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Education 4School News

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Bookstore 10Easter Reading

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Roundabout 14What’s On

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Pinboard 24News From Your Area

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Competition 26Win with Barracudas Activity Day Camp

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Dance & Drama 26..........................................................................................

Theatre 28Who’s Treading The Boards?

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4 Primary Times Easter 2016

I will never, ever, forget the toe-curling embarrassment when my small son announced, loudly, to the hairdresser “The last time I came here I couldn’t get my hair cut because there were eggs in it.” Eggs, better known as nits. The hairdresser was extremely reassuring and said that she was no stranger to nit-infested heads and I had no reason to be ashamed. But I was.

I never had nits when I was a child and don’t really remember anyone else having them. In those days there was still a huge stigma attached to head lice. They were something that afflicted dirty people – lousy people. Since then head lice infestations have increased significantly and everyone and their mother says that head lice love clean heads. In reality, head lice do not care if your head is clean or dirty - head lice like heads. All that matters to the average head louse is a good blood supply as they are essentially tiny insect vampires who live by drinking blood.

Head lice are small wingless creatures – therefore they don’t fly from head to head. Nor do they jump, they walk. Females lay 3 – 4 eggs daily and these are attached (glued on, if you like) to the hair at the base of the shaft. The word ‘nit’ officially refers to the empty egg, but generally these days most of us refer to lice or any sort of lice infestation as ‘nits.’

Children aged 4 – 14 are the most frequently infected

group. My son went to pre-school and despite several notices about ‘nits’ he never picked them up. But, in his Reception Year at Primary school, he more than made up for it. For the first term I was engaged in a permanent state of warfare against head lice. Nits, while they may be uncomfortable, and more than a bit disgusting, are not dangerous. They are, however, highly contagious. If a child gets infected the chances are extremely high that everyone who they have close contact with will succumb too. Everyone will need to be treated.

Treatment can be problematic, because like any good parasite, lice are survivors. It’s no wonder British people spend approximately £30 million per annum on lice treatments. The problem with lice is that no matter how assiduously you treat them with chemicals your efforts will end in failure unless you remove every single last egg.

Many products claim that they kill eggs as well as live lice. They may do, but, head lice rapidly develop immunity to various chemicals. The best way to find an effective product is to ask other parents and teachers. The only sure way to rid yourself of a nit infestation is to take a two-pronged approach. Use the louse-killing products on everybody in the home at the same time. Then nit-comb.

There are plenty of different nit-combs available to buy at various prices – again, ask for recommendations. If your nit-comb isn’t up to the job you are wasting your time.

Before combing through your child’s hair liberally apply conditioner to your child’s head and work through until the hair is coated. The conditioner has several purposes – it makes it easier to manage the hair and divide it into sections. If you’ve used a chemical product on your child to kill the lice, it will help recondition hair. Conditioner eases the path of the tight nit comb through the hair, making the process easier and less painful for both you and your child.

Finally, and in my opinion, the best part, the nits show up better against the white gloop. When nit combing it’s important to start at the base of the shaft, as close to the skull as you can, because this is where the eggs are laid. I quite enjoyed nit combing as I got a great sense of satisfaction watching the black specks pile up on the paper towels I had for wiping the comb between use. But then again, I had one small male child with short hair. I don’t know how soothing I’d have found the exercise if I’d had more than one child with medium to long hair.

If you have school age children the best way to stay on top of lice infestations is to keep vigilant. Most kids with lice will scratch. (Most people only have to hear the word ‘lice’ and they begin to itch. I bet you are itchy right now). However not everyone who has lice will feel itchy, so it’s a good idea to regularly check your child’s head for those tell-tale black dots. Especially before a trip to the hairdresser! n

Anne Marie Scanlon

There’s a Louse Loose abouT The house

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Stuck for things to do with your child that are fun, free and just happen to support their early learning and development too? Then Learn with me is for you!

It’s a campaign from Surrey Family Information Service all about giving you quick and easy activity ideas that you can do with your child from before they are born to five years old. They’re written by early learning experts and best of all – they’re all FREE!

Visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/earlylearning to discover more and to download sheets full of tips and activities. The sheets are broken down into ages so you can pick the right ones for your child’s

age and stage of development. Plus there’s information about what children like and can do. Choose between the following, or use them all!

• Being, Belonging, Becoming - personal, social and emotional development

• Count with me – maths• Move with me - physical development• Read with me - reading• Talk with me - language and communication.• Write with me – mark making and writing.

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Woking High School is a very successful and popular secondary school. Our success is founded upon our commitment to academic excellence, the provision of outstanding pastoral care and the unparalleled opportunities provided for students to participate in and enjoy extra-curricular enrichment activities. These characteristics ensure an excellent education for every student and underpin our acclaimed transition programme.

ACAdEMIC ExCELLENCEWhen transferring from primary to secondary school, we build on students’ prior learning and achievements from day one. The highest expectations of learning and behaviour, established at primary school, are embedded at Woking High School and provide the bedrock for future academic success. We work collaboratively and have excellent relationships with our primary school partners. We prioritise the academic needs of each student so that all are able to make the best possible start to their secondary education. This is achieved through:

• Cross phase Year 6/7 curriculum work in English and Maths

• Cross phase use of specialist secondary facilities and subject staff in MFL/Technology/Science/PE/Computing

• An established Gifted and Talented programme from Year 7 onwards with additional academic Induction days for the most able

• An annual summer school to boost literacy and numeracy

• An “Excel” nurture group to ensure all students are ‘secondary ready’

• A broad, balanced, stimulating curriculum • A school which is fully staffed by highly

qualified, innovative subject specialists who provide an exceptional balance of support and challenge for each of our students.

OUTSTANdING PASTORAL CAREWe place our students at the heart of everything we do. All prospective Woking High School students are visited individually at their primary schools in the summer term of Year 6. They are supported in all phases of the transition process by:

• Personalised meetings between specialist staff and individual students and their families

• Additional Induction days for vulnerable/nervous students

• A dedicated form tutor for every student• An established peer mentoring programme• A Good Citizens scheme• The provision of a secure, safe and caring

learning environment• An emphasis on being valued as an

individual and included in the Woking High School ‘family’

• A happy and harmonious school community.

