We are delighted to announce that the Institute will reopen its doors on Wednesday 02 December. Our beloved building has been hugely missed this past month and we are looking forward to welcoming you back.

There will continue to be a number of measures in place to ensure your safety including a one-way system, hand sanitiser stations and visitors will be asked to wear a face covering.

Following our reopening, The Institute will be open Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 5pm.

The Library 

We are pleased to announce that, thanks to our wonderful volunteers, the Library will also be reopening on Wednesday 02 December.

Following its reopening, the Library will be open Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 2pm.

There will continue to be a number of measures in place to ensure the safety of our volunteers and visitors. Newspapers will remain unavailable for the foreseeable future.

The V Cafe

Nick and Ian will be reopening V Café on Wednesday 02 December. The pair can’t wait to see you again and will have plenty of delicious vegetarian lunches on offer!

Following the latest Government announcement that Surrey will be in Tier 2 of restrictions from 02 December, only individuals from the same household or support bubble will be able to visit V Café together.

For further information on Tier 2 restrictions, please visit the Government website.

Festive lunches

Nick and Ian still plan to bring you some Christmas cheer with their festive lunches from 16 – 19 December. If you would like to come with members of your household or support bubble, please visit our website to book. You will also find their festive lunch menu there!

Opening hours:

Wednesday – Friday, 9.30am – 3pm

V Café will also be open on Saturday 19 and Monday 21 December

Christmas closure:

Tuesday 22 December –  Tuesday 05 January