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3 HELLO Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Summer is here! I’m actually writing this in the garden, the sun is shining and I have a G&T at my side. It’s bank holiday weekend and if you have to work over bank holiday weekend it should be with a drink in hand I think! The summer holidays aren’t far away now and our summer edition is packed with ideas of things to do over the long six week break from fantastic days out at places like Godstone Farm and Winchester Science Centre to outdoor fun with Go Ape or one of the many National Trust locations we have in our area. For working parents the summer break presents more of a juggle than normal so we have rounded up the best holiday clubs and camps in the area to help you with childcare and give the kids hours of endless fun from football to gymnastics to arts and crafts and theatre there is something for everyone! We also have some sneaky discounts to offer you on some camps as well! Lastly, don’t forget to check out our competitions too, we have tickets to Bocketts Farm and Terrible Thames to be won! That’s it from me for now, I’m going back to my gin! I hope you have a fab summer! gemma.campbell@raring2go.co.uk 07841 156 821 Hello! Gemma x
WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO! JULY Saturday 2nd July Camberley’s Vegan Fiesta Sparkle Vegan Events is proud to present their pop-up events in Camberley! They will be returning on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at 103pm on park street for a summer vegan fiesta! Join them for lots of ethical and sustainable stalls plus live music, freebies and more! Saturday 2nd July Guildford Lions Charity Raft Race Starts at Millmead, Guildford and finishes at Waterside Centre, Riverside, Guildford. A fun event for participating rafters and spectators. Home made rafts make a spectacular start from Millmead and then paddle along the river to the the Waterside Centre. Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd July Stoke Park Railway Gala Weekend The Railway’s Gala Weekend has miniature steam train rides, visiting model traction engines, two model boating pools, a display of model engineering exhibits, arts & crafts and woodworking displays. Something for everyone! Saturday 9th July – 11th September Summer at Winchester Science Centre Are you ready for an action-packed family adventure this summer? From 9th July to 11th September, get set for electrifying science, out-of-this-world space journeys and outdoor nature explorations at Winchester Science Centre. Plug in and power up for a brand new exciting free live science show, Sparks, all about electricity. Be wowed by two spectacular Planetarium shows. Head off into the great outdoors for some nature discoveries. And don’t miss out on the immersive hands-on science fun and huge ‘don’t try this at home’ demos. Saturday 9th July Summer Mile Family Raceday – Ascot Soak up every last drop of sunshine as racegoers of all ages are entertained with festival-themed activities. The racecourse grounds are a picture and the pace is relaxed; a perfect excuse for treating family and friends alike to an enjoyable summer’s day out at Ascot. Wednesday 13th - Saturday 16th July Around the World in 80 Days with Guildburys Picnic Theatre - Merrist Wood, Guildford Join the fun and enjoy the ride of your life as Guildburys Theatre Company take you ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. With 40 characters played by 9 actors this will be a feast of a journey to accompany your picnic. Under 8’s go free. Sunday 17th July Phyllis Tuckwell Walk for the Wards Bring your family and friends together for a lovely walk around the beautiful Surrey countryside for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Choose from a 5 mile or 10 mile walk on Sunday 17th July. It is free entry, and all participants are asked to raise £25 in sponsorship. The walk starts and ends at Waverley Abbey School in Tilford and all registered walkers get a free ice cream at the end! Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 4
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th July Guildford Chilli & Cheese Festival The amazing Cheese and Chilli Festival is coming back to Guildford in 2022 at Shalford Park! We have number of FREE activities available for the kids. They have Punch & Judy, Magic Shows, Treasure Hunts, Balloon Modelling, Crazy Golf, Football and Circus Skills available. There are paid for activities too such as mini fun fair rides, face painting, inflatables etc. Saturday 16th July Big Camp at Dapdune Wharf Share a fun night event with other campers at Dapdune Wharf - listen to the sound of the river, sleep under the stars and count the bats flying overhead. They will have a bonfire for toasting marshmallows and a barbecue available for you to cook your own food. Bring your own tents and food. Bacon and sausage butties and hot drinks will be available on the Sunday morning for a small charge. Friday 15th & Saturday 16th July The Gruffalo - Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Saturday 16th July Pop Princesses - New Victoria Theatre, Woking A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. Sunday 17th July Burpham Wellfest - Burpham A FREE Family Wellbeing Festival for the community at Sutherland Memorial Park, Burpham. There will be talks, Demonstrations and Stalls as well as Yoga, Fitness, Crystals, Meditation, Tai Chi, Financial Wellbeing, Healthy Food, Family Picnic area and more... Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th July Collectively Camberley’s Rooftop Film Festival With family favourites such as Encanto and Sing 2 showing the Camberley Rooftop Film Festival has something for everyone. Come and enjoy the unique outdoor cinema experience, up on the roof. Deckchairs will be provided to all attendees. Food and drink is available to purchase at the event as well. Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd July The Tiger who came to Tea - G Live, Guildford Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. Join the teaguzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! Sunday 24th July The Village Fete – The Rural Life Living Museum Harking back to bygone days, our traditional Village Fete will entertain and fascinate both young and old alike. Join in for a day of family fun and activities. 30th & 31st July Picnic & Pop - Aldershot Picnic and Pop Family Festival will return to Manor Park in Aldershot on Saturday 30th July and Sunday 31st July 2022 for a weekend of fantastic family fun.l with fantastic live music across two stages by some of the UK’s top tribute acts as well as the best local bands. Alongside the music they also have some great children’s activities, a fun fair, licensed bar and a variety of street food vendors. 5 WHAT’S ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st July 2022 Smoke And Fire Festival -Ascot Summer is on the horizon and that means longer days, hotter nights, and lots and lots of BBQs. If you only visit one food festival in 2022 it must be this one - SMOKE AND FIRE FESTIVAL is guaranteed to take your BBQing and outdoor cooking to a whole new level. Positioned on the racecourse’s picturesque lawns with a stunning backdrop of the Ascot Grandstand. Keep the young ones entertained in our extensive Kid’s Zone – including bouncy castles, climbing wall, face painting, and not forgetting our fantastic FREE circus skills workshop – led by a circus performer! 30th & 31st July Portsmouth International Kite Festival A truly spectacular free event with hundreds of kite fliers from around the world. Why are the kite fliers so keen to come? They travel to Portsmouth because the International Kite Festival is recognised as one of the best and most popular Kite Festivals in the world. It is listed as one of the biggest kite festivals in the world. AUGUST Monday 1st August – 4th September Wilderfest – Chessington World of Adventures WILDERFEST is Chessington’s annual summer festival! It’s perfect for young festival-goers - so whether its your first one ever, or your first one this year – don’t miss out on Britain’s WILDEST Festival you can be sure there will be plenty of ROARsome entertainment for all ages! Various dates in August Big Farm Sleepover - Godstone Farm With all the usual Camping fun, including exclusive activities before the farm opens and each evening after the farm closes, campers have three full days access to Godstone Farm, with dinner provided both evenings of stay and breakfast on both mornings of your stay. They will also be adding new activities, with behind the scenes animal encounters and forest school fun! Thursday 4th - Saturday 6th August David Walliams Billionaire Boy - The Yvonne Arnaud, Guildford Joe Spud is twelve years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week pocket money! But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start at the local comp. But things don’t go as planned for Joe and life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy! Thursday 4th / 11th and 25th August Activity Thursday – The Rural Life Living Museum Activity Thursdays offer a fun-filled whole day out for the family. There are plenty of activities to take part in and demonstrations to see. Activities vary each week but their favourites remain constant – such as spinning and weaving demonstrations, wood turning demonstrations, making air propelled rockets and doing the laundry with our hand pump and wooden dollies. 9th, 10th & 13th August Camberley’s Theatre in the Park – Various Locations This year Camberley Theatre have 3 events taking place in Lightwater, Chobham and Frimley Lodge Park. Come along, rediscover summer and enjoy one of these fantastic, fun shows for all the family! The Lost Colour at Lightwater Country Park on Monday 9 August We All Wobble at Chobham Recreation Ground on Thursday 12 August and The Lion Inside at Frimley Lodge Park on Friday 13 August. All 3 shows have 12pm and 2:30pm performances. Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th August Dinosaur World Live – G Live Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably lifelike) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 6
flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! Saturday 13th August Treasure Island - Squish, Camberley Climb aboard the good ship Hispaniola and join Jimmy Hawkins on a daring quest full of pillaging pirates, deserted islands and magical mermaids. Throw in an enchanted treasure map and a perky parrot and you’ve got yourself the most exciting adventure of all time. Showing at Squish, Camberley’s Pop Up children’s theatre located in The Square shopping centre. Sunday 14th August LEGO Build - Denbies Wine Estate As well as a display of official and custom LEGO models which is free to visit you can also purchase tickets to take part in Brick building, Anagram trail activity, LEGO and LEGO DUPLO play areas, Chill and build a LEGO mosaic and more! Each session lasts for 60 minutes and is hosted by The Brick People Saturday 23rd August Collectively Camberley Car Show - Camberley The event will showcase over 250 vehicles all across Camberley Town Centre in this unique event! The day will be filled with FREE family entertainment including face painting, and balloon modelling. You’ll be greeted by roaming street performers and live music all day in the town! This event has raised over £60,000 for charity over the past 10 years and we will be continuing to raise funds this year. Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September Surrey Hills Woodfair - Cranleigh Showground A celebration of the Surrey Hills within the beautiful setting of woodlands and surrounding countryside. Children under 12 go free and there is a wide range of free activities such as Den Building, Giant Board Games andApple Pressing Saturday 10th September Surrey Ginfest - Loseley Park This one is strictly over 18’s only but too good not to mention. Celebrate the extraordinary craftsmanship of independent Surrey, British and worldwide gin distillers at this unique summer event. With delicious hot and cold artisan food, captivating demonstrations on all things gin, and not forgetting our main stage with live entertainment all day. Saturday 17th September Milkshake Live - Princes Hall, Aldershot Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical! 7 WHAT’S ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
