Unmissable events

Exhibition Until April 29 The Society of Wood Engravers 79th Annual Exhibition (right), Kevis House Gallery, Petworth, West Sussex. The touring and selling exhibition features more than 100 carefully curated works from members and invited artists (01798 215007; www.kevishouse.com)

Until May 19 ‘Potted’, RHS Lindley Library, Vincent Square, London SW1. A collection of ceramic pots made by students of Central Saint Martins in celebration of the humble houseplant. Monday–friday, 10am–5pm, admission free (020–7821 3050; www.rhs.org.uk)

Sale April 8 The Chiddingfold Quintessentially English Spring Sale, Chiddingfold Village Hall, Surrey. Thirty stalls offering vintage and artisan products for sale. 10.30am–3.30pm, entry £1 (07414 686497)

Festival April 13–May 27 National Nightingale Festival, various venues in Gloucestershire, East and West Sussex, Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Hear the rare and treasured nightingale song at a series of events, including guided walks, night safaris and folk-music evenings. Visit the website for more information and to book (www. rspb.org.uk)

Gardens April 8 Hole Park Bluebells, Rolvenden, Kent. Explore the formal gardens, wildflower meadows, Garlic Valley and, of course, Bluebell Wood. The gardens will now open every Saturday until June 10—check the bluebell barometer on the website to time your visit perfectly. 11am–6pm, adult admission £7, children £1 (01580 241344; www.holepark.com)

Auction April 6 The Oriental Sale, Cheffins, Cambridge. A range of Chinese and Japanese ceramics (left) and works of art will go under the hammer. Highlights include two early-20th-century wood-and-ivory carvings of lobster catchers. 10am (01223 213343; www.cheffins.co.uk) Book now April 23–24 Picture Your Garden, Barnsley House, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Improve your garden and Nature photography skills with COUNTRY LIFE contributor Andrea Jones in Rosemary Verey’s famous gardens. Course £75, overnight accommodation available from £350. 3pm (www.barnsleyhouse.com; 01285 740000) April 26–May 1 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, various venues, Gloucestershire. This celebration of the genre marks 100 years since the first jazz record, with performances from Laura Mvula, Will Young, Gregory Porter and The Robert Cray Band. Visit the website for full schedule, pricing and to book tickets (01242 850270; www.cheltenhamfestivals. com)