What's on in Chelsham

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2026-07-22 15:00 - T @ 3

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 15:00Details: is a monthly social gathering which does what it says on the tin!Location: Church BuildingPostcode: CR2 8LL

Wed 22 Jul16:00Selsdon Baptist Church(2.3mi)

via Selsdon Baptist Church

Community

T @ 3

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 15:00Details: is a monthly social gathering which does what it says on the tin!Location: Church BuildingPostcode: CR2 8LL

Wed 22 Jul16:00Selsdon Baptist Church(2.3mi)

via Selsdon Baptist Church

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Around £1.25

Lego club

Suitable for ages Age 4+. Cost: £1.25 per child, per session.

Wed 22 Jul16:45Oxted Library(4.3mi)

via Oxted Library

Community

Disclosure Day

DISCLOSURE DAY 2026 | Dir Steven Spielberg | USA | 145 min Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth Steven Spielberg, the director of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, ET and War of the Worlds, continues with his fascination for the extraterrestrial with this sci-fi thriller. When TV weather presenter Emily Blunt is seized by an otherworldly force live on air, a terrifying chain of events is set in motion across the globe. Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth also star as a whistleblower and a ruthless government operative. Seven billion people. One explosive truth. Disclosure Day is coming. Contains sequencies of flashing lights that may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Wednesday 22 July at 5.30pm Thursday 23 July at 2.30pm (HOH) and 7.00pm Get Tickets

Wed 22 Jul18:30David Lean Cinema(4.8mi)

via David Lean CinemaLocal gem

Community

Shahadat 2nd Imam Hasan al Mujtaba (as)

7.00pm – Niyaz, Qur’an, Marsiya Majlis by Sheikh Mustafa Masood Taboot and Matam 9.19 pm – Ending with Maghribain Salah Children’s (3-10 y/o) Workshop parallel to Majlis

Wed 22 Jul20:00Hyderi Islamic Centre(2.2mi)

via Hyderi Islamic Centre

Community

2026-07-22 19:30 - Freedom and Purpose Life Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 19:30Details: CubeLocation: Purley Baptist ChurchPostcode: CR8 3EA

Wed 22 Jul20:30Purley Cross Centre(4mi)

via Purley Cross Centre

Community

Freedom and Purpose Life Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 19:30Details: CubeLocation: Purley Baptist ChurchPostcode: CR8 3EA

Wed 22 Jul20:30Purley Cross Centre(4mi)

via Purley Cross Centre

Community

Around £35

85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 23rd July at 2.30pm to 4.30pm At The Dene, Woldingham Tickets Cost £35 and includes a Cream Tea Join us for an afternoon of 1940s style songs sung by the fabulous Swingsetters. Feel free to come along dressed up in 1940s style or just as you are. This will be held in the lovely gardens of The Dene. Tickets can be purchased from The Dene in person or call . The Swingsetters put the ‘Zing in Swing', these 3 gorgeous and talented retro ladies create an unforgettable experience that will have you talking for weeks. With stunning vintage replica costumes and red lipstick, the girls look and sound amazing. This is an outdoor event, so please dress appropriately, however, provision has been made in case of rain.

Thu 23 JulThe Peace Centre Hall(1.5mi)

via The Peace Centre HallLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

This morning’s talk: Al Deere

Join our volunteer Aden as he tells the amazing life story of Al Deere. He was the second highest scoring Kiwi fighter ace of World War 2; he was also known as the “pilot with nine lives” for his numerous escapes from death. From first to last, this is the story of a true hero.

Thu 23 JulBiggin Hill Memorial Museum(2.7mi)

via Biggin Hill Memorial MuseumLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Sumer Reading Challenge craft

Make your own Paper Plate Shaker Drum. Make your own Paper Plate Castanets. Make your own CD bird scares. Make your own Pringles can music shaker. Create your own miniature music magazine. Make your own paper Guitar.

Thu 23 JulCaterham Valley Library(3mi)

via Caterham Valley Library

Community

Artist Talks: Where is the Artist in the Art

I f you are unable to attend the event, please contact us to cancel your place. We often have a waiting list.

Thu 23 JulBethlem Gallery(4.5mi)

via Bethlem GalleryLocal gem

Community

Disclosure Day

2026 | USA | 145 min Thurs 23 July at 2.30pm (HOH) and 7.00pm

Thu 23 JulDavid Lean Cinema(4.8mi)

via David Lean CinemaLocal gem

Community

Around £10

Dress Up & Draw with Zoe Parker

Love clothes? Love dressing up? Join us after hours for a fun and friendly fashion drawing workshop! Do you love clothes and dressing up? Maybe you haven't played at dressing up since you were a child! Do you love art and fashion and would love to learn how to combine the two? This workshop create

Thu 23 JulMuseum of Croydon(4.8mi)

via Museum of CroydonLocal gem

Community

Mayhem 2026 - Volunteers

We will again be running our wonderful holiday club for up to 200 primary school children - and need your help. We need over 100 volunteers to run this - so please do help if you can. From previous experience, everybody involved has had a really wonderful week. The dates for 2025 are Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th July + Sunday 26th If you are able to help during some or all of the Mayhem week, please let us know which dates you can help, and how you would like to be involved. There are all sorts of ways you can help. There is one training session coming up. Please put this in your diary: Training, Team, Vision Final Set-Up & Practicalities Evening — Date: Thursday, 16th July, 7:30-9pm in the Centre — Aim: Cover the details, practicalities, policies. Cover the vision and spiritual programme, meet your teams, pray for the week, safeguarding. Any questions? Thanks so much for helping to make this a fabulous week for the children who will be coming, The Mayhem Team

Thu 23 Jul09:15Code Ninjas(3.7mi)

via Code Ninjas

Community

Pirate Mayhem

Pirate Mayhem is here! Come join us for music, games, drama, art, sport, media and GUNGE! We'll sail the seven seas and meet the great captain Jesus. Open to all primary school aged children, Reception to year 6! Places will be limited so do book in early. Dates and times: — 9.15am-1pm Wednesday 22nd July to Friday 24th July. — 10-11:30am Sunday 26th July - final session in church for children & parent/carers to enjoy the final instalment together. Any questions? Please get in touch via if you have any questions or queries. Otherwise please go to the tickets section below to sign-up your child(ren). Important: We don't want cost to be an obstacle to anyone coming to Mayhem. Please contact if that will be an issue for you, we really want you to come. The Mayhem Team

Thu 23 Jul09:15Code Ninjas(3.7mi)

via Code Ninjas

Community

Around £1

Selam on Thursdays 26/27

SELAM on Thursdays – 10am til 11:30am – Emmanuel Centre SELAM is an English language class for women, run by women. It is a warm, friendly, informal class for all abilities. All women are welcome, whatever your English-level – we have a creche for children under 5 who are welcome to come with you. The cost is £1 and includes refreshments. If you'd like more details please

Thu 23 Jul10:00Emmanuel Church(3.7mi)

via Emmanuel Church

Community

Around £1

Selam on Thursdays

Thu 23 Jul10:00Emmanuel Church(3.7mi)

via Emmanuel Church

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Venues with events near Chelsham

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Selsdon Baptist Church2.3 miles away The Peace Centre Hall1.5 miles away Hyderi Islamic Centre2.2 miles away

More about Chelsham

Surrey, England

Chelsham is in Surrey, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Chelsham events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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