB. £3 per trail.

Easter Bunny Canal Cruises Wey & Arun Canal The Easter Bunny will provide a chocolate gift for children, there are refreshments for all and everyone’s favourite Easter characters will be on the canal providing entertainment.

Trips depart at 11am, 12noon and 2pm from the wharf beside the Onslow Arms on the B2133 in Loxwood. Booking in advance is advisable on 01403 752403 or email office@weyandarun.co.uk.

Easter Trail, Hindhead Common London Road, Hindhead GU26 6AB Explore the colourful mosaic of purple, greens and gold that is Hindhead Commons and the Devil’s Punch Bowl and search for clues to complete the Cadbury Easter egg Trail and claim your Egghead.

10am-2pm. Free entry, £3 per trail.

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Day Out with Thomas Thomas & Friends return to the Watercress Line for more family fun!

Shake hands with the Fat Controller, meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take part in Thomas themed activities, ride the big steams trains all day and lots more.

For more details see page 18.

Saturday 4 April Easter Activities, Clandon Park See listing on 3 April.

Easter Trail, Hindhead Common See listing on 3 April.

15 Minutes of Fun Chertsey Museum 33 Windsor St, Chertsey 01932 565764 Free. See listing on 7 March.

Easter Egg Trail Holmwood Common Blackbrook Rd, Holmwood RH5 4NX 1pm-4pm. Follow the trail and answer the questions to claim your Cadbury chocolate prize. Free entry + £3 per trail.

Easter Egg Hunt Dapdune Wharf Wharf Rd, Guildford 01483 561389 Spring at Dapdune Wharf means fun and games with the Easter Egg Trail, just don’t forget to claim your Cadbury egghead prize! 11am5pm. Admission + £3 for activities.

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Easter Trail Claremont Landscape Garden Portsmouth Rd, Esher 01372 467806 Trail from 10.30am-4pm. Easter bonnet competition and parade at 3pm with prizes for the best bonnets. Admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Rabbits & Hares Workshop, Farnham Maltings Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Sculpt, cut out and press mould a variety of Easter rabbits and hares.

All work will be glazed and kiln fired.

All ages welcome. Please pre-book.

10.45am & 1pm. £12.

Easter Trails, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Find clues hidden in the mill to crack the code and claim your chocolate Easter egg. Decorate your own fabulous egg. 11am-4.15pm.

Admission + £3 for activities.

Eater Trail, Swan Barn Farm Black Down Estate, Collards Lane, Haslemere GU27 2HU Join the Easter trail which has a wildlife theme and an Easter egg prize. 10.30am-3pm.

Free entry + £3 per trail.

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Easter Trail, Hatchlands Park East Clandon, Guildford 01483 222482 With over 400 acres of parkland and woodland you’ll find loads of space and some excellent hiding places on the Cadbury Easter Egg Trail and remember to claim your chocolate Egghead at the end.

11am-4pm. Admission + £3 per trail.

Easter Egg Trails at The National Trust

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Monday 6 April

Spring Delights Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 A morning of Springtime crafts including the chance to make a Spring wind chime and a bunch of beautiful daffodils. For ages 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30am12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Easter Trail, Hindhead Common See listing on 3 April.

Spring Festival Godalming Town Centre High St, Godalming Street fair with stalls and entertainment, Morris Dancers, street food, craft and gift stalls and a traditional Easter Egg Hunt. 10am-5pm.

Steam Toy Rally The Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 Hundreds of working miniature steam engines on show in addition to all the normal attractions, plus light railway rides.

10am-5pm. Included in admission.

Sunday 5 April Easter Trail, Hindhead Common See listing on 3 April.

Easter Egg Hunt, Dapdune Wharf See listing on 4 April.

Easter Trails, Shalford Mill See listing on 4 April.

Easter Egg Trail, Runnymede Windsor Rd, near Old Windsor 01784 432891 Follow the Easter Egg Trail where the historic Magna Carta was sealed 800 years ago and claim your chocolate prize! Admission + £3 per trail. 11am-4pm.

Easter at The Rural Life Centre Reeds Rd, Tilford, Farnham 01252 795571 Join in the Easter Celebrations with an activity filled day out. Hunt for Easter eggs on a trail around the museum or join the Easter bonnet parade on Bank Holiday Monday.

Easter Bunny Specials Mizens Railway Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Woking 2-5pm.

Miniature train rides for ages 1+.

Easter Egg Trail Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Rd, Godalming 01483 208477 There’ll be fun and chocolate whatever the weather with the Easter Egg Trail with a Cadbury treat at the end. 10.30am-4pm.

Running Day Frimley Lodge Miniature Railway See listing on 1 March.

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Easter Egg Hunt, Dapdune Wharf See listing on 4 April.

Easter Trails, Shalford Mill See listing on 4 April.

Easter at The Rural Life Centre See listing on 5 April.

Easter Egg Trail, Runnymede See listing on 5 April.

Easter Egg Trail, Winkworth Arboretum See listing on 5 April.

Easter Trail, Hatchlands Park See listing on 5 April.

Mon 6 - Fri 10 April Create & Grow, Squires Garden Centres See 30 March - 2 April.

Tuesday 7 April Children’s Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum See listing on 31 March.

Easter at WWF’s Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Take part in an outdoor Easter egg hunt or make an aspiring garden mobile out of recycled and natural materials. Book your session at wwf. org.uk/whatson. Sessions take place at 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am.

