Leisure

What are you doing over the weekend of 11th/12th/13th October? Why not make a date to visit the Bluebell Railway as they play host to some ‘big, friendly giants!’ You can relive the romantic age of steam with its sights, sounds…….and smells! One of the visitors 60009, ‘Union of South Africa’, once hauled trains between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh, …

Has 2018 seen you inspired by a local athlete? Perhaps motivated by a coach? Have you been impressed by a volunteer? Or, are you just simply proud of your club? Now is your chance to give your say in the community. Nominations are open for the Reigate and Banstead Sports Awards 2018, however, the closing date for entries is Sunday, …

The popular Horsham Americarna is back at the end of this month on Sunday, September 30 between 10.00am and 4.00pm in Horsham town centre, and this year the event is in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice. Returning for a second year, Americarna is an American-themed show where visitors can expect to see greats from The United States – classic American …

It is bigger and better than ever. The 9th Lindfield Arts Festival showcases both new and upcoming local performing and fine artists whilst encouraging the community to celebrate the unique spirit of mid Sussex’s culture. There will be fresh food stalls and plenty of seating in the High Street to watch, listen and meet whilst enjoying performances by local dance …

Surrey-born singer and music student Ellie Firmo is proving that she is quite a performer as she secures more gigs dates across Surrey and Sussex. Splitting her time between Surrey and Brighton where she is studying, Ellie is sharing her huge passion for music at gigs and live radio appearances locally. After first performing at her primary school’s Christmas concert …

The Leigh Food Festival & Apple Press this year takes place on Saturday 22nd September at The Plough PH on the edge of the village green at Leigh in Surrey (RH2 8NJ for SAT-NAV). Advertorial

A born and bred personal trainer from Reigate proved this summer that life can be fantastic without plastic as she took part in plastic-free July. The challenge included an array of fundraising activities to raise money and awareness of Surfers Against Sewage, a UK-based charity battling plastic pollution. Olivia Furner, 25, a full-time personal trainer and fitness blogger from Reigate …

Swift Protection Association Reigate (SPARE) took part in the first national Swift Awareness Week, which was held in the summer. For the week, organisations across the UK held events to raise awareness of swifts and to educate the public and share information. SPARE was given a space outside Morrisons in Reigate – members gave out leaflets, booklets, photographs of swifts …

A new, free, crowdfunded play is coming to The Hawth Theatre featuring local people’s experiences of living with cancer. Using personal perspectives from Crawley residents’ cancer journies, the project is an interesting and resident-inspired performance.

Have you been inspired by the superb performance of Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions in reaching the 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi Finals? In the end, football did not come home, however, you can take to the pitch and dream of your own golden glory. Put simply, go on, get your kicks and join a local football club! Disability Football Access …