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Back to school! October Half Term and Halloween

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Covering Reigate, Redhill, Dorking,

Leatherhead, Warlingham,

Caterham, Godstone,

Horley, Oxted and

Lingfield.

What’s On for 0-12 year olds in September

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Welcome to the new school year and our bumper issue!There is something cosy about the days getting shorter. It helps us focus on the new activities we’d like to start or continue. In this issue we bring you our ’pull-out’ Clubs and Classes Directory, updated for 2010-2011.

We like to make the list as comprehensive as possible, so if there are clubs or courses we’ve left out, do tell us (see contact details opposite). We’ll add new courses to the list on the website.

On the Back To School theme, we thought you’d like an update on the International Baccalaureate; that time will approach all too quickly! See page 20 for a ’heads up’ on what some local schools are starting to offer.

Meanwhile, we have masses of treats in store for Halloween and the whole of the October half term – see pages 24-28!

Eleanor Lines, Editor, Families Surrey East

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Church Walk Shopping Centre has been working with Keep Britain Tidy to improve its waste management and local environment and has achieved a bronze level award.

The Keep Britain Tidy charity also runs Eco-Schools, Green Flag Award for parks (in partnership with BTVC and GreenSpace), and Blue Flag/Quality Coast Awards for beaches.

The recently restored Priory Park in Reigate won a Green Flag Award for the second year running, confirming its position as a great green space with excellent recreational areas. www.keepbritaintidy.orgThinking of Fostering?

Open evenings held by the Surrey County Council (SCC) fostering service give you the opportunity to find out more. SCC offers foster carers the best possible support, both practically and financially, as well as excellent training opportunities. They welcome applications from all types of family groups.

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Major work has begun to make Horley town centre a safe, clean, green and healthy area for residents and businesses.

Using funding from the Government’s New Growth Points programme, the regeneration programme includes a new public space outside the Jack Fairman public house, controlled crossing points and road resurfacing on Victoria Road. It aims to transform Horley into a more vibrant, socially, economically and ecologically sustainable community. www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk

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leatherhead leisure centre goes modern The £12.6million redevelopment at Leatherhead Leisure Centre provides a welcome improvement to facilities and looks good. Residents can now enjoy a state-of-the-art gym, aerobics studio, sauna and steam rooms and therapy rooms.

There is also a new large purpose-built soft play area, a new crèche, a café serving fresh Starbucks coffee, open-plan reception, a four-court floodlit Multi use Games Area for football, tennis and netball and refurbished function suites. Two new glass-backed squash courts have been in use since October 2009.

The final updates will be to the pool area, the changing rooms, the clubroom and the sports hall, ready in early January 2011. The swimming pools will be closed until then.

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Dropping the kids off at school can be a real challenge, but parking outside schools can create an even bigger problem. All too often we don’t think it will matter if we quickly stop on the zigzags or on the pavements outside the school, but the truth is these types of parking practices are often inconsiderate and can cause accidents.

Drive SMARt is a year-long initiative between Surrey County Council and Surrey Police, aimed at tackling anti-social driving. Rounding off the first year of the campaign, the focus will be on parking and how we can all make a difference by parking sensibly and thinking of others.

Feedback from neighbourhood surveys and panels highlights bad parking as one of the anti-social driving behaviours that causes most concern, from parking on zigzags, curbs, pavements and verges through to blocking driveways, bad parking really can make peoples lives a misery.

Think Park SMART and help keep Surrey’s roads safe. For more information on the Drive SMART campaign visit www.drivesmartsurrey.org.uk

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local Newslocal NewsNew children’s shop lotti & ted in ReigateNew children’s shop ‘Lotti & Ted’ opened on Reigate High Street at the end of June selling a selection of babywear, children’s wear, homeware, nursery items and toys.

‘Lotti & Ted’ stocks brands such as Kiddimoto balance bikes and helmets, Aden & Anais muslin-based baby products plus selected ranges. Family Portrait Vouchers for local children’s photographer Jo Hughes of Captive Photography are also sold there. See samples of Jo’s work in the shop.

Rugby tots raises £50k Special congratulations go to the Rugbytots team of riders who recently cycled to Paris in aid of the NSPCC. RugbyTots coaches, office staff, parents and business partners produced 30 riders, who together have so far raised close to £50K for the charity against a target of £28K.

RugbyTots is still taking donations to hit £50K. See their photos at www.rugbytots.co.uk/bike-ride-gallery.aspx

£3.4m for Donyngs in Redhill

Work has just begun on the multi-million pound Donyngs redevelopment in Redhill, which will significantly improve the range of activities available to the local community.

Key features include a new soft play facility for younger children, a spinning studio, a 120-station gym with all new equipment and a children’s gym developed to meet the needs of 12 to 16 year olds, plus a range of treatment rooms and glass-backed squash courts. www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk

surrey libraries’ children’s Book award The latest Surrey Libraries’ Children’s Book Award shortlist will be launched on 1 October and children will have until 31 December to vote for their favourite. Five books make up the shortlist including Tim the Tiny Horse by Harry Hill.

The books can be borrowed from all libraries and reserved online. Check out the website for all the latest news including competitions, author events and for a chance to be at the award ceremony in January 2011.

For more information about the award please visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/childrensbookaward

Ever fancy escaping into another world and leaving the daily routine behind? Now’s your chance, and it won’t cost you a penny.

Surrey libraries now have hundreds of free eBooks and eAudiobooks to download at any time, any place, making borrowing easy if you don’t have time to visit your local branch.

There are hundreds of best sellers and non-fiction titles to choose from ranging from romances by Katie Fforde, and thrillers by Patricia Cornwell and Stige Larsson, to Bill Bryson travel logs and classics by Shakespeare.

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to any computer or phone with internet access and transferred to other devices such as e-readers and mp3 players. Up to three eBooks can be borrowed for a period of two weeks after which the file automatically becomes inactive, meaning no late fines. Borrow eBooks & eAudiobooks from www.surreycc.gov.uk/elibrary and unwind from the daily grind!

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Another Special Delivery from Postman Pat! Postman Pat’s new DVD ‘A SPeeDY DeliVeRY’ released in August – RRP £9.99. This double disc DVD includes eight action packed episodes – 4 x 15 minute Postman Pat – Special Delivery Service episodes PLUS 4 x 15 minute bonus Postman Pat episodes on the second disc.

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MOle Valley arTs On THe sTreeTs Mole Valley’s Arts Alive Festival 2010 officially opens on Saturday, 25th September with street parties in Dorking and Leatherhead town centres heralding October’s festival. From 10am to 4pm both town centres will be filled with musicians, artists, art groups, actors and festival goers, starting the street party with a bang. Dorking Artists will be providing face painting, street entertainment and give-aways.

For full listings visit www.arts-alive.co.uk. Brochures are available from local libraries, Leatherhead Help Shop, Dorking Halls and the Leatherhead Theatre or by telephoning 01306 879188.

Merstham playground makeover Brook Road Open Space, Merstham, celebrated the opening of its new playground on June 8th. It provides a range of new equipment for toddlers and children up to 13 years, including cradle swings, spring rockers, a multi-play unit with slides, a roundabout, climbing frames, a basket swing, an adventure trail and even a zip wire. The improvements also include plenty of new seating, landscaping and footpaths and the play area is wheelchair accessible.

the 2nd Reigate Brownies were chosen to create a plant display for the Hampton Court Flower Show this year as part of the Girlguiding UK centenary celebrations. Half a million Rainbows Brownies, Guides and Senior Section in the UK, take part in camps and adventure holidays, international travel and community action. www.girlguiding.org.uk

The National Trust is hoping to raise £200,000 to buy and £300,000 to restore the rare, historic barge Perseverance IV on the River Wey at Dapdune. Perseverance originally carried cargoes of wheat from London Docks to Weybridge.To donate please go to www.justgiving.com/perseveranceiV

Fundraising kick-started for children’s ward Children requiring hospital stays at East Surrey Hospital will benefit from a £45,000 High Dependency Unit (HDU) in the future, thanks to children’s charity Rockinghorse’s latest fundraising campaign.

Children currently travel up to London or to The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton for high dependency care.The new unit will be based in Outwood Ward at the East Surrey Hospital. Everyone is invited to help raise the funds needed,

whether by taking part in next year’s Brighton Marathon or a skydive; signing your business up as a Rockinghorse Corporate Champion and committing to raise £1,500 in a year; or simply volunteering your time.

To find out more or to make a donation, call 01273 730286 www.rockinghorse.org.uk

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Surrey Waste Partnership (Surrey County Council working with the 11 district and borough councils in the county) is running Surrey’s own Love Food Hate Waste campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the need to reduce food waste.

The campaign aims to show Surrey families how they could save up to £50 a month on their food shopping bill, by encouraging families to stop and think about the food they buy or cook that ends up in the bin.

Food waste is a significant issue in the county and it’s vital that the amount being generated is reduced. The energy, water and packaging resources used in food production, transportation and storage all go to waste when perfectly good food is thrown away.

Why do we throw away food?• Too much food has been cooked or prepared

(happens with pasta and rice all the time).• Food hasn’t been used in time (fruit and veg

are a typical example because they’ve gone off in the fruit bowl or in the fridge).

• Food hasn’t been eaten before it goes past its use-by date.

Why does food not get eaten in time?• Plans change.• We forget what food we have in the cupboards.• Food is not stored properly. • We don’t know how best to use our leftovers.

Shopping, cooking and eating habits are hard to change, but the good news is that by doing some easy everyday things in the home you can waste less food, which is a benefit to your pocket and the environment too.

Shop smart• Before you do your next big shop, check what

you have left, be creative and try inventing something new with the food you already have.

• Make a shopping list to plan ahead.• Buy your food loose where possible to avoid

buying more than you need.

Store it, don’t waste it • Keep an eye on the ‘best before’ and ‘use by’

dates.• Keep your fridge, freezer and cupboard

stocked with basic food staples so you can use them with leftover vegetables, salad or meat.

• Store food properly – preserve and your food will live extra days, weeks and even months

• Keep the fridge at a cool 1 - 5 degrees and chilled food will stay fresh for longer.

• Freeze food that won’t get eaten in time.

Did you know?• The optimum freezer temperature for preserving

food quality is -18°C.• Fresh food can be frozen at any point up to the use-

by date and remain safe.• There is no time limit to how long food can be safely

frozen for - as long as it is kept at -18°C and remains properly frozen, it will not become unsafe.

Cook less• Weighing and measuring food helps with

achieving perfect portions, removing the guesswork.

• There are many cooking utensils that can help – spaghetti measure, tablespoon, measuring spoon, weighing scales.

• If you do make too much, use leftovers for lunch the next day or freeze and work it into next week’s meals.

Save up to £50 a month£12 billion worth of food and drink goes to waste in the UK every year

Surrey waste partnershipYour councils working together I For more tasty tips on cutting the cost of your food bill and

making the most of your leftovers, visit www.lovefoodsurrey.com

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Frittata Fantastic!DiD you know that you coulD save up to £50 on your monthly fooD bill by reducing your food waste and using your leftovers?

Surrey Waste Partnership have set up the love Food Surrey campaign to encourage the county’s residents to reduce food waste as well as helping the environment. Local Surrey chef Carmela tomkins has created some tasty recipes from leftovers which can be found at www.lovefoodsurrey.com. You can also find advice, tips and enter competitions on the website too.

Why not try her tasty Vegetable Frittata below?

Vegetable FrittataThis is a very good recipe for using up veggies in the fridge. It’s great served cold and cut into wedges for a packed lunch or served warm with green salad.

Serves 4

Surrey Farm and Food Week, September 19-26, is the Surrey County Agricultural Society’s annual week of farm-based events. The walks and open days are all free and the farmers generously give their time to run them. The week ends with the Country Fair and Ploughing Match at Loseley Farm near Guildford.

