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Your magazine from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Autumn 2013
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Visit us: For information on the location and opening hours of any of our six Help Desks located around the borough visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/helpshops
Write to us: Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH
other useful contactsRaven Housing TrustTel: 0300 123 3399 Email: [email protected] www.ravenht.org.ukCitizens Advice Bureau Tel: 08444 111 444www.reigate-bansteadcabx.org.uk
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Contents
Welcome
4 News Make sure you have your say by registering to vote
6 regeneration Investing in our future
7 Customer services The way you can access our services is changing
8 Celebrating reigate & redhill 150 Looking back at the difference local government has made
10 redhill reflections Reflecting over the past 50 years
11 rethinking your rubbish A round up of the latest recycling news
12 Public health Putting health at the heart of the borough
13 Ageing well Find out about the Reigate Artisans project
14 What’s on
15 harlequin highlights
From Cllr Joan Spiers, Leader of reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Hello, and welcome to the autumn issue of Borough News.
In this issue, we celebrate Reigate and Redhill being granted municipal borough
status 150 years ago and explore the impact it had on the borough as we know it today. Read more about our history on pages 8 and 9. We speak to lifelong resident, Dorothy, who, at 94, shares her reflections of her hometown, Redhill and the changes she has seen over the years. Take a walk down memory lane with Dorothy on page 10.
The Council’s recycling activities raised £2.5 million in 2012-2013, reducing pressure on council tax and saving money. Read more about our recycling efforts on page 11.
It’s important that all of our residents stay healthy and active and so, on page 12, we speak to Dr Joe McGilligan about the recent changes to public health and what they mean for you.
Over the next five years, the borough will see over £250 million in private sector investment in Redhill, Horley, Preston and Merstham. There’s more about these exciting changes on page 6.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Borough News.
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■ Councillors’ allowancesMembers’ Allowance Scheme payments are published annually. To view the payments made in 2012/13 visit www.reigate- banstead.gov.uk or email [email protected]
■ New planning searchWe’ve revamped the planning application search on our website so you can search for applications more easily, save your searches and sign up for alerts. It also features better maps and a special consultees section. Try it at www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk
■ StoptoberStoptober 2013 is back! It is running this October encouraging people to stop smoking for 28 days, and it’s not too late to join. To order an application pack and find out more visit www.smokefreenhs.uk/stoptober
nvil Court, the borough’s
first extra care housing scheme in Blacksmiths Road, Horley opens its doors to residents soon, providing 60 one and two bedroom apartments for social rent or to buy on a shared ownership basis. Housing 21, a leading provider of care, health and housing services for older people is working with the Borough Council and Surrey County Council on the scheme. Additional facilities open to the local community and friends and family of residents include a restaurant, hairdressing salon and shop.
To apply for one of the social rented apartments contact the Housing Register Team on 01737 276791 or [email protected]. To be eligible you must be aged 55 years or over and be in need of affordable housing and personal care (as assessed by Surrey County Council).
Borough’s first extra care scheme opens soon
urrey Police and its partners will again be working together during
the Halloween and Bonfire Night period to target anti-social behaviour.
There will be additional patrols throughout Surrey to make it clear to potential trouble makers that criminal offences will not be tolerated.
Some tips to keep safe:
Don’t be spooked around halloween and Bonfire Night
urrey Crimestoppers has launched a campaign
to raise awareness about the trade in illegal tobacco which can have damaging effects on local communities. If residents want to report anything or anyone, they can call the safe and secure Crimestoppers number anonymously on 0800 555 111. For more information about the campaign, visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Illegal tobacco – a drag on communities
• Always go trick or treating with an adult or a group of responsible friends.
• Stay in a group.
• Never enter a stranger’s house or talk to strangers.
• Stay in well-lit areas.
• Don’t knock on doors where there is a sign saying ‘no trick or treaters’.
• Be careful not to frighten people, especially elderly people.
For more advice, visit www.surrey.police.uk from October 22.
■ Domestic Abuse Awareness Week 14-19 OctoberThis year, the theme is ‘Healthy Relationships’. Throughout the week there’ll be online information, drop-in sessions and other events to raise awareness about domestic abuse and healthy relationships. Find about more by visiting www.surreyagainstda.info.
