HORLEY TC ISSUE 2 MARCH 25

The Town Crier Horley Town Crier, Issue 2, March 2025

Horley Edition Serving the communities of Horley, Smallfield, Gatwick, Copthorne, Burstow, Outwood, Salfords and the surrounding areas

Let’s help one another to do well and prosper!

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Issue 2, March 2025

Horley Town Crier, Issue 2, March 2025

Welcome to the March 2025 issue of the Horley Town Crier !

The cover photograph is by Horley photographer Julie Suttle,

Things are building nicely and the contributions this month from the movers and shakers of our communities have enabled us to create between us the second issue of our vibrant community magazine.

So, very well done to everyone who has played a part in putting this issue together!

I think you will find, dear reader, that the community has provided a varied, interesting and absorbing read.

And just to briefly reiterate some Town Crier Policies regarding free promotion, paid advertising and so forth, please see this page where I've tried to give you a succinct guide.

Columnists

I’m very pleased to acknowledge those who have kindly agreed to contribute a column of tips and advice each month for the general edification and enlightenment of the community.

Benefactors

Benefactors are those who have helped keep the Town Crier show on the road by making a voluntary donation. Their help is very much appreciated.

Thank you!

Sponsors

Sponsors are those who support the Town Crier through paid advertising.

In this issue . . . .

Horley Community Choir page 3 Eatery of the Month page 4 Ace Theatre Company presents . . . page 5 Hello Horley and Beyond! page 6 Horley United FC page 8 Shakespeare Like You’ve Never Seen It page 9 Slimming World page 10 Horley Community Centre page 11 International College of Oriental Medicine p12 Julie Suttle - photographer page 13 Let’s Dance Melange page 14 Unlock more time . . . Page 15 British Sugarcraft Guild page 16 Crawley Down Ladies’Choir page 17 Age Concern page 18 Looking to Sell your Home? page 19 Franklin Music page 20 Poetry page 22 Horley Carnival page 22 Satire page 23 A Recipe that probably won’t kill you page 24 Be Well, Do Well page 25 Horley Lawn Tennis Club page 26 Lady Poisoners of Victorian England page 26 Cake is the Answer . . . page 27 The Horley Singers page 29 Promote Yourself in the Town Crier page 30 Community People page 31 Let’s Dance Chair Cardio page 32 Portland Vets page 33

Submit!

The door is now wide open for your submissions for the April issue. The deadline for the April issue is 6pm on Saturday April 19th.

For a guide as to the type of features we are looking for and how to submit, please visit the Town Crier website here

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To contact the editor, please email: horleytowncrier@gmail.com

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New Community Choir launched in Horley All are welcome!

are taught through call and response, so you don’t need to read music.

Its leader, Philippa Berry, is part of the Natural Voice Network (www.naturalvoice.net) and has been leading Bletchingley Community Choir (https://bletchingleycommunitychoir.org.uk) for the past 13 years. When Bletchingley Community Choir began, the focus was on singing for health and wellbeing. And this is still an important part of its identity as a choir.

We’re living at a great time for choirs. We can probably give Gareth Malone some credit for popularising choral singing in recent years.

Whatever your musical preference, be it musicals, pop, classical, folk music or barbershop, it’s likely that you will find something that appeals.

What is fantastic is that there is now so much academic research proving how good singing is both for physical and mental health and wellbeing, and which formalises people’s lived experience (https://www.singingforhealthnetwork.co.uk/ research-overview).

And so to Horley comes a new community choir. A daytime, open to all, non-auditioning choir. It’s about the joy of singing together, whatever your musical experience.

We sing a range of songs, of different genres, unaccompanied, in unison and in harmony. Songs

Ask anyone who sings regularly, and they’ll tell you that singing and being part of a singing group is good for you!

At Bletchingley, the choir reaches out to the local community, singing in local pubs, at seasonal events, weddings and sadly, also at past members’ funerals. People come together to sing, but they end up sharing so much more.

At present, thanks to some in-kind financial support, Horley Community Choir is able to run sessions at £5 per person per session, on a pay-as-you-go basis.

We’re keen to try and make it affordable for everyone who wants to sing with us.

We meet at St Wilfrid’s Church on Horley Row, Horley RH6 8DF every Wednesday morning during term-time.

So, if you’ve ever thought about singing in a choir, and you’re around during the day on a Wednesday, please come and join us and give it a try.

For more information, check out the Horley Community Choir page on Facebook.

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Eatery of the Month

My Lounge – Gatwick North Terminal Review by Julie Suttle • Seating: Soft chairs, sofas and dining chairs and tables are available in a well-laid out area • Kids' Zone: A football table, arcade-style games and traditional board games are available • Terrace: Outdoor terrace (popular with smokers who cannot smoke anywhere inside the terminal building)

Living so close to Gatwick with its wide choice of low-cost airlines means we have the luxury of taking a day, or short 1 or 2-night trip to many other countries, quite often for less than the cost of the train to the north of England.

To avoid the hustle and bustle, and the game of who can find more than one spare chair so you can sit together, there are a number of lounges in both the North and South terminals, the cost of which is similar to eating a meal with a glass of wine at one of the terminal restaurants. With unlimited drinks and a choice of food (unlimited in some lounges), too, it’s a no brainer for me!

Service: The staff are attentive and courteous, ensuring that all guests in the lounge feel welcomed and cared for. Their efficiency in maintaining the lounge's cleanliness and replenishing the buffet is commendable.

Overall Experience:

An ideal place to start your trip is MY lounge in the Whether you need to North terminal. With its modern décor, comfortable catch up on work, seating and relaxed ambience it’s the perfect place want to enjoy a meal, or simply relax to relax and unwind before your flight. before your flight, Food and Beverage: this lounge provides all the amenities to The lounge offers a diverse menu catering to various tastes and dietary requirements. The buffet make your wait a spread includes fresh salads, hot meals, plus a fun pleasant one. Highly recommended for make-your-own-pancake machine loved by kids and adults alike. The unlimited beverage selection, travellers seeking featuring premium wines, beer on tap, some spirits, comfort and juices, selection of teas and coffee machines, adds convenience. to the ease of being in the lounge rather than the My Lounge Website main terminal departures area.

My Lounge Amenities: Location: North Terminal, Departures Rd, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP • Wi-Fi: Fast and reliable.

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Power points: Plenty

Julie Suttle is a talented photographer. Find out more about her on instagram, here: www.instagram.com/purepicsbyjules 4

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ACE Theatre Company is happy to present Abigail’s Party, a Mike Leigh classic, on the stage this spring.

This satirical comedy first debuted in the 1970s as a satire on the emerging British middle class.

Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry, and everything in between, this play is a must-see.

