Summer on Thames
Strawberries and cream, picnics in the park, arts in the open air - it’s festival time. The Henley Festival (July 9-13) is as well established as the local boat-fest and involves the whole community as well as top-line stars such as Bryn Terfel, Lesley Garrett, Bob Geldof and Tony Buzan. The Dance Movement will perform each night, including at the Family Fiesta. Information: 01491 843404; www.henley-festival.co.uk .
Home work
Tate St Ives is the fitting venue for Barbara Hepworth: centenary, the largest exhibition in Britain to mark the 100th anniversary of the sculptor’s birth, in the Cornish town where she spent most of her working life. Works have been brought from all over the world and arranged in seven themes including Single Form, Maternity and Landscape. Information: 01736 796226; www.tate.org.uk .
Read more in this week’s TES Friday magazine