Tuesday 15th April  - Queen Victoria at Osborne House

About thirty Friends were treated to a most interesting illustrated talk by Peter Rumble, the first Chief Executive of English Heritage, about Queen Victoria at Osborne House. With the aid of a set of slides we were given a tour through the rooms of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight and shown pictures of Queen Victoria and her family. Peter was also able to give us some interesting quotes from writings by Queen Victoria.  

Saturday 9th February  -  Friends' Valentine Fair.

A special themed event for Valentine's day, which included a paperback book stall with a hint of romance, a pretty gift stall, delicious edibles and a raffle. Children were able to participate in themed quizzes, trails and crafts activities where they could make Victorian style Valentine cards for their friends and family.

                 Visitors were greeted by the Queen of Hearts who presided over all activities.

                      The gift stalls in the lower kitchen and the parlour proved very popular                                                                                        

Tuesday 5th February  - From Picture House to Multiplex: A Short History of Going to The Cinema

An illustrated talk by cinema historian Allen Eyles which linked with the current exhibition at Whitehall.

Saturday 26th January  - Super Jumble Sale

The Friends of Whitehall Super Jumble Sale at the Cheam Parochial Rooms, The Broadway, Cheam. This event was well attended with a good choice of clothes, china, glass and books to rummage through.

Saturday 15th to Sunday 23rd December   -  Christmas Crafts at Whitehall

 Families were able to drop into Whitehall for some festive fun and children were able to make Christmas decorations and were invited to dress a special Whitehall Christmas tree, as well as having a go at seasonal picture trails and quizzes, crafts included building Christmas pyramids, making traditional Victorian Christmas cards, sponge printing winter scenes and ice decorating Christmas biscuits.

Wednesday 19th December   -  The Grand Tour

A talk by William Forrester about the 18th century custom of the English aristocracy to send their young sons to visit the cultural cities of Europe.

Friday 7th December - Cheam Village Late Night Shopping Evening

Whitehall, along with many other shops in Cheam, was open with FREE admission for this annual Christmas event. The House was very busy with visitors and the tea-room was popular for refreshments. The Friends of Whitehall were selling gifts, paperback books and more.

Saturday 1st December  - Christmas Days and Christmas Ways

A festive evening of words and music performed by the Friends of Whitehall, included mulled wine and mince pies in the interval.

Tuesday 27th November - Local Cottages and Small Houses                                   

Another, very interesting, illustrated talk by local historian John Phillips on the subject of cottages and small houses in the borough through the centuries.

Saturday 17th November - Mistletoe Craft & Gift Market

Held at the Parochial Rooms, across the road from Whitehall, The Friends Christmas Fair had stalls full of tempting goods on display in a very festive atmosphere.

Wednesday 14h November -  Britain with Betjeman: English Architecture through the eyes of John Betjeman

A very interesting talk given by John Vigar of the Churches Conservation Trust about the special insight into English architecture promoted by poet and architectural critic John Betjeman. 

Tuesday 6th November  - John of Gaunt and his Scandalous Duchess

Another very interesting talk by Alison Weir, local author of historical books, about Katherine Swynford, mistress and wife of John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster. (This event was very popular and may be repeated)

Saturday 3rd November - Conspiracies and Crimes - secrets and lies

This was fun for all the family. Finding out about the story of the Gunpowder Plot; learning about hidden history . The Friends of Whitehall End of Season Paperback book sale was as popular as ever, specialising in crime and thrillers as well as other quality titles. The first prize in the Friends' Christmas Draw, a hamper of nice Christmas 'goodies' was on show. Tickets are available at Whitehall.

             Guy Fawkes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Saturday 6th October - Alternative Shakespeare Day

This event brought different aspects of Shakespeare and his works to life and included actors Gary Andrews and Jo Ord from Archway Theatre in Horley staging selected passages from Shakespeare plays and the Whitehall Readers and Singers, in appropriate costume, performing the Bard's songs and words. Together with a Shakespeare story time and a craft workshop for children. The Friends of Whitehall were selling paperback books and gifts.

 The ever popular direct art event, that gives local artists an opportunity to display and sell their pictures.

A Regency Affair.
 

A family event that celebrated the Georgian period that saw many of Whitehall’s architectural improvements.

                 Costumed Friends of Whitehall stall holders sold books, bric-a-brac, flowers and refreshments.