FREE FaRM Walks aND oPEN EVENtssaturday, 18 september 2pm Farm Walk and open Day at Manor Farm, Wotton, nr Dorking.Commercial farming, combining traditional and modern methods, conservation and education. Belted Galloway beef tasting. Tel: 01306 731600

sunday, 19 september 2pm-6pm: Farm walk at harewood home Farm, outwood.See wildlife conservation, field margins, hedgerows, restored pond, coppiced woodland, beef suckler herd, sheep and pigs. BBQ of farm produce and refreshments. Tel: 01342 844840

Monday, 20 september 2pm-6pm: Farm walk and ice cream event at Flanchford Farm, Reigate. Beef cattle, historic watermill & mill ponds, conservation hedging and wildflower field margins on a working farm. Plus ice-cream made on St Joan’s Farm next door. Tel: 07973 378074

ingredients• 6 eggs • 2-3 tbspns sunflower oil • 1 onion finely chopped • 2-3 cooked potatoes thinly sliced • 1 cup of any cooked sliced vegetables and/or frozen peas • Salt and pepper • 200g grated cheese

tuesday, 21 september 2pm: Parkland & cheese Farm Walk at Norbury Park Farm, Mickleham. Meet at Young Street (Leatherhead) car park. Walk through 18th century parkland, see dairy herd and watch Surrey cheeses being made by hand. Tastings and farm gate sales. Tel: 07799 231402

Wednesday, 22 september 7pm: candlelight bean walk at Fanny’s Farm, gatton Bottom, Merstham. Candlelit tour of the runner beans and cutting-flower gardens. Visit the farm museum. Tastings and refreshments. Bring a torch. Tel: 01737 554444

Friday, 24 september 6pm: Farm Walk in Milton court Farm, Dorking. Sheep, pigs, poultry & conservation measures on a small mixed farm running a boxed meat scheme and firewood business. Walk followed by BBQ of farm produce. Tel: 07767 834621

saturday, 25 september 9am-6pm: Wonderful Watercress at kingfisher Farm shop, abinger hammer. Discover amazing watercress recipes. Tastings all day. Tel: 01306 730703.

saturday, 25 september 12 noon: chalk Downland Farm Walk at shabden Park Farm, chipstead.A guided walk with a Surrey Wildlife Trust ranger through restored chalk downland to see how farming this historic landscape has come full circle. Visit Shabden’s own Farmer’s Market. Tel: 01737 552744.

saturday, 25 september 12noon–4pm: ockley Food Fair and tunnel tour. At Village Greens Farm Shop with tours of the polytunnel to see courgettes, beans and salad crops. Farmer’s Market and Hog Roast. Meet the producers who supply the shop. Tel: 01306 713 474

saturday, 25 september 3pm: Farm Walk in Bregsell Farm, Beare green, Dorking. Commercial herd of Holstein/ Friesian cattle, calves and farm buildings. Watch the herd being milked in the herring-bone milking parlour. Refreshments. Tel: 01306 712647

sunday, 26 september 9am-5pm: surrey county Ploughing Match and country Fair, loseley Park, guildford. Traditional rural entertainment. Ploughing competitions for horse teams, vintage and modern tractors. Fantastic family day out. Dogs welcome on leads. Tickets: £8, £4.50 for children (5-16yrs). Under fives free, free parking. Family ticket £23. Discounted advance tickets available. Tel: 01483 890810. www.surreycountyshow.co.uk

method• Heat the oil and onion over a low heat, cook until soft. • Add the veg/peas and sliced potatoes, cook for 2 minutes. • Lightly beat the eggs; season with salt and pepper. • Pour over the vegetables and then sprinkle with cheese. • Cook until the frittata is set. • Serve hot or cold. surrey Farm and Food Week 2010


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What’s on? Autumn/Winter 2010

Co-ordinator: Anna Durbridge Tel: 01737 223621 [email protected] Rushetts Rd, Reigate RH2 7RF

MonDAy Weigh, Stay & Play 9.30–11.30am. Baby Clinic, Health Visitor.Stay & Play 12.30pm–2.30pm Drop in to our play session. £1. <4yrs.Time to Tell 3pm–4pm. Share ideas with our team and tell us what you need.

TuesDAy Baby Signing 11am–12 o’clock. 6 week course teaching you and baby the best & fastest way to communicate to each other. Incl. music CD. Stay & Play 9.30–11.30am. Sandcross Infant School - term time. £1 <5yrs.Stay & Play for Under 5’s 12.30–2.30pm. Parent & Toddler Group. £1.

WeDnesDAy Post Natal Classes 12.30pm–2.30pm. 4 week course. Covers weaning, baby signing, baby massage and lots more.

ThursDAy Childminders Play & Learn 9am–11.30amDrop In Play Session for registered Childminders and their little ones.Weaning Session Drop In 12 o’clock–2pm. Once a month, learn from professionals about weaning your baby onto solids! Baby Massage 1.30pm–2.15pm. 3 week massage teaching course. Parenting Puzzle Course 7.30pm–9.30pm. 10 week course for parents/carers. Re-discover the fun and comfort of family life. £12 incl. handbook.

FrIDAy Under 1’s and their Mums Baby group open to mothers, expectant mothers and carers. Get advice and support.Teenage Parents Lunch Club (starts 14 Jan 2011) 12 o’clock–2pm. For parents & parents to be, 20 yrs and under. Lunch, play session, baby massage.

sATurDAy Dads Included Stay & Play 10am–12 o’clockFirst Saturday in month, dads and under 5’s play session. Games and activities.

BeTChWorTh & BuCKLAnD sure sTArT ChILDren’s CenTreTuesDAy Toddler Groups 9.45am–11.45am. Term time only.At The Reading Room, Old Road, Buckland. £1.50 per family.

FrIDAy Stay & Play 1.30pm–3pm. Betchworth Children’s Nursery, The Street, Betchworth, Fun Activities for 4’s and under. £1 per family.

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Mums and flexible workingJayne Peters tells us how she found a good flexible working solution with Phoenix trading I was first introduced to Phoenix Trading by a neighbour. She dropped a catalogue through my door and I immediately welcomed the idea of buying fantastic cards at low prices! Having placed a number of orders with every new range she asked me if I would like to set up my own business. Whilst I loved the product, I was quite nervous. But the business pack made me realise that I was being offered a brilliant opportunity to have my own business and run it with no pressure or targets. Phoenix Traders can develop a useful part-time income or develop a long-term, full-time business, depending on you. I feel I have found a job that really suits me. At the same time it is rewarding financially and socially. Everyone needs greeting cards, so people are receptive to the value Phoenix cards provide. I am now beginning to build a team, which means offering advice and support to those wanting to start their own business. It is so important to have someone with experience to guide you; I still find my own sponsor’s help invaluable. An added delight to my Phoenix Trading business is that I am able to help raise money for charities and local groups. Many of my friends now support me, and I, in turn, help them to raise money for charities of their choice. Christmas is approaching, an exciting time with many new products. The range in my opinion is the best yet! You can contact Jayne on 07834 16 07 71 [email protected]

Nct launches new support for dads To help make life easier for dads, NCT is launching online booklets, ‘Becoming a Parent & Early Days with your Baby’and a DVD, which follows dads through the final stages of their partner’s pregnancy, birth and the first six weeks of their new baby’s life. If you’re a dad and would like to join NCT’s online support group visit: www.nct.org.uk/info-centre/egroups or join a NCT antenatal course to develop your knowledge about pregnancy and prepare for the birth of your baby. Download the booklets from www.nct.org.uk/dads and the ‘Daddy Cool’ DVD can be ordered at £4.99 from NCT Shop Tel: 0845 8100100 or www.nctshop.co.uk

organised Mum calendars and diariesCalendars that start in September and last 16 months! The new range of Organised Mum diaries and calendars includes the Healthy Life Jotter, with magnetic backing. Attach it to the fridge and keep a record of your food and drink consumption! Adapts to any diet. The ‘Healthy Eating Jotter’ is available from Organised Mum, priced £6.99. www.organisedmum.co.uk

Burstow children’s centre moves to its new home The Windmill Sure Start Children’s Centre works with under 5s and their families in Smallfield, Outwood, Salfords, South Nutfield and Horley East.

From September 2010, The Windmill will have its own building next to Burstow Primary School at 2, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield. Open from 9am until 3pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, it will be the new venue for Sign, Rhyme & Music Time and Stay & Play (currently run from Burstow school), as well as a drop-in information centre.

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Homeopathy is a form of complementary medicine developed in the 1800’s, but with principles dating back thousands of years. Remedies are derived from plants, minerals and substances diluted to a minute dose. Homeopathy is based on observations that substances that cause symptoms can also be used to cure them - “like cures like”, by stimulating the body’s own healing system. Mental, emotional and physical ailments whether acute, reccurring or chronic can be treated. Homeopathy is particularly successful with babies and children.Homeopathy offers help for acute conditions such as colds, childhood diseases and colic to more chronic problems such as eczema, asthma, hay fever and bedwetting. For adults, homeopathy can be used for hormonal imbalances resulting in PMT, pregnancy issues and also for birth itself.

Asthma/Allergies – A Case StudyI began treating Joe when he was four. He had suffered with asthma and allergies since he was a year old and was taking steroids daily. Having had meningitis at 7

months, with 3 months on a ventilator, his lungs and immune system were severely damaged. Most of Joe’s life had been spent on antibiotics and steroids fighting reccurring chest infections. It was not unusual for Joe to visit the A&E department 3 times a month for asthma attacks.From his first appointment, Joe was sent home with remedies to help strengthen his lungs and for his asthma attacks. Homeopathic remedies are placed on sugar pills, so children find them easy to take.Six weeks later Joe’s mum noted that he had had only one asthma attack and had been able to go swimming for the first time in years. His mood, sleep and appetite had also all improved and most importantly, Joe hadn’t missed a single day at school through illness!Over the next 7 months, Joe’s health continued to improve, with the odd cold being addressed with further remedies and ongoing constitutional prescribing – the use of a remedy that fits the person as a whole to improve their general level of health and wellbeing.

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Today, Joe is a vibrant, healthy 5 year old, who enjoys running round the playground with his friends - something his parents couldn’t have envisaged a few years ago.

Sophie Bland is a Homeopath and member of the Complementary Medical association. she has a practice in both redhill and Oxted and can be contacted on 01737 771812 or Mob: 07752 309313.

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holidays

Two trends are noticeable in family holidays – first, specialist companies are offering parents a hassle-free holiday by providing all the services that your little one has come to expect; second, holidays that emphasise outdoor activities – camping or creatively designed breaks for families to learn to enjoy the great outdoors together. Sussex Wildlife Trust has teamed up with the Youth Hostel Association to offer adventurous overnight nearby stays in September and October with a wildlife emphasis. Truleigh Hill Youth Hostel on the South Downs by Shoreham supplies the backdrop for bracing walks and natural history lessons at Woods Mill Nature Reserve, Henfield. Stay there from 25-26 September for £47 per adult and £39 per child (<17yrs) to include accommodation and breakfast, lunch and evening meal.

Other weekends are planned for October, including one under tents. And there is an afternoon during half-term designed for disabled children and siblings, with all paths OK for wheelchair users, exploring the local woods. There are age restrictions, children must be accompanied and booking is essential. You can contact the SWT on 01273 497561 for more information or to book. What to wear for these autumn breaks? Good outerwear means you can go out in any weather. Polarn O Pyret has

designed a layers concept for coats and outerwear: water repellent, breathable yet windproof fleece jackets that are perfect for September become a cosy middle layer under a waterproof coat in mid-winter. Polarn O. Pyret’s new Fleece Jacket is water repellent, wind proof yet breathable and never bobbles. www.polarnopyret.com Having contemplated autumn days, I’m almost ready to start thinking about next summer! We’ve discovered a few companies that deliver a brilliant service to parents – all driven by the vision of the parents who started the companies.

sUMMER at thE sEasIDEFor the seaside, we’ve already mentioned Recommended Family Holidays, offering everything you could possibly need in UK, Ireland and France. If you are contemplating further afield, the same high standards will apply in Cyprus, with Aztec Villas.Tracy Broadhurst set up Aztec Villas after buying a villa in Cyprus herself. She realised there was a gap in the marketa for a company that provided family friendly, stylishly designed holiday accommodation in Cyprus.

Tracy says “Here at Aztec Villas, we want to make your holiday as calm and hassle-free as possible. Every villa and apartment we add to our portfolio has been personally

visited and vetted by us. They must be equipped with all the family friendly “must haves” such as high chairs, stair gates, cot beds, pool/beach toys, Play Stations, DVDs, plus bed linen, bath/hand and pool/beach towels (to save you space in your luggage!), fully equipped

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kitchens and stylish furnishings.” The point about the luggage is a good one – especially with so many surcharges applying at airports for every extra gram in your suitcase!

“We really want to take the stress away from organising a family holiday,” said Tracy, “so if you haven’t got time to organise flights, airport transfers, excursions etc we can do that for you. We even recently sourced appropriate formula milk for a child who had an allergy to cow’s milk.” That sort of attention to detail is much appreciated by any family struggling to enjoy a family holiday and keep all the kids happy.

sUMMER IN thE MoUNtaINs If beaches aren’t your thing, then I can report from first-hand experience that summer in the Alps is invigorating, sunny and relaxing at the same time! While near Geneva in Morzine, France, I visited Chilly Powder’s chalets and here, too, owners Francesca and Paul are always willing to go ‘the extra mile’ to ensure their guests are welcome, well fed and that their children are well looked after too - with ‘tea time’ for kids allowing parents to settle them into bed every evening before joining the other adult guests for a convivial dinner, full of conversation about great plans for the next day’s activities. Activities might be with the kids or not; children can stay in the crèche while parents have a few hours exploring the mountains and lakes, shopping or just lazing by the hot tub. Morzine has a special ‘Euro’ Multi Pass in the summer costing 1E per day, meaning that all the cable cars (and local swimming pools) are then FREE! Morzine and the Portes du Soleil villages will be offering the same pass next year, which opens up many adventures on the slopes.

www.sussexwt.org.uk www.aztecvillas.co.uk www.chillypowder.com

a chilly Powder chalet in Morzine, France

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clubs & classes Call to check the details – some are courses and need to be booked; some are term time only. Check the start date of term-time only classes. Many begin in the w/c 6 September and have a break for half-term at the end of October.

First activities with your baby up to 12 months are marked in pink. See also baby swimming classes in the Swimming section

Note on NCT classes: To obtain details of ante-and post-natal NCT classes in Leatherhead, Dorking, Reigate and Redhill, Horley and Crawley, call Claire Brooke-Wilson on 0844 2436916. For classes in Caterham and Oxted call Alison Tierney, on 0844 2436915.