We have had success in the past with plays such as Bothered and Bewildered, Another Life, and Queen bee Beverly and her materialistic husband Bouncers and Shakers. We are excited to share yet Laurence Moss make for a hilarious duo. Joined by another classic with our audiences - and we hope to overly confident Tony and timid Angela, the see you there!

Coopers, plus Susan Lawson and her nervous disposition, it promises to be an interesting affair!

Our performances are: This is the kind of play that will take you back in time to the 70s - lots of brown, kitsch prints, and cheese and pineapple.

Ifield Barn Theatre, Crawley - Thursday 10th April 7.30pm & Friday 11th April 7.30pm White Hart Barn, Surrey - Saturday 12th April 2.30pm & 7.30pm

ACE Theatre Company is an amateur dramatic group, drawing people from East Grinstead, Crawley, Horley and the surrounding villages.

Tickets are available at: https://www.ticketsource.eu/acetheatrecompany

at St Bart's Church Churches for Horley service 10.30am

We have some Easter Services coming up ...

THURSDAY 18th April at St Francis Church

at St Francis Church Service of the Cross 2pm

5pm Maundy Reflections

EASTER DAY 20th April 6.30am Sunrise Service in the Recreation Ground Family Communion Services at: St Francis 10am St Wilfrid's 10am St Bart's 10.30am

7pm Stripping the Sanctuary GOOD FRIDAY 19th April at St Wilfrid’s Church Churches for Horley family service 10am 5

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Hello Horley and beyond…

held Surrey Fashion Week in 2022, which saw ‘Strictly’ stars open the show, two-time champ and ‘I’m A Celebrity…’ star Oti Mabuse on front row and BRIT Award-winning S Club 7 singer Jo O’Meara headline and launch new music.

by Angela Sara West

Spring has finally sprung, and I sure have a spring in my step after being featured as an “Inspiring Surrey Woman” in Surrey Rocks magazine’s International Women’s Day feature this month what an honour!

Previously held at Denbies in Dorking and Sandown Park Racecourse, this year’s glitzy red-carpet Awards ceremony takes place at G Live, Guildford, this May. Kicking off in style with a Find out how I launched Surrey Fashion Week sparkling cocktail reception, followed by a @surreyfashionweekuk with Surrey’s own Pussycat delectable 4-course meal with wine, world-class Doll Kimberly Wyatt and recently created The entertainment plus an afterparty with DJ and Triple C - Cancer Care Community at dancing, the star-studded ceremony will see live www.thetriplec.co.uk - to fundraise for great causes performances from Reef, Dub Pistols and Boney M. including Surrey’s Royal Marsden cancer hospital, where my husband was treated for acute leukaemia A mini Surrey Fashion Week extravaganza will last year, Cancer Research UK and Ukrainian take to the stage, too, and I am so happy to charities (humanitarian aid). announce that I have just arranged for this year’s Awards to fundraise for The Marsden’s children's Read my business tips, too, plus my personal advice cancer unit. to other women and so much more here.

Vote For Your Favourite Surrey

Great to see one of our Surrey Fashion Week Businesses & Get YOUR Biz on our (SFW) celebrity models - Nadia Essex, a former ‘Celebs Go Dating’ coach - featured too, along with Surrey Awards Radar!

Find out all the fab businesses we gave nods to and our amazing SFW24 designers Mizi Atelier and House of Afrika who are both up for Best Fashion vote for your faves here. gongs at the Surrey Awards alongside many of our Surrey, Sussex or London business? Get other past SFW fashion brands, including SFW stalwarts Howard and Co. Attire with their sharp on our radar! suits and #SFW24 'talk-of-the-town' edgy denim jacket designers Skinner & Vale.

Whether you’re a hotel, bar, restaurant or pub, or beauty salon, hairdressers or shop, whatever your business we’re here to help you get on the map.

DM me on Insta @angela_sara_west or email me at angelasarawest@gmail.com I’m a cover journalist for Surrey Rocks, Time & Leisure and other local magazines, too, as well as for nationwide Great British Life and luxury lifestyle titles in the US, Canada and Spain, and can review your biz with my fab photographer Julie – who features on page 13 .

The Surrey Awards x Surrey Fashion Week

Find out more in the first issue of The Horley Town Crier here

Congrats to all nominees for Surrey Awards 2025, for which I am a judge, shortlisting the best of our county’s businesses before they go to the public vote (see voting link below).

A few of my fave local hangouts are up for prestigious Awards this year, including Cloony’s Bar, Thai Taste Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Lebnani, Number 9 and The Ivory Lounge in Reigate. Bell Street’s Harley Street Skin Clinic is up for a coveted gong, too, along with one of my top spots for afternoon tea, Nutfield Priory in Redhill, and Great Fosters in Egham, where we

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Angela Sara West Continued from previous page home a facelift, to the benefits of new builds, Sarah shared with me her top tips for transforming an abode from drab to fab in no time at all, whether it’s Let’s Dance! New National Dance Day improving the look of your property to make a great with Strictly Star Angela Rippon Did you don your dancing shoes and join in the new first impression, maximising its value and potential for a quick sale, or how to add the ‘wow’ factor to ‘National Dance Day’ just created by original ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ presenter Angela Rippon? your forever home, she smoothly guides people through property projects and pitfalls.

Great to see so many local dance groups get involved with ‘Let’s Dance’ as the popular Don’t Move - Improve! broadcaster - known for her high kicks on the hit ‘Morecambe & Wise’ show - got the nation dancing Looking to improve to move? Or maybe you’d rather renovate, not relocate… Look no further than on an all-new national day she founded this month this go-to property guru who also told me about her to help keep us all fit, healthy and happy. What a latest TV series ‘Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the fab-u-lous initiative!

Country’, currently airing on Channel 4’s catch-up And you can check out my exclusive interview with following her successful cancer treatment, plus how Angela about her ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ days, her she’s swapped city party life for a ‘simpler’ family life in the country. holiday home and lifestyle on the glitzy French Riviera and more here:

Rocking Countryside Life

Sarah Beeny Property Genie

And you can WIN a hardback SIGNED copy of TV property expert Sarah Beeny's bestselling book 'The Simple Life: How I Found Home'.

Signed by Sarah herself especially for the silent auction I recently set up in aid of cancer research and Ukraine, this beautiful hardback book could now be YOURS! You can also snap up superyacht charters in Mallorca, fine dining experiences in the Surrey Hills and more at just a snip of the usual price.

Visit www.jumblebee.co.uk/ surreyfashionweekcharityauction2024 or click link in bio @surreyfashionweekuk on Insta.

Ukraine Rocks!

Alongside my roles as a cover journalist and co-founder of Surrey Fashion Week and its celebrity charity catwalk shows, I assist with various other charity events, and Sarah’s sons will be performing at SFW’s charity festival this September. The Entitled Sons will take to the stage alongside other famous faces at SFW x Ukraine Rocks!

Keep an eye on my Insta @angela_sara_west for announcements.

