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Reigate Summer Festival 19-21st June!
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Reigate Summer Festival
A celebration of the arts and local creative talent, taking place all weekend in venues across Reigate.
East Surrey Textile Group Workshop for teens: an introduction to applique and simple embroidery
East Surrey Textile Group is a friendly and enthusiastic group of stitchers (from beginners to very experienced) with a great programme of speakers and workshops for all things textile related.
They run a thriving group for young people between the ages of eight and sixteen, who meet on Saturdays about six times a year, getting involved with exciting craft and textile projects. For further information about the group, please visit the East Surrey Textile Group website.
We are delighted that the group will once again be holding two pop-in sessions at Reigate library on Saturday 20th June as part of Reigate Summer Festival. The teen's taster session will run from 10am-12pm, suitable for ages 12-17 years (participants must be accompanied by and adult).
Participants will learn how to stitch, with an emphasis on applique and simple embroidery, creating an embroidered fish design.
Spaces to attend the workshop are strictly limited (10 spaces only). To book a slot please email the Library to avoid disappointment.
Free entry but a small donation per person would be welcome to cover the costs of materials.
Comedy Workshop
Sponsored by The Thornton Group
Run by Comedy Cottage
A rare chance to learn some tricks of the trade from award winning comedy experts, for those who fancy trying their hand at stand-up, or anyone just wanting to improve their public speaking or work presentations – all while having a fun day learning in the beautiful grounds of Reigate Priory Football Club.
The day will culminate with participants performing a showcase of what they've learnt during the workshop. You're encouraged to invite family and friends to come and watch and support you, while you try out newly written jokes, anecdotes and funny stories (with punchlines). You'll hopefully feel more confident and empowered in your new-found skills and more willing to do something out of your comfort zone!
This special one-day workshop will teach participants how to structure stories, deliver presentations (with humour) and find their own funny.
WARNING: Laughter reduces anxiety and stress by releasing endorphins (our body's natural pain killer), dopamine (which makes us happy), serotonin (mother nature's antidepressant) and oxytocin (the love hormone).
Workshop time: 10-4pm with an hour lunch/reflecting and writing period. Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided, but please bring your own lunch.
Showcase for friends and family: 7-9.30pm
Age 15 years+
Places are extremely limited, booking essential.
Cost for the day: £60 full price/ £40* concession tickets (concession tickets for students/senior citizens or the disabled*). Please note TicketSource adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
*Proof of eligibility is required.
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Jingle Bugs Festival Party!
Come and have a lovely musical time with your little one at our Jingle Bugs Festival Party! Jingle Bugs is an engaging, creative, guitar-led music class, born 15 years ago right here in Reigate!
Suitable for 0 to 5 year olds along with their grown-ups!
Music activities can help develop your child’s language skills, numeracy, motor and social skills, as well as their natural love for music! Share the fun that music can bring with percussive instruments, pom poms, the big parachute, props and puppets! Finishing off with a mini-disco and bubbles a-plenty!
(Regular Jingle Bugs sessions happen every Wednesday am at the Colman Redland centre and every Thursday am at Woodhatch Community Centre. For 0-5 year olds. Facebook @jinglebugsmusic Instagram @missusjingle)
This session will take place at Somers Hall downstairs in the Main Hall.
Tickets are £5 per child (£3 per sibling). To book a spot click here:
*Note Ticketsource adds a booking fee to the cost of tickets when booking. Tickets available on a first-come, first served basis - book early to avoid disappointment!
Acrylic Seascapes Painting
Come and escape with acrylics in this 90 minute painting workshop. Local artist Kiri from Kiri Jones ART, will guide you in creating a series of inspiring seascapes as pictures to take home!
No experience necessary, just a desire to have a go at acrylic painting in a supportive space.
Suitable for 16yrs+. All materials will be provided, but it's recommended participants bring an apron or old shirt with them.
Cost: £25 per person
Tickets only available on a first come, first served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
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This workshop will take place in the Art Room at Somers Hall.
