Musical Events

Saturday 14th June

• Venue no. 11 - Red Oaks, 2-5pm
  Caribana Steel Band
   
• Venue no. 13 - 2 Hacketts, 12 noon & 1pm
  Jonathan Taberner
  Mainstream Jazz for your delectation & delight.
   
• Venue no. 22 - Free Church, 2pm & 3pm
  The Sussex Harmonisers
  An exciting barbershop group who perform extensively throughout Sussex. (more...)
   
• Venue no. 32 - Tanyard, 12 noon
  and Barclays Bank, 12.45pm
  The Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men
  Dances from the Cotswold tradition, followed by a dance workshop in the Catholic Church Hall, 2.30pm. (more...)
   
• Venue no. 34 - Clovelly, afternoon
  Catherine K S
  Quirky, alternative modern folk singer who performed at Cambridge Folk Festival 2007. (more...)
   
• Venue no. d - White Hart Pub, 3-6pm
  The Stardust Hotshots
  Trad Jazz in the garden.
   

Sunday 15th June

• Venue no. 1 - Felstead Cottage, afternoon
  The Zimmers
  Rock'n'Roll to warm the soul, music to dance & delight!
   
• At venue no. 8 - Staples Barn House, 1.30 & 2.45pm
  Patcham Silver Youth Band
  A wide variety of music from Jazz & Blues to traditional hymns.
   
• Venue no. 6 - 1 Faircox Cottages, afternoon
  Catherine K S
  Quirky, alternative modern folk singer who performed at Cambridge Folk Festival 2007. (more...)
   
• Venue no. 11 - Red Oaks
  Boundstone Community Band, 2-4pm
  The Muskrat Ramblers, 5-6pm
  Why not round off the weekend with New Orleans Jazz at its best, while enjoying a glass of Pimms?!!
   
• Venue no. 13 - 2 Hacketts, 1.30pm
  The Henfield Consort
  Local a Capella group sing madrigals for your delight.
   
• Venue no. 19 - Steppingley, all day
  The Yardales
  Sussex folk play Sussex Folk!.
   
• Venue no. 22 - Free Church, 3pm
  Amici
  This talented ladies choir perform a wide range of musical styles.
   
• Venue no. 33 - Cherrymead, 2pm
  Amici
  This talented ladies choir perform a wide range of musical styles.
   

Special Events

• Great Plant Swap
  St Peter's School, (venue no. 9), Saturday and Sunday
  Bring your surplus plants & swap them for something different! Expert advice available from Henfield Garden Club.
   
• Kids 'Hunt those bugs'
  Tanyard (venue no. 32) Sunday 2pm
  Sunday 17th June at 2pm
  Come & enjoy 'Butterfly sweeping' & learn what else lives in this meadow. Run by the Sussex Wildlife Trust, all equipment will be provided. Children must be accompanied at all times. Free - but donations to Sussex Wildlife Trust very welcome!
   
• Henfield Library Escapes
  St Peter's School, (venue no. 9)
  Story Time, Saturday and Sunday 11.30am and 2.30pm
  Lots of books and interesting things going on.
   
• St Peter's Church Bell Tower
  Sunday only
  Visit the bell chamber and see the wonderful views from the top of the tower.
  Tours from 12 - 5 pm every half hour. Adults £3, Children £1.50.
  Limited places for each tour, to be sure of a place book in advance with the Tower Captain on 01273 494179.
  Please note: the tour includes going up and down a vertical ladder.
   

Workshops

• Morris Dancing
  Catholic Church Hall, (venue no. c), Saturday 2.30pm
  Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men welcome all ages from 10-99 to try this traditional art form for free. (more...)
   
• Arty Crafty Kids
  Church House, (venue no. b), Saturday 3pm
  Catholic Church Hall, (venue no. c), Sunday 2.30pm
  Suitable for ages 7-12. Cost per 2 hr session £3. Numbers limited so 1st come, 1st served! Also exhibition of crafts, textiles & paintings.
   
• Children's Theatre
  Henfield Hall, (venue no. f), Sunday 3-5pm
  'Step up to the mike'. Singing skills & 'mike' techniques.
  Cost £5. Pre-Book on 01273 494861.
   
• Get Beading!
  Henfield Hall, (venue no. f), Saturday 11am-1pm, Sunday 12-2pm
  Ages 9-14, Cost £3 per session, limited numbers so pre-book on 01273 492852/07791 566002.
   
• Drumming with Del
  Youth Club, (venue no. a), Saturday 11am-12noon
  Cost £1. Ages 6 years upwards. 20 places only so 1st come, 1st served! Info on 01273 551182.
   

Bird Watching Walk
The Plough Inn, (venue no. e), Saturday 14th 6pm
Two local ornithologists will guide you on a walk of approximately two hours, visiting Henfield's most interesting habitats, including two commons, and a pub at each end! Suggested donation £1.50.
Meet outside The Plough Inn at 5.30pm. Wear suitable footwear.
Ring 01273 493076 to book a place.

Willow Weaving Day
Red Oaks, (venue no. 11), Sunday 22nd June. (NB. This is the Sunday after the Gardens & Arts weekend)
Learn to weave willow garden structures with Jackie Sweet. Limited to 6 per session. 2 sessions: 10-1pm & 2-5pm. Sorry, adults only! Cost £25 per session.
Please book in advance on 07733 435233.

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