DISCOUNTS AND COMPETITIONS P31 HALLOWEEN AND HALF TERM P6 WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO P4 raring2go.co.uk AUTUMN 2022 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD KINGSTON AND MERTON
Welcome to the Autumn edition! Get in Touch: 07858 751776 kingstonandmerton@raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Welcome to the Autumn Edition I hope you had a fabulous summer and didn’t melt in the heat. Wow... Wasn’t it hot?! As days now get shorter and cooler, Raring2go! is the go-to guide for clubs, classes, holiday camps, days out, Halloween, fireworks and more... We’re also looking ahead to Christmas! Many attractions get booked up early, so it pays to be organised, to ensure you get the date and time that you want when booking Christmas shows, or when seeing Santa. In this issue we have competitions to win fireworks tickets with Esher Rugby, panto tickets at Princes Hall, Aldershot, and a family ticket to Godstone Farm. Visit our website to see all of our local and national competitions, together with discounts and offers available to Raring2o! subscribers. Just click on the ‘Save & Win’ tab. Take a few minutes to also have a look at the host of information on our site, including recipes (especially the Halloween ones!), activities to do at home, events, and much more. When you are talking to local businesses, please remember to tell them that you saw them in Raring2go! Finally... Make sure you make a note to change the clocks when daylight saving ends at 2am on Sunday 30th October. Have a fabulous Autumn! Kirsten Hackman xx
Raring2go! What’s on this Autumn October September What’s On This Autumn 4 raring2go.co.uk Throughout October Garsons Pumpkin Picking / Halloween activities Garsons PYO Farm is open throughout October for autumnal crops. All visitors must have a pre-booked Farm Pass before arriving to gain entry, only available to purchase online. Visit the website for updates on picking pumpkins and Halloween activities, with chances to win fantastic prizes! Don’t forget to pop into the garden centre and farm shop for your Halloween party treats, carving kits and spooky decorations, all while stocks last! www.garsons.co.uk Saturday 8th October: 11am / 2.30pm Mozart Symphony Orchestra Abba for Kids (at Cadogan Hall) This brand-new show has been designed with children and families in mind and is the perfect way to introduce your kids to live pop music, with the added luxury of a symphony orchestra. All your favourite ABBA hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Waterloo’, ‘Knowing Me, Knowing You’, ‘Thank You For The Music’, ‘Super Trooper’, ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘The Winner Takes It All (and many more) are all included in this all-singing, all-dancing performance. Suitable for age 7+ years. www.cadoganhall.com Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th October Claremont Landscape Gardens Enchanted Claremont - Half Term Trail The Wandering Witch was at the Annual Witches Convention last week, and while she was away the goblins have been up to no good and hidden some of her items with creatures that live in the garden. Can you help her track them down? £2 plus entry Saturday 15th - Sunday 30th October Chessington World of Adventures Howl’o’ween Things are getting spoOoky once again at Chessington this October, with a Fa-BOO-lous Halloween event for the whole family! Don’t miss out on a family adventure this October half term with plenty of new tricks and treats you won’t want to miss. Tickets are now available – Howl’o’ween includes full theme park and zoo entry. chessington.com Saturday 15th – Sunday 30th October WWT London eek! weeks A fantastic, fun wildlife learning eek!sperience for all the family. Are you brave enough to explore our interactive trail? Discover an eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October half term. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears pricked and engage all your senses as you make your way around our wetlands for a truly eek!citing experience. Put your spookometer to the test with our interactive activities. Will you dare to put your hand in a snake box, grab a photo op with a bat or get up close and personal with a toad? It’s a weirdly wild day out for the whole family. wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/ Thursday 20th – Sunday 6th November Polesden Lacey IGNITE: fire and fantasy Returning with a new, after-dark trail for autumn 2022, visitors will be able to enjoy a walk through the gardens at night guided by flickering flames and glowing tunnels of trees with magical illuminated installations along the way. As twilight falls, the magic begins. The hour-long discovery trail has been specially designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Tickets available now! www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesden-lacey Sunday 23rd - Sunday 30th October Bocketts Farm Witches and Wizards Week Enjoy a full packed programme of fun and freaky activities this Half Term including a Witches & Wizards Quiz trail, Reptile Roadshow, Birds of Prey and Slime Show. Plus, small animal encounters, tractor ride and lots of indoor and outdoor play. bockettsfarm.co.uk/ Term time Monday mornings: 10am Morden Hall Park Park Explorers for under 5s Our Park Explorers group is for children aged 2-5 years old and their parents/carers, learning about the natural world around us. Drop in on the day, no pre-booking possible, places limited. £5 per participating child (2-5 years).
