Nominations for the 2025 Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards are now open!
Published on Tuesday, 17th December 2024
It’s time to nominate your sporting heroes and give players, teams, clubs, coaches and volunteers the recognition they deserve for their sporting contributions.
Reigate on Ice is returning to Priory Park
Published on Monday, 21st October 2024
The popular Reigate on Ice is returning to the beautiful setting of Priory Park and promises more sparkle and more fun than ever before.
Arts and culture in Reigate & Banstead - we want to hear from you
Published on Monday, 23rd September 2024
We are holding five drop-in engagement events across the borough to better understand the needs of individuals, groups and communities relating to arts, cultural space and activities.
Recommendation published ahead of Council Executive to discuss The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema
Published on Wednesday, 7th August 2024
On Thursday 15 August, the Executive of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council will meet to discuss options for the future of The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema.
Memorial Park pavilion café welcomes new operator, Florrie’s
Published on Tuesday, 11th June 2024
Memorial Park pavilion café in Redhill will reopen in July, following a re-letting process and redecoration, welcoming local, family-run venture, Florrie’s.
Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards 2024 winners announced
Published on Tuesday, 19th March 2024
Local sporting talent was celebrated at the Sports Awards ceremony in Redhill on Thursday 14 March.
Redhill sees boost in visitor numbers following The Rise opening
Published on Thursday, 14th March 2024
Redhill is bucking the national trend with a significant increase in the number of visitors to the town centre since the official opening of The Rise in July.
The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema expected to be closed for some time
Published on Wednesday, 14th February 2024
The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema building remains closed due to the extensive presence of RAAC.
Council partners with Better to offer free space at leisure centres
Published on Monday, 15th January 2024
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has reached an agreement with Better to offer selected sports clubs with free space to start new activities.
Nominate your local sporting heroes for Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards!
Published on Monday, 27th November 2023
Nominations for this year’s Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards opened today (Monday 27 November 2023).
Three Reigate & Banstead play areas to get a revamp this autumn
Published on Thursday, 28th September 2023
This October, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is upgrading three of its children’s play areas at Woodhatch Recreation Ground, Howards Close in Walton-on-the-hill, and Ifold Park in Earlswood.
Calls for positive attitude to sport as Specsavers Surrey Youth Games end
Published on Wednesday, 28th June 2023
The Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2023 came to a close on Saturday 17 June with calls for youngsters to develop a positive attitude towards sport and regular exercise.
Investment in three new outdoor fitness areas to help residents stay active for free!
Published on Friday, 16th June 2023
Free to use, new ‘smart’ outdoor fitness areas are coming soon to Woodhatch Recreation Ground, Lady Neville Recreation Ground and Priory Park, Reigate.
Youth Arts and Culture Festival coming to Redhill on Saturday July 8
Published on Wednesday, 14th June 2023
This summer, Surrey based cultural organisations, creative industries and education providers will come together to deliver the Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festivals 2023.
The Rise in Redhill is getting ready for opening
Published on Wednesday, 1st February 2023
Surrey’s new entertainment venue is one step closer to opening, as Reigate & Banstead Borough Council secures more names for its flagship development in Redhill town centre and tenant fit outs begin
The Harlequin Outdoors season gets off to a flying start!
Published on Thursday, 4th August 2022
The Harlequin Theatre is setting the stage for your summer, with an exciting programme of outdoor events in Reigate’s beautiful Castle Grounds.
A huge well done to the Reigate & Banstead Specsavers Surrey Youth Games team!
Published on Thursday, 23rd June 2022
Over the weekend, Team Reigate & Banstead took part in the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2022.
A record number of sporting superstars celebrated in Reigate & Banstead!
Published on Tuesday, 22nd February 2022
Last night (21 February), local sporting heroes were celebrated at the annual Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards at the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema, Redhill.
Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards 2022 – Amazing volunteers? Proud of your team? A club or person that changed lives?
Published on Wednesday, 5th January 2022
From the Olympics, Paralympics and Euro Football Championship to Wimbledon, last year we enjoyed many great sporting achievements.
The curtain’s up at the Harlequin for a great autumn season!
Published on Monday, 13th September 2021
The Harlequin Theatre & Cinema has a brilliant season lined up to keep you entertained as the nights draw in.
