The what's on page on our website is updated all the time, so check there for events. 

7 September: Midnight Pyjama Walk in aid of Princess Alice Hospice

St Mary's University College, Richmond

Walkers have a choice of 8 or 12 miles with the longer route taking in the three bridges of Richmond, Teddington and Kingston.

Time: 10pm. Cost: £15.

More info call 01372 461855 or email events@pah.org.uk or register online at Midnight Walk (Princess Alice Hospice). 

7 September: Cobweb feltmaking

Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, RH2 0TW

Create a felt picture using this beautiful technique.

Time: 10am - 4pm. Cost: £35 + materials.

Book in advance phone 01737 649066 or email education@gatton-park.org.uk or visit the Gatton Park website.

7 September: Ewell Horticultural Association Autumn Show

Blenheim School, Longmead Road, Epsom, KT19 9BH

Displays of late summer flowers, homegrown vegetables, bulbs and garden sundries for sale, raffle and floral art.

Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Visit the Ewell Horticultural Association website.

8 September: Run to the Beat for Princess Alice Hospice

Be one of the 18,000 runners on the 13 mile Docklands course, running to the beats of the UK's best musical talents. 

Cost: £200 minimum sponsorship

Further info visit the Princess Alice Hospice website.

11 September: Low cost business marketing - business lunch

Book a free space via Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch - Low Cost B2B Marketing (Let's Do Business Group website).

12-2pm, Reigate Town Hall

12 September: Heritage Day Tours, Gatton Park

Meet at St Andrew's church lych gate

Advance booking only 01737 649068

Times: 10am, 2pm and 3pm

Further info visit the Gatton Park website.

13 September: Tune up! Youth Band Night

Doors open from 7pm at The Harlequin Theatre

Tickers £6 in advance and £8 on the door.

Furuther info visit The Harlequin website.

14 September: Fire Service Community Open Day

Fire Service Headquaters, Croydon Road, Reigate, RH2 0EJ

A fun day for all ages to include old and new fire engines and other specialist vehicles with rides for the children, face painting, magic shows and a mobile rock climbing challenge.

Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm. Free entry.

Contact details: 01737 242444 or visit the Surrey Fire Service website.

14 September: Reigate Ramblers Circular Morning Walk

Starting at Orpheus Centre Car Park and walking around Godstone, Ivy Mill and Tilburstow Hill. 

Time: 10am

Contact: 01883 741978 or on the day 07733 370882

Further details visit the Reigate Ramblers website

14 September: East Surrey College Open Event

East Surrey College

See the college facilities, speak to the tutors and gain advice on a range of courses and funding available.

Time: 10am - 2pm

Contact info: clientservices@esc.ac.uk

15 September: Banstead Countryside Day

Banstead Woods

Wide range of stalls, demonstrations of traditional woodland techniques and lots of children's activities.

Time: 10.0am - 4.30pm

Contact info: bansteadcountrysideday@surreycc.gov.uk.

22 September: Capability Brown's vision for Gatton

Meet at Wray Lane car park notice board.

A tour of the whole of Gatton Park to learn about Brown's vision for Gatton and how this landscape is managed today. Good level of fitness required.

Time: 1pm - 4pm. Cost: Adults £10, Children £2

Further info visit the Gatton Park website.

25 September: Reigate Ramblers Circular Morning Walk

Starting at Oxted Station and walking through the town, up the North Downs Escarpment onto the North Downs Way.

Time: 10am

Contact: 01737 360672 or on the day 07791 069985.

Further details visit the Reigate Ramblers website.

29 September: Reigate Ramblers  All day Morning Walk

Starting at Starveall Corner and walking around Leith Hill.

Time: 10am

Contact: 01737 246427 or on the day 07784 495935

30 September: Perform workshops

Reigate Community Centre, High Street, Reigate, RH2 9AE

Drama, dance and singing workshops for 4-8 year olds.

Time: Saturdays 2.30pm-4pm

Contact details: Phone 0845 400 4000 or email enquiries@perform.org.uk or visit the Perform website.

Illegal tobacco is becoming a national problem. Criminal gangs target vulnerable people by selling cigarettes and hand rolled tobacco at reduced prices. Illicit tobacco has been found across the county by Surrey County Council Trading Standards.

The cigarettes are likely to be sold at small shops, street sellers, car boots sales, ice cream values or at places of work. If cigarettes are being offered cheaply, chances are they are illegal.

Fight for a clean community

Smoking illegal tobacco increases the risks to your health. These illegal products are uncontrolled and can contain very high levels of tar, nicotine, lead and many other dangerous chemicals and contaminants. In some cases they have been found to contain rat droppings or even asbestos.

Fight to make sure your community is safe and clean.

Don’t turn a blind eye

Surrey Crimestoppers is asking residents to report any sightings or suspicions they may have by using their safe, secure and annoymous phone line: 0800 555 111. Visit Surrey Crimestoppers for more information about the campaign.

