THE AUGUST LOWDOWN – RECAP…
Posted by Francesca De Franco on 14 Aug 2024
☀️ ⛱️ I hope you are having a fabulous August whether you have had a holiday, a staycation or just enjoyed time at home.
There’s still plenty of events, workshops and camps to come this month including:
Langley Vale Wood 10th Birthday
You are invited to celebrate Langley Vale Wood’s 10th Birthday with The Woodland Trust on Thursday, 15th August from 11am- 3pm.
There will be lots of free activities for the whole family including bug hunting, crafts, guided walks and more. Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Free entry. Parking charges apply.
For more details visit the Facebook page.
French Conversation with ALTétude French Tutoring
This charity event is taking place on Thursday 15th August at 8.15pm @ Epsom Social.
Raising money to get Ellis to America…more info here.
Are you a Francophone or a Francophile enjoying meeting new people and converse in French❓Then join Myriam a local native French tutor, for this fundraising event! More info and tickets here.
Community Board Game Night @ Epsom Social
Starting Thursday 15th August 6 – 10pm, bring your friends and family for a fun-filled evening at Epsom Social. Enjoy classic and modern board games in a vibrant community setting. Free admission Every third Thursday.
Gin Tasting @ The Ginistry
4 DRINKS 4 £10
Sip, savour, and discover!
Join The Ginistry Epsom for a delightful gin and spirits tasting hosted by Fever Tree✨. Indulge in 4 exquisite drinks for just £10 per person.
Tickets available via the website here.
Epsom Family Fridays
Family Fridays return to Epsom Marketplace this Summer. FREE family fun activities throughout August. Friday 16th August is Crazy Golf, Friday 23rd August is Circus Skills, Friday 30th August there will be a magician, also expect arts and crafts, teacup rides and puppet shows.
Make sure you follow Go Epsom on social media for all the latest news and info.
Kids Summer Yoga Retreat
Leave your kids with Bodhi Eden on Saturday, 17th August (1pm-4.30pm) for a fun-filled retreat.
They’ve curated an action-packed afternoon full of activities to spark joy and nurture creativity:
Kids Yoga | Stretch, breathe and explore Yoga poses tailored for the Kids
Partner Yoga | Bond with friends through fun + interactive poses
Yoga Games | Engage in playful games that promote teamwork + laughter
Mindful Crafts | Get creative with arts and crafts projects that inspire mindfulness
Mini Meditations | Learn simple techniques to relax + centre the mind
Let your little ones unwind, make new friends and discover the joy of yoga in a safe, supportive environment.
Reserve your child’s spot via this link.
Free Holiday Cinema @ St Mary’s Ewell
The FREE Ewell Summer Holiday Cinema has showings on Sunday 18th August they will be showing Mary Poppins (doors open at 2.30pm) at St Mary’s, Ewell
For more details on this and other events go to: https://www.facebook.com/stmarysewell
Card Readings with Christine Michele Murray
Complementary Therapies’ Christine Michele Murray will be at All Things Nice in Ewell on Monday, 19th August for her popular card readings.
“This is a powerful tool for those seeking guidance in their life and can give insight into careers, relationships, and finances, while giving the recipient peace of mind and confidence and clarity in their decisions.”
Book here:
3 Card Reading: £15
https://calendly.com/eftcmm/3atn
9 Card Reading: £25
https://calendly.com/eftcmm/9atn
www.christinemichelemurray.com info@christinemichelemurray.com/ 07840 240454
The Jam Place – Kid Summer Week of Fun
The Jam Place will be having its annual Summer Week of Fun from Monday, August 19th – Friday, August 23rd (go for one day or all the days!).
Prop making, dancing, games, movies, making friends, drama, arts and crafts…all sorts! Contact Helen at info@thejamplace.com or call/text: 07870192266.
Summer Lunch Club
This summer, Epsom Methodist Family Centre is providing a free space for families on Wednesdays in August to come and enjoy lunch and stay and play together.
