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Horsham’s food & drink showcased at Big Nibble festival Walking fruit salads, aperitifs in the afternoon, gin launches and a debut appearance for a fruit and vegetable band – it could only be at Horsham’s Big and Little Nibble 2019 food and drink festival. Food and drink lovers united at last weekend’s (31 August and 1 September) Big Nibble food and drink celebration in Horsham Town Centre, an annual two day event organised by Horsham District Council, Horsham Markets and partners, sponsored by NFU Mutual Henfield. The festival proved even more varied, gregarious and popular than ever, attracting hundreds of visitors and benefitting lots of local businesses to help boost the local economy. On Saturday, The Big Nibble featured a fantastic selection of stalls; The Food and Drink Safari in the Carfax, Horsham General Market in the Bishopric and a Craft Village in the Market Square. This year, in keeping with a strategy to diversify the appeal of the town’s events, Sunday

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introduced a fresh focus for the Little Nibble presenting a broad range of food and drink interests as well as a generous slice of foodie related entertainments to keep both our younger and older visitors engaged. The Live Cookery Theatre in the Amphitheatre in the Carfax ran over both days, expertly curated and compered by the evergreen Sussex Food guru, Hilary Knight. A brilliantly eclectic programme of food producers, street food entrepreneurs and top young restaurant chefs were complemented by author presentations and the return of the outstanding singing chef, Jon Nulty to close the demos each day. On Saturday, Aperitifs in the Afternoon, a new feature with Crates Local and Cabin Pressure Gin combining to launch their new Horsham Serpent Gin followed by Luke from The Horsham Cellar, celebrating the first birthday of his business with an insight into the wonders of Spanish Vermouth. More on page 3

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With climate change in the news daily, heatwaves, the hottest July date ever recorded, wettest August and now the Amazon ablaze, who would blame people to despair? Help is at hand to Horsham District residents, on the first Saturday of every month at the Horsham Repair Café. Not only do the volunteers offer repairs, refills and recycling advice, but they give clean energy advice and switching and climate change solutions. Governments have been talking about climate change since the early ‘90s; it is only now, in 2019, that we are seeing fast escalating action, with more than half the UK’s principal local authorities having declared a climate emergency in the last eight months. The Horsham Repair Café, run by Sussex Green Living with the help of the Horsham Quakers and lots of volunteers, are stepping up to this climate crisis. Carrie the co-founder of the Horsham Repair Café, and founder of Sussex Green Living, said: “Switching to clean energy is part of the solution within everyone’s grasp and is the biggest action anyone can take in the fight against climate change”. More on page 2

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Latest major retailers sign up to help local rough sleepers Horsham’s branches of John Lewis and Waitrose added their names to a growing list of local outlets who have signed up to help support rough sleepers across the Horsham District. Horsham District Council’s Homeless team launched a new initiative in partnership with local community group Horsham Matters and non-profit organisation Greater Change to help combat homelessness in the Horsham District earlier in July this year, giving local residents and visitors a more effective way of donating directly to people living on the streets. Other outlets who have signed up for the new donation scheme include: The Capitol Theatre and Crates Local Produce. Greater Change is a homelessness non-profit service which makes it possible for people to donate cashlessly to homeless individuals to help them achieve their longer term goals and rebuild their lives. The service is facilitated by community group Horsham Matters who nominate individual rough sleepers and refer them to the Greater Change organisation. Homeless individuals, with help

from Horsham Matters, set tangible funding goals for what they need to achieve: a rent deposit, fees for a training course or perhaps help to buy furniture when they find accommodation. Contactless donation points have been set up by the Council in areas that benefit from high footfall such as public buildings, shops and cafes. All people need to do to donate is to tap their debit or credit card or via Apple Pay to the donation terminal and their money will go directly to Greater Change where it will start to benefit the homeless in the Horsham District. Commenting on the new donation scheme and its early success, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Community Matters and Wellbeing Cllr Tricia Youtan said: “We know that people who live in and visit the Horsham area want to help rough sleepers and many are really generous to people on the streets. “However, it is important that their money goes to the most appropriate channels where it can be used most effectively and this new scheme helps direct the money ex-

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actly to where it is most effective. “I am delighted that this new donation scheme is enjoying such success already and would encourage other outlets to sign up for the scheme to help combat rough

sleeping in our District. “Do look out for the donation points in local outlets and please do give what you can.” If any local businesses wish to sign up for the scheme and display

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Responding to an emergency call regarding an ongoing blaze in the early hours of Wednesday morning, fire engines attended Horsham’s Smith & Western restaurant to find the premises engulfed in flames. A statement from West Sussex Fire & Rescue reads: “We received a call at 01.23am on Wednesday reporting a fire at a restaurant on North Parade, Horsham. Two appliances from Horsham Fire Station were initially sent and arrived within four minutes. Upon arrival a further four appliances were requested, which attended from Crawley, Henfield and Billingshurst. The restaurant was well alight and {the fire} had spread to a neighbouring domestic property. Excellent work from the crews limited the spread of fire and contained the damage to an external food store and 10 per cent of the neighbouring property. Tackling the fire, the crews used six sets of breathing apparatus, two jets and two high pressure hose reels. They also used two thermal imaging cameras to identify any hotspots. Firefighters returned to the scene at 7.30am to reinspect.” Shellie Cox, owner of Smith & Western, paid tribute to the prompt attention of the Fire Service, saying that the damage was restricted within the location of the bin store:

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their cowboy style interiors specialise in authentic style American wild west dishes – notably featuring grills, ribs and steaks and the Horsham outlet opened some 25 years ago on the site of the former Hop Picker pub, which had in turn replaced an older hostelry – The White Hart. Following statements that the owners of the restaurant have found trading on the site a

challenge due to its location away from the centre of Horsham, causing them to look at possible alternative locations to accommodate the restaurant more centrally, planning application DC/19/1527 has been submitted to Horsham District Council to demolish the restaurant and erect a block of flats on the land. The proposal has drawn objections from home own-

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Horsham’s iconic AmeriCARna celebration of all things American makes a welcome return on Sunday 29 September, expanding right across the town centre to include the newly redeveloped Piries Place, Park Place and Parkside Council offices. The event is brought to you by Horsham District Council and a variety of partners who have donated their time and talents to help make the day a success. Here’s the line-up of events, sights and exhibits and where to

find them: The Customs and Hot Rods Zone, curated by partners, MidSurrey Roadsters will be displayed in Park Place and Piries Place in addition to East Street and the Market Square. With a brief to build on previous displays, expect to see some of the most exciting street cars in the South East. Look out for vehicle owners offering opportunities to have a photo in their car in return for donations to St. Catherine’s Hospice.

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In addition to the street cars, visit The Berkeley Homes Pick Up Truck Zone near the St. Catherine’s shop at the Bishopric Stream, for a nostalgic look at many examples of this unique American vehicle style. Classic Cruisers once again take pride of place in the Carfax alongside the Pilgrim Motors. The Classic Muscle UK display will be in Swan Yard and the Horsham JEEP display will be outside the Halifax Building Society. The Classic Corvette Club UK

will be in the Forum supporting their partners The Children’s Trust Supercar Event. Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for the Local Economy, Cllr Paul Clarke, commented on the return of the event: “It’s great news that this popular event is back for its third year. As one of our newer events, it has certainly grown in popularity year on year. “I am particularly pleased that the town’s newly redeveloped area Piries Place and Park Place

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are going to be showcasing some of the many cars and bikes on display and also that so many of our local shops, cafes, restaurants and bars are entering into the fun with American themed offers and discounts. “Our thanks go out to the many partners who have worked with us to pull off this event, which I am sure will be a great success. “Please do come along to our last event of the summer and enjoy the spectacle.” Continued on page 2.

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Third Horsham AmeriCARna festival hailed roaring success Visitors to Horsham’s AmeriCARna festival at the weekend (Sunday 29 September) enjoyed an amazing spectacle of American themed car and bike displays, food and drink, and song and dance. The town centre was resplendent with exciting displays spreading from Park Place, Piries Place and East Street through the Carfax and the Forum to the Bishopric. Highlights of the day were many and varied, ranging from the lights and sounds of the 16 American Police Car group in East Street to the fabulous ‘Eight Beat Jive’ and Fi Steps Dance School dancing outside The Crown Pub. Other highlights included the Transformers vehicles in the Jubilee Car Park next to the Rec Rooms, a Blues Brothers Tribute band and a triumphant third year finale by The Almost Elvis Band, which saw the whole crowd of spectators on their feet singing and dancing. The outdoor show culminated in a roaring ‘Cruise Out’ thanks to display escorts, SERV Sussex,

which brought together all of the vehicles from their displays around the town into one riotous colourful parade through the Carfax and North Street, appreciated by hundreds of onlookers lining the streets in the now time honoured Horsham car festival tradition. Afterwards, the party continued indoors with Odyssey featuring at The REC Rooms and an Elvis act at The Crown Pub. Organisers Horsham District Council would like to thank all of their partners and sponsors who worked together to make the event happen including; Oddballs Car Club, Pilgrim Motorsports of Small Dole, Guildford Harley Davidson, Horsham JEEP, Food Rocks and Coden Events, Corvette Club UK, Mid-Surrey Roadsters, Motion Picture Motors, Berkeley Homes, Freeman Brothers, Sussex Thunder AFC, Super Hero Parties, The Almost Elvis Band, Blueprint Blues Brothers, The Rec Rooms, The Crown and all of the musicians and performers, the event traders and food concessions.