■ Travel SurreyThere’s now a new website that will help you make smart travel choices to cut carbon, calories and cost. Visit www.travelsmartsurrey.info to plan your journeys, for information on public transport options and much more.
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mployment Support Retraining Agency (ESRA) is a Redhill based charity that helps
people with mental health issues who are looking to find or keep work. The charity also works with employers who want advice and support in recruiting and retaining valuable staff. Last year, the charity helped 250 people who were experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems to keep their jobs, find new ones or access training. People can either be referred or approach the charity directly.
Visit the website www.esrasurrey.co.uk if you’d like to find out more.
ESrA, an employment based charity
upported Lodgings, run by Surrey County Council, is an accommodation scheme for
young people in care aged 16-21 who are not yet ready to live on their own. The scheme aims to offer young people a safe and supported environment where they can prepare for independent living. You can work full-time and be a Supported Lodgings provider. You can find out more about the scheme by visiting Surrey County Council’s website, www.surreycc.gov.uk/fostering, and the fostering Facebook page, www.facebook.com/surreyfostering. If you have suitable accommodation and think you can offer the support needed, get in touch with the Surrey Fostering Team to find out more, email: [email protected] or telephone: 08000 969626.
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e are reviewing single person council tax discounts as part of a Surrey-wide initiative to ensure that only those eligible
to claim it are doing so.
We are contacting residents who get a single person discount to see if they still need it. Data from the electoral roll and credit reference agencies may also be used as part of the checks.
If you think you are no longer entitled to a council tax discount, or you should be getting one, please call the Council Tax team on 01737 276779 or email [email protected].
Council tax single person discount review
eigate & Banstead Borough Council is launching a taxi voucher scheme pilot for older residents
and needs volunteers to take part.
To qualify you will need to either:
• Live in a rural area with limited public transport (bus or train)
• Have a mobility issue or registered disability
Contact Helen Dredge on 01737 267430 if you’d like to know more and take part in the pilot. For more general information, visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/ageingwell.
Taxi voucher scheme for older residents
n Thursday 22 May 2014 you’ll have the opportunity to vote for Members of the European Parliament as well as voting for
your local councillors. We are now carrying out the annual audit of the electoral register which contains the names of everyone entitled to vote. A registration form has been sent to every household and will be landing on your doorstep. You need to go online or use the freephone number on the form to confirm your details, or complete and return the form to the Electoral Registration Officer. If you don’t, you may not be able to vote in the elections in 2014.
If you have any questions, visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk email [email protected]
It’s your vote, make sure you use it
www.reigate-banstead.gov.ukRegeneration6
espite the challenging times for councils we continue to
make our borough a prosperous place through improved facilities and by creating new homes and jobs for local people.
horley – landmark redevelopment underwayThe Newman House site redevelopment by Thames Valley Housing will create new shops, cafes and homes. Along with new affordable and market homes on parts of the Court Lodge School sites, it will bring some £15 million investment into the town by 2015.
Almost half the 710 new homes planned for north east Horley are now complete, with the new residents increasing local spending power.
Over the next five years, the borough will see over £250 million in private sector investment in Redhill, Horley, Preston and Merstham.
redhillRedhill is set to benefit from over £100 million investment. Redevelopment of the council-owned Warwick Quadrant in partnership with Sainsbury’s and Aviva will provide a larger Sainsbury’s, hotel, gym and car parking.
Our exciting plans to build a cinema and restaurants on our Marketfield Way car park by early 2017 will give local people more leisure choice.
Plans for a multimillion redevelopment of Redhill station, including a new ticket hall, Waitrose, a public plaza, 150 apartments and a new station car park will soon be decided.
A new pavilion café will be built in Memorial Park as part of its £1.4m
revamp early next year, along with a play area, sports zone, landscaping and planting.
Improvements will be made to Redhill’s roads, cycle and walking routes, cutting journey times and making it easier to get around.
Preston The regeneration of Preston in partnership with Surrey County Council and Raven Housing Trust will bring some £90 million in investment to the area with a new leisure, community and youth centre, new homes, revamped recreation ground and road improvements. Work on the new leisure centre is expected to start later this year.