5 Raring2go! What’s on this Autumn WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO GODSTONE FARM SEE PAGE 31 FOR DETAILS November Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October Brooklands Museum Air Heads - October Half Term Join us for ‘Air heads’ this October half term as we explore the history of Aviation at Brooklands, with a wide range of activities. Join the Build a Paper Aircraft Family Workshop, or become a detective for the day completing the museum activity trail. Solve clues and de-code cryptic messages. Take an exhilarating trip up Test Hill and along the steep banking of the race track with the Brooklands car rides team (Tuesday - Thursday only), or join the Concorde Supersonic Walkthrough. Jump aboard one of London Bus Museum’s vintage buses for a relaxing ride out and around Brooklands. Pedal planes and cars will be available from the Paddock for our Under 5 visitors. brooklandsmuseum.com Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October Hever Castle and Gardens Halloween Half Term at Hever Castle Get into the Halloween spirit with a family friendly spooky interactive trail. Enter different zones including witches, zombies, skeletons and bats to find letters spelling out a mystery word in return for a small prize – don’t miss the giant spider! Sport your spookiest costume to really get the most out of the trail. Young visitors can also take part in a garlic bulb planting workshop to try and ward off vampires and spot ghostly decorations around the grounds. Listen to traditional ghost stories or take part in a trail in the Castle (included with Castle entry). hevercastle.co.uk Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th October Godstone Farm Once Upon a Crime/Low Bang Fireworks Visit Godstone Farm this October half term for our Once Upon a Crime event, which includes all our usual farmyard fun PLUS our October Halloween Half Term activities. Meet Griswalda the witch for wand making and wand lessons, explore our Nursery Crime Trail and become a clever detective in a world of nursery crimes! Pumpkin carving will be available as an upgrade during your visit. Why not combine your visit on 28th or 29th October with our low bangs fireworks bundle ticket? All the colour and dazzle but less noise - perfect for little ears! godstonefarm.co.uk Saturday 22nd Oct - Sun 13th November Painshill Fairy Door Trail Walk around the Painshill landscape and discover a series of secret doors – there are fairies living in the gardens! Wooden fairy doors are hidden around the woodlands and lake for you and your family to find. As you wander the route you will see the best spots for autumn colour. Enjoy some stunning trees, collect autumn leaves and celebrate the season. www.painshill.co.uk Sunday 23rd October Brooklands Museum London Bus Museum Transportfest Join us for Transportfest featuring extensive bus displays and rarely-seen early examples, taxis, military & emergency vehicles. There will be heritage bus trips, a collectors’ market, live music and children’s attractions. Normal admission applies. brooklandsmuseum.com WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO THE ESHER RUGBY FIREWORKS SEE PAGE 31 FOR DETAILS Friday 4th November Esher Rugby Fireworks Night & Fun Fair BANG! SPARKLE! FIZZ! Enjoy a great evening with spectacular fireworks, funfair, street food vendors, DJ and after party. An amazing night for the family. Plus... claim your two free tickets to an Esher Rugby match - just scan the QR code on page 7. Sunday 6th November Brooklands Museum Military Vehicles Day Over 100 vehicles, spanning the decades and representing the field of conflict from around the world, are expected for our annual Military Vehicles Day, including armoured staff cars to troop carriers and motorcycles, all brought to life by the many war-time re-enactment groups that will be stationed alongside the vehicles. Visitors will also be able to see the many of the light-weight vehicles put through their paces on the punishing 4x4 course at Mercedes-Benz World. brooklandsmuseum.com 2 FREE TICKETS TO ESHER RUGBY SCAN THE QR CODE ON PAGE 7
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7 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go GARSONS PYO FARM PRE-BOOK ONLINE ENTRY ONLY - WWW.GARSONS.CO.UK GARDEN CENTRE • FARM SHOP • BEVAN’S BUTCHERS • THE ORANGERY TEA HOUSE • PICK YOUR OWN FARM FUNFAIR STREET FOOD VENDORS BEERS & MULLED WINE DJ & AFTER PARTY LIMITED TICKETS ON SALE TICKETS ONLINE THROUGH FANBASE FREE MATCH TICKET WORTH £15.00 PER PERSON REGISTER AT APP.FANBASECLUB.COM - THEN FOLLOW ESHER OR GO TO WWW.ESHERRUGBY.COM RARING 2GO READERS ! REGISTER WITH QR CODE FOR 2 X FREE ESHER RUGBY TICKETS WORTH £30.00 ESHER RUGBY FIREWORKS NIGHT ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ESHER RUGBY CLUB SUPPORTING YOUTH RUGBY 4th NOVEMBER 2022 VENUE I 369 MOLESEY ROAD FAMILY (4) I £25 ADULT I £10 CHILD I £5 UNDER 2'S ARE FREE UNDER 16 -MUST BE WITH ADULT GATES OPEN AT 5 PM DISPLAY STARTS AT 8 PM 2762-Halloween-Half-Term-Ad-raring-2-go-63x89mm-AW.indd 1 24/08/2022 16:01