Are you ready for an action-packed family adventure this summer? From 9th July to 11th September, get set for electrifying science, out-of-this-world space journeys and outdoor nature explorations at Winchester Science Centre. Plug in and power up for a brand new exciting free live science show, Sparks, all about electricity. Be wowed by two spectacular Planetarium shows. Head off into the great outdoors for some nature discoveries. And don’t miss out on the immersive hands-on science fun and huge ‘don’t try this at home’ demos. Sparks – free science show Continuing Winchester Science Centre’s 20 years of wow celebration, this summer visitors are invited to take a trip down memory with a return to the popular electricity show theme – but with a retro 2002 twist. Over the past 20 years the way we use electricity has radically changed and we rely so heavily on electricity to power our lives. But what is it and how is it generated? Let’s find out together in Sparks. The Planetarium The days may be longer in summer, but the stars are always shining in the Planetarium. Visitors can add on an unforgettable presenter-led live show or subtitled film show. Blast off into space with Solar System Adventure and experience a magical journey through the stars. What does it take to travel in space? Watch what happens to Chad’s body during a rocket launch and float around the International Space Station with him. Bio:Space – indoor and outdoor adventures This summer visitors can uncover the minibeasts and bugs that make their home there. Check out the ant and mealworm homes inside in Bio:Space before following the spotters trail to the Butterfly Conservation reserve. Kids can also have fun in the mini adventure playground and there’s lots of picnic spots outside for those sunny days. Immersive science fun and huge demos Don’t miss the hugely popular, and huge in size, explosive demos in Science Live that take place right on the exhibition floor throughout the day. These are definitely not ones to try at home! Families can also embark on an exhilarating adventure through the Science Centre’s immersive exhibits including the out-of-this-world Explorer:Space zone and tuneful sound, hearing and vibration exhibition. And don’t forget… When all the adventure gets a bit much, visitors can relax in the Science Centre’s two cafés. With hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks, a small hot food offering and, of course, ice creams, there’ll be something on offer to re-energise everyone for an afternoon of more fun For more information and to book tickets visit WinchesterScienceCentre.org. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 8 GET SET FOR AN ACTIONPACKED SUMMER OF FAMILY FUN AT WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE
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Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 10 forestryengland.uk Alice Holt New bike hire at Forest A wide range of bikes are available at our activity centre. Open weekends and school holidays. No need to book. V I S I T THE ENCHANT ING HAMPSHI RE COTTAGE WHERE JANE AUSTEN L I VED AND WROTE Family activities • Family tickets available • Under 6s go free! Chawton, Hampshire • Book tickets: www.janeaustens.house TICKETS LAST FOR ONE YEAR! © National Trust 2020. Registered Charity no. 205846. Photography © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey Come out and play this summer Enjoy a fun and active summer outdoors at Polesden Lacey, Hatchlands Park, Devil's Punch Bowl and Dapdune Wharf. nationaltrust.org.uk/surrey
Head to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this summer for family shows and holiday activities galore! On the main stage, don’t miss Billionaire Boy (Thu 4 – Sat 6 Aug) adapted from David Walliams’ bestselling story; and Tall Stories’ The Gruffalo (Fri 14 & Sat 16 Jul) based on the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. August is also jam-packed full of workshops to inspire and Summer at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre keep creative minds buzzing during the holidays. There’s an exciting mix of drama and theatre-making workshops from Tue 2 to Fri 12 Aug, including Lighting and Sound Design, Musical Theatre, Creative Characters and more. Looking ahead to the autumn, there’s plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Dive into Eric Carle’s timeless stories in The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (Sat 22 & Sun 23 Oct). 11 WHAT’S ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk It’s also never too early to book for panto - this year it’s Jack and the Beanstalk sprouting from the stage, and it’s going to be a festive treat for the whole family.
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 12 www.royalarmouries.org National Museum | Free Admission Summer Adventures At Fort Nelson Junior Assault Course* Weekends from 25 June | Daily 25 July – 4 September *Suitable for ages 5+ | £4.50 | Pay on the day 1066 FN Summer Adventures Raring 2 Go Advert (63x89m Book your Coral Reef tickets online now at everyoneactivecoralreefwaterworld.digitickets.co.uk and follow us on social media for updates. CORAL REEF WATERWORLD SUMMER 2022 NOW BOOKABLE! 21ST JULY - 4TH SEPTEMBER • Family swimming with waterslides from 9am every day • Five amazing waterslides, swimming pool with pirate ship, erupting volcano, rapids, bubble pool, little corals children’s area and the NEW SPLASH PAD! • Parent and toddler only sessions Slide rules and height and age restrictions apply. Terms and conditions apply.
