ARTS & CULTURE

Cecile runs French lessons from The Fernhurst Hub. She currently provides courses for students at Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced (with conversation) levels.

Free English lessons are held every Wednesday and Friday morning at the Haslemere Leisure Centre for those needing to learn the language.

Haslemere Town Band is a friendly community brass band based in Haslemere. They welcome brass and percussion players of all ages, levels of ability, and experience. The band rehearses at Beacon Hill United Reformed Churchon Wednesday evenings from 7:45 to 9:45. They also have a 'Training Band' programme, primarily aimed at children 8 years+ but they welcome adult learners too. If needed, an instrument can be provided if needed.

Haslemere Library runs two Book Clubs. One is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 2.30 pm until 3.30 pm. The second is held on the first Thursday of the month from 2.30 pm until 3.30 pm.

Haslemere Library Art Club runs on the first Friday of every month, from 2 pm to 3 pm. It is an opportunity to sketch, share, and connect with fellow creatives. Please bring your own materials.

Haslemere Library's Crafting Circle is held on the last Saturday of every month from 10 am to 12 noon. This is an open craft group so please bring in any handicraft project you happen to be working on, be it knitting or crochet, embroidery or darning! Alternatively, if you don't have a project, you are welcome to use any tools and materials available at the library. If you fancy trying out a new craft, they have embroidery hoops, knitting needles, crochet hooks, needles and thread and more.

There is a drop-in Craft Afternoon on Mondays from 13:30 -  15:30 at the Fernhurst Hub. It's a chance to meet like-minded crafters. Just bring your knitting, crochet, cross stitch, weaving or any other portable craft with you and enjoy the company of others.