Unmissable events
Exhibition September 1–14 and October 2–6 ‘Nancy Cadogan | Mind Zero’ (right), Saatchi Gallery, King’s Road, London SW3. New body of works by the British artist, in which bold use of colour and movement evoke dreamlike pleasure in everyday scenes. The exhibition returns in October as part of the British Art Fair (www.saatchigallery.com)
Country sports September 1 Hampshire Country Sports Day, Bereleigh estate, East Meon. Falconry, terrier racing, gun-dog demonstrations, hound displays, fishing casting demonstrations, an inter-hunt relay, archery, clay shooting and more than 50 stalls, all in aid of the Countryside Alliance. Gates open 9.30am, tickets £12 (01380 831068; www.hampshirecountrysportsday. co.uk)
Lecture September 25 Mercers’ Lecture with Amanda Owen, Dauntsey’s School, West Lavington, Wiltshire. The shepherdess, writer and photographer is the first in a line-up of speakers that includes former soldier and adventurer Ant Middleton (October 14), rugby commentator Ian Robertson (November 7) and historians Alison Weir and Siobhan Clarke (November 20). Free entry, seats can be reserved a month before the lecture, online or by telephone (01380 814500; www.dauntseys.org)
Auction September 8 Second World War memorabilia, Rippingales Antiques, Clare, Suffolk. Items belonging to British Army commando the late Maj Ken Waggett will go under the hammer, including fighting knives, binoculars, campaign medals and a Samurai sword (01787 278165; www.rippingalesantiques. com)
Craft September 5–8 Craft in Focus, Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent. New contemporarycraft event showcasing 120 of the UK’S best designers and artists, with demonstrations, food and live music. 9.30am–5pm, standard admission applies (01732 865224; www.hevercastle.co.uk)
Festival August 31–September 1 Chilli Fest, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Local artisan producers and independent traders from across the country present their chillibased wares in the Aviary Gardens, plus live music, family fun and children’s craft activities. 10am–5pm, standard admission applies (01296 820414; www. waddesdon.org.uk)
Book now October 11–20 The Two Moors Festival, various venues. The South-west’s biggest celebration of classical music will feature performances by Ashley Riches and Joseph Middleton, mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and winners of the Young Musician of the Year competition. Ticket prices vary (01392 665885; www.twomoorsfestival.co.uk)
October 18 Growing and Using Roses in Your Garden: Cotswolds, Daylesford Farmshop, Kingham, Gloucestershire. Workshop on the many types of roses available, the ways in which they can be used and how to care for them. Michael Marriott, of David Austin Roses, will help you to design your own rose border or garden. 9.30am–1pm, £65pp (01608 731712; www.daylesford.com)