The Mayor of Haywards Heath recently joined the local Heath Petanque group at Beech Hurst Gardens for a friendly game – and proved to be a natural!

On Saturday 20th September, the Mayor was delighted to attend the town’s much-loved Haywards Heath Craft & Gift Fair, a celebration of local talent, creativity, and community spirit.

This week, the Mayor of Haywards Heath was delighted to welcome a group of German exchange students from our twin town of Traunstein. The visit formed part of the long-standing partnership between Haywards Heath and Traunstein, coordinated by the Haywards Heath Twinning Association in collaboration with Oathall Community College.

On Wednesday 18th September, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath had the great pleasure of joining a very special celebration at Crossways Care Home.

On Friday 12 September 2025, the Deputy Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Abdul Bashar, was honoured to attend the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) Annual Members Meeting.

Haywards Heath came alive on Saturday, 6th September, as the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC) hosted its annual Walk Together event – a day filled with sunshine, smiles, and incredible community spirit.

On Wednesday, 27 August 2025, the Mayor of our town, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, swapped council meetings for community calls as he spent the day volunteering with Good Neighbours CARE, a long-standing local organisation providing practical help to residents in need.

On Thursday, 4th September, the Mayor of Haywards Heath and Deputy Mayor were delighted to attend the Onam Harvest Festival celebrations at Princess Royal Hospital.

The Colwell Road Ground, home of the St Francis Rangers Junior F.C., was beaming with excitement and energy on Sunday 31st August, with 80 children eager to take part in the Mid-Sussex Under 7s Pre-Season Football Tournament.

On Saturday 16th August 2025, the community of Handcross came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Handcross Hardware and Craft. The event was filled with food, games, music, crafts, and a raffle, creating a lively and welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

Residents, families, staff, and guests gathered at Ashton House Nursing Home on 8 August 2025 for the annual Summer BBQ Garden Party. The event was filled with delicious food, laughter, and a wonderful sense of community.

The Yews Community Centre held its Annual General Meeting on 8 August 2025, bringing together members, volunteers, and supporters to reflect on the past year and celebrate the centre’s role at the heart of the community.

On 6 August 2025, the West Sussex International Jamboree took place at the South of England Showground, bringing together the West Sussex Scouts, Girlguiding Sussex Central county and Girlguiding Sussex West county. The Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, attended with the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Abdul Bashar, to join in celebrating this remarkable gathering of young people.

The Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Duncan Pascoe, together with the Deputy Mayor, Cllr Abdul Bashar, attended a special networking event on 23 July 2025 at the Yews Community Centre to celebrate the ongoing collaboration between the Rotary Club of Cuckfield, Lindfield and Haywards Heath (RCCLHH) and Bipolar UK.

Yesterday’s Ashenground Community Centre Open Day was a huge success, bringing together residents of all ages for a fun-filled afternoon in the heart of the community.

This past Saturday, July 12th, My Choice Children's Homes held their annual Summer Fayre at Mill Green Business Estate in Haywards Heath - and what a super day it was!

On Sunday 13th July, the stage was set at The Hawth Theatre in Crawley as students from Ariel Drama Academies took to the spotlight for their Annual Showcase.

On the evening of Saturday 5th July, the All Saints Church in Lindfield was filled with extraordinary talent and musical passion as it hosted the Sussex Young Musician of the Year Finals 2025. Organised by Coro Nuovo, this prestigious event brought together some of the most gifted young musicians from across the county for an unforgettable night of performance and celebration.

There was plenty of excitement in the air on Saturday 5th July as friends, family, and local supporters gathered in Horsted Keynes for a very special occasion - the official opening of Giggleton Role Play Centre!

On Friday, 4th July 2025, the Norfolk Pavilion at the South of England Showground came alive with excitement, innovation, and youthful ingenuity as ten teams from senior schools and colleges across Mid Sussex gathered for the grand finale of the Mid Sussex STEM Challenge.