Beginning Pastels. Please contact Anne if you are interested in a 6 week pastel course.

She has already several names and hope to get the course up and running very soon

Tutor: Anne Kerr 01342 835163, email <annekerr@talktalk.net> Website: www.artstudio-paintingclasses.co.uk

ART OF FLORENCE AND SIENA REVISITED

5 week WEA course starting on Wednesdays 4 June 2008 at 10am to 12noon

Tutor: Bob Thompson

Contact: WEA at Bletchingley Centre 01883 740593

BROWNIES

Weekly on Tuesdays at 5pm to 6.30pm

Leader: Mary Brickwood 01342 832088

CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOPS on Saturdays

Workshop 10am to 4pm - fee £21

20th September
18th October
15th November

For beginners and improvers 10am to 1pm - fee £12.50

26th July
6th September
4th October
1st November

Students of all levels are offered the traditional styles based upon fifteen centuries of manuscripts and letter carving; and to employ these scripts for projects, using different media, & illumination and gold leaf. Also modern scripts, such as Legend and Neuland, will enable students to make their work reflect contemporary ideas. Students have expressed their expanding appreciation of all the lettering used nowadays, as a result of learning Calligraphic styles.

Tutor: Sue Cox 01883 382313, email: <coxsue@metronet.co.uk>

CHILDREN'S DRAMA WORKSHOP

6 week course for children aged 8 to 17 on 10th, 17th and 31st May, 21st and 28th June

Tutors: Sam Hiller and Naomi Cobby currently in The Phantom of the Opera

Telephone; 07799123719

CHINA RESTORATION GROUP

9 week course on Thursdays; 10am to 12.30pm

Contact: Sheilah Gray: 01342 833616 for details

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Every Thursday starting 12 January morning 10am to 12noon by appointment.

Telephone 01342 321638 or 01342 323896

CRAFT

Weekly on Tuesdays on 10am to 12noon

Decorating greeting cards, eggs, tissue boxes, flowers and bead work

Contact: Jackie Peckham 01342 834231

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS

On Saturdays Saturday 24 May at 2pm to 5pm

Come along and make the most of this opportunity to use creative writing to focus on your life

You'll be able to relax, meet others and see how journaling and using creative writing can enhance your self-awareness.

A chance to express your emotions on paper, a time to reflect plus mediation, music and fun...

No experience necessary - just bring yourself! Cost: £25 inclusive of tea/coffee (paid in advance)

Fiona Friend is a qualified group worker, published author and has worked with creative writing in therapeutic settings since 2001

Tutor; Fiona Friend 01883 713383, email <fiona@frendship.com>

DENISE GILMAN SCHOOL OF DANCE

Tutor: Denise Gillman: 01342 893233

· DANCE FOR FUN and fitness - an adult class and a great way to keep fit

Weekly on Wednesdays; 6.45pm to 7.45pm

· SATURDAY DANCE SCHOOL - ballet, tap, theatre and free style for young people

Dance club for children up to 16 years old on Saturdays; 9.30am to 1pm

Fully qualified tutors working to the IDTA examination syllabus

DRAMA GROUP - Monica Cantwell Trust - special needs

Weekly on Tuesdays; 7.15pm to 8.45pm

Improvisation, role play, annual pantomime, theatre outings, summer parties - lots of fun

Leader: Gerry Loney 01342 834249

DRAWING AND PAINTING

Courses are open to all abilities and covers all mediums

10 week course on Wednesdays; 10am to 12 noon

Tutor: Bill Lazard 01342 892132 Fee: £65 for the term

EAST SURREY FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

On the 2nd Saturday and 4th Wednesday of each month (except August and December) from

10am to 4pm in the IT Suite with use of PCs;

Meetings of the Society are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month; 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Membership: £8 per year includes quarterly journal and free access to research material

Secretary: Rita Russell 01342 834648, email: <ritarussell@woodins.fsworld.co.uk>

Web: www.eastsurreyfhs.org.uk

EXTEND- FITNESS FOR THE OVER 50’s

12 week course on Tuesdays, 08, 15, 22, 29 April, 06, 13 & 20 May, 03 & 10 June ; 3pm to 4pm

Fee: £18 for 6 sessions, £3.50 for individual sessions

Tutor: Joanne Smith 01883 743551 (Extend trainer recommended by Age Concern)

FAMOUS SURREY WRITERS - Languages, Literature and Culture

5 week WEA course starting 22 September: 1pm to 3pm

Have more world-famous books been written in Surrey than in any other country?

From EM Foster to Marie Stopes, from John Evelyn to John Betjeman we shall explore how

Surrey has been the the inspiration and home of famous writers

Tutor: Michael Lane 01883 740593, email: <eastsurrey@wea.org.uk>

FRENCH

French in a friendly, informal environment

Level 2 (Intermediate, 3rd year students): 9.30am – 11.00 pm
Level 1 (2nd year students):11.20am – 12.50pm
Beginners: 1.30pm - 3pm

Fee: £6.00 per session, payable termly in advance on the first day of each term.

