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3 Raring2go! 2 HELLO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk I hope everyone has had a good start to the year! I am so ready for Spring! We have packed this Spring issue with loads of ideas of things to do and places to go not just during the Easter hols but also looking ahead to the Summer too. You will have seen on the cover we are featuring Car-Fest this year, the UK’s biggest family fundraising festival founded by Chris Evans. If you’ve never been to a festival with the kids before then you must read our family festival survival guide written by local festival legend Shyne from Guildford’s Shynefest! We’ve rounded up all the Easter Egg Hunts in the area too including National Trust favourites Dapdune Wharf and Polesden Lacey on page 11. We also look ahead to the Easter Holiday with our Holiday Club Round Up featuring local camps and clubs to suit children of all ages including Muddy Boots, Camp Beaumont, and theatre favourites Stagecoach. It won’t be long until the Summer is here so hang in there, the sun is coming! Hi Guys! 2024 Gemma x THE TEAM Editor & Publisher: Gemma Campbell Editorial: Jane Yeo & Gemma Campbell Design: Neil Fawcett, Whiteleaf Design GET IN TOUCH 07841 156 821 gemma.campbell@raring2go.co.uk COMING TO G LIVE THIS SPRING 0343 310 0055 GLive.co.uk BARBIE THU 21 MAR MISS CONGENIALITY THU 18 APR PRETTY WOMAN THU 23 MAY NOTTING HILL THU 20 JUN WED 10 APR SAT 13 APR SAT 27 APR SAT 25 MAY CRAFT CAFÉ FREE EVENT! FRI 22 MAR Mosaic Art FRI 26 APR Mindfulness Colouring FRI 31 MAY Wellbeing Jar FRI 28 JUN Cross Stitch Photo by Capture the Countryside 2023
Saturday 2nd March Farnborough Craft Fair Join us for our craft fayre in Farnborough town centre. Whether you are looking for a unique gift, something for your home or some creation inspiration for your own projects - there is something for everyone. Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March World Book Day weekend - Dapdune Wharf Come fancy dressed as your favourite book character to celebrate World Book Day Weekend at Dapdune Wharf. Join in with storytelling and the children’s book swap, write a river tale and take part in book themed craft activities. Visit the second-hand Book Shed too, where you’ll find reading for all ages, even the grown-ups! Sunday 10th March Mother’s Day at Hatchlands Park Treat your mum to a day at Hatchlands Park. Free entry for mums NAA Saturday 16th March - 16th April Boom & Bloom! - Winchester Science Centre Spring into a new season of exciting science fun at Boom & Bloom! Outside things are beginning to bloom and inside our experiments are set to go boom. As well as all the usual Science Centre fun, there’ll be even more on offer to excite all ages Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th March Tractor Rally - Rural Life Museum Join us in the March sunshine and explore the Museum, literally filled with tractors of all types. Each day concludes with a grand tractor parade! With the whole Museum to explore, 20 historic buildings and our vast collection of some 30,000 objects telling the story of everyday life in the countryside, prepare for a whole day of fun filled family activities! WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO! Friday 22nd March - 14th April Find Camberley’s Spring Bunnies Help us find our 8 Spring Bunnies hidden in businesses around the town. Running from 22nd March to 14th April 2024. Keep an eye on our socials for regular updates on this event #LoveCamberley Saturday 23rd March – 14th April EGGSplorers! – Chessington World of Adventures Looking for family fun this Easter Break? Look no further than EGGSplorers as it returns for its second year with an Easter Activity Trail, Easter Bunny meet and greet and show. Whether you’re visiting over the Easter weekend or during Easter school holidays you’ll have an unforgettable wild adventure. Enjoy everything EGGsplorers has to offer, as well as entry to the Theme Park, Zoo and SEA LIFE. Saturday 23rd March – 21st April Easter Trail: Cooking up a feast with Grizwald the Griffin, Polesden Lacey Spring has sprung and Grizwald the Griffin has come to life. Grizwald is cooking up an Easter feast, but he’s never made one before, so he’ll need your help! Follow the interactive trail around the grounds, where there will be plenty of fun activities for all of the family. Once you help Grizwald prepare for an Easter feast, this friendly Griffin may even say thank you and reward you with an Easter treat! Sunday 24th March Ascot Family Race Day The first family Raceday of 2024 offers a thrilling combination of top class Jumps racing and free themed activities for racegoers of all ages. Young racegoers can embrace the charm of countryside-themed attractions within the Queen Anne Enclosure. There are animals to encounter, roaming entertainers to meet, and arts and crafts skills to learn. But that’s not all. Follow our Furlong Friends trail, sit-back and watch a cinema screening, or maybe even get your face painted. And no wondrous day would be complete without a visit from the Gruffalo himself. Tuesday 2nd April – Thursday 11th April Easter Holidays at West Horsley Place Hop over to West Horsley Place for a rabbit trail and crafts this Easter holidays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays in the school holidays the Manor House and formal gardens will be open for visitors. Book for Tuesday 2 April, Thursday 4 April, Tuesday 9 April or Thursday 11 April and family activities are included in your tickets including, the chance to explore the history of the manor house and a host of make-and-take crafts available for young children, all with a Easter theme. Tuesday 2nd – Friday 12th April Create & Grow – Squires Garden Centres Plant a Colourful Spring Basket - £6.50 Plant three colourful plants in a wicker basket, decorated with a raffia bow, to create a lovely gift or place in your garden. Advanced booking essential. Spring Flower Hunt - £2.50 Follow the clues around the centre to help find the magic word and receive a sweet treat*- £2.50. No booking required. Tuesday 2nd April Milkshake Live On Holiday - Camberley Theatre Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure! Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed! Wednesday 3rd - Thursday 4th April Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out - Princes Hall Aldershot Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out! Join Peppa, along with her family and friends as they go to the zoo and also the beach for a special party - it’s going to be an exciting and fun packed day. Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April Surrey Hills Spring Fair - Rural Life Centre A weekend celebrating the onset of spring, bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts at the Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford. This Spring Fair is a unique opportunity to celebrate spring in the beautiful setting of the Rural Life Living Museum, where visitors can experience a wide range of fun and exciting activities that celebrate spring and showcase the richness of the culture, heritage and natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. 5 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! 4 WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Sunday 24th March Brooklands Mini Day - Brooklands Museum All types of Mini (including the modern BMW models) are invited to this annual event, so expect displays in all areas of the Museum site. From the oldest to the newest, this year’s event will see some of the earliest examples nestling among hundreds of Minis and their variations including vans and pickups. As always Test Hill will be in action in the morning and afternoon. Friday 29th - Sunday 31st March The Gruffalo’s Child - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. Monday 1st April Exciting Science - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford This brand new, thrilling and educational show will amaze and astound all ages from four years & upwards, as it puts the ‘exciting’ back into ‘science’. With fun and fact-filled experiments, watch in amazement as they recreate a volcanic eruption, turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with a smoke blaster!
Monday 14th April London Bus Museum Spring Gathering 2024 at Brooklands Museum The South East’s biggest, longest-running and best-loved bus show is back and will be a fabulous day out for families and transport enthusiasts alike. The show is expected to attract around 100 visiting buses and coaches, old and new, from London and all over the UK. For the family, there are the bus excursions and two free circular service routes to ride, children’s activities and more. All the Brooklands Museum attractions and displays will be open including cars, motorbikes, bicycles and aircraft. Friday 19th - Sunday 21st April Zog and The Flying Doctors - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress! Saturday 13th April Science Museum - The Live Stage Show - G Live, Guildford This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family show will ensure to capture the fascination of the whole family whilst learning something new and exciting too. Saturday 20th April Guns & Drums - Aldershot Military Museum’s 40th Birthday To celebrate the museum’s 40th birthday, we’re bringing back a classic favourite from our event programme. Join reenactors, military bands and historians for a birthday party to remember! Saturday 27th April Out Of The Hat! - G Live, Guildford When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest magic show! But HOW do you make real magic happen? What ingredients do you need and who can help them? Along the way they encounter some fabulous characters who all help to create their dream. Will the conjuring trick work and will anything EVER come out of the hat? Saturday 25th May Don’t Panic! We Can Save The Planet - G Live, Guildford A new live comedy show from James Campbell for children age 6-11 that’s perfect for anyone who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior. Based around his latest book Don’t Panic! We CAN Save The Planet is a unique eco comedy stand up show in which children’s comedian and author James Campbell inspires children to do something about the climate crisis, pollution and ducks with swords. Tuesday 7th - Sunday 12th May The Wizard of Oz - New Victoria Theatre Woking Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals comes to Woking. Starring Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as The Wicked Witch Of The West, this spectacular production will be truly magical for all the family. Saturday 11th & 12th May Village at War Weekend - Rural Life Living Museum May, 1944. Allied troops amass in the towns and villages of the South of England in preparation for the largest amphibious landing of troops the world has ever seen. Tilford, a Village at War is one of the premier second world war re-enactment events in the UK and the Rural Life Museum is pleased and proud to host this outstanding event once again in 2024.The day begins and ends with the colours ceremony on the village green, visitors explore the military encampments, visit the control room, witness bomb disposal, learn about rationing and the war on the home front and experience the chaos of an air raid. Don’t forget to drop into the Frensham dance hall and take a turn round the dance floor! Saturday 11th May Lightwater Village Fete A traditional fete supporting your local village featuring donkey rides , click agility dog display, Terri Jayne Theatre Arts, Gordon’s School Pipe Band, flower festival, food stalls, refreshments & bars as well as children’s rides