What's On and Things To Do Around Henfield

Brighton Consort (director James Dixon) will be presenting a programme of vocal music entitled “England in the Summer” on Saturday June 23rd (7.30 p.m.) in St Peter’s Church, Henfield.

A stylish garden of textural contrasts and rich colour. The herbaceous beds are furnished with agapanthus, spiky eryngiums, salvias, alliums and fragrant lilies. A broad lawn is surrounded by borders with Japanese maples, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and specimen trees interspersed with ferns and grasses.

5 acres incl formal topiary, large prehistoric Ginkgo biloba, and magnificent Magnolia grandiflora around enchanting timber-framed Medieval house (not open for NGS).

Cowfold festival has a mix of funfair, classic car show, horticultural show, side stalls, fund dog show, bar and BAB during the afternoon. Then in the evening Vox Beatles will be playing live.

Wiston steam Rally is held each year on the second weekend of July at Wiston Park in West Sussex. The Rally has more then 1100 exhibits in attendance ranging from steam traction engines to vintage vehicles. Also large fun fair with traditional rides and side stands.

With 10 gardens open, two for the first time, Shipley Open Gardens is back! Come and venture beyond the garden gate and enjoy gardens of every size and description, featuring colourful herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows and prolific vegetable patches.

craft fayre lots of great craft ideas and items cafe wheelchair friendly tables available

In the lovely Sussex countryside, enjoy a programme of beautiful music in celebration of Midsummer. The Brighton Singers chamber choir sing arrangements of traditional Swedish songs together with works by Whitacre, Gjeilo, Gershwin, Chilcott and others. Instrumentals with flute, piano and bass.

Star of Channel 4’s Gogglebox, Chris Butland-Steed and husband Tony have completely re-landscaped their garden (100ft by 50ft) over the last 3 yrs. It shows lush and full planting across several zones and seating areas.

RURA are a multi award-winning act, and one of Scotland’s most sought-after folk-based bands. With two heralded albums, a third due for release in June 2018, and extensive international touring, RURA continually affirm their position as one of Scotland’s most powerful groups.

Join us at Ropetackle for an afternoon celebrating the power of the ukulele, where local musicians will play a mix of great tunes for your enjoyment. If you have a uke, please bring it along! Bar and café open for drinks and snacks.

Please note this event has moved from the 22nd to the 28th June. ‘Charlotte Glasson’s improvisation with a loop box and a host of instruments (and a saw!) was stunning and mesmerising.

The initial outing of Mike Hatchard’s ‘Blue Orchard Sextet.’ The line up is percussion, keys, bass, sax, trumpet and trombone, all new arrangements with a range of influences from ragtime to ska but mainly the Birth of the Cool.

‘Going to the Mountain’ is the story of Ndaba Mandela’s unforgettable time growing up with, and learning from, one of the greatest leaders the world has ever seen; his grandfather, Nelson Mandela.

Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, the Blockheads are a legendary outfit that has grown in stature from the late 70s right up to the present day.

The world is messing with our minds. – How do we stay human in a technological world? – How do we feel happy when we are encouraged to be anxious? – How can we stay sane on a planet that makes us mad?

All proceeds to the Ropetackle Renovation Fund, tickets are £8 (not £6 as listed in brochure.) OldPlay are a high energy 8-piece rock band playing your favourite retro dance tunes; Stones, Beatles, Who, Aretha, Tina and many more.

Blast is Back! Join us at The 1st Central County Ground as the Sussex Sharks take on Surrey.

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in the Race for Life 10k. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. 10k (or just over 6 miles) may sound a little daunting but it is an achievable challenge for anyone with a bit of training.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy® is the Cancer Research brilliant muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends and raise valuable Funds for BEATING CANCER.

This course is for anyone interested in learning about the construction of an Earthship. It includes practical workshops and aims to give a thorough understanding of the process.

Learn how to grow fruit, nuts, salads and perennial vegetables as a low maintenance, highly productive garden ecosystem. The course includes 4 site visits.

The world’s most exciting Queen tribute band will lend its own ‘kind of magic’ to the Haywards Heath Proms In The Park this summer.

“Get Ready” for Motown music and Neil Diamond tributes at Haywards Heath’s Festival of Music One of the country’s most definitive Neil Diamond tribute bands will appear at Haywards Heath’s Proms in the Park this summer, as part of a Friday night double bill which will also include an internationally-renowned Motown

Multi award winning mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is returning to West Sussex this summer for a charity concert staged by It’s Magic Events. Katherine, will perform on Saturday 14 July in Victoria Park, Haywards Heath for what will be her seventh performance in the town.