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At the Horsham District Council meeting on October 16 contentious outline plans were approved to build up to 300 homes. The former Novartis site, Horsham’s Enterprise Park , approval was granted as “the proposal would bring forward the development of a strategic site allocated for mixed use within the Horsham District Planning Framework. The proposal would provide much needed high quality employment space as well as an appropriate residential area. The proposal utilises a brownfield site in a central and sustainable location, resulting in the regeneration of this strategic town centre site.” That the substantial site needs to be re-developed in a way that provides both significant employment opportunities and new homes, 35% of which to be classified as ‘affordable’, was not in dispute. However, there were considerable reservations about the proposals because of concerns regarding the impact that an estimated 900 cars (600 from the envisaged 1,700 employees, plus 300 from around 690 residents) would have on the already busy, narrow neighbourhood roads, Wimblehurst Road and North Heath Lane being regarded as among the most congested streets in Horsham. It was felt that road safety issues had not been addressed critically, Jane Apostolou, Chair of the

Wimblehurst Road Residents’ Association saying: “The quality of life for residents is still the most important thing,” adding that re-development “should be done appropriately.” The original intention was to convert the site into a university campus or “world renowned” science park, but that failed to materialise. At the peak of occupation by pharmaceutical company Novartis they had some 1,400 staff, but the provision of 300 houses, plus additional facilities, probably including a café, crèche and nursery and a convenience store would increase the traffic to and from the site. While there is potential for improvement schemes, and some remodelling, possibly to encourage cycling, a monitoring scheme being proposed, further assessment is considered necessary, particularly regarding use of the site as a local short cut. Initially a pedestrian bridge over the railway line was mooted, but the probable £5 to £6million cost, plus land possession and ongoing maintenance, renders the prospect unlikely. The location is well served by established key bus routes, but the introduction of the high volume of additional vehicles remains a major concern, contesting the consultant’s view that “it is unlikely that the development would cause an unacceptable impact on highway safety”. Cabinet Member for Planning, Claire Vickers regretted that limited traffic investigation had been conducted, but considered that the development would be benefi-

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Auction of local hospice’s heart sculptures raises over £50,000 St Catherine’s Hospice HeART to Heart trail, headline sponsored by Thakeham, brought joy to parks, high streets, shopping centres and cultural venues across Surrey and Sussex throughout the summer. But the popular trail came to a thrilling end on Wednesday (30 October) when the 26 beautiful heart sculptures, were sold at an exclusive auction. Over 100 people came together to place a bid on a heart they loved, to try to make it theirs forever. There was plenty of competitive bidding and in total more than £50,000 was raised. Ellie Our Angel attracted the highest bid on the night, selling for £12,000. And For the Love of Nature and Doreen also proved popular, selling for £10,000 and £4,000. Welland Medical were thrilled to win the Bee Kind heart. Chris Primett, Managing Director, said, “St. Catherine’s has been our company’s charity for over 10 years and many of our employees have a special connection with their unique work. This heart is in special memory of one of our colleagues, who recently lost his fight with cancer, and the years he

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This year marks an outstanding achievement for an iconic Horsham shop – the much-loved Candy Box adjacent to the bandstand in the historic Carfax has reached its centenary, a remarkable milestone. Independent family businesses are an endangered species, so it is especially heart-warming to be able to salute 100 years of exceptional unbroken service to the community provided by the Candy Box.The bijou shop is welcoming and reassuring, transporting customers back to the slightly nostalgic world of the all but disappeared corner shop, containing ice creams, sweets, newspapers, magazines, soft drinks, and, rich smelling loose pipe tobacco in jars, and, more exotically, Cuban cigars. Proprietor Howard Bayliss, born and raised in Horsham, tells the District Post: Continued on page 3

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Horsham District Council is currently preparing a new Local Plan which will guide future developments in the Horsham District until 2036. The public are encouraged to have their say on the draft Local Plan during the public consultation from 17 February to 30 March. The Government requires all local planning authorities to build a significant number of new homes in the coming years. This will present considerable challenges for the Council. A Horsham District Local Plan will seek to show how the District will deliver new homes while seeking to minimise the effect on the environment and landscape. The Plan will also support the delivery of community infrastructure, transport links and opportunities

for local jobs. The full Draft Local Plan is on the Council’s website from 17 February 2020 at www.horsham. gov.uk/localplanreview. Copies of the Draft Local Plan can also be viewed at the Council’s offices, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, RH12 1RL and in all District libraries during normal opening hours. A summary exhibition about the Draft Local Plan will also be available to view in Horsham Library between 6 and 30 March. The Council is running a series of drop-in sessions across the District to enable residents to see a summary of the proposed options and raise any questions with the Council’s Planning team. The drop-in sessions are detailed below: 17 February: Billingshurst Cen-

tre, Roman Way, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9QW: 4 – 8pm 20 February: Ashington Scout Hall, Church Lane, Ashington, RH20 3JX: 4 – 8pm 25 February: Henfield Village Hall, Coopers Way, Henfield BN5 9DB: 4 – 8pm 29 February: Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Horsham RH12 1HQ: 10am – 4pm 3 March: Ifield West Community Centre, 1A Dobbins Pl, Crawley RH11 0SZ: 4 – 8pm 4 March: Beeson House, 26 Lintot Square, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9LA: 4 – 8pm. Those who wish to receive updates, comment on the plan and give their feedback during the first consultation stage on the first complete draft of the Local Plan will need to register at www. horsham.gov.uk/localplanreview.

Horsham District Local Plan 2019-2036 We are reviewing our Local Plan for the Horsham District. The Horsham District Local Plan will set out how the District will deliver developments in a sustainable way and support the delivery of community infrastructures, transport links and opportunities for local jobs. The Government requires all local planning authorities to build a significant number of new homes in the coming years. This will present considerable challenges for the Council. NOTE: Anonymous representations will not be accepted and no inappropriate, derogatory or discriminatory comments should be made regarding an individual or a collective group of individuals. Any comments made of this nature will be disregarded.

All responses should be made on the official form and returned by 5pm on Monday 30 March 2020. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Development Cllr Claire Vickers said: “I am really pleased that we have now reached the stage where we can start our public consultation. The Government has instructed all local authorities to build a significantly higher number of new homes in the coming years. “I do not underestimate the difficulty of this task, but if we are to have a new Local Plan ready for adoption in 2021 we need to work to a timetable and this consultation is part of that process. “I urge everyone to read the consultation document and to give us your views.”

Public consultation 17 February to 30 March We are running a series of drop-in sessions for residents so that we can talk to you about the Draft Local Plan and explain the options we are consulting on. You are welcome to attend any session.

Monday 17 February • • • • • • 4pm - 8pm Billingshurst Community Centre

Thursday 20 February • • • • • 4pm - 8pm Ashington Scout Hall

Tuesday 25 February • • • • • 4pm - 8pm Henfield Hall

Saturday 29 February • • • • 10am - 4pm Horsham’s Swan Walk

Tuesday 3 March • • • • • • • • 4pm - 8pm Ifield West Community Centre

Wednesday 4 March • • • • • • 4pm - 8pm Southwater’s Beeson House

The consultation document is published on our website from 17 February and a copy is available to view in local libraries and at the Council’s offices in Horsham. Phone 01403 215100.

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New temporary housing accommodation for the homeless in the Horsham District New temporary accommodation has recently been constructed for Horsham District residents who find themselves facing homelessness, often through no fault of their own. This is the third temporary accommodation scheme completed to support local residents since late 2017, and further demonstrates the Horsham District Council’s commitment to reducing and ultimately eliminating the use of bed and breakfast accommodation for homeless households. The new accommodation has been specially customised to improve the wellbeing of its residents. The design and finish of the spaces

Candy Box notches up a sweet century Continued from the front page “The shop has evolved over the years and we’ve discovered what customers seem to appreciate – good, friendly old-fashioned service! The customers make the shop and it is very enjoyable to be on first name terms with many of our faithful regulars.” A more recently added facility is the outdoor café in the shop forecourt, which really comes into its own in the warmer months, Howard continuing: “It was great when that space became available for us to serve coffee, tea, cold drinks and ice creams, giving people the opportunity to relax for a while: its lovely to see them having an al fresco break in the sunshine!” The Carfax’s Richmond Terrace was built around 1840 and when the Candy Box opened 80 years later, Horsham was already an established shopping town. But, the shop began trading in a very different world – in 1920 George V, the Queen’s grandfather, was on the throne, Lloyd George was Prime Minister and Churchill was War Secretary. Rupert Bear made his first appearance, suffragettes were being jailed (but the first women jurors were being appointed), cars - taxed at £1 per

horse power – were becoming popular, replacing horses when the Metroplitan Police set up the Flying Squad, prohibition was starting in the United States and Hitler presented his National Socialist Programme to the German Workers’ Party. The Candy Box has seen Spitfires and enemy aircraft overhead, and, on its doorstep, markets, concerts, fair rides, Christmas celebrations, meetings of the local hunt and much, much more, Howard Bayliss adding: “The shop is in such a superb location, right in the heart of Horsham and quite often visitors pop in, saying that they’re so pleased to see it still thriving because it was an important part of their childhood when they were growing up in the area.” Long term local resident Hugh Waller sums up the customers’ appreciation of the Candy Box saying: “It is a real piece of Horsham’s history and shoppers get a warm welcome when they enter. I feel very strongly that these increasingly rare independent businesses must survive, so long may it continue!” The Candy Box, 21 Carfax, Horsham RH12 1EB – Horsham 254174 – a convenient place to pick up your District Post!

have been carefully constructed and include: increased daylight to eliminate stress, installation of security measures for safety, acoustic provisions to minimise noise disruptions, green outdoor spaces and ornamental boundaries to improve the wellbeing of the tenants who will occupy the properties. This latest development is made up of nine self-contained flats and will enable households to remain in the District and close to invaluable support connections with social and family networks. Cabinet Member for Community and Wellbeing, Cllr Tricia Youtan, commented: “As a council we will always seek wherever possible to

prevent homelessness in the best way we can. “I am delighted that the Council has completed another development of temporary accommodation to support households managing the challenges of being made homeless. “Temporary accommodation is a far better option for local households in priority need than bed and breakfast accommodation which is the usual alternative in these circumstances. “As always, prevention is better than cure. Anyone experiencing challenges with their housing circumstances is urged to contact the Council’s homelessness team as soon as possible”.

