What's on in Knepp

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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(2mi)

via Old Barn Garden Centre

Community

Horsham Dancers

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Wed 22 Jul13:00Lower Beeding Association(4.9mi)

via Lower Beeding AssociationLocal gem

Community

Lower Beeding Brownies

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Wed 22 Jul18:30Lower Beeding Association(4.9mi)

via Lower Beeding AssociationLocal gem

Community

Red Academy

*A Dance and Musical Theatre school, where children build confidence, skills and creativity. 4pm - Primary Dance, 1h 5pm - Musical Theatre, 1h 6pm - Junior Dance, 1.5h 7.30pm - Finish https://www.red-academy.co.uk/ [1] [1] https://www.red-academy.co.uk/

Thu 23 Jul17:00Lower Beeding Association(4.9mi)

via Lower Beeding AssociationLocal gem

Likely freeSports & Fitness

Cricket: Crabtree Cavaliers vs Royal Oak

Cricket match starting at 6pm Spectators welcome All being well, bar open from 5.30pm and throughout.

Thu 23 Jul18:30Lower Beeding Association(4.9mi)

via Lower Beeding AssociationLocal gem

Community

Little Fishes

A relaxing time of free play and activities for toddlers and refreshments for parents/carers followed by a simple tots and carers service with singing and a story.

Fri 24 Jul09:30St. Peter's(4.9mi)

via St. Peter'sLocal gem

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(2mi)

via Old Barn Garden Centre

Community

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(4.7mi)

via Thakeham Community HubLocal gem

Likely freeSports & Fitness

Cricket: Horsham Trinity CC

Cricket match starting at 1pm Spectators welcome All being well, bar open from 12:30pm and throughout.

Sat 25 Jul13:30Lower Beeding Association(4.9mi)

via Lower Beeding AssociationLocal gem

Community

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(2.6mi)

via Horsham Canoe Club

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(3.2mi)

via The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House

Markets & Fairs