Tutor: Christina Robinson, B A (Hons) 01342 832584 or email christinarobins@googlemail.com

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS

Weekly on Thursdays at 8pm to 10pm

Leader: June 01737 551677

IT SUITE

The IT suite is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (except 4th Wednesday each month) and Fridays

(normally from 9am to 2pm) for the use of PCs including access to the Internet and email.

For ‘one to one’ instruction, please book with Hilary. Also see IT Suite page

For more contact Hilary Wilkins, Centre Manager 01342 833893, email: <lingfieldcentre@tiscali.co.uk> or

Robin Williams 01342 833194, email: <rob_williams@hotmail.co.uk>

JENNY ELSDEN SCHOOL OF DANCING

Weekly on Mondays; 3.30pm to 6pm. Ballet classes for those over 3 years old. ISTD and IDTA exams and medal tests.
Weekly on Thursday; 3.30pm to 6.30pm. Various classes in ballet, tap, performing arts theatre and modern jazz.

IDTA and NCDTA exams and medal tests.

Tutor: Jenny Elsden 01403 731203

JO JINGLES

Weekly on Tuesdays: 3 sessions;

· 9.30 to 10.15am;

· 10.30 to 11.15am;

· 1.15 to 2pm.

Music, singing and movement for pre-school children 1 to 5 year old - fun sessions with an educational slant

Contact: Nicholas Bell 01883 724800 or 01883 712881

JUNIOR CHURCH

Weekly on Sundays at 9.30 to 10.30am Sunday school for young people, except the

first Sunday in the month when the school meet in St Peter & St Paul Church Lingfield at 10am

Leaders: Jenny Holroyd 01342 833776, email <jennyholroyd@aol.com>

KARATE & SELF DEFENCE

Weekly on Sundays from 10.30am to 12noon

The ultimate self defence and fitness for adults and children

Leader: Jenny Parkin 07730611607, email: sportjenny@aol.com

LINGFIELD BI-WAYS - Free walks

Every Monday morning starting at 10.15am and finishing for coffee at the Community Centre. Two walks are available; one 1.5 miles taking 45minutes covering relatively flat terrain; and the other 2 to 3.5 miles. Both walks are supervised by fully-trained Volunteer Walk leaders. You don't go over stiles and go at your own pace. Its an opportunity to make new friends and get healthy. You don't need expensive walking boots, but it can get muddy, so wear sensible footwear and bring a waterproof or a brolly. For further information contact or Sandra Silvester on 01342 833242. Pick up a free walks leaflet at the Community Centre or at the Library.

LINGFIELD DOG TRAINING CLUB

Weekly on Thursdays; 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

All breeds welcome. Training from pet to competition.

Kind and understanding methods

Tutor: Sue Gibbons 01444 453302

LINGFIELD & DORMANSLAND SOCIETY

Bi-monthly meetings; 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Pat Hayden pathayden@teamopoly.com

LINGFIELD HARMONY

Weekly on Tuesdays in the Lingfield Day Centre; 7.30pm to 9.30pm

A ladies barbershop chorus; all ages are welcomed

Contact; Linda 01342 712581

LINGFIELD MOTHERS & TODDLERS CLUB

Weekly starting on Wednesday 09 January; 1pm to 2pm and 2pm to 3pm

For babies, toddlers and their parents and carers Fee: £1.50 per family per session

Contact: Danielle Langley 01342 834514

LINGFIELD QUILTERS

First Tuesday in the month at 7pm to 10pm

Contact: Eve Thompson 01342 833851

Pram Walks

Every Thursday from the Community Centre at 11am to 12noon

Guided walks on pram-friendly pavements and tracks

Want to get into shape, get out of the house

meet other mums, settle your baby

Interested; contact Carol on 01737 355304

MOVING FORWARD DEVELOPMENT NETWORK

An informal group supporting ongoing personal development and growth.

Come along, make new friends, benefit from the sharing of positive life experiences with like-minded people

and learn about a range of complementary therapies.

Mondays 31 March, 12 May and 02 June. Open to all. £15 per session.

Hosted by Diana Coldman, Holistic Life Coach & Reiki Master 01342 328162, email: <diana@thelifewhisperer.co.uk> and

Angela Noon, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master & Life Between Lives Spiritual Integration Therapist, 01342 716340,

email: <amnoon@dslpipex.com>

NATIONAL CHILDBEARING TRUST (NCT) EAST GRINSTEAD BRANCH

The NCT, established in 1956 is a leading charity for pregnancy, birth and parenting in the UK. Every year we support thousands of people through this incredible life-changing experience, offering relevant information, reassurance and mutual support.