Taking place on: 21st and 28th August (1pm-2.45pm). Booking essential, email Cara at emcnursery@hotmail.co.uk
Sing and Sign Summer Specials
Would you like to know how fantastic early communication can be with your little one? What does your baby want to tell you? Go to the Sing and Sign Summer Specials on Thursday, 22nd August to find out.
These award-winning baby classes developed with speech and language experts teach simple signs so you can communicate with your little one, before they can talk- teaching you the fun way – through music!
The Summer Specials are fantastic taster sessions for those thinking about joining in September. Each class is different and summer themed.
Ideal for ages 6-24 months (slightly younger/older most welcome)
Booking essential as limited places available: https://www.bookmyclass.co.uk/singandsign/
or contact: racheldemetri@singandsign.co.uk
Merland Rise Kids Summer Workshops
The Merland Rise Kids Workshops are back over the Summer holidays! Entertain your children at one of its workshops for just £6 or less. There’s cupcake decorating on Wednesday, 21st August and t-shirt designing on Wednesday, 28th August, so lots of fun activities to choose from.
Visit the website (merlandrisechurch.org.uk) to book your space.
Jazz on the Lawn 3
Head down to St. Mary’s Vicarage for an afternoon of easy listening jazz, with BBQ and licensed bar on Saturday, 24th August (12pm-3pm). A relaxed summer afternoon in a large village vicarage garden. What could be more English? Bring a picnic and blankets and some chairs and settle down for a great fun afternoon. Even better you will be supporting you local parish Church.
To book tickets go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-on-the-lawn-3-florie-namir-summer-jazz-and-bbq-at-ewell-vicarage-tickets-850338424117
14 Church Street Ewell KT17 2AQ
All Things Kids Magic Show
Saturday 24th August – 11am–12.30pm
This kid’s magic show in Derby Square promises dazzling tricks, enchanting illusions, and festive fun for the whole family. Pop down and experience a fun interactive magical performance that will leave everyone spellbound. Enjoy a delicious meal after the show with special magical drinks! Book tickets here.
Taylor Swift Tribute @ Epsom Social
Sunday, 25th August will be filled with Taylor Swift magic! With activities running until 9pm, kick off the afternoon with a Taylor Swift Trivia starting at 1pm, followed by a delightful session of Taylor Swift friendship bracelet making from 2 pm-4 pm all free entry!
At 6pm the main event begins with the Taylor Swift tribute show. Doors open at 5pm so don’t miss out on an evening celebrating the music and spirit of Taylor Swift.
Go dressed in sparkles and embrace the Swifty culture! Book tickets here.
August Bank Holiday Summer Party @ The Derby Arms
Head down to the Derby Arms for its Annual Summer Party on Bank Holiday Sunday 25th August. Outside bars will open at 2pm with DJ Eddie & DJ Steve Facey playing 2-9pm in the Garden!
Families welcome, tables available to book or just walk in. No tickets required.
Epsom Downs Racecourse – Bank Holiday Family Fun Day
On Monday, 26th August, enjoy a family day out at the races with free kids entertainment including the famous Mascot Derby, on track kids races, pony rides, face painting and more!
For more information and to book, go to: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom/events-tickets/bank-holiday-family-fun-day/
EmpowerEd Education
FREE Success in Secondary Workshop/Open Day Monday 26th August 1pm – 3pm
For ages 11-14, join us for a comprehensive session on preparing for the transition to secondary education and transitioning from lower secondary to GCSE prep.
Get valuable advice, guidance, and insights to set your child up for success in their educational journey.
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!
+4402045424329 info@empowered-education.co.uk
www.empowered-education.co.uk
Epsom & Ewell Family Centre – Can Do!
Can Do is a welcoming playgroup for families of children with additional needs at Epsom & Ewell Family Family Centre.