FIRst classEs for UNDER 12 MoNths and MUsIc & MoVEMENt

lEathERhEaDJo Jingles Fetcham & Leatherhead (and E Horsley, Ashtead, Epsom). 3mths-5yrs. Term time. Laura Sykes Tel: 01372 800420 www.jojingles.com/centralsurrey

tumbletots Physical play. 6mths-7yrs Ruth Tel: 07739 51 76 27

DoRkINgJo Jingles Music & movement with percussion instruments, action songs and musical fun. 6mths-3yrs. Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

MaD academy (music and dance and a whole lot of fun) 3 mths-4 yrs. Term time. Maggie Tel: 01306 712671 www.madacademy.com

tiny seeds Music, Dorking & Capel. Singing, rhymes, actions, puppets, percussion, dressing-up, dancing. 6 mths to 4 yrs. Term time. Jemma Hill Tel: 01306 882960www.tinyseedsmusic.co.uk

Baby Massage course Relief into Life Therapeutic Massage. Includes massage for common ailments. Reigate, Dorking, Banstead. 4weeks-9 months. All year. Sophie Tel: 01306 640561 M: 07788 198768 www.reliefintolife.co.uktumbletots Physical play. 6mths-7yrs Ruth Tel: 07739 51 76 27

Body-torque-Pilates – Ante / post natal, Dorking and Betchworth. Classes all year. Danielle Slape Tel: 01737 765335

Dance classes for 2-4 year oldsLearn co-ordination, rhythm and great moves to funky pop songs, and boost confidence!

Classes in Hooley, Banstead and Reigate (New classes opening in Sutton!)

Diddi Dance parties also available!

FREE TRIAL CLASS!For more information and to book call Jo: 07873 634292www.diddidance.com

taDWoRthMaD academy – Music and dance and a whole lot of fun (also in Ashtead and Effingham). 3 mths - 4 yrs. Term time. Karen Tel: 01372 210378 www.madacademy.com

REIgatE aND REDhIllMaD academy 3mths-4 yrs. Term time. Maggie Tel: 01306 712671 www.madacademy.com

Jo Jingles (also Merstham 6mths–3yrs) 3mths-5yrs Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800 www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

tumbletots Physical play. 6mths-7yrs Claire Tel: 07975 54 41 37

talking tots (also in Banstead) 12 mths-5yrsAmanda Weller Tel: 07534 282 515 www.talkingtots.info

Baby Massage course Relief into Life Therapeutic Massage. Also in Banstead. 4weeks-9 months. All year. Sophie Tel: 01306 640561 M: 07788 198768 www.reliefintolife.co.uk

sing and sign Salfords. 6mths-2.5yrs Term time Fiona Tel: 01737 823238 www.singandsign.com

Musictots - Reigate. 6mths - 5 yrs Term time. Singing, dancing, playing instruments, musical stories and games. Jenny Sharples Tel: 01737 213709

Mother and Baby (PeeWee) Pilates classes Reigate Rugby Club. Jess Tel: 07870 207 779www.bodiesindesign.com

Mums-to-Be Pilates Reigate Rugby ClubJess Tel: 07870 207 779 www.bodiesindesign.com

Free Buggy Walks Reigate and Redhill YMCA, also in Banstead Carol Tel: 01737 355304 www.actionforlife.org.uk

Diddi Dance Pre-school dance in Reigate & Bletchingley, also Hooley, Banstead. Throughout year. 18 mths-5yrs (boys & girls). Jo Swidzinska Tel: 07873 634 292 www.diddidance.com

c & c Dance school Nutfield nr Redhill. Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre. 18+mths-adult. Term time. Miss C Walford Tel: 01737 763391 www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

hoRlEYJo Jingles 6mths-5yrs Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800 www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

MaD academy 3 mths-4 yrs Term time Maggie Tel: 01306 712671 www.madacademy.com

Baby café and Under 1’s time The Bungalow Tel: 01293 820068

Baby Explorers Empire Hall Birth-18 mths Tel: 01293 820068

sign, Rhyme & Music time Empire Hall. 6mths-4yrsTel: 01293 820068

WaRlINghaM aND catERhaMtumbletots Caterham. Physical play. 6mths-7yrsKaren Tel: 07976 68 93 65

Rhythm time surrey (also Caterham on the Hill)0mths-preschool. Term time. Melanie Vinall Tel: 07940 244 798 www.rhythmtime.net

Jo Jingles Caterham. 9mths-3yrs Thurs. Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

sing along Caterham (also Coulsdon) 1-5yrs incl holidays and half term. Britt Tel: 01737 555678


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HELPING YOUR BABY NATURALLY

In three 1-2-1 hands-on sessions you can learn how to treat your baby using reflexology

Anne % 01737 833685 www.babyreflex.co.uk• Qualified Baby Reflex practitioner • Member of the Association of Reflexology

Reflexology for babies Learn to treat your own baby using reflexology. Boosts immune system, eases colic, wind, reflux, constipation, tummy upsets, teething pain and ear congestion.

Tumble Tots is Britain's leading National Active PhysicalPlay Programme for children from 6 months to 7 years

The springboard toconfidence for your child

Karen – Caterham M: 07976 689365Ruth – Leatherhead & Dorking M: 07739 517627

Claire – Redhill & Reigate M: 07975 544137

• Using specifically designed equipment your child will learn agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination skills appropriate to their age

• A structured programme designed to build self confidence and develop essential listening and language skills

• Supervised by trained staff in a fun and caring environment

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madacademy.comMusic And Dance and a whole lot of fun!

For classes of pure MADness, join MAD AcademyClasses in Dorking, Reigate, Redhill & HorleyCall Maggie on 01306 712671 or email:[email protected] in Chessington, Ashtead, Tadworth & EffinghamCall Karen on 01372 210378 or email:[email protected]

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Baby sensory Caterham (New from 6th September) Baby development classes from birth-13 months Gerrie Chadwick: 07882 10 52 98 & Carmen Hung: 07576 62 26 98

oXtED aND VIllagEsJo Jingles at Limpsfield Chart (and Godstone 3mths-5yrs)3mths-5yrs. Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800 www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

Rhythm time Surrey, Oxted and Hurst Green. 0mths-pre-school, term time. Melanie Vinall Tel: 07940 244 798 www.rhythmtime.net

‘Musical Bumps’ classes Godstone (also Westerham and now in Edenbridge) Miriam Tel: 01732 454 826 or 01732 321 217. www.musicalbumps.com

Prams in the Park 12wks-4 yrs. All year. Sarah Lowe Tel: 07958 944467www.pramsinthepark.co.uk

Free Buggy Walks Hurst Green and Lingfield. Carol Tel: 01737 355304 www.actionforlife.org.uk

lINgFIElDJo Jingles 6mths-5yrs Carol & Nick Bell Tel: 01883 712881 / 724800 www.jojingles.com/esurrey-egrinstead

Free Buggy Walks The Community Centre. Carol Tel: 01737 355304

aRt aND cRaFtsMessy Monster Art Classes Reigate 1-5yrs. Rachel Pengelly Tel: 01342 833885 www.messy-monsters.co.uk

East surrey Young Embroiderers Redhill. Embroidery, silk painting, batik, dyeing, beading, making felt, patchwork. Embroiderers’ Guild. From 8+ yrs unaccomp- anied. Thelma Cooper Tel: 01883 713782

Messy time Horley. Under 5’s Deborah Dansie Tel: 01293 820068

Imagine art Tandridge Leisure CentreIntroduction to art. 4.5-6 yrs. Term time. The Arts team Tel: 01883 724599

Junior art school Tandridge Leisure Centre. 7-12 yrs. Tel: 01883 724599 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

UNDER 12 MoNths and MUsIc & MoVEMENtcontinued

it’s fun to find an activity to do together with your baby. As soon as s/he is born, the new world of outings and activities begins. Many new mums will have already exposed their unborn children to the rhythm of music. Exposure to music helps to ‘wire up’ the brain, encouraging neural connections, and this may be effective even in the womb. The first classes that welcome babies are those that combine music with simple, stimulating experiences. Bubbles, bells, coloured streamers and puppets are used alongside songs and rhymes. Even just listening to music starts the long process of cognitive development: it activates areas in the brain used for speech, abstract reason and spatial awareness. Listening to the patterns in music – its rhythm and pitch – are thought to enhance the ability to visualize and manipulate shapes and objects in your mind, which helps develop mathematical skills, too. From just a few months old, there are classes that involve movement and, soon after, your baby will be able to join in by singing, too! Active participation in singing, playing instruments or dancing all strengthen a child’s neural pathways, helping them to fulfill their intellectual capability. It’s fun, too and, as Nick Bell of Jo Jingles says, ‘Children learn better and faster when they are enjoying learning.’ Nursery rhymes play an important role in a child’s ability to sound out and master new words, helping them to read and spell as they get older. When rhymes are learned with music, it’s easier to learn the sequences of words and phrases. As your little one starts to walk, a whole host of music and movement activities are out there, which together help your child learn language skills, motor skills, social skills and co-ordination. These classes also provide the basis for building many relationships as well as self-esteem and confidence. Do call the teachers listed here: they will be happy to explain in more detail how their class can help your child. And you’ll soon be enjoying the company of other new mums, and finding out how much that helps you too!

More information: www.jojingles.com/musicmanifesto.aspwww.bbc.co.uk/music/parents/yourchild/why_musicmatters.shtml www.nncc.org/Series/good.time.music.html Thanks to Nick at Jo Jingles and Maggie of MAD Academy for their help in supplying the research information for this article.

how Music and activity Encourages Early Development

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REIGATE SCHOOL of BALLET

tel. 01737 247795

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Principal: Miss Joanne Evans Examiner for Imperial Classical Ballet L.I.S.T.D. dip, CDE, RAD RTS teaching cert.

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Reigate school of Ballet North Holmwood. 2.5 yrs to adults. ISTD exams. Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795

Phoenix creative arts Modern Stage Dance 3-7yrs. Ballroom & Latin Dance 7+yrs, Drama 4+yrs, Musical Theatre 7+yrs, Singing 7+yrs, Gail Lowe Tel: 0845 479 2190 or 07968 06 67 23 www.phoenixcreativearts.co.uk

surrey academy of Ballet/ Dance Ballet 3-18 yrs. Paula Tearall Tel: 01372 807047 www.rosalleschoolofdance.co.uk

Rosalle school of Dancing/ Dance Bookham/Fetcham. Ballet, Tap, Modern & Jazz classes 3-18 yrs. Paula Tearall 01372 807047 www.rosalleschoolofdance.co.uk

Ballroom & latin american classes N. Holmwood. 5-8yrs; 8-11yrs; Beginners Latin American. Term time. J & L Foskett Tel: 01306 883808 www.surreyhillsdancecentre.co.uk

lEathERhEaDamanda Warwick Dance arts Effingham, Horsley, Bookham. 2.5+yrs. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Junior Hip-hop, Trinity Rockschool & theatre singing. RAD & ISTD exams. Amanda Tel: 01372 457274 www.amandawarwick.co.uk

Ballet, Modern and tap Linkside Studio. Contact: Fiona Frazer (Fisher-Greene) Tel: 01372 378398

taDWoRth and kINgsWooDthe carol Roy Dance academy Kingswood. 4yrs-Adults. Term time. Tel Lucy: 07890 582 872 www.CRDA.com

the Phillomena school of Dance and The Pink Ladies Cheerleaders. Ballet, Tap, Theatre Craft, Freestyle/Street, Cheerleading. 2.5+yrs Lynda Blyth-Phillips Tel: 01342 892 806 www.phillomenadanceschool.co.uk

REIgatE aND REDhIllthe JlM academy Bletchingley. RAD syllabus. Joanna Swidzinska Tel: 07873 63 42 92.

c & c Dance school Nutfield nr Redhill. Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre. 18+mths-adult. Term time. Miss C Walford Tel: 01737 763391 www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

Reigate school of Ballet Reigate, Redhill (also North Holmwood) 2.5 yrs to adults. ISTD examinations. Miss Joanne Evans Tel: 01737 247795

angelina Ballerina classes in Surrey. For little stars with big dreams. 3+ yrs. Tel 01737 247795

Valentine Walker Reigate (also Brockham) Musical theatre, tap, ballet, disco, modern jazz, streetdance. Twinkletoes ballet and tap 3+yrs. Tel: 01737 246404

the hawthorns school of Dance (Earlswood and Bletchingley and Horley). Ballet, tap, modern and jazz. 2+yrs. Miss Trindade Tel: 01883 743377

carrisma Performing arts Salfords, Redhill. Ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre, jazz, freestyle. Age 3 - adult. Term time. Lady McNeill Tel: 01737 766082 www.carrismadance.webs.com

hoRlEYsurrey school of Ballet and Performing arts Ballet, tap, modern disco, streetdance. Twinkletoes ballet for 2+ys. Tel: 07779 119470 www.surreyschoolofballet.co.uk

lewiston school of Dance RAD Ballet, ISTD modern, ISTD Majors Ballet 3yrs+. Term time. Janette Lindfield. Tel: 01903 756346 www. lewistonschoolofdance.com

silver Ribbons school Horley. Ballet, tap, street and musical theatre for boys and girls 3-18 yrs. Deryn Vallance Tel: 01403 243057 www.silverribbons.co.uk

Jc school of Dancing Salfords Village Hall. Ballroom and Latin Dancing. 4-11yrs All year. Juliet Tel: 0777 067 4491

catERhaM the amareece school of Dance Ballet, tap, theatre craft and disco. 2.5+yrs. Sarah Hastings-Holland Tel: 07092 317098

Westway school of Dance Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz. 2.5+yrs - adult. Sally Wyatt Tel: 0208 715 4346

Imagine Dance 2+yrs at de Stafford Sports Centrewww.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

WaRlINghaMBallet, Modern and tap Linkside StudioContact: Fiona Frazer (Fisher-Greene) Tel: 01372 378398

oXtEDsurrey school of Ballet and Performing arts Godstone. Ballet, tap, streetdance. Twinkletoes ballet for 2+ys. Tel: 07779 119470 www.surreyschoolofballet.co.uk

Bastet school of Dancing - Oxted & Hurst Green. Dance, Musical Theatre and Singing classes 2.5+yrs - adult. Boys & Girls. Jolene Kiddle Tel: 07894 715655 or 01342 714229

Imagine Dance at Tandridge Leisure Centre 2+yrs www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

Denise gillman school of Dance Ballet, tap, free style & Pilates. 3+yrs- adult. Denise Gillman Tel: 01342 893233

lIMPsFIElD Ballet, tap, jazz,pointe and Boomerang Dance troupe 4+ yrs. Term-time. Melinda Tel: 01342 892225

cascade Dance Fun classes in street jazz and ballet. 5-13 yrs. Ricia Tel: 07789 833 164 www.cascadedance.co.uk

lINgFIElDDenise gillman school of Dance Ballet, tap, free style & Pilates. 3+yrs - adult. Denise Gillman Tel: 01342 893233

Jenny Elsden school of Dancing Ballet, modern, tap and performing arts. 3-16yrs. Jenny Elsden Tel: 01403 731203

www.candcdanceschool.co.uk

Principals:

Miss C Walford CDE - AISTD (Dip)

Miss C Taylor (Dip Dance Performers Course) Accredited by Council for Dance Education & Training in UK

Telephone:

01737 [email protected]

Ballet, Modern, Street & Funky Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Mother & Toddler, Tread the Boards (Drama, Singing and Dancing) & Adult classes.Classes held in Nutfield, near Redhill.