and inflatables. Wednesday 15th - Sunday 19th May Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - New Victoria Theatre, Woking Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story for children and later made into the famous 1968 film, in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts (Adam Garcia- Wicked, Kiss Me,Kate, Coyote Ugly) who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts (Liam Fox- Emmerdale), they end up on a fantastical adventure to far off lands. Their heart-warming journey makes CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG a fun-filled hit for all the family. Thursday 30th May Rapunzel - Camberley Theatre Scott Ritchie Productions proudly presents this fun tangled musical adventure. With a wicked witch, a feisty heroine, a tap dancing horse and a host of adventures, Rapunzel promises to be a vibrant take on a classic and much loved story. Packed with songs, dance routines and jokes a-plenty, there is something for everyone to love, so book your tickets now for this critically acclaimed family production. Thursday 30th May Fireman Sam - Princes Hall Aldershot Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure! Saturday 8th June Victoria Day – Aldershot Victoria Day is a fun-filled day of family activities, live music, dance and forty stalls throughout Aldershot town centre. It celebrates Aldershot’s close ties with Queen Victoria and attracts thousands of visitors to the town. 7 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! 6 WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Sunday 7th April Crockodogopig by trickyart - Farnham Maltings A fresh, fun-filled family show that combines live music, puppetry, comedy, and beatboxing to tell the story of a mixed-up creature who has lost his Happy. You are invited to follow Crock as he embarks on a quest to retrieve his stolen Happy from the wicked Kangalouse. What sinister scheme does the Kangalouse have up his sleeve? Thursday 11th April Treasure Island - Camberley Set sail with our talented cast of performers as they take you on an action-packed journey to find the legendary buried treasure. Get ready to cheer for your favourite heroes, boo the dastardly villains, and sing along to catchy tunes that will have you tapping your feet! Embark on a thrilling quest alongside young Jane Hawkins, as she discovers a mysterious treasure map that leads to untold riches. Thursday 11th - Saturday 13th April Rare Productions: Sleeping Beauty - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Rare Productions latest ‘fairytale show’ comes to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this April. Sleeping Beauty is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful princess who falls under a curse from an evil fairy. According to the curse, the princess would prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel on her 18th birthday and would die. A good fairy, however, intervenes and alters the curse, stating that the princess will instead sleep for 100 years and can only be awakened by true love’s kiss. Saturday 13th April The Selfish Giant by Tiny & Tall Productions - Farnham Maltings Inspired by the children’s story The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde, come and explore an unusual friendship and discover how even the grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when spring finally comes.
9 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! 8 WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk 30TH MAR - 14TH APR Join us for an egg-cellent time full of family fun on the farm! Get ready to meet the cutest baby animals on the farm, plus enjoy spring crafts, character meet & greets, egg slime making* plus all the usual Godstone Farm fun! *additional cost SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GODSTONE FARM! today! Celebrate the Gruffalo’s birthday at Alice Holt Forest Find the missing party items, pick a present for the Gruffalo and enjoy lots more fun trail activities! Grab a trail pack to get the party started. £4 Only Find out more: forestryengland.uk/ The Gruffalo ©1999 & TM Julia Donaldson/ Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd. All the usual Science Centre fun PLUS Eggs-travaganza Easter Hunt and Bubble Trouble live science show! Weekends and school holidays 16th March to 15th April Book now winchestersciencecentre.org Fri Mar Sun Apr The giant Easter egg hunt Your visit supports our work as a charity.
Here’s our selection of the best Easter Egg hunts and trails in the area to help plan out your Easter Holidays and discover where all the best chocolate can be found! 29th March –14th April Elm Farm Head to Elm Nursery this Easter for an Easter bunny hunt on the farm! Entry includes farm admission and costs £6 per child and £5 per adult (under 2’s free) and includes a treat prize! Open 10am -3:30pm daily (last admission 3pm). Animal food is £1 / bag. Come and wish all our animals a very ‘Happy Easter!’. There are lots of animals to see on the farm; alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens, ponies, guinea pigs, rabbits and more. No need to pre-book. Pottery painting with Fired Frog Pottery and a face painter can also be found on the farm on selected dates! 29th March – 1st April Hatchlands Park Limber up for our family Easter trail at Hatchlands Park over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Have a go at games, challenges and even some poetry and then collect your Easter treat at the end. £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and a chocolate egg. 29th March – 1st April Dapdune Wharf Bounce through our rabbit racecourse, test out your archery skills, plant a seed, add your pledge to nature and discover what’s in our mystery wellies plus so much more! It promises to be a hippity hoppity adventure. 