Featured Events in Crawley in July, 2025 (July Updated)

Welcome to the Crawley Property Meet! Join us for an exciting gathering of property enthusiasts at the Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel . Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing ideas. Meet like-minded individuals, hear from industry experts, and discover the latest trends in the property market. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your network! Mark your calendar and get ready for a day filled with valuable insights and connections. See you at the Crawley Property Meet! Meet our Host - Julia Scoville Julia has a wealth of experience within the property sector, combining extensive knowledge with boundless passion for excellence. With strengths in networking, Julia wanted to create a space for like-minded professionals - so taking over the running of the Crawley Property Meet was a natural step. She strives to make each event unique with dynamic and diverse guest speakers and relevant industry updates. Meet our Speaker - Michelle Brett! Michelle’s achievements include launching a local independent Estate Agent straight into Zoopla’s ‘Top 100 Most Influential Estate Agents on Social Media List’ at number 5 alongside UK and international Estate Agents. She provides Social Media training for businesses for Horsham District Council, and has worked on a number of district-wide campaigns for the Council. Michelle received an award as ‘The Most Influential Woman On Social Media In The UK’, and is a finalist for Digital Women’s ‘Social Media Manager of the Year’ Award and ‘Trainer/Educator of the Year’ Award. E: Michelle@byjovemedia.co.uk W: www.byjovemedia.co.uk Meet Our Sponsors! Sam Memour - Eternity Home Finance Sam, and the rest of his team at Eternity Home Finance are keen to help all of The Crawley Property Meet members with all of your mortgage needs, equity release, lifetime mortgages and help you grow your portfolio and assist with your residential homes. E: sam@eternityhomefinance.com W: http://www.eternityhomefinance.com/ Rachael Bosanquet - My Freelance Admin Rachael and her team at My Freelance Admin are excited to work with all of the members of the Crawley Property Meet; assisting you with ad hoc tasks or offering you regular ongoing support. E: info@myfreelanceadmin.com W: https://myfreelanceadmin.com/ Karthik Vasanthakumar - TaxAssist Accountants Caterham My mission is to support you and your business's growth and financial success. My expert team is committed to providing bespoke, jargon free, professional advice to help you fulfil your ambitions. We take pride in being different from other accountants by providing a local and personal service, where you can easily come and meet with us at your convenience. Our friendly team is here to provide expert advice tailored to your situation. E: karthikvasanthakumar@taxassist.co.uk W: https://karthikvasanthakumar.co.uk/ Wayne Greenway - Greenway Associates Wayne Greenway is an accomplished architectural designer and project manager with extensive expertise in project briefing, feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design, tender management, and construction oversight. With a strong ability to navigate complex projects, he ensures seamless execution from initial vision to final delivery. His design business was created to help clients achieve planning permission on difficult sites and how to find golden opportunities on Greenbelt land. E: wayne@greenwayassociates.co.uk W: https://greenwayassociates.co.uk/ Dean Stoner - Base Insurance Dean and his team at Base Insurance, are inspired by the need to be different in what has been in recent years a very traditional landscape. They thrive on being positive disruptors of the insurance industry - challenging their peers by being different, exceeding expectations at every opportunity and uniquely recognising the next generation of insurance buyers. E: dean@baseinsurance.co.uk W: https://www.baseinsurance.co.uk/ Rui Neves - Paradise Enterprises Ltd. Rui Neves is the founder and managing director of Paradise Enterprises Ltd, a company known for excellence in cleaning, removals, and property maintenance and management. With a strong background in service delivery and operations, Rui is dedicated to providing high-quality, efficient, and reliable solutions for homeowners, businesses, and property managers. His hands-on leadership and commitment to customer satisfaction have made Paradise Enterprises a trusted name across multiple service sectors. E: info@paradiseenterprises.co.uk W: www.paradiseenterprises.co.uk Information Source: Julia Scoville | eventbrite