Tabletop Sale

Finally, don’t miss the Tabletop Sale at my son’s school - Oakwood on the Balcombe Road - on Sat 29th March. Entrance fee just £1 to this charity indoor boot sale hosted by the school’s PTA.

With selling season in full swing, March is prime time to improve to move, and the housing market’s gearing up for an anticipated spring surge thanks to recent mortgage rate changes.

That’s all for now. ‘Til next time, keeeeep dancing!

For my most recent celebrity interview, I sat down with top TV property presenter Sarah Beeny for an exclusive chat about her incredible career, her kerb appeal advice and more. From how to give your

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HORLEY UNITED FC Lots of exciting news in the world of Horley United FC this month!

The club has been nominated and shortlisted for two categories at the Reigate & Banstead Sports Awards CLUB OF THE YEAR YOUNG SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR

This Saturday, 22nd March we are holding club trials for additional teams next season including U7 Girls (Yr2 Sept 25) & U11 (Yr6 Sept 25), there is still time to register so please e-mail the club for further information at … recruitment@horleyunitedfc.club Congratulations to Ewan on his first outing as a referee for Horley United FC. Ewan has been part of the club since the beginning as a regular linesman and recently completed his FA Referee Course fully supported by the club. As a community club we try to give back where we can so to be able to fund opportunities like this gives us great pleasure.

Lots of team success occurring recently with two of the teams, U11 Emerald and U14 both making it to the cup final! Good luck!

Want to revive a football shirt?

Sponsors – D & R Carpentry, Joshua Lewis Carpentry & Construction Ltd, James Dean Estate Agents Horley, Matthews Roofing Services, Right & Home Reigate & Crawley, RCM Scaffolding

The Local RH Networking event was held run by our very own club Treasurer, Sponsor and U12 Gold Team Coach!

WE FIX KITS will show you how! Check out their site https//youtube.com/@wefix kits Look out for the green boxes – picture below taken at Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley in the reception area! https://networkinginsurrey.co.uk/events/rh-networking Sponsor – RLM Locksmiths

HORLEY UNITED FC B

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We have three donation points throughout Horley - Oakwood Sports Centre, Horley Leisure Centre and Horley Library. This is a free community service where anyone can donate football boots/astros/trainers that are outgrown to recycle back into the community at no cost. We have a wide range of sizes available starting at kids size 10 right up to adult size 11! For any enquires please e-mail recruitment@horleyunitedfc.club 8

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What you Will An Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night

Shakespeare like you’ve not seen it before!

The Archway Theatre, located in Horley, Surrey, presents What You Will (Twelfth Night), adapted and directed by Jo Ord and Lisa Last.

PERFORMANCES 7:45pm: 26 to 29 March; and 01 to 05 April 2025; (Matinée) 2:00pm: 29 March 2025.

text, cutting it significantly and removing and replacing any references we thought may not be instantly appreciated/understood by someone watching the production for the first time, with the intention of making it more accessible to everyone.”

ABOUT THE ARCHWAY THEATRE The Archway Theatre is among Surrey's leading FURTHER INFORMATION AND TICKETS repertory drama theatres. Nestled in Horley’s More information, as well as tickets, can be atmospheric railway arches, The Archway Theatre obtained via The Archway’s website: Company has for over 70 years been surprising and www.archwaytheatre.co.uk. delighting local residents and visitors with high Tickets: £13.50 (non-members); £11.50 (members). quality productions, ranging from Shakespeare and the classics, through modern comedies, musicals ABOUT THE DIRECTORS and pantomimes, to experimental pieces that push Jo Ord’s directorial debut on The Archway’s main the boundaries of the form. stage was a musical adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. It took nearly twenty years for her to A member of the prestigious Little Theatre Guild, have another go, that time in the form of the Archway boasts a comfortable 95-seat Binderella, a futuristic spin on the classic auditorium and a cosy, recently refurbished bar, pantomime - in which both the writing and the where audience members and cast and crew can directing were a collaboration between Jo and Lisa. relax and enjoy the anticipation and afterglow of She also acted in the Archway Theatre’s last memorable performances. production of Twelfth Night, in the late ‘90s.

Our ten main house productions per year run for ten This will be Lisa Last’s sixth show as director/conights each. In addition, there is a studio space for director having previously yo-yo’d between smaller-scale shows and our Youth Workshop and directing comedy and darker dramas. She also acts Young Adults group offer fantastic opportunities for quite often in our productions and has played the young people of the area to experience the thrill characters ranging from wenches to Margaret of putting on live theatre!

Thatcher. She has been part of The Archway Theatre since 2011.

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION A strong theme running through Jo and Lisa’s friendship is their love of rock, the 1980s, and being a bit silly. These passions were last seen on stage in Binderella, their first go at writing and directing a pantomime. What You Will, a playful adaptation of Twelfth Night, very much follows in that vein.

“The language, at the time the play was written, was playful, and jam-packed with references an Elizabethan audience would have appreciated,” explains Jo. “We have therefore adapted the text to suit both today’s world and the world we are seeking to represent - that of the 80s rock filled Illyria.”

Members of the cast, rehearsing What You Will (The Archway Theatre, Horley, Surrey - 26 March to 05 April)

To book your seats now, click here

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From Couch Potato to Skinny Fry without giving up chips

by Cat Lavey

sounded too good to be true! No more counting calories and I could eat homemade chips freely!

My weight loss journey began back in 2020 when Covid shook the world. The term Plus, the group were friendly and welcoming, and Yoyo-ing sums up my dieting success up until 2024 were having a laugh too! It was such a positive when I joined Slimming World. place to be, and I knew I’d made the right decision joining Slimming World.

In 2020 I had a cancer scare, and the treatment meant I was unable to lift anything heavy for a few The following week Debbie greeted me, “Hello Cat, weeks to allow my body to recover. Thankfully the how was your first week?” treatment was a success, but it had really scared me, so I decided to quit smoking, lose weight and get fit! I was amazed she had remembered my name with such a busy group. Her encouragement has been top I was almost 15 stone when I climbed on the scales notch! In my first week I lost 3 and a half pounds, a for the first time in a long time. I managed to lose 2 half stone at 3 weeks and a stone within 6 weeks, I stone by eating a calorie-controlled diet, abstaining won slimmer of the week and slimmer of the month from pizza and takeaways and doing some walking. too! I was elated that I had been eating such hearty But then my mum suffered a very serious heart meals like homemade pizza and chips and was attack in 2022. losing weight too! I finally had found something that I knew was going to work for good!

I spent 6 weeks travelling daily by train to visit her, eating sandwiches and snacks on the way and My favourite recipes have now become regulars at grabbing ready meals or ordering food on my way home. They include Butternut Squash Tray Bake (I home. Not surprisingly, the weight crept back on had never tried squash before, but now I love it), and before I knew it, I was back over 14 stone. and the Vegetable Balti Curry & Pilau Rice with Slimming World Onion Bhajis, is now my go-to Trying the only way I knew how, I went back to the takeaway, with a prosecco on the side – yes you can very restrictive calorie controlled diet. But in have a drink too and lose weight!