On Thursday 22 May 2014, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for Members of the European Parliament as well as for your local councillors.

Each year, we update the electoral register, which contains the names of everyone allowed to vote. A voter registration form will soon be sent to every household in the borough. If you don’t fill in the form and return it to us, you won’t be able to vote in the upcoming elections.

Own a mobile phone?

Did you know if you don’t provide us with your details, you may not be able to:

• get a mobile phone contract
• get a mortgage
• open a new bank account.

So, don’t delay – return your form as soon as possible.

Quick and easy

It’s quick and easy to complete the form and send it back to us. You can:

• Go online and confirm your details.
• Use the Freephone number on the form to confirm your details.
• Fill in the form and post it to the Electoral Registration Officer, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Reigate, RH2 0SH.

Surrey Domestic Abuse (DA) Awareness Week takes place from 14 to the 19 of October.

A changing definition

Last year, the definition of domestic abuse expanded to include “patterns of threatening behaviour towards people aged 16 years and over”. This year, during Domestic Abuse Awareness Week (14-19 October), we’ll be working with outreach services to promote the support available to 16-18 year olds as well as all residents to encourage healthy relationships.

Increasing awareness

The 2011-12 British Crime Survey found that the 16-19 age group was more likely to suffer partner abuse than any other age group. We’re working with our outreach services to make sure young people have access to the information that will help them recognise domestic abuse.

During the week, there’ll be information on the Surrey Against Domestic Abuse website and drop in sessions in libraries to promote awareness of healthy relationships and the support that's available.

East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services, which covers the borough, will be at the following sessions: 

• Caterham Valley Library, Tuesday 15 October 12 noon-2pm
• Redhill Library, Thursday 17 October 12 noon-3pm
• Dorking Library, Friday 18 October 12 noon-3pm

Information and support

There’s lots of places to go if you need support or want more information about domestic abuse.

• Visit East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services website - a local charity which provides a range of services offering emotional and practical support to people and their children who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse as well as to professionals working with people affected by domestic abuse. They can also be contacted on 01737 771350 between 9am and 4pm.
• Call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have information about a crime and don't want to leave your name or visit the Crimestoppers website to report online.
• Call Surrey Police on 101 - however in an emergency always dial 999. Visit the Surrey police website to report online.

Anvil 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 for purchase on a shared ownership basis.

Housing 21, a leading provider of care, health and housing services for older people is working with us and Surrey County Council on the scheme. Extra care housing allows residents to enjoy independent living with the security of a 24-hour care team on site, with care tailored to individual need. Additional facilities open to the local community and friends and family of residents include a restaurant, hairdressing salon and shop.

How to apply

To apply for one of the social rented apartments contact our Housing Register Team on 01737 276791 or housing.register@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. 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).  

Shared ownership sales

For shared ownership sales contact Housing 21 on 0345 608 4021 or email sales@housing21.co.uk.

 For more information visit Housing 21 website. 

Catering service and hair salon business opportunities

If you run a catering or hairdressing business and are looking for a new venture, Housing 21 is seeking operators to run Anvil Court’s new kitchen and restaurant and onsite hair salon. Both facilities will also be open to the local community as well as residents.

To assist with your initial set-up costs, Housing 21 is offering the lease for the catering operation rent free for the first six months. For the hair salon, the lease will be rent free for the first two months.

For more information about these opportunities please contact Amy Jackson on 07718 107 664 or email amy.jackson@housing21.co.uk by Friday 13 September 2013. Interviews will take place early September 2013.

From 30 September – 6 October 2013, there will be activities across the borough to celebrate Ageing Well week.

Ageing Well week

To celebrate National Older Peoples Day on 1 October 2013, we’ve gone one step further and created a week long programme of activities for older residents.

Our leisure and community centres have come on board so we’re able to offer activities and classes to grab everyone’s interest. Line dancing, bingo, yoga, pilates, baking, swimming, computer sessions…the list is endless.

Come along whether you’re in a group or on your own

The week is being run by our Ageing Well Coordinator, Helen Dredge: “Everyone is welcome – whether you’re on your own or want to come along and watch before getting involved. There’s so much happening all over the borough. There’ll be things to do in Reigate, Banstead, Horley and Redhill so wherever you live, there’ll be an activity for you.

“The activities and sessions are meant to give people a taste of what’s on offer. Should you be inspired by your chosen class then you can speak to the instructor and find out how to continue after the week has finished.”

A packed programme of activities

There will be a special day of activities on Tuesday 1 October in Priory Park to mark Older Peoples Day, which coincides with the UN International Day of Older Persons. Between 10am and 2pm the park will be packed with representatives from sports clubs and local community groups. Instructors will be available to talk to participants about the activities on offer.

For the full programme detailing activities and timings day by day, please download the booklet from our website.

Keep up to date

Follow us on Twitter @reigatebanstead and look out for #ageingwellRBBC, like our Facebook page and visit our dedicated ageing well webpage for all the latest information.