UNPARALLELEd OPPORTUNITIES TO dEvELOP AS CONFIdENT YOUNG PEOPLEWe believe that everyone has something special to contribute and we take every opportunity to provide all our students with a range of activities where they can build self-confidence and hone leadership skills. Our distinctive character programme, which focuses on the qualities of responsibility, respect, resilience, integrity, courtesy and enthusiasm, reinforces our enrichment and extra-curricular provision.

• Our innovative day 11 programme provides students with a vast range of dynamic and unique extra-curricular opportunities

• Outstanding musical opportunities exist through our renowned Windband and ensembles

• Weekly debating Society and public speaking competitions

• duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at

Bronze and Silver levels• A vast range of offsite visits that challenge,

inspire and motivate students• Opportunities to become involved with

charity and voluntary work• An outstanding sports programme.

WHAT PARENTS SAY:“From the moment we walked into reception we felt welcomed and well informed. Thank you for such a positive experience.”

“The induction ‘experience’ was well set out, exciting and dynamic. My son realized that the next step in his education could be very exciting.”

The standard of education, the memorable school visits and the dedication of all staff has been astonishing.”

WHAT STUdENTS SAY:“From an excellent education to the nurturing experience I received when I first arrived; Woking High has been great!”

“I’m really happy I chose Woking High. I had many choices of school but Woking High was the one that stood out to me.”

“I like this school because it is all anyone could ask for; fun, educational and friendly.”

Year 7 students Autumn 2015

WHAT OFSTEd SAY FEBRUARY 2016‘An aspirational ethos pervades the school’.

‘Pupils are proud of their school (and) enjoy coming to school.’

‘Pupils are absorbed in their learning.’

‘Diversity is celebrated and the community is harmonious.’

‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. “We cannot praise the school highly enough”.

We extend a very warm welcome to all parents and prospective students, from any primary school year group, to visit our school on any day of the school year and experience the unique ‘spirit’ of Woking High School. n



Saturday 19th March - Sunday 10th AprilEASTER AT WISLEY RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey

GU23 6QB. Enjoy magical Easter

moments with us, from 19th March –

10th April with the following activities:

Hop through the garden on the trail

of the Lindt Gold Bunny for magical

family moments this Easter - just follow

the clues to lead you to a delicious

treat! Bring the family for Easter fun

every day and join in with arts &

craft sessions, music, storytelling and

plenty of outdoor activities. From 25th

March – 10th April Garden Detectives

arts and crafts activities for the whole

family. As you explore, don’t miss the

bumper display of daffodils during

the Early Daffodil Competition in the

Glasshouse (29th – 30th March). See

daffodils with a difference on our

Hilltop Borders throughout Easter.

Challenge your idea of what a daffodil

should look like! Adding to the impact,

admire the border of hyacinths of all

colours, and drink in the perfume.

On 9th – 10th April, see birds of prey

soaring above the garden in amazing

agility displays, plus get up close and

learn more about them. Make a day of

it and hop along to the Wild at Wisley

play area to build your own den, or

venture into the Pinetum and discover

our secret bird hide. See website for

prices. WWW.RHS.ORG.Uk

Friday 25th - Monday 28thCADBURY EASTER EGG HUNTHatchlands Park, East Clandon,

Guildford GU4 7RT. 11am – 3.30pm.

Head out into our garden and park to

follow the trails, solve the clues and

claim Cadbury’s chocolate prizes for

your efforts. Cost: £3 per trail plus

normal admission applies.

WWW.nATiOnALTRUST.ORG.Uk

THE BIG Top CIRCUSWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,

Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. WWW.

WEllinGtOn-COuntRy-PARk.CO.uk

EASTER CRAfTSWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,



Friday 25th March - Sunday 10th AprilWHo’S EATEN EASTER?Polesden lacey, Great Bookham, near

Dorking RH5 6BD. Join us at Polesden

lacey for this year’s Cadbury’s Easter

Egg hunt between 10am - 3pm. Mrs

Greville and the maharaja have been

enjoying a charming picnic out in the

grounds, but someone is taking big

bites out of the picnic and even the

picnic set! Mrs Greville has charged

you with discovering who’s eating


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Easter? But with so many suspects, it’s trickier than it sounds. Follow our fantastic Cadbury’s Easter Egg Hunt and find clues at each new crime scene to discover who’s guilty. Could it be a naughty sheep, perhaps a disgruntled duckling, or could it be the maharaja’s own elephant? Cost: £3 per detective. normal admission applies. WWW.nATiOnALTRUST.ORG.Uk

Friday 25th March - Monday 11th April SpRING TRAILthe Savill Garden, Great Windsor Park, Windsor, tW20 0uJ. the Savill Garden spring trail combines dragons, eggs, treasure and fun questions for families that focus on the garden’s Far East plant collection. Special packs available for £2.50 each. WWW.WinDSORGREAtPARk.CO.uk

Saturday 26thEASTER BoNNET pARADEClaremont landscape Garden, Portmouth Road, Esher kt10 9JG. Get cracking at being creative and make your Easter bonnet to impress. two prize categories, one for children and one for adults! Make or dust off your Easter Bonnets and come to Claremont for an Easter Bonnet parade from 3pm – 3.30pm. Free entry – normal admission applies. WWW.nATiOnALTRUST.ORG.Uk

STEAM ToY RALLY Rural life Centre, Reeds Road, tilford, Farnham, Surrey, Gu10 2Dl. Hundreds of working miniature steam engines on show. Demonstrate your own working model and entry is free (admits only one). normal entry fees apply to all events. WWW.RuRAl-liFE.ORG.uk

Sunday 27thEASTER fAMILY EVENTSDenbies Wine Estate Ltd, London Road,

Dorking Surrey RH5 6AA.Commencing on Easter Sunday in association with the Rainbow trust Children’s Charity www.rainbowtrust.org.uk Craft Activities available Monday – Friday throughout the Easter holiday from 11am until 3pm ranging from £1.50. WWW.DEnBiES.CO.uk

