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About 40 jobs are likely to be lost after a controversial “restructuring exercise” at one of Horsham district’s biggest employers. Monaghan Mushrooms said it was optimistic of retaining 90 per cent of the 400 jobs at its site in Thakeham, but a spokesman for the GMB union described the threat to any jobs there as “despicable”. The company said in a statement to The Resident yesterday (Thursday): “The takeover of Thakeham Mushrooms Ltd by the Monaghan Mushrooms group was approved by the Of�ice of Fair Trading in December 2011. “The company (previously known as Sussex Mushrooms Ltd) was rescued by the Monaghan Mushrooms group from administration in July 2011. It had been suffering from a lack of investment over many years and incurring signi�icant operating losses. “In June/July 2011, the employees had not been paid wages for eight weeks and the future of all 400 jobs was in doubt. The Monaghan Mushrooms group ensured that the arrears of wages were paid and are committed to protecting as many jobs as possible on the site. “We are engaged in a restructuring exercise with the objective of reducing the operating losses and securing the majority
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of the 400 jobs at the Thakeham site. “At-risk letters were issued as the �irst part of the legal consultation process and our obligations to inform and communicate with employees. “The �irst phase of these consultations involves discussions on voluntary redundancy. We are optimistic that the majority of the reduction in numbers will be achieved by agreement and that we can protect 90 per cent of jobs on site.
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“We are involved in extensive discussions and consultation with our employees through our works councils. “The Monaghan Mushrooms group is committed to the long-term future of
Thakeham Mushrooms Ltd, which will include a signi�icant investment programme over the next �ive years to develop the �inest mushroom facility in Europe. “We will continue to communicate with our employees to keep them informed of the restructuring plans and encourage them to work with us to build a successful future.” Charles Harrity, regional organiser for the GMB, said: “The decision to issue atrisk notice of redundancy looks like the worst kind of short-term business planning. “This is especially true when one considers that at the time of the very recent takeover there was a business plan in place which included a redevelopment of part of the site. “The decision to put all these jobs at Thakeham Mushrooms at risk is a despicable act. Has this site been acquired for its development potential rather than to sustain jobs? I sincerely hope these jobs can be secured.” Continued on Page 5
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Horsham District Council, in partnership with Horsham Unlimited and many other local partners, has announced details of events in 2012. The Horsham Time Well Spent programme includes:
Piazza Italia sees a parade of Italian supercars draw crowds to Horsham’s Carfax
Monday, June 4 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Jamboree Tea Party and Beacon Park Event, Horsham Park and town centre. Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday 10 Sussex County Cricket Club Horsham Festival, Horsham Cricket Club.
Saturday, July 14 (night) St Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk, Horsham Park. Sunday, July 15 Sparks in the Park Caribbean Carnival Party, Horsham Park.
Sunday, September 2 Horsham Festival of Sound launch event, town centre. Saturday, September 29 Harvest Fayre, Horsham Bandstand.
Saturday, October 27 to Saturday, November 3 Halloween Party and Half-term Festival, town centre. Sunday, November 4 Pudsey and Pals Mascot Mayhem for Children in Need, town centre. Sunday, November 11 Remembrance Sunday, town centre.
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your guide to 2012 events Cllr Roger Paterson, Horsham District Council Cabinet member for the local economy, said: “The exciting events organised for the coming year are a great way for residents and visitors to get involved in the district’s activities, as well as helping to support our local economy. “It is so encouraging to see how much is on offer for 2012 and I personally greatly look forward to joining in with lots of the events.” Cllr Jonathan Chowen, Cabinet member for arts, heritage and leisure, said: “The event programme for 2012 is full of exciting opportunities for local people to engage in the community as well as support the local economy.”
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Cookery demos at The Big Nibble
Sparks in the Park features a Caribbean Carnival Party this year
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The Festival of Sound brings live music to the town centre
The popular funfair returns for half term
Local businesses don costumes and compete in the Charity Pancake Race
Ladies take to the streets for the St Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk
Making lives miles better The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile will come to Horsham on Sunday, March 25. Starting near the Park Podium and Conservatory Café, the event will allow runners to savour the delights of Horsham Park while completing one, three or six miles. All of the money raised will help people who are living tough lives in the UK and in some of the world’s poorest countries. Cllr Jonathan Chowen, Horsham District Council Cabinet member for arts, heritage and leisure, said: “The
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Businesses back Berkeley’s scheme More than two-thirds of Southwater businesses back proposals to develop west of the A24, according to a new survey. Developer Berkeley commissioned an independent market research company to question business owners, retail managers and senior school staff last week. Sixty-eight per cent of respondents rated the company’s proposals as very good, good or satisfactory. When they were questioned about the £127 million of investment the scheme will bring to the local economy, the figure rose to 71 per cent.