13 WHAT’S ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk SUMMER MILE FAMILY RACEDAY Saturday 9th July 2022 Tickets from £27 Under 18s Go Free Fine Dining from £259+VAT Book now at ASCOT.COM The Look Out Discovery Centre Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7QW Tel: 01344 354400 www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be The Look Out Discovery Centre R2GMAY2022 Over 90 activities of hands-on science and discovery fun for children of all ages! BOOK ONLINE and enter RARING2022 at checkout for 10% off admission www.facebook.com/thelookoutdiscovery @thelookoutbracknell
SUMMER AT GUILDFORD SPECTRUM Longer days and warmer weather is finally here! If you’re staying local over the summer holidays, then Guildford Spectrum is your ultimate leisure staycation destination. From sport and play, to health and wellbeing, there is a great choice of activities and something for everyone to enjoy. What’s even more exciting is that Spectrum’s facilities are housed all under one roof, meaning families can enjoy the complete leisure experience! If you’re looking to splash around this summer, Spectrum houses a magnificent pools complex including a fantastic leisure pool, 25m competition pool, teaching pool and diving pool. The leisure pool is the ultimate family attraction, with fun features for children of all ages including flumes, a tyre ride, bubble beds, sprays, and a wave machine. Swimmers can have fun racing their friends and family down Surf, or dare to take a ride down whizz, the flume which is in complete darkness! Need a cool down? Then Guildford Spectrum’s Olympic sized indoor ice rink is the coolest place in town! Spectrum ice caters for everyone, from first timers, to intermediate skaters and experienced performers! For those skaters who need a little extra help, penguin and snowmen skating aids are available to hire and guide you around the ice. For groups who fancy a competitive game that anyone can play, Spectrum also houses a 32-lane tenpin bowling complex - the whole family will be bowled over! For younger or less experienced bowlers, a helping hand can be provided with lane bumpers and a range of different weighted bowling balls to ensure a score for everyone, every time! After a fun-filled day out there is a choice of catering outlets on site including Strikes Diner, and the Freedom Cafe. Don’t forget to pick up an ice cream on your way out! Other attractions include Specky’s Pirate Ship soft play for the under 10’s, with four storey’s of soft play including ball pools, a trampoline, tube slide, cargo net and sky glide! For those who enjoy an active lifestyle, Spectrum provides health and fitness studios, a sports arena, outdoor football pitch, and athletics stadium. You will also find Rock Box in our indoor climbing centre! Children can enjoy all this and more with a great selection of birthday party packages to choose from, as well as our Xtreme Activate holiday day camp. 14 Raring2go! WHAT’S ON
It’s all going on down on the farm this summer! With 45 acres to explore, over 500 animals, plus play areas to occupy even the most adventurous minds, Godstone Farm is ready to welcome active kids and boredom busting grown-ups. There are events running all through the school holidays, with Storybook Summer kicking off from 23rd July and running until the end of August. Imagine building a house from sticks, just like the three little pigs, or petting the real stars from a hare and tortoise race! The ultimate camping staycation makes a return on selected dates in August, with three days on the farm, exclusive out of hours activities and meals included! Open every day from 9.30am, this family run farm is action packed with wholesome farm fun. Located just a stones throw from J6, M25 Godstone Farm is easily reached from anywhere in the South East. Booking is strictly online at www.godstonefarm.co.uk Summer Fun at Godstone Farm! 15 WHAT’S ON Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk THE BIG FARM SLEEPOVER THE THIS SUMMER Stay up late in the play barn, ride the tractor under the stars and collect fresh e s for breakfast. 3 fun-filled days, 2 special ni hts and 1 experience to never for et! Z Z Z odstonefarm.co.uk BOOK ONLINE
THE MULBERRY, CHIDDINGFOLD This is one of my personal favourites! A gorgeous country pub which was once owned by DJ Chris Evans. They have a lovely big garden with a play area (tick!) and serve great local food. On selected weekends they are also a pit stop for a stunning selection of classic and super cars. THE MERRY HARRIERS, HAMBLEDON This pub is bursting with character and dates back to the 1600’s. They are very family friendly and have a gorgeous garden complete with llamas! On certain weekends and in the school holidays they offer ‘Lunch & Llamas’ which gives children the opportunity to meet the llamas and little activity sheets are provided to keep them entertained too. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, FARNHAM The Duke of Cambridge is a family-friendly village pub in Tilford specialising in local food and drink. The Duke is the perfect Sip and Play this Summer! spot for all seasons, with a lovely log burner, heated barn, large patio, garden and a huge kids playground. It’s one of my favourites! THE CYDER HOUSE, SHACKLEFORD Another great village pub with a brilliant play area. They have a varied menu including some kids options which aren’t just the usual fish fingers! In the past they’ve also run events for children during school holidays. THE BLUEBELL, DOCKENFIELD Located in the Surrey countryside between Alice Holt Forest and Frensham Common. Living in the large garden of the traditional county pub are two cute pygmy goats called Benjamin and Phillip. They are a hit with families who can visit them in their enclosure every day of the week. The family-friendly pub welcomes dogs and horses and is five minutes’ drive from the car park of Alice Holt Forest. Raring2go! TO THE PUB! 16 A pub with a play area is the holy grail of outdoor socialising for parents who can enjoy a G&T in peace while their little ones are entertained. We’re fortunate to have several pubs locally that have both large gardens and play equipment for the kids to burn off a bit of energy while we get the rare opportunity to enjoy a drink and socialise with friends uninterrupted (almost!) Here’s our top five family friendly pubs to try in our area. If you know of anymore - please get in touch and let me know, I’m always happy to try out a new pub!