CALLING ALL EGGSpLoRERSWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd, Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. Come and join us for Wellingtons Mega Egg Hunt! WWW.WEllinGtOn-COuntRy-PARk.CO.uk

Sunday 27th & Monday 28thEASTER EGG TRAILWinkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Goldalming, Surrey GU8 4AD. A trail and a chocolate treat for all the family. Follow our Easter Egg trail around Winkworth and pick up a chocolate prize once you’ve finished. Fun and chocolate for all ages - explore the Arboretum and join in with the children’s Easter Egg Trail plus special activities for children including free face painting. £3 per trail plus normal admission applies. WWW.nATiOnALTRUST.ORG.Uk

CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNTPainshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, kt11 1JE. Go on a big adventure around the magical landscape garden looking for hidden egg shaped clues which will lead you to a final chocolate treat to take home. time: 10am – 4pm. Cost: included in normal admission price. WWW.PAinSHill.CO.uk

poNY MAGICHatchlands Park, East Clandon, Guildford Gu4 7Rt. Pony rides for children. A truly magical experience with beautiful, safe ponies and experienced handlers. Children are led on a 3-5 minute ride, suitable for 2-11 year olds. Cost: £3 per ride plus normal admission applies. WWW.nATiOnALTRUST.ORG.Uk

EASTER SUNDAY & MoNDAYRural life Centre, Reeds Road, tilford, Farnham, Surrey, Gu10 2Dl. Easter chick hunt around the museum plus an Easter bonnet competition on

Monday. Dust off your best hat or come along and make your own. normal entry fees apply to all events. WWW.RuRAl-liFE.ORG.uk

Tuesday 29thDREAMCATCHERSthe lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA. Dreamcatchers 4-7 year olds and 8-11 year olds: make your own delightful dreamcatcher to capture all those happy dreams. Advance booking required. All materials included, but don’t forget to bring something to take your project home in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult goes free. 1.00pm – 2.30pm (4 – 7 year olds). 3.00pm – 4.30pm (8 – 11 year olds) £6.50 per child. WWW.THELiGHTBOx.ORG.Uk

Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th WILD LEARNING EASTER Polesden lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking RH5 6BD. Play learn and explore in safe, supervised woods.Wild learning Holiday Club gives kids the chance to play, learn and explore all day in safe supervised woods. Den building, wild art, woodland games, tracking and more. Run by Forest School qualified leaders, Wild Learning clubs are the perfect antidote to holiday boredom. Ages 5 -12. Cost £38. tEl: 01483 424 400. WWW.WilD-lEARninG.nEt

Tuesday 29th March - Friday 1st April WILD EASTER ACTIVITY CAMptime: 9am – 4.30pm Easter activity camp for kids at Painshill, Surrey. Fun packed days full of outdoor adventure with bushwhacking, bivouac building and mud sculptures. (for children aged 8 to 13 years). Mondays: Wild Bush craft: into the woods to build a shelter – but make sure it passes the water-proof test. Discover how to spin willow bark twine to make a natural wrist band you can decorate with homemade tree beads. Start your own campfire for toasting well-earned marshmallows. tuesdays: Wild Creations: With a wild morning of games, including an egg-citing egg and spoon obstacle course, and a chilled afternoon of woodsy-crafty workshops including dream catcher weaving, den decorating, cave painting

and more. Make a fire pit to bake clay creations (and toast marshmallows). Wednesdays: Wild Fun and Games: Explore the Victorian Water Wheel with our (very watery and very wet) water wheel games, including the Bottle Rocket. Paint canvas and cloth with colourful designs and build tipis before an egg-stremely tricky Easter egg hunt in the far woods. thursdays: Wild Woodland: A day deep in the woods. Build sand castles and create a massive woodland village. Seek out spring wildlife in the woods and make the birds in your garden an Easter fat ball treat. Gather sticks and twigs to build a cooking fire to roast and toast campfire doughnuts and other tasty camp fire treats. Fridays: Wild Dens: use sticks, rope and leaves to build an enormous woodland den. Decorate it with charcoal, chalk, clay and willow creations before lunch round the camp fire and an afternoon of wild games in the woods. Cost: £40 a day or £170 for a full five day week. Advance booking required. Call 01932 868113 or book online. Another activity camp will also be taking place on Monday 4th - Friday 8th April. WWW.PAinSHill.CO.uk

Tuesday 29th March & Tuesday 5th AprilCREATIoN STATIoNDenbies Wine Estate Ltd, London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA. Creation Station Workshops – Fabulously Fun Activities For All Ages! 11am and 2pm £7.50 per child / Accompanying adults free of charge. WWW.DEnBiES.CO.uk

Tuesday 29th March - Thursday 7th AprilKIDS IN THE KITCHEN EASTER HoLIDAY CLUBManor House School, Manor House lane, little Bookham, Surrey, kt23 4En. Fun, educational clubs that run every holiday for kids who love to cook and create. two dates: 29th March – 1st April and 4th – 7th April.WWW.kiDSintHEkitCHEn.CO.uk

Tuesday 29th March - Friday 8th AprilEASTER fAMILY ACTIVITIESBrooklands Museum, Brooklands Road, Weybridge kT13 0Qn. On weekdays during the Easter school holidays (excluding Bank Holidays), our

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popular car rides will be operating from

11am-1pm and from 2-4pm (subject to

weather). take a trip in a vintage-style

car up Test Hill or along the Members’

Banking of the old Race Track, courtesy

of the Brooklands Volunteer Car Rides

Team. London Bus Museum will also

be running their double decker bus

rides throughout the holiday. Look out

for Bertie the Brooklands Bear, who

will be making guest appearances,

pick up one of our trails for children

up to 12 years old or try out our family

workshop ‘Brooklands Recycling

Challenge’ - Brooklands Museum seeks

young engineers to help create a new

invention from recycled car parts!

imagine a world where we are running

out of resources and we can only invent

new gadgets if we recycle cars. Can you

design something to help our world

starting with a limited number of paper

car parts? Sessions run from 11.00-

12.30 and from 1.00-3.30. All materials

will be provided. tEl: 01932 857381

Wednesday 30th oUTDooR ADVENTURE Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe

Road, Goldalming, Surrey GU8

4AD. Adventure walk and craft

making in the Arboretum. Join Act

One Adventures for tree and bird

spotting, bug hunts and looking at

the difference in the seasons. Each

session ends with a craft activity

using natural materials found on

your walk. Cost: £5 per child. normal

admission charges apply. Event also

takes place on Wednesday 6th April.