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go Welcome to Little Peeps Soft Play! We can’t wait to meet you and your amazing little peeps! Come and visit us at our brand new soft play here in Chessington. You can expect a warm friendly environment with great coffee and some lovely snacks! We have two main playing areas: one designed for our very little peeps, who love nothing more than to crawl around exploring while being cheeky and trying to climb up anything they come across! We also have a really large three-tired jungle-inspired soft play area with fun slides, bridges, tunnels, and many hidden surprises. This area is for the slightly more adventurous little peeps to discover. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten the adults who like to relax with a hot drink and maybe a sweet treat or yummy sandwich. We have you covered with a great selection of drinks and plenty of gluten/dairy-free options for everyone to enjoy. All our tasty food is made locally by our lovely suppliers. We think mummies and daddies deserve it! We Love to Party! At little peeps soft play, we have two party rooms available to book, in which you can choose a theme from superheroes to pink parties! We provide a 2-hour time slot where you will have one of our exclusive themed party rooms for 30 minutes. The children can eat and celebrate with enough space for all the adults. The children will have 90 minutes in the play area included. We also offer an exclusive hire option for those larger gatherings or joint parties. So please get in touch now, if you have a birthday or special occasion coming up! 328 Hook Road, Chessington, KT9 1NU www.littlepeepssoftplay.com
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11 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go ONCE UPON A CRIME Carve spooky pumpkins, meet Griswalda the witch and become a clever detective in a world of nursery crimes this Halloween! 22 – 30 Oct 2022 BOOK ONLINE odstonefarm.co.uk
Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no. XR43398. FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE No matter your fitness ability, our Swim for All sessions are perfect if you’re looking to build your confidence, work on your strokes, float away any stress, or just simply want to enjoy having a fun swim with your family and friends. Available at: • Morden Leisure Centre • Wimbledon Leisure Centre & Spa • Canons Leisure Centre Discover more at better.org.uk/merton
13 Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go Come on you K’s!! This offer is for FREE ENTRY for all under 18s to Kingstonian F.C.’s home matches in the pitching in Isthmian League Premier Division and Cup competitions for the 2022 - 23 season. Kingstonian play their home matches at Tooting and Mitcham United FC, Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 6BF. Please cut out and keep this season ticket and present it at the turnstile at any Kingstonian F.C. home match. Please tell your friends and if you would like more season tickets then please phone the club on 020 8330 6869 or email kidsforfree@kingstonian.com Details of our home matches are available on the kingstonian.com website. All children under 11 must be accompanied by at least one adult. Kingstonian have had a community partnership with Kingston Carers Network for five years now. Together we aim to improve support for young carers who help look after sick or disabled family members. Our free activities for young carers include football fun sessions held at Goals in Tolworth, free admission to all home league matches and opportunities to be a match day mascot. Young Carers at Kingstonian FC For more details on these or other support for young carers contact Kingston Carers Network on: 020 3031 2754. Photos © Simon Roe - Club Photographer
Wordsearch: 1. ROALD DAHL - THE BFG 2. JULIA DONALDSON - THE GRUFFALO 3. JK ROWLING - HARRY POTTER 4. JEFF KINNEY - WIMPY KID 5. FRANCESCA SIMON - HORRID HENRY Types of Book: A=4 B=2 C=3 D=1 ROALD DAHL THE GRUFFALO JULIA DONALDSON WIMPY KID JK ROWLING HORRID HENRY JEFF KINNEY THE BFG FRANCESCA SIMON HARRY POTTER Can you draw a line between the Author and their character? Then find all of the words in the wordsearch below. • CHOOSE A RANDOM LETTER • START A 30 SECOND TIMER • FILL IN THE ANSWERS BELOW USING WORDS THAT BEGIN WITH YOUR CHOSEN LETTER SCATTERGORIES An author A fiction book A comic-book Character E.G. Roald Dahl E.G. Rainbow Magic E.G. Robin Robin C. AUTO BIOGRAPHY A. FICTION 4. A made up story B. NON-FICTION D. BIOGRAPHY 2. A true story or facts 1. Written about someone elses life 3. Written about someones own life Do you know what each of these kinds of books mean? Draw a line to the correct description and the book type