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If someone asked you what The Fountain Centre is, would you know? Some of us find out the hard way, but most local residents have no idea that they have this wonderful facility on hand when they need it most. The Fountain Centre is an independent charity (Reg No 1089086) for cancer patients, their families and carers located in the St Luke’s Cancer Centre in the Royal Surrey Hospital in Guildford. When a patient is diagnosed with cancer they often find themselves in a state of shock with their lives spiraling out of control, not knowing where to turn. The Fountain Centre is there for patients and their families from the initial cancer diagnosis until treatment finishes and beyond. This local independent charity provides information, psychological support and complementary therapies, in a calming and relaxed atmosphere, allowing patients to make informed choices and regain control of their future. They also have a wig bank, a lending library, and can provide information about local support groups, welfare benefits and a host of specialist cancer charities. When an adult has cancer it affects everyone. Supporting Local Families It can bring dramatic changes to family life, whilst everyone adjusts to the new ‘normal’. Sometimes children get overlooked or maybe the adults around them just don’t know what to say? It can be a bewildering and lonely experience for children. How do you begin to tell them what is going on and how can you help them cope? The Fountain Centre’s Family Support Service, offers one to one counselling for children and young people under the age of 18, as well as guidance and support for parents whose children might not want to access counselling, as well as support for teachers and other healthcare professionals. Every year the Fountain Centre helps over 2,500 newly diagnosed cancer patients and their loved ones to live with cancer. There is more information about the services they can offer and how you can help their work on their website, www.fountaincentre.org. 18 Raring2go! THE FOUNTAIN CENTRE
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Raring2go! EDUCATION 24 Churcher’s College Friday 17th June Saturday 2nd July St Catherine’s Bramley Friday 10th June Saturday 2nd July Wednesday 21st September Highfield & Brookham - Liphook Thursday 29th – Sixth Form Open Evening Saturday 1st October – 11+ entry Open Morning Thursday 6th October – 13+ entry Open Morning Tormead – Guildford Saturday 1st October Friday 14th October King Edwards - Witley Saturday 1st October Yateley Manor - Yateley Friday 24th June Hall Grove – Bagshot Thursday 13th October SCHOOL OPEN DAYS Duke of Kent School – Ewhurst Saturday 24th September Frensham Heights - Frensham Saturday 17th September St Ives – Haslemere Friday 23rd September St Hillary’s – Godalming Saturday 17th September Longacre - Shamley Green, Guildford Friday 23rd September Aldro - Godalming Saturday 1st October Priors Field - Godalming Saturday 1st October RGS Prep – Guildford Saturday 8th October Barrow Hills – Witley Friday 7th October
25 EDUCATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk St Catherine’s Prep, Bramley GSA Day & Boarding School since 1885 | 4 - 18 years Guildford GU5 0DF | www.stcatherines.info St Catherine’s is a place where your daughter will develop a lifelong love for learning, in a supportive and homely environment. Both in and outside the classroom, she will experience a range of opportunities, and discover her strengths and passions. From this foundation, she will grow in confidence and develop a curiosity about everything around her. She will leave our Prep School believing in her abilities and ready to embrace new challenges in senior school. To view our school film please visit www.stcatherines.info/schoolfilms Free admission. Booking essential. stcatherines.info/baby-cats (geared to Reception 4+ Entry) BABY CATS SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA! Friday 8th July 2022, 9.30am - 10.30am (0 - 4 years) Friday 10th June 2022, from 9.45am OPEN MORNING © The Reading Agency. Registered charity number 1085443 (England & Wales) Illustrations by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022 Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Presented by The Reading Agency. Delivered in partnership with libraries. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk JOIN FREE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
Starting school is an exciting milestone for children and parents. It can also be a daunting time. With preparation and encouragement, you can set your child up for a great start. You may hear people refer to the term ‘school readiness’ but what does this mean? Children of all ages are ready to learn. The skills and opportunities that children experience whether at nursery, with a childminder or in a nursery setting all have an impact on their future schooling. They are already developing their social and self-help skills, are used to following instructions, communicating with adults, helping with tidying up and looking after their belongings. There is no expectation that they need to be able to read or write. You may be thinking how can I prepare my child? The calmer and more prepared you feel as a parent, the more likely your child will feel ready and happy to skip into school on the first day. Talk to your child about starting school. What do they think it will be like? What are they most looking forward to? Is there anything they are unsure about? Be careful not to overdo it. Top tips for a great start: • Visit ahead of the first day so your child feels familiar with their new environment • Organise playdates and meet other parents during the summer holidays • Practise the morning routine and school run • Establish a routine ahead of the first day to give your child a sense of security and stability Off to a great start preparing your child