MersthamProposals to improve the Portland Drive area could result in almost £25 million investment in the area. The Council will redevelop the Iron Horse pub and Triangle sites to provide new shops, flats, a community hub (including a library) and youth centre, in partnership with Surrey County Council. Raven Housing Trust have recently submitted plans for new homes on Purbeck Close and Portland Drive will follow.
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Artist impression of the new development on the Newman House site
Artist impression of new leisure, community and youth centre
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apid changes in technology have significantly altered the way many
residents want to access our services. Research shows that almost three quarters (70%) prefer to self-serve online or contact our Help Line, rather than use our face to face services.
our websiteWe know that most of you prefer to deal with us online. We’re making that easier by improving our website. We have already improved our planning application search facility and added a whole range of new web forms, making it easier for you to report, apply for and pay for services online. We will be redesigning the site to make it easier for you to transact with us online and through your smartphone.
Pay it 24-7You can already pay for a range of services online, by phone or by direct debit. Over the coming months we will be working to extend this to a wider range of services so you can pay in a way and at a time convenient to you.
Face to face servicesOur Redhill, Banstead and Horley Help Shops have moved to shared premises to improve access to local services, whilst saving money. To make the benefits and housing applications process faster, customers can now make benefit claims online and we’ve introduced mobile working for housing and benefits staff, so they can see customers at their new local Help
Improving our service to youWe’re making some changes to our services to make it easier for you to deal with us.
Desk or take their service out to residents who need more support. The new set up has also enabled us to deal with claims much quicker and identify a number of potentially fraudulent claims much earlier. The changes will save over £200,000 that can be reinvested in services.
Accommodation savingsAt the Town Hall, we are making more efficient use of our office space, saving over £100,000 that can be reinvested in services and freeing up space that can be rented out to other organisations.
These changes are a continuation of our efficiency programme which has seen us save £11.5 million over five years. We will keep you updated as these projects develop.
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Celebrating Reigate & Redhill 150
On 11 September 1863, Queen Victoria signed the Royal Charter of Incorporation granting Reigate and Redhill municipal borough status. 150 years on, we look at the difference the introduction of democratically elected and accountable local government has made to the borough.
uch has changed over 150 years; borough boundaries
have expanded, our town centres have developed and our parks and countryside are thriving.
John Capon, member of the Reigate & Redhill 150 Group, set up to co-ordinate the celebrations, talks to us about the significance of the anniversary: “After the charter was given and Reigate became a municipal borough, the positive effects of this reorganisation were immediate. It revolutionised the way things are locally. Within a few years the whole borough had a police force and a fire brigade, followed by gas and mains water supplies and a sewerage system.”
Both towns are now part of a larger borough. In 1933 Gatton, Merstham and small parts of other neighbouring parishes were incorporated and in 1974 the boundaries were redrawn again to include Banstead and Horley to make the Borough of Reigate and Banstead. We look at what’s changed in the past 150 years and how we’re celebrating this significant anniversary.
What’s changed?
Public healthLisa Wareham, a Senior Environmental Health Officer at the Council, reflects on the improvements to public hygiene standards:“I’d like to go back 150 years and carry out a food safety inspection.
Before local government was established, there were no officers who regulated food hygiene standards in our restaurants and shops and this meant some serious public health outbreaks which would have gone unnoticed as illness was not directly connected with what we ate or drank.
“Now, Environmental Health at the Council covers such a wide range of things – we’re out and about making sure hygiene standards are high and the places you eat at and the houses you live in are safe. We monitor air quality across the whole borough and help businesses comply with health and safety regulations.”
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Celebrating Reigate & Redhill 150
Parks and countrysideRobin Davis, Parks and Countryside Manager, reflects on how things have changed from 150 years ago.“The borough’s parks and countryside looked very different in 1863. The Council did not own and maintain open spaces as we do now. The places residents can enjoy today like Reigate Hill and Priory Park would not all have been accessible to the general public 150 years ago. Most land was either privately owned or used by tenant farmers to graze their animals.
