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Join in at West Horsley Place as it steps back in time for a weekend of Regency Revels.

Its name derives from the verb motaty—to wind, to wrap—and already one senses the rhythm of hands at work, circling fabric into form. No needle pierces, no scissors sever; for destiny, it was believed, must not be cut. Instead, strips of cloth—often taken from the garments of loved ones—are twisted and tied into the semblance of a human figure, most often a woman or a child. Thus the doll becomes a vessel of continuity, its very body composed of the lives it seeks to protect.

Strengthening the main staircase roof Engineers have reinforced the historic oak beams above the Main Staircase at West Horsley Place after discovering long‑standing cracks that showed signs of structural stress. To preserve the original timber, they added steel parallel flange channels alongside the beams, fixing them with specially designed plates so the load is safely shared without altering the historic fabric. Installing the heavy steels required careful planning and ski

As something of a departure from our TASHL trips, we offered a theatre opportunity to kick off the 2026 Outings. We thought to support both our local theatre, the Yvonne Arnaud and also the Ukrainian National Opera on their UK tour.   So, having secured fabulous seats, we set off on a wet Wednesday in February to enjoy a colourful and dramatic evening of Bizet’s Carmen, famously set in Seville.   This was an intimate performance delivered with gusto by a troupe travelling far

The only known photographs of mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery just before they were expected to be sold to a private buyer. Ada Lovelace (c) Bonhams Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, and is chiefly known for her work on Charles Babbage’s proposed mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She was the first person to realise that the machine had applications beyond pure ca

We were party central for our final talk of 2025, celebrating 20 years of The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace and kicking off the Christmas festivities in the company of Mr Christmas, Charles Dickens.    Bertie Pearce Bertie Pearce was our speaker, and he is an expert on the life and times of this most famous of writers. We came to understand what drove some of the works and imaginings of Dickens, based on his early life experiences. Life in Victorian England could be harsh and

At West Horsley Place The Arts Society has volunteers working in the library and, several are members of TASHL. To date we have cleaned,...

Art between the Wars - Val WoodgateThursday 23 October 2025 Please join us for three lectures presented by Val Woodgate. Political and...

Saturday 4th October 2025 - 10am - 4pm at East Horsley Village Hall A diverse collection of artwork was on display this year, showcasing...