Wednesday 30th & Thursday 31stCIRCUS SKILLSWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,



Throughout AprilYoUNG VICToRIANS Civic Centre, off High Street, Esher kT10 9SD. Elmbridge Museum is holding an exhibition about childhood in the Victorian era. Explored through three themes - home, education and play - visitors will get an insight into some of the most important aspects of life throughout the 19th century. Objects on display include Princess Helena’s satin shoes, a collection of original Victorian dolls and log books from the Oatlands schools. WWW.ELMBRiDGE.GOV.Uk

THE GREAT TRAIN RoBBERYGuildford Museum, Castle Arch, Guildford GU1 3Sx. Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4:45pm. this timely exhibition explores the events and impact of the Great Train Robbery fifty years on and the subsequent investigations that took place. At around 3am on 8 August, 1963, £2.6 million was stolen from a travelling Post Office en route from Glasgow to London. The exhibition uncovers the investigations that followed, in particular the key role the Post Office investigation Department played in helping police uncover the events of the robbery. the exhibition explores the robbery and its impact through previously unseen files and photographs. it will also look at the effects the robbery had on the GPO more widely. A rather unexpected twist to the story is revealed in the exhibition as we find out what role Guildford Post Office played in bringing the criminals to justice. this exhibition contains a variety of pop-up text panels, as well as witness statements, interview records and police documents from the investigation. Free admission. WWW.GuilDFORD.GOV.uk

DAffoDIL VALLEYthe Valley Garden, Windsor Great Park, Windor, tW20 0HJ. From late March through April, The Valley Garden’s magnificent daffodil display heralds the start of spring. Over fifty years, this scattering of bulbs and seeds has become one of England’s largest displays. WWW.WinDSORGREAtPARk.CO.uk

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd THE BIG Top CIRCUSWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd, Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. WWW.WEllinGtOn-COuntRy-PARk.CO.uk

Tuesday 5thTHE fIRST EASTER BUNNYGuildford Museum, Castle Arch, Guildford Gu1 3SX. Join us at Guildford Museum from 11am to 1pm for an Easter activity session. We are surrounded by Easter’s symbols at this time of year, but do you know where they come from? Have you ever asked yourself why we eat eggs at Easter and why it is the Easter Bunny who brings them? Listen to the stories of the goddess Oestre and learn about the ancient origins of Easter. Follow a trail around the museum in the steps of the Easter Bunny and collect treats in your own Easter basket. this event is suitable for children aged six years and over. tickets: £3 per child. WWW.GuilDFORD.GOV.uk

LET’S Go fLY A KITEthe lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking Gu21 4AA. Create and decorate your own kite to fly in the spring breezes. up, up and away! Advance booking required. All materials included, but don’t forget to bring something to take your project home in. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult goes free. 1.00pm – 2.30pm (4 – 7 year olds) 3.00pm – 4.30pm (8 – 11 year olds). £6.50 per child. WWW.THELiGHTBOx.ORG.Uk

Wednesday 6thpApER pLANE MESSAGE CARDSthe lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA. Make and decorate a special paper plane card. Then write a message and see how far it flies. Suitable for children aged 4+ but all ages are welcome. younger children may need a bit of adult help and all children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. Please note that you may have to wait if the Education Studio is full. Drop-in anytime from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. WWW.THELiGHTBOx.ORG.Uk

Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th THE MARVELLoUS MYSTICAL

MAGIC SHoWWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd, Riseley, Berkshire RG7 1SP. WWW.WEllinGtOn-COuntRy-PARk.CO.uk

Wednesday 6th - Friday 8thMAKE! TERRACoTTA CHICKSWatts Gallery, Down lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey Gu3 1DQ. From: 11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Be inspired by the arrival of spring to design and make your own terracotta chick. Explore the gardens outside and spot signs of the new season before learning clay modelling techniques with artist Elaine Parton. tickets must be booked in advance. Cost: £7.50, all ages welcome. WWW.WAttSGAllERy.ORG.uk

Thursday 7th & Friday 8thWILD LEARNING EASTER Polesden lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking RH5 6BD. Play learn and explore in safe, supervised woods.Wild learning Holiday Club gives kids the chance to play, learn and explore all day in safe supervised woods. Den building, wild art, woodland games, tracking and more. Run by Forest School qualified leaders, Wild Learning clubs are the perfect antidote to holiday boredom. Ages 5 -12. Cost £38. tEl: 01483 424 400. WWW.WilD-lEARninG.nEt

Friday 8thRAINBoW CASTANETSthe lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking GU21 4AA. Make a brilliant castanet using paper plates and bottle caps and create some colourful sounds! Suitable for children aged 4+ but all ages are welcome. younger children may need a bit of adult help and all children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials included. Please note that you may have to wait if the Education Studio is full. Drop-in anytime from 1.30pm – 4.00pm. WWW.THELiGHTBOx.ORG.Uk

Saturday 9thMoDRoC SCULpTUREWatts Gallery, Down lane, Compton, Guildford, Surrey Gu3 1DQ. From: 10.30am-4pm. Follow in the footsteps of G F Watts and experiment with 3D sculpture. Be inspired by sculptures big and small in the Watts Gallery Collection, learn about Watts’s

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Swimming LessonsQuality classes in small groups

Lessons for: • Adults and Children from 2 yrs • Non Swimmers • Improvers • Advanced • SUPER Advanced ClASSES HElD At DOWnSEnD SCHOOl lEAtHERHEAD AnD EPSOM COllEGE

For more info contact Colin on: 01372-739600 [email protected]

www.colin-bull-swimming-lessons.co.uk

COME & TRY A CLASS FOR FREE


Rsculptural techniques and recreate

them for yourself to create your own

plaster Marquette to take home. led

by artist Anna Hennings. Please bring

your own lunch. Cost: £15. Ages 11-16.