Thursday 29th August (10.00am-11.30am).
Booking is essential, email on: epsomewellfamilycentre@barnardos.org.uk
Merland Rise Charity Family Fun Day
Head down to Merland Rise’s Charity Family Fun day on Saturday, 31st August (11am-3pm) for plenty of fun and to help us raise money for BREAD – a charity which works for famine relief in Tanzania.
Location: Playing fields at Headley Drive, KT18 5RU
School Supplies & Disco Vibes
On Saturday, 31st August (1pm-3pm) shop for school supplies in the morning and then enjoy a Pipsqueaks party in the afternoon at Epsom Social! The party will give the kids a chance to blast the remainder of their school holiday energy with Katie and Molly dancing, playing party games, have a chance to perform and enjoy a fruit snack and drink. Book tickets here.
Summer Camps – Various Days
Craftmyday Holiday Club
Craftmyday holiday club bookings are open! There are over 50 workshops including painting, sewing, sculpture and more. Three hour sessions are just £23
Book now at: https://www.craftmyday.com/kids
EmpowerEd Summer Camp
EmpowerEd’s Summer Camp is running throughout the school summer holidays. Expect lots of fun and creative educational activities with arts and crafts, game zone, science experiments and more.
Contact on 07341179293 or epsom@empowered-education.co.uk for more details.
Visit: https://www.empowered-education.co.uk
Code Ninjas Summer Camps
Gear up for an unforgettable summer at Code Ninjas Camps. These exciting camps are designed to keep kids engaged and learning with hands-on coding projects, game development, and creative challenges. Perfect for all skill levels, the camps inspire curiosity and innovation.
Enrol now and let the adventure begin: https://www.codeninjas.co.uk/epsom-sry-uk/camps
Summer Baby Classes
Baby Sensory Epsom is running classes throughout the Summer. You can also book on now for the September Term.
Classes are especially designed for babies from birth, and you can stay with them right up to their first birthday and beyond.
Baby Sensory classes are an educational, interactive and developmental programme, which will help your baby learn and develop important skills. The classes are built on your baby’s natural play-rest-play cycle to ensure they are not overstimulated.
Baby Sensory classes are an ideal place to meet new parents, ask questions, share ideas, experiences and memories together.
Baby Sensory Epsom has received the Gold Aware Accreditation with Children’s Activities Association.
Book on the website: https://www.babysensory.com/epsom/
Grow Cook Enjoy – Summer Holiday Kids Workshops
Grow Cook Enjoy is running an exciting variety of children’s cooking workshops on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd. Choose from Sushi making, doughnut making, food art fun and ice cream and cookies workshops (morning, afternoon or whole day sessions).
For more information and booking, head to the website: https://www.growcookenjoy.co.uk/holiday-workshops
Aerial Tumbling Club Gymnastics Summer Camps
The Aerial Tumbling Club Gymnastics Summer Camps are running throughout August. Details above. Contact head coach Justine to reserve a place: aerialtumblingclub@hotmail.com
Visit: https://www.aerialtumblingclub.co.uk/
EzeeSport Summer Holiday Camps
Booking for Summer Camps in Epsom, Leatherhead/Bookham is now open.
For Epsom
Venue: Epsom Cricket Club
Dates: Tuesday – Thursday during the summer
20/21/22 August
Time: 8:45am – 3:45pm
Age Group: Reception Age Children to Year 4
For more details visit: https://ezeesport.com/pages/summer-holidays-2024
Holiday Camps at Ebbisham Sports Club
Holiday Camps are back at Ebbisham Sports Club, with various dates available to book across the summer holiday period from 9.00am-3.00pm. Ebbisham will be running Badminton & Squash camps this summer.
The holiday camps are an ideal introduction to a variety of different sports for children aged 7-14 years old. They’re an enjoyable way for children to start playing sport and feature coaching, games and social activities. Children will learn new sports skills, make friends and grow their confidence.