Peg Doll Heroes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Make a superhero peg doll using new and recycled materials. Please pre-book. 1-2.30pm for 4-7 year olds and 3-4.30pm for 8-11 year olds (under 8s must be with an adult). £6.50 per child.

Prehistoric Art Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Make a 3D fossil picture and have a go at ‘cave’ painting on your own little bit of cave wall! For ages 5-11 years. Booking advised. 10.30am12pm. Mem £5, non-mem £7.

Vocal Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 For children ages 7-11 years. Train to be a singing sensation. Please pre-book. 10am-4pm. £19.

Dance in a Day, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 Meet new friends and work on a number of short choreographed pieces. For ages 6-10. Please prebook. 10am-4pm. £19.

Tues 7 - Fri 10 April Knights of the King Holiday Club Guildford Park Church For details please see listing in Holiday Camps section on page 27.

Pirate Week, Birdworld Holt Pound, Farnham 01420 22992 Themed shows, games and trails with lots of treasures to be won.

Why not come along in Fancy Dress?

Mad Science Holiday Camps Reigate St Mary’s School For details please see listing in Holiday Camps section on page 28.

Make! Easter Bunnies, Watts Gallery See listing on 1 April.

Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops, Hampton Court Palace See listing on 29 March.

Wed 8 - Fri 10 April Theatrebugs - The Very Unhappy Donkey Godalming United Church For children aged 3.5-7yrs. For details please see listing in Easter Drama Workshops section on page 26.

Thursday 9 April

Easter Holiday Family Activities Brooklands Museum Brooklands Rd, Weybridge 01932 857381 Lots of activities including popular car rides, trails and family workshops. 10am-5pm. Normal admission.

Activity Thursday, The Rural Life Centre See listing on 2 April.

Wednesday 8 April

Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops, Hampton Court Palace See listing on 29 March.

Bake and Taste Workshop Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Bake and taste workshops with Maggie at 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. Tour the mill with the guides and find out the secrets of milling in the past times. Workshop numbers limited, book on arrival. 11am-4.15pm.

Admission + £4 for children’s activities.

Dance in a Day, Princes Hall See listing on 7 April.

Bottle Cap Bugs, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 For ages 4+ with an adult. Find out what weird and wonderful bugs you can make using bottle caps and other recycled materials. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

Wild Wednesday – Easter Eggcitement Newlands Corner Visitor Centre Shere Rd, Guildford Easter themed crafts and a walk with Ranger Lucy to search for and learn about springtime wildlife. For ages 5-9 with an adult. Booking is essential, please call 07968 832509 to book.

10am-12pm or 1-3pm. Child £6, adult free.

Dens, Campfire and Food Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 8 yrs+. Learn essential camp skills – den building, fire lighting and tasty cooking.

“Sizzling sausages and marshmallow heaven, whether you’re 8, or 10 or over 11, join in the fun, to give mum a break, and get some tucker on your plate!!!” Please pre-book.

2-5pm. £12 per child.

Meet the Millers, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 Guided mill tours and cooking for children with Maggie at 12pm &2pm.

Admission + £5 for activities.

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Make! Easter Bunnies Watts Gallery See 1 April.

Children’s Holiday Activity Chertsey Museum See 31 March.

Craft Workshop, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 For ages 4-7. Please pre-book.

10am-4pm. £19.

Easter at WWF’s Living Planet Centre Brewery Rd, Woking 01483 426444 Take part in an outdoor Easter egg hunt or have fun exploring the patterns and textures of nature, creating beautiful leaf print artworks. Book your session at wwf.org.uk/whatson. Sessions at 10.30am, 11am and 11.30am.

Fantastic Fossils Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 Examine the fossils in the handling collection, make a plaster ‘fossil’ and do some fossil and dinosaur art.

Drop-in event, no booking needed.

11am-3pm. Mem £2, non-mem £4.

Hidden Wildlife & Secrets from the Trailcam, Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 6-10 yrs. Let’s get tracking, looking for signs, listening and even smelling the evidence of creatures living in the forest.

What surprises will the hidden trail camera reveal? Under 8’s must be accompanied. Please pre-book.

10am-12noon. £8 per child Illustration, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 Join professional illustrator Stacey Allan and make your own colourful illustrated paper collage, using drawing and paper-cutting techniques. Please pre-book.

1-2.30pm for 8-11yr olds and 3-4.30 for 12-16 yr olds. £6.50 per child.

Play in a Day - Wind in the Willows, Princes Hall Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329155 For ages 7-11. Please pre-book.

10am-4pm. £19.

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What’s On Diary Friday 10 April Make! Easter Bunnies Watts Gallery See listing on 1 April.

Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops, Hampton Court Palace See listing on 29 March.

Animal Visit, Secretts Farm Shop See listing on 3 April.

Family Fun Night Guildford Park Church Guildford Park Rd, Guildford Bring the whole family along for an evening of fun, games and food. 5.30-7.30pm. £1 per person. Register your place(s) using the online form at www. gpchurch.org.uk. 07834 467 540.

Triangular Boxes, The Lightbox Chobham Rd, Woking 01483 737800 For ages 4+ with an adult. Make an unusual box to keep your holiday treasures in. Drop-in anytime from 1.30-4pm. Suggested donation £2.

