Book now, swap dates later. The award-winning winter lantern trail 28 November 2024 – 1 January 2025 Under 4s go free! CRAWLEY, EAST GRINSTEAD AND REIGATE DEALS AND DAYS OUT PAGE 31 ALTERNATIVE GIFT IDEAS PAGE 21 WHAT’S ON AT THE THEATRE PAGE 7 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk WINTER 2024
Raring2go! Welcome to the Winter edition of Raring2go! Crawley, East Grinstead, and Reigate. We are snow excited to share the festive fun with you! As you dive into our pages, remember to give a nudge and a wink to our fabulous venues—let them know Raring2go! sent you. It’s the season of giving, after all. This issue, we are sleighing it with our 10 Family Winter Activities article, pages 12 -13, guaranteed to make your spirits bright. Whether you’re skating on ice or crafting snow angels, we’ve got your winter bucket list covered. Prepare for a spellbinding time at Dorking Halls with the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ panto. It promises more laughs than a Christmas cracker. And for those who fancy a sparkle, the ‘Glow at Wakehurst’ event will light up your life brighter than Rudolph’s nose on a foggy Christmas Eve. It’s truly treemendous! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas wlled with joy, laughter, and perhaps a little too much pudding. Thank you all for your support this year. See you in 2025! Lucy Humphrey Raring2go! Editor lucy.humphrey@raring2go.co.uk 3
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Showing at Theatres Near You Beauty and the Beast at Chequermead Theatre 7th December - 4th January 2025 Jack and the Beanstalk at The Hawth 13th December - 5th January 2025 Santa’s New Sleigh at The Capitol 9th December - 24th December Sleeping Beauty at Dorking Halls 20th December - 31st December Curtains up! Get ready to create magical memories with your family this winter! Dorking Halls is reopening on December 9th, just in time for you to enjoy “Sleeping Beauty,” a delightful pantomime for all ages. For a thrilling experience, “Dinosaur World Live” offers an interactive adventure perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts. With a variety of shows to choose from, it’s the ideal way to enjoy quality family time. Book your tickets today and let the theatre enchant your family this season! routines, and fabulous costumes. For the first time ever at Dorking Halls, pantomime with 3D projection! The Baddies at The Capitol 6th February - 7th February 2025 Meet the very worst Baddies in the world in this hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s story. The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious show featuring a witch, a troll, and an ancient ghost trying to scare a brave girl. It’s a laugh-out-loud riot for all the family. Rude Science at Dorking Halls 17th February 2025 Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, hightech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. This show transforms complex biology, physics, and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopedic science knowledge. Dinosaur World Live at The Hawth 17th February - 18th February 2025 Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Join our intrepid explorer to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing, life-like dinosaurs, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Microraptor, and Segnosaurus. Enjoy a special meet and greet after the show to make a new dinosaur friend. Book now before tickets become extinct! 7
The SnowmanTM A festive walk, re-living the magic of Raymond BriƂs’ heart-warming picture book. nationaltrust.org.uk/sheŹeldpark In collaboration with © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2024. © National Trust 2024. Registered charity no. 205846. Sheųeld Park & Garden 30 November- 12 January *Selected dates Meet Santa in his magical grotto at Squire’s Crawley, RH11 8PL From Sat 23 Nov – Tue 24 Dec* £9 per child, includes wrapped gift. £1 from every child ticket will be donated to charity. Visit squiresgardencentres.co.uk for details. nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans • nationaltrust.org.uk/standen Christmas at Nymans The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sat 23 Nov – Sun 5 Jan: 10am–4pm Step through the wardrobe into Narnia and explore scenes from the classic story inside the magically decorated house and outside in the garden. NA Christmas at Standen Finding Father Christmas See website for session times Join woodland sprites on an adventure to meet Father Christmas. £10 per child includes gift (accompanying adults £8) NA Normal admission applies Christmas at Nymans and Standen THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE © C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. 1950. Illustration by Pauline Baynes © copyright 1950 CS Lewis Pte Ltd. 8
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10 fun things to do as Sleigh Ride: If available in your area, take a sleigh ride through snowy fields or a winter wonderland. It's a charming and festive way to experience the beauty of winter. Winter Nature Walk: Wrap up and take a nature walk in a nearby park or forest. The landscape can be enchanting, with snow-covered trees and a peaceful atmosphere. Ice Skating: Find a local outdoor ice skating rink and spend an afternoon gliding on the ice. Skating is a fun and active way to enjoy the winter weather together. Skiing or Snowboarding: Head to a nearby (indoor) ski slope and enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding as a family. Whether you're beginners or seasoned pros, hitting the slopes can be a thrilling winter adventure. Build a Snowman: Embrace the winter weather by building a snowman together. Get creative with accessories like scarves, hats and buttons. It's a classic winter activity that brings joy to all ages.