WWW.WAttSGAllERy.ORG.uk

Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th ‘BIG fooT’ THE ENTERTAINER SHoWSWellington Country Park, Odiham Rd,



Thursday 14thMINI ACES CLUBBrooklands Museum, Brooklands

Road, Weybridge kT13 0Qn. Mini

Aces club brings the Museum to life

through stories, craft, song and dance.

With a focus on different objects,

stories and exhibits each month,

children will discover the treasures

we have in our collection and build

self-confidence in a new and exciting

environment. Second thursday of

every month, activities run from

10:30—11:30am in the Racing lock-

ups – ‘Raleigh Cycle Exhibition’. Each

session costs £2.00 per child - Adults

are free for activity. Please book in

advance, sessions are limited to 10

children max, activity is for under 5s.

tEl: 01932 857381

Saturday 16thCLASSIC CAR RALLYRural life Centre, Reeds Road, tilford,

Farnham, Surrey, Gu10 2Dl. Classic

cars from Morris Minors’ to Aston

Martin will be at the centre from 2pm.

On event days the museum is always

packed with additional activities

and demonstrations, making them

excellent for family days out if you are

looking for things to do with the kids.

normal entry fees apply to all events.

WWW.RuRAl-liFE.ORG.uk

CREATE A MINI GARDENHersham Village Hall, Queens Road,

Hersham, Surrey kt12 5lt. Our Family

Fun events are a great opportunity

for families to spend quality time

together, having fun with arts and craft

activities based around some of the

fantastic objects in our collection. the

sessions take place on a Saturday once

a month, 2.00pm - 4.30pm. £1.50 per

child. WWW.ELMBRiDGE.GOV.Uk

fAMILY fARM DAYClaremont landscape Garden,

Portmouth Road, Esher kt10 9JG.

Meet the animals from Mill Cottage

Farm Experience. Children will be

able to learn about the animals and

a local spinner will demonstrate

turning fleece into yarn. Free event.


Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th

WoRKING WITH WooD Rural life Centre, Reeds Road, tilford,

Farnham, Surrey, Gu10 2Dl. the

wood yard along with woodland

craftsmen and the Surrey Association

of Wood turners will be in action

demonstrating the handling of timber

from tree to finished product. On

the 24th - there will also be a ‘Tree

walk’ come along and learn about our

fantastic collection of trees. April 24th

is also the 1100 Club Drive-it Day: A

selection of 1100, 1300s and BMC/Bl

cars be on display after the annual fun

run. WWW.RuRAl-liFE.ORG.uk

Friday 29thWATTS AT DUSKWatts Gallery, Down lane, Compton,

Guildford, Surrey Gu3 1DQ. Open until

9pm, 2 for 1 adult admission, 16s &

under free, all ages welcome. There is a

door to a garden which has been locked

for many years. Can you find the key?

Enter the fantastic installation and join

Avant Gardening to discover the very

Victorian Secret language of Flowers.

Happen upon musical performances



Rby students at Priorsfield and delight in herbal cocktails and themed sweet treats. WWW.WAttSGAllERy.ORG.uk

Saturday 7thSTAR GAZINGPainshill Park, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, kt11 1JE. 8pm – 10.30pm A rare opportunity to join Walton Astro Group in the beautiful setting of Painshill to observe the Eta Aquarids meteor shower at its peak. Explore globular clusters, meteorites and see Jupiter. ticket price includes refreshments. For ages 8yrs+. Adults

£17.50 (members £12) Children £12

(member £7.50). Advance booking

required. WWW.PAinSHill.CO.uk

Sunday 8th CoWpIE CoUNTRY SHoW Blue Anchor Farm, nr lingfield RH7

6Jl. A great family day out!

WWW.COWPiE.CO.uk

LITTLE WELLY ‘GoES WILD’ norbury Park, Surrey. Bigger, better

and muddier than ever before, the

little Welly ‘Goes Wild’ is set to open in

norbury Park, Surrey at a Wildlife trust

site on June 11th and 12th. kids will

have a ball as they run, jump, climb,

swing and crawl their way through

the wildly popular outdoor adventure

series. in the wake of last year’s sell-

out success organisers have confirmed

that the little Welly ‘Goes Wild’ is back

for a third stint of squelchy summer

fun. The return to Henley-on-Thames

will see the event held at Oxfordshire’s

Culden Faw Estate and a new launch

in norbury Park, Surrey in a Surrey

Wildlife Trust site. They are both set to

be action packed weekends full of fun,

laughter and of course bucket loads

of mud. Despite the fact that the Uk

boasts a plethora of beautiful outdoor

landscapes, English adventurer Ben

Fogle revealed that 25% of British kids

spend less than 30 minutes a week

playing outside. These are alarming

figures and indicate the pressing need

for parents to encourage their kids

to rekindle their sense of adventure.

For little ones who love to get their

hands dirty the not to be missed 3km

obstacle course takes mini-adventurers

through streams, woodland and

plenty of muck. kids will take on 30

individual challenges that unfold in

the picturesque Surrey countryside.

The one of a kind experience has

been specially designed for children

aged four and over, however parents

and carers are also welcome to join

in the fun. After scaling the towering

heights of The Wall, conquering the

looming Tyre Mountain, splish, splash,

sploshing through the Stream Run

and bouncing around in the Foam

Pit, kids can then collect their shiny

finisher’s medal and get their fingers

sticky with a well-deserved ice cream.

As well as the action packed obstacle

course, the grounds of norbury Park

will be brimming with outdoor play

experiences and activities for the

whole family to enjoy. Challenge the

brood to a game of laser tag, a circuit

of the family challenge game, ride a

pony, Zen out in a yoga class, build

dens, watch your toddlers take on the

really little welly course or chill out

in front of the entertainment stage.

