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Events in July 2026

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Wed 22 JulSteyning Grammar School - Rock Road Campus(4.1mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Design Your Small Garden - 2 Day Garden Design Course

“A really worthwhile course I’d recommend to anyone looking to redesign, or tweak a small garden. It was such good fun & really useful.” Chris This 2-day step-by step design course, led by multi-award winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant, will take you through the process of designing your own small garden. The course is happening across two Wednesday’s 22nd July & Monday 3rd August Day 1, Wednesday 22nd July – CONCEPT & CONSTRAINTS Subjects covered: Drawing inspiration from your surroundings Developing your brief The design concept Efficient use of space Treatment of boundaries Neighbours and the law Managing small level changes Day 2, Monday 3rd August – DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION Subjects covered: Drainage in a small town garden Detailing your design Choosing hard landscaping materials Logistics & practicalities The design documents Contracts & engaging a contractor By the end of the course you will: – a basic labelled, scale drawing of your own design – considered suitable hard landscaping materials – an understanding of the legal requirements & responsibilities – confidence to instruct & engage a contractor to build your garden – a scaled planting area outlined (a follow-on planting design day course will run on Wednesday 13th May 2026) The course includes: 20% of Voucher in the Café 20% Off Plants voucher to spend at Old Barn Nurseries Pre-course video instructions for preparation An illustrated booklet to work through, with comprehensive notes Step-by-step guidance...

Wed 22 Jul11:00Old Barn Garden Centre(2.3mi)

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Community

Where and When

We meet every Wednesday, 11am for pre-lunch games and refreshments.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Pulborough & District Community Care Association(4mi)

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Nature & OutdoorsWorkshops & Classes

Planting a Prairie Garden Large or Small - Planting Design Course

Come and be inspired on how you can design your own prairie-style garden. With illustrated talks and planting exercises, award wining garden designer Juliet Sargeant will explain how to design similar schemes for your own garden. Whether you have a large or small space, the natural, relaxed and wildlife-friendly planting style of prairie garden design can be achieved with the right combination of plants and colours. Subjects covered: What is prairie planting and what are the benefits? Maintenance of a prairie style planting scheme The best plants for that winning prairie style How to combine the plants, even in a small area You will achieve: An understanding of prairie style planting and its suitability for your garden The best plants to achieve prairie planting How to design a prairie style scheme The course day includes: Complimentary refreshments on arrival Illustrated handouts Step-by-step guidance Paper and drawing equipment Tutor: Juliet Sargeant is a multi-award winning garden designer. She has been delivering entertaining and informative workshops and courses for more than 15 years. Venue: Old Barn Garden Centre is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Old Barn Garden Centre(2.3mi)

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Community

(Friday at 14:30) The Franklin Expedition Mystery by Michael Smith

Found this on Storrington & District Museum's radar. (Friday at 14:30) The Franklin Expedition Mystery by Michael Smith — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Storrington & District Museum(5mi)

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(Friday at 14:30) London Curiosities and Oddities by Sally Botwright

Storrington & District Museum is putting on (Friday at 14:30) London Curiosities and Oddities by Sally Botwright and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Storrington & District Museum(5mi)

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(Friday at 14:30) Religious Curiosities of Horsham by Richard Shenton

Filed under: (Friday at 14:30) Religious Curiosities of Horsham by Richard Shenton at Storrington & District Museum looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Fri 24 Jul15:30Storrington & District Museum(5mi)

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The Gorilla Kitchen

Local pizza van serving authentic Italian Pizza cooked in a Wood Fired Oven. Check out their amazing menu: https://thegorillakitchen.com/#our-menu [1] [1] https://thegorillakitchen.com/#our-menu

Fri 24 Jul18:00Thakeham Community Hub(3.1mi)

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2026 Saturday Morning Tour Dates

Saturdays at 10:30am, for 11am start

Sat 25 Jul11:30Nutbourne Vineyard(3.2mi)

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River Trip | TBC

Horsham Canoe Club is hosting and we're spreading the word. River Trip | TBC — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Sun 26 Jul10:00Horsham Canoe Club(3.8mi)

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Food & Drink

Shared lunch

We found this gem on The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House's website. Shared lunch — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Sun 26 Jul12:00The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House(1.6mi)

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Zoom: Nominations

Something's afoot at The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House and it goes by the name of Zoom: Nominations. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 29 Jul17:00The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House(1.6mi)

