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The theatre caters for Woking’s many community groups and societies, with a varied programme of entertainment throughout the year including musical theatre, opera, dance, drama, youth performances and Woking Drama Association’s annual festival. Read more

The Caterham Art Group is a society of amateur and professional artists drawn from Caterham and the surrounding areas. It is open to artists working in all the popular mediums - oil, watercolour, acrylic, pastel and scaperboard - and people with an interest in art.… Read more

A friendly group who aim to encourage and support local writers. Poetry, fiction and non-fiction, all welcome. At meetings, members read current work, receive constructive criticism from other members, share ideas and news of competition and publishing opportunities and members’ successes. Read more

The Hawthorns School of Swimming offers a wide range of lessons, including group lessons and private lessons, catering for all ages and abilities. Lessons run throughout the term time and additional lessons are offered during the school holidays. Pupils and non-pupils can attend. Read more

The Biz is a theatre group which offers classes and training to children from 4 to 15+ on all aspects of performing arts. Read more

Chaldon Creakers are a group of local people who run together weekly to ensure that as many as people as possible benefit from the physical and social benefits of this type of activity. They are free and open to anyone who wishes to come along.… Read more

A friendly group that meets to provide a positive and supportive learning environment for those wishing to practice public speaking. Meetings held in the evening. Contact form available on website Read more

An ensemble music group for players grade 2+. They meet on Saturdays from 11.15am to 12.15pm at The Matthew Arnold School, Staines. Read more

The Magna Carta Arts Centre is a busy venue within the Magna Carta School complex, which hosts activities from numerous local groups. Read more

Guildford Choral Society is a friendly group of about 150 people of all ages who love singing and strive to achieve high standards.   Read more