We are once again hosting a number of events to celebrate Heritage Open Days which this year focus on Edible England. As usual all events are free of charge, but some do still require tickets. In the Letherhead Institute this year there will be:
The Art of Fine Chocolate Making
Friday 17 September – 2 pm Abraham Dixon Hall
Ashtead-based chocolatier Natasha Sutton will talk about the art and heritage of artisan chocolate-making.
Pre-booking required to secure a free place and entry to a free raffle for a box of Aubel chocs.
Click here for booking form
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Impressions of Mole Valley
Friday 17 September and Saturday 18 September – Larkin Room
Exhibition by Leatherhead Art Club On display will be a colourful selection of artworks by local artists in a wide range of styles and media. Greetings cards will also be on sale.
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Chips with everything- Leatherhead Food Research Association when in Leatherhead –
Talk by Bill Whitman
Friday 17 September – 7.30 pm Abraham Dixon Hall or Zoom
Leatherhead & District Local History Association
Leatherhead Food Research Association was in Randalls Road, Leatherhead. This non-technical talk is on their time there – what it did, how it grew here, and how it very successfully met the need for finding and disseminating information.
Pre-booking required: talksonline@leatherheadhistory.org
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Starmakerz Theatre School Be Our Guest!
Saturday 18 September – Abraham Dixon Hall
Starmakerz invite you for a free trial of any of our classes and a short performance to take place at 1 pm at the Institute. An edible Musical Theatre performance with a focus on food!
Pre-booking required. Please contact: lisa@starmakerz.co.uk (07403 362714) to book a free trial and let us know if you are joining us to watch the performance.
For those of you missing the LCA’s art history lectures, Paul Pickering will be at Leatherhead Parish Church talking about Thomas Hope of Deepdene on Friday 17th September (7:30pm). Tickets available from Chris Evans chrisjevans@blueyonder.co.uk (01372 372169).
For details of other Heritage Open Day events taking place locally, the programme can be downloaded here or collected from the LCA.