January 2024 I had to have surgery to both feet.

I’ve developed new eating habits and no longer skip For 3 months I was on crutches and out of action. meals. I even meal prep now and eat real hearty Having been used to walking at least 5 km a day, I lunches, like loaded jacket potatoes rather than the was devastated to discover I could only hobble to old sad sandwich from before. my front gate and back. Yet again, I had gained a stone!

I eat out and socialise and have learned how to choose hearty Free Food based meals from menus.

Every day I persevered and walked a little further, Long gone are calorie-counted ready meals and until one day I walked a whole kilometre with my greasy takeaways, and I couldn’t be happier for it. wonderful husband by my side and our lovely dogs.

I have dropped 3 clothes sizes since joining In May 2024, as I began to recover, and could drive Slimming World and feel fabulous now I am 4st again, I decided to join Slimming World. lighter and at my target weight of 11st. I lap up the compliments and even feel confident to wear a I was quite nervous about joining, walking into a bikini on holidays now. room full of people I didn’t know, but knowing I needed help to tackle my weight gain once and for Slimming World’s activity programme has all, I joined my local group in Copthorne. encouraged me to keep even more active and walking 16K per day with my 4 lovely dogs has As I apprehensively stepped through the door, I was earned me the platinum award, where activity is greeted by the wonderful, smiling consultant now a way of life.

Debbie, and was offered a cup of tea, putting me completely at ease.

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Their Slim for Life Plan is keeping me at this healthy weight forever too.

I am so bowled over by food optimising, the support Slimming World has given me, that I am now becoming a consultant too, paying it forward to help other people in the Smallfield community lose weight.

I am so excited to get started and I’d love you to come and join me on Wednesday at 7pm at Centenary Hall, Wheelers Lane, Smallfield, RH6 9PT.

A place for everyone!

Discover the Horley Community Centre There’s a warm welcome for everyone at Horley Community Centre and a wide variety of activities for all ages. Whether you want to relax with friends over a coffee, keep fit and active, or try something new, pop along to see what’s going on and meet the team.

Come and visit or get in touch

Activities

Phone: 01293 772240

Website: reigate-banstead.gov.uk/horleycommunity-centre Email: horleycommunitycentre@reigatebanstead.gov.uk

Join us for bingo, a weekly quiz or a games morning to enjoy some friendly competition • Get creative with the art club or a craft group • Bring the little ones to a Grandparents’ stay and play session •

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ horleycommunitycentre/

Food and drink

Lunch is cooked and served by our chef Monday to Friday and can be booked before 11am on 01293 772240. The coffee and cake shop serves hot and cold drinks and has a selection of tasty homemade cakes.

Community services

At Horley Community Centre we link up with organisations and other council teams to provide services and support to the local community, such as food banks, food clubs and community fridges, money support sessions, and much more.

Room hire

If you need a meeting room or somewhere to hold an event or celebration, we can help. Regent Hall is an eye-catching venue for private parties, live performances, charity events and exercise classes, and can accommodate up to 150 people. Our downstairs meeting room is also available for hire, plus facilities for self-catering and catering options.

The centre is wheelchair accessible, and you can find out more online or get in touch.

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Horley Community Centre, Regent House, Albert Road, Horley, Surrey RH6 7JA Opening hours: 9am to 4pm Hours for hire: 9am to 10pm

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The International College of Oriental Medicine

The International College of Oriental Medicine is an Acupuncture training college and also a clinic.

We are a registered charity and our college was founded in 1972 and moved to Green Hedges Avenue in nearby East Grinstead around 1977.

Although based in East Grinstead, we help many patients from the surrounding areas, including Horley.

ICOM is the oldest Acupuncture college in Europe and the first to be established in the UK. We have around 40 students training with us on a three-year degree level programme.

How Acupuncture Can Help with Hay Fever In Chinese Medicine hayfever is viewed as a sign of imbalance in the body. Acupuncture can help by:

In its long history, ICOM has been a major contributor to the develop• ment of Acupuncture in the UK. Many of today’s leading figures in the • world of Acupuncture trained here, including distinguished international lecturers and authors of Acupuncture and Chinese Medical textbooks used • by students and practitioners around the world.

Part of our mission is to make high-quality Acupuncture treatment accessible to everyone in the local community and we do this through our low cost fully supervised student clinics.

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We also have a multibed clinic on a Saturday enabling people to access low cost treatments with a qualified practitioner.

Strengthening your immune system to improve your body’s resistance to allergens.

Clearing heat and wind from your body to alleviate common symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.

Balancing your energy (Qi), particularly in the lungs and sinuses, to reduce inflammation and help your body handle allergy triggers.

By addressing the root cause of hay fever, acupuncture can help reduce the severity and frequency of symptoms, allowing you to enjoy the seasons without the discomfort.

When Should You Begin Treatment?

The best time to start acupuncture for hay fever is 4-6 weeks before allergy season begins.

As well as Acupuncture, we offer a range of other services at the clinic including psychotherapy and counselling, osteopathy, massage therapy and Chinese herbal medicine.

This gives us time to strengthen your immune system, balance your energy, and prepare your body for the allergy triggers. If you’re already experiencing symptoms, don’t worry – acupuncture Breathe Easy This Allergy Season with Acupuncture can still provide relief and reduce the intensity of As the seasons change and pollen fills the air, many your allergic reactions. of us begin to feel the familiar symptoms of hay fever – itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, and sinus Book an appointment now and take the first step pressure. If you’re tired of reaching for towards natural relief. Call us on 01342 313106 or antihistamines and nasal sprays, Acupuncture can visit our website at https://icomclinic.org to help. schedule your appointment.

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Capturing and Preserving Precious Moments

How Julie Suttle’s hobby became her passion Our cover photographer Julie Suttle is a Surrey girl born and bred.

After a few years living on the sunny Costa Blanca, she returned to the UK where she has been a proud resident of Horley Town for 15 years.

She thrives in her dynamic roles as a self-employed Construction Project Manager and Health & Safety Adviser while, alongside her partner, she co-owns two other businesses: a refurbishment and a property company. Julie is also a dedicated mum to one and step-mum to two, all young teens, seamlessly balancing her professional life with family life.

Julie treasures her friendships, some of which span over 38 years, with many of her closest friends being locals living right here in Horley.

Always eager to learn and grow, she recently started a Level 2 qualification in Children and Young People’s Mental Health to further her knowledge.

When she’s not pursuing new challenges or spending time out and about in Horley with friends, you can find this passionate foodie enjoying meals out, exploring new destinations, and cherishing quality time with her family.

