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| 1 | Leatherhead | 51.292916 | -0.32745 | KT22 8BD | <p>The Arts Society Leatherhead (TASLEA) is a friendly arts appreciation society of around 175 members. We offer a wide variety of lectures on all aspects of Art, from painting, archaeology and architecture to music, jewellery, film and literature. We also organise a busy programme of visits and guided walks to places of artistic or historic interest. </p><hr /><p>Contact:</p><p><a href="mailto:theartssocietyleatherhead@gmail.com">theartssocietyleatherhead@gmail.com</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="https://theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk">https://theartssocietyleatherhead.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION:</strong></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma; font-size:17.6px">Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8BD</span></p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>7.30pm on the second Wednesday monthly (except August)<br />Doors open from 7.00pm for free tea and coffee.</p> |
| 2 | Ashtead | 51.3105369957643 | -0.299789638730399 | KT21 2BE | <p><strong>Our Society</strong> is an arts appreciation society founded in 1982 and now has around 275 members. It is one of 375 such societies in the UK which are themselves members of The Arts Society, an umbrella organisation supporting its members and lobbying for a greater awareness and appreciation of the Arts in all their forms. The Arts Society also has a growing number of member societies outside the UK.</p><p><strong>Our venue</strong> is Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, KT21 2BE. We meet on the third Tuesday morning of the month at 10.30 am (doors open at 9.30 am with coffee tea and biscuits available), save for August when we have no regular meeting, and December, when we have a festive dinner followed by a seasonally flavoured lecture.</p><p><strong>Our monthly speakers</strong> are nationally renowned experts who share their specialist knowledge of the Arts in a stimulating and entertaining way. Our programme encompasses a wide range of subjects such as fine art, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, archaeology, performing arts and many others. As you can see elsewhere on this site, we also have Special Interest events when we take time to explore a topic in depth in the company of a leading expert.</p><p><strong>Our Visits</strong> cover galleries, museums, historic houses and gardens located within a couple of hours of Ashtead, whilst our Tours take us farther afield both in the UK and abroad, typically for 4 or 5 nights’.</p><p><strong>For more information or to get in touch, follow the links below.</strong></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong><a href="mailto:tas.ashtead@gmail.com">tas.ashtead@gmail.com</a></p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="https://tas-ashtead.org.uk/">https://tas-ashtead.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Peace Memorial Hall<br />Woodfield Lane<br />Ashtead<br />United Kingdom KT21 2BE</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>10.30am - 3rd - Tuesday</p> |
| 3 | Chipstead | 51.323662 | -0.194894 | SM7 3AJ | <p>Contact: </p><p><a href="mailto:info@chipstead-dfas.org.uk">info@theartssocietychipstead.org.uk</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="http://www.theartssocietychipstead.org.uk">https://www.theartssocietychipstead.org.uk</a></p><p>Phone: <a href="tel: 0208 6444269">0208 6444269</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Banstead Community Hall<br />Park Road<br />Banstead<br />United Kingdom SM7 3AJ</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>10.30am - 1st Wednesday</p> |
| 4 | Claremont and Oxshott | 51.306414 | -0.376686 | Menuhin Hall, Stoke DAbernon, Surrey KT11 3QQ | <p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p><a href="mailto:infoclaremontandoxshott@theartssociety.org">infoclaremontandoxshott@theartssociety.org</a></p><p><strong>Website:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.claremontandoxshottartssociety.org.uk">https://www.claremontandoxshottartssociety.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel: 01932 863602">01932 863602</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Menuhin Hall<br />Stoke d'Abernon<br />Elmbridge<br />United Kingdom KT11 3QQ</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>The second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm</p> |