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Well, I was wrong. Eight years on, those 3 hours every Saturday morning seem like the best investment I ever made in my daughter’s future. She was never the best actor, or singer, or dancer, but Jigsaw helped her achieve all that she could - and not just in the performing arts. Apart from having a huge amount of good, old-fashioned fun, Polly gained tremendous confidence, developed great social skills and learnt how to work in a team. Her teachers were always encouraging, sympathetic and completely professional and in their classes she flourished. Jigsaw Arts has over 25 schools in London and the south-east, catering for students aged 3-18. If you would like your child to learn performance techniques while improving their confidence and social skills, then why not sign them up? Why Jigsaw? A Parent’s Tale The competition for our children’s free time is ferocious. Tennis, ballet, French club - even Cordon Bleu cookery classes - they can do it all. And believe me, my kids did. They tried everything, at least once. As they discarded one activity after another, my bank balance shrank, the pile of unused trombones, football boots and hard hats grew, and I began to consider cartoons and computer games perfectly suitable (and cheap) entertainment. So when my eldest daughter asked to join a Jigsaw Performing Arts class held in a local school, I was reluctant to say the least. Three hours every Saturday seemed like a huge commitment for both of us, and Polly - a shy, timid 10 year old - had never shown any great desire to tread the boards. What on earth could she possibly get out of it? www.jigsaw-arts.co.uk
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18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Clubs / Classes & Holiday Camps Five Top Tips For Fitter Kids! 1. MODEL IT. If your child sees you undertaking sport and physical exercise, they are more likely to take your values on board. It’s not what you say, but what you do that has an impact. If you exercise when they are at school or asleep, talk about it at dinner or breakfast and let your exercise equipment be visible. Going out for a run or bike ride? Announce it! Let them know what you’re doing and how much you enjoy it. 2. EVEN BETTER, GET ACTIVE TOGETHER! Children are naturally competitive and thrive on rewards, so take advantage! Try a family fun run, or get even the most reluctant runner charging around with a Colour Run, Santa Run or Glow Run. There are usually medals at the end too for them to proudly display at home. 3. MIX IT UP. Try as many sports as possible to develop your child’s motor skills. Children are natural cross-trainers, so the more a child is exposed to different physical activities, the more control and awareness they will have of their bodies. This helps their confidence and belief in themselves and also helps them see what sports they really enjoy. 4. PRAISE THE EFFORT RATHER THAN THE OUTCOME. Children who aren’t naturally athletic need to hear how pleased you are when they’ve achieved even a small goal. Perhaps they’ve walked further than before or maybe they’ve chosen to do something active over sitting at a screen. Whatever it is, praise the effort and the achievement they’ve met. 5. HAND OVER CONTROL. Let your children take turns at choosing an active pursuit or after school / half term holiday camp. Even if it’s a trip to the park or a walk with the dog, it all counts as exercise and if your child feels a sense of control, they are more likely to want to do it again. 5
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British Science Week 5th - 14th March Incredible books for all Children Raring2Read! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAMILIES Does your family enjoy reading? Then why not join our Facebook group, to share ideas, tips and recommendations. To read a review of all the books in this series go to: https://raring2go.co.uk/2022/02/raring2go-reviews-shine-books/ Shine Books is a publisher that dedicates its work ‘for anyone who ever felt like they didn't fit in’. Initially created for 3-8 year olds, there is no set age limit! We reviewed six Shine books to see for ourselves just how fabulous they are - and we weren't disappointed! The books introduce us to six loveable and fun characters, beautifully illustrated by Robert Hooper, all living with different conditions which present them with challenges at school. While the books are of course highly beneficial for children living with those challenges, they are also a really great way of introducing all children to the themes of diversity, nurturing an ethos of understanding and empathy from a young age. Most children without SEN will be in classes with childr n who do have SEN - these books pave the way for inclusion and friendships which previously may not have been easily made. The books introduce us to Alice, an Aardvark with Autism; Charlie, a Chimpanzee with ADHD; Dylan, a Dog with Dyslexia; Emma, an Elephant with Epilepsy; Ollie, an Otter with OCD; and Priya, a Panda with Dyspraxia. Here’s a closer look at one of the of 6 incredible books... Alice (An Aardvark With Autism) is incredibly good when it comes to numbers, but she doesn't like loud noise, and is anxious about being in noisy situations. She wants to be with her friends, but a birthday party proves too challenging. Alice finds it difficult to explain how she is feeling, but Alice's mum and Alice's school friends come up with a solution, enabling Alice to enjoy a birthday party with her friend Dylan after all.We love this book as it high lights Alice's strengths, and demonstrates how a little understanding and planning can enable a child to be included in social events. As parents, we should never underestimate the power and influence classmates have on our children's wellbeing, and the power the actions of our own children have on their friends. 