Her contributions extend beyond work and family; as Treasurer of the PTA at her son’s school, Julie plays an active role in her community, supporting local business wherever she can. Despite her bustling schedule, her true passion lies in photography, and Julie believes that life is a collection of moments, with her fabulous photos capturing and preserving these precious memories.

Julie works closely with our celebrity columnist Angela Sara West, contributing impressive imagery she has creatively caught on camera to Angela's cover articles for various magazines both locally and worldwide.

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Unlock More Time with Surrey Libraries Super Access!

Horley library is excited to introduce Super Access, library membership to Super Access a short a new service designed to make Surrey Libraries introduction is required. even more accessible and convenient for you.

This will ensure that customers have a safe and Whether you have a busy schedule or simply want thorough understanding of how the technology more flexibility, Super Access gives you the works. Just book your introduction through the freedom to visit beyond regular staffed hours, Super Access Eventbrite page: letting you use library spaces whenever it works best for you.

Visit Super Access Introduction at Horley Library Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite How does it work?

New technology has been installed which means By extending our opening times, we’re unlocking that Super Access library members can enter the the full potential of our library buildings, providing library outside normal opening hours, using just more opportunities for everyone in the community their library card and individual PIN code. Then to enjoy these valuable spaces. they can use library services independently when staff are not present.

With Super Access, you can study, read, work, or just unwind in your local library on your own With Super Access you can: schedule. Because we believe that everyone should have the chance to benefit from all that our libraries • Explore shelves filled with bestsellers and new have to offer! titles Visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/superaccess for further • Easily manage your books with Self-Service details or pop into Horley library and ask a member kiosks of staff.

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Crawley Down Ladies’ Choir Greetings to one and all with hopeful signs of Spring in the garden as the snowdrops form their drifts of white heads and the daffodils push up towards the sky waiting, like us, for warmer days to come.

The past month saw the choir holding their Annual General Meeting on February 17th at the usual venue of The Haven Centre in Crawley Down. Six of the seven committee members were unanimously voted back in, the seventh having stepped down for personal reasons after many years of serving as a valued committee member as well as Treasurer in the past.

We continue to practise on Monday evenings at 7.30pm in the Birch Room at The Haven Centre for our Summer concert there in the Dorothy Hatswell hall which will take place on Saturday June 14th.

More detail to follow as and when the finer points are decided. So, as they say, “Watch This Space”.

The choir is fortunate indeed to have such a dedicated group of ladies willing to give of their time and expertise to keep the choir running smoothly.

Like the proverbial swan, we ostensibly glide serenely along whilst underneath we are paddling furiously making things happen.

As ever, we offer a warm and friendly welcome to new members, both alto and soprano voices. Our members come from not only Crawley Down village itself but from many of the other local villages Copthorne, Felbridge, Turners Hill and Worth for example , as well as from East Grinstead, Pound Hill and from Horley too.

Following the AGM we finished the evening with a social, everyone brought something to eat and drink whilst having a good old natter. A chance for informality and for friendships to flourish.

We sing a broad range of music. New pieces we are practicing for this concert include “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay and “I Say a Little Prayer”, a hit for both Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin.

Two light-hearted quizzes were also provided which Why not join us? as usual exercised our brains somewhat but proved See our website for further details: crawleydownladieschoir.co.uk very popular and entertaining. The annual choir meal is currently at the planning stage.

The Big Pull for Momentum Children’s Charity

Horley Town FC Sunday 27th July 10 am click here for details

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We are a local independent charity serving Merstham, Redhill, Reigate, and Horley, dedicated to supporting older people in the community.

Our services are designed to enhance mental wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and provide practical support to older adults.

Day Centre: Our members-only day centre offers daily social activities and transport services to help members stay connected and engaged. We provide a 2-course hot lunch and can also offer takeaway meals.

Men’s Shed: Aimed at improving mental wellbeing, this initiative provides a space for older men to connect through practical activities and social interaction.

Befriending Service: Volunteers visit socially isolated older individuals weekly, offering companionship and support.

Charity Shop: Open to the public, our shop raises vital funds and provides a shopping venue for our members.

Support Us: We rely on donations and volunteers to sustain our services. Contributions and volunteer efforts are crucial to our mission.

FOR MORE INORMATION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE T: 01737 645 636 E: enquiries@ageconcernmrr.org.uk

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Looking to sell or rent your home?

Giving back to the Horley community

and Becky have seen the evolution of the property market Silva and Ward are a firsthand. Yet, newly-formed, family-owned independent estate despite the agency based in Horley, also covering the industry’s surrounding villages. growing reliance on technology The two owners, Lee and Becky, bring together and automation, more than 30 years of experience in the estate they believe that agency sector at both Senior and Director levels. true success lies in the human touch. This Their aim is to deliver unparalleled customer philosophy drives their approach to real estate service in the local community. understanding that buying or selling a home is not just a transaction, but a deeply personal experience.

As a family, they take pride in living in Horley and Their goal is to make each client feel understood, are committed to their community. They actively supported, and valued throughout the entire proparticipate in several local groups, and all three of cess. their children attend schools in Horley.

The couple’s combined experience offers a wealth They are community-focused and work hard to of knowledge, allowing them to provide expert ensure that Silva & Ward gives back to their guidance, whether you are a first-time buyer, a community by donating a percentage of their profit seasoned investor, or looking to sell. Lee’s to Horley-based projects and charities. strategic insight and Becky’s ARLA qualifications and attention to detail ensure that every property is A NEW APPROACH FOR HORLEY marketed effectively and with care. They take pride In an age where larger corporate chains often in tailoring their services to the individual needs of dominate the property market, a refreshing new each, ensuring that no two experiences are the presence in Horley offers something truly unique. same.

Lee and Becky, two local professionals with over 30 years of combined experience at senior and director level in the estate agency sector, have decided to take a bold step by launching their own independent, family-run estate agency in the heart of the community they know and love.

More than just an estate agency, Silva & Ward represents a return to the values of trust and personal service that smaller, family-run businesses are known for. Their local knowledge and hands-on approach make them the go-to option for anyone in Horley looking for an estate agent that truly listens and delivers on its promises.

Their vision is simple: to deliver a bespoke service with unparalleled customer care, putting people As the business grows, Lee and Becky are first and offering a personal touch that larger firms determined to remain rooted in the community, simply cannot replicate. strengthening local ties and offering the personalised service that only a family-run estate What sets Lee and Becky apart is not just their agency can provide. For anyone looking to buy or extensive industry experience, but their genuine sell in Horley, this dynamic duo offers a level of passion for Horley and the surrounding areas, and service that is not just professional but refreshingly their unwavering commitment to the local personal. community. This is a firm commitment from them as their terms of business with clients includes a “50% off our fees. Personal and bespoke service percentage of the profits to be returned to local No VAT to pay” schools, charities and community projects.