20 August – Badminton & Squash
21 August – Badminton & Squash
27 August – Badminton & Squash
28 August – Badminton & Squash
Cost: Ebbisham Members £32 per day/ Non-Members £35 per day
If you wish to book a place, email admin@ebbishamsportsclub.com for a registration form.
Sam’s Classroom Summer Camp
Sam’s Classroom Summer Camp is taking place Tuesday, 27th August- Friday, 30th August (9.30-3.00pm).
Four days of fun filled maths, games, outdoor learning, water colour painting and crafts led by a qualified teacher, tutor and home educator in Tadworth. Sign up for a day or two, or the whole week. Every day will be different.
Sibling discount available.
Venue: Sam’s Classroom, Tadworth, KT20 5NR
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2a86GyOUbgyFlS4s-00LZpRxPo2tn5kZyd80jP0aCJ6Pu0Q/viewform
Bourne Hall Park – Sun Printing Art Workshop
Free event on Wednesday, 28th August (10am-4pm).
You will collect fallen leaves or bring your own leaves and cut out shapes and then arrange them in a composition on a transparent sheet. While you are doing this you will learn about the Hogsmill River who’s source is in Bourne Hall Park, as well as see example prints.
You will then slide a piece of cyanotype paper underneath the sheet and leave the whole thing in the sun for about 5 minutes to expose. The paper will change colour from light to dark green.
Discarding the objects and transparent sheet, you will then submerge the sheet in the tray of water for about a minute. The paper will turn blue and white. The prints will then be left to completely dry.
You will be shown through the process and helped at each stage. It is a fairly quick process, but people can spend as long as they like making their compositions, it should take about 30 minutes.
For more information email: johanaknowles@gmail.com
Epsom and Leatherhead Summer Mega Camps
Mega Camps is running throughout the summer until Friday, 30th August (8am-6pm). They offer a host of sporting and arts and crafts activities for 4-14 year-olds.
Book now: https://www.megacamps.net/
Musical Wonderland @ The Leatherhead Theatre
Create an exciting musical in four days (26th – 29th August) based on the magical madness of Alice in Wonderland but adding in a twist and a medley of popular songs and dances. Suitable for 8 – 18 years old, for bookings email Susy at tta@the-theatre.org.
Epsom & Ewell – History Walks
The Hogsmill
Tuesday, 20th August (11.00am to 12.30pm) and Thursday, 29th August (1.30pm to 3.00pm).
Take a walk up the Hogsmill River and learn something of the history of this important chalk river. From its source at Bourne Hall were its spring was sacred in pre-historic times Where Willian the Conqueror legend has it watered his horse on the way to London Visit its two mills were William IV visited and up to the packing house bridge the last reminder of Ewells gun power industry. Also discover why the pre-Raphaelite artists found the river a source of inspiration .
Meet at the entrance to Bourne Hall
Nonsuch Park and Palace
Thursday, 22nd August (10.30am to 12.30pm) and Tuesday, 27th August (1.30pm to 3.00pm).
Enjoy a guided walk around Nonsuch Park and explore the history of the beautiful landscape. See where the original palace once stood and how it dominated the local area. From the ruins of the banqueting hall, hear stories of luxurious palaces, ambitious royalty, lost churches and lingering ghosts. Listen to tales of battles and discover how warfare has touched this ancient landscape. Discover which famous television presenter’s ancestors used to live here and how a Queen once came to tea.
Meet on the lawn opposite the café in Nonsuch Mansion House SM3 8AP. Nearest car park entry is from Cheam Road, A232.
Hidden Ewell Walk
Wednesday, 31st July (1.00pm to 2.30pm) and Tuesday, 27th August (11.00am to 12.30pm).
Peel back time and discover Ewell’s hidden past and unseen history with a guided walk around the village. A settlement since – prehistoric times, Ewell has a rich history concealed beneath the modern village.