Call today to book a FREE Trial!07873 634292

[email protected] enquiries and abilities welcome!

Offering Royal Academy of Dance Ballet classes

Principal :̀ Joanna Swidzinska BA (Hons) RAD RTS

Classes held in Bletchingley Surrey

Creating the Dancers of the Future

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thEatRE aRtslEathERhEaDPerform Ashtead. Perform Drama, Dance and Singing 4-8yrs. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 4000 www.perform.org.uk

stagecoach theatre arts Leatherhead. Dance, drama and singing. 4-6 yrs and 6-18yrs. Allison Malone Tel: 0208 394 2244 www.stagecoach.co.uk/leatherhead

the leatherhead theatre school of Performing arts Dance, drama, singing, cheerleading & street dance. 6-16 yrs. Tel: 01372 365141 www.the-theatre.org

DoRkINgstagecoach theatre arts Dorking. Dance, Singing & Drama 4-18yrs. Term time. Sarah Martin Tel: 0800 007 5482 www.stagecoach.co.uk/dorking

Blue academy of Performing arts Ockley, Dorking 4-7yrs. Break Dance 7-11yrs, Street Dance and Drama 7-11yrs Mignonne Tel: 01306 712178 www.theblueacademy.co.uk

academy of Musical theatre Brockham . Musical Theatre, Dance Classes, Drama Classes and Singing (Trinity Guildhall, LCM, IDTA and RAD). 4–16yrs. Term time. Jenny Chantelle Clarke Tel: 01737 843345 M: 07771 874619 www.academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

Phoenix creative arts Dorking and Horsham. Drama, Dance, Singing & Performing Arts. 3+yrs. Gail Lowe Tel: 0845 479 2190 www.phoenixcreativearts.co.uk

applause Youth theatre company Dorking Halls 7+yrs, weekends. Morag Stent Tel: 07785 385711

Magic carpet Drama Brockham. Fun drama activities and specialist performance training. 8-12yrs. LAMDA exams. Term time. Catherine Nasskau Tel: 01737 844 320

tiny seeds Drama Dorking. 1-6 yrs. Term time. Jemma Hill Tel: 01306 882960 www.tinyseedsmusic.co.uk

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Encore arts Lower Kingswood. Vocal and Drama Group. 6-16 yrs. Term time. Sarah Locke Tel: 07941 368 860 www.encorearts.co.uk

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Perform Drama school Reigate. Drama, dance and singing, weekly workshops. 4-8yrs. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 4000 www.perform.org.uk

stagecoach theatre arts Redhill & Reigate. Dance, Singing and Drama 4–18yrs. Wendy Belfield Tel: 0208 686 0141 www.stagecoach.co.uk/reigate or www.stagecoach.co.uk/redhillsaturday

academy of Musical theatre Merstham, also in Brockham. Musical Theatre and Dance Classes, plus private singing tuition. 4-16 yrs. Jenny Chantelle Clarke Tel: 01737 843345 M: 07771 874619 www.academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

speech & Drama classes Reigate.Communication skills & Performance, LAMDA syllabus. 4yrs-Adult. Lulu Dale Tel: 01737 217650

starlight Performing arts Musical Theatre Course. Ballet (from 2.5 yrs), tap, street dance and modern from 5+ yrs. Contact: Miss Joanne Evans Tel 01737 247795 Or Miss N Owen Tel: 01737 773727

so You Wanna Be! The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Performing Arts, Music, Dance, Drama. 6-16yrs. Term time.Tel: 07092 885510 www.sywb.co.uk

the helen o’grady Drama academy Reigate, Chipstead and Banstead. 5-17yrs. Ian Brown Tel: 020 8662 0962 www.helenogrady.co.uk

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theatreworks - at Oakwood Sports Centre. Drama, singing & dance Zoe Valentine Tel: 07779 119470

Perform Drama school Horsham (NEW 2010). Drama, dance and singing, weekly workshops. 4-8yrs. Lucy Tel: 0845 400 4000 www.perform.org.uk

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glow theatre group Drama coaching, theatrical productions, choreography, singing, stagecraft. 8-16yrs. Jackie Driscoll Tel: 01883 720167 www.glowtheatregroup.co.uk

Imagine Drama at de Stafford Sports Centre. 4+ to 6yrs. Also Junior (7-12 yrs) and Senior Youth Theatre. www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

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Perform Drama school Oxted. Drama, Dance and Singing - weekly workshops. 4-8yrs Lucy Tel: 0845 400 4000www.perform.org.uk

starmakerz theatre school Musical Theatre. 3-18 yrs. Term time. Vicky Butcher M: 07771 59 51 71 www.starmakerz.co.uk

act one Beginners Drama school Felbridge and Copthorne. Drama and Singing Classes for children 4-19 yrsBeverly Hewitt Tel: 07969 612285

PERFoRMINg aRtsMUsIclive and Direct Project Dorking. Gig support. Includes rock and music technology. 11-19 yrs. surreycc.gov.uk – click recreation heritage culture - arts - youth arts.

surrey hills Young Voices Rehearsals in Cranleigh - children from all schools 7+yrs welcome. Choral singing, all styles, singing technique. Mums choir too! Debbie Walton Tel: 01483 276281 www.surreyhills-choirs.co.uk

Encore Youth orchestra Manor House School, Bookham. Welcomes string, woodwind and brass players 7+yrs with minimum Grade 1. Classical and popular music. New percussion section starts September. Contact Kathy Riddell Tel: 0797 635 2167 www.encoreorchestra.org

AcAdemy of musical Theatre A new and exciting Performing Arts School offering musical Theatre classes for children aged 4–16. Learn to develop then integrate Singing, dancing and Acting in a fun and friendly atmosphere whilst also improving life skills such as confidence and team building. • After-school classes in Brockham & Merstham• Annual Shows • School Trips • Master classes • Free Trial Lesson• Dance Classes and One-to-One • Singing lessons are also available

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sPoRtBaDMINtoNMoles Junior Badminton club Leatherhead Leisure Centre 10-18yrs. Tel: 01372 372326

BaskEtBallMole Valley Phoenix Basketball club St Andrews School. U12 & U14 mixed open sessions. Luke Hall Tel: 07967 996 661

Basketball 7-15 yrs. de Stafford Sports Centre. Tel: 01883 344355 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

BoccIaYMca Boccia club Redhill. All age groups. Rita Wright Tel: 01737 779979 or 784976

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high sports Orchard Business Centre, Bonehurst Road, Redhill. Climbing lessons on indoor constructed rock faceTaster sessions. Beginners courses. Pebbles for 4yr olds and Junior clubs. All indoors. Tel: 01293 822884 or 0845 363 1177 www.high-sports.co.uk

cRIckEtMini crickets at Chinthurst School. neW! September 2010. Fun introduction to cricket. 3-8 yrs Tel: 01737 814399 www.minicrickets.co.uk

cYclINgRoad cycle training 10+yrs, incl. Bikeability levels 1,2 and 3. CTC accredited. Training in trainee’s area, daylight hours. Philip Kemp Tel: 01737 210 179 M: 07961 089 074.

Pedal4health Cycle training for children and adults, all year. Fred Ellis Tel: 07915 090571 www.pedal4health.co.uk

FENcINgMini Musketeers Fun (also in Epsom and Esher) 6-10 yrs. Term time. Brian and Kathy Tel: 0795 0011 581 www.minimusketeers.co.uk

Poisson D’or Fencing club Introduction and free play at Foil, Sabre and Epee. 10+yrs. Tel: Alan Wolsoncroft 01372 374624

FootBalllEathERhEaD aND DoRkINgcoerver Football coaching, Leatherhead (also Coulsdon) 4-14yrs. Mixed ability & Academy. Paul Sears Tel: 0208 397 9000 www.coerver.co.uk

REIgatE & REDhIll plus coUlsDoNlittle kickers Banstead, Oxted, Redhill & Reigate. Pre-school football for girls and boys. All year. 18mths-5yrs. Yvonne Phillips Tel: 01737 300 624 www.littlekickers.co.uk

sunday Football classes at St.Bedes School, Redhill. 3-11yrs All year Tel: 020 8660 0772 www.football-focus.co.uk

Reigate Priory Fc football coaching Reigate. FA Qualified Coaches. 5-7yrs. All year. Richard Stephen Tel: 0780 1401 268 www.rpfc.co.uk

agon Football coaching Grange Park, Old Coulsdon. 4-6yrs and 7-11yrs. Agon Sports Services. Ali Martin Tel: 0208 651 3319 M: 0750 433 2625 www.agonsports.co.uk

toddler Football, Coulsdon. 3-5yrs. Darren Verga Tel: 0781 2571 440

socatots Epsom and Ewell. Toddlers–5yrs. Frank Gomez Tel: 01372 273505 www.socatots.com

Brazilian soccer school, Donyngs Recreation Centre. 5-16yrs. Frank Gomez Tel: 01372 273505

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soccer skills 5-8 yrs & 9-12 yrs, de Stafford Sports Centre. Tel: 01883 344355 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

kick start soccer school Football Coaching 5-15yrs. Alex Peters Mob: 0792 730 9111

arsenal soccer schools Croydon High School. Soccer skills training. Term time. 5–14yrs. Tim Tel: 01474 874 937www.playthearsenalway.com

oXtED aND goDstoNElittle kickers Oxted. Pre-school football for girls and boys. All year. 18mths-5yrs. Yvonne Phillips Tel: 01737 300 624 www.littlekickers.co.uk

Football coaching South Godstone. 4-11yrs. Agon Sports Services. Ali Martin Tel: 0208 651 3319 M: 0750 433 2625 www.agonsports.co.uk

kick start soccer school Oxted. Football coaching. 5-15yrs. Alex Peters Mob: 0792 730 9111

golFDoRkINgBetchworth Park golf club Junior academy 8–12 yrs. Andy Tocher Tel: 01306 884334

kINgsWooDsteve Blacklee golf academy at Surrey Downs Golf Club. Under 16s lessons with PGA professionals. 5+yrs. All abilities. Tel: 01737 839155 www.steveblacklee.com

BlEtchINglEYBletchingley golf club neW! TRI Golf 5-9yrs. All year. Plus Family coaching 4+yrs. All standards. Steve Cookson Tel: 01883 744848 www.bletchingleygolf.co.uk

REIgatEReigate heath golf club 8-18 yrsTel: 01737 226 793 www.reigateheath.com

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leatherhead and Dorking gym club The Gymnasium. Pre-School Gymnastics 18mths–5yrs. Tumble sessions. All levels.Christina Tel: 01372 377718

DoRkINgaBc gymnastics club Dorking Sports Centre. Pre-school to early teenagers. Christine Sears Tel: 01293 421591

‘turn up and bounce’ Dorking Sports Centre. All ages. Jacqui Gevaux Tel: 0794 111 7852

gatwick Flyers trampoline club Recreational and competitive, 5+yrs. Jacqui Gevaux Tel: 0794 111 7852

REDhIll & REIgatEspringfit gymnastics and trampoline club St Bede’s School. 4+yrs-Adult. SaturnV Asscn. Adam Reynolds Tel: 07932 752 081 www.springfit.org

gym and trampolining classes Donyngs Recreation Centre. Gymnastics 18mths-3yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+yrs. Trampolining 2.5-5yrs; 5-15yrs. Tel: 01737 764732

special Needs trampolining / Rebound therapy. SaturnV Asscn.Sue Burgess Tel: 01737 221973

MEND Reigate and Redhill YMCA. Gym & fitness classes, lifestyle changes & physical activity. 9-week courses – Free! Alison Twomey / Sue Dodd on 01737 779979.