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Upcoming Events - Franklin Music performance space to under 18s (unlike most open mic events, which are commonly held in pubs) Join us for an evening of music, food, and great vibes! A cozy venue filled with soulful tunes, warm Following the launch of Franklin Music, the new lights, and a welcoming music centre in Earlswood, on 23rd March (see our crowd. Local artists, article in Issue One) there will be regular events, musicians, and poets take workshops and concerts that you can explore! the stage to share their craft.

These will all be held at St. John’s in Earlswood.

RH1 6QA. Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine while soaking in To get there, travelling by public transport from the vibrant performances.

Horley is easy - hop off the bus at The Cutting, or A perfect blend of culture, community, and it’s just a 5 minute walk from Earlswood train creativity in one unforgettable night. station. There is free parking on Church Road if you prefer to drive.

If you would like to reserve your performance slot in advance, you can email: info@franklinmusic.net Concessions are available for those on low income, so please email us on info@franklinmusic.net to Suppertime Concert arrange your tickets.

Tuesday 6th May 18.30-19.15, St John’s Church, Earlswood. RH1 6QA Upcoming events are: Starting in May 2025, on the first Tuesday of each Lead and Harmonise month, Franklin Music at St. John’s are delighted to present chamber music and jazz concerts, with Vocal Workshop postgraduate students of the Royal Academy of St. John’s Centre, Music, graduates of internationally celebrated Earslwood. RH1 6QA. Saturday 26th April 11.00- music conservatoires and local musicians of a high professional standard. A drinks reception follows 16.00 the performance. Tickets: £7.50 Want to sing in a band, improve your skills, pick up Free entry for students and children under 16.

Tickets can also be purchased on the door. or create harmonies in real time? Come along to our Concert Pianist, Tomas Boyles 'Lead and Harmonise' workshop on 26th April.

Led by highly skilled musicians, Kate Proudlove Repertoire: and Nikki Franklin, who bring a wealth of profesAlexander Scriabin (1872-1915): sional experience performing in bands and mastering a wide range of vocal styles. This work- Fantasie in B minor Op. 28 (10”) Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849): shop is designed to help singers build confidence and develop essential skills for performing with a Mazurkas Op. 56 (12”) Modest Mussorgsky (1839-81): band.

Pictures at an Exhibition (32”)

Open Mic Night at Ruchita Indian Restaurant, Earslwood Sunday 27th April 18.30-21.30

This great venue brings together music and dining, with the added bonus of being able to offer a 20

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Franklin Music continued Here is some information about Tomos Boyles, courtesy of the Royal Academy of Music

Join The Great British Spring Clean 21 March to 6 April 2025

You can collect rubbish bags and litter pickers from Horley Town Council Offices at 92 Albert Road, RH6 7HZ Tel: +44 (0)1293 784765 Email: info@horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk Web: www.horleysurrey-tc.gov.uk 21

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Poetry and Verse

Share your poem, verse or lyrics with the community

Horley Carnival 2025 will take place as usual on the third Saturday in June - Saturday 21st June 2025, 12.00-17.00.

This will be the thirteenth year since the Horley Carnival became an annual event and it continues to be free to enter.

BETWEEN DEFINING SHORES

This year’s theme is Myths and Legends.

by Steve Cook Death reigns as brief as the transient night, The swift dark flutter of shadowed flight O’er Charon’s stream between the confines caught Of defining shores of eternal light.

‘Tis but dream that screams denial of the sun, An illusion from some base rumour wrung, A lie with which to fright the hearts of men With vicious fears that pick their wits undone.

We are looking forward to seeing some interesting floats around that theme!

The parade assembles in the Victoria Road car park and judging of the carnival floats will be carried out during the parade.

There will be the usual selection of community and commercial stalls along with a range of food & drink outlets.

How much is viewed with awe it scant deserves That we must take as truth’s most holy word Some chimera, some mirage built on sand, Sanctified with signs that say “do not disturb!”

This lie of death we cherish and abhor And on its shallow lie set so much store, This blink of closing eyes that grew In the mind’s eye, ‘til it could see no more.

Stalls can be booked by contacting horleycarnival@gmail.com A limited amount of space will be available on the ground for disabled parking but the car park will not be available from 11.00 am on the day whilst the Carnival is underway.

As always, this is the result of the hard work over many months of several community groups, assisted by our sponsors whom we would like to thank for their support.

The moving finger etches on its mists Life’s thread stretched thin o’er the abyss Where light, a like eternal truth, became A brief intrusion only on its bliss.

Our candle gutters in the wind of change That fans its dance but can’t snuff out its flame.

Therein the fleeting shadow of our death winks in, Winks out but cannot be sustained.

What’s death except the way we end the game And terminate each cycle of our pain, The sloughing of this husk of tired flesh, The slate discarded, a blank slate started new again.

And seeking to forget what passed before, The catalogue of guilts we now abhor, We cling to this illusion of one life, Just passing through, we swear there is no more.

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So make a note of the date in your diary and come along and join us and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Horley Carnival.

For more updates follow us on https://www.facebook.com/HorleyCarnival or https://twitter.com/RH6fun

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New menace spreads horror as world reels in shock New threat is reported to be going on

by Steve Cook The world was left reeling in shock today as it was announced in the media and other completely trustworthy sources of information that there is another threat going on that should be thoroughly advertised in case nobody notices it is going on.

Yet as things stand at the moment, the situation is quite serious because someone can be suffering for years without any of the usual warning signs there is something wrong with them before they get better entirely, by which time it is too late! Some people, it is feared, can go for decades without ever knowing they are ill.

At this time of crisis, the Health Secretary is advising everybody to take the following inactions:

Scientists advising the government have advised scientifically that 140% of the entire population could already have been laid upright or rendered ambulant by the virus and not even realise they are suffering!

Avoid all activity that makes life worthwhile.

• Do not think for yourself as this will tire out your brain.

• If you breathe out, catch your germs in a bucket, then dispose of them hygienically in a nuclear This has led the same scientists, working reactor. anonymously in secret laboratories buried deep under the Mountains of Doom (Shropshire) to • Rely only on newspapers and politicians for information as it is scientifically proven beyond conclude that the new disease is so asymptomatic that the only way to tell you are ill with the virus is reasonable thought that these are the wisest people who ever lived and they know everything that you are completely free of any symptoms! and what they don't know - such as the truth Thus people who are not ill have been fooled into isn't worth knowing.

The new threat, anonymous scientists have revealed thinking they are well even while they are in fact secretly to the government, comes in the form of a alive which is, when you think about it, a close virus that is especially threatening because it has no cousin to becoming dead. symptoms and therefore is very difficult to detect without elaborate tests that cost the NHS a hundred If you find yourself exhibiting these worrying signs of having no symptoms, you are advised to panic thousand pounds per test. immediately and find the nearest casualty ward This is made even more problematic by the fact that where you can have hysterics as is your God-given the tests, whilst accurate, can give accurately false right as a British Citizen. results, with false positives fifty percent of the time Related Article and false negatives fifty percent of the time, plus they also give a positive reading for dandruff even “Communism was fun while it Lasted and it is Sadly Missed” by Adolf Starmer when it isn't present.