Contact: Helen Pearson 01324 837199 or visit their website <www.nct.org.uk>

NATURAL DISCOVERY & PLAY

Small calm classes offering the most natural form of learning through inspirational play

Space to explore, freedom to investigate, time to discover. Summer term 23 April t0 09 July; half term 28 May

12 week course for:

Baby play: on Wednesdays for babies 6 months to 12 months; 9.30am to10.30am
Toddler play: on Wednesdays for toddlers 10 months to 2 years; 10.45am to 12noon
Pretend play; on Fridays for young children 18 months to 3 years; 10am to 11,30am

Contact: Liz McLennan: 01342 837040, email <liz@pearshape.com>

OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY an introduction

10 WEA week course starting 30 September finishing 09 December; half term 28 October

This practical course is intended for the novice sky gazer who wishes to learn more about the night sky including what exactly can be seen and how to locate and identify celestial objects.

Key astronomical concepts will be explained and put into practice by observing the sky

with unaided eyes, binoculars and telescopes

Tutor: Terry Pullen 01883 740593, email: <eastsurrey@wea.org.uk>

PILATES

Monday evenings; 7.15pm to 8.30pm. New term starts 21 April, finishes 26 May.

Tutor: Caroline Mayne 01342 323428

Wednesdays evenings for beginners; 5.45pm to 6.45pm

Tutor: Denise Gillman 01342 893233

Thursday mornings; 10.30am to 11.30am

Tutor: Marian Dalton 01883 722298, email <mariandalton@talktalk.net>

RAINBOWS

Weekly on Tuesdays; 5pm to 6pm,

Leader: Meryl Arnold 01342 832709

RELATE

Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations

and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.

Every Wednesday evening by appointment; 7pm to 10pm

Telephone: 020 8680 1944 for an appointment

Web: <www.relate.co.uk>

RH7 HISTORY GROUP

Second Monday every other month at 7.30pm for 8pm

08 September - Annual General Meeting

10 November - 'Lingfield & Tandridge Hundred at the time of Domesday

Secretary: Rosemary Bridger 01342 833135, email: <rosemary.bridger@lineone.net >

Chairman: Michael Poffley: 01342 870218, email: <mfpoffley@aol.com>

SING AND SIGN

Weekly : Mondays; 9.30am to 11.30am,

Weekly: Fridays stage 1: 10am to 12noon

Baby signing the fun way! What is baby signing? Babies use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk. Encouraging your baby with extra signs like milk, more, change nappy or tired will help your baby communicate!

Baby signing with Sing and Sign is easy because we make it fun to learn! Your baby will recognise important

words sooner and can use the signs to “talk” to you before speech.

Leader: Katherine Bignall 01342 836743, mobile 07986 578759 Web: www.singandsign.com

SINGING FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T SING

20 week course starting Friday 26 September to 05 December,

Friday 16 January 2009 finishing 27 March 2009 (half term 20 February)

(half term 31 October): 10am to 12noon

Ever wished you could sing but didn't know where to start? Are you tone deaf? Take heart!

Tone deafness is a myth! everyone can sing - plus the added advantage of learning to read music

Tutor: Angela Tilly 01883 740593, email: <eastsurrey@wea.org.uk>

TEN PEOPLE WHO CHANGED THE 20TH CENTURY

10 week WEA course starting Tuesday 23rd September until 2nd December

(half term 28th October): 10am to 12noon in the Plaxton Room

Do great men and women change history? Or do historical circumstances produce the man?

We shall examine the lives of some towering figures of the 20th century including Freud,

Einstein, Gandi, Mandela, Mary Stopes, Roosevelt, Martin Luther King and Mrs Thatcher and others

Tutor: Pat Johnson 01883 740593, email: <eastsurrey@wea.org.uk>

TEN TO TEENS

For young people every other week on the 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month at 9.30am to 10.30am

Contact: Sue Miller 01342 835645

THE HAVEN

Weekly on Thursdays; 10am to 12noon

If you are new to the area, are lonely, stressed; this is your opportunity to get out and

meet friendly people: any problems then this group could help.

Contact: David Allonby 01342 832514

WATERCOLOUR CLASS

Workshops on Saturdays 19 April and 17 May: 9.30am to 1.30pm

Watercolour for beginners and beyond, we will be painting a variety of images and subjects.

From water to landscapes, flowers and buildings. Reflections and light, and generally have fun with colours.

Tutor: Harriet Brigdale: email: < brigdale@hotmail.com>

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Normally on alternative Tuesdays; 8 to 10pm

Leader: Daphne Bish: 01342 832072 Fee: £7 per year

YOGA Hatha Yoga Class - Sun and Moon Yoga

Weekly on Wednesdays; 8 to 9.30pm

Learn to balance the energy in your body through posture, breath work and deep relaxation

British Wheel of Yoga tutor: Lina Newstead 01732 864465

YOUTH CLUB

For all young people between the ages of 11 and 15 years

Weekly on Friday evenings at 7.30pm till 9.30pm

Leader: Louise Martin 01342 832862, mobile 07708 231000, email:l.martin3@btinternet.com