29th March- 1st April Easter Trail at Albury Vineyard We are excited to open the vineyard for Easter! Our self-guided vineyard tour features stunning views over the Surrey Hills and is a great way to find out more about English wine. Kids will love our Easter themed trail with a chocolate treat at the end. 23rd March- 7th April Winkworth Arboretum Hop to Winkworth to help Basil the Bunny start his first day as the Easter Bunny’s assistant. Become Basil’s alarm clock, race him to work, and meet his Easter friends! Egg Hunts! 29th March- 14th April The giant Easter egg hunt, Wisley Follow our garden trail and help the Easter Bunny find his friends who are playing hide and seek at Wisley! As you explore, search for the giant eggs decorated with brand new competition-winning designs and learn all about spring and what you can do at home for nature and wildlife. Once you’ve found all the eggs, you’ll be rewarded with a free chocolatey treat! 29th March -14th April Easter Egg Hunt at Hindhead Commons, Devil’s Punchbowl Spring into nature this Easter, with our nature inspired trail around Hindhead Commons and enjoy games and challenges for the whole family. 1st -16th April Egg-straordinary Dragon Trail, Painshill Find all the dragons and their eggs at Painshill this Easter holiday with our family statue trail. This springtime, magical beasts have come to the landscape to lay their eggs; can you make your way through the park and find them all? 11 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! 10 EASTER FUN! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
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15 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! 14 WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Awaits Book online and save up to £6.50 wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/family-friendly * includes chocolate egg (free-from alternative available) Easter in Surrey 23 Mar–7 Apr Meet Basil the Bunny and his Easter friends at Winkworth Arboretum 23 Mar–14 Apr Hop through the garden on an Easter bunny-themed trail at Claremont Landscape Garden 23 Mar–21 Apr Help Grizwald the Griffin cook up an Easter feast at Polesden Lacey 29 Mar–1 Apr There are lots of activities to enjoy at Hatchlands Park – you can even create your own poem 29 Mar–1 Apr Spring into action at Dapdune Wharf with games and challenges on the island 29 Mar–14 Apr Discover your inner bunny with Easter activities along the play trail at Box Hill 29 Mar–14 Apr Enjoy adventures in nature at Hindhead Commons Enjoy an Easter adventure at a National Trust place near you this spring. £3 per trail* GUILDFORD SURREY Use code TREETOP24 for £5 off your booking! Terms & Conditions apply. Offer expires 30/06/24 Find us at GU1 1HB C M Y CM MY CY CMY K WW Draft 4 copy.pdf 1 30/01/2024 12:38:15
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! 16 +Weekdays only. Excludes Chertsey. *Advanced booking essential. Easter Holidays Book online Tue 2 – Fri 12 April, 9.30am – 1.30pm+ Planting activity* & spring flower hunt Visit squiresgardencentres.co.uk This summer, CarFest presented by bp pulse will be revving up for a huge party, with enough activities and attractions to keep the whole family entertained - from live music, adventure and comedy to classic cars, famous faces and cookery demonstrations. The stunning Beverley Knight will be taking on the stage on Friday, Olly Murs will be headlining CarFest on Saturday night, and legendary UB40 featuring Ali Campbell on Sunday! Other music acts announced include Deacon Blue, Scouting for Girls, Sam Ryder, Reef, The Feeling, Furnace and the Fundamentals and Billington & Quinn, with many more still to be announced. CarFest is the UK’s largest family fundraising festival, created by radio presenter Chris Evans, for the sole purpose of raising funds for hugely deserving charities. Since its conception, the festival has raised millions for its partner charities and is about so much more than just music or cars! CarFest presented by bp pulse CarFest 2024 features a whopping seven magical festivals all in the same location, across three glorious days: AdventureFest, KidsFest, FoodFest, RetroFest, SpaFest, StarFest, and of course, CarFest! Each festival will be filled of activities for the whole family, demos and discussion panels hosted by industry experts, plus hilarious chats with some of the UK’s leading stars of TV, film, comedy, sport, literature and wellbeing including, comedian Rob Brydon, author Ben Miller, astronaut Tim Peake, medical doctor Dr Rangan Chatterjee, baker Briony May Williams and plenty more. So, whether you love exploring the great outdoors, watching cars performing jaw-dropping stunts, or just want to hear from some of your favourite celebrities and wellness gurus there will be something for everyone! Check out their website for the Main Stage daily line-up to get an idea of all the amazing tunes you’ll be able to sing and dance to over the weekend. Don’t miss out on the family festival of the summer - grab your tickets now and get ready to party! CarFest 2024 is taking place at Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire, during the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend 23rd-25th August. Find out more on www.carfest.org 17 CARFEST 2024 Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk WEDS 3 - THURS 4 APRIL 01252 329155 www.princeshall.com