Heart of Epsom
Thursday, 22nd August (2.00 pm to 3.30pm) and Thursday, 29th August (10.30am to 12.00pm)
See beneath Epsom’s genteel surface and stroll around its ancient centre discovering on your way the dark deeds, wrongdoings and ghosts of days gone past. Hear tales about Epsom’s own highwayman and the life of the evil Lord Rochester, together with the even more wicked Lord Lyttleton. Relive the time when Epsom’s spa was at the height of fashion and decide for yourself if you would have liked to visit and spend a night in the town. Visited by Charles 11 and lived in by his son the Duke of Northumberland Hear about the towns crazy bone setter. Come and be haunted by ghostly stories and visit the haunted clock tower. Discover the not so ancient past and see where rioting soldiers led to the death of a brave local policeman.
Meet at the Clock Tower, Epsom KT19 8EB.
Have a great time exploring Epsom and Ewell’s local history! For more details about other historical events, visit: https://www.bournehall.org/whats/museum-activities
Walks cost £6 per person and are limited to 20 people per walk. Places must be booked with David Brooks – Tel: 020 8394 1734 Email: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Book Now!
Work Out, Brunch and Bubbles
Experience a wellness day like never before at Albury Vineyard with Avia PT and Chef Renu B on Friday, 6th September (10.15am – 2.30pm and beyond).
Indulge your senses in a day of pure bliss, where you’ll combine the art of mindful eating, movement, and the joy of wine.
Savour Every Bite: Delight in a chef curated lunch of nourishing, seasonal foods that will replenish your body
Toast to Wellness: Raise a glass of Albury organic sparkling wine to celebrate and unwind.
Move with Purpose: Learn how to incorporate strength training into your weekly routine through the strength & conditioning class. End the day with an optional guided walk around the vines
To book go to: https://www.chefrenub.com/alburyvineyard
Coldplace at Epsom Playhouse
Thursday, 12th September: Coldplace – the World’s leading tribute to Coldplay – is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years, including Yellow, Paradise and A Sky full of Stars, right through to Higher Power and My Universe from their latest album, Music of the Spheres.
This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record breaking live tours – featuring lasers, confetti, video screen, and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, truly making the audience part of the show.
www.coldplace.co.uk
For more details and booking go here.
Quiz night in aid of Age Concern Epsom & Ewell
Calling all local businesses! Join Age Concern Epsom & Ewell on Friday, 13th September (7pm) for a highly entertaining Quiz Night with novelty rounds and prizes to be won throughout the night.
This is the perfect evening for a team night out, so gather up your colleagues and join in the fun.
The ticket price includes: slices of pizza, nibbles and one free drink.
Where: The Conservative Club, 39 Church Street, Epsom, KT17 4PW
Costs: £15pp
Teams of 6 can be booked here. Alternatively for smaller numbers please call 01372 732 451 and they’ll organise the teams on your behalf.
A fun, entertaining evening to raise funds for Age Concern Epsom & Ewell. Charity No: 1139652
Funkytown 90s Disco Night with DJ Kobbie @ The Horton
Join DJ Kobbie on a trip back to Funkytown, playing the best tracks from the 1990s for a night of dancing in The Horton’s atmospheric Performance Space on Saturday, 14th September from 7pm.
Start thinking about your outfit now! Book tickets and find out more here.
Ministry of Science Live @ Epsom Playhouse
Ministry of Science Live will be blasting into the Epsom Playhouse on Monday, 28th October at 3pm! Perfect for the half-term, this show has got more bangs, blasts and booms for your buck. Check out the trailer and get your tickets through the link.
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⛱️ The holidays can be a very expensive time. With that in mind, here’s a list of restaurants, bars and cafés that are doing kids eat for free (or £1 deals) over the holidays: https://www.theparentsocial.com/kids-eat-free-during-summer-holidays-2024/
Enjoy the rest of August!
Fran x
