Welcome to the March Community Centres e-newsletter.

We’re excited to bring you the latest news and activities from our three community centres Banstead, Horley and Woodhatch Community Centre!

We welcome your thoughts and suggestions for future issues, Do get in touch by emailing us at communitycentres@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

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Our community centres are here for everyone in the community, and your feedback helps us shape the activities, events and services that matter most.

By completing this short survey, you’ll play a key role in guiding future activities, improving facilities and ensuring the centre continues to be a welcoming space for everyone.

It only takes a few minutes.

Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community.

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We’re excited to share our new magic table at Woodhatch Community Centre. An interactive, movement based gaming table designed to be fun, inclusive and engaging for everyone. With a wide range of diverse and brilliant games, it supports users with SEN needs and people living with dementia, encouraging gentle physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social interaction.
It’s already bringing smiles, laughter, and friendly competition to our sessions and we love seeing the community come together around it.
A huge thank you to the WCA (Woodhatch Community Association) for the funding that made this possible. Your support is helping us create more accessible and enriching experiences for our community.
Come along and give it a try!

Woodhatch Community Centre is gearing up for a joyful celebration this spring, inviting families from across the community to join its Easter Fun Day on 28 March from 10.30am.

Visitors can look forward to an Easter egg hunt, a variety of games and entertainment, hands‑on craft activities, and a selection of refreshments and seasonal treats. A special appearance from the Easter Bunny is sure to delight younger guests. Please note that Easter eggs will be available in limited quantities and offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

The day will also showcase the fantastic support of local partners, including PM Active, Cuyen Yoga, Redhill Football Club, and several others who contribute to the vibrant community spirit at Woodhatch.

Our community centres were filled with Irish cheer on St Patrick's Day at Horley and Banstead celebrating with a themed lunch enjoyed by residents, regulars, and new faces alike.

Both centres were decorated in vibrant Green's, Gold's, and shamrocks, creating a festive atmosphere from the moment people walked through the door.

Guests were treated to a delicious themed menu inspired by traditional Irish favourites, all freshly prepared and served with the friendly warmth our centres are known for.

Laughter, conversation, and a real sense of community filled the rooms as people gathered to share good food and good company.

Banstead Community Centre celebrated Mother’s Day in the most beautiful way. Families and friends came together to enjoy a delightful afternoon tea filled with delicious treats, warm conversations, and plenty of smiles. From freshly brewed tea to an array of homemade cakes and sandwiches, every detail was thoughtfully prepared to make the day extra special. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a lovely, memorable afternoon.

Woodhatch Community Centre recently hosted a fantastic paint and sip evening, and what a success it was. The room was full of laughter, creativity, and clinking glasses as participants tried their hand at painting the much‑loved Highland cow. With step‑by‑step guidance and plenty of encouragement, even those who hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in years walked away with a masterpiece to be proud of. We’re already looking forward to the next one, Keep an eye out for the upcoming date.

Our community centres are proud to offer weekly IT sessions. that are designed to help everyone build confidence with technology. Whether you’re completely new to using a computer or simply want to brush up on everyday digital skills, our friendly sessions provide a welcoming space to learn at your own pace.

These classes are part of our commitment to making sure no one in our community is left behind in an increasingly digital world. If you or someone you know could benefit from a little extra help with technology, we’d love to see you at one of our sessions.

Our community fridge (available at Horley and Woodhatch) is a space that brings people together to share food and prevent fresh food from going to waste. It’s open to all and anyone can share or take food, including surplus from supermarkets, local food business, producers, households, gardens and allotments.

If you need a meeting room or somewhere to hold an event or celebration, we can help.

We have rooms to available to hire for up to 150 people, with catering facilities and IT equipment available too. There are prices to suit most budgets and special rates for charities and community groups. You can find out more online or get in touch.

Alternatively, checkout room availability by visiting our website to find our lemon booking system to show live availability and pictures of all rooms available for hire.

Community Centre Room Hire

Get help with battery or tubing replacement* on your hearing aid with our drop-in sessions

• Horley Community Centre - Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm
• Woodhatch Community Centre – Friday 10am to 12pm

*Note that tubing replacement is only available at Woodhatch Community Centre.

We’re always looking for new volunteers in all our centres. Whether you want to help with activities for children, share your passion with others, help in the café or on reception, it’s a great way to meet others and give back to your local community.