In this issue
Planning your Christmas meal or party?
Beating the chill
Oh yes it is! Panto time at the Harlequin
Dry January
Falling for charity
Rethink your rubbish for a better Christmas
Whats’ on
Festive fun
Skating, grottos and food fairs. Feel all Christmassy at events in and around the borough this December.
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Consultations
New Housing Register and Redhill road network

We want your views about new rules for the Housing Register and on proposed changes to Redhill's road network.
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Festive fun

1 December - 6 January: Skating in the Park

Why not come and enjoy the skating rink in Priory Park to get that festive feeling. All ages and abilities welcome!

To avoid disappointment, you can book your tickets in advance. Visit the skating in the park wesite for details about how to book. 

1 December: Family Christmas decoration making

Spend time creating Christmas wreaths and other decorations from the natural materials of Gatton Park.

Gatton Park, Rocky Lane, Reigate, RH2 0TW

Time: 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm

Cost: Adults £8, children £5

2 December: Santa's arrival at The Belfry

Santa's procession and grand opening of his Christmas tree grotto at midday.

Fun and entertainment to include face painting, balloon modelling, craft workshops and a nativity petting farm with a donkey and lamb.

2 December: Reigate Heath heather restoration

Clearing tree and scrub cover in preparation for later regeneration.

Meet in Flanchford Road car park RH2 8AB

Time: 10am

9 December: Birdwatching to Pulborough Brooks reserve 

Run by RSPB Epsom and Ewell.

Meet at 8am at Meadway, Epsom, KT19 8JR

For more information contact janetegilbert@btinternet.com or visit the RSPB website.

9 December: Reigate Area Conservation Volunteers

Discover the world of woodmanship and assist in the coppicing of this ancient woodland.

Meet at 10am in the track to the copse or at 8am for a pre-task breakfast and bring your own food and cooking utensils.

Kitchen Copse, Off Place Farm Road, Bletchingley, RH1 4QR.

9 December: Christmas Gift and Food Fair

Raising funds for The Prince Alice Hospice with over 20 stalls including handmade jewellery, Christmas craft gifts and homemade cakes.

Garsons, Winterdown Road, Esher, KT10 8LS

Time: 10am - 3.30pm

Cost: £1

Further details call 01372 461869 or visit the Princess Alice Hospice website.

12 December: The Modern Kitchen Garden

A talk by Barry Newman, Chairman of the National Vegetable Society organised by Ewell Horticultural Association.

Bourne Hall, Ewell, KT17 1UF.

Time: 8pm-10pm

Cost: £2 members, £3 visitors to include refreshments

13 December: Willow coppicing and clearance

Clearing and coppicing along the Redhill Brook.

Meet in the car park off Nutfield Road between the roundabout to Watercolour and Fordbridge.

The Moors, Nutfield Marsh, RH1 3HH.

Time: 10am

15 December: Start Art-Christmas (4-7 years)

Make Christmas decorations for your tree and home.

Times: 10am-12pm or 1.30pm-3.30pm

Cost: £5 per child

23 December: Reigate Area Conservation Volunteers

Kitchen Copse, Off Place Farm Road, Bletchingley, RH1 4QR.

Join in with the coppicing and bring along seasonal goodies to share.

Meet at 10am in the track to the copse.

30 December: Habitat creation

Carry out clearing work in this site designated for both wildlife and geological interest.

Cockshot Hill Sandpit, RH2 4AE.

Meet in the Cockshot Hill slip road.

Time: 10am
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