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Age UK brand partners team up to become bigger and better for older people locally From February 2020, Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and Age UK Horsham District will be working together in a close partnership, to provide services for older people in the area. The partnership, which may lead to a full merger, allows the charities to share their expertise, resources and local knowledge, ensuring services are sustainable and able to help more people than ever before. Existing services will continue to be delivered by dedicated staff

and volunteers in Horsham and it is anticipated that the partnership will allow the development of new activities and support options for people aged 50+. Overheads will also be reduced, meaning more of each donation can be directly invested in services. Maureen Vallon, Chair of Age UK Horsham District, said: “The decision to work with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove like this makes perfect sense. Rather than compete in the same area, we can now pool our resources, to create the best possible services

in terms of choice and quality. Whether it’s loneliness, frailty, money worries or just an empty social calendar, we’re proud people in Horsham District can turn to us. Both charities are ambitious and our vision is to keep growing, so we can be here for older people for many years to come.” Helen Rice, Chief Executive at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, said: “After a successful merger with Age UK Brighton & Hove, we know first-hand how pooling resources makes charities more efficient and effective. Older

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Help town to remember Horshamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wartime sweethearts this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Horsham District Council, in partnership with Swan Walk Shopping Centre, is encouraging the community to remember its wartime sweethearts this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day as it prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe over the Bank Holiday weekend of 8 to 10 May (VE 75 Weekend). In the first of several local initiatives to mark this national commemoration, a number of banners and posters featuring pictures of local wartime sweethearts from Horsham Museum will be appearing around the town. There is even a selfie photo point being set up in Swan Walk encouraging todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s couples to share their own pictures using the hashtag #horshamsweethearts .

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Storrington community Day set for 27 June From 1pm to 5pm on the Hormare Recreation Ground, Storrington The Storrington Village Day organising committee has started planning for this grand summer community event and promises a fun day of singing and dancing by local school children, a funfair and games, dog show, Morris Dancing, bar and bbq, Lions giant book fair, grand raffle, a display of classic cars from SADCASE enthusiasts, a scarecrow building competition, teas and cakes, as well as lots of charity, craft and trade stalls. This free annual event was revived last year and is led by The Rotary Club of Storrington & Pulborough District with strong support from Storrington & Sullington Parish Council and local

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Christ’s Hospital School hosted a special event around Rail Safety, on Tuesday 4 February, in conjunction with Sussex Community Rail. The event was attended by Year 5 pupils from five different primary schools, including Arunside Primary School, Greenway Academy, Shelley Primary School, St John’s Catholic Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School. The event, which took place in the Art Department at Christ’s Hospital, began with a fun and educational rail safety workshop, courtesy of Sussex Community Rail Partnership. The 18 children then used the knowledge they had acquired to design and create posters for the purpose of promoting rail safety, under the guidance of Christ’s Hospital Art Teachers. The resulting set of colourful Rail Safety Posters will have text and logos added by the CH Art teachers and will go on to be displayed across railway stations on the Arun Valley Line (from Gatwick to Chichester) for Rail Safety Week in June. “The pupils were a delight to work with,” said Maddy Mills, Education Officer for the Sussex Community Rail Partnership, “The workshop

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At an event hosted by Collyer’s, students recently gained an insight into the world of film and TV classification from a specialist BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) classifier, Joe Ruocco. Students were given a fascinating insight into the process whereby the BBFC applies its famous age rating cards, and saw the impact different classifications could have on the profitability of a cinematic release. The group learned about the processes the BBFC applies to reach its judgements and also saw the way their role has expanded into online media in the clas-

sification of films and TV for Netflix and Amazon. Students asked Joe a range of searching questions at the end, the most humorous being “How do I get your job?”! Jonathan Nunns, Collyer’s Head of Media, was thrilled: “Joe Ruocco is an engaging, charismatic and inspiring speaker. This was a brilliant event. It really brought the hidden world of classification into the students’ lives and showed the essential role of the age ratings in bringing films to the public. We owe huge thanks to Joe and the BBFC for making this event possible.”

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Friends of Horsham Park award Collyer’s prize The Friends of Horsham Park have awarded a photographic prize to Tilly Stone, from Collyer’s Art and Photography department. Three of her photos were shortlisted for the award, with the winning entry a stunning sky with low sun and trailing clouds over Horsham Pond. It can be viewed on the Friends’ new website, along with the shortlisted photos, at: https://friendsofhorshampark. co.uk/competitions/ The competition was organised by the Friends of Horsham Park for all within the Collyer’s community. Students and staff were asked to focus on capturing what they love about the neighbouring Horsham Park. Sally Sanderson, Chair of the Friends of Horsham Park, said: “The entries were of a very high standard and it was difficult shortlisting the photos. There were some dazzling ones of light through the trees and of colours in the park. We loved the quirky images and different lighting which gave familiar places a new perspective. The competition was such a success that we will be repeating it again this year.” Laura Andrews, Head of Pho-

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captured the imagination of Collyer’s staff and students and we are delighted to work with Sally Sanderson, Alison Farrell and everyone at the Friends of Horsham Park. Huge congratulations to Tilly Stone, who is clearly a gifted photographer.”

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of local Horsham acupuncturist Horsham District Council successfully took an unlicensed acupuncturist from Horsham town centre to court (week commencing 27 January). The acupuncturist, Ms Yao Weinx known as LALA was found guilty of causing burns to an eighty-six year old pensioner. Worthing magistrates rejected the not guilty plea, concluding Ms Yao did cause an injury of significant harm, and displayed a wilful blindness to risk. Sentencing Ms Yao Wenix to twenty six weeks imprisonment suspended for 12 months and awarding costs of almost £6000, the court concluded the general public had been exposed to harm and confirmed to Ms Yao she now

The Secret Garden Creating a secret oasis of calm in your garden that provides a bit of privacy and a peaceful place to sit and relax or catch up with friends and family doesn’t have to be complicated or costly. By taking some simple garden planning ideas and adapting them to your own outside living space you can achieve your perfect hideaway without resorting to planting a huge conifer hedge. If your existing fencing is unsightly give it a makeover by painting it or covering it in climbing plants. Climbers will add softness and greenery to a fence, encourage wildlife and provide fragrance. And, if you choose wisely, they can also be evergreen that gives a bit of structure to the garden in winter. Jasmine is a classic scented climber, whilst something like Clematis armandii is semi-evergreen. A covered seating area not only adds a bit of height, it allows you to have a secluded hideaway in which to enjoy your garden well into the late summer evenings. A corner of the garden can be a good place to build a structure with a solid roof – or an open roof decked in climbers. Clematis montana will cover a pergola in no time, or for repeatflowering go for scented roses. Evergreen screening is very effective at blocking out unsightly views whilst at the same time providing a sense of seclusion. For the smaller gardens have a row of single trees or trained trees, whose branches become dense over time such as the evergreen Magnolia grandiflora or Acer platanoides for training. Alternatively you could plant hedging that provides shelter

and acts as a sound barrier. Try a living wall with different species of herbaceous plants, including edibles, grown in pockets and fixed to a wall (great for adding interest to plain brickwork). An arbour makes a delightful seating space and can be erected against a fence or the side of a house or be freestanding. Smothered in jasmine, wisteria, roses or evergreen climbers, it’s not only lovely to look at but a natural sanctuary and with the addition of a bench or garden seating can be a go-to place for unwinding at the end of the day. As dreams of sitting in a sunny spot in the garden get closer to becoming a reality as the days get longer, there are still things that need doing in the garden. As the RHS says, this month there are signs of the approaching spring, with bulbs appearing and wildlife waking up as light levels and temperatures increase. Outdoors, as the garden comes to life again, it’s time to prune shrubs and climbers, such as Wisteria as well as evergreen hedges. Jobs for this month should include: Prepare vegetable seed beds and sow vegetables under cover Chit potato tubers Protect blossom on apricots and peaches Net fruit and vegetables to keep the birds off Prune winter flowering shrubs that have finished Divide bulbs such as snowdrops Prune Wisteria Prune hardy evergreen hedges Prune conservatory climbers Cut back deciduous grasses and remove dead grass from evergreen grasses.

had a criminal record. The unlicensed acupuncturist should not have treated the pensioner, who had hoped to find relief for her hip, but instead was left with a serious debilitating burn injury to her ankle. The lady was not aware that the law requires an operator’s licence to be displayed, and was shocked to find the business uninsured, unlicensed and operating illegally. The visit, which took place in 2017, resulted in excruciating pain, permanent scarring and loss of mobility for the lady in question. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Community Matters and Wellbeing, Cllr Tricia Youtan, commented on the prosecution: “This was an extremely

shocking case which resulted in severe injuries. “Putting the public’s health and safety first is key for us as a council and we take offences like this very seriously. It is heartening that the courts share our views. “Our Environmental Health team will continue to do all within its power to make sure that local businesses comply so that the public are not exposed to harmful risks.” Businesses seeking help and advice regarding health and safety measures should contact the Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing team at publichealth.licensing@horsham.gov.uk or call 01403 215641.