a family this Winter Snowshoeing Adventure: Explore trails covered in snow by going snowshoeing. It's a great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise, and it's suitable for various skill levels. Winter Picnic: Pack a thermos with hot cocoa, prepare some winter snacks, and have a picnic in the snow. Find a scenic spot and enjoy the winter landscape around you. Snowball Fight and Fort Building: Engage in a friendly family snowball fight and get creative by building snow forts or snow sculptures. It's a playful way to enjoy the snow together. Winter Stargazing: On clear winter nights, bundle up in warm blankets and gaze at the stars. Use a stargazing app to identify constellations and enjoy the crisp winter air. Outdoor Winter Bonfire & Marshmallow Roast: If it's safe and allowed, set up an outdoor bonfire in the snow. Roast marshmallows, make s'mores, and enjoy the warmth of the fire while surrounded by a winter landscape.
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10 WINTER JOKES FOR KIDS. eakfast? Frosted 1. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes! t 2. Why did the boy keep his trumpet out in the snow? Because he liked cool music! a 3. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman! b get around? By riding an 4. How does a snowman get around? By riding an “icicle”! 5. Why did the snowman call his dog Frost? Because Frost bites! u t never gets hurt? Snow 6. What falls but never gets hurt? Snow! 7. How do you know when a snowman is happy? He has a big smile snowing on his face! s d all an old snowman? Wate 8. What do you call an old snowman? Water! at ver get cold? They wear snowcaps! 9. Why donʻt mountains ever get cold? They wear snowcaps! a eet each other? “Ice to m 10. How do snowmen greet each other? “Ice to meet you!”
FATHER CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO GODSTONE FARM! Father Christmas has his wellies on and is ready to welcome you to his enchanted rotto. With so many ma ical activities to enjoy, from ‘Jin le & Jan le’s Christmas Adventure’, an interactive and captivatin show, to festive cookie decoratin and crafts, this promises to be a Christmas like no other! ALL DECEMBER Jingle & Jangle’s Christmas Adventure WHAT’S GOOD TO DO MON 17 – TUE 18 FEB BOOK NOW! hawth.co.uk 16
The award-winning winter lantern trail 28 November 2024 – 1 January 2025 Book now, swap dates later. kew.org/glowwild 30 minutes from Brighton. Under 4s go free!