Young Poets Workshop @ Basil’s
A chance for young and aspiring poets (no experience necessary, beginners welcome!) aged 7yrs to 11yrs to join a fun session enjoying their favourite poems and then creating their own with support from workshop leaders. After the workshop there is an opportunity to perform their chosen poems and their own work to friends and family on the Basil's Performance Poetry Mic!
Run by Richard Oldham, performance poet and curator of local RAW poetry events. This is one for the young creatives - come and have fun with words!
Workshop is 1.5 hours with breaks, parents are asked to remain on site. The performance stage will then follow from 12.30pm to 1pm.
*All participants are asked to bring a print-out of their favourite poem*
Ticket: £8
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All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets only available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
Drawing Workshop with BONE HEAD creator Jamie Gregory
Join BONE HEAD creator Jamie Gregory for a wild mix of chaos and comedy, featuring live drawing and a chance to create your own characters of the underworld. This highly illustrated bone-shakingly hilarious adventure will be sure to top every child’s wish list – perfect for fans of comics and Loki.
Suitable for ages 8yrs+.
All under 16yrs olds must be accompanied by an adult.
It is a ticketed event:
Option 1 - book + ticket option for £10 Option 2 - general admission for £3.
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This event will take place at Reigate Library.
Art Tour – Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition!
Come and be guided through the Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition at Adam's Gallery - a chance to learn about the works on display and the Pop Art genre in more details.
Your host Andy Warhol will be waiting for you at the door to the gallery!
Free Event. Suitable for all ages. 10 people per tour - first come first served!
Family Singing Workshop
Join Franklin Music for a fun, inclusive family singing workshop led by Nikki Franklin. Designed for children aged 6+ and their grown ups, this session brings everyone together through song, rhythm and simple vocal harmony. No experience needed, just a willingness to join in. We will learn a song together and explore how singing as a group builds confidence, connection and joy in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
All children must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling (16+).
The workshop will take place downstairs in Somers Hall.
Tickets: £5 Adults // £3 kids
Tickets only available in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
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Drama Club – for Adults!
Enjoy a friendly session of drama games, improvisation, text work and collaborative scene-building from the team who run the weekly Franklin Drama Club for Adults! The session is open to anyone who would like to have a go at drama, or re-discover it in a relaxed and fun environment.
"What a fantastic mid-week pause for a recharge in a safe and supportive environment. Amazing how many ways there are to lift a dialogue from a page. Nicki guides you deftly through the process as you discover the courage to play a range of roles and emotions. Fun!" Drama Club Member Feedback
No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go in a fun, supportive space!
Suitable for 16yrs+
The workshop will take place upstairs in The White Attic at Somers Hall.
Tickets £7.50
Tickets only available in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking. .
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Hip-hop Dance workshops
Ever fancied learning how to nail those hip-hop dance moves? Now's your chance. An incredible opportunity to work with professional choreographer Lindon Barr from Elementz Academy - he will be giving a series of classes for different age groups on Festival Saturday, from 1pm at Society gym, above Wagamama on Bell St.
Classes cost £10 per head and places are limited. Choose your age group and book early:
1.00pm to 2.00pm - ages 5-11
2.30pm to 3.30pm - ages 12-17
4.00pm to 5.00pm - Adult 18 yrs+
Please note - Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. There is a cafe on-site at Society Gym.
*Note Ticketsource adds a booking fee to the cost of tickets when booking. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis - book early to avoid disappointment!
Art Tour – Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition!
Come and be guided through the Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition at Adam's Gallery - a chance to learn about the works on display and the Pop Art genre in more details.
Your host Andy Warhol will be waiting for you at the door to the gallery!
Free Event. Suitable for all ages. 10 people per tour - first come first served!
Drama Kids – Festival Family Workshop
Join Drama Kids for a fun-filled, family-friendly workshop at the Reigate Summer Festival! Explore creative drama through improvisations, mimes, and scripts.
At Drama Kids, we build confidence, communication, and teamwork using a structured curriculum led by trained teachers. No experience needed—just bring energy and imagination!
Perfect for ages 5–12 and their grown-ups, this special festival interactive session promises laughter, creativity, and a chance to shine. Spaces are limited, so book early!