for school • Ensure your child has a bedtime routine. Children who regularly get a good amount of sleep have improved attention, behaviour, learning, memory and overall mental and physical health • Encourage your child to do things for themselves • Have your child’s timetable on the fridge to help them know what is happening each day • Establish a relationship with your child’s teacher and if you have any concerns, raise them early Most importantly enjoy your child’s first day. Enjoy the photo on the front doorstep marking the occasion. It is natural for you to feel nervous on your child’s first day. Have a plan for what you are going to do; head to work, go for a run, have coffee with a friend. It is also important to remember it is not all about the first day. Some children are surprised when they have to go back every day! Raring2go! EDUCATION 26 Emily Jefford Head of Pre-Prep St Catherine’s Prep School Bramley, Surrey - www.stcatherines.info
27 EDUCATION Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk To register please visit our website or contact Admissions on tel: 01483 893225 or admissions@longacreschool.co.uk www.longacreschool.co.uk Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Guildford, Surrey GU5 0NQ Tours from 9.30am Nursery places available from age 2 OPEN MORNING 23rd SEPTEMBER ai16522663988_57751_Longacre_School_Early_Years_Advert_129x89mm.pdf 1 11/05/2022 11:53 Untitled-1 1 11/05/2022 11:54 Friday 17 June 2022 1.45pm - 3pm School in Action Open Afternoon Friday 24 June 2022 9.30am – 10.30am The Hungry Caterpillar Treasure Hunt Book today at ChurchersCollege.com Pre-Schooler Event Story time, a fun activity & refreshments
Strong study skills are essential for children to achieve their full potential. Anna Dalglish of Kumon Guildford North explains how students can develop these skills. Organisational Skills can be developed from a young age. Students as young as 4 or 5 enjoy feeling independent and “owning” their work. Have high but realistic expectations, explain clearly what you wish them to do (eg record start and finish times), and model what you wish them to do (eg put their work into their folder). Encouraging a 3 year old to turn pages on their own is the beginning of developing independence and organisational skills. Concentration and focus - Set time targets and encourage students to record their own start and finish times. Gently encourage them to “keep going” if distracted. Start with an easily achievable level - eg 5 minutes per day - and build up gradually. Ensure the work is “just right” for their current ability level. Correcting and Learning from Mistakes increases understanding and instils confidence. Emphasize the positive (“80 correct answers” not “20 errors”), encourage students to see corrections as a learning opportunity, praise effort more than results, and make completing corrections an intrinsic part of daily study. Self-Discipline - By adopting a daily study habit students will make progress every day even when not feeling motivated. Encourage the daily habit, ensure work is just right for their current ability, and set a daily workload which is achievable. Developing Strong Study Skills Perseverance when questions seem difficult develops confidence, a “can-do” attitude and problem-solving skills. To develop perseverance, set work at the “just-right” level, ensure each concept is mastered before moving on, give positive praise, remind students of previously learned concepts which could help with the new problem, and instil confidence that they have the information and skills to answer the current questions. Other desirable study skills include: answering all questions; giving everything a try; time management; fluency, pace and rhythm; reading and following instructions; legible handwriting; good posture. Raring2go! EDUCATION 28 Farnham 01252 416 337 Guildford East 07368 851 172 Guildford North 01372 378 377 Haslemere 01428 642 863
Challengers is an independent charity that gives disabled children and young people the opportunity to play in a safe and supportive environment. Each year, they support around 1,000 children aged 2-18 at their inclusive Pre-schools, Play and Youth schemes across the South East of England. The power of play Play is vital for every child’s happiness and development, but sadly too many disabled young people miss out Bringing the joy of play to everyone on it every day. Challengers provide truly inclusive play opportunities that everyone can join in with and enjoy. Supporting families For many families, Challengers is a lifeline that they simply wouldn’t be able to cope without. While the smiles speak for themselves, parents often say how much their children love going to Challengers and how it benefits their family. Mum of 9-year-old Eleanor, said: “So many disabled children, like mine, will never get invited to parties or play dates. Challengers might be all they have, so it’s impossible to stress enough what a vital part of their lives it is” How can I help? • The quickest and easiest way to help is by making a one-off or regular donation to Challengers. Anything you can give will make a huge difference to the people they support. • Looking for some fun plans this summer? Challengers have a range of family-friendly events and fundraisers coming up which you can get involved with, including the Wood Street Jazz Festival in July and the Twilight Runway Challenge in September! • If you’re not able to give, how about offering your time? Challengers always in need of more local volunteers to help at our fundraising events, in the office, or at our Play and Youth schemes. To find out more about Challengers, visit www.disabilitychallengers.org. If you have any questions or would like to help us, please get in touch with our friendly Fundraising Team at: fundraising@disability-challengers.org. 29 CHALLENGERS – TRULY INCLUSIVE PLAY Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