Join us at Crawley College and trial two practical lessons of your choice for the day! The aim is to offer a positive and inspiring experience that not only motivates students in their GCSE studies through Year 11 but also encourages them to consider applying to Crawley College for September 2026. Courses include: Beauty Bricklaying Business Carpentry & Joinery Creative Media Production Early Years and Health & Social Care Electrical Installation Engineering Hairdressing Hospitality & Catering IT Motor Vehicle Plumbing Public Services Travel & Tourism/Cabin Crew Welding & Fabrication Green Village Please come appropriately dressed for your chosen session. We look forward to seeing you there! *Note* As this event is during school hours, please ensure permission is given by both parents/carers and the school to attend. Parents/carers will not be able to stay on-site during the Taster Day. Information Source: Chichester College Group | eventbrite

Dance - Dance - Dance R.E.T Entertainments are proud to present Dance - Dance - Dance on Sat 12th July (2pm - 12am) "A Summer All Dayer" to be held at The Grasshopper. Ashdown Drive, Crawley. RH10 5EJ. This event is for the Over 30's Party People, feat The Best Live 80's Band.... Cinnamon Street, also we've arranged 2 of the biggest DJ's/Radio Presenters in the UK, from MiSoul DAB the legend that is Jon Jules & from Shine879 DAB were glad to welcome Dean Lambert, alongside our very own residents Ryan T - Matt B - Bertie Bassett, we will be supplying an awesome Sound & Light System, and in the Garden Area we have drafted in a Full BBQ (So You Won't Go Hungry) Advanced Paper Tickets at £15 are available from behind the bar at The Grasshopper NOW Or online tickets tickets are available NOW from eventbrite @ £15 + B.F Information Source: Dance, Dance, Dance! - Over 30s | eventbrite

Gossops Rocks 2025 Get ready to rock at Dormans Youth Arts Centre in Crawley for Gossops Rocks 2025! Join us for a summer fete of live music, dancing, and good vibes. This in-person event will feature our talented young people, so you won't want to miss out. Bring your friends and let's make some unforgettable memories together. See you there! Please reserve a spot for your vehicle (any makes or marques), or community / private stall, or food concession. There will be free tea or coffee on arrival for all vehicles registered Information Source: Crawley Community Youth Service | eventbrite

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FORS CPC course - Legislation and relevant information to increase your knowledge of vulnerable road users and safe driving on the road. It is fun, engaging and interactive course! In the Classroom: ● How and why roads are changing to accommodate active travel, such as walking and cycling ● Who vulnerable road users are, and how they interact with traffic ● How to share the road safely ● Use and limitations of supplementary vehicle safety equipment and how to maintain its effectiveness On the road (cycling) ● Demonstrate control of a bike ● Demonstrate where to ride on the road and the use and limitations of cycle infrastructure ● Tackle challenging roads and traffic situations ● Demonstrate how and when to pass queuing traffic ● Identify and react to hazardous road surfaces Information Source: QDL Training Ltd | eventbrite

Looking to renew your Slinger Signaller certification? By completing this course you will get CSCS included on your ALLMI card as well as 7 hours CPC upload! Free parking on site, tea, coffee and water provided. (MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE TO BE ABLE TO DO A REFRESHER COURSE , PLEASE NOTE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE AND BOOK THIS COURSE WE CANNOT NOT ISSUE A REFUND) Module 1: Course Introduction Module 2: Legislation Module 3: Introduction to Equipment Module 4: Pre and Post Operational Checks Module 5: Storage & Maintenance Module 6: Planning the Lift Module 7: Use of Lifting Accessories Module 8: Signaller Duties and Signals Module 9: Practical Application of Slinging Module 10: Practical Application of Signalling Module 11: Preparation for Assessment Module 12: Assessment Module 13: Administration & Feedback. Please note to sit a refresher course: For all one-day ALLMI Lorry Loader Operator or Slinger / Signaller courses delivered from 1st March 2024 onwards, as well as having over 15 hours’ experience in the last 12 months, it will be a requirement for the candidate to provide evidence of previous accredited training (in-house training will not be accepted) in the applicable role - i.e. lorry loader operation for the Lorry Loader Operator course and slinging and signaling for the Slinger / Signaller course. In addition to ALLMI, accrediting bodies accepted for this purpose are: AITT; CPCS; ITSSAR; Lantra; NPORS; RTITB. Other accrediting bodies / certificatetypes may be accepted but will need to be approved by ALLMI in advance of the ALLMI course being undertaken. A 'Previous Experience Form' will be emailed over to you once your booking has been paid - this will need to be completed and emailed back to QDL prior to the course start date. Please do contact us if you have any queries in this regard. Information Source: QDL Training Ltd | eventbrite

