Remembrance Sunday 2024

On the 10th of November, members of the Haywards Heath Arts Festival committee attended the Remembrance Day service at the war memorial on Muster Green.

The ceremony honoured the memory of the fallen. This solemn gathering was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by many, ensuring their legacy lives on in the community's collective memory. The committee's presence highlighted the importance of arts in commemorating history and fostering a spirit of unity and respect.

Laying the wreath on behalf of the festival was Colin Kenward.

Committee members Penny Blake and Marion Wilcock laid wreaths for the Weald Theatre Group and the Haywards Heath Community CIC.

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Planning Well Underway for 2025

Exciting news! Planning for the 2025 Haywards Heath Arts Festival is well underway, promising a vibrant array of events and activities for everyone to enjoy.

We’re committed to making next year’s festival even more memorable and engaging, celebrating the creativity and talent within our community.

Stay tuned for more details as we finalise plans and prepare to share a full line-up of events.

Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates. We can’t wait to celebrate the arts with you all in 2025!

Announcing Finley’s Touch as the Official Charity for the 2024 and 2025 Haywards Heath Arts Festivals

We are thrilled to announce that

Finley’s Touch has been selected as the official charity partner for the

Haywards Heath Arts Festival 2024 and 2025.

Finley’s Touch is a remarkable local charity dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families. Founded in memory of the brave young soul, Finley Edward Relf, this Haywards Heath based organisation embodies resilience, compassion, and unwavering hope. Despite facing the challenges of childhood cancer, Finley battled his illness heroically, undergoing three stem cell transplants. Tragically, he could not be cured and passed away on December 6, 2021, at the tender age of 8.

Finley touched everyone he met, leaving an indelible mark on hearts. His legacy continues to inspire, and the charity has been set up in his name to support others going through similar situations. Finley’s Touch spreads joy, happiness, and hope to children during their most difficult moments. They recognise that cancer affects not only the child but also their entire family, providing essential support to parents, siblings, and caregivers. Moreover, they actively engage the local community, fostering unity and purpose.

Why Finley’s Touch?

Spreading Joy: Through creative programs, events, and emotional support, Finley’s Touch creates a sense of normalcy and happiness for young patients.
Family Support: Ensuring that no one faces this journey alone, they provide essential support to parents, siblings, and caregivers.
Community Engagement: Finley’s Touch encourages everyone to contribute to their cause, whether through fundraising events, awareness campaigns, or volunteering.

Get Involved

We invite all festival attendees, artists, and supporters to join hands with Finley’s Touch during the Haywards Heath Arts Festival. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Donate: Every contribution counts! Your donations directly impact the lives of children battling cancer.
Attend Festival Events: Throughout the festival our events will be dedicated to raising funds for Finley’s Touch.
Spread the Word: Attending a festival event? Tell the world all about it on social media. Use the hashtag #FinleysTouch to raise awareness and inspire others to get involved.

Join Us in Making a Difference

The Haywards Heath Arts Festival is not just about celebrating creativity; it’s also about giving back to our community. Let’s come together, celebrate art of all genre’s and support Finley’s Touch in their mission to bring smiles and hope to children facing adversity.

To find out more about Finley's Touch Click Here.

Sponsorship with the Haywards Heath Arts Festival is an excellent and very affordable way to get your name or business noticed around town to thousands of people and potential new customers.

Building on our reputation from last year’s first ever arts festival in Haywards Heath we are looking to improve on the diverse range of content from last year and our reach into the community. As well as having a lot of fun along the way we’ll also be raising much needed funds for our charity partner ‘Hope and Homes for Children’ and their efforts to help the children caught up in the conflict in Ukraine.

You can also be part of this inclusive community event so if you’re able to assist please get in contact with the organising committee by emailing enquiries@haywardsheathartsfestival.co.uk

We are also on the lookout for volunteers to assist with tasks. These might be distributing leaflets, helping to curate at an exhibition or helping to collect charitable donations at our events. The list goes on. So if you have a few hours to spare and you’d like to be part of festival week please drop as line at the email address above.

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Remembrance Sunday 2024

Planning Well Underway for 2025

Announcing Finley’s Touch as the Official Charity for the 2024 and 2025 Haywards Heath Arts Festivals

To find out more about Finley's Touch Click Here.

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