TOWN EVENTS
& ACTIVITIES

Based on the bestselling children’s books, this Halloween the bunnies are setting off on an adventure to find the ghosts hidden around Nymans with heaps of exciting things to see and do along the way.

Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Saturday 10 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, 10am to 4:30pm

Pick your bunny name, play Halloween hoopla, race your broomstick, and watch out for the warty toads as you cross the stepping stones, before joining the celebration party and collecting your sticker.

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

Fungi walk with Daniel Greenwood and Friends of Ashenground and Bolnore Woods around the ancient woodland

A seven week, face-to-face, local community course supporting people recovering from separation or divorce. 'Restored Lives' explores the legal, financial, practical and emotional challenges that follow relationship breakdown. Confidential, non-judgemental and led by local people with first-hand experience of relationship breakdown. The small group course costs £55 and includes a two-course meal each Monday evening, a workbook, companion book. Weekly from 12 October - 23 November. To register or for more information, contact admin@hhbchurch.org.uk or https://www.restoredlives.org/haywardsheath

Join us for a FREE cup of coffee and tell us your story or stories of Haywards Heath. The Our Town Our Story team will be around to capture your stories for the forthcoming book.
Tell Us Your Story

A talk by Isa Martin on Simenon in Aunis and Saintonge.
Simenon stayed there before and during the Second World War. He wrote 34 novels while he was there, many of which were adapted for the screen.
He carefully studied and described provincial society, without being overly sentimental.
This event is run by the Mid-Sussex Franco-British Society; free to members and £5 for visitors. All welcome but please be aware the talk will take place in French.

Volunteer with the Glendale Rangers and help to improve your local green space. It's free and no experience is required. We supply all tools and gloves. Refreshments available afterwards.

The task at Victoria Park will be weeding and cutting back vegetation in the Hebe bed. Please wear clothes suitable for outdoor working and sturdy shoes.

For further information please email rangers.midsussex@glendale-services.co.uk or call 01273 751312

Join us for a FREE cup of coffee and tell us your story or stories of Haywards Heath. The Our Town Our Story team will be around to capture your stories for the forthcoming book.
Tell Us Your Story

HOTRacers, the Haywards Heath based 1/12th scale, radio controlled, electric (battery), car racing Club is staging a special race meeting to mark its 30th Anniversary at its indoor circuit at St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary School, Eastern Road, Haywards Heath RH16 3NL on Sunday 18th October, with racing due to commence at 10:15am and lasting throughout much of the day. At the time of writing some 83 cars are currently booking-in to race across the multiple formulae that will be in action. 
As well as extending an invitation to past members of the Club to drop in to watch the racing and to have a chat with the current members, the Club is also pleased to welcome along anyone who simply wants to take a look at what happens at one if its busy race meetings, perhaps with a view to taking part themselves at some future date!
Racing takes place on an oval shaped, carpet surfaced track which features electronic race timing and lap counting. The action is fast and fun with a competitive edge in which drivers take part in a series of qualifying Heats before meetings culminate with the Finals for each of the formulae.
Existing drivers are happy to offer help, tips and advice to newcomers in order to assist them with car set-up, handling, driving etc. The cars raced are available in basic kit form and as separate components, so no scratch building is required.
Further details can be found on the Club’s website at:  hotracers.co.uk
We very much look forward to seeing you soon!      

A meeting between local Christians and Muslims to compare the different teachings on how we get to heaven.

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

Residents are invited to discover new ways to live more sustainably at New Leaf, a new community event taking place at Haywards Heath Town Hall on Saturday 24 October, from 10am to 12pm.

New Leaf has been created as a local hub for practical, eco-friendly action, bringing together a range of activities and opportunities to help residents reduce waste, reuse what they already have and make more sustainable choices in everyday life.

Recycle - Drop off your hard-to-recycle items:
Batteries, Beauty Products (clean), Blister Packs, Bottle Corks, Bubble Wrap, Food Packaging (clean), Ink Cartridges, Plastic Carrier Bags, Vapes

Refill - Fill Good will be in our car park: bring your containers to refill your pantry essentials, cleaning products and more!

Fix - Bring your broken items and have a go at fixing them with our toolkit!
Got a wooden item that needs some TLC? RBPM can help you bring it back to life.
Ripped clothing?Artisan Studio Tailoring can help you repair it.

Reuse - See how to give old fabrics a new lease of life!

Swap - Bring your books, puzzles and toys. Swap them for something new to you!

Borrow - Discover the huge range of items available from SHARE, our local Library of Things.

Donate - Drop off good-condition clothing and essentials for Knight Support and Haywards Heath Baby Bank. Please see our website for the list of the items they are looking for.

Measure - Check your carbon footprint and discover ways to reduce your impact.

Kidenza are back!

Kidenza have been coming to Chailey for several years, and are a huge hit with the children, young people, families and carers! This year we are opening up the Kidenza concerts to everyone: whether you've been to Chailey before or this is your first time, we think you'll love it.

Each ticket gets you a two hour slot onsite at Chailey Heritage Foundation. In this time you'll enjoy a wonderful Kidenza concert, as well as other interactive musical workshops around the site.
Kidenza specialise in fully accessible and immersive concerts. Fast moving programmes with fun and educational snippets make this an unforgettable experience for the whole family. World class music for EVERYONE!

Kidenza concerts are specially designed for children and young people of all abilities. Families are encouraged to relax and enjoy the music without the pressures that can sometimes come with traditional performances. Children can move amongst the orchestra, experience the vibrations through resonance boards, and engage with musicians in a relaxed and welcoming environment. These concerts are interactive, sensory-friendly and joyful — creating a wonderful experience for the whole family, for just £5 a ticket (three timeslots throughout the day):

9:30-11:30

12:00-14:00

14:30-16:30