“The woodland part of Priory Park (formerly called Reigate Park), for example, was privately owned until the early 20th century when a local resident bought it and then gave it to the Council for ‘the enjoyment of the public.’ The remainder of Priory Park became public open space only after World War II. And now, since the restoration and improvements to the Park in the 2000s, people come from all across the borough and beyond to enjoy the nectar rich flowers, lavender maze and children’s playground.”
Leisure and events150 years ago in Victorian Britain, children were to be seen and not heard. In 2013, the Council runs a
vast programme of activities for young people. The annual talent competition, Star for a Night, has become a much loved fixture in the calendar, we become fiercely competitive in the Surrey Youth Games and make sure parents can entertain their children during the school holidays with rock climbing, trampolining and squash sessions on offer.
There was perhaps less time for leisure 150 ago when a days work was more likely to be spent in a
factory rather than by a computer screen. Now, because of the Council’s investment, residents enjoy three fantastic leisure centres - Donyngs Leisure Centre in Redhill, Horley Leisure Centre and Banstead Leisure Centre.
CelebrationsResidents have been joining in with the celebrations throughout the year. There’s been a Victorian dress competition, a Victorian market, guided heritage walks and heritage open days to name just some of the celebrations!
“The celebrations are fantastic – I’m really pleased the Council is getting on board to support them. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. We especially liked the Community Festival in Reigate when kids got to dress up in Victorian garb!”Mandy, Reigate resident
For more information about all that’s happened, why we’re celebrating 150 years as a municipal borough and the celebrations still to come, visit www.rr150.co.uk.
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“ I’d like to go back 150 years and carry out a food safety inspection. Before local government was established, there were no officers who regulated food hygiene standards in our restaurants and shops”
Luc Seeraj, winner of the Victorian costume competition at Reigate Community Festival
Redhill reflections
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A s we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Reigate and
Redhill becoming a municipal borough, we spoke to one of our older residents about life in our largest town centre.
We caught up with Dorothy at the Redhill Methodist Church where the Reigate and Redhill Live at Home Scheme holds a weekly day centre for older people.
Redhill did not officially exist until 1818 when the original settlement was known as Warwick Town. It changed its name to Redhill when the post office relocated from Red Hill Common in 1867. However, it was the railway coming in the 1840s that secured Redhill’s future, enabling it to develop as a popular commuter town.
Dorothy doesn’t recall all that history; she does however remember the days before the Belfry, Donyngs and the Warwick Quadrant.
“I remember swimming in the old Victorian baths on the London Road – which was always freezing cold,” she says. “There was great excitement when the new Donyngs sports centre was built – a great improvement then and even better now it has been revamped.
“One of the best developments that happened in my time for me was the opening of the Belfry shopping mall complete with Marks & Spencers. Before that we had to go to Croydon or Crawley.”
Dorothy also recollects the old Market Hall which stood on the corner of
“There’s a lot to be said for little old Redhill,” says 94 year old Dorothy Chanter who has lived in the town for over 50 years.
London Road until 1982 and was a central landmark. During the 1960s it was ‘the’ place to be on a Saturday night with big names such as Tom Jones, the Hollies and Gene Vincent all playing there.
“I was sorry to see that old building go,” says Dorothy. “However it was replaced by the Warwick Quadrant which gave us the new theatre, cinema, library and a supermarket all in one area. I have particularly enjoyed some of the local drama and operatic groups which have played at the Harlequin.”
“Over the years I’ve seen many changes,” reflects Dorothy. “I’ve enjoyed living here and feel that the town is ageing well – a bit like me!”
Market Hall, Redhill 1933
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rethinking Your rubbish
Keep up to date and visit: www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/recyclemore
Follow us on Twitter at: Twitter.com/reigatebanstead
Find us on Facebook.
Don’t forget our recycling centres can help you to recycle what you can’t from your home. Visit our website for their location details.
" For my family, recycling is part of everyday life; the council’s recycling service makes it so much easier to do more of it." Suzanne Gadhile, Tadworth resident
Recycling saves you money
CompostingWith autumn just around the corner, now’s the ideal chance to start composting grass cuttings, dried leaves, twigs, vegetable peelings and a lot of other food waste to create peat-free compost for potting or planting. Visit www.surreywastepartnership.org.uk for details on:
• how to get started
• how to compost
• what to compost
• and buy a composting bin.
Get composting today – for a greener tomorrow.
