Where: Pippbrook, Pippbrook House, Reigate Road, Dorking RH4 1SH
When: Sunday, 3 September 2023 from 11:00 to 18:00

What is CHiP?

CHiP (Community Hub in Pippbrook House) is an initiative, started by Jacqui Hamlin and Sally Elias in 2016. Its aim is to make this fabulous Grade II* listed example of George Gilbert Scott architecture available for community use. This building has essentially been empty for many years now and CHiP feels that it could be put to good use by the many local charities, voluntary organisations and community initiatives that currently struggle for space to operate. The CHiP team are flexible on the business model and as long as it works for the benefit of the community – they have been open to it.

CHiP has been working with MVDC for several years now in the hope of finding a working model that suits all parties, even bringing in a London Company with experience in this field who have been prepared to get involved financially. Currently MVDC is arranging financing for essential repair works.

Pippfest

Pippfest is an annual party held on the first Sunday in September (this year Sunday September 3rd ) in the grounds of Pippbrook House. The aim is to remind the town that this precious resource is still empty and therefore available for community use.

PIPPFEST is Free Fun for Family and Friends. Money is not essential (entry by donation if you can) You can come and enjoy the music, the art, the company just bring you picnic rugs! However, there will be food and drink trucks offering Surrey’s finest, local artisans will be showcasing and selling their work and of course there is a funfair for the children!