raring2go.co.uk 19 FESTIVAL FUN! Raring2go! SATURDAY , 1 1 4 ’ / / PLUSSILENT DISCO 3 STAGES CAMPING GLAMPING KIDS ACTIVITIES LOCAL AUTHORS BARS & FOOD COURT FESTIVAL STALLS COMEDIANS ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND MORE... SHYNEFEST.UK IN AID OF FAUX FIGHTERS THE MARLEY EXPERIENCE COUNTERFEIT KYLIE SORTED FOR CHEESE & FIZZ FRIDAY 6 FOO FIGHTERS TRIBUTE BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE KYLIE MINOGUE TRIBUTE FEEB & THE QUEEN PIXIE MCCANN PARAMANZA THE PRE-NUPS JOE KELLINOS MIRACLE MEDICINE SHOW THE COLOUR BLIND MONKS EMILY HALLETT THE DIVAS DOUBTING THOMAS THE TRUE DECIEVERS FAIRIE THE MISSING PAGES PETER HOBBS SUGAR DARLING FRI 31ST MAY - SAT 1ST JUNE MERRIST WOOD COLLEGE, GUILDFORD, SURREY. GU3 3PE 9 - Safeguard their hearing Festivals can be quite loud, so it’s crucial to protect your children’s sensitive ears. Invest in a pair of ear defenders specifically designed for kids. To find the most suitable ones, take a moment to read product reviews and choose accordingly. 10 - Protect your skin from the sun Even on cloudy days, it’s crucial to regularly apply sun cream to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Don’t forget to reapply throughout the day to keep everyone’s skin safe. If you forget to bring sunscreen, most festivals will have an essentials stall/shop, or the first aid tent will have sun cream. Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and create lasting memories with your family. By being prepared and organised, you can make your experience less stressful and more enjoyable. In addition to the tips mentioned above, here are a few other handy items to bring along: • A torch or solar-powered lantern for nighttime visibility, especially for those nighttime visits to the loo. • Solar fairy lights to add a cosy touch to your tent. • If possible, set up a big flag or bunting near your tent to easily spot it in the crowd. • Don’t forget to bring fully charged power bank phone chargers to stay connected throughout the festival. If you’re planning on taking children along to a festival, perhaps for the first time, here are some invaluable tips to ensure that you and your family have an unforgettable weekend. 1 – Lost kids Upon arrival at the festival, take some time to sit down with your children and explain what to do if they get lost. Show them what the festival stewards look like or instruct them to approach a mother with young children for help. All festivals have designated areas for lost children, usually located near the first aid point. Dressing your child in brightly coloured clothing can also make it easier to spot them in a crowd. Additionally, consider giving them glow sticks to wear as bracelets when it starts getting dark, as this will help you locate them if they wander off. It will also add a touch of excitement for the kids. 2 - Use wristbands with contact information To avoid any potential separation, write your contact details on a wristband and securely attach it to your child’s wrist. While most festivals provide wristbands, it’s always wise to confirm this beforehand to ensure you’re fully prepared. 3 - Stay hydrated Most festivals provide drinking water stations where you can refill your bottles. Bringing your own empty bottles not only saves money but also helps reduce plastic waste. 4 – Food and drink Most festivals will not allow food or drink past the campsite, but will allow baby food/milk and kids snacks. Definitely check their policy first. 5 - Be prepared for minor injuries Have a small first aid kit on hand. This way, you’ll be prepared for any small cuts or bumps that may occur during the festival. While there will be first aid areas available, it’s helpful to bring essentials like antibacterial wipes & plasters. 6 - Prepare for messiness Festivals can get messy, especially if it rains. Pack extra clothes for your children to change into if they get wet or muddy. Additionally, bring wipes as they come in handy for quick clean-ups. 7 - Stay dry in any weather No matter what the forecast says, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for rain. Make sure to pack waterproof coats or ponchos that can easily fit in your bag. This way, you’ll be ready for any unexpected showers that may come your way. 8 - Avoid getting stuck in the mud To prevent getting stuck in muddy areas, it’s important to have a pram or cart with sturdy wheels. This will ensure that you can easily navigate through any muddy patches without any trouble. Additionally, some larger festivals hire out carts. Before attending, check if they have this facility available and the cost. Shyne’s Top Tips for taking your kids to a festival 18 Raring2go! FESTIVAL FUN!
21 Raring2go! FESTIVAL FUN! 20 WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk One of the South of England’s fastest growing, family-friendly festivals, the Haslemere Fringe is back in 2024, running from Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July. The Fringe takes place every two years on Lion Green in the heart of Haslemere and features several stages with something for audiences of all ages, including amazing Headliners, over 50 live bands, emerging new talent, dance acts, comedy, poetry, children’s entertainment, local artisans and so much more. The Headliners for Sunday have been announced as multimillion-selling BRIT Award winners Blue and iconic 80s band T’Pau! One of the most successful bands of the noughties, Blue is made up of Duncan James, Simon Webbe, THE 2024 HASLEMERE FRINGE FESTIVAL BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! Lee Ryan and Antony Costa, and known for epic songs such as “All Rise”, “One Love” and “Sorry seems to be the Hardest Word” performed with Elton John. The Haslemere Fringe are proud to be one of Blue’s Greatest Hits Tour venues. T’Pau, led by power vocalist Carol Decker, enjoyed a string of hits in the late 80’s and early 90’s - most notably “China in your Hand” and “Heart and Soul.” More amazing Headliners will be announced soon, so follow HaslemereFringeFestival on Facebook and Instagram and book tickets via www.haslemerefringe.co.uk THE ACCLAIMED RIVER TOUR IS BACK! TOWER BRIDGE QUAY terriblethames.com FAMILY TICKETS FROM £60 5 MINS WALK FROM TOWER HILL