Saturday 11 April Ancient Hunting Skills Alice Holt Forest Bucks Horn Oak, Farnham 01420 23666 For ages 10 yrs+. Discover how our ancestors would have tracked and hunted animals; use camouflage and stalking games to get close to and tune into the wildlife in the forest. Have a go at hitting targets with the ancient atl atl (spear thrower) and make your own bundle bow and arrow. Hot chocolate and biscuits around the fire!. Please pre-book by calling Mollie on 07979 321369 or email info@fieldfarmproject.com. www.fieldfarmproject.com.

10am-3.30pm. £30 per child.

Movie Maker Mission Family Workshops, Hampton Court Palace See listing on 29 March.

Ceramics Workshop Watts Gallery Down Lane, Compton, Guildford GU3 1DQ 01483 810235 Create spring terracotta decorations. Please prebook. 10-12 years: 10.30am-1pm, 13-16 years: 2-4.30pm. £7.50.

Down on the Farm!

Pond Farm Wisley Common, Woking GU23 6QS Enjoy a gentle stroll and say hello to the new born calves and goat kids. Booking essential please call Jo on 07896 640165. 10.30am-12pm.

Adult £3, child £1.

Tuesday 14 April Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox See 3 March.

Toddler Tuesdays - What’s in the Sky?, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Free fun craft session for the under 5s (50p suggested donation). No need to book. Drop in anytime from 10.30am-12pm.

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Roller Skating Fun Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 10.30am-12noon or 2.30-4pm, all ages (under 6 year olds to have guardian supervision) £10 per session. Please pre-book.

Wednesday 15 April Easter Egg Hunt, Birdworld See listing on Wed 1 April.

Friday 17 April

Wednesday 22 April Toddler Day - Under the Sea The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell RG12 7QW 01344 354400 The price for toddler days is £6.65 per parent & toddler, and £1.50 for each additional toddler (up to a maximum of 3). There are extra activities including art and craft activities, story-telling and face or hand painting from 10am-4pm.

Free Entry, RHS Garden Wisley Woking GU23 6QB 0845 260 9000 Free entry on National Gardens Open Day. 10am-6pm. Free.

Thursday 23 April

KIDS@TheWellington Launch The Wellington Aldershot Come along to the launch of the Wellington’s new Children’s Club. Pirate shows, temporary tattoos and face painting, colouring competition with prizes and sword decorating workshops. See www. thewellingtoncentre.co.uk for details.

Saturday 25 April

Museum Monkeys, Chertsey Museum See listing on 6 March.

Tuesday 28 April

Painting for under 5s, The Lightbox See listing on 13 March.

Pond Dipping Haslemere Educational Museum 78 High St, Haslemere 01428 642112 No need to book. 10.30-11.30am.

Adult £1, child £2.

Saturday 18 April Take Action Volunteers, Sayers Croft Trust See listing on 21 March.

Sunday 19 April Fleecy Frolics Merrist Wood College Worplesdon GU3 3PE Cuddle the newly born lambs and meet pygmy goats, piglets, snakes, rare red squirrels and other animals. Live demonstrations of traditional countryside crafts such as willow weaving as well as more contemporary skills like chainsaw use. 10am-4pm. Adult £4, child (216) £3, under 2s free, family (2+2) £12.

Public Open Afternoon Guildford Model Engineering Society See listing on 15 March.

Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill Shalford, Guildford 01483 561389 An introduction to this world wide craze to find hidden caches. Borrow a GPS and follow a trail. There are lots of caches in the area to search for too. 11am-4.15pm. Admission + £1.50 for trail.

Toddler Day - Under the Sea The Look Out Discovery Centre See listing on 22 April.

Handsome Hats & Beautiful Bonnets, Surrey Heath Museum Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707284 Create a spectacular hat to wear this springtime. Drop-in anytime from 10.30am-12pm. £2.50 per child.

Sunday 26 April Try Geocaching, Shalford Mill See listing on 19 April.

Storytelling for under 5s The Lightbox See 3 March.

Easter Holiday Drama Workshops Perform Easter Drama Workshop Perform is back with another exciting Easter Holiday Course for 4-7 year olds at Horsell Village Infant School, Woking. Running from Mon 30 March - Wed 1 April 10am-12pm. Children will be going on a swashbuckling royal adventure for brave pirates and fearless princesses. Whether running down the palace steps to defeat the fiery dragon or setting sail for treasure on the high seas, it’s going to be fantastic fun. The tailored approach enables all children of all ages to participate and they all get the chance to take part in a final performance for friends and family. With costumes, live music, scripts, improvisation and dance, they’ll have an amazing time making new friends and developing their social skills along the way. £100 (with a 25% discount for siblings and reductions for groups). 10% discount for the holiday course to Families readers, by using the code FamiliesEaster2015. To book call 0845 400 1280 or see www.perform.org.uk.

London Bus Museum Spring Gathering, London Bus Museum Brookland’s Museum, Brooklands Rd, Weybridge 01932 857381 Adult £11, Child (5+) £6, Family (2+3) £34.