The long summer break is upon us, and many parents will be looking at holiday clubs and camps to help them with childcare over the six-week break. In Surrey and Hampshire, we are spoilt for choice with an excellent selection of clubs covering everything from gymnastics to football and theatre to dance. If you are looking for some inspiration as well as some money saving offers, then look no further… The Little Gym - Godalming During the school holidays, rain or shine, The Little Gym camps combine fun, sport, creative activities and learning to keep your kids active, entertained and laughing. Camps are running throughout August for children aged 3 – 12. Little Voices - Guildford Workshops are for children aged between 4 and 16 years and over the course of a fun-packed week, your child will work with a small group to help create & take part in a dazzling production they’ll be proud of. This year they have two different workshops; Sing 2 (25th – 28th July) and Matilda (11th – 18th August) SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB ROUND UP Energy Kidz – Various Locations Energy Kidz holiday clubs have a fun packed holiday programme full of play and adventure this, Summer. With a brilliant mix of skills for sports, energising activities to get children moving, creative sessions that encourage children to express themselves. Camps run daily from 25th July – 27th August. Tree Tops Clubs – Various Locations Al children attending Tree Tops holiday clubs are given the opportunity to try a range of activities which include, arts and crafts, cookery, football, tennis, messy play, construction and much more. They run in various locations across Surrey and Hampshire between 25th July – 26th August Flair Gymnastics - Guildford Flair Gymnastics Holiday Camps are available daily and weekly for all ability levels aged 4-17 yrs. Stagecoach Theatre Workshops – Various Locations We are lucky enough to have Stagecoach Theatre School dotted all over Surrey and Hampshire so everyone will have one nearby. The workshops are designed for children aged 6 -18 and at the end Raring2go! SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS 30
of their time at one of the workshops, students will join together to showcase their new-found singing, acting and dancing skills to family and friends. Casa Clubs – Various Locations Casa has holiday clubs all over Surrey and Hampshire for children aged 4 – 12. Activities include: Cross Bow Challenge, Archery, Messy Play, Free Play, Water Play, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Cookery, team games, dress up Fridays, parachute games and much much more. Camp Beaumont – Various Locations Camp Beaumont’s day camps have the perfect mix of sports, crafts and baking activities to entertain every 3- to 16-year-old. They have venues through Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and you can save 10% using code RARING2GO Pitch Pals - Godalming Aimed at children 5-9 years-old, your child can expect expert coaching from FA-qualified Coaches. All camps run from 9am-3.30pm, with half-days and late pick-up also available. Muddy Boots - Guildford The Muddy Boots Holiday Camps offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities and as long as your child is potty-trained, they can attend from the age of 3. SCL Active – Various Locations SCL Active World Holiday Club inspires children to explore the world around them through learning and play. They run at various locations throughout the summer holidays for children aged 4+ Fit for Sport – Various Locations For over 30 years, Fit For Sport have been running multi activity holiday childcare for children aged 4-12. They are at 120 locations across the country from 25th July – 26th August. JK Summer Holiday Football Camps JK Summer Camps – Haslemere JK Summer camps are running on various dates in July and August this year in Haslemere. With plenty of football matches, challenges and tournaments as well as a gaming bus, nerf wars, giant inflatables and much more! The Lannoy School of Performing Arts – Hindhead LSPA will be running two workshops this summer from the 15th – 17th August. For children aged 4 – 10 years there will be Encanto and for those aged 11+ there will be the West End musical Six! The children finish the final day with a show to the parents. MultiSports Guildford – Guildford Multisports Guildford offer a week long summer workshops which are again divided into Little Sporties for ages 4 & 5 and main school for ages 6 to 16. Workshops run between 25th – 29th July and are planned to suit all children with different abilities. Three Peaks – Barfield School, Farnham Barfield has its own award-winning outdoor pursuits department based on site called Three Peaks. Three Peaks Barfield offer Holiday Activity Camps for children in Reception to Year 8 and these are open to both pupils and non-pupils. Xtreme Activate – Guildford Spectrum Running between 22nd July – 2nd September children attending Xtreme Activate will take part in activities such as ice skating, bowling, swimming (everyday for children aged 9yrs + and on certain days for children aged 5 - 8 years), track time and arts and crafts. 31 SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
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33 CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk Creative Courage For Life® Stagecoach Performing Arts is the trading name of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Theatre Arts Limited. Helping children believe they can do anything Singing, dancing and acting classes for 4 - 18 year-olds GODALMING 01252 403504 stagecoach.co.uk/godalming LIPHOOK 01425 470934 stagecoach.co.uk/liphook FARNHAM 01252 216277 stagecoach.co.uk/farnham ASK ABOUT OUR TWOWEEK TRIAL
Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS 34 The summer holidays are just around the corner, and we are ready to have 6 weeks of jampacked fun, friendships, and confidence building! Tree Tops Clubs, a UK leading childcare provider operating in locations across the UK, offering fun and affordable holiday clubs for primary age children. The team at Tree Tops Clubs are caring, professional and all: • Have an enhanced DBS check • Meet Ofsted requirements • Are fully trained and qualified Find out more or to book: www.treetopsclubs.co.uk info@treetopsclubs.co.uk | 01420 525 317 Tree Tops Clubs - Magazine Adverts - Half Page BS.indd 1 25/05/2022 12:24 molly moocow Sing, Dance, Play 01428 658858 www.mollymoocow.com Montessori - based music and movement classes for babies and toddlers in South West Surrey and West Sussex. Booking essential. info@mollymoocow.com
35 CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk ALADDIN SHOW IN A WEEK 25TH - 29TH JULY 2022 Stagecoach Farnham Venue: Venue: Farnham College, Morley Road, GU9 8LU Put on a show in 5 days! Join us at Stagecoach Farnham for classes in dance, acting, singing and musical theatre. This Summer we will be putting on ‘Aladdin’! Music by ALAN MENKEN; Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN, TIM RICE and CHAD BEGUELIN; Book by CHAD BEGUELIN; Based on the Disney film written by Ron Clements, John Musker, Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and directed & produced by Ron Clements & John Musker This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishow.co.uk LITTLE PERFORMERS Age: 4 - 6 year olds Time: 9.30am - 13.00pm Performance: Fri 12.30pm Cost: £140 (£110 for siblings) BIG PERFORMERS Age: 7 - 18 year olds Time: 9.30am - 15.30pm Performance: Fri 15.30pm Cost: £190 (£130 for siblings) stagecoach.co.uk/farnham 01252 216277 BOOK NOW FREE trial lessons in Guildford and Brookwood for children aged 4-18 ✓ Build confidence and nurture talent ✓ Promote your child’s personal and social development ✓ Inspirational, fun filled lessons ✓ 100% LAMDA exam pass rate ✓ Small class sizes Limited places available, free trial lesson by application Call Samantha on 07515 873894 littlevoices.org.uk/location/west-surrey Ask about our summer theatre weeks: 25th-28th July (Sing 2) and 8th-11th August (Matilda)
Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS 36 LANNOY SCHOOL of PERFORMING ARTS AT ST. ALBANS CHURCH HALL TILFORD ROAD, HINDHEAD, GU26 6RB SATURDAYS, TERM TIME 9 - 10am SHOWTIME JUNIORS (AGES 3 - 5) 10 - 12pm SHOWTIME (AGES 6+) INFO@LANNOYSCHOOL.COM LEARN TO SING, DANCE AND ACT WITH WEST END PROFESSIONALS TO BOOK YOUR PLACE PLEASE CONTACT ONE FREE TRIAL AND SIBLING DISCOUNT OFFERED U7s - U12s Thursdays 16:30-18:00 BOOK YOUR FREE TRIAL premium football coaching COACHING FOOTBALL upskill It’s Showtime! At the start of this year my little one started attending Showtime Theatre School which is a part of The Lannoy School of Performing Arts which runs on a Saturday morning in Beacon Hill. It is a brilliant weekly class covering acting, singing and dancing all in one! The class is run by the lovely Michelle White and is a brilliant workshop for performing-loving children who dream of being on stage. My little girl is quite the performer at home but can be quite shy in situations she isn’t as familiar with. Showtime has really helped her confidence. Having been nervous the first couple of weeks she now happily marches in and comes out buzzing! There is a class from 9am – 10am for 3–5-yearolds which is followed by a class at 10am for children aged 5+ This summer they will also be running an Encanto workshop for children aged 4-10 between 15th – 17th August and a Six! Workshop for older students. Change your game MultiSports Guildford Weekend sports for boys and girls aged 4 - 16 of all abilities Individual Sports, Team Sports and Team Building creates well-rounded children Tel: 0844 800 9096 www.multisports.co.uk SUMMER WORKSHOP 25TH TO 29TH JULY 2022 Classes at St Peter’s Catholic School, Merrow GU1 2XZ ENROL NOW FOR A WHOLE WEEK OF OVER 18 SPORTS . HALF DAYS FOR 4-6 YEAR OLDS AND FULL DAYS FOR 6-16 YEAR OLDS OFSTED registered- childcare vouchers accepted ENROL NOW- PLACES ARE LIMITED Alsowe are now takin bookings for our Autumn term st rting in September
Summer Camps run throughout August for ages 3-12 37 CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS Raring2go! raring2go.co.uk
www.campbeaumont.co.uk or call 01603 851000 FIND YOUR NEAREST LOCATION OVER 40 AWARD-WINNING ADVENTURE CAMPS Book Now for Summer FOR 10% OFF USE CODE RARING2GO *code valid until August 31st 2022 Book Now for Summer Book Now for Summer (129x89).indd 1 24/05/2022 14:50 At Camp Beaumont, we’re dedicated to delivering confidence-building adventures throughout the school holidays. We run award-winning day camps and offer over 50 activities including archery, arts, crafts, treasure hunts and tennis across 45 locations in London and the surrounding areas. Book our multi-activity programmes from as little as 1 day to multiple weeks and ensure your child learns new skills, makes new friends and enjoys their most exciting school holiday yet! Camp Beaumont is looking to support families and help children to get back on track this summer following the pandemic. With a focus on reducing stress and learning new skills through a range of activities, sport and socialisation, we have carefully selected Camp Beaumont Adventure Day Camps - Childcare from Just £43 a day activities that get children moving, socialising and back in the great outdoors. Our fully DBS-checked Group Leaders keep safety and fun at the forefront of their minds and love hearing the positive feedback we get from parents. Our camps are completely inclusive for every 3-16 year old. Camp Beaumont has been caring for children for over 40 years and are currently taking bookings for the summer holidays, so join us in 2022 and help children bounce back this summer! Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES & CAMPS 38
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