All children must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling (16yrs+).
The workshop will take place downstairs in Somers Hall.
Tickets: £5 per child £3 sibling discount
Tickets only available in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
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East Surrey Textile Group Workshop for adults: An introduction to embroidery
East Surrey Textile Group is a friendly and enthusiastic group of stitchers (from beginners to very experienced) with a great programme of speakers and workshops for all things textile related. For further information about the group, please visit the East Surrey Textile Group website.
We are delighted that the group will once again be holding two pop-in sessions at Reigate library on Saturday 20th June as part of Reigate Summer Festival. The adult taster session will run from 2pm-4pm, focusing on textile embroidery, involving simple applique and embellishment with threads, creating an embroidered teapot design.
Spaces to attend the workshop are strictly limited (10 spaces only), therefore advanced booking is advised. Please contact the library to book your place.
Free entry but a small donation per adult would be welcome to cover the costs of materials.
Release the Story Within! – Creative Writing Workshop
Ever wanted to try your hand at creative writing but were unsure how to get your words onto the page? Join Rob Walton-Kinghorn who, with nearly 20 years experience teaching English and Creative Writing at Reigate College, will use stimulus texts to help guide you into producing your own short story. No experience necessary, just a positive attitude and willingness to get your creative juices flowing!
Suitable for 16yrs+
The workshop will take place upstairs in the White Attic at Somers Hall.
Tickets £7.50
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*Please note Ticketsource adds a booking fee to the cost of tickets when booking. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Summer Junk Wreaths – Family Art Workshop
Bring your grown up and come and make a vibrant Summer Junk Wreath to celebrate the festival, in this 90 minute family art workshop. Local artist Kiri from Kiri Jones ART will show you how to have fun with junk and create a wreath to take home!
No experience necessary, just come and have fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for ages 5 years +.
All materials will be provided.
Cost: £20 per wreath* / £8 per extra sibling
(* NB Accompanying adults do not have to book a ticket, unless they also wish to make a wreath).
Tickets only available on a first come, first served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
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This workshop will take place in the Art Room at Somers Hall.
Art Tour – Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition!
Come and be guided through the Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition at Adam's Gallery - a chance to learn about the works on display and the Pop Art genre in more details.
Your host Andy Warhol will be waiting for you at the door to the gallery!
Free Event. Suitable for all ages. 10 people per tour - first come first served!
Dance Free – Festival Session!
Dance Free is a chance to do just that - in a totally relaxed space, no need to get dressed up, no need to buy drink after drink, no need to wait ages for the good tunes to kick in, no harassment, no agism, no judgement… just a chance to fall in love with dancing to great songs from the 70’s to current hits.
Open to all, suitable for adults. Any participant under 18yrs needs to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.
(Regular Dance Free events take place in Reigate every last Saturday of the month, 8-10pm, at the Colman Redland Centre. Instagram @dancefreeuk)
This session will take place at Somers Hall downstairs in the Main Hall.
Tickets are £4 per dancer. To book a spot click here:
*Note Ticketsource adds a booking fee to the cost of tickets when booking. Tickets available on a first-come, first served basis - book early to avoid disappointment!
Wellbeing Personalised Taster Sessions – Letting Go Into Creativity
Step out of the busyness of the festival and into a calmer space with a 20-minute one-to-one taster session at Reigate Wellbeing Centre, 40-44 Church Street, Reigate RH2 0AJ
Each session is designed to help you slow down, release tension and reconnect with a calmer, more open state, where creativity can flow more naturally. Choose from therapies including: acupressure, massage, craniosacral therapy, reiki and EFT.
Booking details: £20 for 20 minutes [link to follow]
Lino Printing Workshop
Chantelle Shekyls, a Director at Reigate College, will be running a Lino Print Workshop to encourage more people to take up this hugely rewarding print form, that can easily be continued from home, with just a little know-how and a few essential items!
Suitable for beginners and those who’ve done some lino printing before, aged 14 and above.
Produce six hand-printed cards to take home with you, using either your own design or one provided.
Cost: £25 per person.