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Mum-of-three becomes first female Vicar of Horsham Mum-of-three The Reverend Canon Lisa Barnett has become the first female vicar of Horsham, following her appointment as Team Rector of St Mary’s Church. Her appointment at St Mary’s was confirmed by the Bishop of Chichester, Dr Martin Warner, during a licensing service at the church on Thursday, February 6. As well as leading the team at the town’s biggest church, Rev Barnett will also support St Leonard’s Church in Cambridge Road and Holy Trinity in Rushams Road. Rev Barnett, who grew up in Worthing, began her working life as a teacher, but later trained for ordination and served as vicar of St Augustine’s, Scaynes Hill, near Haywards Heath for eight years.

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She said of her new role: “Over recent months I have felt increasingly called to join the team at St Mary’s Horsham, and am delighted to take up the post of Team Rector. I am really looking forward to getting to know the congregation and the wider Horsham community. My aim is to both continue and build on the excellent work of mission and ministry in Horsham. “Having a woman vicar is still a big deal and there aren’t many who are leading big churches.” On top of her work as a parish vicar, Rev Barnett plays a pivotal role in recruiting new members of the clergy in Sussex and is the and she is one of the assistant diocesan directors of ordinands (ADDO). She became the first vicar in the Diocese of Chichester to have taken maternity leave, and has

actively supported other young women considering ordained ministry, and this was recognised in her recent appointment as an honorary canon of Chichester Cathedral. She said: “I really enjoy mentoring and particularly supporting women who are exploring ordination. I’m thrilled that I will be able to continue this work as part of my new role.” Rev Barnett and her husband Stephen have three children; seven-year-old twins Amy and Cara, and three-year-old Ross. Mr Barnett combines part-time work running a dementia club, with consultancy work with charities and social entrepreneurs. Rev Barnett replaces Guy Bridgewater, who left the parish in late 2018 to take up a new post at Bath Abbey.

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After a short break to avoid the wet and cold weather, Horsham Scooter Safety is once again offering Safety Sessions to local mobility scooter drivers. Formed in 2018 by volunteers, the Sessions help scooter drivers to be safer on their machines by early recognition of possible hazards and showing how to deal with them. The free, 90-minute sessions are usually held in the town on Wednesday afternoons but they have also been held in Pulborough, Henfield and Billingshurst. Attendees may have their own scooters or be thinking of getting one. At each session, by appointment, there there will be a scooter available to ride. Volunteer, Scooter Tutor, Tony Ediss explained: “Even experienced scooter drivers benefit from a Safety Session as it is easy to fall into bad driving habits and a reminder of better ways could help avoid an accident. Reports of scooter accidents regularly appear in the newspapers and we know that with a bit more care, most could have been avoided. “We recommend a session with

us before buying a scooter as it can help in choosing and gives a person a good grounding in basic scooter safety. There is no cost to a scooter driver, other than giving up 90 minutes of their time. Their gain is added safety.” This is not a test and there is no pass or fail. The friendly Scooter Tutors talk on a one-to-one basis with each driver and accompany them on a short tour of local pavements whilst advising on coping with pedestrians, dogs on leads, crossing roads and unexpected obstructions. The Highway Code states that scooter drivers ‘should give pedestrians priority and show consideration for other pavement users’ (Rule 38). The Scooter Tutors make that very clear at all Sessions. They emphasise that when approaching people on narrow pavements, drivers should slow down or stop and, with a smile, invite the pedestrians to walk past. Considerate scooter drivers will win friends. For more information, phone 01403 269384 or by view the website at horshamscootersafety. org.uk

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Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity Business Ambassador for fifth year Nasser is owner of Business Pulse based in Horsham and has been in partnership with Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity since 2015. He has been an invaluable advocate for us, providing us with great introductions to other businesses (some of whom are his clients and others whom he thinks we could and should be meeting). And through these contacts, we have gained a number of corporate champions. In addition, Nass has organised an-

Modern business unit available in Redkiln Way, Horsham A modern, end of terrace business unit with a mix of offices and workshop accommodation has become available through Henry Adams Commercial in Horsham. The two-storey premises is set within the Genesis Business Centre which is located about a mile north of Horsham town centre on the southern side of Redkiln Way. Andrew Algar, Head of Commercial Property at Henry Adams Horsham, said, “This is a smart, modern property which is convenient to reach by car as well as being accessible to Horsham & Littlehaven stations and close to the centre of Horsham. The unit is available to let for a term to be agreed or the owner may consider a sale subject to negotiations. The property could therefore have a range of options and potential for

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nual corporate networking days at the races for our benefit that have raised considerable funds for the Charity . Pilar Cloud, Executive Manager at DVLCC, says ”Nass’ efforts for us behind the scenes have been significant. He is a fantastic champion for this Charity – he understands the importance of charities and businesses working together (and in a plethora of different ways), and ensuring that we are able to share our

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more widely.” Nass said “Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity is a wonderful charity and I am honoured to be have been asked to become a Business Ambassador. I am delighted to give my corporate support by organising a couple of events each year, including an annual race day to raise funds and networking opportunities for introductions to other businesses who may wish to partner with the Charity.”

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service over hybrid fibre-andcopper-based broadband, which meant slower speeds and dropped connections- especially during peak times. Full fibre, on the other hand, connects fibre from the exchange directly into homes and offices- and this makes a massive difference in terms of speed and reliability.Hey!Broadband offers Gigabit internet speeds for both downloading Sign up and uploading- a whopping twenty-two times heybroadband.co.uk faster than the average broadband speed in the U.K. Now many Horsham residents can go beyond the limits of copper

wire and upgrade their broadband to a full fibre connection, which is better suited to the needs of today’s households. It allows residents to connect several of the latest devices simultaneously such as 4K TV and low-latency HD games - and get full speed and no interruptions in service, even at peak times. Hey!Broadband also offers full fibre solutions Call for businesses. In us addition to Gigabit they can 0808speed, 168 1616 have bespoke solutions including leased lines and enhanced SLAs (Service Level Agreements) to suit each business’s needs.

Ahead of the launch, Horsham Council’s Cabinet Member for the Local Economy, Cllr Paul Clarke, said: “We welcome the news that some residents of Horsham will soon have an opportunity to benefit from gigabit-capable broadband. “This is an exciting time and I am pleased we are getting on the front foot by discussing with suppliers how best to develop attractive commercial models to deliver better broadband coverage.” This long-awaited full fibre has been deployed by F&W Networks, a fibre infrastructure company. Its sister company, Hey!Broadband, sells broadband services on its network. Together, the companies plan to expand into other regions across the UK to bring full-fibre broadband to communities, as only 11% of homes in a few areas in the UK today have access to full fibre. Anyone who is interested in having the full fibre network deployed in their neighbourhood are encouraged to register their interest online on www.heybroadband. co.uk, or to call Hey!Broadband  on 0808 168 1616 or alternatively email them at info@heyb.co.uk; Doing so is free with no commitment to join. Those who register will be contacted as soon as there is any change to their coverage status.

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Charities call for public support to receive £1,000 funding Three charities are hoping to be the recipients of £1,000 after being shortlisted as part of the ‘Proud to be Local’ initiative run by Kingsfold-based business NYEs Building Supplies. The builders’ merchant has announced the three finalists to make it onto the shortlist and is calling out to the public to vote for its favourite. The group with the most votes will win. The three causes that have been shortlisted are: The HOPE Charity Project, Findon The HOPE Charity Project has been set up to help families in Sussex and surrounding areas struggling to support their

children who are suffering from mental health issues. The charity offers compassion and comfort to the children, their parents and siblings through counselling, animal therapy, creative groups and parental support. The £1,000 would go towards running the services it offers. Ten Little Toes Baby Bank, Cowfold Ten Little Toes supports those in financial difficulties to bring up and support their babies and young children by providing essential equipment and clothing. The charity runs four baby banks for drop off and collection at Cowfold, Crawley, Worthing and Broadbridge Heath. Run by a team

of just four volunteers, it receives no funding. The £1,000 would be used to help support more families and create more storage space for donations. Upon Butterfly Wings, Crawley Upon Butterfly Wings provides comfort and a small sense of ‘normality’ to bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of their baby. Since the charity was set up in October 2011, it has donated thousands of knitted, crocheted and sewn burial clothing, blankets, cribs and teddies to hospitals, mortuaries and bereavement

services across the UK. The money will be used to help fund the costs associated with packaging and delivering these items. Rex Nye, who is Managing Director of NYEs Building Supplies, said: “There are three ways for people to vote - Facebook, at our depot and via email. Everyone is welcome to vote using all three methods and it is a great way to maximise the chances of winning for each group. We wish our three finalists the very best of luck.”

