What&#x27;s on in Henfield

Sat 1 AugSt. Mary's House & Gardens(3.8mi)

Saturday – The Great American Songbook

Songs performed by ALAN LEITH (actor/singer) & MARIA DUNN (piano).

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Wed 5 Aug11:00Painting Courses with Emily Ball(2.3mi)

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.

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Arts & Culture

Around £65.00

Watercolour Landscape Painting

@ Standard Price, includes materials With Clare Buckle. In this workshop we will explore watercolour techniques for landscape painting, in the heart of Sussex at Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm in Hurstpierpoint. Tea & coffee included. Bring a packed lunch. Clare Buckle View Organiser Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

Wed 5 Aug11:00Pitfield Barn Cut Flower Farm & Studio(4.6mi)

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Wed 5 Aug11:30Old Barn Garden Centre(4.2mi)

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(4.2mi)

The Dry, Sandy and Chalk Soil Survival Guide PLUS The Windy or Coastal Garden Survival Guide - Gardening Talks

Join us for two gardening talks that will support you as you garden in challenging conditions, whether that be because of your soil, or a windy or coastal situation. Relax in to a day of learning with multi-award winning garden designer and soil expert Juliet Sargeant. Morning Talk – The Challenging Soil Survival Guide 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. Afternoon Talk – The Windy or Coastal Garden Survival Guide Fed up with battling against the elements in your coastal or windy garden? Join Juliet to discover our top tips on designing a garden able to sustain the exposed conditions, and feel inspired by our favourite plant combinations that will thrive in your blustery location. Subjects Covered: – The challenges of maintaining a coastal or windy garden. – A brief guide to managing poor soils, challenging elevations in coastal locations. – A brief introduction to design principles, with particular focus on structural planting, wind breaks and plants that...

Wed 5 Aug14:00Old Barn Garden Centre(4.2mi)

The Windy or Coastal Garden Survival Guide - Gardening Talk

Meet the challenge of a windy or coastal garden and create a garden that will thrive Fed up with battling against the elements in your coastal or windy garden? Join Juliet to discover our top tips on designing a garden able to sustain the exposed conditions, and feel inspired by our favourite plant combinations that will thrive in your blustery location. Subjects Covered: The challenges of maintaining a coastal or windy garden. A brief guide to managing poor soils, challenging elevations in coastal locations. A brief introduction to design principles, with particular focus on structural planting, wind breaks and plants that will thrive. Juliet’s favourite plants that are happy in coastal and windy conditions. Who is the talk for? Beginners and garden enthusiasts are welcome. By the end of the talk you will have: an understanding of the challenges that coastal and windy gardens bring and their affect on plants. a brief guide to managing poorer soils and challenging elevations in coastal locations. an understanding on structural planting and using windbreaks in design to help manage the exposed site. a list of our favourite plants that are happy in coastal and windy 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.

Mon 10 AugHurstpierpoint College(4.7mi)

Dance

Around £30

Dance Camp

Each session focuses on developing foundation technique across multiple street dance styles, while encouraging creativity and freestyle expression.

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Dance

Around £30

Dance Camp

Each session focuses on developing foundation technique across multiple street dance styles, while encouraging creativity and freestyle expression.

Mon 10 Aug10:00Hurstpierpoint College(4.7mi)

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Tue 11 Aug11:00Sussex Garden School(4.2mi)

Weaving Magic - Summer Scenes

Spend a creative day with expert weaver and colour enthusiast Theresa Sundt, as you learn the art of weaving in this inspiring one-day workshop creating a beautiful summer scene wall hanging. This relaxing and hands-on course introduces essential weaving techniques, helping you develop new skills while enjoying a truly creative experience. Whether you’re new to weaving or looking to explore your artistic side, this workshop is the perfect way to unwind and create something special. “I enjoyed this course so much – it was incredibly relaxing and meditative. Also, Theresa was such a joyous person, I loved her!!” Louisa Plan of the Day: You will be welcomed with refreshments before Theresa starts the course with a brief talk and introduction to weaving and the range of materials available to use during the day. Theresa will explore with you different ideas for your piece and various weaving techniques for you to use in creating your unique design. A whole range of material will be available for you to use and experiment with throughout the day. Theresa, will demonstrate the basic weaving techniques and how to enhance your design with woven embroidery, and she will support you as you use a loom frame to create your design. By the end of the day your finished woven piece will be ready to take home and hang on your wall. Tutor: Theresa has a BA in Creative Arts and History of Art from the University of Haifa and the Mc Gill University in Montreal.