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Theatrebugs - The Very Unhappy Donkey For boys and girls aged 3.5-7 year olds. Derek the Donkey LOVES to sing but his poor neighbours, Flutterby Butterfly and Buzz the Bee, have to block their ears! When Derek enters “Field’s Got Talent!” it doesn’t quite go to plan and the poor donkey is ready to give up singing forever! Can the boys and girls help Sam the Superhero find Derek a friend who sings the same tune? We hope so! 3 fun filled days of acting, dancing, singing, arts and crafts and dressing up. On day 3 we hit the stage! At Daniel Hall, Farnham on 31st March – 2nd April 9am – 12pm and at United Reform Church, Godalming on 31st March – 2nd April 1.30 – 4.30pm. Also at United Reform Church, Godalming on 8th – 10th April, 1.30pm – 4.30pm. £82 early booking recommended. 15% early bug discount (Ts&Cs apply – see website for details), 10% sibling discount. Book online at www. theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html or email hannahmason@theatrebugs. co.uk or call 01483 882244 or 07971 004134.

Guildford Shakespeare Company Cinderella for ages 7-11 years runs from Tues 7-Fri 10 April at Sandfield Primary School. £150. Please prebook. www.guildford-shakespearecompany.co.uk.

Easter Holiday Sports Courses & Holiday Camps Barracudas Barracudas offer Easter and Summer activity day camps for children aged between 4½ - 16 years. Children will always have a choice of activities and experienced, qualified and caring staff will be 100% raring to go to deliver a fantastic fun programme for kids. There are a wide range of activities, including sports, arts & crafts, great staff:child ratios and flexible hours for working parents from 8am-6pm. Camps run from 30 March - 10 April at Edgeborough, Farnham, Ripley Court School, and Gordon’s School Woking. In the summer they will also be running at Barrow Hills, Godalming. For more information see www.barracudas. co.uk or call 0845 123 5299.

Easy2Swim Easy2Swim are running intensive swimming courses in the mornings, Mon-Fri from 30 March - 10 April for ages 2+. Open to all abilities from beginners to experienced swimmers, the lessons take place in Hindhead. Intensives are a great way to increase confidence and skills. Please email yvette@ easy2swim.co.uk to book or for more information.

What’s On Diary Super Camps Super Camps have enhanced their ‘Go Play, Go Create, Go Discover’ programme with a range of new activities for 2015 to go alongside the perennial favourites.

All their camps deliver a great experience for children, allowing them to have fun and be active in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Supercamps run will be running at Christ’s College, Guildford in the Easter holidays from Mon 30 March - Thurs 2 April and Tues 7 April - Fri 10 April. For more information see www.supercamps.co.uk or call 01235 467300.

Super Camps Knights of the King Holiday Club…

Guildford Park Church Guildford Park Road, Guildford Four mornings of fun for children in school years 1-6, featuring games, Bible stories, drama, craft, refreshments and more! Tues 7 Fri 10 April 9.45am-12pm. Plus a special family ‘ fun and food’ night on Fri 10 April 5.30-7.30pm. Free.

Register your place(s) using the online form at www.gpchurch.org. uk. 07834 467 540.

Ultimate Activity Camps Exciting holiday activity day camps for 4-14 year olds where children have the opportunity to try over 40 exciting activities, meet friends and learn new skills! Ultimate Easter and Summer camps operate at fantastic locations in Surrey with inspiring and enthusiastic staff that will instruct and encourage children to try new activities and build self-confidence – and naturally have lots of fun! www.ultimateactivity.co.uk.

Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits Three Peaks Outdoor Pursuits run activity day camps at Barfield School, Farnham for all 4-13 yr olds - all camps are open to non-Barfield pupils. Activities include zip wire, climbing, quad biking, archery, swimming and team games, assault course, high and low ropes and lots more. Running 30 March - 2 April, 7-10 April and 13-17 April from 8.30am-4pm (early drop off and late pick up available). 0700 3932610 www.3pks.co.uk.

New children’s club, KIDS@TheWellington, for kids aged 3-10 years.

Come along to the Wellington, Aldershot for the launch on Friday 17th April for:

Look out for mascot appearances such as Minions/Olaf and balloon modellers in March and April

Pirate Shows Temporary tattoos & face painting Sword decorating workshops Colouring competition with prizes To find out more about the club Visit www.thewellingtoncentre.co.uk and FB for up to date offers, promos and all event details!

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Ancient hunting skills, Secrets from the Trailcam, Dens, Campfire and Food, New Cycling Activity Trail and much more!

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What’s On Diary Easter Holiday Sports Courses & Holiday Camps Cont.

Wild Learning Have fun in the woods with Wild Learning Holiday Clubs! Adventures run in Farnham, Esher, Godalming, Guildford, Dorking, Sheen, Crawley and Wimbledon in the Easter holidays. For ages 5-12. 10.15am4pm. Loads of fun activities including den building, fire making, tracking and stalking, rope bridges, mud sculptures, environmental art, pond dipping, stealth games, exploring plus much more. For more details or to book see www.wild-learning.net.

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Mad Science Holiday Camps Spark the imagination of your young scientist with a fantastic, fun filled and unique introduction to science. Mad Science Camps are fun, engaging and interactive. All Mad Scientists are trained, reliable and CRB checked.

The camps are for 5-12 year olds.

Earlybird offer: Book by 15th March and pay just £30 per child/day.

Standard price for bookings after 15th March £35 per child/day. 10% sibling discount. 9.30am - 3.30pm. 30 March - 2 April at Brooklands College, Weybridge and Prince’s Mead School, Winchester and 7-10 April at Reigate St Mary’s School, Reigate. Please pre-book. 08454 757507 www.southeast.madscience.org Guildford Spectrum 01483 443322 Xtreme Activate holiday camp runs on weekdays from Mon 30 March Fri 10 April for 5-12 year olds 10am4pm, £24 per day, Xtreme Activate Xtra runs from 8.30am-6pm, £33 per day.