| 6 | Dorking | 51.234093 | -0.325487 | RH4 1SG | <p>We are a lively, friendly society which delivers high quality lectures on art and culture to our members every month. Our aims are to promote art appreciation and the preservation of our artistic heritage.<br />Recently, our talks have included subjects like modern furniture design, 19th century watercolours, and Renaissance art history. Sometimes we have Lectures with Lunch where we spend a whole day on a topic such as the history and archictecture of the Houses of Parliament We visit exhibitions, galleries, gardens and museums, and we go on two specially guided holidays each year. Our aim is to learn more, see more, and enjoy ourselves while we are doing it. </p><p>Our membership secretary is Christine Thom. If you are interested in joining us, email us at <a href="mailto:info@theartssocietydorking.org.uk">info@theartssocietydorking.org.uk</a>.<br /> </p><p><strong>Contact</strong>: <a href="mailto:d.pledge@sky.com">d.pledge@sky.com</a></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> </p><p><a href="http://theartssocietydorking.org.uk">https://theartssocietydorking.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>Phone:</strong> <a href="tel: 01306 884227">01306 884227</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Dorking Halls<br />Reigate Road<br />Dorking<br />United Kingdom RH4 1SG</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>10.30am - 2nd - Tuesday</p> |
| 7 | Epsom | 51.331274 | -0.268421 | KT18 5AL | <p>Email : <a href="mailto:publicity.tase@gmail.com">publicity.tase@gmail.com</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="https://www.theartssocietyepsom.org.uk">https://www.theartssocietyepsom.org.uk</a></p><p>Location: Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, KT18 5AL</p><p>Meeting times: 10.30am - 1st Wednesday of each month</p><hr /><p>Founded in 1989, The Arts Society Epsom usually meets monthly (except in August) for lectures on a broad and and diverse range of Arts topics. Our talks are presented by experienced and highly qualified lecturers who are experts in their chosen field, and are being conducted online while pandemic restrictions remain in place.</p><p>In more normal times, the Society regularly organizes visits to art galleries, museums and places of historic and artistic interest. Special Interest Days are also arranged in which a subject is studied in greater depth.</p><p>Our Volunteering activities support Young Arts and have included Heritage work at Polesden Lacey. Our Church Recorders recently completed recording St. Mary's Parish Church in Ewell.</p> |
| 8 | Horsley | 51.276821 | -0.436928 | KT24 6QT | <p>Web site: </p><p><a href="https://theartssocietyhorsley.org.uk">https://theartssocietyhorsley.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue<br />East Horsley<br />Leatherhead<br />United Kingdom KT24 6QT</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>We meet on the morning of the second Wednesday of each month, (excluding August and September) .</p><p>There is some parking outside the hall (limited to a maximum of 4 hours, with no return), plus additional parking behind the shops in the village.</p><p>Telephone number of the Hall is 01483 285019.</p><p>The lectures begin at 10:30am (usually lasting around an hour), with coffee/tea and biscuits served from 9:45am.</p><hr /><p>We are a friendly society of around 100 members who are interested in learning more about the arts. We hold lectures every month (except August and September) using lecturers from the national Arts Society's directory of over 250 speakers, all of whom are experts in their field.</p><hr /><p><span style="color:rgb(75, 0, 130)"><strong>Our lectures </strong></span></p><p>Our monthly lectures cover different aspects of the arts, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, glass, gold, silverware, jewellery, embroidery, furniture, architecture, music, dance, theatre, film and literature.</p><p>Our annual subscription is currently £48 for attending our 10 lectures. </p> |
| 9 | Horsley Lovelace | 51.276821 | -0.436928 | | <p>Web site: <a href="https://www.tashl.org/">https://www.tashl.org</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>East Horsley Village Hall, Kingston Avenue<br />East Horsley<br />Leatherhead<br />United Kingdom KT24 6QT</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month bar August and December at 10.30am</p> |
| 10 | Walton on the Hill | 51.282101 | -0.241205 | KT20 7UL | <p>Contact: </p><p><a href="mailto:mikelitaroshier@aol.com">mikelitaroshier@aol.com</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="http://theartssocietywaltononthehill.org.uk">https://theartssocietywaltononthehill.org.uk</a></p><p>Phone: <a href="tel: 01372 727482">01372 727482</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Riddell Hall<br />Deans Lane<br />Walton-on-the-Hill<br />United Kingdom KT20 7UL</p><p>MEETING TIMES</p><p>10.30am - 3rd - Thursday</p> |
