R&Be active news

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.

Local heroes celebrate winning Sports Awards 2023!

Published on Thursday, 2nd March 2023

Last night (1 March 2023), our latest sporting superstars were announced and celebrated at the annual Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards at the Harlequin Theatre & Cinema in Redhill.

More thrills and skills for Preston Park skatepark

Published on Thursday, 2nd February 2023

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is investing in a bigger and better purpose-built skatepark in Preston Park, Tadworth, funded by our Preston regeneration programme.

Register your aspiring young performers for Star for a Night’s variety show of talent!

Published on Monday, 5th December 2022

Does your child - or a young person you know - want to develop their skills and experience in the performing arts?

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.

Stellar performances from young people at Harlequin Theatre

Published on Monday, 23rd April 2018

Young people from Redhill, Reigate, Horley, Banstead and surrounding villages took over the stage for Star for a Night, the annual variety show run by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.

Young people's variety show: tickets on sale now

Published on Tuesday, 13th March 2018

Tickets are selling fast for the young people’s variety show which is organised by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and takes place in the Easter holidays at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.

Open casting event for Star for a Night: 11 to 18 year olds welcome

Published on Monday, 22nd January 2018

An open casting event for young people passionate about singing, dancing or drama takes place on Sunday 28 January at the Harlequin.

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.

Specsavers Surrey Youth Games: free sports training

Published on Tuesday, 4th April 2017

Young people aged seven to 16 have the chance to try out a new sport for free by taking advantage of training from Reigate & Banstead as part of the preparations for Specsavers Surrey Youth Games.

Star for a Night tickets now on sale

Published on Tuesday, 28th March 2017

Audiences are in for a treat at this year’s Star for a Night show as local singer Josh Bailey, who appeared on the BBC talent show ‘Let it Shine’, will be performing.

Star for a Night: date for young people's variety show auditions

Published on Wednesday, 18th January 2017

Young people with a passion for dancing, singing or acting are invited to take part in auditions for this year's show.

School holiday activities for children

Published on Monday, 18th July 2016

Keeping children busy for the holidays is easy this summer, thanks to R&Be Active from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.

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).

Young stars for the night take to the stage at the Harlequin Theatre

Published on Monday, 2nd May 2016

Seventy-eight young people from Horley, Banstead, Redhill and Reigate took to the stage in Reigate & Banstead Borough Council’s Star for a Night show at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.

Tickets now available for Star for a Night

Published on Tuesday, 22nd March 2016

Tickets are on sale now for Star for a Night, the annual talent showcase for young people, which is run by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council and takes place at the Harlequin Theatre on 7 and 8 April.

Open auditions for young people: 6 and 7 February

Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2016

Young singers, dancers and actors are wanted for this year’s Star for a Night show. Open auditions are on 6 and 7 February at the Harlequin Theatre, Redhill.

Reigate & Banstead excels again at this year’s Surrey Youth Games

Published on Thursday, 9th July 2015

Young athletes from across the borough showed their sporting prowess in the annual Surrey Youth Games (Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June), winning a tally of four gold, four silver and a bronze medal.

Call out for seven to 16 year olds interested in free sports coaching and competing for the borough

Published on Tuesday, 17th March 2015

We are putting a call out for children interested in trying out a new sport through a free sports coaching programme offered as part of the P and G Surrey Youth Games 2015.

Calls for positive attitude to sport as Specsavers Surrey Youth Games end