Votes can be cast in three simple ways. Either by visiting NYEs Building Supplies depot in Kingsfold along the A24 and posting a token in the relevant voting box, clicking the chosen group on the poll that will be pinned to the top of NYEs Facebook page, or by emailing proudtobelocal@dwnye. co.uk and putting the name of the group being voted for in the subject line (only one email vote per address will be counted). Voting will close at midnight on Sunday 15 March 2020.

Drusillas hands over cheque to Charity of the Year, The Children with Cancer Fund The results are in and Drusillas Park is pleased to announce that they raised a brilliant £2372.05 for their 2019 Charity of the Year, The Children with Cancer Fund. A cheque was handed to The Children with Cancer Fund last week, which represented the sum of donations raised by the Park over the course of last year. In addition to this, The Children with Cancer Fund also raised extra funds from awareness days hosted at Drusillas at various points throughout 2019. The Children with Cancer Fund was formed in July 1998 and is made up of a small voluntary group of family and friends. The charity strives to enable the families of children with cancer to have a quality of life that we would hope to have ourselves. Chloe Matthews, Community Fundraiser for The Children with Cancer Fund, said: “A lot of work involves arranging treats or buying children and families something they have missed out on, normally due to the fact that their money has been spent fighting the illness or burning up petrol going to and from the hospital for treatment. “We had a fantastic day at

Drusillas when they hosted our families for a group visit and we are so grateful to them for their continued support last year. The team here at The Children with Cancer Fund were so pleased to be the park’s chosen charity for 2019 and really enjoyed working together.” Drusillas’ handsome sloth, Gordon, also helped to raise funds for this amazing charity. Every time Gordon was adopted 20% of all the proceeds were donated to The Children with Cancer Fund. Drusillas’ Director, Cassie Poland, commented: “We were thrilled to be working with The Children with Cancer Fund last year. As Drusillas Park is enjoyed by so many young families it is very important to us to support a charity that provides such amazing care for children. We were very proud to partner with The Children with Cancer Fund.” Located just off the A27 in Alfriston, Drusillas Park is open daily from 10am. For more information please telephone 01323 874100 or visit www.drusillas.co.uk. For more information on The Children with Cancer Fund please visit www.childrenwithcancerfund.org.uk/

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Exciting new events at Amberley Museum planned for this year Opening over the winter for the first time has proved to be a successful experiment for Amberley Museum and attention now turns to the events programme for 2020. As well as the traditional industrial and transport-themed weekends and school holiday family activities, there are some new fixtures on the events calendar to thrill both existing and new visitors, including Steampunk, a Sculpture Trail and a weekend devoted to James Bond.

Following a successful taster event last November, Steampunk returns to Amberley on 14th & 15 June. The Museum’s industrial and transport backdrop is a natural fit for steampunk, which celebrates the future from a Victorian perspective, with clock-work and steam-powered machinery playing a big part. Steampunkers will be attending in their finery - ladies in wonderful Victorian burlesque dresses and gentlemen in goggle-shod top hats and all

manner of costumes to become retro-industrial businessmen, Victorian sci-fi characters or military veterans. The event promises to be quite an experience for those new to the genre, but photography is welcome and there will be trade stands for visitors to acquire their very own outfits and steampunk memorabilia. Musical entertainment is planned throughout the weekend, including a cabaret on Saturday night, with acts including The Captain of the Lost Waves, Sheriff

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Two musical acts will perform Bond themes over the weekend – ‘Vintage Candy’, a Sussex based duo and ‘Sarah Sussex Violinist’ will be coming along to provide some exciting violin interpretations of Bond and other cinematic theme music. Museum staff and volunteers will stage a humorous re-enactment of film scenes at Amberley involving Zorin and his workers, James Bond and Stacey Sutton. The original Zorin train engine and trucks will be running in and out of the mine entrance. It is hoped that visitors will come dressed as Bond or co-stars and win spot prizes for best dressed – with younger aspiring spies or actors taking part. The event will co-incidentally precede the release at the beginning of April of the 25th Bond film No Time to Die. All events (apart from the evening Steampunk cabaret on 14 June) are included in normal admission prices. Gift-aided tickets are £15 for adults, £13 for concessions and £8 for children aged 4-15 (under 5s free). Family tickets start at £31. Amberley Museum is open 10am until 4.30pm Wednesdays to Sundays with last entry one hour before closing. The Limeburners Café serves a variety of sandwiches and snacks with hot food at lunchtime.

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Five wine inspired treats for your mum this Mother’s Day Our mum does a lot for us throughout the year, and sometimes it can be easy to forget to let her know just how much she means to you. Mother’s Day is fast approaching, so it’s the perfect opportunity to make her feel extra special and really spoil her for the day. We’ve come up with a selection of great gift ideas for all the amazing wine-loving mums out there, so have a read below to find the perfect gift to say thanks for all she does for you on Sunday 22nd March. Wine tasting at home Why not set up a wine tasting at home? Get a few of your mums favourite wines in, select a menu of food pairings to sample with each wine and relax as you enjoy each other’s company. You could choose to pair your wines with canapes, cheese or even chocolate. Taste each wine alone first, and then compare how the taste differs when enjoyed with your chosen food pairings. This is a great way to really test your wine tasting skills, whilst also enjoying some quality time together. Chocolate wine truffles If your mum is as much of a chocoholic as she is a wine lover, then why not combine the two

and gift her a box of luxury chocolate wine truffles? Local chocolatiers, Noble and Stace, make a delicious collection of hand dipped and decorated truffles featuring Sparkling Wines from a variety of local Sussex Vineyards. Vineyard tour and lunch What says ‘I love you’ more than planning a day out to spend some quality time together, doing something she loves? As the weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer, late March is the perfect time to visit a local vineyard for a tour of their estate. Bolney Wine Estate in West Sussex offers a unique vineyard experience where you can stroll through the acres of vines and marvel at the many different varieties of grapes that go into their fantastic wines. They have a range of tours including a cheese and wine tasting and an afternoon tea package to treat you mum to. What’s more, if you visit over the Mother’s Day weekend, you can enjoy 20% off their tours when booking. Visit bolneywineestate. com for more information. They also have The Eighteen Acre Café and Restaurant where you can indulge in brunch or Sunday roast, and this Mother’s Day you’ll even get a complimentary

A Unique Tribute to a Legend This is it, people. The moment has arrived... Following a one-off, sell-out show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last summer, Tim Vine is bringing Plastic Elvis to a town near you. Backed by the amazing ‘The High Noon Band’, Plastic Elvis will shake, smoulder, and try to control his hair. In the end, he’ll break your heart as he belts out some of the King’s greatest hits; and with special guests John Archer as Big Buddy Holly, and songwriting legend David Martin (who wrote four songs for the real Elvis). Tim says: “This isn’t a stand up show, but a concert dedicated to my

favourite performer. When I was eleven years old, I would stand in front of my bedroom mirror and mime to the whole of 1972’s Elvis: As Recorded at Madison Square Garden album. This is a tribute act that is forty years in the making. Well, the waiting is over. It’s time to go public.” Warning: this show may contain moves that even Plastic Elvis himself isn’t expecting. Performance: Saturday 23 May, The Hawth, Crawley. Tickets: Available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www. hawth.co.uk

glass of Bolney Bubbly for your mum to enjoy. Countryside walks through the vines Bolney is a beautiful part of the world, located in the heart of rural Sussex. Surrounded by acres of countryside and an abundance of wildlife all around, it really is a haven of peace and tranquillity. There are a whole host of walks you can enjoy in and around Bolney, and many of these take you through the very vines that create

the wine estates award-winning products. Venture through the woodland, visit Bolney village and explore the vines with your mum this Mother’s Day. If you come in the morning you might even spot roe deer slinking between the vines, and by afternoon the dragonflies will be out. You could even make an occasion of it and pack up a delicious picnic to enjoy on route. Wine hamper Make up a bespoke hamper for

your mum to indulge in to show her just how much she means to you. Include a bottle of her favourite wine, a box of luxury chocolates, a candle featuring her favourite scents and a good book about English Wine such as ‘A Taste of English Wine: An Introduction to English Wine and the Vineyards of Britain’ for her to sit back and enjoy as she relaxes in the spring sunshine. For further ideas and inspiration, visit bolneywineestate.com.