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hoRlEYspringfit gymnastics and trampoline club Oakwood Sports Centre. ‘Funfit’ 2+yrs. Gymnastics 4+ yrs. Trampoline 4+ yrs. Beginners to advanced. All year. SaturnV Asscn. Adam Reynolds Tel: 07932 752 081 www.springfit.org

catERhaMPointers gymnastics and trampoline club de Stafford Sports Centre. 4+yrs. Gymnastics, trampolining all levels. All year. SaturnV Asscn. Sefra Crilly. Tel: 07737 306316. www.pointersclub.co.uk

Youth gym de Stafford Sports Centre11-13yrs. Tel: 01883 344355 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

anti-gravity trampolining & gymnastics classes 2+ yrs & 4-7 yrs. Trampolining 4yrs -adult. Special needs classes & Rebound Therapy. All year. SaturnV Asscn. Marie Clark Tel: 0776 476 0408 www.ag-tc.co.uk

trampolining de Stafford Sports Centre, 5-10 yrs & 11-15yrs. Tel: 01883 344355 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

oXtED aND hURst gREENYouth gym Tandridge Leisure Centre 11-13 yrs. Tel: 01883 716717 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

st Mary’s trampoline club Oxted. Trampoline classes 4.5+yrs. Saturn V Asscn Tel: 07865 59 99 63

MaRtIal aRtslEathERhEaD and DoRkINgsmall circle Jujitsu Leatherhead. Junior Judo, Karate and self defence 6-14yrs. Leon Jay Tel: 01737 210052 www.leonjay.com

WtF style tae kwon Do Leatherhead. Korean Self Defence Technique. 5-10yrs. Mr M C Worsfold Tel: 07740 680879 www.awtctkd.co.uk

Freestyle sport karate N. Holmwood and Westcott. 5-15 yrs. Steve Tel: 01306 884181 M: 07970 408 260 www.dfsk.co.uk

karate classes Dorking. 7-11 yrs. Dan Greenaway. Tel: 07967 053 307 www.kaishin-wadokai.com

tipson choi kwang Do Martial arts academy Dorking.4yrs-adult. Non-contact, non-competitive. Alan Tipson Tel: 07802 580285 www.tipsonckd.com

kickboxkarate Dorking, Leigh and Beare Green. Kickboxing and karate 5+yrs and 10-13yrs. All year. Lisa Boardman Tel: 07801 442730 www.kickboxkarate.com

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karate classes Tadworth 10+ yrs. Steve Hensman Tel: 07763 80 75 26 www.kaishin-wadokai.com

kids kickboxing Reigate Rugby Club Tel: 07870 207 779

Ren Yi Wu kwan tang sou Dao Martial arts Reigate and Epsom. Self-Defence, Health & Fitness 6+yrs. All year. All abilities. Sean Feltham Tel: 07957 190 706 www.tangsoudao.com

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kickboxkarate Redhill, Dorking, Leigh and Beare Green. Kickboxing and karate 5+yrs and 10-13yrs. All year. Lisa Boardman Tel: 07801 442730 www.kickboxkarate.com

karate classes Horley. 10+ yrs. Dan Greenaway Tel: 07967 053 307 www.kaishin-wadokai.com

Mountain Warriors - Horley, Redhill, Salfords. Jiu Jutsu, Ninjutsu and Karate Kickboxing 5-16yrs. Also for children with special needs. All year. Richard Gillies Tel: 07742 056 154 www.mountainwarriors.co.uk

tae kwon Do tigers Donyngs Recreation Centre. Life skills, self development with a martial art theme 3-6yrs; 7-13yrs. All levels. Philip Lear Tel: 07887 507 363

small circle Jujitsu Redhill YMCA. Junior Judo, Karate and self defence. 6-14 yrs. All year. Leon Jay Tel: 01737 210052 www.leonjay.com

catERhaMcaterham tagB tae kwon Do club 6-14 yrs. All year. Wing Lee Tel: 07981 244551 www.caterhamtaekwondo.co.uk

MoUNtaINBoaRDINgRide the hill at XBP Mountainboard Centre, Nutfield, Redhill. 8+yrs. All abilities. All year. Wed–Sun (term time). Andy Packer Tel: 0845 0944 360 www.ridethehill.com

NEtBallJunior Netball at Hillcrest Netball Club, Warlingham. 8-14yrs. Tel: 020 8660 1873 www.hillcrestnetball.co.uk

oRIENtEERINgMole Valley orienteering Families and individuals. Junior League. Tel: 01737 212446. www.mvoc.org / www.bsoa.org

RollER skatINgRedhill Roller skating club Reigate and RedhillBeginners, fun and competition standard, 3+yrs. Discos. Affiliated to FARS. and IISA. Tel 01293 776266

RUgBYRugbytots® Dorking, Reigate, Redhill, Oxted, Caterham and Warlingham, Epsom. 2-3.5yrs and 3.5-7yrs. Boys and girls. www.rugbytots.co.uk Craig Greville Tel: 0845 313 3242

Reigate Rugby club Mini Rugby. Boys and girls. 4-11yrs. Julian Griffiths Tel: 07754 9928 68

skIINgkids saturday ski club 8+yrs. Lessons available. Bowles Outdoor Centre nr Tunbridge Wells. October-April. Tel: 01892 665665

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lEathERhEaDBaby swimming Woodlands School, Leatherhead. Under-water baby swimming 3mths–3.5yrs. Term time. www.babyswimming.co.uk Tel: 01865 794222

surrey swim school Banstead and Leatherhead. Babies to adults. Term time. Carol Tel: 01737 211160 M: 07790 413054 www.surreyswimschool.co.uk

Penguin swim school Downsend School, Leatherhead 3-12 yrs. Tel: 020 8546 3864.

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Banstead sports centre Tadworth KT20 5JG. Daily swimming classes 10mths + One-to-one swim lessons. www.nuffieldhealth.com Tel: 01737 361933

DoRkINgWater Babies Priory School. 0-12 months mainly. Tel: 01730 890003 www.waterbabies.co.uk

aquanatal - Ante and Post Natal Aqua Aerobics, Dorking Sports Centre. All year. Creche. Rona Lucas. Tel: 01306 870185 www.harpersfitness.co.uk

swim school, Dorking Sports Centre. Swim classes for everybody, 4+mths. Advanced lessons, competitive swimming, diving, special needs and life saving. All year. Rona Lucas Tel: 01306 870185 www.harpersfitness.co.uk

REIgatE aND REDhIllWaves swimming school Dunottar School, Reigate 2yrs+. Non-swimmers, improvers and advanced. Term time. Tel: 07788 13 34 01 www.wavesswimmingschool.co.uk

surrey swim school Royal Alexandra and Albert School, Reigate. Babies to adults. Term time. Carol Tel: 01737 211160 www.surreyswimschool.co.uk

Pool schools at Reigate Grammar School. Beginners 2yrs to adults Tel: 0845 604 2476 www.poolschools.co.uk

Water Babies Brooklands School, Reigate. 0-12months mainly. Tel: 01730 890003 www.waterbabies.co.uk

swimming at Donyngs Recreation centre Redhill. 6mths-4yrs Parent and Child, Pre-school, Junior swim 4+ to 15yrs, beginners to advanced, Rookie Lifeguard life-saving classes 8+yrs. Tel: 01737 764732

Reigate and Redhill swimming club 7+yrs [email protected] www.rrsc.org.uk

Marlins swimming club 7-17yrs. Tel: 01737 240073

aquability swim school Brooklands School, Reigate. 4mths-10 yrs. Term time. Carrie Sumpter 01435 862325 or 07914 68 88 26. www.Aquability.net

hoRlEYhorley anderson centre Non-competitive, lessons and coaching, 3mths to adult. All abilities. Daily. Term time. Tel: 01293 784075 www.nuffieldhealth.com

catERhaMBourne swimming club de Stafford Sports Centre. 4yrs+to adult. Family swimming club for beginners, improvers and advanced. Term time. Clare Naylor Tel: 01883 341422 www.surreycommunity.info/bourneswimmingclubcaterham

aquarius swimming club Caterham, Warlingham Swimming lessons and life-saving for children 4 mths -18 yrs. Daily, term time. Tel: 01883 344662 and 01883 342270 www.aquariusswimming.co.uk

swimming lessons de Stafford Sports Centre, Caterham. 5 yrs to adult. Term time. Tel: 01883 344355

oXtEDswimming lessons Tandridge Leisure Centre, Oxted. 5 mths+. Term time. Tel: 01883 716717 www.tandridgeleisure.co.uk

aquarius swimming club Oxted, Limpsfield and Hurst Green. See Caterham.

tENNIsDoRkINgkidz@tennis Dorking Sports Centre, Abinger TC.Linzee Proudfoot Tel: 01306 740391 M: 07973 256392

REDhIllEugene Bann Indoor tennis centre South Nutfield. 6+yrs. Eugene Bann Tel: 01737 822526

Redhill tennis club Coaching for members and non-members 4+yrs. Tim Wilkinson Tel: 07956 38 35 35 www.redhilltennisclub.co.uk

oXtED aND lIMPsFIElDtennis coaching, Limpsfield. 4+ yrs. Agon Sports Services. Alastair Martin Tel: 0208 651 3319 M: 0773 938 8872 www.agonsports.co.uk

Matchpoint tennis academy Hurst Green. 4-6yrs, 7-10 and 11+yrs. Graeme 07958 572745 or Pammy Tel: 07866 777785

limpsfield lawn tennis club -Limpsfield. 3+yrs. Junior Training Programmes 5 +yrs. Nick Jones Tel: 01883 714079 www.limpsfieldtennis.co.uk

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WatERsPoRtsREDhIllaqua sports company Mercers Country Park, Merstham. Watersports training. Dinghy Sailing (6+yrs), Windsurfing (8+yrs), Canoeing(8+yrs), Kayaking courses (8+yrs), tasters (8+yrs). Daily March to November. The Team Tel: 01737 644288

MUsIc lEssoNssinging lessons Brockham and Merstham. 4-16 yrs Beginners to experienced singers. Term time.Miss Jenny Chantelle Clarke ALCM (TD)Tel: 01737 843345, SecretaryM: 07771 874619, Principal www.academyofmusicaltheatre.co.uk

BLETCHINGLEY GOLF CLUB Junior Membership from only £70• Family and Friends coaching• All ages and standards welcomeSessions cost only £5.00 - all equipment suppliedTo book call Steven Cookson on 01883 744848 [email protected] www.bletchingleygolf.co.uk

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for children aged 5-9 yearsBIRTHDAY PARTIES

also welcomeTo book call Steven Cookson on 01883 744848 [email protected] www.bletchingleygolf.co.uk

BRoWNIEs, gUIDEs and scoUts Rainbows 5 - 6 yrs, Brownies 7 - 10 yrs,

guides 10 - 14 yrs. Surrey East Tel: 07886 241899 www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk

Beavers 6-8yrs, cubs 8-10.5yrs and scouts 10.5-14yrs. County Office Tel: 01483 203451 www.surrey-scouts.org.uk

Woodcraft Folk - 6 to 18 year olds (co-ed), Reigate and Redhill Group. Julie Tel: 01737 215125 www.woodcraft.org.uk

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Maths aND ENglIsh tUItIoNkUMoN 4+yrs. Dorking – Sinead Dixon Tel: 01372 385740FetchamMaki Sumitomo-Whyatt Tel: 01372 370164oxted Anna Burrage Tel: 01883 723204RedhillMaggie Stanger Tel: 01737 277380tadworth Louise Lung Tel: 020 8394 1698

FRENchcaterham 3-11yrs Tel: 01883 330171www.lajolieronde.co.uk

sPaNIshaprende EspanolCaterham - Spanish Fun 4+yrs Eva Tel: 020 8 660 4304 www.learnspanish.vpweb.co.uk

El club Espanol Redhill, 3-8yrs Tel: 01737 224559 Bookham, 4-10 yrs Tel: 01372 750452www.lcfclubs.com

ItalIaNItalian club Redhill – 2.5+yrs Tel: 01737 767522

cookERYJunior cookies Monthly cookery clubsLeigh, Lingfield and NEW! near Dorking 5-11yrs. Maxine Pancaldi Tel: 01892 853272 or Catherine Fleet Tel: 0774 871 5644 www.cookieskitchen.co.uk

Kingswood Drama Group Celebrates 5 Years encore Arts Vocal and Drama Group is celebrating its fifth birthday. Based in Lower Kingswood Church Hall since 2005, Encore provides speech, song and drama tuition for 6-17 year olds and for adults in a relaxed environment. The activities help with confidence, developing skills such as public speaking, presentation and teamwork. For more information please contact Sarah Locke on 07941 368860.

New Cookies Kitchen Monthly ClubsYoung chefs cooked up some healthy treats at a Cookies Kitchen taster day in Lingfield.

From September, Cookies Kitchen’s monthly club will be offering places to junior school children in Lingfield. Classes near Dorking are coming soon, too!

Contact Maxine Pancaldi on 01892 853272 for more information on classes in Lingfield, Leigh & Abinger. www.cookieskitchen.co.uk

TOTS TALKAmanda Weller is the new teacher for talking tots in East Surrey, giving little ones from 12mths a head start in their communication and social skills. Classes start this September in Reigate, Redhill, Banstead and surrounding areas. The programme combines games, songs, rhymes and fun activities, encouraging learning through play.

Contact Amanda on: 07534 282 515 www.talkingtots.info

Bookham Orchestra Invites New Players

the encore Youth Orchestra, which meets in Bookham, is one of only four orchestras in the country that accept children as young as 7 and with a Grade 1 standard.