Archery Mon 30 March and Wed 8 April, 9.30am-11.30am, 8-14 yrs, £15.20.

Trampolining Thurs 2 & 9 April, 10.30am-12noon or 2.30-4pm, 4-12 yrs, £9 per session.

Mini Tennis Munchkins Fri 10 April, 1-2pm, 3-5 yrs, £8.60.

Mini Tennis Red Fri 10 April, 2-4pm, 5-10 yrs, £10.50.

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Young Athletes Club Mon 8 April, Tues 9 April, Wed 10 April 10am-3pm 6-12 years. www.young-athletes.co.uk to book.

Badminton Mon 30 March, 2-4pm, 8-14 yrs, £10.

Ice Skating 4 Day Beginners Courses, Ages 5-10 years, £40. 10.30-11am or 11-11.30am on Mon 30 March Thurs 2 April or Tues 7 - Fri 10 April.

Learn to Swim Courses 4 day courses for 4 yrs+. Mon 30 March - Thurs 2 April or Tues 7 - Fri 10 April 9.30-10am, Stages 1 & 2.

Intensive Swimming Courses and Technical Workshops also available – please enquire with Customer Services – 01483 443322.

Learn to Dive Courses 4 day courses for 5 yrs+. Mon 30 March - Thurs 2 April or Tues 7 - Fri 10 April 9.15-10am, Flip n Fun. Woking Gymnastics Club Their holiday courses give gymnasts a chance to develop their skills in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.

There are courses to suit all levels, from the complete beginners to more experienced gymnasts. These courses take full advantage of the purpose built facility and promise to deliver fun and safe gymnastics from enthusiastic and fully qualified CRB checked coaches. Courses will be running throughout the two weeks of Easter with a mix of classes including general gymnastics, cheerleading, freestyle and Playgym (drop in play sessions for under 8’s).

For more information please see www.wokinggymnastics.co.uk.

Sporty Kidz Easter Holiday Clubs are running from Mon 30 March - Fri 10 April 9am-3pm at St John’s Memorial Hall, St John’s, Woking and at St Bede’s Junior School, Send for 4-12 yr olds. Book before 16 March to get early bird special - only £20 a day or 10% off sibling discount.

Childcare Vouchers accepted. They run a variety of multi-skills and fun fitness games, parachute games, mini Olympics and in the afternoons, children learn a new sport each day.

For more info see www.SportyKidz. co.uk, e-mail: info@SportyKidz. co.uk or call 01483 769699.

Surrey Sports Park Book on 01483 689111 or online at www.surreysportspark.co.uk.

Junior Squash Camp Thurs 2 April or Thurs 9 April 1-4pm.

Emphasis on skills and gameplay development. Mem £19.50, NonMem £22.50 per camp. For 8-13 yrs.

Tiny Tots Tennis Camp Mon 30 March – Wed 1 April or Wed 8 April – Fri 10 April 9-10am.

For 3-5 yrs. Mem £19.50, Non-mem £22.50 per camp.

Junior Easter Tennis Tournament Thurs 2 April 4-5.30pm. Suitable for all abilities. Mem £8, Non-mem £10.

For 6-13 yrs.

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Red, Orange/Green Ball Tennis Camp Mon 30 March – Wed 1 April or Wed 8 April – Fri 10 April 10am12pm. Drills, skills and plenty of fun.

Mem £39, Non-mem £45 per camp.

For 6-8 yrs.

Surrey Smashers Beginners Junior Badminton Camp Wed 1 April 11am-4pm. Badminton games and skills for beginners. Mem £32.50, non-mem £37.50. For 8-12 yrs.

Surrey Smashers Junior Badminton Camp Tues 7 – Wed 8 April 11am-4pm. Technical and tactical areas of singles and doubles. Suitable for intermediate to advanced players. Coached by Surrey Smashers players. Mem £70, Non-mem £80. For 10-14 yrs.

Badminton Family Fun Session Thurs 2 April 11am-1pm. Fun dropin session for the family. U8s must be accompanied by an adult. £1 per person.

Junior Lacrosse Camp Mon 30 April 10am-4pm. Learn and work on lacrosse skills. Mem £30, Non-mem £36. For 11-17 yrs.

Junior Triathlon Camp Tues 7 April 10am-4pm. Try the 3 disciplines and develop skills and techniques. Mem £30, Non-mem £36 per camp. For 8-11 yrs.

Multi-Sports Camp Thurs 2 April 9am-5pm. Develop skills across the following sports: basketball, hockey, fencing, rugby, lacrosse, climbing, swimming, table tennis, circuits and football. Mem £52, Non-mem £60. For 8-14 yrs.

All Stars Camp Thurs 9 April 10am-4pm. Bringing all 3 Surrey Sports Park franchises together! Try netball with Surrey Storm, badminton with Surrey Smashers and basketball with Surrey United. Mem £42, Non-mem £48.

For 8-14 yrs.

All Day Rackets Camp Fri 10 April 9am-5pm. 4-in-1 racket camp for your chance to play badminton, squash, table tennis and tennis. Mem £52, Non-mem £60.

For 8-14 yrs.

Junior Storm Netball Camp Mon 30 March or Tues 31 March 10am-4pm. Mem £36, Non-mem £42 per camp. For 8-9 yrs.