Adding to the excitement will be a

string of energetic organisations that

are passionate about kids, education

and the great outdoors. First Soccer

will be on-hand to highlight the

importance of staying active while

The WildLife Trust will be dishing out

inspiration and ideas on how to enjoy

and preserve the natural environment.

Obstacle course tickets cost £15 for

children and adult’s tickets cost £7.50.

WWW.tHElittlEWElly.CO.uk

may

JUNE



Calling all ‘Eggs’plorers! Join us at Wellington Country Park for an action packed Easter Holiday, in THE biggest outdoor play in Berkshire.

Set in 350 acres of beautiful parkland between Reading and Basingstoke, Wellington Country Park really is an exciting day out. Only 10 minutes from the M3 and M4 and aimed at children up to the age of 8, spend your Easter holiday in this safe open air, fun filled venue for all the family!

For further details, see our

advert on page 17 or visit our website www.wellington-country-park.co.uk n

WeLLingTon counTry Park

Sitting in the heart of Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden is one of the finest woodland gardens in the country, with a superb collection of plants acquired from across the world. Spring 2016 sees a special focus on plants from the Far East – in particular Japan, Korea, China and the Himalayas. The theme continues inside The Savill Building, with oriental

gifts available and opportunities to explore flavours from the Far East inside the café and restaurant. Admission fees resume on 01 March, however children under 16 now enjoy free entry when accompanied by a paying Adult or Senior Citizen. For more information see our advert on page 17 or visit www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk n

Hop along to Squire’s Garden Centres this Easter holiday and children can plant a Bunny Basket or take part in a fun Bunny Hunt.

PLANT A BUNNY BASKET - £5.50Budding little gardeners will be guided as they plant a beautiful Bunny Basket, which they can take home and display in their garden.

BUNNY HUNT - £2Children can also take part in a Bunny Hunt – find the names of the hidden bunnies around Squire’s Garden Centre and receive a 100g milk chocolate Lindt bunny!

Both activities take place in the Easter Holidays, from Tuesday 29 March – Friday 1 April, and Monday 4 April – Friday 8 April. Come anytime between 10am-5pm. There’s no need to book, simply turn up on the day!

Each activity takes around 20 minutes, and is available on a first come, first served basis. A parent or guardian must accompany children at all times. Products are available while stocks last. Both activities are available at all Squire’s Garden Centres (except Chertsey). Find your nearest see our advert on page 23 or visit www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk n

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hoP aLong To squire’s and PLanT a bunny baskeT


Spring is in the air, the bees are buzzing and it’s all go for the Tilgate Nature Centre. The new Australasian Zone is opening on Saturday 2 April and there are many new animals to see, including the bouncy new parma wallabies and beautiful pink galahs as well as Shelia the emu and her red-neck wallaby friends.

Details about Australia’s most dangerous, its weirdest and the most wonderful animals will be displayed throughout the new zone. Wooden sculptures of the continent’s most famous animals will be dotted throughout the area too.

The Australasian Zone launch day is set to be lots of fun, with themed music, craft activities, quizzes, competitions and didgeridoo workshops, along with public feeds and talks about

the new animals throughout the day. And while you’re there, don’t forget to visit your old favourites – the meerkats have recently had a pup and the raccoon dogs are getting more confident by the day.

For more information on Tilgate Park and the new Australasian Zone see our advert on page 15, visit www.crawley.gov.uk/tilgatepark or call 01293 521 168. n

TiLgaTe naTure cenTre

in craWLey

The world’s highest search for Wally and friends has just been announced at the View from The Shard during the Easter school holidays 19 March – 10 April.

Rather than the traditional hunt for eggs, the attraction at the top of Western Europe’s tallest building has collaborated with ‘Where’s Wally?’ during the Easter break for a larger-than-life search for the elusive globetrotter. Visitors to The view from The Shard will be challenged to spot Wally and friends (plus a few red herrings) amongst the busy city skyline.

Intrepid explorers Wally, Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard and Oldlaw will be reproduced in large-scale formats, appearing at some of the city’s best loved hotspots, rooftops and along the Thames. As the only place to see 1,000 years of London’s history from one vantage point, The view from The Shard has also included some historical characters to complicate the search and celebrate the city’s own colourful characters.

Families visiting during 19 March – 10 April will be able to purchase a combined ‘Family Ticket’ (valid for 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children), priced £79.95 – saving over 15%. All tickets during the period come with a ‘Where’s Wally?’ activity sheet which can be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a family adventure. To find out more and book tickets, visit www.theviewfromtheshard.com n

Where’s WaLLy?


Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street and Musical Theatre

Ages 2½ to adults held in Chertsey

Starting Thursday 24 April in Claygate Village Hall at 11.15pm to 12.00pm our STARLETS BABIES class is for our 1 to 2 year olds. This is a music and movement class using tambourines, cuddly toys and nursery rhymes. During these classes we aim to gain the confidence of the children and ask parents to stay and join in the class. We will start to introduce the first steps of ballet and develop balance and co-ordination.

Our STARLETS 1 class is for our 2 to 3 year olds and is held

at 12.15pm – 1.00pm. This is a class which builds on the previous Starlets Babies class and aims to continue developing skills of balance and co-ordination. The children are still encouraged to use tambourines and teddy bears and do small steps, mime and songs in front of others to help build confidence. We will continue with the introduction of the first steps of ballet to include hopping and skipping, galloping and the first position of the feet and arms. When the children reach 3 they are usually ready to join the next class and are independent enough to be left.

CHADSWORTH STAGE SCHOOL

BABY BALLETTAKE YOUR FIRST STEPS IN BALLET

FOR MORE INFORMATION T: 020 8398 8104 / 07983 387585 [email protected]


The Demeric School of Dance was established in 1961. It runs dance classes in the ISTD Cecchetti method of Classical Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap, Musical Theatre and Street Jazz as well as classes in Adult Tap and Ballet.

Children’s classes are offered for children from ages two and half up to student level.