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27 Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Enter in teams of 2- 4 people. Choose a Male, Female, Mixed or Family Team. Multi-discipline challenges on foot and bike, but be prepared for surprise special stages. Follow a route, and use your map (provided) to locate and collect checkpoints. Short course options are available (you are free to skip checkpoints) Aim to collect all the checkpoints in the fastest time to be declared the winner. Designed for families and individuals of all fitness levels, this mini adventure race aims to promote a sense of team achievement and love of the outdoors. Wolf cub CHALLENGE Our 12-20km challenge is ideal whether you are just looking for an epic outdoor adventure, or a seasoned Adventure Racer looking to hone their fast paced skills. Gather your pack: all you need are trainers & a bike CHOOSE YOUR race: What is Adventure Racing? THE PACK CHALLENGE Family Friendly SIGN UP TODAY: WWW.SOUTHEASTAR.CO.UK @South East AR sear.adventureracing Adventure Events 2024 (or enter both back-to back) 2024 EVENTS: LIPHOOK, HANTS 21 SEP ALBURY, SURREY 16 JUN 3-7km trail run 10- 15km mtb bike Navigation Special stage Start 9:00 START 11:00 4 -5km mtb bike Special Stage 2 - 3km trail run ALL SINGLE BUS FARES NOW £2* OR LESS Part of the single fare capped scheme *Variations and exclusions apply. Ends 31st October 2023. WHERE WILL YOUR BUS TAKE YOU? £2*
29 FAMILY SERVICES Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO! What’s on for adults? This Spring 27th January – 2nd June Grayson Perry’s The Vanity of Small Differences, The Lightbox, Woking Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry’s The Vanity of Small Differences is on display for the first time in Surrey and tells the story of Tim Rakewell, embarking on a journey of twenty-first century social mobility. No need to pre-book, just turn up! 16th March MASSAOKE 80s v 90s, G Live MASSAOKE bring their 80s v 90s show to Guildford for the first time. Get ready for a spandex-clad showdown between the biggest hairbrush anthems of the 80s and the the greatest smash hits of the 90s. Are you team Toto or are you a Destiny’s Child? Bon Jovi or Britney? Eminem or Erasure? Dress up as your decade and fight for your right to party! 25th March Whole Lotta Comedy Club - Electric Theatre Guildford Whole Lotta Comedy presents a rip-roaring evening of laughs, featuring a smorgasbord of stand-up from some of the best comedians the UK circuit has to offer. Each month’s show will see a different line-up, with a variety of comedy ranging from traditional standup to musical acts, observational, and the dark and daft. Headline acts include Hal Cruttenden, and Paul McCaffrey and others to be announced from TV shows including Live At The Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Mock the Week! 28th March 80s Live! Princes Hall Theatre, Aldershot You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK - 80s Live! Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug. 6th-7th April 2024 Surrey Hill Spring Fair, Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford A weekend celebrating the onset of spring, bringing together the very best of Surrey’s food, drink, art and crafts.This Spring Fair is a unique opportunity to celebrate spring in the beautiful setting of the Rural Life Living Museum, where visitors can experience a wide range of fun and exciting activities that celebrate spring and showcase the richness of the culture, heritage and natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. 19th-21st April Loseley Spring Show 2024, Loseley Park We will have over 40 garden and artesian food stalls located in the Walled Gardens. Onsite catering and refreshments will be offered by the Loseley Park catering and events team. A unique opportunity to view Loseley gardens as they spring into life prior to opening to the public for our opening season! 27th April Women in Rock, Camberley Theatre Guaranteed to make you dance and sing along to this spectacular show pays homage to artists such as Suzi Quatro, Janis Joplin, Cher, Tina Turner, Pink, Blondie, Heart, Pat Benatar, Belinda Carlisle and Joan Jett, the set list is one classic after another and has something for the everyone. 11th- 12th May The Big purple Wellness Weekend, Merrist Wood Join us for a chilled, blissful day or weekend in the Surrey countryside. Activities will include Sound Baths including a huge gong bath with InHolistics, Yoga and chanting workshops with Karuna Yoga, drumming with the Shanti Sisters and much more! 8th June Fitness and Flow Retreat, Cowdray Hall The Ali C Fitness Hub and Rachel Shaw Yoga are teaming up to offer you a complete Fitness and Flow Day Retreat this Summer. Including yoga, a strength session, a guided walk, tea and cake, a delicious lunch and much more, it promises to be the ultimate escape! Book now on the Ali C Fitness Hub website www.alicfitnesshub.com/eventsretreats Spring has almost sprung and we couldn’t be happier! It has been a long winter! Here’s our pick of what’s on locally for grown ups. 28 CONCERNED ABOUT THE COST OF ENERGY BILLS? COLD HOUSE IN WINTER? WORRIED ABOUT YOUR HOME’S ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT? Funding is available for low-income, hard-to-heat properties in Surrey to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Supported by: Energy Centre, 9 Poole Road, Woking, GU21 6DY www.actionsurrey.org 0800 783 2503 ČƥĿūŠ ¬ƭƑƑĚNj Ŀƙ î ¡îƑƥŠĚƑƙĺĿƎ ƙČĺĚŞĚ ŞîŠîijĚē ċNj ¹ĺîŞĚƙØĚNj ¬ƭƙƥîĿŠîċŕĚ ūŞŞƭŠĿƥĿĚƙ gƥē ȳî ČūŞƎîŠNj ūDžŠĚē ċNj ØūŒĿŠij ūƑūƭijĺ ūƭŠČĿŕȴȡ ¹ĺĚ ƑĚijĿƙƥĚƑĚē ūljǛČĚ ūlj ¹ĺîŞĚƙØĚNj Sustainable Communities Ltd is: The St Botolph Building, 138 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7AR. Company No: 03835131. VAT No. 917 9263 93. Printed on FSC paper. Action Surrey is an impartial energy advice service working in partnership with local authorities and Surrey County Council.