The EYO is now looking for string, woodwind and brass players and starting a new Percussion Section that is open to anyone regardless of musical experience. Contact: Kathy Riddell on 0797 635 2167. www.encoreorchestra.org


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Floodlit Tennis in OxtedMatchpoint tennis Academy has four newly built floodlit courts in Hurst Green, Oxted. It offers coaching for 4-6yrs, 7-10yrs & 11+yr olds whether members or non-members and practice sessions for all ages on a pay & play basis. Contact: Pammy on 07866 777785 or Graeme on 07958 572745 www.matchpointtennis.co.uk

Dream Play for Active Learning in DorkingAt Active learning Nurseries, Music and Performing Arts are central to the learning experience of children right from the start. For 2010 their new challenge has been for

the ‘Laser’ groups (3-5 year olds) from all Active Learning Nurseries to present a one-off musical performance of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Unicorn Theatre in London Bridge.The play formed an integral part of the children’s learning and development for several months. The action on stage was driven purely by the children’s imagination and

parents shared in their children’s pride at their performances.

Active Learning Nursery, Dorking.Tel: 0800 081 1620 www.active-learn.co.uk

New Head for St Teresa’s Nursery and Prep School

St teresa’s Nursery and Prep School in Effingham welcomes new Headmistress, Mary Arnal, in September. Mary brings with her a wealth of experience having taught girls and boys of all ages in Ireland, Spain, and South America as well as in the UK.

Mary says, “The newly built Prep school has a great feel – very warm and friendly – and the girls are delightful! The younger girls can now enjoy state-of-the-art classrooms, a science lab and ICT suite as well as the heated, indoor swimming pool complex. I am looking forward enormously to working with Headmistress, Mrs

Falconer and all the staff, parents and girls”.

St Teresa’s Nursery and Prep School, Effingham. Contact Jan Shilling 01372 750218 www.stteresasschool.com

Downsend Pupils leave on a highFor pupils in their last year of Downsend School, aged 12-13yrs, the end of the school year brings a four-week programme of activities and social events to broaden the pupils’ experience, introduce them to fresh challenges and help them with the transition to their next school.

A visit to the Cabinet War Rooms, Thorpe Park, the theatre, a hike to Box Hill, and a 3-day sailing course, as well as Drama

workshops, debating competitions and visits from a number of speakers followed the inaugural Charity Run, which clocked up 107,200m and raised funds for The Lung Foundation.Downsend School

and Lodges, Leatherhead, Epsom, Ashtead. Tel: 01372 385402 www.downsend.co.uk

Hazelwood Welcomes New Head hazelwood School in Limpsfield is delighted to welcome Maxine Shaw to the school in September. Previously Head of The Pilgrims School in Bedford, she firmly believes in creating the right environment where children want to learn and are happy at school. Maxine takes great pride in each of her pupils’ talents and achievements and fosters a huge amount of trust and respect amongst pupils and parents alike. “I want them all to be confident learners – to feel like fish in water” she adds. Hazelwood School, Limpsfield. Tel: 01883 712194 www.hazelwoodschool.co.uk

GOLD FOR THE HAWTHORNS SCHOOLThe Arts Council England has awarded the hawthorns School the ARtSMARK GOlD AWARD for the school’s excellence and commitment in the performing and creative arts.The Arts Council idea is that early creative involvement begins a life-long enjoyment and engagement with the Arts.

The Headmaster, Tim Johns, acknowledged the staff’s hard work in achieving the highest level of this Award for Music, Dance, Drama, Art, Design Technology and Textiles. All of these are embedded into the children’s education at The Hawthorns. “We are thrilled that the diversity and standards they reach have been so appropriately recognised” said the Headmaster.

The Hawthorns School, Bletchingley Tel: 01883 743048 www.hawthorns.com

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The International Baccalaureate Diploma was first taught in 1968 and has grown considerably as a form of sixth-form education – both nationally and internationally and an increasing number of schools, both independent and state, now offer it. Box Hill School is one of the few schools in East Surrey to have made the move, but other schools in Surrey also offer the IB; Kings College in Guildford and King Edward’s School in Witley for example, whilst Charterhouse School and Christ’s Hospital in Horsham aim to start delivering the programme from 2011.

As a qualification, the International Baccalaureate overcomes one major criticism of A Levels; it does not require students to specialise too

early. This broad range of skills - competence in a foreign language for instance - appeals to university registrars and prospective employers.

One of the myths about IB is that is only for the brightest, but this is a misrepresentation of the facts.

The academic level in a student’s three Higher Level subjects equates to that of three A Levels and their three Standard Level subjects are pitched somewhere between GCSE and AS level. However, as one student has said “it is easier to manage your time with the IB as you learn from the start that you can’t leave things until the last minute.” It is this work ethic that universities and employers will demand and the structure of the IB course and the guidance given throughout will help students develop these valuable time-management skills.

The IB however is not all work and no play: quite the contrary, as it expects students to complete CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) hours over the course. This means that involvement in sport, the performing and creative arts and community service, or service of any kind, is recognised and valued.

Other useful and complementary elements of the programme include Theory of Knowledge where students discuss and investigate the basis of knowledge and learning, and develop the ability to reflect critically on the role that knowledge plays in a global society.

As with A Levels the IB might not be for every student, but it is certainly an option that should be seriously considered.

For more information visit www.ibo.org Thanks to Simon Powell, Director of School Development, Box Hill School, Mickleham near Dorking for contributing this article. www.boxhillschool.com

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Maths tips for Parents Maths is the school subject that worries parents the most, mostly because today’s methods look completely different from how we learned. Maths for Mums & Dads (Square Peg, £10.99) is packed with explanations, games and fun insights to bring back your own confidence about maths and help children with theirs. Here are some tips from the book:

1. Make maths part of your everyday interactions with your child. Ask your child to help you to work out the change at the shop, to check how many minutes until the train is due, weigh ingredients etc.

2. Learn about the new methods being taught, particularly the grid method for multiplication and chunking for division. These are more connected to the methods you learned than you might think.

3. Play board games involving dice and money with your child. Car games such as pub cricket are great for maths interaction, too.

4. Learn some mathematical magic tricks (you’ll find plenty in the book). Children love magic!

5. When helping with homework, be patient. Children rarely ‘get it’ immediately. If things are getting fraught, take a break. Often the best way to tackle a problem is to sleep on it.

6. Don’t say “I was always hopeless at maths”. It’s usually not true, and it can make your child think maths isn’t worth the effort.

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MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL & Nursery

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OPEN MORNING Saturday 16th October

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Moon Hall College _______ and Burys Court _______

Leigh, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8RE

A happy school in a country setting for boys and girls aged 3-16A CReSTeD registered school with expert dyslexia tuition specialising in support for dyslexic children up to GCSE.Little Berries Early Years nursery In beautiful rural setting with bluebell wood.

Look at our websites or come and see us Tel 01306-611372www.buryscourtschool.co.uk www.moonhallcollege.co.uk

aberdour school Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ Boys & girls, 2-13 yrs. www.aberdourschool.co.uk Call 01737 354119 Drop In Morning Wednesdays, 29 september & 17 November Belmont school, Holmbury St Mary RH5 6LQ Boys and girls, 2-13 yrs. Call 01306 730852 www.belmont-school.org saturday 9 octoberBramley school, Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST Girls, 3-11 yrs. Call 01737 812004 www.bramleyschool.co.uk Friday & saturday, 8 & 9 octobercaterham Preparatory school, Harestone Valley Road, CR3 6YB Boys & girls, 3 - 11 yrs. www.caterhamprepschool.co.uk Tel: 01883 342097 Visits by appointmentchinthurst school, Tadworth KT20 5AP Boys 2.5-13 yrs. Call 01737 812011 www.chinthurst.surrey.sch.uk Friday & saturday, 8 & 9 october city of london Freemen’s school, Ashtead KT21 1ET Tel: 01372 822418 www.clfs.surrey.sch.uk Co-ed, day and boarding, 7-18 yrs. saturdays, 2 october and 6 November copthorne Prep school, Copthorne, West Sussex RH10 3HRCall: 01342 712311 www.copthorneprep.co.uk Co-ed, day and boarding (from year 3) , 2.5-13yrs. saturday, 9 octobercranmore school, Epsom Road, West Horsley, KT24 6AT Boys 3 -13 yrs. Call 01483 280340 www.cranmoreschool.co.uk Friday & saturday, 24 & 25 september Downsend school, Nursery & Pre-prep lodges Leatherhead, Ashtead and Epsom Boys and girls, 2-6 yrs. Call 01372 372311 www.downsend.co.uk saturday, 2 october & thursday, 25 November Downsend school, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ Boys and girls, 6-13 yrs. Call 01372 372311 www.downsend.co.uksaturday, 25 september and Friday, 26 November Dunottar school, Reigate RH2 7EL Girls, 2.5-18 yrs. Call 01737 761945 www.dunottar.surrey.sch.ukthursday, 7 october & Wednesday, 3 November Essendene lodge school, Caterham CR3 5PB Girls and boys, 2.5-11 yrs. Call 01883 348349 www.essendenelodge.surrey.sch.uk Visits by appointment glenesk school, East Horsley, KT24 6NS Girls & boys, 2-7yrs Call 01483 282329 for open day date www.gleneskschool.co.uk thursday, 14 october greenacre school, Banstead SM7 3RA Girls, 3-18 yrs. Call 01737 352114 www.greenacre.surrey.sch.uk saturday, 2 october; Wednesday 24 November the hawthorns school, Bletchingley RH1 4QJ Boys and girls, 2-13 yrs. Call 01883 743048 www.hawthorns.comthursday, 7 october and Friday, 19 November hazelwood school, Limpsfield, Oxted RH8 OQH Boys and girls, 4-13 yrs. Call 01883 712194 www.hazelwoodschool.co.uk Friday, 24 september (also at hazelwood’s laverock site - the larks)

lingfield Notre Dame Junior school, Lingfield RH7 6PH Boys & girls, 2.5-11 yrs. Call 01342 833176 www.lingfield notredame.co.uk Next open Day: spring 2011 Manor house school & Nursery, Bookham KT23 4EN Girls 2-16 yrs. Call 01372 457077 www.manorhouseschool.orgsaturday, 16 october Micklefield school, Reigate RH2 9DU Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Call 01737 224212 www.micklefieldschool.co.ukDrop-in morning Wednesday, 3 November Moon hall college & Bury’s court, Leigh, Reigate RH2 8RE Boys and girls, 3-16 yrs. www.buryscourtschool.co.uk and www.moonhallcollege.co.uk Call 01306 611372 saturday, 9 octoberoakhyrst grange school, Caterham CR3 6AF Boys & girls, 3-11 yrs. Call 01883 343344 www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk saturday, 9 october Pennthorpe school, Rudgwick , West Sussex RH12 3HJ Co-ed, 2-13 yrs. Call: 01403 822391 www.pennthorpe.com tuesday, 28 september & saturday, 2 october

INDEPENDENt school oPEN MoRNINgs autumn term 2010 for prospective parents

Priory Prep school, Banstead SM7 2AJ Boys 2-13 yrs. Call 01737 366920 www.priory-banstead.surrey.sch.uksaturday, 25 september. Pop-in mornings Wednesdays, 15 september & 13 october

Redehall Preparatory school, Smallfield, Horley RH6 9QA Boys and girls, 3-11 yrs. Tel: 01342 842987 www.redehall.surrey.sch.uk thursday, 8 November

Reigate st Mary’s, Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN Girls and boys, 3-11 yrs. Call 01737 244880 www.reigatestmarys.org tuesdays, 21 september & 23 November Royal alexandra and albert school, Reigate RH2 0TD Boys and girls, 7-18 yrs. Call 01737 649000 www.raa-school.co.uk saturdays, 18 & 25 septemberst teresa’s Nursery & Prep school, Effingham RH5 6ST Girls, 2-11 yrs. Call 01372 453456 www.stteresasschool.com saturday, 2 october Warlingham Park school, Chelsham Common CR6 9PB Boys & girls, 2-11 yrs. 01883 626844 www.warlingham parkschool.com call for details or visit by appointment

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MICKLEFIELD SCHOOL REIGATECo-Educational Preparatory School, rising 3’s – 11 years

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DROP IN MORNING Wednesday 3rd November 2010, 10.00am – 12 noon

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Happy Birthday to UsThank you to all our children, parents and staff for a wonderful first year. Wishing you all many happy returns to The Larks Nursery next year.

Come and Visit us on our Open Morning: Friday 24th September, 9.30am – 12 noon

19 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AA, Tel: 01883 714171, www.the-larks.co.uk

The Hawthorns SchoolBletchingley

IAPS, Girls and Boys, Day, 2 –13 years

The outstanding Prep Schoolin the area

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WORKING OPEN MORNINGSThursday 7th October . Friday 19th November

“Happy children learn”Please ring Gail Johnson on 01883 743048 to book a place or for an alternative appointment

www.hawthorns.comRegistered charity for educational purposes

Pendell Court, BletchingleySurrey RH1 4QJ

Prompt 9.15am start with Headmaster’s welcome.We are always happy to make individual appointments.

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web pages at www.familiesonline.co.ukNEW! Christs Hospital in Horsham will take day pupils from September 2011. See Open Days September-October 2010

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thEatREsPlease check ticket prices and times with the theatres.

leAtheRheAD the leAtheRheAD theAtRe 7, Church Street, Leatherhead KT22 8DN Tel: 01372 365141 www.the-theatre.org PANTO!slEEPINg BEaUtY Thursday 14 December - Saturday 1 January 2011.

