https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/ en-us 02 Jul 2026 02:47:09 BST 02 Jul 2026 02:47:09 BST https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/rss.xml Newsweaver leisure.services@reigate-banstead.gov.uk (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/avwcjdtnuz9?lang=en&rss=true We're excited to reveal the line-up for this year's Arts Takeover, which promises to entertain, inspire and surprise visitors to Redhill between 5 and 12 September. Headliners include Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree; 80s ska band, Potato 5; and author of the Rivers of London series, Ben Aaronovitch. There will be plenty of homegrown talent on show too, along with opportunities to take part and join in. The Redhill Arts Takeover sees artists, performers and local organisations come together to celebrate creativity and connect local communities. During the week-long festival, more than 30 events will take over venues across the town and bring art and culture out onto the streets. Many performances are completely free to enjoy. 08 May 2025 12:00:00 BST 38a52ecaa77d77e67ed0899732e93c9e Feature Article - Hero Image <p>We're excited to reveal the line-up for this year's Arts Takeover, which promises to entertain, inspire and surprise visitors to Redhill between 5 and 12 September. Headliners include Blur drummer, Dave Rowntree; 80s ska band, Potato 5; and author of the Rivers of London series, Ben Aaronovitch. </p> <p> </p> <p>There will be plenty of homegrown talent on show too, along with opportunities to take part and join in. The Redhill Arts Takeover sees artists, performers and local organisations come together to celebrate creativity and connect local communities.</p> <p> </p> <p>During the week-long festival, more than 30 events will take over venues across the town and bring art and culture out onto the streets. Many performances are completely free to enjoy.</p> Redhill Arts Takeover https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/a4/e8b0f907ad60af439adb89.jpg Find out more and book https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20437/arts_takeover https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/1k7vedy6zq7?lang=en&rss=true Our school holiday programme aims to help kids get off their screens and discover something new. Low cost activities are on offer for children and young people throughout the school holidays and creative options include the Focus Film School and A Show in Three Days. It's easy to book online so take a look and see if anything inspires you. If you are in receipt of benefits or have a looked after child you may be eligible for a 50% discount. 08 May 2025 12:00:00 BST 51840be0d5f9102fc1275a0cff2e95df ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-33757817-20260702-081004 <p>Our school holiday programme aims to help kids get off their screens and discover something new. Low cost activities are on offer for children and young people throughout the school holidays and creative options include the Focus Film School and A Show in Three Days. It's easy to book online so take a look and see if anything inspires you. If you are in receipt of benefits or have a looked after child you may be eligible for a 50% discount.</p> School holiday activities https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/e9/90561a0c3c62f2892117ce.jpg Find out more https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20080/randbe_active/1641/school_holiday_activities https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/1tyap833626?lang=en&rss=true Redhill will be making more noise than ever. As Redhill’s live music scene continues to grow, so too does the musical offering for Arts Takeover. Music in the Town this year will feature two live music stages with bands performing on the opening and closing Saturdays of the festival. Local music charity, Redstart, will be running the Redstart Music Stage on 5 September, and Canada Hill will be curating Up the Junction on 12 Sepbember. We're also excited to be working with Front Room Songs, who are presenting a programme of unique and intimate house concerts featuring Danny Griffiths, Dave Rowntree and Rosza. Tickets for these go on sale at 10am on Friday 3 July so don't miss out! Other musical highlights include Mini Folk and a Redhill Rising Flash Mob. 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 96779300321c818fa54ed8d2cc1d967e FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-33757782-20260702-080645 <p>Redhill will be making more noise than ever. As Redhill’s live music scene continues to grow, so too does the musical offering for Arts Takeover.</p> <p> </p> <p>Music in the Town this year will feature two live music stages with bands performing on the opening and closing Saturdays of the festival. Local music charity, Redstart, will be running the Redstart Music Stage on 5 September, and Canada Hill will be curating Up the Junction on 12 Sepbember.