What's on guide
This section is a guide to what's on in the borough in the coming weeks and months.
You can add your content to our website, submit your events for inclusion on this page. Non-commercial events only please. We will only consider those in or near the borough.
Below are details of what is happening and where:
- for information about council meetings see our section on Council meetings
- for a full listing of events at the Harlequin theatre see Up and coming theatre events (Harlequin website)
- for a full listing of our Mayoral events please see Mayoral engagements
- for a full listing of Priory Park events see Events in Priory Park and the regular Activities in Priory Park.
May
13 May: 'Sounds Spectacular' starring Chris Stanbury
All Saints' Church Institute, High Street, Banstead
Presented by Banstead Organ and Keyboard club.
Tickets: £7
Further details visit the Banstead Arts website
14 May: Lunchtime Concert by Muse Piano Quintet
All Saints' Parish Church, High Street, Banstead
Cost: £6 on sale at the door.
14 May: 'The Crafts of Gardening'
The Priory School, Bolter's Lane, Banstead
Banstead Horticultural Evening are holding an informal evening sharing a wide range of horticultural and allied craft skills.
Further details contact Diana Beck on 01737 271243
15 May: Talk by Simon Richards 'The maintenance and development of Bushey park'
Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, KT17 1UF
Time: 8pm-10pm
Cost: £2 members, £3 visitors to include refreshments and raffle
Further details visit the Ewell Horticultural Association website
16 May: Banstead Recorded Music Society present 'Victorian Opera'
Banstead Library, The Horseshoe
Cost: £3 for non-members of the BRMS
Time: 7.45pm
18 May: Decluttering Workshop 'Putting Clutter in its Place'
The Harlequin Theatre, Redhill
Presented by Surrey Libraries to help identify what things you need to keep and what you can disregard.
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Cost: £10
Contact info: visit the Surrey County Council website
18 May: Open Air Exhibition of Paintings
Outside Banstead Library
Time: 10am-4pm
19 May: RSPB Epsom and Ewell visit to Rye Harbour
Departing from Meadway for a trip to Rye Harbour on the South Coast.
Time: 8am
Contact: janetegilbert@btinternet.com or visit the RSPB Epsom website
21 May: Bee Keeping
Reigate Community Centre, High Street, Reigate RH2 9AE
Join bee keeper Elizabeth Knee and her 'virtual hive' for this informal course to celebrate Adult Learners' Week. Find out about these facinating creatures and their improtance to our eco-system.
There will also be a section devoted to keeping bees as a small enterprise or hobby.
Quote ref: C3733797
Time: 10am - 12pm; Cost: £10
Contact: www.southern.wea.org.uk or call 0800 328 1060
22-25 May: Banstead Operatic Society present Mel Brook's The Producers
Epsom Playhouse, 42 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL
Time: 7.30pm Weds 22-Sat 25 May and 2.30pm Sat
Cost: £16 Wed, Thurs and Sat matinee, £17 Fri and Sat evening.
Details contact 07716 496878 or john@banaos.org.uk or visit the Epsom Playhouse website
23 May: Reigate Arthritis Care Support Group talk The Work of the Macmillan Nurses by Helene Poursain
The Woodhatch Centre
Time: 2.30pm
25 May: London to Brighton Challenge 2013
Take part in a weekend/overnight challenge to walk or run 100km on behalf of Princess Alice Hospice with hot meals provided on route and brunch in Brighton and supported rest stops every 12.5 km.
Cost: Registration £85 and minimum sponsorship of £400
Further details phone 01372 461869 or email fundraising@pah.org.uk or visit the Princess Alice Hospice website
27 May: Surrey County Show
Stoke Park, Guildford
To include monster trucks display, sheep show, dog show, forestry, flowers, food and a variety of music.
Tickets available with a discount in advance on the Surrey County Show website.
28 May: RSPB Epsom and Ewell visit to Chobham Common
Take part in an evening stroll in the Surrey heathland to watch for nightjars.
Meet at 7.30pm at Gracious Pond Road, Chobham
Contact: janetegilbert@btinternet.com or visit the RSPB Epsom website.
June
2 June: RSPB Epsom and Ewell visit to Stodmarsh
Departing from Meadway for a trip to the reserve to see a variety of summer visitors
Time: 8am
Contact: janetegilbert@btinternet.com or visit the RSPB Epsom website
2 June: RSPB Epsom and Ewell visit to Thursley Common
An evening stroll over Surrey heathland in search of specialized species including woodlark, nightjar and warblers
Time: 7pm at the reserve
Contact: janetegilbert@btinternet.com or visit the RSPB Epsom website
8 June: Tattenhams Market
The United Church of St Mark, St Marks Road, Epsom Downs, KT18 5RD
Tattenhams Indoor Market held the first Saturday of the month 10am - 2pm. Featuring stalls selling greetings cards, jewellery, gifts, homecraft items and lots more. Free entrance and refreshments available.
