Please note that our December lecture will be on December 10th 2026.

It will still be held at Reigate Park Church but at the later time of 5.00-6.00pm followed by a complimentary Christmas drink and canapés for members.

Sixty members gathered in the lovely, prestigious setting of the Old Council Chambers in the Town Hall, Reigate for a two-hour long evening celebration.  Members, including many previous Chairman and committee members, were greeted with a glass of fizz and delicious canapés and given the opportunity to mingle, chat and share their memories.  On display were 5 large photo albums with photos and press cuttings detailing events over the first 20 years of the Arts Society Reigate.  The highlights were also projected as a PowerPoint presentation for all to see.

Former Chairman, Michael Beach then treated us all to an excellent talk, supported by great slides, on ‘The Reigate Trio’ detailing the lives of three well-known local artists.  It was wonderful to see some of the artwork of John Linnell, Samuel Palmer and William Tatten Winter.  We also learned something of their lives and why they settled in this area of Surrey….a most fascinating insight into these three artists.

Finally, we all had the chance for a little more fizz, nibbles and conversation before the event concluded at 8.00pm.  All-in-all it was a wonderful evening of reminiscences and a lovely opportunity for members to chat with others informally whilst celebrating our first forty years.

The new Board of Trustees at The Arts Society are beginning a marketing campaign to promote the national Arts Society and local societies like ours.  Please click on the link below to watch their new promotional film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oklkXWEM4gQ