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Thus someone can catch the virus from a carrier by, for example, accidentally licking a door handle or being in the same county and not even know they have it!

Just in case the above article terrifies anybody, we’d like to reassure you that it is entirely satire.

As the carriers of this deadly asymptomatic pestilence exhibit no symptoms either, it is impossible to know who has it and who doesn't have it, which is doubly worrying. All we do know is that carriers are at their most infectious when they are exhibiting no symptoms.

Scientists have been tasked by the government to find the answers to this mystery so there is every hope that we will know much less in the near future.

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We welcome your submissions to the magazine’s humour section in the form of satirical articles, humorous stories, cartoons and indeed whatever tickles your funny bone. If we decide to publish your work, you can remain anonymous if you so wish.

Alternatively, if you don’t mind taking the blame, we’ll include whatever contact details, social media links and website addresses you wish.

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A RECIPE THAT PROBABLY WON’T KILL YOU

Nut and Cinnamon Scones

Here’s a batch I knocked up earlier

Here’s a recipe that might come in handy at Christmas or indeed any time if you find yourself with last-minute cake emergency and you need to knock up something nice in a hurry. It’s easy to do and quick—the prep takes about 10 minutes and the baking 35 minutes. You wind up with 12 lovely scones. Just multiply the quantities according to what size of horde of hungry mouths you are feeding. This recipe doesn’t cost a lot either: I estimate it costs me about £1.50 to knock up 12 scones: not bad considering the ingredients are all organic.

This recipe is healthy and uses no sugar.

I use plain organic wholegrain flour, any organic flour will work (except self-raising).

Preheat your oven to 180C. Take 400g of the flour and put it in a big glass bowl.

Add 1 tbsp of bicarbonate of soda.

Add 2 tbsp of stevia. This makes a fairly sweet mix so you can vary how much stevia you use according to your taste.

Grind up some nuts (I use about 3 tbsp but you can vary it according to your taste) into small bits and add them to the mix. I use walnuts and cashews but you can use any nuts your prefer.

Add 1 tbsp of organic ground cinnamon.

Stir everything together until thoroughly mixed.

Carefully stir in organic milk— enough to make a moist dough but not so gloopy that it can’t keep its shape when you roll it into small balls (see below). I takes roughly 20ml of milk.

Thoroughly mix everything together until you have a slightly moist dough.

Break the dough up into 12 equal bits and lightly roll each bit into a rough ball about 2 inches across.

Grease a baking tray sparingly with butter.

Place the balls on the baking tray.

Place the baking tray in the preheated oven.

Cook for 35 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Enjoy (they are great with butter and sugar-free organic jam).

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Be well, do well

Let’s help one another!

This section is open for people to share their health tips and advice, whether from a professional standpoint or simply wanting to share something that has worked well for you. So we’ll kick-start this feature with a very workable tip from David on how you can handle insomnia.

Remember, if you have a successful action or some knowhow regarding health and wellbeing that you think could help your fellows, please send it in. And if you so desire, be sure to include your name, contact details, website etc.

The address to send your helpful advice is horleytowncrier@gmail.com

Acupressure remedy for insomnia

by David Hello!

This I believe is an acupressure technique, which I found by chance and discovered works very well for me when I have trouble – as I often do - going to sleep.

Nine times out of ten I’m fast asleep within minutes of doing this simple action and the sleep tends to be restful. Once or twice I even fell asleep in the middle of doing it.

Give it a try and see whether it works for you.

Step 1: hold up your hand as shown in the photo.

Step 2: locate the small indentation just under the hand bone as marked in the photo.

Step 3: using firm gentle pressure with your other thumb, press the spot once a second for 20 seconds.

Step 4: then hold your thumb on the spot firmly for a further minute and a half or slightly longer.

And that’s it!

Sleep well!

One of the successful ways of protecting your health and wellbeing is eating well.

So tips for healthy eating definitely need to be featured in this magazine, plus we have healthy recipes featured in “Recipes That Probably Won’t Kill You”. And we welcome your contribution to either or both sections.

A third feature we intend to run in upcoming issues is a food-growing section, so we are looking for advice, successful actions and similar input from people who grow their own crops, are a dab hand at allotmenteering, raise chickens and so forth. In particular, we are interested in articles by people who grow organically, chemical-free, no-dig and similar ethical practices.

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Whether you are new to tennis, a "rusty returner" or an experienced player, Horley Lawn Tennis Club, in Vicarage Lane, Horley, is the club for you.

Established in 1894, it became a registered charity (No 1150481) in 2012, and is run entirely by volunteers.

The club has a clubhouse with toilets, showers and changing facilities, a licensed bar and kitchen.

literally just turn up !

There are 7 courts, all with floodlights, 2 of them being newly re-laid as artificial clay, while the others are traditional tarmac.

The coaching team, assisted by other volunteers, also provides a number of free sessions aimed at encouraging (mainly) children into tennis who might not otherwise think of it and is about to A professionally-run coaching team (ALL IN embark on delivering a programme for children TENNIS) provides individual and group lessons for with a variety of disabilities; the programme is children and adults alike, as well as tennis camps sponsored and promoted by the charity Bright Ideas during school holidays for Tennis, led by former David Cup player Danny (contact info@allintennis.co.uk).

Sapsford.

The club has a number of Ladies/Mens/Mixed/ Veterans teams playing in a variety of local leagues so there are plenty of opportunities to play competitive tennis. There are also 5 “drop-in-andjoin-in” Club play sessions per week where you don’t need to pre-arrange with anyone else –

There is a special 50% off the first year adult membership fee.

For more information visit https:// clubspark.lta.org.uk/HorleyLawnTennisClub/, email tennishorley@gmail.com,

The Horley Local History Society presents . . . .

Lady Poisoners of Victorian England David Allen returns for his second visit to the Horley Local History Society Meet the wicked ladies who bump off their husbands and lovers, such as the lady who falls deeply in love with the handsome new doctor… but oh no, he’s already married! What does she do next? Of course, she takes a trip to the local pharmacy to buy a packet of deadly poison…. Welcome to the true tales of up to five poisoners with one thing on their mind…Murder!

VENUE Horley Community Centre, Regent Hall, 52 Albert Road, Horley, RH6 7JA + Google Map Date: 22 April Time: 19.30 - 21.00

ORGANISER Doug Cox Phone 01293 410366 Email treasurer@horleyhistory.org.uk Find out more about the Horley Local History Society

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Cake is the Answer, no Matter the Question I am Trudy Gillard, Professional Cake Maker, Decorator and Sugarcraft Judge with over 40 years of experience. I am professionally trained with City & Guilds qualifications. Since 1981 when I started baking, I have managed to successfully create many cakes for happy customers.