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Wed 12 Aug20:00The White Hart(0mi)

Around £100

Pints & Points – Monthly Pub Quiz

Think you’ve got what it takes to reign supreme in the realm of trivia? Round up your smartest mates and join us for the launch of Pints & Points – your new favourite monthly pub quiz at The White Hart! Free Entry Max 6 per team £100 Bar Tab for the winning team Great drinks, cracking questions, and top banter guaranteed! Tag your team, spread the word, and get down early to grab a table

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Workshops & Classes

Design and Plant Your Own Garden - 2 Day Course

This 2 day course is taking place on Friday August 14th and August 28th Design & Plant Your Own Garden with multi-award winning garden designer Juliet Sargeant – A complete design & planting course for a medium to large garden You can see some of the gardens that Juliet Sargeant has designed here: Juliet Sargeant Garden Designs Learn to design your own garden….just the way you want it! Getting the layout of your garden right is the key to enjoying it for years to come. Make sure that you have enough space for sitting, playing, relaxing and also make sure that your plants are in the right place, so they can thrive and perform to their best. Looking to brighten up your garden through the darker months? Learn how to plant for year-round interest with practical, seasonal advice at Sussex Garden School. Subjects covered on Day 1 – 14th August Garden styles Money-saving tips The design process Surveying and analysing your site Your garden brief Putting everything in the right place (a functional layout plan) The master-plan Hard landscaping materials Getting your garden built on a budget By the end of day 1 you will: • Understand how to survey and analyse your garden site • Have completed a basic design layout exercise, which you can then apply to your own garden • Considered suitable hard landscaping materials for your garden Subjects covered on Day 2 – 28th August During Day 2 Juliet will explain how to design the planting for your garden to achieve colour, interest and...

Fri 14 Aug11:00Sussex Garden School(4.2mi)

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Sun 16 Aug09:30Pro Dog School(0.1mi)

Henfield Half

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Making Hay! Meadow-Planting & Lawn Alternatives - Gardening Talk

Discover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow, no matter how small in your garden, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. Subjects Covered: – What is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows. – How and when to prepare for planting a meadow. – Choosing the right mix for your soil type and location, and our favourite meadow mixes. – Other lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn. Who is the talk for? Beginner and experienced gardeners alike By the end of the talk you will have: – Understanding the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits. – Understand how and when to prepare and plant your meadow. – Juliet’s Top 5 meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs. – Inspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn. The Tutor: Juliet Sargeant is a multi-award-winning designer and regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time, with over 20 years of experience in designing gardens and also teaching about them. She has a relaxed teaching style, with plenty of illustrations, and discussion. The Venue: Old Barn Nurseries is one of the largest nurseries in Sussex.

Nature & Outdoors

Making Hay! Meadow Planting PLUS 'Re-Wild' Your Garden - Gardening Talks

Making Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives (10.30am – 12Noon) and ‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden (1.00 – 2.30pm) Morning Talk – Making Hay! Meadow Planting and Lawn Alternatives Discover sensational lawn alternatives to create a more natural and relaxed feeling in your garden, whilst attracting pollinating insects and increasing bio- diversity. In this session Juliet will share her experiences and explain all you need to know about creating a meadow, no matter how small in your garden, our favourite and most reliable mixes to use and alternatives options to enhance your existing lawn. Subjects covered: What is meadow planting and the two main types of wild flower meadows. How and when to prepare for planting a meadow. Choosing the right mix for your soil type and location, and our favourite meadow mixes. Other lawn alternatives and enhancing your existing lawn. By the end of the talk you will have: Understanding of the types of wild flower meadows available and their benefits. Understanding of how and when to prepare and plant your meadow. Juliet’s Top 5 Meadow plants and favourite meadow mixes/ turfs. Inspiration for other lawn alternatives or enhancing your existing lawn. Afternoon Talk – ‘Re-Wild’ Your Garden Discover the principles of re-wilding and how you can give nature a hand by creating the right conditions in your own garden to support nature and wildlife.

How to Make a Wildflower Meadow - Gardening Talk

Nature & Outdoors

How to Make a Wildflower Meadow PLUS 'Re-Wild' Your Garden - Gardening Talks