'Always be kind' is indeed a great lesson for our youngsters; sharing these books with your child is a great way to develop that ethos. At Raring2go! we love what Shine Books is doing. Every child is different and that some find school life difficult. Children with special educational needs (SEN) face additional challenges. While most children hit milestones and achieve well in literacy skills, children with SEN may be left wondering why it is so difficult for them. Time for SHINE Books Raring2go! Raring2Read! - Review of ‘Shine’ Books 21
Book Now for Christmas! Thurs 17th November – Sun 8th January Glow at RHS Garden Wisley Let it Glow! Enjoy an unmissable after dark spectacle of lights this festive season, perfect for families and friends. Wander the enchanted trail to see some of Wisley’s most iconic sights in a new and dazzling light. This year the garden will glow even brighter with more light, fire and fountain displays than ever before. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley Saturday 19th Nov – Sat 24th December Chessington Garden Centre Santa’s Wonderland Experience We invite you to take a magical walk through our Christmas Wonderland. Your journey will start with a short, animated film to get you into the Christmas spirit. From there you’ll start your adventure. Each room features a different theme to take you through a journey of magic and wonder. From there you will then get your very own private visit with Father Christmas. You’ll visit him in his own cosy cabin where he will be checking the names twice on the list with the help of his very own elves. Chessingtongardencentre.co.uk Sat 26th Nov - Monday 2nd Jan 2023 Chessington World of Adventures Winter’s Tail Finish the year with some festive fun, as Winter’s Tail returns. With the Father Christmas Grotto, Christmas market stalls, selected Theme Park rides and Zoo offering all included in the ticket price - plus much more - Britain’s Wildest Adventure is ready to entertain the whole family. Find out more information and book your next WILD adventure by visiting chessington.com. Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st December New Wimbledon Theatre Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don’t miss the fairest pantomime of them all, with a star cast that includes X Factor singer, actress and television personality Brenda Edwards, musical theatre star Lee Mead, legendary panto Dame and TV presenter Matthew Kelly and TikTok sensation Hannah Lowther. Produced by Crossroads Pantomimes, the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the perfect Christmas treat for your family. www.atgtickets.com/shows/ snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs/ new-wimbledon-theatre/ Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st December Royal Albert Hall Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall The Royal Albert Hall has been the home of Christmas in London for 150 years. We’re thrilled to open our doors again this December to share the magic of our favourite season. This year’s programme is full of heart-warming live events to be enjoyed with your loved ones. We can’t wait to welcome you back to celebrate together. www.royalalberthall.com Saturday 3rd – Saturday 31st December Richmond Theatre Goldilocks and the Three Bears Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus! Goldilocks’ circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their madcap circus friends, they’re battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? Featuring TV-favourite Matt Baker, the Theatre will be transformed into a sensational circus packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, and amazing circus tricks not to be missed! www.atgtickets.com/shows/ goldilocks-and-the-three-bears/richmond-theatre/ Friday 9th - Saturday 31st December Princes Hall, Aldershot Cinderella We're having a ball at the Princes Hall, and you're invited to the party! This enchanting story tells the rags to riches tale of a beautiful young girl who is confined to the kitchen, and picked on by her Ugly Sisters and Wicked Stepmother. With a little help from her Fairy Godmother, a magical pumpkin and a glass slipper, Cinderella hopes to win the heart of the gallant Prince Charming and her chance of a happy ending. www.princeshall.com Thursday 22nd December: 13:30 & 16:30 Mozart Symphony Orchestra The Snowman at Cadogan Hall Now a regular highlight of Christmas, the Mozart Symphony Orchestra returns to Cadogan Hall for its annual performance of the timeless classic, The Snowman, for which the film is shown on the big screen with a live symphony orchestra providing the soundtrack. 13-year-old Alice Mackenzie sings the aria made so famous by Aled Jones: ‘Walking in the Air’. Additional pieces of music to be announced soon. This concert is the perfect Christmas treat for all the family. cadoganhall.com/ Raring2go! Book Now for Christmas! 22 raring2go.co.uk
