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 New Year, New Start?
Well, what a year. We saw the triumphant Olympic and Paralympic Games on our own soil, the Queen’s Jubilee and we even set our eyes on Felix Baumgartner who made history by being the first person to skydive from a distance of 23 miles (!) – so 2013 certainly has a lot to live up to.
And now that another Christmas has passed us by, cost us a small fortune and made our jeans a little tighter than before it’s time to start afresh. I’m sure you have an abundance of New Year’s resolutions to stick to, but for me, I’m going to embrace 2013 with open arms.
Whatever your plans are, our E-Newsletter will give you plenty of inspiration this January.
Are you keeping up-to-date with our Facebook page?
Lastly, a very happy New Year to all our lovely readers,
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FAMILY EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE! |
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| Vicious Vikings |
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Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 1UF
Saturday 12 January, 1pm-2.30pm
Admission: £4 per child
Discover if Viking raiders really were as vicious as they claimed to be. Ewell will be visited by Thorulf Hammrsson, a Viking warrior resting between raids, and he will demonstrate the fact behind the fiction. Uncover the culture of the Vikings: their craftsmanship and their trade. See how they made their own armour and minted their own coins for trade, and learn how far they travelled in pursuit of goods, land and slaves. Perfect for little historians!
Click here for more or call 020 8394 1734
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| Peter Pan |
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Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY
Wednesday 2 – Saturday 5 January, various times see website for details
Admission: Adults £17.95, Concessions £15.95, Family ticket (group of six) £94.50
You and your family can fly away too, and cheer on Peter Pan and the Darling children as they encounter fairies, Red Indians, The Lost Boys, Captain Hook and a ticking crocodile in hot pursuit..! This brand new show will feature all the traditional elements of the original story as well as music, comedy and plenty of audience participation. Fun for all the family!
Click here for more or call 01276 707600
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| The Gruffalo’s Child |
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G Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA
Monday 28 & Tuesday 29 January, various times
Admission: Tickets £11
“The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should ever set foot in the deep dark wood...” But one wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults. Based on the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler, this great adventure is brought to life. Book soon to avoid disappointment!
Click here for more or call 0844 7701797
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| Enchanted Story Trail |
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RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
Tuesday 1 – Sunday 6 January, 10am-4pm
Admission: Free with normal garden entry
RHS Garden Wisley needs you to join the quest to save the garden from a never ending winter! Join the quest through a magical world, meeting strange characters with stories to tell, from tropical orchid to English orchard, mysterious ponds to mystical pines; discover the clues and solve the riddles that will save Wisley from a never ending winter. A delightfully wintery tale filled with fun, music and wonder.
Click here for more or call 0845 2609000
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| Cirque Normandie |
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Chessington Garden Centre, Leatherhead Road, Surrey KT9 2NG
Tuesday 1 – Sunday 6 January, various times
Admission: Child £10, Adult £12, Family of four £38
The traditional family circus is back in their heated big top at Chessington Garden Centre. For the 5th year Cirque Normandie returns with an all new 60 minute show featuring a horse drawn parade, cloudswing, juggling, wire walking, trapeze, a comedy lion, western pasttimes and clowns. Come along and bring the family to see this year’s production. Book soon as some shows are already sold out!
Click here for more or call 01372 725638
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| Painting for Under 5's |
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The Lightbox, Chobham Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4AA
Friday 11 January,11.00am - 11.45am
Admission: £3 per child, accompanying adult goes free
It's time for your little ones to dress for mess and join in on the painting fun at the Lightbox. What young Picasso doesn't enjoy getting stuck in and getting creative? And this way you don't even need to worry about cleaning everything up at the end. All materials are included too! Sure to be 45-minutes of fun, advance booking is required so don't miss out!
Click here for more or call 01483 737837
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 Birthday Bedlam?
Alleviate those stresses that we’re faced with when organising a little one’s birthday bonanza with our friends over at All You Need To Party. With a great selection of party pieces from balloons and candles to first birthday high chair kits, meaning you’ll leave no stone unturned and all from the comfort of your sofa. With a cute ladybird design for girls and equally adorable turtles for boys this will be a birthday bash not to be missed.
Click here for more or call 01618 660010
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 For Your Little Fuss Pots...
Recently launched, we love Annabel Karmel's latest addition... the Fuss Pots. Exploding with flavour and as natural as if you made it at home, this new range of four delicious dishes will tickle the taste buds of even the fussiest eaters. The recipes, based on Annabel’s bestselling books, in easy to use microwaveable pots include Chicken Korma, Chicken ‘N’ Rice Nasi Goreng, Spaghetti Bolognese with Hidden Veg and Kickin’ Chicken Chow Mein.
Click here for more
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 Hot Product - Cybex Sirona
This car seat is the blessing parents have been searching for. The CYBEX Sirona with alternative facing has an easy entrance and exit position the 360° rotation system makes life easier as the seat can be turned to the side with one simple click allowing you to take your baby out effortlessly. Easily adjusted from rear-facing (approximately 0-4 years) to front-facing (approximately 9 months-4 years) when older children have insufficient legroom whilst sitting backwards.
Click here for more
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