| 11 | Reigate | 51.239442 | -0.219324 | RH2 7LR | <p>Contact: </p><p><a href="mailto:info@theartssocietyreigate.org.uk">info@theartssocietyreigate.org.uk</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="http://theartssocietyreigate.org.uk/">https://theartssocietyreigate.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Reigate Baptist Church Centre<br />Sycamore Walk<br />Woodhatch, Reigate<br />United Kingdom RH2 7LR</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>2.00 pm - 4th - Thursday</p> |
| 12 | Bookham | 51.280452 | -0.376626 | KT23 3PQ | <p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif"><strong>Contact:</strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif"><a href="mailto:lindatdfas@aol.com">lindatdfas@aol.com</a></span></p><p>Website:<a href="http://theartssocietybookham.org.uk"> </a></p><p><a href="http://theartssocietybookham.org.uk/">https://theartssocietybookham.org.uk</a></p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">LOCATION</span></p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">Old Barn Hall<br />Church Road<br />Bookham<br />United Kingdom</span> KT23 3PQ</p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">MEETING TIMES</span></p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">7.30pm - 4th - Tuesday</span></p> |
| 13 | Cheam | 51.346696 | -0.20977 | SM2 7HF | <p>Website:</p><p><a href="http://www.theartssocietycheam.org.uk">https://www.theartssocietycheam.org.uk</a></p><p><strong><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">LOCATION</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">St Andrew's Church, Northey Avenue<br />Cheam, Sutton<br />United Kingdom</span> SM2 7HF</p><p><strong><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">MEETING TIMES</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-family:news plantin mt std,sans-serif">10.30am - 3rd - Thursday</span></p> |
| 14 | Limpsfield | 51.261303 | 0.011123 | RH8 0DG | <p>Our Society began as Limpsfield Decorative and Fine Arts Society over 40 years ago and has around 450 members. Whilst our members come primarily from the Oxted and Limpsfield area we have a number of members who come from surrounding towns and villages. We hold one lecture a month with afternoon and evening sessions. </p><p>We share a wide range of interests. Each month except for July and August we enjoy an illustrated lecture by a highly qualified speaker in St Peter’s Hall, Limpsfield, Surrey. Topics have ranged from painting and ceramics to architecture and garden design – whatever takes our interest. We also visit historic houses, gardens, art galleries and museums. We organise visits either by coach or if we are going into London, members normally make their own way.</p><p>We hold one or two study days each year to look at a subject in more depth. There are social activities and we organise at least one cultural tour a year for our members. We are active in the community particularly with Young Arts where we have been giving support to Junior Schools in our area. We have a Church Records project and we also supply guides for Titsey Place a local historic house. See our <a href="http://theartssocietylimpsfield.org.uk/">website </a>for more information on our activities. </p><p>Our goal is simple: to explore art in its widest interpretation and enjoy ourselves in the process! We welcome guests and new members. There is no waiting list. We believe there is something in the programme for everyone.</p><p>Contact: </p><p><a href="mailto:chair.limpsfield@theartssociety.org">chair.limpsfield@theartssociety.org</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="http://theartssocietylimpsfield.org.uk/">https://theartssocietylimpsfield.org.uk</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>St Peter's Hall, High Street<br />Limpsfield<br />Oxted<br />United Kingdom RH8 0DG</p><p><strong>MEETING TIMES</strong></p><p>2.30 - Last - Wednesday</p><p>8.00pm - Last - Wednesday</p> |
| 15 | Betchworth | 51.242847 | -0.268893 | RH3 7DF | <p>Our Society brings people together through a shared curiosity for the arts. Our events provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts. Our members contribute to and preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and grants. Our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.</p><p>Contact:</p><p><a href="mailto:carole-evans@outlook.com">carole-evans@outlook.com</a></p><p>Website: </p><p><a href="http://theartssocietybetchworth.org.uk/">https://theartssocietybetchworth.org.uk/</a></p><p><strong>LOCATION:</strong></p><p>Betchworth Village Memorial Hall<br />Station Road<br />Betchworth<br />United Kingdom RH3 7DF</p><p>MEETING TIMES</p><p>2.30pm - 3rd - Monday</p> |