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Iron Tyger The Railway Inn - Billingshurst 21:00 - 23:00 Paul Cassey The Red Deer - Horsham 20:30 - 23:00 Paul Stanworth The Stout House - Horsham 21:00 - 23:00 Tubesnake Boogie Band The REC Rooms - Horsham 19:30 - 23:00 Open Mic Warnham Comrades Club Warnham 20:30 - 23:00 Amanda Rose The Tipsy Fox - Horsham 20:30 - 23:00

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Singles Night with Stephen Leppard The Crown - Horsham 21:00 - 23:00 Something Else Duo The Holmbush Inn - Horsham 20:30 - 23:00 Jukebox 6 The King’s Head, Billingshurst Billingshurst 20:30 - 23:00 Startled Hamsters The Partridge - Partridge Green 20:00 - 23:00 Plain English The Malt Shovel - Horsham 20:30 - 23:00 The Quicks The Tipsy Fox - Horsham 20:30 - 23:00 The Blockheads The REC Rooms - Horsham 19:30 - 23:00

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Horsham Folk Club Normandy Centre - Horsham 20:00 - 23:00 Mike Dobie The Bear - Horsham 16:00 - 19:00 The Hangover Session The Malt Shovel - Horsham 15:00 - 18:00 Sunday Session: Liam Carter Queen’s Head, Barns Green Horsham 16:00 - 19:00 Tailspin The Jolly Tanners - Staplefield 16:00 - 19:00

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Jazz Jam The King’s Arms, Billingshurst Billingshurst 20:00 - 23:00 Warnham Jazz Club Warnham Comrades Club Warnham 20:00 - 23:00

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Top duo happy to be back in Horsham

Described by Mike Harding as “one of the hardest-working acts on the folk scene”, Winter Wilson have certainly lived up to this description over recent years. Now, three years after their last appearance, the duo bring their sublime music and sense of “joyous rebellion” back to Horsham on Sunday 16th February. Already well known around the UK’s folk clubs and festivals, Kip Winter (vocals, piano accordion, flute, guitar) and Dave Wilson (vocals, guitar, banjo) became full-time musicians in 2012 and haven’t looked back since. In addition to extensive tours of the UK and Western Europe, the pair have toured Australia (twice), New Zealand and Canada. “Nearly eight years on, it still feels like a bit of a dream,” the couple told us. “Mind you, it’s hard work too, and Tal-

lullah (our trusty campervan) has covered an awful lot of miles all over Europe”. Whilst their nine studio albums have met with critical acclaim, it is in live performance that Winter Wilson really excel, bringing a sense of intimacy to every venue, whether it be a tiny house concert or a festival main stage. Indeed it was their live performances and stage presence that led to the pair being invited to tour with folk-rock legends Fairport Convention in 2018, an opportunity that was just too good to miss. “We were thrilled,” commented Kip, “and it just got better as the 29 date tour progressed. At the end of the tour we were also invited to appear with Fairport on stage at Cropredy Festival, in front of almost 20,000 people!” Winter Wilson then released “Live & Unconventional”, a live album, recorded on the tour and featuring members of Fairport on three tracks. “Loads of people had suggested that we release a live album,” said Dave, “and let’s face it, there wasn’t going to be a better chance to record one.” Once again the critics loved it: “If you need evidence of just how special the duo Winter Wilson is, then Live & Unconventional delivers in abundance. From track one.... they clearly have those attending in the palm of a very ca-

pable hand.” Steve Caseman, RnR Magazine “A glorious parade of 15 songs and just enough of the betweensong presence to show how persuasive a live draw the couple are.” David Kidman, LivingTradition Magazine “From the first notes Kip and Dave exude confidence and I realised how well the songs I’ve only heard as studio recordings have developed in the live set. If Live & Unconventional doesn’t promote Winter Wilson up to the next division there is no justice.” Dai Jeffries, Folking.com So what’s next for Winter Wilson? “Well, this year we’ll be touring all over the UK, and there’s a couple of trips over to Germany and the Netherlands, plus possibly a return to Canada. It’ll be tiring, but we wouldn’t have it any other way!” If you’d like to see (and hear!) what all the fuss is about, then Winter Wilson will be playing at Horsham Folk Club from 8pm on Sunday 16th February. The club meets every Sunday evening from 8pm till 10:30 at the Normandy Centre on Denne Road and promises a warm welcome for performers and audience members alike. Entry costs just £8 on the door (or £5 for members). For further information, please visit www. horshamfolkclub.co.uk

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Star of Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Clinton Baptiste hits with “The Paranormalist Returns!” for Best Comedy at the British Podcast Awards. Clinton Baptiste’s Paranormal Podcast also continues to sit high in the podcast charts. Recent TV appearances include Brassic and In the Long Run, both for Sky One, Don’t Tell The Driver for BBC2; and for film,

The Devil Outside released earlier this year. As a writer, Alex has written for Alistair McGowan, Ronni Ancona, Paul O’Grady, Iain Lee and Lewis Macleod. In 2016, he wrote the Radio 4 comedy series Barry’s Lunch Club featuring his creation, Barry.

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the Afternoon and Noel Edmonds’ Channel 4 quiz Cheap Cheap Cheap. Among various acting roles are a number of credits with Kenneth Branagh – who he met as a child actor of 14 years of age whilst in the West End play Another Country. Later, he joined Branagh’s Renaissance Theatre Company, touring with Richard Briers. He also appeared in Branagh’s films Peter’s Friends and Much Ado About Nothing. Alex played the role of Simon Marriel in the 1995 feature film Haunted, alongside Anthony Andrews, John Gielgud and Kate Beckinsale. He was part of the BBC Radio Drama Company for a year, and has appeared in scores of radio plays ever since. Currently, he plays Brian in the BBC Radio comedy Clare in The Community. Alex is also well known for his work with comedian Peter Kay appearing in That Peter Kay Thing as Sparky as well as Phoenix Nights as Clinton Baptiste. He revived Clinton Baptiste for an appearance in Peter Kay’s Britain’s Got the Pop Factor. In 2015, he also revived the character for Manchester Arena’s Phoenix Nights Live, which raised £6 million for Comic Relief. Recently has been gigging as Clinton Baptiste on the London circuit and also performing as Barry with his double act partner Angelos Epithemiou (BBC1’s Shooting Stars). His work with Angelos was recently nominated

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Due to popular demand, the tour of ‘Clinton Baptiste – The Paranomalist Returns’ has been extended into 2020 with thirty new dates added, taking it into the spring of next year. The added dates will take the paranormalist sensation further across the UK with a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the Celestial Curtains. In The Paranormalist Returns tour, suitable for ages 14+, Clinton will give readings to audience members up and down the land, offering advice from beyond the grave. He will predict their futures, tell them about their pasts and perform all manner of spooky stuff an’ that. But more, he tells the story of his demise, his comeback and finally… on this special night, he will attempt to pass over to The Other Side … and return (before the venue throw the audience out)... with THE ANSWER! Clinton Baptiste is the hapless, clumsily inaccurate and occasionally brutal clairvoyant medium and psychic created by the comedy actor Alex Lowe for Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4 sitcom Phoenix Nights back in 2001. Now, some eighteen years after the show aired, Clinton returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation. Alex Lowe is well known for playing ‘Barry from Watford’, his wondrous 82 year old creation from Radio 2’s Steve Wright in

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Win a meal for 2 + drinks and 2 tickets to see Rudesix at The Rec Rooms Horsham Youthful and vibrant band on a mission to revamp ska and reggae music, delivering your favoured familiar sounds with a fresh touch. Expect covers of old school tunes from The Specials and The Selecter as well as Toots and The Maytals and Max Romeo that will become your new favourites, in addition to refreshing original music to have you skanking away. Based mostly in Nuneaton town just next to the original city of two-tone, Coventry, RudeSix are a six-piece band who play ska and reggae music in their own unique way. Originally formed as a continuation of a school ‘soul band’, they formerly played together as ‘The Press’; covering mostly soul hits. However after a few lineup changes over the years and as

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the members simultaneously grew more passionate to ska and reggae music they felt change was needed. In the summer of 2018, RudeSix was born. The band revamped their sound and image and headed to the studio to record their debut EP ‘Trip Club’, described as “feisty female vocals dancing over edgy and infectious ska & reggae rhythms” by the highly acclaimed ‘Do The Dog’ ska fanzine, adding “Well worth a listen is RudeSix’s fab debut EP, titled ‘Trip Club’.” RudeSix are constantly breaching out further to new areas so check for shows nearby or get in touch for booking! Original music can also be found on major platforms such as Spotify and iTunes so if you haven’t already, take a listen!

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Tastefully decorated in Tanbridge Park

Tastefully decorated and ready to move into, this property is in a highly sought-after location, within walking distance of Horsham Town Centre. The property was built in 1996 and has been vastly improved by the current owner. Upon entering the property, a doorway to your left leads into the downstairs Cloakroom. Directly in front of you is the door leading to the Living room, which is a spacious and airy room benefiting from a feature fireplace. A further door leads through to the Dining room, a bright room with double sliding doors leading to the Conservatory. The Conservatory is a very welcome addition, providing extra living space and a lovely spot to enjoy views over the garden. The Kitchen has been refitted with a range of base and wall mounted cupboards, there is a door leading to the rear patio and garden area. From the Dining room a staircase rises to the first floor where you will find two double Bedrooms and a family Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has its own en-suite Shower Room, whilst the second bedroom has fitted wardrobes and is serviced by the family bathroom, complete with power shower over the bath; making it ideal for guests. Outside the rear garden has been tastefully landscaped, with an area of lawn bordered by flower beds and a path leading to a rear gate, which leads to the garage. Internal viewings are highly recommended. Call Chesworths on 01403 255420

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Billingshurst Tennis Club appointed Sussex Club of the Year

