TOWN EVENTS
& ACTIVITIES

In support of the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, a silent art auction will take place in Haywards Heath this March. The fundraiser celebrates local creativity while raising vital funds to support children with cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments. A diverse selection of artwork has been generously donated by talented local artists, featuring a range of styles and mediums. Whether for your home, office, or as a Mother’s Day gift, there is something for everyone. All pieces can be viewed in The Orchards Shopping Centre, with online bidding from 2–11 March. Full details will be announced on our home webpage.

Join us for a fun evening raising funds for Home-Start CHAMS helping us to support families with young children under five throughout Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex. Where parents are experiencing difficulties or struggling to cope.

Join us for a fun evening and help us raise funds by purchasing beautiful high street clothes at up to 70% cheaper than in store rrp price

Join the Big Quiz Night!
Hosted by the Girlguiding Haywards Heath Town District

Please email hhtowndistrictevents@gmail.com to book and pay

Adults Only
£10 per person
Maximum 6 to a team

Bring your own snacks and drinks (alcohol is welcome)

There will be a raffle on the night, £1 per ticket or £5 per strip (cash or card)

It’s a night to mingle and meet new people as well as raising funds for two worthy causes!

So come along and pit your wits against like-minded individuals!

Start brushing up on your
general knowledge / history / music / films / obscure pictures etc

The profits from this event will be split equally with GGHHTD and the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity. Monies raised for GGHHTD will go into district funds to help fund future events throughout the district.

Get ready for a cracking night of laughs right on your doorstep. Haywards Heath Comedy Night brings together five brilliant comedians from Funny That Comedy for an adults-only evening of top-quality stand-up, good vibes, and a great local crowd.

With the bar open from 7pm, plenty of laughs guaranteed, plus a raffle and prize draw on the night - including the chance to win a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses - it’s the perfect excuse for a fun night out with friends.

Best of all, every ticket supports Bolnore Village Primary School, helping fund children’s breakfast clubs, workshops, school supplies, and other vital resources for the pupils.

- Adults-only event
- Fully licensed bar
- Professional stand-up comedians
- Raffle & prizes on the night

Tickets: £18.50
Book online or call 07885 666 885

Extracts from A.A. Milne's much-loved Winnie-the Pooh stories are paired with E.H. Shepard's iconic illustrations in a fun, family friendly garden trail together with a gallery exhibition that spotlights some of Pooh's best-known adventures.

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Saturday 14 February to Sunday 28 June 10am to 5pm

The exhibition closes on Sunday 31 May and just the trail will run throughout June. The Winnie the Pooh trail will not run during the Easter holidays when we offer our SpringFest Easter trail. In 2026 that's between Monday 16 March and Friday 17 April.

For more information call 01444 405250, email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk or go online at  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans ...

Mid Sussex Brass Band Spring Concert. An afternoon of love songs and popular music arranged for brass band; cabaret seating and refreshments available; optional quiz and raffle. Tickets £10. Under 16s free. Mid Sussex Brass Band is a local community group of amateur musicians who meet each week to practice and play at concerts, fetes and bandstands throughout the year. We welcome new players and those interested in learning a brass instrument.

A tutor-led creative drawing session where we will explore up to 20 different ways of drawing in a fun and experimental way.

We’ll start off with introductions, do some quick 2 minute and 5 minute pencil sketches to loosen up followed by a dozen or so 5 to 10 minute drawings in the sketchbooks provided - using a number of different pen and pencil types and using different styles and techniques.

We’ll use each other, our surroundings and a variety of objects that I bring along as our subject matter.

All materials will be provided - but bring your own pens or sketchbooks if you want to.

£12 per person + booking fee (includes FREE hot drink and free A5 spiral bound sketchbook each)

Advance booking only, 6-8 places.

Join one of our expert volunteer Tree Guides for a 90-minute tour showcasing the magnificence of the trees at Nymans throughout the seasons.

Booking essential. Call 0344 249 1895. Normal admission charges apply for the venue.

All tours start at 10:30

Guided Tree Tour – Spring, £10
Wednesday 18 March, Thursday 2 & Friday 17 April, Monday 4 & Tuesday 19 May.
Highlights will include Magnolias, Cornus kousas and Paulownia tomentosa.

Guided Tree Tour – Summer, £10
Wednesday 3 & Thursday 18 June, Friday 3 & Monday 20 July, Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 19 August.
Highlights will include the Persian Silk tree, Catalpas and the Dawn Redwood.

Guided Tree Tour – Autumn, £10
Thursday 17 September, Friday 2 & Mon 19 October, Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 18 November.
Highlights will include the Arboretum, Handkerchief trees and the delightful fragrance of the Katsura trees.

You'll see many of our Champion Trees and learn about the influence that the Messel family had on the gardens, whilst having the opportunity to ask our experts your questions.

Please check in at Visitor Reception on arrival. The tour will start outside at the Hub.

Please wear suitable footwear as the tour may leave the paths. The tour takes place outdoors so please wear appropriate clothing for a 90-minute walk. This tour goes up and down steps and slopes.

Dogs are not permitted, apart from assistance dogs.

Please see the website for our full access statement.
For more information call 01444 405250, email nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk or go online at  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans

On Thursday 19th March Raystede Animal Welfare are running a pop-up advice session at Oathall Vets

The charity will be offering FREE –

• Pet wellbeing and health advice
• Qualified dog behaviourist Michelle Mason on hand to answer questions
• General advice from the charity’s friendly Education Team
• Free poo bags • Detailed info and leaflets to take away with you
• Talk to them about the pets you have, and the pets you would like to have!
• The opportunity to chat about adoption and fostering

This FREE session will run from 10am – 3pm at our practice in Haywards Heath

Between the 1660s and the French Revolution of 1789, the Court of Versailles was a hub of scientific activity. It was the site of numerous achievements, both large and small, like the spectacular dissection of an elephant in front of Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette's watch (6 cm in diameter with 823 components).
The passion of the three King Louis inspired all sorts of inventions and innovations, greatly advancing physics, botany, mathematics, surgery, and astronomy... It's a fascinating story to discover!

Talk in French by Dan Lippman at a meeting of the Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society. All welcome. Visitors £5, free to members.

Haywards Heath Horticultural Society are hosting 'Gardening for the Future' with Sheffield Park Head Gardener Jodie Hilton.

Entrance costs £3 and includes light refreshments.
Raffle prizes at every meeting.

For more information please contact contact via email: info@hhhs.org.uk or text 07778 444749

Join us for a hands-on Cupcake Decorating Workshop, perfect way to unwind, get creative, and have a bit of fun. It could also make a lovely Mother’s Day gift, giving you a chance to spend some quality time together while creating something sweet.

Led by Bolnore Bakes, you’ll learn decorating techniques, experiment with colours and toppings, and decorate six cupcakes to take home and enjoy. No experience needed - just come ready to have fun.

- All materials provided.
- Limited spaces available.
- Tickets: £35 per person
- Book online or call 07885 666 885