Did you know?Since 2001, household recycling in the UK has risen from 11% to 43% nationwide – and 50% in our borough.
Christmas is coming! Check out www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/recyclemore in December for details of collection day changes for your recycling and refuse.
recycle it rightPlease remember to ‘recycle it right’ Putting the wrong items in your mixed recycling bin means we cannot collect or use the rest of your recycling. If in doubt, check first.
recycling rollout to flats starts on staggered basis The phased roll out over the next 24 months of our new recycling service to flats and other properties with a shared bin area is underway, starting in October in the Horley area. Most properties need bespoke recycling solutions. We will be writing to each affected resident ahead of their roll out.
for Reigate & Banstead
The local pictureIn Reigate & Banstead 8 out of 10 homes* recycle
Reigate & Banstead Recycling 2012-2013
£2.5 million revenue£215,000 landfill tax avoided
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Safeand
healthy
The local health landscapeIn April, responsibility for public health moved from the NHS to Surrey County Council. Put simply, this means that Surrey County Council now has a duty to ‘take steps to improve the health of their local population’.
A new organisation, the Surrey Health and Wellbeing Board, led by Surrey County Council, has beenset up to bring together professionals
from a range of organisations to do this.
Locally, Clinical Commissioning Groups have replaced Primary Care Trusts. East Surrey CCG and Surrey Downs CCG cover our borough and are responsible for designing and buying local health services based on your needs. This covers primary care services, hospital services and community services (which includes things like mental heath services, district
nurses and learning disability services).
It’s our role to work with the CCGs and Surrey County Council to contribute to and implement health initiatives locally. In the next issue of Borough News, we will be looking at some of these initiatives.
In the meantime, you can find out more about the changes in public health by visiting www.surreycc.gov.uk.
Putting health at the heart of the borough
We’ve always played a role in public health through our housing, leisure and environmental health responsibilities. In the past year, that role has got bigger.
We spoke to local GP Dr Joe McGilligan about these changes.
What’s your role?“I chair the East Surrey CCG, which means I’m involved in setting the direction of healthcare for residents.
“I also co-chair the Surrey Health and Wellbeing Board. We try to find ways to work better together to deliver the best possible care and
What it means for you
turn patients from passive recipients to active participants in their healthcare.”
What does ‘commissioning health services’ mean?“Every action a GP carries out is essentially a commissioning act. Writing a prescription or referring a patient costs public money. The decisions we make about what to spend money on must be decided by people’s needs not wants. There’s only one public pound.” What difference will these changes make to residents?“The role of a GP goes far beyond that of the surgery door - we have a responsibility from cradle to grave.
We need to challenge poor health provision and put better practices in place, focusing on prevention and moving from being an illness service to a health service.
“We’re working with Reigate & Banstead Borough Council who have an important role to play in enabling residents to lead healthy lifestyles by maintaining parks and countryside, providing leisure centres and sports activities. We signpost patients to these existing services. The answer to health problems doesn’t necessarily involve taking medicines – instead, we can work to prevent illnesses arising in the first place.”
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There are more older people in the borough living healthy lives for longer, and we want to make sure that continues. Working with partners, we’ve launched a range of projects to support older people and unlock the secrets of ageing well. Here, we take a closer look at one of those projects, Reigate Artisans.
reigate Artisans – a new and exciting local projectIf you’re retired, have some free time and want to stay involved with the community, then Reigate Artisans could be for you.
We’ve teamed up with Reigate Priory Cricket Club and Old Reigatians Rugby Football Club who need help around their grounds from retired men. They are offering free social membership and the chance to learn skills with experienced grounds staff – you could be preparing pitches for games or repairing the club house.
No scrumming requiredNo previous experience is necessary or even an interest in sport so don’t worry if you’re not as handy with a hammer as you were with a bat.
‘It’s a proper club’Mark Goody from Merstham is enjoying his involvement with Reigate Artisans: “I love being outside and I’m keen to meet new people and expand my social circle.”
He’s keen to encourage others: “You can do activities that suit your interests. I like the grounds maintenance work but one of the lads works behind the bar as he used to own a pub”.
