The Harlequin Theatre and Cinema has responded to questions raised by local residents about the safety of neighbouring shops in the Warwick Quadrant.  RAAC concrete was discovered last year in the Theatre building. 

It says the building’s managing agents confirm the shops are not affected by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).  The Harlequin says the first floor slab, which sits above the ground floor units and below the theatre and library, is a solid reinforced concrete slab.

The discovery of RAAC in the Warwick Quadrant last Autumn saw both the closure of The Harlequin Theatre, and the relocation of Redhill Library to Consort House.

An event at Tilgate Nature Centre to raise money for Scottish Wildcats has raised more than £1000 for conservation programmes.

Tilgate Nature Centre has two of the critically endangered species– Angus and Fergus – and part of its work is to promote conservation.

The event gave visitors  a chance to join a number of keeper talks, see many of the animals close up.

New playground equipment will coming to three play areas in the Reigate and Banstead Borough.

Fairfax Avenue, Somerset Road, Meadvale, and Woodmansterne Rec will be getting a revamp as part of the play replacement programme.

Alongside some existing play features, improvements to landscaping will allow children of all ages and abilities can learn and play together.

The upgrades for each play area are expected to take between four and six weeks