There’s just something so satisfying about cleaning when it comes to spring. But nobody wants to spend hours cleaning when there is a cleaning hack to be had! Move over Mrs Hinch, we’ve got you sorted this Spring! 1 Use Old T-Shirts to Wipe Down Mirrors When sorting clothes, set aside any old cotton T-shirts— they are excellent for giving mirrors a streak- and lint-free clean. For a chemical-free clean, mix white vinegar, distilled water, and a few drops of an essential oil. 2 Use rubber gloves to remove pet hair The easiest way to remove pet hair; rubber gloves! Don a pair of gloves and wipe down soft furnishings and carpets, with the fur sticking to the rubber. Then, wash your hands and the hair will unstick. Ta-dah! 3 Remove water rings with just a hairdryer & olive oil Get rid of dreaded water marks easily with a hairdryer and some olive oil. Blast the water ring on high heat until it begins to disappear, before rubbing a bit of olive oil on the area once the mark has gone to recondition the wood. 4 Steam clean your microwave If you’ve got stubborn food stains on the inside of your microwave, you can make them much easier to remove by steaming them first. Fill a bowl with water, white vinegar and some essential oil before turning it on for five minutes and the stains will then be much easier to clean off 5 Refresh Mattresses Sprinkle baking soda on your mattress, let it sit for a few hours to absorb odors, then vacuum it up. Rotate and flip your mattress to help maintain its shape and comfort. 6 Clean Blinds with Tongs and Microfiber Cloth Wrap microfiber cloths around the ends of a pair of kitchen tongs and secure them with rubber bands. Use this makeshift tool to clean both sides of your blinds at once. Spring Clean! 7 Remove Carpet Indentations with Ice Cubes Place ice cubes in indented areas of your carpet and let them melt completely. Once the water has evaporated, fluff up the carpet fibers with a fork or your fingers to remove the indentation. 8 Clean the bath with grapefruit The most environmentally friendly way to clean your bath! Simply cut a grapefruit in half, sprinkle it with some salt and rub it around the bath. No harsh chemicals or products needed! 9 Keep clean with cling film This is the best trick for keeping your fridge clean! Line each shelf with a layer of cling film and every week replace it with a new one. Any crumbs or spillages will be lifted and thrown away with the plastic. You can do the same with your grill and oven, using foil. 10 Disinfect sponges in the microwave Sponges can easily become dirty when doing a spring clean but you can give them a bit of a refresh by sprinkling over a small amount of lemon juice and then popping them in the microwave for two minutes. But do make sure your sponge is metal-free! Raring2go! SPRING CLEANING! 30 Reading Eggs is the perfect way to teach your child to read. Designed by experienced educators, children follow structured, one-on-one lessons that teach phonics, sight words and reading skills in a fun way. In fact, 91% of parents see an improvement in just a few weeks! 20 million users & 16,000 schools worldwide Proven to boost reading & math skills in just 15 minutes/day! FREE 30-DAY TRIAL 1.1 million lessons every week ✔ Used in over 193 countries readingeggs.co.uk/spring Scan QR code for 30-Day FREE trial *This 30-day free trial offer allows you to add up to 4 children. You will be charged at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before this time. You can cancel any time by selecting the ‘Cancel Subscription’ option located on the ‘Manage My Subscription’ page in your family dashboard. Offer is valid for new UK customers only, until 31st July 2024. in 30 Days Learn to Read FREE!
33 Raring2go! EDUCATION 32 EDUCATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Barrow Hills - Witley Activity Afternoon – Discover the magic of Science Monday 11th March St Hilary’s – Godalming Monday 4th March Friday 8th March Saturday 27th April Highfield & Brookham Friday 15th March Saturday 27th April Edgeborough Friday 8th March Churcher’s College Junior & Nursery: Friday 1st March & Friday 10th May Senior & Sixth Form: Tuesday 12th March & Tuesday 14th May Aldro Saturday 27th April SCHOOL OPEN DAYS St Nicholas – Fleet Saturday 2nd March Friday 19th April St Catherine’s Bramley Friday 15th March Wednesday 18th May They also offer 1:1 tours if you are unable to make the above dates. Please call Sarah Waller, Registrar on 01483 899665 or email prepadmissions@ stcatherines.info Tormead – Guildford Friday 8th March Friday 10th May Hall Grove – Bagshot Friday 8th March Thursday 8th May Longacre - Shamley Green, Guildford 1-2-1 Tours with Headteacher Matthew Bryan are available on request. St Edmunds – Hindhead Saturday 18th May Barfield – Farnham Friday 3rd May Rydes Hill – Guildford One to one personal tours with our Headmistress throughout the year. Join us for our Whole School Open Evening on Friday 10 May A REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT EDUCATION JOIN US FOR AN OPEN MORNING DAY & BOARDING | SURREY | CO-ED | 3-18 YRS REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT SINCE 1925 | WWW.FRENSHAM.ORG registrar@saintedmunds.co.uk OPEN MORNINGS Visit us at one of our upcoming ...to see what life at St. Edmund’s is all about. An education that balances academics and fun TO REGISTER SCAN HERE Bespoke Talk & Tours available weekly To book, email admissions@royal.surrey.sch.uk WWW.ROYAL-SCHOOL.ORG | T: +44 (0)1428 605805 Excellent in all areas ISI Inspection 2023 SEPTEMBER 2024 START Registrations are still open - contact us today. FIND US ON FARNHAM LANE, HASLEMERE, SURREY Future Ready Independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 10 to 18