Tickets only available in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
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All materials will be provided, but it’s recommended participants bring an apron or old shirt with them.
This workshop will take place in the Art Room at Somers Hall.
Wellbeing Workshop – Letting Go Into Creativity
Come and re-charge on Festival Sunday with a specially curated, nurturing session from the team at Reigate Wellbeing Centre!
Letting Go Into Creativity is a two-hour wellbeing workshop for anyone who wants to step away from pressure and overthinking, and reconnect with creativity in a more natural way.
Across four gentle guided practices: sound & toning, emotional release, qigong-inspired mindful movement, and deep relaxation, you’ll be invited to listen inward, let go of tension & expectation, and explore what creative flow feels like when there is less striving and more space.
Suitable for adults 18yrs+. Please come dressed in comfortable clothing. All equipment will be provided.
This session will take place at Somers Hall downstairs in the Main Hall.
Tickets are £10 per participant. To book a spot click here:
*Note Ticketsource adds a booking fee to the cost of tickets when booking. Tickets available on a first-come, first served basis - book early to avoid disappointment!
Art Tour – Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition!
Come and be guided through the Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition at Adam's Gallery - a chance to learn about the works on display and the Pop Art genre in more details.
Your host Andy Warhol will be waiting for you at the door to the gallery!
Free Event. Suitable for all ages. 10 people per tour - first come first served!
Theatre Cafe! – Play Readings & Theatre Chat!
Do you love theatre? Come to a friendly session, bring a cuppa, read some iconic playscript excerpts and enjoy a lively discussion about all things theatrical!
We will enjoy reading some plays together; exploring theatre styles and directors' approaches and discussing current live productions. Led by Nicki from Nicki Day Creative, experienced drama practitioner and coach. All welcome, just bring your passion for all things theatrical!
Suitable for 16yrs +
This session will take place upstairs in the White Attic at Somers Hall.
Tickets £5.00
Tickets only available in advance on a first-come, first served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
Art Tour – Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition!
Come and be guided through the Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition at Adam's Gallery - a chance to learn about the works on display and the Pop Art genre in more details.
Your host Andy Warhol will be waiting for you at the door to the gallery!
Free Event. Suitable for all ages. 10 people per tour - first come first served!
How to plan a crime story! – Creative Writing Workshop with Niki Mackay
Ever thought about writing your own crime novel or short story? Come and learn the basics of plotting crime fiction with author Niki Mackay. This workshop will teach you a little about beginnings, middles and ends and you will come away with some fun plot points for your own story.
Aspiring writers, don't miss this golden opportunity to learn from an established author - Niki will include a writer's Q&A as part of the session!
Niki is a novelist and short-story writer specialising in the darker areas of fiction. Her debut novel, I Witness, was shortlisted for the Luke Bitmead bursary and was published by Orion in 2018. Her latest novel The Due Date, published by Headline, made it to no. 13 in the UK Kindle charts, 65 in the USA and was no.1 in 3 categories.
Niki is also co-founder of The Story School a creative resource to discover your own writing style.
Suitable for 16yrs+
The workshop will take place upstairs in the White Attic at Somers Hall.
Cost £7.50
Tickets only available in advance on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK.
Patchwork Scrap Bag Making – Family Workshop
Come and make your own fun and functional bag using recycled fabric at this textiles workshop led by the team from Knights Haberdashery.
Suitable for 8yrs+ and adults.
All under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note use will be made of sewing machines, all participants under 16yrs must be supervised at all times.
All materials will be provided, no experience necessary.
Cost: £15* per participant
(*NB Accompanying adults do not have to book a ticket, unless they also wish to make a bag).
Tickets only available on a first come, first served basis. Please note Ticket Source adds a booking fee to the cost of the tickets when booking,
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
This workshop will take place in the Art Room at Somers Hall.
Art Tour – Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition!
Come and be guided through the Reigate Goes Pop Exhibition at Adam's Gallery - a chance to learn about the works on display and the Pop Art genre in more details.
Your host Andy Warhol will be waiting for you at the door to the gallery!
Free Event. Suitable for all ages. 10 people per tour - first come first served!
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