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.
Join the REECH Creative Network
Our Arts Development Officer works with local organisations and venues through the REECH Creative Network, which is an opportunity for artists and creative practitioners to help develop and deliver workshops and events.
The first meeting took place in January 26 but you can still register your interest to be involved in delivering workshops and events by emailing debora.alleyne-degazon@reigate-banstead.gov.uk
2026 REECH programme
Free monthly REECH Beginners Sketching programme for 18 years and above
Join artist Peter Andrews as he enhances your confidence with a step-by-step guide to developing basic sketching skills such as line and contour drawing; shape and form recognition; understanding the value of light and shade; introduction to the 5 'p's of drawing; application of techniques to draw a selected object.
- Dates: 14 March 2026 (occurring once a month)– other dates include 11 April, 9 May, 6 June, 1 August, 29 August, 26 September, 24 October, 21 November, and 19 December.
- Time: 2pm to 4pm
- Location: Banstead Library, The Horseshoe, Bolters Lane, Banstead, SM7 2AW
Limited space is available – please register at the Banstead Library Help Desk.
2025 REECH programme
The REECH programme began in summer 2025 and during the first six-months delivered the following activities.
REECH Art coffee mornings
Free 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