35 Raring2go! EDUCATION EDUCATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Wednesday 6 March Wednesday 8 May BOOK NOW rgsg.co.uk Limited spaces available for Sept 2024/25 Spring Open Mornings 34 The government’s recently announced update to its childcare support system aims to allow more parents greater access to detailed and personalised information about what they and their children are entitled to. An Eligibility checker childcarechoices.gov.uk now provides details on the support available to families, based on factors such as the child's age and family income. The government's largest-ever investment in childcare aims to save working parents up to £6,500 per year for those using 30 hours of childcare. Additionally, £100 million has been earmarked to areas around the UK to increase childcare settings' physical space and create thousands of new childcare places across the country. The Education Secretary strongly emphasised the government's commitment to providing accessible and flexible childcare, addressing the many challenges faced by working parents. The initiative includes offering quality childcare outside of school hours and increasing early years places where needed. Parents and care providers are encouraged to visit the Childcare Choices website to determine their eligibility for the various support options. As part of the childcare plan, £289 million has been allocated to local authorities from the wraparound childcare fund, ensuring primary school children can access childcare between 8 am and 6 pm. The goal is to achieve universal access to wraparound childcare for primary age school children in all areas by 2026. This announcement aligns with the Department for Work and Pensions' recent increase in monthly childcare support for parents on Universal Credit, reaching up to £951 for one child or £1,630 for two or more children. To add further support to childcare options, the childminder start-up grant scheme will open for applications by November 30, 2023. This grant, which ranges from £600 to £1,200, has at its core the aim of encouraging more individuals to register as childminders and offer wider, more flexible childcare solutions. Simultaneously, the Department for Education has responded to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) consultation by implementing a range of changes to reduce regulatory burdens and to enhance the early years workforce. These adjustments, such as allowing managers to decide if students and apprentices can count in ratios, demonstrate the ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable childcare that aligns with parents' working lives. The comprehensive approach to childcare will be discussed at the early years British Irish council, emphasizing the collaborative efforts across member administrations. This synopsis has been prepared as a quick reference guide and is not definitive. For further information plus details on what you and your children are entitled to please visit: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Revolutionising Childcare in the UK: A guide to recent changes and investment Revolutionising Childcare in the UK: A guide to recent changes and investment
37 Raring2go! EDUCATION 36 EDUCATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley GSA Day & Boarding School since 1885 | 4-18 years | Guildford www.stcatherines.info | prepadmissions@stcatherines.info Run, swim, bowl, catch, jump, throw - PE is for all - to develop confidence and work as a team. With a busy fixtures calendar and top positions at national competitions to retain, it’s lucky our sports grounds are on-site and there’s plenty of space to be active! Specialist, Lisa McGuigan will coach your daughter to see sport as integral to life. Visit us. Call Sarah Waller our Registrar on 01483 899665, or email prepadmissions@stcatherines.info OPEN MORNINGS Friday 15th March 2024 Wednesday 8th May 2024 kumon.co.uk Terms and conditions apply. Fees vary. Participating centres only. Please refer to your local study centre. Subject to availability. *For research findings on Kumon study, please visit kumon.co.uk. Give your child the tools they need to enjoy learning and to thrive academically Farnham - 07387 045813 Guildford East - 07368 851172 Guildford North - 01372 378377 Haslemere - 01428 642863 The Kumon Maths and English Study Programmes offer what traditional tuition gives to your child and more. Kumon goes one step further by helping each child develop self-learning skills, enabling them to tackle challenging work without reliance on a teacher. Our aim is to help any child of any ability to progress and develop a curiosity and love for learning. Your local Instructor will set work for your child at just the right level, enabling them to build confidence in their abilities and progress their maths and English skills in small, manageable steps through daily study. They will visit their local study centre up to twice a week for sessions with their Instructor. This allows the Instructor to tailor and adapt each child’s study plan to their abilities, through observing their progress and fluency at each level. Our study programmes are individualised to each child to help them establish strong learning foundations and a positive learning experience, to build skills and confidence for their future. Kumon Young children are naturally curious and resilient. They enjoy watching their Lego tower fall to the ground as toddlers and we have most likely all seen joy and anticipation as they remove the case from a fragile sandcastle not sure if it is going to stand tall or not! As children start school, this curiosity and natural ability to learn through failing can start to ebb away. By the time children are six years old, they are aware of ‘results’ and compare their achievements with others. If we are able to provide a safe and fun space for children and encourage them to continue to be curious and to learn through failing, their resilience both inside and outside of the classroom is much more likely to be secure. We all experience knocks and challenges in life and many say that they judge others best by how they respond in a crisis. How then can we build resilience and nurture curiosity in primary aged pupils? Extra-curricular activities are important as these allow children to develop their own talents and interests which often require different skills from those needed in the classroom. Hobbies require some commitment and a sense of seeing something through to an end result whether that be baking, learning a musical instrument or touch rugby. Building resilience both inside and outside of the classroom As parents and teachers, the following are a useful ‘top ten tips’ on building resilience both inside and outside of the classroom. We need to encourage children to: 1 Make connections 2 Help others 3 Maintain a daily routine and see things through 4 Take a break and return with fresh eyes to a problem 5 Ask for help having tried first 6 Move step by step toward goals 7 Take time to celebrate effort 8 Keep things in perspective and maintain a hopeful outlook 9 Look for opportunities for self-discovery and learning through experiment 10 Accept that change is important and part of life Armed with these guiding principles, we are well placed to ensure children in our care are resilient, curious and flexible in their outlook and will be in a strong position to respond to the challenge and learn from it whether that be in our traditional setting in school or engaging in extra-curricular activities. Naomi Bartholomew, Headmistress, St Catherine’s Prep School, Bramley
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