24 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! What to Do and Where to Go this Winter Glow at RHS Garden Wisley Join RHS Garden Wisley this winter for RHS Glow, an unmissable after dark spectacle of lights this festive season from 17 November – 8 January, perfect for families and friends. Wander the enchanted trail through the garden to see some of Wisley’s most iconic sights in a new and dazzling light. Go past the Jellicoe Canal and old Laboratory, through Wisteria Walk and the Glasshouse, and experience a magical display of lights with music and fire to add to the drama. This year the garden will glow even brighter with more light, fire and fountain displays than ever before. Celebrate the festive season in style with a delicious dinner in the Terrace Restaurant or enjoy a tempting choice of warming food and drinks from the Food Hall, Wisley Café and Glasshouse Café. Along the trail there’ll also be a range of hot drinks and yummy treats to buy on the way. Browse the RHS Wisley Garden Centre to gain inspiration to plant, decorate, eat and gift. Transform your home with an impressive choice of decorations, trees and plants, tick off your gift list from a wonderful selection of unique present ideas to. Don’t miss the festive market stalls at the garden entrance, with a selection of seasonal goods to browse and buy. Off-Peak: Monday - Thursday Members - £8.95; Non-Members - £15.95 On-Peak: Friday - Sunday Members - £9.95; Non-Members - £17.95 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/ whats-on/glow-at-wisley RHS Glow Thu Nov Fri Dec Enjoy an unmissable after-dark spectacle of lights at Glow this festive season. Your visit supports our work as a charity rhs.org.uk/wisleyglow B O O K N O W pushed to find magical Chris experience" The Times
Cadogan Hall, Chelsea, Thursday 22nd December 2022 at 1.30 and 4.30 Tickets: £32, £30, £25, £16 from the Cadogan Hall Box Office Tel: 020 7730 4500 www.cadoganhall.com All orders subject to a transaction fee unless made in person © Snowman Enterprises Limited “The Snowman” by Raymond Briggs is published by Puffin. Image © Snowman Enterprises Ltd www.thesnowman.com “You would be hard pushed to find a more magical Christmas experience” The Times HOwARd BLAkE The Snowman Projected onto a large screen with a live orchestral accompaniment Plus other pieces to be announced COnduCTOR: PHILIP mACkEnzIE SOPRAnO: ALICE mACkEnzIE d a more stmas MOZART SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
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We invite you to take a magical walk through our Christmas Wonderland. Your journey will start with a short, animated film to get you into the Christmas spirit. From there you’ll start your adventure. Each room features a different theme to take you through a journey of magic and wonder. From there you will then get your very own private visit with Father Christmas. You’ll visit him in his own cosy cabin where he will be checking the names twice on the list with the help of his very own elves. 19th November - 24th December Book Online Children £18.50 From Adults £5.00
Raring2make! FUN IDEAS FOR MAKING THINGS TOGETHER ‘Cooking and baking is both physical and mental therapy’ Mary Berry raring2go.co.uk Time: 50m total Prep time: 15m Bake time: 35 Serves: 6 About the bake This delicious autumnal crumble is delicious served with ice cream or cream. A firm family favourite and so easy to make! Ingredients: For the crumble: 250g Allinson’s Plain White Flour 100g Porridge oats 115g Unrefined demerara sugar 170g Butter (unsalted) For the filling: 540g Rhubarb (canned) 6 Apple(s) 55g Unrefined demerara sugar Method: Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (gas mark 4). Peel, slice and remove the cores from the apples and place into an ovenproof dish that is at least 3 inch deep. Step 2: Pour the contents of the canned rhubarb into the dish with the apples and mix together. Add the sugar. Step 3: To make the crumble, mix the butter with the flour in a dry bowl using your hands until you have a texture like breadcrumbs. Step 4: Add the oats and the remaining sugar and mix together. Step 5: Evenly spread the crumble mixture over the apple and rhubarb. Place in the middle of a pre-heated oven for 30-40 mins.When the crumble is cooked, leave it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Any crumble left over can be covered with tin foil and be kept in the fridge for a couple of days. This recipe is brought to you courtesy of our good friends at www.bakingmad.com. Check them out for lots of exciting baking recipes. Easy Autumn Apple and Rhubarb crumble By Baking Mad.com 28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! Easy Autumn Apple and Rhubarb Crumble
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