Arts and Leisure
The Chipstead Players
The Chipstead Players Theatre Company operate from a lovingly converted stable block, now called the Courtyard Theatre, off a country lane in the beautiful village of Chipstead. Its sleepy setting belies the vibrant, busy atmosphere and creative energy inside. New visitors are amazed at the wealth of talent, expertise and resources inside this fully equipped 98 seat theatre and bar with its thriving membership spanning all ages. Come and discover our lovely theatre, as a full member or supporter, and share the secret of our success!
Visit the Chipstead Players Website
Chipstead Decorative and Fine Arts Society
CHIDFAS (Chipstead Decorative and Fine Arts Society) covers not only Chipstead but also Banstead, Nork, Woodmansterne and the surrounding areas. This society is a member of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS), an organisation having 90,000 members. Its object is to promote the appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts and to assist in the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public.
The Chipstead society, founded in 1988, arranges an annual programme of ten lectures on varying subjects. The lecturers are chosen from an extensive directory, prepared by the National Association that vet and select every speaker. They are all experts in their own specialist field of the decorative or fine arts.
We are a friendly group with a membership of 300. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month (except July and August) in the Banstead Community Hall for coffee at 9.50 am followed by a lecture.
In addition to our monthly meetings we organise study days, coach outings to historic houses, art galleries etc and twice a year take groups away for trips of four or five days further afield. For Example: Visits: Eltham Palace, Terra Cotta Army, Garrick Club/London Coliseum. Short Holidays: Suffolk, Dresden/Berlin. Special Interest Day: William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement
Volunteers from CHIDFAS are currently recording all the contents of All Saints' Church in Banstead as they did the contents of St Margaret's Church in Chipstead ten years ago. We are also involved through the NADFAS Young Arts scheme in seeking to encourage 8-18 year olds locally to develop an interest in the arts.
Membership: £25 per annum. Short waiting list for membership. Visitors are welcome.
Would you like to join us? If so, contact:
The Membership Secretary, Mrs Joy Brinkworth
Tel: 01737 355605 Email: jbrinkworth@tiscali.co.uk
For further information please contact:
Diana Bowes - 01737 352687 or John Stephenson - john.stephenson24@gmail.com
Chipstead Jazz Club
Chipstead Jazz Club meets every other Monday in the Clubhouse at Chipstead Football Club in High Road.
There is a great six piece band playing a variety of outstanding traditional jazz in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Licensed bar with real ales and reasonably priced meals available.
Admission £8.00, all welcome.
Doors open 6.30 pm.
Food served 6.45 - 7.30 pm. Music 7.30 - 10.00 pm
Ring Teresa on 020 8668 0234 to book a table and sample her fine cooking.
Email Christine at chipsteadjazzclub@hotmail.co.uk to join our mailing list for dates and players.
Chipstead Bridge Club
We play duplicate bridge, no spare partners Mondays at 7:25pm Subs. £5 pa, then £2 table money
Chairman Graam Wells - Email: gwells1@blueyonder.co.uk
Chipstead Rubber Bridge Club
Peter Aubertin Hall Elmore Road Chipstead
Info: Rubber bridge, Jackpot, friendly atmosphere, beginners welcome.
Meets Wed 7.15 - 10.30pm
Contact: Mrs M Brueggemann
Telephone No. 01737 832244
Chipstead Ladies Lunch Club
Ladies from the surrounding areas of Chipstead, Hooley, Netherne and Banstead meet at the Reigate Hill Golf Club on the second Monday in the month at 12.30. We have 4 speakers a year and the rest of the time it is the opportunity for a friendly lunch and a chance to meet other local ladies.
Please do come and join us – the more the merrier!
Contact Pamela Wood
Telephone 01737 553911