</p> <p> </p> <p>We're also excited to be working with Front Room Songs, who are presenting a programme of unique and intimate house concerts featuring Danny Griffiths, Dave Rowntree and Rosza. Tickets for these go on sale at 10am on Friday 3 July so don't miss out!</p> <p> </p> <p>Other musical highlights include Mini Folk and a Redhill Rising Flash Mob.</p> Music in the Town https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/22/7d4c11de42119ee37794ca.jpg More about Music in the Town https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20437/arts_takeover/1813/music_in_the_town https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/1snyk8wps1d?lang=en&rss=true New for 2026, Write Out Loud is a series of events celebrating the written and spoken word. There is a brand new initiative to give local writers and performers a platform on which to showcase a 15-minute extract of their writing. Redhill's first Spoken Word Cafe will welcome poets of all abilities to come and explore poetry in front of an encouraging audience; and we're looking for your favourite poems for a Poetry Trail in the town centre. You'll also have the chance to hear from published local authors and enjoy an Evening with Ben Aaronovitch, plus much more. 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 BST cb17e8e99c7dc3be5a6be197d59bc7e0 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-33757782-20260702-080645 <p>New for 2026, Write Out Loud is a series of events celebrating the written and spoken word.</p> <p> </p> <p>There is a brand new initiative to give local writers and performers a platform on which to showcase a 15-minute extract of their writing.</p> <p> </p> <p>Redhill's first Spoken Word Cafe will welcome poets of all abilities to come and explore poetry in front of an encouraging audience; and we're looking for your favourite poems for a Poetry Trail in the town centre.</p> <p> </p> <p>You'll also have the chance to hear from published local authors and enjoy an Evening with Ben Aaronovitch, plus much more.</p> Write out Loud https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/31/434e36b41897f902a596d8.jpg More about Write Out Loud https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20437/arts_takeover/1810/write_out_loud https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/tna2o3iaxzx?lang=en&rss=true This FREE eco-conscious event showcases creativity and sustainability in style. Designers and models are invited to transform their everyday junk into designer funk and strut their stuff down The Belfry catwalk. No experience required but models must be 14+ and register in advance Everyone else can grab a FREE front row seat to watch the show and cheer on their favourites. 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT a9767194d85e94fd3def09ac7486cf88 FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-33757782-20260702-080645 <p>This FREE eco-conscious event showcases creativity and sustainability in style.</p> <p><br>Designers and models are invited to transform their everyday junk into designer funk and strut their stuff down The Belfry catwalk. No experience required but models must be 14+ and register in advance</p> <p> </p> <p>Everyone else can grab a FREE front row seat to watch the show and cheer on their favourites.</p> Redhill's Recycled Fashion Show https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/c6/14f109b69ecba43987ca98.jpg Turn your junk into funk https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20437/arts_takeover/1812/recycled_fashion_show https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/11gh3jxzu1/diz6zkau508?lang=en&rss=true Redhill Arts Takeover aims to inspire people to get creative themselves. This year there are plenty of activities and workshops where you can improve your skills or discover new talents. From baby ballet to stand-up comedy; a screen make-up masterclass to a Mauritian music workshop; there’s something for all ages and interests to enjoy. Any costs are kept as low as possible and are designed to cover professional fees only. 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT b6d01ba594b0f86096fe4586c5e1dcad FEATURE_ARTICLE-clone-33757782-20260702-080645 <p>Redhill Arts Takeover aims to inspire people to get creative themselves. This year there are plenty of activities and workshops where you can improve your skills or discover new talents. From baby ballet to stand-up comedy; a screen make-up masterclass to a Mauritian music workshop; there’s something for all ages and interests to enjoy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Any costs are kept as low as possible and are designed to cover professional fees only.</p> Get Creative https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/de/9452507e27c05cc1040f5e.jpg Book activities https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20437/arts_takeover/1814/get_creative