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The Gorilla Kitchen

Local pizza van serving authentic Italian Pizza cooked in a Wood Fired Oven. Check out their amazing menu: https://thegorillakitchen.com/#our-menu [1] [1] https://thegorillakitchen.com/#our-menu

Fri 31 Jul18:00Thakeham Community Hub(3.1mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Cygnets Art School Billingshurst

Cygnets run two holiday workshops per day during half terms and school holidays, so you can choose to attend one, several, or all sessions. Please ensure your child brings a labelled bottle of water and a snack. Students attending two workshops on the same day should bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the classroom during the break. *Cygnets Art School is a NUT-FREE ZONE*, and any nut-based products will be set aside and returned to parents at the end of the class. We also recommend that all students wear messy clothes or an apron. The theme for Summer Holiday Camps 2026 is *'Cities Around the World'* *Sydney* *Saturday 1st August* 11am – 12:30pm | Kangaroo with Clay Click here to book. [1] [1] https://bookings.cygnetsartschool.com/public/workshops/571/2414

Sat 1 Aug12:00Thakeham Community Hub(3.1mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Cygnets Art School Billingshurst

Cygnets run two holiday workshops per day during half terms and school holidays, so you can choose to attend one, several, or all sessions. Please ensure your child brings a labelled bottle of water and a snack. Students attending two workshops on the same day should bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the classroom during the break. *Cygnets Art School is a NUT-FREE ZONE*, and any nut-based products will be set aside and returned to parents at the end of the class. We also recommend that all students wear messy clothes or an apron. The theme for Summer Holiday Camps 2026 is *'Cities Around the World'* *Sydney* *Saturday 1st August* 1pm – 2:30pm | Surfer with Watercolour Pencils and Soft Pastels Click here to book. [1] [1] https://bookings.cygnetsartschool.com/public/workshops/571/2414

Sat 1 Aug14:00Thakeham Community Hub(3.1mi)

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Around £180.00

Colour and Light in the Landscape 2026

Online Course Time: August 5th - 7th ( Wednesday - Friday ) 10am - 12:30pm each day. This 3 day live online course is suitable for any students who have attended the two day Colour and Light courses that Emily and Katie have run from the Truleigh Centre on the South Downs either in 2025 or 2026 AND for anyone who has purchased the pre-recorded films of ‘Colour and Light in the Landscape’. The freshness, freedom and immediacy of the studies made in situ are qualities that are often wished for in sustained and finished paintings. The studies are not there to be copied but to be used as inspiration and triggers for new work. This course is all about unpacking and using the content in these studies to make new painted studies and work towards finished paintings. The colours, marks, layers and memories are material to play and invent with. They have become your landscape for you to walk through and explore. They are reminders of the sensations, the light, the weather and the feelings of being out on the hill. Emily and Katie will demonstrate and provide processes that will enable you to explore the possibilities in the studies to make new work using either acrylics or oils on canvas, board or paper. Experimentation with paint, tools and mark making will help everyone find the necessary language to make powerful and exciting paintings. See Course Details for more information.

Wed 5 Aug11:00Painting Courses with Emily Ball(4.4mi)

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Talks & Lectures

Dry Sandy and Chalky Soil Survival Guide - Gardening Talk

Many of us are gardening in difficult soil conditions, and poor, chalky or sandy soil can make it challenging for plants to thrive. But Juliet has a wealth of experience to share to help you to manage and improve your soil, and also which plants to choose for the conditions you have. Subjects Covered: What makes for a poor, chalk, or sandy soil? A brief guide to understanding your soil structure and composition. How to improve your poor, chalky, or sandy soils, and manage it going forward. Juliet’s favourite thriving plants for poor, chalky, or sandy soils. Who is the talk for? Beginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. By the end of the talk you will have: an understanding of what constitutes as a poor or challenging soil a brief understanding of soil structure and chemical composition and how this affects how good or bad your soil is. an understanding of how to improve your poor chalk or sandy soil and manage it going forward. a list of Juliet’s favourite plants that will continue to thrive in poor conditions. The Tutor: Juliet Sargeant is a multi award-winning garden designer and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time. She has been teaching gardening to professionals and enthusiasts for over 15 years. Juliet has a relaxed teaching style, with plenty of illustrations, discussion, and opportunities for you to ask questions. The Venue: Old Barn Garden Centre is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex.

Wed 5 Aug11:30Old Barn Garden Centre(2.3mi)

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Venues with events near Broomer's Corner

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

Old Barn Garden Centre2.3 miles away The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House1.6 miles away

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West Sussex, England

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