Weekly update - 7 February 2011
This week’s update focuses on opportunities and things to do for young people in the borough, from our youth activity programme to The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema.
The Council provides a large range of activities, events and facilities for young people to enjoy throughout the year, these include:
parks and leisure centres.
We maintain more than 70 parks and 34 children's play areas, including skate parks. The borough has three sports centres, located in Horley, Redhill and Banstead, with a wide variety of activities and services for all ages.
Things to do during the holidays
We organise a youth activity programme over the school holidays in February, Easter, summer and October.
From Monday 21 to Friday 25 February 2011, 8 to 15 year olds can take part in exciting activities including indoor rock climbing, trampolining, a film animation workshop and non-contact boxing.
To sign up for our half term activities, contact Sue Sergeant, Leisure Development Officer, on 01737 276700 or email leisure.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
Our leisure centres also have a holiday activity programme. To find out more, visit the leisure centre pages.
Some of the events we organise and help to manage
Star for a Night - 12 and 13 April 2011
An annual entertainment show performed by 11 to 18 year-olds, who receive professional coaching for ten weeks.
P&G Surrey Youth Games - from 30 April 2011
Free sports training sessions, which can lead to inclusion in a county wide event.
Sports Festival - 1 May 2011
A free event in Priory Park, showcasing the borough’s many sports clubs, giving you the opportunity to try different sports.
Priory Park Community Festival - 25 June 2011
A free funpacked day out for all ages, organised by the Reigate Events Collective in partnership with the Council.
The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema
Based in Redhill town centre, The Harlequin caters for all age groups and is a great theatre, cinema and conference centre.
This half term at The Harlequin, young people can take part in a Greek myths drama course or see the animated film, Gnomeo and Juliet.
For more information visit The Harlequin website or call the Box Office on 01737 276500.
Harlequin Youth Theatre
Weekly workshops and productions during term time offer young actors, directors and technicians the opportunity to work with professional theatre practitioners.
Harlequin Youth Cinema
A youth cinema club is held once a month for 12 to 18 year olds to enjoy one of the latest film releases for just £1. Drinks, sweets and ice cream are also sold at discounted prices.
Providing opportunities 
Chief Executive, John Jory, said: “We provide a diverse range of things to do young for people in the borough and work with our partners and Surrey County Council to find ways to improve our youth offer.
“This year, we are looking at ways to meet the needs of the borough’s young people. We want to provide opportunities for them to prosper and encourage the business community to do the same.”
Things to do
Executive Member for Leisure & Wellbeing, Councillor Adam De Save, said: “We are fortunate enough to have a theatre in our borough, which is a fantastic facility for people of all ages to enjoy, at highly competitive prices.
“I would encourage you to view The Harlequin’s website to see the range of things to do all year round. You can 
also visit our website to find more things to do and ways to get involved.”
Weekly update by email
If you would like to receive this update by email each week contact weeklyupdate@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.
Last updated : 07/02/2011