Click the certificate to see all of my qualifications and awards You can also visit my Baila chilli sauce site here and order yours today!

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Horley Singers Mondays 8 to 10 PM 1st rehearsal FREE

Methodist Church hall, Victoria Road, Horley, RH6 7AS

If you enjoy singing come and join a group of friendly people who meet once a week. We have a superb music director who helps us and a brilliant pianist who accompanies us. Singing is great. Try it.

Email: horleysingers1@aol.co.uk

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Promote Yourself in the Town Crier Become a Columnist

If you belong to or are active in the communities embraced by this magazine, you can promote yourself, your community activity, charity, club society, special interest, hobby, cause célèbre or small local business in it.

Free promotion

Another way to promote your enterprise (whether for-profit or not-for-profit) is to become a columnist for the magazine providing a monthly article that gives people advice and tips from your area of expertise - a great way to promote your competence and good will. In exchange for providing interesting material for our readers you get monthly free advertising. To apply to have a column please email the editor at horleytowncrier@gmail.com and we’ll give your proposal fair consideration.

If you are a charity or not-for-profit club, society, association or group, you can promote free of Paid Advertising in the Town Crier charge. In exchange, if you can contribute a small In order to avoid becoming just another advertiser donation this will be appreciated. Donations are over-filled with ads, we are making only a limited not obligatory but in the interests of fairness, those amount of space available for advertising. This who have helped with donations will, where need amounts to the equivalent of one page of arises, be given priority in proportion to their advertising for every four pages of articles. It is to generosity. the benefit of advertisers to have a magazine full of content people will want to read without a As we want to avoid the Town Crier becoming barrage of advertisements competing for their just another advertiser in which articles play attention. second-fiddle to advertisements, we ask that where possible you submit an article about your charity, Advertising costs are being kept low and amount activity, event and so forth that will provide an to the equivalent of roughly £10 or less per week interesting and engaging read. Such articles can be for a quarter page ad. Our full pricing structure can any length up to about 600 words and should be be found here accompanied where possible with some pictures that will help grab attention plus any contact/ To give further value for your paid advert, while website/social media details you would like people you have a paid ad running in the magazine we to have. will not run a paid ad for a competitor selling the same product or service. Where your ad clashes Having said that, we will also do our best to place with a free advertorial by a competitor the adveryour announcements, event promo and so forth so torial will be placed in a different part of the please do send them in. magazine and every effort made to have your paid ad appear earlier in the magazine. Our policies Best formats for images are JPEG and PNG. regarding paid advertising are further explained here

Free Promotion for Local Businesses

If you are a local for-profit operation we will We have also made advertising space available on provide one free advertorial-style article per the Town Crier website. See the details here business. As described above we are looking for something that will engage, inform, inspire or The door is also open for you to submit humorous/ interest our readers. Length can be up to 600 satirical articles, poetry and verse, “how-to” tips words, which would give you a full page of free and advice, interesting/entertaining news and advertising. Please also provide some pictures and titbits, recipes etc and if we publish your full contact/website/social media details. submission you can include a link to the website Alongside the opportunity for a free advertorial we of your choice. also provide very affordable advertising space (see below).

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EAST SURREY WALKERS We are the friendly local Ramblers group with members throughout Holey area and beyond.

Visit our website Connect up with us on Facebook

The Horley Men’s Shed

Many thanks to the Black Horse who hosted us with good food and very good service.

We are open every Tuesday behind the Horley Health Hub, 120 Victoria Road from 9:00am until 15:00pm with two sheds which contain a range of Since the first edition of the Town Crier we have equipment, a large outside area and access to a rest been very busy fitting out our new second shed with area where we stop for regular breaks and lunch sit-at workbenches, power and lighting. We are also with guys coming and going as they like. The building a new wood store next to it.

“Shedders” can be from 18 to 108 years old with a huge range of backgrounds and skill levels, from We are preparing for the Horley Leisure Centre none to experts but we are a men only group. We Spring Market on April 12th from 10:00 until 15:00 are self funding through subs (£1 a week if you can where we will have a stall. As well as our usual afford it) or by selling things we have made. If you products of nesting boxes and household and garden are interested just pop-in one Tuesday and meet us. items we have been designing and producing some new products like hedgehog hotels and swift bird FACEBOOK boxes.

Come along for a chat and buy a very reasonably priced upcycled and handcrafted product.

Connection, conversation and creation.

Our new tradition is to go for our Christmas get together in February, we may be late but it is a nice event to look forward to during the dark nights or possible we are just very early for next Christmas.

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Keep Your Pets Safe: Is Your Mother’s Day Gift Toxic?

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the special women in our lives with thoughtful gifts, but some seemingly harmless presents can actually pose serious risks to pets. Portland Vets Horley has put together a quick guide to help keep your pets safe while you celebrate.

Dangerous Blooms: Lilies and Cats Don’t Mix Lilies are a popular choice for Mother’s Day, but they can be deadly for cats. Even a tiny amount of pollen or water from the vase can cause immediately if you are concerned your pet has swallowed something they shouldn't have. kidney failure. To keep your cat safe, opt for pet-friendly flowers and keep all types of lilies At Portland Vets Independent Practice, we are just well out of reach. a phone call away if you ever become concerned about your pet.

Daffodils, and tulips are also a risk to your pets.

In addition to our normal opening hours - clients and non-clients have access to our extended emergency service at Portland Vets East Grinstead, until 10pm Monday to Friday and 4pm on Saturday.

Chocolate: An Indulgence for Us, Toxic for Dogs Chocolate is a classic treat, but it’s toxic to dogs.

Theobromine, found in chocolate, can cause vomiting, seizures, and even death - more so in larger quantities of dark chocolate.

https://portlandvets.co.uk/horley Contact Horley Portland Vets independent, family-owned practice today to book an appointment or chat about our Pet Wellness Plans.

Did you know - dog-safe “chocolate” treats are actually made from Carob, not real chocolate.

Always store chocolate gifts securely out of your dog’s reach, and if your dog ingests chocolate, contact your vet immediately, providing details of the type and amount consumed.

Hidden Dangers You May Not Expect Candle Caution: Candles can become a fire hazard if knocked over by curious paws. Place them safely out of reach.

Scented Surprises: While candles and essential oils add fragrance, some essential oils like eucalyptus and lavender are poisonous to cats.

Gift Wrap Woes: Pets love to play with ribbons and wrapping paper, but these can cause choking or blockages if swallowed. Be sure to clean up after unwrapping gifts and contact your vet 33

Horley Town Crier, Issue 2, March 2025

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We hope you enjoyed this issue of the Town Crier.

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