Inspirational winners and outstanding achievements celebrated in Sports Awards 2021 – from a record 70 entries
Published on Thursday, 25th February 2021
Overcoming many challenges during the pandemic, local people, teams, clubs and coaches still managed to excel and motivate others to enjoy different sporting activities.
Team R&B needs YOU!
Published on Monday, 17th February 2020
Join Team Reigate & Banstead for a chance to compete in the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2020!
Priory Park’s new-look playground reopens after revamp
Published on Friday, 19th July 2019
Priory Park’s exciting nautical-themed playground has reopened this afternoon (Friday 19 July) in time for the start of the summer holidays.
New bird box trail at Memorial Park - ideal for kids this half term
Published on Friday, 24th May 2019
Help your kids step away from the screens this half term and head to Memorial Park in Redhill to have a go at spotting the birds nesting in 22 new colourfully decorated bird boxes.
On your marks, get set, go! Registration for the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2019 is open.
Published on Monday, 18th February 2019
Could your child represent Team Reigate & Banstead at the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games 2019?
Variety show casting: date announced
Published on Wednesday, 16th January 2019
The call is out for 11 to 18 year olds with a passion for dance, singing or drama to register for the Star for a Night open casting event on Sunday 27 January at the Harlequin Theatre.
Join us for ‘Battle's Over - A Nation's Tribute’ on 11 November
Published on Thursday, 1st November 2018
Communities across the borough are invited to join us in remembrance on Sunday 11 November, as we mark 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War.
Specsavers Surrey Youth Games: medal positions for TeamRBBC
Published on Tuesday, 3rd July 2018
Grit and determination earnt young people from Reigate & Banstead nine medal positions at the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games (23-24 June), despite the sweltering heat.
Over 20 clubs at Fun Run and Sports Festival ready to get residents active
Published on Wednesday, 2nd May 2018
This year’s Fun Run and Sports Festival (6 May, from 10.30am, Priory Park) is helping local people get active by bringing together over 20 different sports clubs, alongside adult and junior fun runs.
Local wartime history comes alive at fascinating, free event
Published on Friday, 6th October 2017
'Discover World War I with Reigate & Banstead' is a fascinating, free, interactive family event as part of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s First World War centenary commemorations.
Specsavers Surrey Youth Games: hundreds take part
Published on Tuesday, 20th June 2017
Nearly 250 children and young people braved soaring temperatures on Saturday and Sunday to represent Reigate & Banstead in the Specsavers Surrey Youth Games at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford.
Star for a Night: winners announced
Published on Tuesday, 11th April 2017
Over 80 young people from Redhill, Reigate, Horley and Banstead got a taste of the limelight when they appeared on stage at the Harlequin Theatre in Star for a Night, the council's variety show.
Local history comes alive at fascinating, free event
Published on Wednesday, 5th October 2016
See World War artefacts from Surrey Infantry Museum, dig out your own family heirlooms to find out more from museum experts or get help to start researching your family history at this free event.
Gold, silver and bronze at P&G Surrey Youth Games
Published on Wednesday, 22nd June 2016
Team Reigate & Banstead scooped gold, silver and bronze in the P&G Surrey Youth Games last weekend (18 and 19 June).
Free Festival of Sport, Sunday 1 May
Published on Friday, 22nd April 2016
Reigate & Banstead's Festival of Sport, held in Reigate’s Priory Park and taking place on Sunday 1 May, promises to be bigger and better than ever before.
Local history comes alive at free, fascinating event
Published on Monday, 12th October 2015
Do you have an old wartime heirloom you’d like to know more about or would you like help to get started with researching your family history? Then come along to the Harlequin on 17 October from 2-4pm.
Honour for Redhill Victoria Cross hero
Published on Monday, 21st September 2015
A special commemorative paving stone to honour Redhill-born First World War hero Second Lieutenant Rupert Price Hallowes VC is to be unveiled in Memorial Park on Friday 25 September (2015).
Children help with pool filling at new Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre
Published on Wednesday, 15th July 2015
Children from Epsom Downs Primary School kick-started the filling of the swimming pool at the Tadworth Leisure and Community Centre, as the £10.5 million project nears completion.