Tennis Martin Read - Sports Reporter Tennis Sussex held their annual awards event on February 2nd at the Amex Stadium in Brighton, where Richard Cordy, Chairman of Billingshurst Tennis Club, was proud and delighted, to receive the prestigious Club of the Year Award from Lesley Bull, Marketing Manager, RT Williams Insurance Brokers who generously sponsored the event again this year. Richard explaining: “It’s always a tough category but the club successfully saw off a strong field of six other Sussex clubs in the running.” Billingshurst Tennis Club was

nominated for the award by its many members who range from the enthusiastic and successful juniors through to the loyal and experienced seniors. In particular, the judges were impressed with the incredible progress the club has made over the last few years. The club now boasts a modern club house, four outdoor courts, all with floodlighting upgraded to the highest specification LED technology, and two with the latest artificial clay surface enabling play all year round. Members have access to some of the best tennis coaches in the county and many social tennis activities for all ages and abilities. Richard Cordy continued “These

Award Plaques will have pride of place in our clubhouse, for all our members too see, in recognition of what the club has achieved. We always welcome new members so what better time to be a part of the Tennis Sussex Club of the Year! Membership is great value and one of the courts is available for public booking. Visitors are welcome to try out the great facilities for themselves.” More information can be found on the following websites: Billingshurst Tennis Club - https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/billingshursttennisclub R.T. Williams Insurance Brokers -www.rtwwilliams.co.uk

YMCA fade to defeat in disappointing second half Horsham YMCA 1-2 Eastbourne Town Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Having been beaten 5-nil by Eastbourne Town in the league last September and then jettisoned out of the FA Vase by them two weeks later, YM were hoping for revenge at Gorings Mead last Saturday, and after the first half when YM had the edge, three points appeared to be a distinct possibility. But, Eastbourne looked a different team after the break, leading for the last 40 minutes, with YM getting a consolation goal at the very end. Tony Nwachukwu and Matt Daniel broke through early in the game, both coming down in the area without sanction, Johden De Meyer then sending over a cross for Daniel to head just wide. A series of YM incursions followed, before Eastbourne came to the party, but with just a soft shot straight to YM keeper Aaron Jeal. Eastbourne skipper Simon Johnson then ballooned over and Sam Cole blazed well wide, and with YM suddenly under defensive pressure, Dan Bolwell headed over. YM’s Guy Harding then hobbled off, just before the mid point of the half. Daniel subsequently lost out in a close run chase for the ball with Eastbourne keeper Chris Winterton, but did promptly get a shot in, nobody being there to connect with the rebound. After letting fouls come and go without using his whistle, the ref did eventually blow up – for a YM barge – but Eastbourne’s free kick just outside the area was too aerial. Eastbourne were now getting more possession, but without unduly troubling Jeal. A free kick to YM followed, for an elbow to the face, Eastbourne breaking away for Dan Evans to clear off the

line. The ball came up field to Adam Hunt, who tripped at the critical moment, his shot being well adrift, the first half ending goal-less after a YM corner came to nothing. Early in the second half, Jack Langford was through and clear, but shot direct to Jeal, who then needed to dive full length to keep out another Langford strike. Daniel was just off target before YM had a reprieve, an Eastbourne pile driver bouncing back out from the underside of the bar, with Jeal saving the rebound shot. Then, with Eastbourne in the ascendancy, a cross came across from the right for Langford to tap in on the hour mark. Now finding pace, an Eastbourne header went to safety via the crossbar. YM made substitutions and found the side netting, Dean Lovegrove having to avert Eastbourne danger at the other end. Jeal then pulled off a great save from a header, but could only parry the ball away, Bolwell being on hand to get Eastbourne’s second with a quarter of an hour of normal time remaining. With Eastbourne retaining the ball far better, they earned two corners in quick succession, a dangerous cross and a diving header from Cole worrying YM’s defence. Despite Eastbourne’s dominance, YM were awarded a free kick just beyond the area and although that came to nothing, another YM attack culminated with Jack Ryder heading home. Yet, with only 30 seconds left on the clock YM had no further opportunity to claw back a point, Eastbourne deserving to win because of their second half superiority. This Saturday YM head for the coast to take on top of the table Lancing at the Sussex FA Headquarters. Lancing is six points clear of second-placed Newhaven.

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Horsham return to winning ways

Photo by John Lines Saturday February 8 – The BetVictor Isthmian League Premier Division Horsham 2-0 Haringey Borough Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham notched up a comfortable win – ending an unbeaten run, with their first clean sheet for almost a month, and their second win of the year - in front of another good

crowd in pleasant, almost springlike weather, at their Camping World Stadium last Saturday, putting them back into play off contention. Benefiting from consistent possession, Horsham opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Lee Harding pounced on Haringey keeper Jonathan Miles’ failure to gather Greg Cundle’s shot, the ball coming out to Harding, who took the aerial route to get past Miles. A Horsham

Blistering first half display heralds big YMCA win Thursday February 6 – Southern Combination Football League – Under-23 (West) Broadbridge Heath Under 23 1-6 Horsham YMCA U23 Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter On an extremely cold night at the Countryside Stadium, top of the table YMCA’s Under 23 side were very comfortable winners of the local derby at Broadbridge Heath, thanks to a rampant six goal first half performance. The second half was far more even, Heath edging it, but the damage had been done before the interval, leaving Heath far too much to do after the break. Sam Lemon scored from the left in the opening minute, before Johden De Meyer put YM further ahead from the spot, with a welltaken penalty into the top right, following a trip in the box. And, when Leon Eales fired in from the left YM were leading 3-0 with little more than 10 minutes on the clock. YM were maintaining maximum possession, but BBH did have an opportunity when the ball was crossed towards Ben Whiteley, but he was unable to connect. De Meyer then headed into the side netting and a long range shot from Aaron Ryder went wide. Mid way through the half, Lemon broke through, leaving defenders in his wake, before crashing in a great solo goal to put YM four up. Ten minutes later, when Eales was brought down, YM had a free kick just outside the area and after it was put off for a corner, another uncleared set piece followed, leading to Eales blasting in a long range rocket. Heath responded, but Carvalho was thwarted, then YM keeper Jack Webb Olley was tested, ahead of further YM

shots without Alfie Hadfield, busy in the Heath goal, being unduly troubled. Eales was then felled, Hadfield’s excellent diving save kept the penalty out, but, after the red mist descended the keeper was sin-binned off, Pearce scoring from a distance to extend YM’s advantage to 6-0 with half time beckoning. The second half started with a YM corner before Eales had a golden, but missed, opportunity to notch up his hat trick from close quarters. Another YM corner followed, with Sam Lemon firing across the goal. Two YM subs then came into the action, Brad Gill being too aerial, and Simon Lockwood, usually a goalkeeper, seeing his shot pushed clear. After a YM corner, Lockwood broke through again, only to be denied by unsanctioned hand ball. Then, for YM, Ben Harrison’s shot landed on top of the net. To their credit, Heath kept going and were rewarded with two corners in quick succession - and a consolation goal for Harry Balfour in the 89th minute. Lovegrove’s late volley was just wide, but YM had lost rhythm, the advent of subs disrupting the flow. Yet, in the dying moments, they headed just over, before, with the final shot of the game, Lemon hit the post. Heath had put in a better showing in the second half, but their honest assessment was that their overall performance was under par.The win puts YM U23s five points clear at the top after 11 games, with just 13 goals conceded. Lancing is second, having played 14 times. Broadbridge Heath’s first team’s game away to Eastbourne United, scheduled for last Saturday, was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. This Saturday Heath’s senior side return home to welcome Steyning.

free kick by Alex Kelly then thundered wide before Haringey were stirred into action with an attempt from Roman Michael-Percil, but George Bentley in the Horsham goal was not unduly troubled. With the interval beckoning, the Hornets pressed for a second goal, Chris Smith and skipper Jack Brivio combining, only for the promising move to finish with the ball leaving the field. There was still time for Michael-Percil to unleash a shot,

but, again, Bentley was up to the task, the half ending with Horsham a goal up. On the resumption Horsham immediately made their intentions clear, Harding supplying Smith to evade Miles, only to be defeated by the tight angle. Horsham created more chances, but were unable to convert, notably when live wire Harding’s shot was parried by Miles, with Smith being just unable to take advantage. Although Cundle

then pressed to no avail, Haringey were not posing any real threat, a modest effort from Anthos Solomou creating no alarm, until – with a quarter of an hour of normal time remaining – Cundle put the result beyond doubt when he maximised Brivio’s low cross. Horsham made changes and Cundle kept pushing, but, while he connected with another Brivio feed, he was off target. A late opportunity to go further ahead came when Horsham were awarded a penalty in the 90th minute, but the spot kick jinx returned, sub Rob O’Toole being unable to beat Miles’ dive. Dylan Merchant then headed onto the crossbar, but the reverses mattered not, Haringey having long since been well beaten. The win places Horsham sixth on 51 points. Runaway leaders Worthing lost, as did Folkestone, but Worthing has 63 points, and runner up Folkestone 58. Cray Wanderers are third, on 54, Hornchurch fourth on 52, along with Carshalton, fifth. Hornchurch have two games in hand, the other five teams in the top six having all played 29 times. On Saturday Horsham travel to ninth-placed Leatherhead, who beat Bishop’s Strortford 3-1 last weekend.

