REECH creative programme
REECH is a programme of creative activities taking place in the north of the borough around Banstead and Tadworth, which was introduced summer 2025. It aims to help local people REECH an improvement in their health and wellbeing through creativity.
'REECH' stands for Relax, Engage, Experience, Create, Hydrate emotionally.
Our Arts Development Officer works with local organisations and venues, and is establishing a REECH Creative Network, for artists and creative practitioners to help develop and deliver workshops and events.
REECH Creative Network
We're inviting all artists and creative practitioners interested in developing creative health activities within the Banstead and Tadworth community to a social evening on Thursday 22 January to find out more about the programme and whether they can get involved.
2025 REECH programme
The REECH programme began in summer 2025 and during the first six-months delivered the following activities.
REECH Art coffee mornings
Fee drawing and watercolour painting workshops over four weekly sessions for all ages and abilities, delivered by a member of the Banstead Art Society and hosted by the Banstead Library.
Black History Month activities:
- Afro-Caribbean Creative Experience – a two-day activity during October half term for 5- to 12-year-olds and parents, which resulted in a display at the Banstead Horticultural Society Late Autumn Show
- The Carnival – Interactive storytelling and craft session, including an exhibition of carnival costumes, dress up and craft for all ages in collaboration with the Banstead Library
- Black Jazz singers of yesterday – in collaboration with the musical director Anthony Woolfeden of Come and Sing this was an experience for seniors to sing songs from Black jazz singers from the war period and beyond
Contact
- Debora Alleyne-De Gazon, Arts Development Officer debora.alleyne-degazon@reigate-banstead.gov.uk