Reigate Resident

Nothing to do tonight?

Bones ate Arfa are skateboarding into the Belfry tonight, gonna be rad!

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Hmmm...

Inquiry sides with council's rejection of Redhill Station towers - BBC News The Planning Inspectorate rules the proposal would have an "adverse affect" on Redhill's character.

BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Inquiry sides with council's rejection of Redhill Station towers - BBC News

This is an early April Fool, surely?

HOUSE OF COMMONS LONDON SWIA OAA Nigel Farage MP House of Commons London SW1A OAA 13 January 2026 Mr Farge, Visiting Bermondsey and Old Southwark I am writing following your public engagement on 7th January in London Bridge, which is in my constituency: Bermondsey and Old Southwark. I appreciate you are unfamiliar with constituency requirements given your inattention to Clacton since being elected. But given you have spent three decades in and around Parliament, you should be aware that established protocol requires any MP conducting official business in another Member's constituency to notify the relevant Member in advance. You failed to follow parliamentary protocol on this matter last week. As someone who has so desperately attempted to be in Westminster for such a long time, I hope you are capable of learning and adhering to procedures, although I won't hold my breath. Given you have described our capital city as 'crime-ridden' and 'unsafe' it must have been very difficult for you to pluck up the courage to book a venue in the centre of the capital for your event to promote yet another Tory defect in your ranks. But please do conform to the rules should you ever come back. Your preference for spending time in London rather than Clacton (which is your constituency by the way), demonstrates the typically deceitful nature of your attacks on our capital. Deep down, you agree with me and the millions of UK and international visitors every year, that London remains our greatest city and well worth spending time in! I would say I look forward to your next visit to the best constituency, in the best city, in the best country on the planet, but unlike you and the former Tories who riddle your party, I am not comfortable spouting untruths. Sincerely, Neil Neil Coyle MP

Neil Coyle MP has written a brutal takedown letter to Nigel Farage for his breach of parliamentary protocol, because Farage visited Coyle's London constituency without notifying him. 10/10 no notes.
(H/T @simonpegg.bsky.social)

Would use Sainsbury's in Redhill if the lifts weren't always out of service. The car park is dismal too - full of big puddles today.

Yes, me too - enjoyed the log fire a couple of weeks ago when it was very cold outside!

I visited Surrey town for the first time and was impressed by its 'best' pub The pub is minutes from the train station and I was impressed by how nice it was inside

www.getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, brings together numerous research projects confirming what we have always suspected - art is good for us. It helps us enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives. One study found that people who engaged regularly with the arts had a 31% lower risk of dying at any point during the follow-up period, even when confounding socioeconomic, demographic and health factors were taken into account. Studies also show that visiting museums and attending live music events can make people physiologically younger, and a monthly cultural activity almost halves our chances of depression. As Fancourt argues, if a drug boasted such benefits governments would be pouring billions into it. Instead, funding has been slashed across the culture sector and arts education has been devalued and eroded in the UK.

‘If a drug boasted such benefits [as the arts] governments would be pouring billions into it. Instead, funding has been slashed across the culture sector.’
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Are you a higher 40% (or top 45%) rate taxpayer who donates to charity via Gift Aid who's now doing your tax return?

Remember the charity claimed tax back at the basic 20% rate, you can usually claim now the rest back (and maybe then donate it too!)

Rain "scheduled" for the first two days? Can they do that now?

Surrey Police finds replacement for Reigate station in Salfords The new base is within walking distance of Surrey Custody Centre on Salbrook Road.

BBC News - Police station replacement found for Reigate
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Are you ready, Steve?
"Uh-huh"
Andy?
"Yeah"
Mick?
"Okay"
Alright, fellas, let's go!
It's a Ballroom Blitz!
Saturday nights alright!!! Because Glam Rock is coming to Redhill's Belfry Centre - Dec 20th 7:30pm
3 acts: Slurred, Nat Ciccone & G-Rocks
Tickets: good-show.co.uk/events/2863

RPS Awards Shortlist Graphic - in vibrant blue, with images of each of the shortlistees, the RPS Awards 2026 logo, and Award Supporter logo. All information included is included in the text of the post.

Public voting is open for the 2026 RPS Inspiration Award! The shortlistees are: Bradford Accordion Band, Cantorion Llandrindod, Kirkcaldy Orchestral Society, and Sean Chandler and Shepherd Brass Band. Find out more and cast your vote by 2 February: royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/rps_today/ne...

Not sure what the planning rules are, but this sign enhances the high street. Please share and repost.

Sign the Petition Allow my hand-painted sign to remain at Adam’s Gallery in Reigate

Allow the hand-painted sign to remain at Adam’s Gallery in Reigate - Sign the Petition! c.org/2tYpKmD45Q via @UKChange

FRESH IN THE MALL - New music in Redhill on Saturday

Live music from Sofia, Robyn Perren and Motts Hill rock and alternative at "Mall Sessions" - Fresh and loud

All in the warmth of the Belfry Redhill - Sat 29th Nov - 7:30pm

Tickets: good-show.co.uk/events/2801

That is sad and sends such a poor message to the youngster and any siblings he has too. 7s and 8s are great!

I was tagged and asked to take a look at this claim - cos, well just look at it!🙄

Does it seem plausible that THE Trocadero is going to be turned into a Mosque?

It was pretty easy to debunk but I decided to do a deep dive into the reality AND the appalling press coverage

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Surprisingly high water rates bill just landed. Almost all the increase due to hikes in @thameswater.bsky.social charges. Ouch.

I also wondered just how much involvement she had personally in this as it is a council matter.

Fair points. I get the impression that some councillors are more active than others. So it will be even more important to elect people who will fulfil the role properly.

But will other boroughs have similar reductions? If so, proportionately representation will be similar?

Our next Concert:
Saturday 15 November: Handel's MESSIAH
7.30pm at St. Mary's Church, Reigate (RH2 7RN)

Reigate & Redhill Choral Society is excited to present, for the first time in a decade, Handel's classical favourite, MESSIAH.

Tickets available online via www.rrcs.org.uk

Meadvale & St John's (Reigate & Banstead) Council By-Election Result:

🔶 LDM: 48.3% (+11.7)
🌍 GRN: 17.6% (-0.5)
🌳 CON: 12.0% (-16.9)
➡️ RFM: 11.6% (New)
🙋 Ind: 10.4% (New)

No LAB (-16.3) as previous.

Liberal Democrat HOLD.
Changes w/ 2024.

British.

Winter ice rink cancelled in Reigate for 2025 Organisers say Reigate on Ice will not take place in Priory Park in 2025 and have apologised.

BBC News - Winter ice rink cancelled in Surrey town
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Sorry to be pedantic, but he's not a big 4 auditor - he formerly worked for a big 4 firm.

Money Box is looking for people who set up pensions for their children or grandchildren this week. Have you invested for anyone under 18? Would you be willing to share your story? Email daniel.whitworth@bbc.co.uk – and thanks! Shares gratefully received - it’s a niche request!

Might get three...that will see me through from now until Christmas!