8 June: Nightrider Cycle Challenge
A 100km moonlit cycle ride past London's iconic landmark to raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice.
Time: 10pm onwards
Cost: Registration £39 and minimum sponsorship of £175.
Further info contact 01372 461869 or email fundraising@pah.org.uk
9 June: Walk for Diabetes
Reigate Priory Park
Two mile circular walk raising money for Diabetes UK.
Time: 11am
No charge but donations welcomed.
Contact info: fundraising.southeast@diabetes.org.uk
9 June: Southern Tutors 5-A-Side Charity Football Tournament
St Martin's C of E Junior School Field, Ashley Road, Epsom, KT18 7AD
To register a team please email Rosemary info@southerntutors.co.uk or phone 07986 564651
Time: 11am - 4pm
8 -23 June: Surrey Open Studios
A unique opportunity to visit artists studios, meet artists and makers, view demonstrations and buy original artwork.
For a brochure call 01483 519285 or visit the Surrey Open Studios website.
14 June: An illustrated talk by Penny Williams 'A year in the life of a BTO Representative'
All Saints Church Hall, Fulford Road, West Ewell
Time: 7.45pm - 10pm
Cost: £4 non members, £3 RSPB members and free for local group members
15 and 16 June: Kingswood, Walton and Tadworth Horticultural Society Gardener's Delight
10 local gardens open.
Cost: £4.50 each to include entry to all gardens over both days.
Details contact Sue Edwards 01737 813025 or email suehortsoc@btinternet.com
16 June: RSPB Epsom and Ewell visit to Lakenheath
Departing from Meadway for a day trip to Suffolk to see a wide range of raptors and waders.
Time: 6am
Contact: janetegilbert@btinternet.com or visit the RSPB Epsom website
22 June: Ewell Horticultural Association Summer Show
Blenheim School, Longmead Road, Epsom, KT19 9BH
Displays of summer flowers, homegrown vegetables, plants and garden sundries for sale.
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Visit the Ewell Horticultural Association website
July
6 July: Tattenhams Market
The United Church of St Mark, St Marks Road, Epsom Downs, KT18 5RD
Tattenhams Indoor Market held the first Saturday of the month 10am - 2pm. Featuring stalls selling greetings cards, jewellery, gifts, homecraft items and lots more. Free entrance and refreshments available.
6 July: Quality Street Fair
Quality Street Merstham
An annual fund raising event for St Katherine's Church
Time: 10am - 1.30pm
13 July: Chipstead Village Fair and Flower Show
Elmore, High Road, Chipstead, CR5 3SB
Flower show with craft stall and side shows, children's fancy dress and races.
For flower, craft, cookery and children's entries please call 01737 553962 or email rearl@sloaneclub.co.uk
13 July: Horley Carnival
Local organisations including Horley Town Council, Horley Chamber of Commerce, Horley Lions, Horley and District Round Table, 41 Club, Horley Churches and local Scouts and Guides are planning a Community Family Day with the theme of Children's books.
Further details to follow.
14 July: Princess Alice Hospice 10k Run
Join 25,000 other runners, passing some of the world's most iconic landmarks.
Cost: £200 minimum sponsorship
Further info visit the Princess Alice Hospice website
September
7 September: Ewell Horticultural Association Autumn Show
Blenheim School, Longmead Road, Epsom, KT19 9BH
Displays of late summer flowers, homegrown vegetables, bulbs and garden sundries for sale, raffle and floral art.
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Visit the Ewell Horticultural Association website
8 September: Run to the Beat for Princess Alice Hospice
Be one of the 18,000 runners on the 13 mile Docklands course, running to the beats of the UK's best musical talents.
Cost: £200 minimum sponsorship
Further info visit the Princess Alice Hospice website
October
26 October: Ewell Horticultural Association Late Autumn Show
Blenheim School, Longmead Road, Epsom, KT19 9BH
Displays of autumn flowers, homeground vegetables, plants and garden sundries for sale, raffle and floral art.
Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Visit the Ewell Horticultural Association website
27 October: Great South Run for Princess Alice Hospice
Run along the sea front, in this 10 miles challenge.
Cost: £200 minimum sponsorship
Further info visit the Princess Alice Hospice website
Beaver Swimming Club supporting physically disabled swimmers
Donyngs Leisure Centre
A club giving help and support with the use of a hoist to aid swimming to disabled customers.
Further details contact Ingrid Morgan on 01737 760419.
Merstham WI
Merstham Village Hall
Meet on the second Thursday of the month at 2.30pm with a variety of speakers and activities.
Reigate Ladies Joggers
Priory Park
A sociable ladies only group who want to exercise and get fit. Meeting every Tuesday and Wednesday leaving from Bell Street Car Park.
Time: 9.45am
Cost: £4
Contact: 0776 657 0077 or anna@reigateladiesjoggers.co.uk
Last updated : 13/05/2013