Another volunteer Michael Vanner got involved for some fresh air: “The idea of getting out in the open appealed to me more than volunteering in a shop, say, and being stuck indoors all day.”
Our brilliant volunteers didn’t say if they relived their cover driving glory days while pottering about out in the open, but we suspect they do.
So if you get some time off from the grandchildren and have realised the allotment doesn’t have a bar, then Reigate Artisans might be for you. Contact Helen Dredge, Ageing Well Coordinator if you’d like to find out more by email [email protected] or telephone 01737 276430.
This is just one of a range of activities available for older people in the borough, for the latest information, visit www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/ageingwell
Reigate Artisans – a new and exciting local project
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If you would like to publicise your events, please email [email protected]
What’s on
gatton Volunteer Project Day13 October
A one day project to help make a difference in the park, all welcome any age and ability.
Time: 10am - 4pmMore information: www.gattonpark.com
Banstead Arts Festival Society Concert12 October
Featuring Diana Galvydyte on the violin and Christopher Guild on the pianoCommunity Hall, Banstead.
Time: 7.30pm
Banstead Arts Festival Society Concert9 November
A performance by the Wihan QuartetCommunity Hall, Banstead.
Time: 7.30pmMore info: www.bansteadarts.co.uk
Jane Eyre - A Musical Drama by The opera Club of reigate and redhill20-26 October
An evening of music drama at The Harlequin in Redhill.
More information: www.operaclub.org.uk
gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe14 -16 November
Banstead Operatic Society presents a satirical performance at Banstead Community Hall.
Time: 7.30pm and Saturday matinee at 2.30pmContact: 07716 496878 or [email protected]
Firework displayThursday 21 November
A firework display in Memorial Park, Redhill, to celebrate the anniversary of Reigate & Redhill becoming a municipal borough.
More information: www.rr150.co.uk
Charter Anniversary Concert23 November
A night of music by Redhill Sinfonia at Reigate Park Church to celebrate the 150 of Reigate & Redhill being a municipal borough.
Time: 7.45pmMore information: www.rr150.co.uk
Carols at the Belfry 8 December
A special night of carols at the Belfry in Redhill to celebrate Reigate & Redhill 150.
Time: 7pmMore information: www.rr150.co.uk
Enjoy events and activities across the borough this autumn – there’s plenty to choose from.
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Harlequin highlightsCheck out the autumn/winter season – there’s something for everyone at The Harlequin.
For more information about these and all performances, visit www.harlequintheatre.co.uk. And, don’t forget, there’s also The Waller Cinema showing the latest and best cinema releases to enjoy.
Sing-a-Long-A rocky horror Picture ShowThursday 31 October, 7.30pm
Tickets: £15, Groups – buy 10 & get one freeAn outrageous, riotous, kitsch, wonderful romp - you won’t have a better chance to let your hair down this year.
The Nutcracker Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm
Tickets: £16, Concs £14, Under 16s £12Ballet Theatre UK is proud to present their critically acclaimed festive classic, The Nutcracker. This new production is an enchanting adventure beautifully told through the magic of dance, delighting audiences young and old.
Much Ado About NothingTuesday 26 November, 7.30pm
Tickets: £14, Concs £12.50, Schools £10Traffic of the Stage sets this famous Shakespearean comedy in 18th century Spain with its colour, passion and energy.
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsFriday 13 December 2013 – Sunday 5 January 2014
Tickets from £12Staring EastEnders and Hollyoaks star Stefan Booth, this festive pantomime promises to be fun for all the family.
There are more than seven little reasons why people should be heading to The Harlequin Theatre this Christmas when the musical heart-throb and smouldering television hunk Stefan Booth takes on a princely role in this year’s pantomime. Joining Stefan will be Hi De Hi Yellow Coat Nikki Kelly and two Redhill favourites as Neil Wheatley strides into town with his unique brand of loud and laddish comedy capers and the beautiful Abigail Welford proves she is truly the fairest of them all as Snow White.
To enter, simply email your answer for the following question to [email protected] letting us know your name, address and telephone number. Closing date is Friday 8 November.
What poisonous fruit does Snow White take a bite from?
Good luck!
Win a family ticket to this year’s pantomimeWin a family ticket and souvenir programme for this year’s pantomime ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ at The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema.
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