Deserved draw stems flow of Horsham away defeats Wednesday February 5 – The BetVictor Isthmian League Premier Division Kingstonian 1-1 Horsham Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter The Hornets were delighted to call a halt to their five match losing run when they shared the points with Kingstonian at St George’s Field, Tolworth, in the first engagement between the two sides for over five years. It look a very late goal from Gary Charman to clinch the draw, but it was a well-deserved win, Kingstonian having enjoyed an excellent FA Cup campaign – twice necessitating the rescheduling of the Horsham fixture - and only losing three times in all formats at home this season, belying their mid table position. Horsham took the field with Chris Smith replacing Greg Cundle and Will Miles coming in for Joe Shelley (injured), with Dylan Merchant and Kieran Lavery starting instead of Steve Metcalf and Rob O’Toole respectively. The first half began with intent from both sides, with lusty tackles aplenty, Horsham generating threatening incursions through Harry Mills, Harvey Sparks, Alex Kelly, Smith and, with his head, Lavery, yet none of these opportunities were converted. But, Horsham were relieved when the lively Eddie Dsane’s shot was parried off for a corner, from which a header was bustled off the line. Then, the Hornets had another chance when Jack Brivio,

Lee Harding, and Smith combined only for the final strike to be negated by Fabio Saraiva. When action switched to the other end, Sean Clohessy unleashed a likely looking cross, but keeper George Bentley just managed to push it away. Bentley’s counterpart, ex Hornet Rob Tolfrey, then had to be at his best to keep out a blast from skipper Brivio. After Bennett had tormented the Hornets, first with a header and then a testing drive, Harding broke through, the woodwork coming to Kingstonian’s aid, neither side being able to fashion a goal in the even first half. Play resumed in similar bright mode, Lavery and Harding being in contention, but without effect, until - after another Horsham foray - Kingstonian went in front when the always challenging Hector latched onto a clearance

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and lobbed the advancing Bentley. With Horsham pushing to get back on level terms, a Smith corkscrew evaded the goal. A period of stalemate ensued, with the game in danger of over-heating, Brivio thwarting a Kingstonian attack and then seeking to supply Smith. When Dawson seemed to be violated in the area, Horsham’s penalty appeal fell on deaf ears. Sub Taurean Roberts was then involved in a confrontation with two opponents, but again play was waved on. Niggling fouls took over, creating stoppages, and, with Horsham fans fearing that they would be denied, the equaliser came in extra time - who else but late substitution Gary Charman being in prime position to finalise Horsham’s impressive build up, sending travelling supporters home happy.

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Downhearted YMCA squander two goal lead Tuesday February 11 Southern Combination Football League – Premier Division Hassocks 3-2 Horsham YMCA Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter This was a game that YMCA should have won on paper – and on the field. Prior to the match Hassocks were next to bottom and after seven minutes YM were two goals up and playing well, but Hassocks gradually worked their way into the contest, and, to their credit, kept pressing to be rewarded with an almost posthumous win with three second half goals, YM being reduced to ten men. The game had been rescheduled from February 1st, when the pitch was waterlogged, as it was again in the wake of storm Ciara, but conditions on Tuesday’s cold night were fine for football, and YM began with positive intent. An excellent build up culminated with Sam Lemon’s clean strike, putting YM ahead in the fourth minute, then YM promptly doubled their lead, a cross enabling Lemon to tap in a simple goal from close quarters. YM were ruling the roost, looking likely to win comfortably. A wayward pass let Hassock’s Liam Benson through, but the move fizzled out, before

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Lemon unleashed a long range strike and then broke through again, Johden De Meyer testing the home defence, only to blaze over. After Hassocks pushed forward, getting a corner, Lemon and De Meyer kept the hosts on their toes, but although keeper Charlie Pugh had to dash out to negate YM danger, Hassocks finished the first half strongly. YM keeper Aaron Jeal left his line to quell a foray, Pat Gibbs clearing the rebound from the goal mouth, then Hassocks put a wave of attacks together - James Westlake sending over a floater that Jamie Hillwood was unable to latch onto, followed by a speculative strike ballooning over and, just before the interval, James Littlejohn shooting to Jeal. On the restart it did not appear that Hassocks, pushing hard, were two down. A goal was coming and when Littlejohn hit the bar Westlake slotted home. YM responded with crosses from Lemon and Hunt, but to no avail. Hassocks were hustling for every ball and YM’s plight worsened when, with half an hour remaining, Adam Hunt was given a straight red card for too robust a tackle. From the free kick Westlake shot over and then Harvey Blake’s dangerous cross was punched clear by Jeal, before, in an increasingly rare YM attack, Lemon broke through but was off target. In another Hassocks set piece a Westlake

cannonball crashed off the bar to safety, but an equaliser looked certain. Lemon did respond with two incursions, the second cleared by Pugh, but Littlejohn threatened again. With the clock running down fast YM’s hopes of staying in front were boosted when De Meyer and Jack Ryder combined to earn a corner, but without success, and when Jeal’s onrush at the other end culminated in a collision, the resultant penalty was calmly converted by former YM favourite Phil Johnson. Desperate to salvage a point, YM went on the attack, and, after a corner, sub Tony Nwachukwu broke through, but the score remained level and, with Hassocks going for broke, Jeal did well to catch their high corner. A long delay ensued when the ref was struck in the face by the ball, but Hassocks weren’t to be denied, and in four quick fire corners YM hardly seemed to be competing for the ball and it came as no surprise when George Galbraith-Gibbons headed home to steal the game at the very death, to the understandable jubilation of the Hassocks camp. Having been in undisputed command with a two goal cushion, the outcome was beyond disappointing for YM, frustrated President Ron Moulding telling the District Post: “Hassocks deserved to win, they wanted it more than us.”

Horsham Ladies win well Saturday February 8 – Investec Women’s League – Conference East Horsham 4-2 Canterbury 2nd XI Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Ladies avenged October’s narrow away defeat against Canterbury with a strong win at Christ’s Hospital last Saturday. Fran Crossley put Horsham ahead in the first quarter when she converted Laura Coggins’ pass into the circle with a first time strike high into the goal. Canterbury equalised from a break away, leaving the score at one apiece at the interval. But, the second half was all Horsham, firstly Coggins scoring a slow motion field goal after her first two strikes had been parried. Ladies’ Club Captain Charlotte, “CJ” White, then put in a penalty flick to give Horsham a 3-1 lead, boosted to 4-1 when Rosie Firth

got the ball home. Canterbury got up field, Alice Brett maximising, with her second goal of the match, from a three on one overload, but the game had long since been up for the Kent visitors, creating frustration. Horsham might have scored again, but after the ball was stopped by feet on the line, the resultant penalty flick went begging, for the second week running. Fran Crossley told the District Post: “This was a good result for us – we needed the points! We’ve got a long trip to Chelmsford on Saturday, which might be a bit tougher, although we beat them 2-1 at home in October and they’re one place below us in the table.” Wimbledon is top, with Barnes second, while Horsham is sixth, with Ipswich, 13 points shy of Horsham, bottom and Broxbourne in the penultimate berth, eight behind our ladies.

Horsham deprived by the odd goal at Lewes Photo by Nick Evans

Horsham men’s First XV win prestigious league award Photo courtesty of The Horsham Rugby Club

Saturday February 8 – Premier – Division 2 East Lewes 3-2 Horsham

Rugby Richard Ordidge- Sports Reporter Horsham Rugby Club is delighted to announce that the recipients of the Oracle Contractors & Talenterprize Horsham Rugby Club Team of the Month for January is the Men’s 1st XV. Having been promoted to

London 1 South at the end of last season, which equals the highest level the team has ever played, the boys won all four league fixtures in January, as part of a six match winning run which saw Horsham climb to seventh and has already guaranteed safety and consolidated the team’s

position in this league for next season, which was the objective last September. Declan Nwachukwu heads the try scoring with 15, followed by Vince Everett with 7, while Dan Cass, Jonny Goward and Jordan Smith have made the most appearances (18).

Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter When the teams last met – in the corresponding home fixture in October – Lewes won 6-4, despite Joey Humphreys’ superb hat trick, and, seeking retribution, with their strongest available team and good camaraderie in the squad, Horsham were hoping for three points this time. Although this was not to be, Horsham could well have won after starting well and having more of the ball than Lewes, but it was a learning curve regarding composure for some of Horsham’s younger, less experienced players. Horsham’s goals came from Grieg Baillie and a really impressive strike from Sam Macdonald, set up by Canadian overseas player Matt Barnett. But, Horsham were thwarted by their former goalkeeper Andy Isaacs, now with Lewes he made several outstanding saves – and Horsham only

generated two short corners. Lewes play a very defensive style with a half-court press then fastbreak counters, and Horsham rather played into their hands by giving the ball away to them all too frequently. Harry Heitman, Matt Hickman and Alex Lloyd scored for Lewes, Hickman and Lloyd bring their seasonal tallies to 13 and 10, respectively, Lewes missing a penalty, saved by Horsham keeper Richard Hancock. The game ended with Horsham in command and Lewes in panic mode, but Horsham were left rueing their mistakes. With 18 points available from their final six games, Horsham will be targeting a win when they meet tenth-placed Eastbourne at Christ’s Hospital next Saturday (13.30 pushback). Meanwhile, Horsham remain at the foot of the table with 7 points, below London Academicals, who have 15, and are shaded by a tightly bunched group. After 13 wins from 16 games, Wimbledon is the clear leader, 10 points ahead of current runner up, Old Georgians.

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