7.45am - Arrival (and fruit juice) 8am - 9.30am - Yoga Session (1 hr 30 mins) Join us bright and early for a fun, dynamic class which will help detox and strengthen the body.

Classic Cars at Stanmer House (Proud Country House) in Stanmer Park, Brighton Join us for our monthly classic car event with over 100 classic cars on show. Free to attend, family and dog friendly. Classic car owners get free hot drinks all day. The Stanmer House band play live from 12noon in the marquee.

Classic Bikes & Scooters at Stanmer House (Proud Country House) in Stanmer Park, Brighton Join us for our monthly classic bikes & scooters event with over 100 classics on show. Free to attend, family and dog friendly. Classic bike and scooter owners get free hot drinks all day, plus 25% off food.

Paddle Round the Pier, Europe’s largest charity beach festival, is returning to Hove Lawns for its 22nd year!

Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with our guided tour of the exterior. Learn about the architecture and discover how the Messel family transformed Nymans into their dream house. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers. The walk will take in the seasonal highlights, including stars of the Nymans collection.

Learn more about the Messel family, house and collection with our guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms. Join a small group on a behind scenes tour before the house opens. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

An exhibition exploring the lives of three women who influenced the garden’s design. Focussing on their creative legacy and the social circles within which they moved, the exhibition will highlight each of their unique contributions to the development of this well-known garden. Booking Not Needed.

Enjoy a trail that looks at the many colourful flowers and plants that fill the garden in summer. This trail has taken inspiration from the Messel family women who helped create the gardens. What do you think is in the giant jasmine basket' Take in the scent of the Rose Garden and then continue on a flower hunt.

See the house interiors transformed with striking floral displays. To launch the opening of ’The Triumph of Hope’ exhibition, we’ll be filling the house with flower displays inspired by Muriel, Maud and Anne Messel. On Friday 15 June you will see the flower arrangers creating their displays.

Local artist & tutor John Thompson returns with more of his popular painting workshops. John takes inspiration from the seasonal changes on the landscape and gardens of Nymans. This month’s theme is South Downs. Join us for a full day of relaxed and informal art in our potting shed.

Capture the garden in summer on a photography workshop. This workshop is suitable for those who have some experience of using their digital SLR camera. The workshop is a half-day session with Roger Bloxham on how to photograph the delights of the garden in summer.

Capture the garden in summer on a photography workshop. This workshop is suitable for those who have some experience of using their digital SLR camera. The workshop is a half-day session with Roger Bloxham on how to photograph the delights of the garden in summer.

Come on a guided walk of the gardens led by our experienced and knowledgeable garden rangers. The walk will take in the seasonal highlights, including stars of the Nymans collection.

Learn more about the fascinating house and ruins with our guided tour of the exterior. Learn about the architecture and discover how the Messel family transformed Nymans into their dream house. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Learn more about the Messel family, house and collection with our guided tour of the Messel Family Rooms. Join a small group on a behind scenes tour before the house opens. Booking Not Needed. Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Take in the seasonal highlights of the woods in summer with an exclusive guided tour with our Lead Ranger. Find out what looking after an Ancient Woodland entails, from the Rangers that work here.

The event programme for June includes: Thursday, June 7 at 7pm – Let’s Talk Neck, Spinal and Associated Limb Pain During this event Mr Al-Mahfoudh will be discussing neck, spinal and associated limb pain for those who have an interest in discovering the latest range of procedures available...

Soul of the City will be performing a fantastic line up of songs at The Old Market in Hove to celebrate the summer! Rounding off another term of super singing we’ll be performing a stunning a cappella version of Massive Attack’s Teardrop, U2, Ben E.

The Ex. Artists performing: The Ex.: Tickets avaiable.

Unusual 150ft x 50ft plantaholics garden with a plethora of planted containers, quirky vintage finds and gardenalia. Gravel and bark paths are interspersed by planting areas encompassing sun drenched and shady borders, with plenty of seating dotted about.

Five women, five countries and as many languages. Gavel Circus bring a delightful, high energy circus show jam packed full of acrobatics, music, game playing, laughter, bicycles, shouting, a bear and bagfulls of fun – pure mayhem.

Block is about life in the city; its contradictions and challenges. Twenty oversized blocks are deconstructed and reformed to create different cityscapes for the performers to play on, move with and explore. With its daring physicality, split-second timing and thrilling feats, Block leaves audiences gasping.

Performer Grania Pickard tells the story of growing up with her disabled autistic brother Sean. “When people ask me about my brother I usually give them the short answer; he has severe learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. He Ain’t Heavy is the long answer.