DORKiNG DORKiNG hAllS Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SG Tel: 01306 881717 www.dorkinghalls.co.uk WaN2talk? Applause Youth Theatre Company Sunday, 3 October 7.30pm £12.50 (£10)a MIDsUMMER NIght’s DREaM - skakEsPEaRE4kIDz Thurs-Fri, 7&8 October, day and evening performances. £16, Children/Schools £10sWaN lakE – MoscoW BallEt la classIqUE Saturday, 30 October 7.30pm £16.50, £19 & £23FIREMaN saM lIVE – PoNtYPaNDY Rocks! Sunday 7 November, 1pm & 3.30pm £12.50 (£11). Family: £42

ReDhill the hARlequiN theAtRe Warwick Quadrant, Redhill, RH1 1NN Tel: 01737 276 500 www.harlequintheatre.co.uk thE BasIl BRUsh shoWSunday, 10 October 1.30pm & 4.30pm. £12

DaNgER MoUsE saVEs thE WoRlD 29 October 2.30pm. £12.50hIgh school Rocks!Wednesday, 3 November 6.30pm. £12.50cINDERElla – BallEt thEatRE UkFriday, 12 November 7.30pm £16 (12)

PANTO! Jack aND thE BEaNstalk WIth PaUl DaNIEls Friday, 10 December to Monday, 3 January 2011

OxteD the BARN theAtRe25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted RH8 0AA Tel: 01959 561811 Email: barntheatre @btinternet.com www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk PANTO! cINDERElla PREsENtED BY thE oXtED PlaYERs Friday, 7 – Saturday, 15 January. Afternoon & evening performances. Tickets: 01883 724852. £8-£10

ePSOM ePSOM PlAYhOuSeAshley Avenue, Epsom,KT18 5AL Tel: 01372 742555/742227 www.epsomplayhouse.co.ukstIck MaN 4+yrs. Saturday, 18 September 1.30pm and 3.30pm. £8.50sWaN lakE Thursday, 7 Oct, 7.30pm. £19.50toM’s MIDNIght gaRDENTuesday, 26 October 2pm £10.50DoN’t lEt thE PIgEoN DRIVE thE BUs! 3+yrs. Thursday, 28 Oct 1.30pm & 3.30pm £8.50thE NIght BEFoRE chRIstMas in The Myers Studio 2-7yrs. Christmas Grotto and Show combined! Wednesday, 8 – Friday, 24 December. Morning and afternoon performances. £7.50-£12.50PANTO! DIck WhIttINgtoN Friday, 17 December – Sunday, 9 January. 11am/2.30pm/6.30pm. £9.20 - £16.50

KiNGStON the ROSe theAtRe 24-26 High Street, Kingston KT1 1HL Bookings: 0871 230 1552 (24 Hours) www.rosetheatrekingston.orgthE staRs aND BEYoND - Fundraising event of the year for Special Olympics Surrey. Wednesday, 10 November £12.50 thE thREE MUskEtEERs - MUsIcal 10+yrs Saturday, 27 November – Sunday, 2 January 2011. 10yrs. £8-£32 DaVID WooD’s stoRYtIME 4+yrs. Magic, music & audience participation. Tuesday, 7 – Thursday, 30 December 10.30am £6.50

CROYDON FAiRFielD hAllS Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG Tel: 020 8688 9291. Book online at www.fairfield.co.uk aNDY & MIkE’s BIg BoX oF BaNaNas 4-11yrs. Sunday, 26 September 2pm. £9 (£8)hIP hoP DaNcE thEatRE – BREakIN coNVENtIoN Tuesday-Wednesday, 26 & 27 October 7.30pm. £15-£20a MIDsUMMER NIght’s DREaM - shakEsPEaRE 4 kIDz Wednesday, 3 November 1.30pm, 7.30pm & Thursday, 4 November 10am,1.30pm. £16, Children £10thE lIttlE BIg clUB lIVE IN coNcERt Saturday, 13 November 1pm & 3.30pm £14, Child £12, Family: £46PANTO! cINDERElla Saturday, 4 December - Monday 3 January. Book by 30 Sept: £19 (£17) Family: £68-£80

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GuilDFORD YVONNe ARNAuD theAtRe Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX Tel: 01483 440000 www.yvonne-arnaud.co.ukthE NIght BEFoRE chRIstMas at the Mill Studio 3-7yrs. Thursday, 16 – Sunday 26 December. £7Children’s Shows in the Mill Saturdays at The Mill Studio, all £6. Daytime performances – call for times.talEs FRoM thE WashINg lINE 4+yrs 18 SeptemberMR PaNDa aND thE MEaN gREEN WItch 3-8yrs 2 OctoberthE RaINBoW FIsh 4-7yrs 9 OctoberThe Burple Brothers in Concert 4+yrs 30 OctoberBURglaR BIll 2-7yrs 6 NovemberPANTO! slEEPINg BEaUtY 3 December – 9 January. Afternoon and evening performances. £15.50- £24 (Children £5 off)

CRAWleY the hAWth theAtReHawth Ave, Crawley RH10 6YZ Tel: 01293 553636 www.hawth.co.ukDIsNEY’s BEaUtY aND thE BEast – MUsIcal Thursday-Saturday, 16-18 September. From £7soUNDs lIkE 5-11yrs Studio. Sunday, 2 October 11am. Tam Tam Theatre creates a symphony. £6.50; Family £24 la PElota MagIca 6-10yrs StudioThursday, 14 October. £6.50; Family £24haNDa’s sURPRIsE – Little Angel Theatre 2-5yrs. Saturday, 16 October. £5.50; Family: £20MY FaIR laDY – MUsIcal Wednesday–Saturday, 20-23 October 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm). £14 (£10)thE JINglE DREss 3-5yrs Studio. Saturday, 30 October 11am £6.50; Family £24PANTO! sNoW WhItE aND thE sEVEN DWaRFs Friday 10 December – Sunday, 2 January 2011

eASt GRiNSteAD ChequeR MeADDe la Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3LTTel: 01342 302000 www.chequermead.org.ukPANTO! DIck WhIttINgtoNSat-Thurs, 18-30 DecemberEarlybird booking: £12.50

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Days OuT and HalF-TerM

TreaTssee also more HallOWeen

events on page 26.ENglIsh hERItagE DaYs oUtthURsDaY-sUNDaY, 9-12 sEPtEMBER

Free entry to many buildings and places of interest with hands-on activities for kids. Full information on website. Local attractions include swan cottage, horley; Buckland Windmill; holmesdale Natural history club and Museum, Reigate; Norbury Park saw Mill; behind the scenes at Dorking halls; excavation at high ashurst; st John’s school leatherhead. www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory or www.molevalley.gov.uk.

BaNstEaD coUNtRYsIDE DaYsUNDaY, 12 sEPtEMBER 10.30am –4.30pm. Free entry. Rural crafts, local produce, local groups, wildlife and much more. Heavy horses and dog handling displays. Guided walks. Hurdle & charcoal making. Activities for children, including nature trails & trailer rides. Free parking (donations welcome),refreshments.Tel: 01737 737700. locatIoN: in the fields by Banstead Woods on Holly Lane (adjacent Holly Lane Car Park), 2 miles south from Banstead (B2219).

BockEtts PaRk FaRMYoung St, Fetcham, Leatherhead KT22 9BS. Open every day 10am–5.30pm (or dusk) Adults £8.25, Child 3-17 yrs £7.75, Child 2 yrs £6.25, under 2’s free. Daily pony rides, goat milking, pig racing & tractor rides. Friendly farm animals and play areas inside and out. Tel: 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

BRItIsh WIlDlIFE cENtRE Newchapel, Lingfield, RH7 6LF Open at weekends and daily during half term: Saturday, 23 October-Sunday, 31 October 10am to 5pm. Wild animals, Keeper Talks, picnic area, coffee shop. Tel: 01342 834658 www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk

DENBIEs VINEYaRDLondon Road, Dorking RH5 4DR lEgo EXhIBItIoN MoNDaY-thURsDaY, 25-28 octoBER. Free. sPookY stoRY tEllINg thURsDaY, 28 octoBER 10am & 2pm Free. Face painting - £3 per childcREEPY cRaWlY RoaDshoW thURsDaY, 28 octoBER 11am £6.50 per childTel: 01306 876616. www.denbies.co.uk

gattoN PaRk REIgatE Gatton Park, Reigate, RH2 0TDgaRDENs aND gRoUNDs oPEN DaY sUNDaY, 3 octoBER Free activities for families. 11am-4pm. Adults £3.50, children free.tUEsDaY, 26 octoBER 10aM-2PMoctoBER PaINt aND glUE-Bats aND BEastIEs (8-12 years) £9WEDNEsDaY, 27 octoBER 10-12noon or 1.30pm-3.30pm hIBERNatINg aNIMals £5thURsDaY, 28 octoBER 10-12noon or 1.30-3.30pm staRt aRt – haUNtED hoUsEs (4-7 yrs) £6 Tel: 01737 649066 www.gattonpark.com

lINgFIElD PaRk RacEsRacecourse Road, Lingfield RH7 6PQ sUNDaY, 31 octoBER – halloWEEN FaMIlY FUN DaY Spooky day of racing and activities for all ages. Adult tickets £13 (before 28 Oct). Accompanied <18’s free! Gates open 11.10am.FRIDaY, 5 NoVEMBER – FIREWoRks NIght Fireworks choreographed to music and traditional bonfire. Family tickets £20. Gates open 6pm; fireworks 7.30pm.Tel: 01342 834 800 www.lingfieldpark.co.uk

NatIoNal tRUstNormal admission charges; booking essential for most activities.

PolEsDEN lacEYGreat Bookham, nr Dorking RH5 6BD aPPlE DaYs satURDaY-sUNDaY, 2-3 octoBER, 10am-5pmsPookY halloWEEN tRaIl, 25-31 octoBER,10am-4pm. £2 per child.Tel: 01372 452048 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

tUllEYs FaRM FUN PaRkTurners Hill, West Sussex. RH10 4PE. Gift shop, butcher and farm shop. Play and rides.toRchlIght MazE NIghts satURDaYs 11 &18 sEPtEMBER 7pm to 11pm last entry 10pmoctoBER FEst – daytime fun for youngstersshocktoBER FEst scREaM PaRk – scarier entertainment for older childrenTel: 01342 718472. www.tulleysfarm.com

oPEN FaRMs – sURREY FooD aND FaRM WEEk 19-26 sEPtEMBER For dates and locations plus the grand finale, the Surrey Country Fair, see page 7.

Walks and local Conservation - see page 28

S"ooky Time

For a s"ooktacular Halloween, visit

a National Trust "lace near you9

Wander through :inkworth Arboretum for the haunted

woods trail on 23 - 31 Oct. Explore the secrets of the trees on

the Chestnut Walk, 21 Oct.

Follow the spooky family trail round Claremont Landsca"e

Garden from 23 - 31 Oct. Get crafty with Halloween craft

workshops on 25 - 27 Oct and pumpkin carving on 28 Oct.

Apple day at Polesden Lacey!"#$%&!'%()*+!'(,!'"%!-..!*/$!

family, 2 - 3 Oct. Or spook yourself silly with the scary trail

on 25 - 31 Oct.

Head to Shalford Mill on 27 Oct to meet the millers and make

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gallop on 31 Oct.

Get the creeps at Clandon Park with a range of Halloween

activities, on 24, 26 - 28, 31 October.

Turn your eyes to the skies with Guildford Astronomical

Society, at Ea"dune :harf on 9 Oct. Fill your half term with

Halloween fun from 25 - 31 Oct.

Halloween comes to Hatchlands Park on 26 - 28 Oct, with

haunted activities, games and crafts.

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Lots of friendly farm animals inside and out•

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A MEGA DAY at The Hawthorns Sports Centre is a great day out for children aged 4—12 with a wide and varied range of activities from Art and Crafts to High Ropes. £25 per day * 9am-4pm. Arrive from 9am - 9:30am with swimming kit, lunch and outdoor clothing. Pick up is at 4pm. EXTENDED DAY Drop your child off an hour earlier or collect them an hour later for £5 per extension or £7.50 for both.*Centre Circle members are entitled to a 10% discount.

Spooky Halloween Special SPECIAL HALLOWEEN DAY TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBER Wide range of spooky games and activities. FANCY DRESS COMPETITION with prizes for the winner.

BOOK NOW! call Clair Fulton at the The Hawthorns Sports Centre on 01883 743377 E-mail: [email protected]

The Hawthorns Sports Centre PENDELL COURT BLETCHINGLEY RH1 4QJ

Application forms can be obtained from www.Hawthorns.com/sports-centre

Spooky Halloween Special SPECIAL HALLOWEEN DAY TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBERWide range of spooky games and activities. FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

day out for children aged 4—12 with a wide and varied

Drop your child off an hour earlier or collect them an hour later for £5 per extension or £7.50 for both.

day out for children aged 4—12 with a wide and varied

10% OFF For bookings before end of September.

surrey Wildlife trust WIlD tIMEs at Nower Wood, Leatherhead Saturday & Sunday 30-31 October 5.30-7.30pm.Spooky sights, sounds and smells - come if you dare! Activities and games. Dress up / bring wet weather clothing. 5-8yrs with adult. Booking Essential - Places Limited. Call: 01372 379 509. Children: £10 Adult: £2

Priory Farm’s spooky trail spectacular Saturday, 16 - Sunday, 31 October. Spiders, ghouls, witches and horrid prizes! Also - Pumpkin Palace at the Farm shop Saturday, 23 October with spooky tunnel and free pumpkin carving demonstrations (12noon &4.30pm, 28th -31st) and face painting. spooky trail & Discovery Walk £2.95. 9am-5.30pm (10-5 Sun) Tel: 01737 822603 www.prioryfarm.co.uk

shriek Week halloween at Fishers Farm Park!Dare you brave the Haunted Woods? Or will you take the ‘Scaredy Cat’ path? Strut your stuff at the ‘Spooktacular Disco’ or go on the ‘Ghoulish Ghost Tunnel’ ride.

Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, West Sussex RH 14 0EG Contact: 01403 700063 www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

MOre sPOOKy PlaCes Bocketts Farm Park

nr Leatherhead. 23–31 October 10–5.30. Pumpkins, creepy crafts and spooky trail!Tel: 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.co.uk

happy halloween at the hop Farm, 23-31 October 10-5. Dressing up, magic, mirrored maze, haunted wax works. Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY. Tel: 01622 872 068 www.thehopfarm.co.uk

sPOOKy HallOWeen!

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• 3 activities in 1 day in a safe environment• Set in 250 acres of stunning countryside • Celebrate your birthday with an outdoor adventure!

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HOlIDay CaMPs anD COurses October Half TermPlayschemes, Multi-activities & sports NEW - REIgatE affordable holiday activities Monday, 25 October–Friday, 29 October). Tel: Sue Sergeant, Leisure Development Officer, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Tel: 01737 276700

Downsend + Downsend School, Leatherhead KT22 8TJ. Daily holiday activities for 2-13 yr olds. Tel: 01372 385403 (6-13yrs). Tel: 01372 385437 (2-5yrs). www.downsend.co.uk

harpers activity camps with ‘Fit For sport’ Dorking Sports Centre RH4 1SW. Multi sport sessions, 5-12 yrs. Tel: 0845 456 3233. www.fitforsport.co.uk

adventure and computer holidays nr Dorking. 18-22 October & 25-29 October Day camps 4-14 yrs. Tel: 01306 711005. www.holiday-adventure.com

sportszone holiday club at Oakwood Sports Centre, Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9AE. Sports activities plus Arts and Crafts. 25-29 October. 5-12years. Extended day: 8.30am-6pm - £75 whole week. Tel: 01293 822238 www.blueleisure.com

Mega Days at the hawthorns Pendell Crt, Pendell Rd, Bletchingley, RH1 4QJ. Activity Camp for 4-12 yrs. Weekdays, 20-31 October with Spooky Halloween Special on 31 October. £25 per day or ‘Extended Day’ option (+£7.50) 8am-5pm. Tel Clair: 01883 743377. www.hawthorns.com/sports-centre

Reigate & Redhill YMca Playscheme Princes Rd, Redhill RH1 6JJ. 10am-4pm or 8.45am-6pm. 5-12yrs. From £13 per day (£15 non-members) Tel: 01737 784974 or 779979. www.ymcaredhill.com

shere Fun holiday Playscheme Scout Hut, Goose Green, Gomshall GU5 9LL. Monday-Friday, 25-29 October, 4-12yrs. Art & craft; Fly Fishing; Climbing; Pool; Wii; Film Making; cooking & more. £3.50 per hour, £2.75 per hour siblings. Whole week £112.50! Ofsted registered. Tel: Emma Alexander 07765 154962. www.sherefun.org

cranbrook adventurers school holiday club Coppingham Cottage, 261 Balcombe Rd, Horley RH6 9EF. £35 per day; £145 per week. 4-11 yrs. Extended day option:7.30am-6.30pm incl breakfast. Tel: 01293 823163.www.cranbrooknursery.co.uk

charlwood house holiday club Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley RH11 0QA . 4-11yrs. £17 am/pm All day £32, hourly £4. Tel: 01293 565544.

kestrels children’s centre holiday Playscheme Caterham CR3 6QH. 6 mths-11yrs. Tel: 01883 348641 www.kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk

adventurePriory Events Sandy Lane, Nutfield RH1 4EJ. School Holiday Fun - weekday activities including Quad Bike Challenges, Obstacle Course and Archery. 11am-3pm. 8-15 yrs. Tel: 01737 822484. www.prioryevents.co.uk

Blackland Farm Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead RH19 4HP. Day adventure activities for groups of six or more. Rock climbing and Abseiling, Archery, Zip wire, Bungee trampolining, Pushball, Orienteering, Low ropes course, Nature walks. Tel: 01342 810493. www.blacklandfarm.org.uk

adventure with surrey outdoor learning Partnership 1- to 5-day courses. 9.30am-4.30pm. 8-16 year olds. Challenge course, ropes and climbing wall at High Ashurst, Box Hill nr Dorking. Tel: 03456 009009.www.surreycc.gov.uk/adventurecourses

Bowles Eridge Green, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9LW. Dry ski slopes – learn to ski before your winter holiday, only 15 mins from the Surrey border. Private lessons and practice sessions. Tel: 01892 665665. www.bowles.ac/skiing

cookerycookies kitchen October half term Workshops in Dorking and Lingfield. Call Maxine Pancaldi: 01892 853272

Drama and Musical theatre Perform (4-8yrs) and Perform Plus (8-12yrs) holiday courses. Monday-Friday, 25-29 October Sessions daily in Ashtead and Esher. Colourful costumes, original songs & live music. Call 0845 400 4000 or go to www.perform.org.uk

active arts ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Shakespeare Workshop 29 October & 12 November. Tunbridge Wells. Tel: 07514 543 345

FootballFootball courses at Football Focus St.Bede’s School, Carlton Rd, Redhill RH1 2LQ. 4-11yrs. Half and full days. From £2/hr. Tel: 020 8660 0772. www.football-focus.co.uk

arsenal soccer schools Soccer skills training and matches. Epsom - Blenheim High School, Longmead Road, Epsom KT19 9BH. Monday-Tuesday, 25-26 October 10am–3pm 5–14yrs, boys and girls. £39.99. Tel: 01474 874 937 www.playthearsenalway.com

gymnastics & trampoliningtrampolining Mega sessions 4+yrs. Caterham CR3 5NN. 27 October £8.80 FOR 2 hrs Tel Marie: 07764 76 04 08

kartingBambinos and Junior karting, Daytona Sandown Park, Esher KT10 8AN. Daily karting, 5-7yrs and 8+yrs. Junior Race School modules and In Kart Championships. £55 per module. 8-15yrs. Tel: 0845 6445502. www.daytona.co.uk

MountainboardingRide the hill Mountain Boarding XBP Mountainboard Centre, Priory Farm, Sandy Lane, Nutfield, RH1 4EJ. Open daily in holidays for mountain boarding lessons. 8+yrs. Equipment hire. Tel: 0845 0944 360. www.ridethehill.com

Ridingchildren’s Riding at Orchard Cottage Riding Stables, Babylon Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth KT20 6XA. Children’s fun days - riding, games and gymkhana. 10.30am-3.30pm. 6+yrs. £47/day. Tel: 01737 241311 www.ocrs.co.uk

tennis Redhill tennis club, Linkfield Lane, Redhill. October Half term daily sessions for junior members and non- members 9.30am-12.30pm. Tel Tim Wilkinson: 07956 383 535

limpsfield tennis club Detillens Lane, Limpsfield RH8 0DH. Junior Tennis Camps. Monday-Thursday 25-28 October. 3-16yrs. 9.30am-12.30pm. £15 per dayTel Bob Clark: 01883 732111

Water sportsaqua sports Mercers Country Park, Redhill, RH1 4EU. Sail Sports and Paddlesports courses. 8-14yrs. October Half Term 2hrs/day for 4 days. Beginners to advanced. £109 Tel: 01737 644288. www.aquasports.co.uk

Residential camps Blackland Farm – see listing under Adventure

Pgl at Marchants hill near Hindhead, Surrey.1/2/4 or 7-night multi-activity breaks, 7-10yrs; 10-13yrs. Tel: 0844 371 2424 www.pgl.co.uk

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sURREY WIlDlIFE tRUstautumn at Bay Pond Educational Nature Reserve Sunday, 12 September 2-5pm. Godstone. Fun for all ages - pond dipping, bug hunting and a manned bird hide. Donations. SWT Tandridge Local Group 01883 345 020.

Mad about Bats at Nower Wood Tuesday and Thursday, 14&16 September 7.30-9pm. Leatherehead. 7+yrs accompanied. Family evening. £5.50, children £3.50. Booking essential. Please call 01372 379 509.www.surreywildlifetrust.co.uk

lINgFIElD NatURE REsERVEsWork Parties Sundays, 26 Sept and 3l Oct 10am–12 noon. Meet in the Butterfly Garden. Tasks to suit all abilities including young people. Tel: Anne Richards 01342 870200 www.lingfieldreserves.org.uk

saNDERstEaD to WhYtElEaFE coUNtRYsIDE aREa. hay Making in the Whitgift Field. Sunday, 26 September 10am-4pm. Raking up grass and sowing seed, making habitat piles for mammals and reptiles. Meet at the far end of Tandridge Gardens. Children & dogs welcome.

Fungus Foray Sunday, 31 October 10am. A 2-3 hour stroll. Meet Tandridge Gardens.Children and Dogs welcome. Tel: Countryside Warden Sarah Clifford Mob: 07771 715 812.

REIgatE & BaNstEaD BoRoUgh coUNcIl PRogRaMME oF Walks. Sunday, 17 October - East of Earlswood 10-12noon. Circular walk, just over three miles. Meet: Brambletye Park Road, Earlswood. All walks are free. More information Tel: 01737 276000. www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/

PlaNtlIFE sURVEY ‘BEE scENE’Find wildflower sites for bees. Families with primary aged school children are invited to complete a simple and fun wildflower survey to map the areas where bees can thrive. www.wildaboutplants.org.uk

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DoRkINgFamily activities at Mole Valley’s arts alive Festival Saturday 25 September in Dorking and Leatherhead town centres. 10am-4pm

Friday, 8 October 10-11am teddy in Music land, a music workshop for under 5s, at the John Venus Hall in Coldharbour. Tickets: £4, call 01306 711 946.

Friday, 8 October 6pm Peter and the Wolf, the popular children’s story, performed by wind quintet with a narrator at Dorking Methodist Church. £10, call 07958 369 380. Children free if accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, 9 October, 2-4pm Family Jungle Drawing Workshop at Charlwood Parish Hall. £5 per person from Dorking Halls box office 01306 881 717. Saturday 23 October and Monday 25 October, 11am–3pm National trust Big Draw event in the Box Hill Education Room and Sunday 24 October at Headley Heath. Admission free Tel: 01306 742 809.

Monday, 25 October 2-4pm Family Dance Workshop at Dorking Halls. £5 per person. Bookings: 01305 881 717.Wednesday, 27 October, 2pm and 4.30pm. kirsten o’Brien from cBBc’s ‘smart art’ at Leatherhead Theatre. Tickets £10, £8 for children. Tel:01372 365 141.

Friday, 29 October, 10-12noon Feltmaking taster sessions for children at the Fluff-a-Torium, 20 West Street, Dorking. Tickets £5, bookings: 01306 898 144.

For full listings visit www.arts-alive.co.uk

lEathERhEaDSaturday 30 October 11am-2pm autumn Family Fun Festival Leatherhead Town and Swan Shopping Centre – Free Entry• Small Gift Fair in the Swan Centre - jewellery, plants, photo prints, etc. • High Street Market - local produce, clothes, greengrocery • Caricaturist • Face Painter • Animazing and his exotic animals • Live music.

REIgatE sleepwalk for charitySaturday 25 September 2010, 10pm Priory Park, Reigate £15 individual entry/£150 team of 10/£300 team of 20. Walk 10 miles under the stars and help raise funds for children with multiple disabilities. Tel: 01737 364323 www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/sleepwalk

hoRlEYscaREcRoW FEstIVal Saturday 25th September 10.30am– 6pm Horley High St. A fun day out for the whole family. Children’s Fancy Dress (“Best dressed Scarecrow in Town”), Morris Dancers, Hog Roast, Steel Band, Scarecrow Parade, Games. Stalls, Prizes, Raffles. Tel 01293 775023 or www.horleychamberofcommerce.co.uk

Nct salEsDoRkINgDorking NCT Saturday, 25 September, 10am-12noon. North Holmwood Village Hall, Spook Hill, North Holmwood, RH5 4HHTel: 0844 243 6107

REDhIll, REIgatE aND hoRlEYSaturday, 18 September NCT Nearly New Sale. St Josephs, Ladbroke Road, Redhill10-12 nooncontact: [email protected]

catERhaM & oXtEDSaturday, 18 September 10.30am-12.30pm (10.15 for NCT members). De Stafford College, Caterham on the Hill

cRaWlEYSaturday, 2 October 12.45pm – 2.30pm (12.30 for NCT members). £1 entry. (venue TBC) Information: 0844 243 6098 option 2

East gRINstEaDSaturday, 25 September 11.30am-1pm (11.15 for NCT Members). £1 entry. Sackville School, Lewes Road

othER NEaRlY NEW salEscheeky Monkey Nearly New sale Saturday, 16 October 9-11am St Mary’s Parish Hall (Opp The Church) Chart Lane, Reigate RH2 7RN

Baby equipment, clothes, toys, maternity wear, cots, buggies and much more at bargin prices. Entry: £1 Contact Rachel on 07949 44 26 27.

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