Junior Storm Netball Camp Mon 30 March or Tues 31 March 10am-4pm. Mem £36, Non-mem £42 per camp. For 9-11 yrs.

Senior Storm Netball Camp Mon 30 March or Tues 31 March 10am-4pm. Mem £36, Non-mem £42 per camp. For 11-13 yrs.

Masterclass Storm Camp Wed 1 April 10am-4pm. Mem £26, Non-mem £42. For 11 yrs+.

Climbing 4-5 yrs, £7.50 per session: Tues 31 March 10.20-11am Wed 1 April 3.30-4.10pm Thurs 2 April 1.30-2.10pm Tues 7 April 10.20-11am Wed 8 April 1.30-2.10pm Wed 9 April 1.30-2.10pm

6-7 yrs, £10 per session: Tues 31 March 1-2pm Fri 3 April 1.30-2.30pm Tues 7 April 1-2pm Fri 10 April 1.30-2.30pm 7-11 yrs, £15 per session: Tues 31 March 2-3.30pm Thurs 2 April 12-1.30pm Tues 7 April 2-3.30pm Thurs 9 April 12-1.30pm 11-17 yrs, £15 per session: Wed 1 April 2.30-4pm Fri 3 April 12-1.30pm Wed 8 April 2-3.30pm Fri 10 April 12-1.30pm Swimming To book, email swimacademy@ surrey.ac.uk or call 01483 686980 1:1 Intensive Swim Camp (stage 3+) Mon 30 March – Thurs 2 April.

30 min timeslots available between 1.30-3pm. £72 per person.

1:1 Intensive Swim Camp (stage 4+) Mon 30 March – Thurs 2 April.

30-min timeslots available between 1.30-3pm. £72 per person.

Tues 31 March – Thurs 2 April 30-min timeslots available between 9-11am. £54 per person.

Tues 7 – Fri 10 April 30-min timeslots available between 9-11am and 1.30-3pm. £72 per person.

1:1 High Performance Club Swimmers For club swimmer’s personal development.

Tues 31 March – Thurs 2 April.

30-min timeslots available between 9-11am. £54 per person.

Tues 7 – Fri 10 April. 30-min timeslots available between 9-11am and 1-2.30pm. £72 per person.

Group Holiday Swimming Courses (stage 3+) Focusing on particular skills and techniques.

Mon 30 March – Thurs 2 April: Improvement to Breaststroke (stage 4+) 1.30-2pm £28.

Introduction into Deep Water (stage 3+) 2-2.30pm £28.

Improvement to Butterfly (stage 4+) 2.30-3pm £28.

Competitive Starts and Turns (stage 5+) 1.30-2.15pm £42.

Tues 7 – Fri 10 April: Improvement to Butterfly (stage 4+) 1.30-2pm £28.

Improvement to Front Crawl and Backstroke (stage 3+) 2-2.30pm £28.

Improvement to Breaststroke (stage 4+) 2.30-3pm £28.

Distance Badges (3.5 yrs+) Tues 7 – Fri 10 April, £5 per day: 50m, 100m and 200m 1.30-2pm 400m, 600m, 800m, 1000m, 1500m and 1 mile 2-3pm.

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What’s On Diary Children’s Theatre CAMBERLEY THEATRE Knoll Rd, Camberley 01276 707600 Arthur’s Dream Boat Sat 14 March 2pm. By Long Nose Puppets. For ages 2-8 years. Adult £10, child £6, family (2+2) £20.

Tree Fu Tom Sat 4 April. 11am & 2pm.

Spellbinding new show starring the world’s smallest superhero. Adult £11, child £13, family (2+2) £44.

Ballet Theatre UK presents Aladdin Sun 12 April 3pm. A dazzling re-telling of this exotic classic tale. £17.50, Conc. £15.50, family (2+2 £60).

CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE 1 High St, 01483 278000 The Magic Porridge Pot & Other Tasty Tales Sat 28 March. 11.30am & 2.30pm. £8. For 3yrs+.

DORKING HALLS Reigate Rd, Dorking 01306 881717 Beauty and the Beast Sat 28 March 11am. £13. Starring Bobby Davro and Dani Harmer.

Milkshake! Live Sat 4 April 1pm. Adult £14, child (18months-16yrs) £12, family of 4 £46 (family ticket on phone only).

THE ELECTRIC THEATRE Guildford 01483 444789 The Hundred and One Dalmatians Thurs 9 - Sat 11 April 3.30pm & 7.30pm. Suitable for ages 4+.

When Pongo and Missis welcome fifteen bouncing puppies into their lives, their bliss doesn’t last long.

The wicked Cruella De Vil swoops into their lives with other plans.

Featuring a talented young cast, this is an Easter treat for the whole family. From £8.50.

FARNHAM MALTINGS Bridge Sq, Farnham 01252 745444 Mice on Skates Sat 21 March 2.30pm. £7. By Fly in a Pie Puppet Theatre. Two mice discover that roller skates are an exciting and effective means of escape from hungry cats! A playful 50 minutes that blends puppetry and theatre. For ages 3–6.

Mat Ricardo: Showman Mon 30 March 8pm. Fresh from his fourth triumphant run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Mat Ricardo is one of Europe’s most indemand comedy variety performers.

Witness a family-friendly show packed full of big laughs and serious skills. For all ages. £10 (£8 conc.).