LORRY LOADER (AKA HIAB) REFRESHER COURSE - 1 DAY ONLY WITH DVSA UPLOAD - 7 HOURS CPC! This course offers 2x attachments Hook, Clamshell or Brick Grab. Use of our training vehicle which has a 20t per meter, rear mounted Palfinger crane. Safe, cordoned off area for practical assessment Free parking on site Not only can you gain your Refresher Lorry Loader certification you can also gain 7 hours of CPC with this course! (MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE TO BE ABLE TO DO A REFRESHER COURSE , PLEASE NOTE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE AND BOOK THIS COURSE WE CANNOT NOT ISSUE A REFUND) The Operator course consists of 15 modules. Course Introduction Legislation Introduction to Loader Crane Pre-operational checks Maintenance Instruction Lifting Equipment/ Attachments Siting the Loader Crane Deployment of Stabiliser Legs Use of Controls Preparing Loader Crane for Use Operating Loader Crane Stowing Procedure Preparation for Assessment / Revision Theory & Practical Assessment Final Administration & Candidate Feedback PLEASE NOTE For all one-day ALLMI Lorry Loader Operator courses delivered from 1st March 2024 onwards, as well as having over 15 hours’ experience in the last 12 months, it will be a requirement for the candidate to provide evidence of previous accredited training (in-house training will not be accepted). In addition to ALLMI, accrediting bodies accepted for this purpose are: AITT; CPCS; ITSSAR; Lantra; NPORS; RTITB. Other accrediting bodies / certificate types may be accepted but will need to be approved by ALLMI in advance of the ALLMI course being undertaken. Please do contact us if you have any queries in this regard. The ID card / certification associated with this previous training must not have expired more than six months prior to the date of the ALLMI course being undertaken (this applies equally to previously held ALLMI qualifications, not just those from other accrediting bodies). Once the booking has been completed, QDL will email over a 'Previous Experience Form' which whill need completing and returned prior to the course start date. Information Source: QDL Training Ltd | eventbrite

