Name / Title of event : Flexercise – Keep Fit for the Active Retired

Date & Time : Tuesday Mornings: 10.00am – 11.00 am & 11.15am – 12.15pm  (2 classes)

Venue : Letherhead Institute – The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : Regular exercise for the ‘active retired’ to help improve posture, fitness and strength.  Our unique classes are part exercise, part dance, but all fun. Please direct all enquiries to the Organiser below (pre booking essential).

Organiser’s Name : Julia Hopkins

Email Address : juliafit@hotmail.com

Phone Number : 01932 848763  /  07845 524 128

Name / Title of event : Leatherhead Art Club

Date & Time : Tuesday Evenings, 7.30pm

Venue : The Leatherhead Institute- Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : A stimulating programme of talks and demos from visiting artists, with follow up sessions, life drawing, friendly critiques, workshops and local plein air sessions in the summer.

Organiser’s Name : Hugh Walker

Email Address : leatherheadartclub@outlook.com

Phone Number : 07734 630380

Name / Title of event : Leatherhead Community Orchestra

Date & Time : Wednesday evenings, 8 – 10pm

Letherhead Institute Room : The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : Dust off your violins and drag those trombones out of the closet!

The Leatherhead Orchestra begins its 70^th year as a community orchestra, offering amateur players the opportunity to practice and perform in an atmosphere of  ‘pleasure, not pressure’ .

More strings and brass players are particularly needed, but any players are welcome. Former players, those learning second instruments, or recent learners are all encouraged to come and give the Orchestra a try.

Upcoming concerts will be on:
2025- 2 April, 16 July and 10 December

For more information, please see the Leatherhead Orchestra website or contact their membership secretary, details below:

Membership Secretary : Tina Bland

Email Address : membership@leatherheadorchestra.co.uk

Website : www.leatherheadorchestra.co.uk

Name / Title of event : Leatherhead and District Local History Society

Date & Time : Third Friday of the month. Talks start 7.30pm

Letherhead Institute Room : The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : Meeting monthly the History society host talks on local history.

Friday 17 January.
Martin Ellis- “The Fire and History of Clandon House”

Friday 21 February
Paul Le Mesurier-  “The History of Sandhurst”

The Society  also owns and manages the Leatherhead Museum of Local History.

Website : https://www.leatherheadhistory.org/

Name / Title of event : Lisa Allen Dance & Arts

Date & Time : Saturdays 9.00am – 5.00pm

Venue : Letherhead Institute – The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : LADA caters for pupils of all levels, abilities and ages; we work hard to create a friendly atmosphere that nurtures and supports growth both as performers & people. We also believe that each and every student has their own unique qualities that need to be valued and allowed to develop. We follow the Imperial Society of Teachers in Dancing (ISTD) syllabus for our Ballet, Modern and Tap classes and students participating in these genres have the opportunity to take formal examinations should they wish to. Students working at grade 6 and above also achieve UCAS points upon completion of an examination in any genre, which can count towards university degree applications. Once a year, our students have the opportunity to perform in our annual Christmas Concert performance. Please send all enquiries to the email address below or visit our website www.ladancearts.co.uk

Organiser’s Name : Lisa Allen

Email Address : info@ladancearts.co.uk

Phone Number : 07403 362714

Name / Title of event : Oil Painting

Date & Time : Saturday Mornings 9.30am – 12.30pm  Oil Painting

Venue : The Letherhead Institute

Description of the Event : These courses are perfect for beginners and for those who would like to improve their basic skills or who are new to oil painting.

Organiser’s Name : Julia Hawkins ROI NEAC

Email Address : www.juliahawkinsart.co.uk

Phone Number : 07796 897846

Name / Title of event : Pilates Classes

Date & Time : Monday Evening and Wednesday Mornings

Venue : Letherhead Institute – The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : Pilates is a mind body exercise designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body.

Organiser’s Name : Julia Leivers

Email Address : www.Pilates4all.net

Phone Number : 07759 005551

Name / Title of event : Surrey Figurative Artists

Date & Time : 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the Month 10am to 4.30pm

Venue : Letherhead Institute – The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : Surrey Figurative Artists are a life-drawing group. We are a supportive and welcoming group who draw and paint from a live professional model, using various mediums. These sessions are untutored so are suitable for those artists with relevant experience.

Organiser’s Name : Sue Smith

Email Address : Sue.smith191@btinternet.com

Phone Number : 07900 056670

Name / Title of event : Surrey Hills Meditation

Date & Time : Thursday at 7:30pm

Venue : The Larkin Room

Description of the Event : A friendly and informal group who welcome everyone who wants to practice meditation, whether you are a complete beginner or have an established practice that you want to build on. The aim of the group is to be an ongoing weekly oasis from the busyness of everyday modern life. It’s a chance to come together with others to be still and quiet and to let all the unnecessary stuff go.

Organiser’s Name : Alan May

Website: https://www.surreyhillsmeditation.co.uk/

Name / Title of event : Trumps Bridge

Date & Time : Thursday at 7:15pm

Venue : Leatherhead Institute – The Abraham Dixon Hall

Description of the Event : A small friendly club suitable for newcomers to duplicate bridge, but also catering for more experienced players.

Organiser’s Name : Alan Jarrett

Email Address : jarrett238@btinternet.com

Phone Number : 01372 379248