Cirkus Spectakular Sat 18 April 2.30pm. By Angel Heart Puppet Theatre. From the lands where the Mountain is King and the Forest is Queen they come... Cirkus Spectakular! Led by the mysterious Baba Kalina it is a colourful world and offers Pavlo the chance to feel like he belongs. For ages 4+. £7.

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G Live London Rd, Guildford 0844 7701 797 Up Close Concerts: Whimsical Woodwind Sat 14 March 2pm. Join the group of fun and friendly professional musicians for a whimsical tour of the woodwind family. Adult £10, child £8 (per ticket booking fees may apply).

A Strange Wild Song Thurs 30 April 2pm. WWII. Three children encounter a lost American soldier. Decades later, the soldier’s camera is unearthed and the photographs inside reveal an incredible story of childhood and imagination, where light can be found in the darkest of places. For ages 8+. 2pm.

Comedy Club 4 Kids Sat 28 March & Sat 25 April 3pm.

For ages 6-11 years and their grown ups. In the G Live Studio. £10.

Family £31 (2+2) + booking fee.

Small-Scale Tall-Tales Sat 28 March 6.30pm. Join G Live’s Creative Company for a story-telling extravaganza as they bring you an evening of wicked-words, tall-tales and sensational stories.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea Mon 30 - Tues 31 March Mon 1.30pm, Tues 10.30am & 1.30pm. The tea-guzzling Tiger pounces onto G Live’s main stage with this truly magical Olivier Award nominated production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. If you’ve never had a Tiger arrive for tea, then this loveable production is the perfect way to show the whole family how to behave the next time one rings the doorbell. £12 (per-ticket booking fees may apply.)

The Amazing Bubble Man Wed 1 April 11.30am & 2pm.

Fabulously entertaining, Louis Pearl explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised.. Adult £13.50, U14s: £11, family: £44 (per-ticket booking fees may apply).

Godspell Tues 7 - Wed 8 April. Tues 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Godspell, the legendary rock musical is back!

Adult £19.50-£29.50, U16s: Save £5, conc.: Save £2.50 (per-ticket booking fees may apply).

Chris & Pui Roadshow Fri 10 April 2pm. CBeebies’ favourite double act is bringing songs, rhymes, comedy sketches and lots of joining in for all of the family.

Poor Old MacDonald has recklessly lost his animals! Please help Chris and Pui find them. Adult £13, child £11, family £44 (per-ticket booking fees may apply).

The Amazing Bubble Man, G Live

story and a shortened version of Tchaikovsky’s wonderful music, these performances are specially created for children from 3 upwards.

Adult £12.90-£23.90, child £10.90£18.90 + £2.85 transaction fee.

Shakespeare Untold: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – The Convict’s Tale Sat 18 April 2pm. Behind all great stories are the people that you probably didn’t notice. Shakespeare may not have mentioned them, but they are the ones who really know what happened. A convict who has escaped into the woods and suddenly finds himself caught up with fairies, actors and all manner of magic! Great for families, children aged 7+ and any Shakespeare students/fans. £8 (per-ticket booking fees may apply).

Grayshott Village Hall Grayshott Panto Sleeping Beauty Fri 13 March 7.30pm & Sat 14 March 2pm & 5.30pm. The traditional tale of a beautiful princess that needs true love to free her......with a slight twist! www.grayshott.com.

PRINCES HALL Princes Way, Aldershot 01252 329 155 The Chuckles of Oz Fri 10 April 2pm. Dorothy, The Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow are among the familiar characters who join the Wizards Paul and Barry. Adult £14, child £11, family (4) £52 (family ticket not available online).

THE NEW VICTORIA THEATRE Woking 0844 871 7645 Jesus Christ Superstar Tues 31 March -Sat 4 April. Tue- Sat eves 7.30pm and Wed, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera tells the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus through an extraordinary, groundbreaking score. Leading performer Glenn Carter returns as Jesus, a role he has played in the West End, on Broadway and on film. £17.90 - £43.40 + £2.85 transaction fee.

Yamato Drummers of Japan Tues 21 April 7.30pm. Using their whole bodies to expertly control the rhythms, Yamato leaves audiences exhilarated by this explosive production. £16.90 - £30.90 + £2.85 transaction fee.

English National Ballet’s My First Ballet: Swan Lake Sat 25 - Sun 26 April Sat 11am, 2pm & 5pm, Sun 11am & 3pm. English National Ballet & English National Ballet School bring the enchanting My First Ballet series to Woking with their fourth classical ballet especially for children – My First Ballet: Swan Lake. Featuring a narrator to help the young audience follow the

Park Mead School Park Mead Panto 2015 - Jack and the Beanstalk Fri 6 - Sat 7 March. Jack and his sister, along with their mum can’t pay the rent they owe to the evil Sir Ponsenby-Smythe. In desperation, they decide to sell their cow Buttercup, but on the way to market Jack swaps her for some beans. Adult £8, child £4. For more information and tickets, contact carla.stevens@btopenworld.com Ripley Village Hall Dick Whittington Ripley Primary School and Village Pantomime Wed 18 - Sat 21 March. Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm. Adult £7, child/senior citizen £5, Family (1A + 3C or 2A + 2C) £20. Tickets are available from Wills & Smerdon Estate Agents, Ripley High Street.

01483 224343. This is the 40th Anniversary show, raising funds for Ripley Primary School.