Classes are run six days a week from the Dance Studios in the Farnham Maltings, The

St. Joan’s Centre, Farnham, Farnham Methodist Church and William Cobbett Primary School.

We have something to offer every age and all abilities with a serious interest in dance as a career or just for fun and exercise as well Easter and Summer Dance Workshops.

For more information please contact: [email protected] or 01483813348

Here at Little Voices Guildford we welcome children aged 4 – 18 years and provide singing and drama lessons of the highest standard whilst building confidence and promoting children’s personal and social development.

Little Voices Lessons are morebeneficial than a 1:1 privatelesson. Little Voices gives yourchild specific individual tuitionwithin a group of only six childrenand the children work towardsbrilliant LAMDA group MusicalTheatre examinations with

their friends working on scriptsfrom their favourite musicalslike Matilda, Hairspray andFrozen! The vocal and dramatictechniques are taught in a funand exciting way and we prideourselves on building yourchild’s confidence and self beliefwhilst promoting good posture,articulation and projection.

If you would like only the verybest tuition for your child, whynot book them in for 2 free triallessons? Just call Samanthaon 07515 873894 or [email protected].

Stagecoach Theatre Arts Epsom is going from strength to strength, and are now recruiting for two new exciting classes starting this summer term.

They are launching ‘mini stages’ an exciting class for 2-4 year olds based at the Epsom Playhouse. Mini stages is a musical theatre class for children and their carers, the classes were finalist in the best pre-school resource last year!

Epsom Stagecoach are also opening up a

new early stages class for 4-6 years olds on a Wednesday at The Beacon School due to a huge demand for places.

However if you cannot make the regular classes why not sign up for their outstanding Easter and Summer workshops and put on a brilliant show in just a week!

All information can be found at www.stagecoach.co.uk/Epsom or call principal Rachel for a friendly chat on 01372 730363.


DRACULA’S GHOSTThursday 24th March. 7.30pm

– 9.30pm. When Bram Stoker’s widow welcomes lawyer Mr Leech into her home, there begins a tale of the most feared vampire of all time, of his un-dead life and times, and the remarkable characters he has met down the centuries. A spine-chilling original stage-play concerning the actual story of Count Dracula - prepare for nothing but the bloody truth! A welcome return by the wonderful Don’t Go into the Cellar theatre Company. Tickets: £12,

Theatre Club £10

SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S THEATRE: ALICE IN WONDERLANDSaturday 2nd April at 11:00am. imagine falling down a rabbit hole and experiencing all the delights of a world where things appear by magic and really are quite as mad as they seem. this musical adaptation is sure to delight and have you dancing in the aisles. From Alice’s first meeting with the Mad Hatter to her last encounter with the Queen of Hearts this hour’s performance is sure to have you either on the edge of your seats or jumping for Joy. Meet all the fantastic characters in Wonderland; the “little Grey Mouse” who has a ‘tale’ that is much too long, the “Caterpillar” who can’t remember the right words to the song, and of course the ever so sad “Mock turtle”. you too, can join Alice at the Mad Hatters tea Party and find out the real reason why nobody does the washing up!

this show provides all round family entertainment and after it is over you will be wondering, “if it all was a dream?” Tickets: £9.50, Family

£30 (2A & 2C or 1A & 3C)

RAPUNZELSunday 17th April at 2.30pm. A familiar tale with a fantastic new spin, it has all the charm you’d expect from the minds that have been making the world laugh non-stop for more than two decades. immersion Theatre are thrilled to present the uk Premiere of this witty, tongue-in-cheek retelling of a perennial favourite which gives us a possessive mother who happens to be a witch, a tentative young man who happens to be a prince and a strong-willed but naïve young girl with the longest hair you’re ever likely to come across! Forced to live alone with nothing but her hair and her witch (literally) of a mother, Rapunzel dreams of seeing the outside world when a young prince and his trusty valet come across her tower. Before the Prince and Rapunzel can have their “happily ever after”, however, they’re going to have to face the witch’s wrath and some hilarious obstacles in this unique fairy tale! Tickets: Full £14, Concessions

£12, Family £44

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: NOISE IN THE HOODFriday 18th March at 8pm. The unstoppable comedy juggernaut that is The noise next Door are turning up the volume for their third national tour! Get ready for a night

of mind-blowing songs, jaw-dropping characters and side-splitting punchlines from the undisputed masters of off-the-cuff comedy. After a huge year for the guys with their eighth consecutive sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and appearances on BBC One, itV2, BBC three and BBC Radio One, this show is set to be their biggest and best yet. Tickets: £12

SURREY COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA SPRING CONCERTSunday 20th March at 3pm. Join the Surrey County youth Orchestra at the Dorking Halls for their Spring Concert. Formed in 1967, the full symphony orchestra comprises around 80 young musicians from all parts of Surrey. The orchestra, conducted by Alexander Walker, will be playing: the Wasps Overture - Vaughan Williams, Cello Concerto - Elgar, Symphony no.5 - Malcolm Arnold. The soloist in the concerto is SCyO’s principal cellist, Poppy Miller. Tickets: £8, Conc. £6

WIZARD OF OZ: EASTER PANTO Friday 25th March at 11am

and Saturday 26th March at

2.30pm. Join kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on this magical adventure suitable for all ages. Watch in amazement as they are picked up by a tornado and carried off to the magical land of Oz. With help from their new friends the Munchkins, they to travel to the Emerald City where the great Wizard of Oz lives. On their way they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly lion who desperately needs courage. Will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon? Packed with great songs, brilliant dance routines, lots of audience participation and plenty of laughter

for all the family! Tickets: £19.00,

Concessions £17.00

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACHThursday 31st March –

Saturday 2nd April at 2:30pm

and 7:30pm. After his parents are tragically killed in an unfortunate incident involving a Rhinoceros, James is sent to live with his horrible aunts. A chance meeting with an old man marks the beginning of an amazing adventure involving five fantastic insect friends, scary sharks, squawking seagulls and one very large peach. Our resident youth theatre is delighted to bring this peach of an adventure to the stage with a talented cast of young people. Tickets: £10.50 Concessions:

£8.50

THE WIZARD OF OZWednesday 13th - Friday 15th

April at 7:30pm Saturday 16th

at 1pm, 4pm, and 7:30pm. Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day, a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the tin man, the Cowardly lion, and toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. Tickets:

£17 - £15

EPSOM & EWELL SCHOOLS’ MUSIC FESTIVALTuesday 22nd March-

Wednesday 23rd March at

5pm. Enjoy a fantastic evening at the Epsom and Ewell Schools’ Music Festival. Children from local infant, primary, secondary and specialist schools have come together to showcase their incredible

Family & Children’S ShowSTheatre

Camberley theatreTel: 01276 707600

electric theatreTel: 01483 444789

dorking hallsTel: 01306 881717

cranleigh artsTel: 01483 2780000

epsom playhouseTel: 01372 742555



enthusiasm and talents. They will dazzle you with their singing and performing. Tickets: £6

EASTER SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOPMonday 4th April – Friday 8th

April. PtO theatre Education: Easter Shakespeare Workshop & Staging of ‘tHE tEMPESt’ by William Shakespeare. For ages 10-16 running Monday to Thursday 10.15am-3pm and Friday 10.30am (staging 5.30pm). the Myers Studio email: [email protected] web: www.ptotheatre.org.uk tel: 07525 116 764. Join Pull the Other Theatre for their fun and dynamic 5 day workshop and stage play on ‘tHE tEMPESt’ that introduces William Shakespeare’s last comedy. inspired by English colonial adventures and full of magic, forgiveness and generosity, we’ll follow the usurped and exiled Prospero, Duke of Milan along with his daughter, Miranda, a spirit, Ariel, and slave, Caliban to see what a storm can truly bring. Meet new friends, learn about making a play and create a work-in-progress performance for your friends and family. Cost: £155 per child

PONGO’S PARTYMonday 4th April at 2.30pm. today is the day that Pongo the Pig has been waiting for - that’s right, it’s his birthday! He’s been dropping hints to his friends all year, so is looking forward to a fantastic party...but the trouble is, nobody seems to remember! Molly-Moo the Cow is making a mess baking, Sheena the Sheep is rehearsing with her band, and Marty MacDonald is in the middle of decorating-whatever can they be up to? Come dressed in your best party clothes and help make Pongo’s party a day to remember, by joining in the fun, songs and laughter- join a huge children’s band and take part in the town’s biggest ever game of pass the parcel! Pongo’s Party is a family show particularly suitable for 2-7 years old. Tickets: From £8.50

BEAR BEHAVING BADLY - THE JAM SANDWICHES AND ICE CREAM TOUR Tuesday 5th April at 1.30pm

& 4.30pm. Come and laugh along with nev, boogie with Beatrice and sing along with Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood as they are joined by Crazy keith, Aunt Barbara and Mr. Prank in an adventure that’s full of mischief, laughter and mayhem!! Will nev be able to resist Mr Prank’s ice cream? Can keith help nev control his crazy cravings in the kitchen? And can Beatrice encourage Mr Prank and Aunt Barbara to bust a groove with keep fit moves? this hugely interactive, fun and vibrant production also educates children aged 4 -12 about the benefits of healthy eating and leading an active lifestyle. Tickets:

£16.00 Under 16s: £14.00

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDSSaturday 26th April at 3pm. Do you love comedy at G live? then bring the family! the Comedy Club 4 kids give you cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires or Highlanders). We have the best comedians from the Uk and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Suitable for ages 6-11 years and their grown-ups. Tickets: £10

Family £31

THE RAILWAY CHILDRENTuesday April 5th at 2.30pm. image Musical Theatre returns with this wonderful adaptation of E nesbit’s classic ‘The Railway Children’. When Father is taken away and the family are forced to up sticks and move to a simple country cottage, it is there where they soon

fall in love with the Railway. they have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped to solve the mystery of their father’s disappearance. Tickets: £9.50

STAR FOR A NIGHT 2016Thursday 7th and Friday 8th

April at 7.30pm. An evening’s family entertainment of music, song and dance from local young performers live on stage at the Harlquin Theatre, Redhill. Tickets:

£8 - £10

BALLET THEATRE UK: PINOCCHIOThursday 5th May at 7.30pm. Join Ballet theatre uk as we tell the tale of a wooden puppet carved from pine with but only one wish...to become a real boy. Follow Pinocchio, the cheeky marionette puppet with an unruly nose, on his epic quest as he overcomes obstacles, faces consequences and even ends up in the belly of a whale yet proves to all that dreams really do come true. Pinocchio, joined with iconic characters such as Gepetto, the Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket, will take you on a heartfelt journey of discovery. Set to a stunning classical score this original production will delight ballet audiences and families alike and promises to carve a new love for Pinocchio through the magic of classical dance. Tickets: £14.50

- £18

ODDBALL AND THE PENGUINS Saturday 26th, Monday 28th

and Tuesday 29th March at

2pm. The heart-warming true story about an eccentric chicken farmer who, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog to protect a wild penguin sanctuary from fox attacks

and in the process tries to reunite his family and save their seaside town. Tickets: £9, Conc. £7.80

SABA DOUGLAS-HAMILTON: A LIFE WITH ELEPHANTSTuesday 19 April 7.30pm. Join Saba Douglas-Hamilton, the highly acclaimed elephant conservationist and wildlife TV presenter of This Wild life and Big Cat Diaries for an evening of exciting animal stories and intimate behind the scenes tales of life in kenya with her young family. Tickets: £18.50 Conc.

£16.50

GOODNIGHT MR TOMTuesday 19th April – Saturday

23rd. Times vary. the Olivier award-winning Chichester Festival theatre production of Goodnight Mister Tom returns! now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart-warming friendship with the elderly recluse, tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London. Tickets:

£14.40 - £31.40

leatherhead theatreTel: 01372 365141

harlequin theatreTel: 01737 276 500

new victoriaTel: 0844 871 7645

G-LiveTel: 0844 7701 797


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