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Roger Ollerton, managing director of Precision Market Research, said: “The overwhelming view expressed to the researchers was that the development would help to improve Southwater and bring much-needed investment in infrastructure and facilities. “Firms in the area felt they would benefit from the inward movement of business and as a result employment would be created.” The survey found that every business was aware of the proposed
development but a significant number did not know details of the scheme. When the details were shared with them, 80 per cent of respondents were behind proposals for improved sports provision and 76 per cent thought plans for a new secondary school in the area were satisfactory to very good. Andrew McPhillips, Berkeley’s land and planning director, said: “We are a local firm ourselves, so it matters to us what other businesses think. As well as building beautiful, high-specification homes which complement their surroundings, we are committed to investing in the longterm future of the local community. “We want Southwater to continue to thrive, which is why this scheme has been designed to incorporate sports and education facilities as well as major infrastructure improvements.” Berkeley says a high-quality 513home development would create employment opportunities including apprenticeships, provide affordable homes for local people, secure £1.8 million of new facilities for Southwater sports clubs, create a dedicated games area and skateboard park, provide a site for a new secondary school and invest in facilities for Southwater Parish Council. Berkeley has set up a dedicated website, www.westofsouthwater. co.uk, where people can find out more about the proposals and register their views.
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Have your say on number of houses Horsham District Council wants to know how many houses you think should be built in the next 20 years. The council will consult between February 10 and April 10 on four options following a report by GL Hearn, which a council spokesman described as “the most experienced company in this field”. These allow for 590, 635, 670 and 730 homes per year, but the council says it will consider “other reasoned options” if these are backed up by data and evidence. The government imposed a yearly requirement of 650 new homes per year for the district, but this is likely to be revoked under the Localism Act so that the council will set its own
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housing targets. Results of the consultation will be put before an outside independent expert for comment before further discussion by the council. Cllr Ian Howard, council Cabinet member, said: “This consultation is about the extremely important subject of housing levels in the district, giving the public the opportunity to get involved at this early stage before any decisions are made. “The report has been prepared to inspire and provoke debate by our council members and the public to tell us which level of housing we should be aiming for. “Do we want our community and economy to be maintained with a minimal level of economic growth and job creation or do we aspire to more? “Without a long-term vision, the district will lose credibility with the government’s independent inspectors who are the final adjudicators of our plans. “Unless we have their support, we will have little control over future applications for houses and a reduced
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Leading on from the highly successful Junior Musicality Choir and Ariel Company Theatre productions, we have decided after a lot of requests from parents, friends and past performers. To open a choir for anyone who is 25+ years of age!! This new choir is open to everyone, regardless of experience and ability. There are no auditions and you don’t have to be able to read music!! This friendly informal atmosphere will stretch you artistically and mixed with our strong Ariel production team’s know how with its years of experience, it really will be a new type of choir to be in! All levels of experience are welcome to join us in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The Ariel Choir Team is made up of contemporary music tutors, bringing with them an insight and experience into the world of singing and performance. The Choirs will be opening in March and will be located in Burgess Hill and Horsham.
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ability to gain contributions from developers towards community projects. “Of equal importance is that the number of homes built will directly affect our provision of affordable housing. With a waiting list of over 1,000 families, this is a key issue for our district. “Do we want our children to be able to live in the district? Do we want affordable housing and locally provided employment? Do you know someone in their older years who wants to downsize but still remain in their community? Do you know someone on the housing register still waiting for a home? “I am specifically asking interested parties with their own suggestions of numbers to put these forward, be they more or less than those in the report. “The only requirement is that any figure must be backed up by data, evidence and reasoned argument. We will then put this in front of an independent expert for comment.” For more information or to make comments, visit www.horsham.gov. uk or look out for the questionnaire in the next edition of Horsham District News. Ian Thwaites, of Keep Southwater Green, told supporters in an email: “Three of us went to the Cabinet meeting. As expected, they (councillors) insisted on promoting their four options, all of which impose huge housing numbers on the area. “It is a blinkered policy. Even the lowest of their numbers is large and will of course create ongoing pressure on Southwater even if we have blocked the present application (by Berkeley). “They will only consider alternative numbers or alternative planning policies like purposefully building small cheap houses if we back up our ideas with evidence and figures. That’s not unreasonable and we shall try to do it in the time allowed. “They agreed that if we could come forward with such an alternative plan they would have it analysed by a company other than their own and other than GL Hearn, who produced the numbers on which they base their own position.”