St. Stephen’s Church Shottermill Haslemere Does Comic Relief Fri 13 March. This sublime event will take the form of a Comedy Slam competition between four teams of professionals – Haslemere Vicars, Haslemere Headmasters, Haslemere Politicians and The Haslemere Thespians. Each team will be expected to do a 20 minute stand up session and will be encouraged, mentored and supported by a dedicated professional stand up comedian.

The audience will be invited to judge the teams and hysterical laughter, hearty cheers and enthusiastic clapping are merrily expected, together with loud boos if deserved!

Doors open at 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start and the evening will finish at around 10.30pm. Adult £8 or family of 4 £18. There will be a licensed bar serving drinks. All money raised will go directly to Comic Relief and tickets are available to buy from Haslemere Hall (01428 642161). www.haslemerehall.co.uk.

Treloar’s Holybourne, Alton Toad on the Road Based on The Wind in the Willows

by Kenneth Grahame. Mon 13 April & Tues 14 April 10.45am or 1.30pm. Multi-sensory theatre for all. Full of sensory experiences, loads of makaton and sign-a-long and a free advance pack to familiarise participants with characters, songs and rhymes. £3 per person aged 2+ (Booking via 01372 278021 or h2hoffice@gmail.com).

What’s On Diary THE WEST END CENTRE Queens Rd, Aldershot 01252 330040 The Magic Porridge Pot and Other Tasty Tales Thurs 16 April 2.30pm.

Three yummy yarns served with unexpected spices and quirky flavours, along with Widdershins’ trademark ingredients of puppets, pop-up sets and original music. For ages 3+. £6.50.

YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Guildford 01483 440000 In the Mill Studio: I Need A Doctor: The Whosical Fri 6-Sat 7 March. Following the success of Edinburgh Fringe 2013 & 2014 and a popular London run at Leicester Square Theatre, The Whosical time travels to Guildford!

For ages 8-908! 8pm.

How The Koala Learnt To Hug Sat 4 April 11.30am & 2.30pm. £9 (includes levy and fee). This is a charming tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice, warm hug. Most suitable for ages 3 years+.

The Magic Porridge Pot & Other Tasty Tales Sat 25 April 11am & 2pm. £9 (includes levy and fee). On today’s menu is a trio of traditional and tasty tales to tantalize and tease! Most suitable for ages 3yrs+.

Nearly New Sales Byfleet NCT Nearly New Sale At Byfleet Village Hall, 54 High Rd, Byfleet on Sat 7 March 2.30-4pm. www.nct.org.uk/branches/byfleet.

Camberley & Yateley NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 26 April at Kings International School, Watchetts Drive, Camberley from 10am for members (with card) and 10.15am for non members. Sale closes 12pm. yateleyandcamberleynct@yahoo. co.uk. 0844 243 6070.

Godalming NCT Nearly New Sale On Sat 25 April at Rodborough School, Milford. Registration for sellers and helpers will open on 23 March for NCT members and 26 March for non-members. Pregnant ladies can enter from 11am, members from 11.15am (with a valid card) and the general public from 11.30am. The sale closes at 1pm. www.nct.org.uk/ branches/godalming/sales/nearlynew-sale.

Guildford NCT On Sat 7 March 11am-12.30pm there is a clothes, toys and equipment sale at St Joseph’s Church, 12 Eastgate Gardens, Guildford. There is parking (pay and display) under the church and in the multi-storey car park nearby. £1 donation entrance fee which helps support the work of the

branch. NCT members (with valid card) will be admitted at the head of the queue. If you are interested in selling or volunteering please contact nnsguildford@yahoo.co.uk.

Farnham, Aldershot & District NCT Nearly New Sale Sat 21 March 1.30-3pm (1.15pm with valid NCT membership card) at Connaught Leisure Centre (Connaught School Sports Hall), Tongham Rd, Aldershot GU12 4AS. Haslemere and Midhurst NCT NCT Nearly New Sale Sun 12 April at the Haslemere Hall.

Doors open at 10.15am for NCT members and mums-to-be; and then at 10.30am for everyone else till 12pm. Entry is £1 per adult.

Mum2mum Market Nearly New Sale At Cobham Village Hall, Lushington Drive, Cobham on Sun 8 March from 2-4pm. Buy nearly new baby and children’s clothes, used toys and baby equipment at bargain prices. 2-4pm. www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/ surrey-nearly-new-sales.html Shalford Infant School Toy Sale At Shalford Infant School, Station Row, Shalford on Sat 14 March from 10.30am-12pm. Everyone welcome - come and pick up a bargain - toys, books, puzzles and games will all be on sale.

Events for Adults Raising Bilingual Children Workshops The International School of London, Surrey, is holding a series of free community workshops aimed at parents of bilingual children. Susan Stewart, Head of Languages at ISL Surrey, will give tips on successful bilingual parenting, maintaining the mother tongue and developing a child’s English. They will be on: 26 March 7-8.30pm & 27 March 9-11am, 21 May 7-8.30pm & 22 May 9-11am. Places are limited and booking is essential. Please book on 01483 750409 or email sstewart@ islsurrey.org.

Auction of Promises The Hurtwood, Peaslake. Peaslake School are holding an Auction of Promises on Saturday 14th March to raise funds for the school.

Tickets are £30 per person and include a three course meal. To book tickets please call 0776 174 2121.

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