Comedy on the Pitch 2025 With Simon Brodkin, Laura Smyth, Josh Baulf & host Matt Richardson! Crawley’s biggest and best outdoor comedy event is back for the 6th summer running with another killer comedy line-up. Headlined by Simon Brodkin - the most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok! Acclaimed character comedian and “the world’s most famous blagger” (The Daily Telegraph), Simon is now performing as himself and taking the UK stand-up scene by storm. He hit global headlines for his high-profile stunts, performed three critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows and broke records on TikTok. In 2023, he performed to the British royal family on ITV 1 at the annual Royal Variety Performance . Simon has been on tour in 2023 and 2024 with his latest show Screwed Up , which was extended three times due to extraordinary audience demand. Across 2024, he has sold out three headline shows at the Hammersmith Apollo. Dominic Maxwell (The Times) said “no show has made [him] laugh more than this one… “. Simon has taken this show on a 110 date international tour which included a run of European and US dates. Simon has a huge social media following and is the most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok. His videos regularly go viral, with one stand-up routine about climate change getting more than 75 million views with this video. He has 2.5 million followers across various social channels. Star of Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer (Channel 4) Simon hit global headlines multiple times for his high-profile stunts, including handing Theresa May a P45 during her speech at the Conservative Party Conference, showering disgraced FIFA president Sepp Blatter with bank notes, surrounding Donald Trump at the opening of his golf courses with 60 swastika-emblazoned golf balls, attaching a 25-foot sign to the side of Sir Philip Green’s super yacht, and going on Britain’s Got Talent as the ultra-orthodox Jewish rapper Steven Goldblatt – fooling Simon Cowell and the other judges to win four ‘yeses’. Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer was nominated for best Documentary at the Monte Carlo TV Festival Golden Nymph Awards 2018. Simon’s most famous character is “comedy legend” (The Sun) Lee Nelson , writing and starring in two series of BBC Three’s ratings smash Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show and the sketch series Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People , which introduced the nation to a plethora of brilliant characters. “There aren’t many better comedians to turn to” The Telegraph “A prodigious talent” The Times And if that’s not all, opening the show is the hilarious Laura Smyth ! Laura is a comedian, writer and actor from East London. In 2019 Laura won the Funny Women Awards having only been doing comedy for 5 months. Since then, she has continued to take the comedy scene by storm; a favourite on the live circuit Laura has supported Jack Whitehall and Michelle de Swarte on tour and played the Comedy Arena at Latitude, Reading and Leeds Festivals. TV appearances include ‘ Live At The Apollo ’ (BBC Two), ‘Frankie Boyle’s New World Order’ (BBC Two), ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV1), ‘Yesterday, Today and the Day Before’ (Comedy Central) and ‘As Yet Untitled’ (Dave). Laura is soon to be seen making her debut appearance on ‘ Cats Does Countdown ’ for Channel 4. As an actor she has appeared in ‘Pru’ for BBC Three, independent feature ‘Cottontail’ and played the lead in her own original narrative non-tx ‘Launderette’ for BBC. Laura co-hosts BBC Sounds hit podcast ‘ Bang On It ’ with Michelle de Swarte which is released weekly. A prolific narrative writer, Laura has written on the new re-boot of ‘ Bad Education ’ for BBC Three; new comedy series ‘Deep Fakes’ for ITV2 as well as having several of her own projects in development, including original script commissions from BBC and Channel 4. Plus, taking to the stage will be viral comedy sensation Josh Baulf ! King Gong victor at The Comedy Store, finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award and Amused Moose New Comedy Award in record time. Crowned Get Up Stand Up 2019 Winner, Leicester Square New Comedian 2020 Runner Up, and acclaimed for his online sketches raking in millions of global views . From Britain’s Got Talent and the BBC to sharing laughter at the London Palladium, Josh’s star is rising high. As David Walliams says, “A very funny man with a huge future,” and Chortle notes his likeness to Micky Flanagan and Russell Howard. Hosted by Matt Richardson ! Matt is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the UK’s most exciting young performers and presenters. Useful Info: Location: Crawley Rugby Club (home of Crawley Comedy Club) This is an outdoor seated event You can purchase either a table (for up to 4 or 6 people) or general admission tickets(rowed seating) Seating is not allocated Event will only be cancelled/rescheduled if heavy rain is forecast or an extreme weather warning is issued by the Met Office and refunds/alternative date will be offered Outdoor bar and food available Information Source: Rangatainment Comedy | eventbrite

NOVICE COURSE - 2 DAYS NOVICE COURSE - NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE USING A LORRY LOADER (AKA HIAB DRIVER) *******7 hours CPC included for day 1 of training******* Use of our training vehicle which has a 20t per meter, rear mounted Palfinger crane. Attachments include Hook, Clamshell or Brick Grab (with Remote Control). Free parking on site. Safe, cordoned off area for practical assessment The Operator course consists of 15 modules. Course Introduction Legislation Introduction to Loader Crane Pre-operational checks Maintenance Instruction Lifting Equipment/ Attachments Siting the Loader Crane Deployment of Stabiliser Legs Use of Controls Preparing Loader Crane for Use Operating Loader Crane Stowing Procedure Preparation for Assessment / Revision Theory & Practical Assessment Final Administration & Candidate Feedback Information Source: QDL Training Ltd | eventbrite

FORS CPC course - Legislation and relevant information to increase your knowledge of vulnerable road users and safe driving on the road. It is fun, engaging and interactive course! In the Classroom: ● How and why roads are changing to accommodate active travel, such as walking and cycling ● Who vulnerable road users are, and how they interact with traffic ● How to share the road safely ● Use and limitations of supplementary vehicle safety equipment and how to maintain its effectiveness On the road (cycling) ● Demonstrate control of a bike ● Demonstrate where to ride on the road and the use and limitations of cycle infrastructure ● Tackle challenging roads and traffic situations ● Demonstrate how and when to pass queuing traffic ● Identify and react to hazardous road surfaces Information Source: QDL Training Ltd | eventbrite