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25 Vaccines protect everyone. They are the best way to prevent very unpleasant and sometimes dangerous infections like measles, whooping cough and diphtheria. Childhood vaccinations protect your children from these illnesses and many others. Many children have missed their measles,mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines, amongst others, in recent years and it’s really important to ensure everyone possible has had all the recommended doses. You can check if any of their vaccines are missing by: • Looking in their Red Book • Contacting your family doctor (GP) for advice You can always ‘catch up’ with missing vaccines. Vaccines can also help reduce the risk of Are you and your family all protected from vaccine-preventable infections? It’s never too late to get the vaccinations you are eligible for. serious illness from respiratory infections like flu (in winter) and COVID-19. There is a new vaccine this year to protect older people, pregnant women and their babies against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Check out www.healthysurrey.org.uk/ immunisations for helpful information about all vaccines, including eligibility, or scan the QR code below. Talk to your GP or practice nurse if you think you have missed any. Knowing about the vaccines that are recommended for you, your family, as well as those you look after, will help everyone make informed choices about protecting their health. Ruth Hutchinson Director - Public Health Surrey County Council
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ANSWERS: 1: The Grinch - 2: Tintin - 3: Troy 4: Pharaoh - 5: Toy Story - 6: Alvin and the Chipmunks 7: A - 8: Litmus paper- 9: Puck - 10: Cycling 11: Madrid - 12: The Mersey LITERATURE 1 Who stole Christmas in a Dr Seuss book? 2 Who has a dog called Snowy and is friends with Captain Haddock? HISTORY AND POLITICS 3 Which city did the ancient Greeks by legend besiege for 10 years? 4 What title was given to the rulers of Ancient Egypt? ENTERTAINMENT 5 Sheriff Woody Pride and Buzz Lightyear are major characters in which series of films? 6 Which film had a 2009 follow-up described as “The Squeakquel”? SCIENCE AND NATURE 7 Which is the only vowel not on the top row of a computer keyboard? 8 What turns red in the presence of acid and blue in the presence of alkali? SPORT AND LEISURE 9 What is the object hit by the players in ice hockey called? 10 Which sport takes place in a velodrome? GEOGRAPHY AND TRAVEL 11 What is the capital city of Spain? 12 Liverpool lies on which river? Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating. THE
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Whilst out and about it's always fun to have something to look out for, so why not see how many different breeds of dogs you can spot on your walk? Did you know... • One of the oldest breeds, Pugs could have originated in China some 2,500 years ago. They were very fashionable in Victorian times and Queen Victoria loved them. A group of Pugs is called a �Grumbleu Did you notice anything odd about the pug's tail? Did you know... Don't be fooled by their small size, these mini dogs are bold and can be feisty. • They are the smallest breed of dog and are the only breed that has a hole in the skull at birth which closes as they mature. What colour was the Chihuahua you saw? Did you know... • Labradors were bred to collect and gently hold birds in their mouths. They love and get comfort from walking around with something in their mouth. They come in 4 colours - which colours have you seen today? Yellow•Chocolate•Red• Black Did you know... They are also known as Alsatians and are fiercely loyal. These dogs always want to be working. • They were originally sheep herding dogs but are now often seen working with the police and armed forces. They are either short or long haired and are usually black and tan, white or black. Did you know... Greyhounds existed in ancient Egypt making the breed over 4,000 years old. They can run at 45 miles an hour but don't need much exercise and love to lounge on a sofa. Greyhounds are happy lying down and standing up but don't really like to sit much. • How old was the greyhound u saw today?Were they wearing a muzzle anddid you ask the owner why? Did you know... Originated in England as a miniaturised version of the British bulldogs they were taken over to France in the 1800's. What do you remember most about the French Bulldog you saw today? Did you know... Intelligent, stubborn, and independent but also loyal and extremely affectionate. But because of their shape and weight {being quite front heavy) they do not swim well so it is best to keep them away from the wet stuff. Can you \nd out how the Bulldog has changed shape over the years? Did you know... The breed was created around 200 years ago by mixing English Bulldogs with small terriers and adding a little bit of collie. Staf]es� are very friendly and most adore children. They come in lots of colours. Did you know... There are two common types of long coated retriever - the golden retriever and the flat coated {black haired) retriever. They look a bit like hairy versions of the Labrador and love to carry things in their mouths. Which have you seen today? Golden • Flat coated Did you know... There are so many types of spaniel you could have met on your walk today. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cocker Spaniel•Springer Spaniel The small Cavalier King Charles was bred to be company for humans but all other spaniels were bred to work outside with their humans. What do they all have in common (think ears) Did you know... An active and extremely intelligent breed these dogs just love having a job to do. A Collie holds the record for knowing the most English words - recognising over 1,000 words! Originally used for herding they will often try to herd their human family when out on a walk. Did you know... Jack Russells are really hard to train.They are energetic, mischievous and independent. Most Jack Russells will try to chase anything, they love to dig and will go down rabbit holes. These little dogs do not appear to be as common as they once were... have you seen one today? Please always speak to a dog's owner before you approach a dog and whilst everyone is keeping their distance we recommend you don't touch other dogs at all. 26
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