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Community

Around £16

Brick Bus

A fun-filled 75 minutes of LEGO fidget toys! The children will create a fidget spinner and infinity cube to take home. We'll be encouraging creativity, self esteem, developing fine motor skills, but most of all, having fun! Each child will make and take home a LEGO fidget spinner, and LEGO infinity cube. They will also receive their very own Lego Brick Bus Pass - collect tiles on your Pass at each workshop attended, and earn LEGO! *Please note - these drop-off sessions are suitable for school age Year 2 and up. (6+) Please do not book if your child is below Year 2, your booking will be cancelled and refunded.* Thakeham Community Hub will be open for parents to wait while children are on the bus - tea, coffee and refreshments will be available. Booking Essential. Click here to book your tickets. [1] [1] https://bookwhen.com/brickbus#focus=ev-srqf1-20260807093000

Fri 7 Aug10:30Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

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Community

Around £16

Brick Bus

In this new workshop on the Brick Bus, we'll be making a LEGO Dragon to take home! They will also receive their very own Lego Brick Bus Pass - collect tiles on your Pass at each workshop attended, and earn LEGO! *Please note - these drop-off sessions are suitable for school age Year 2 and up. (6+) Please do not book if your child is below Year 2, your booking will be cancelled and refunded.* Thakeham Community Hub will be open for parents to wait while children are on the bus - tea, coffee and refreshments will be available. Booking Essential. Click here to book your tickets. [1] [1] https://bookwhen.com/brickbus#focus=ev-sxle2-20260807111500

Fri 7 Aug12:15Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

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Community

Showing Photos

Show each other our photo’s, based upon Why, Where and How. Any format, any technique, any location.Thakeham Village Hall, meet at 1:30pm.

Fri 7 Aug14:30Storrington Camera Club(0.4mi)

via Storrington Camera Club

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 7 Aug18:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

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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'* *Tokyo* *Saturday 8th August* 11am – 12:30pm | Mount Fuji with Watercolours Click here to book. [1] [1] https://bookings.cygnetsartschool.com/public/workshops/571/2414

Sat 8 Aug12:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

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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'* *Tokyo* *Saturday 8th August* 1pm – 2:30pm | Printed Koi Carp Click here to book. [1] [1] https://bookings.cygnetsartschool.com/public/workshops/571/2414

Sat 8 Aug14:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

via Thakeham Community HubLocal gem

Children & Family

Stay and Play

Thakeham Community Hub 35 Abingworth Crescent Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3GW (view map) |

Wed 12 Aug11:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

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Sports & Fitness

L - Lou’s Fitness

L - Lou’s Fitness at Washington Village Memorial Hall. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 13 Aug10:30Washington Village Memorial Hall(2.9mi)

via Washington Village Memorial Hall

Community

Around £2.50

Image Critique

For these sessions please bring along up to 4 prints and/or up to 4 digital image files. I would also like, as you present your image to1. Describe what your objective was.2. Describe how you went about achieving that objective.3. Whether you feel you accomplished your aim and perhaps some suggestions on how you might improved the image now that it has been printed out.Would you also please bring along £2.50 to help cover the cost of hiring the hall etc.I look forward to seeing you, especially if you haven't been able to make it before.

Thu 13 Aug20:30Storrington Camera Club(0.4mi)

via Storrington Camera Club

Community

The Connection Hub Four Seasons Sensory Story

Join us for another relaxing inclusive and immersive sensory story. Four Seasons via a Magic Carpet is a calm, immersive sensory story that invites participants to climb aboard a magical carpet and travel gently through spring, summer, autumn, and winter -- all in one journey. Four Seasons via a Magic Carpet is a calm, immersive sensory story that invites participants to climb aboard a magical carpet and travel gently through spring, summer, autumn, and winter -- all in one journey. As the carpet lifts and glides through the air, each season is introduced one at a time, with clear, predictable transitions that help build anticipation and understanding. Participants experience the changing world through a rich blend of sounds, textures, scents, visuals, and gentle actions, all carefully matched to each season. Expect the freshness of spring, the warmth and brightness of summer, the rustle and colour of autumn, and the cool calm of winter, with opportunities to pause, explore, and enjoy each sensory moment before moving on. The magic carpet provides a comforting thread throughout, helping learners feel safe and supported as the environment changes around them. The story is slow-paced, repetitive, and soothing, making it accessible for a wide range of learners. Participants can engage by tracking movement, exploring sensory props, responding to seasonal cues, or simply relaxing and enjoying the journey. Click here to book via The Connection Hub ticket store.

Fri 14 Aug11:30Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

via Thakeham Community HubLocal gem

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 14 Aug18:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

via Thakeham Community HubLocal gem

Live MusicMarkets & Fairs

Arundel Market

A FUN EVENT WITH ARTS & CRAFTS,LOCAL PRODUCE & LIVE MUSIC ON JUBILEE GARDENS

Sat 15 AugBernies Glass Creations(1.2mi)

via Bernies Glass CreationsLocal gem

Community

Booking: Listening Spaces

Booking: Listening Spaces at The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 15 Aug09:00The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House(3.5mi)

via The Blue Idol Quaker Meeting House

Markets & Fairs

Young Entrepreneurs Market

Thakeham Community Hub 35 Abingworth Crescent Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3GW (view map) |

Sat 15 Aug11:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

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Children & Family

Stay and Play

Thakeham Community Hub 35 Abingworth Crescent Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3GW (view map) |

Wed 19 Aug11:00Thakeham Community Hub(0.5mi)

via Thakeham Community HubLocal gem

Talks & Lectures

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.

Wed 19 Aug11:30Old Barn Garden Centre(3.1mi)

via Old Barn Garden Centre

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.

Wed 19 Aug11:30Old Barn Garden Centre(3.1mi)

via Old Barn Garden Centre

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Venues with events near Thakeham

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

Thakeham Community Hub0.5 miles away Storrington Camera Club0.4 miles away Bernies Glass Creations1.2 miles away

More about Thakeham

West Sussex, England

Thakeham is in West Sussex, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Thakeham events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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Brick Bus

Brick Bus

Showing Photos

The Gorilla Kitchen

Cygnets Art School Billingshurst

Cygnets Art School Billingshurst

Stay and Play

L - Lou’s Fitness

Image Critique

The Connection Hub Four Seasons Sensory Story

The Gorilla Kitchen

Arundel Market

Booking: Listening Spaces

Young Entrepreneurs Market

Stay and Play

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

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

Venues with events near Thakeham

More about Thakeham

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Brick Bus

Brick Bus

Showing Photos

The Gorilla Kitchen

Cygnets Art School Billingshurst

Cygnets Art School Billingshurst

Stay and Play

L - Lou’s Fitness

Image Critique

The Connection Hub Four Seasons Sensory Story

The Gorilla Kitchen

Arundel Market

Booking: Listening Spaces

Young Entrepreneurs Market

Stay and Play

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

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