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Support for broadband Residents and businesses are being urged to register their support for better broadband. Cllr Lionel Barnard, deputy leader of West Sussex County Council, said: “The county council has committed £6.26 million to match-fund a government grant to improve the county’s broadband network. “For us to get the full benefit of this investment and ensure we deliver improved broadband first to those who need it most, we need to get a clear picture of the demand across West Sussex. “By registering their support, residents will be playing their part in showing us where the demand is. “In these difficult economic times, we need to work together to help improve economic prosperity and support our local businesses. “Better broadband access will help reduce social isolation in our more rural communities, and make it easier and cheaper for residents to access services.” Residents and businesses can register on www.westsussex-better connected.org.uk or by completing a registration form at a library or help point.
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Water bills increase by 8% Southern Water bills will increase by an average of £31 in 2012-3. The average bill for customers receiving both water and wastewater services will be £416, a daily cost of about £1.15, compared to £385 for the 2011-2 financial year. But the company says the extra money will help pay for a £1.8 billion programme of service and environmental improvements, boosting the local economy and supporting thousands of jobs. Between 2010 and 2015, Southern Water is also installing more than 500,000 water meters. It says the average bill for customers who have a meter (£391) will be £57 lower than for those who are not metered. Chief executive Matthew Wright said: “While our charges have risen to meet the enormous cost of our investment, we have worked hard to ensure that those increases are kept to a minimum. “At the same time, our metering programme is bringing a fairer charging system, giving customers control over the amount they spend on our services by ensuring they pay for only what they use.” But Catherine Goddard, of New Street, Horsham, said the water charge for her four-person household was set to rocket after a meter was installed there. She said: “My first bill indicates a total spend for the year of £512. The bill states that if we were still being charged on pre-meter rates, the cost
for the year would be £289 – not far from half of the new charge. “The bill also states that the average daily water usage for our household is 431 litres, so we are pretty much bang on for the average water usage per person. “If we are average, that must mean the only way a household could have stayed paying the same amount, or saved, with the new meters is to have two or less people per house.
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“Southern Water offers a changeover tariff for those who will find it hard to pay the new bills. It seems like an admission that everyone
involved will be experiencing a drastic increase in their bills.” A spokesman for Southern Water said: “As households move to metered charges, about half will see their bills go down and half will see an increase in their bills. “This is because at the moment water bills are based on the rateable value of the house, whereas on a meter they are based on the amount of water people use. “Working closely with the water industry regulator, Ofwat, we have developed a range of tariffs to give people time to adapt to metered charges and make sure that water bills remain affordable for everyone. “We would encourage any customer, such as Ms Goddard, who has queries or concerns to visit www. southernwater.co.uk/metering or talk to one of our specialist advisers on 0333 2003012.”
‘Despicable’ job losses in Thakeham Continued from Page 1 Ronnie Wilson, chairman and chief executive of Monaghan Mushrooms, told The Resident after the takeover last year: “This is the start of a new chapter in the long history of mushroom-growing at Thakeham. “Thakeham is attractive to us because of its strategic location in the South East. “Monaghan has a strong track record of successfully growing businesses and is committed to the longterm future of Sussex Mushrooms at Thakeham, delivering future growth, expansion and new jobs. “The mushroom industry in the UK is extremely competitive. The Thakeham site has not had any significant investment for more than a quarter of a century and now requires major investment to bring it up to 21stCentury standards to ensure its longterm survival. “The capital injection from the new homes development is essential to kick-start further investment and to deliver the vision set out by Sussex Mushrooms to create a state-of-theart mushroom-growing facility. “We anticipate some job losses in the near term, but we will increase employment at the site as production increases.”
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Youngsters’ hall new experience County council representatives, architects, builders, governors, fundraisers, relatives and school supporters joined pupils at the of�icial opening of the new hall at Warnham Primary School. The hall will be used for sport,
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drama, after-school classes and other activities, and will possibly be opened up for community use at some stage. Head teacher Chris Crunden said: “So many people have made this dream come true and we owe a huge debt of thanks to them for their support.” Children explained how the hall had made a difference to them, with expressions such as “really cool” and “it’s so big”. Grace, 11, said it meant they could all sit together for lunch – and with the completion of the kitchen, they could eat school lunches and were having cookery lessons. Warnham PCSO Roy Millard handed over a community fund cheque for £250, which will help fund equipment in the hall.
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Hen�ield hooligan jailed after football punch-up A hooligan from Hen�ield has been jailed for a year for his part in an organised �ight. Matthew Cummins, 34, of Wantley Hill Estate, was one of 12 men who admitted violent disorder after a �ight among football ‘fans’ in Grove Hill, Brighton, on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Police received 28 calls relating to the �ight, which happened as Brighton and Hove Albion played a preseason friendly against Aberdeen. Twenty police of�icers arrived within
minutes. The other 11 men involved, from Hove, Portslade, Lancing, Littlehampton, London and Essex, were jailed for between a year and three-and-ahalf years. All of the 12 received six-year football banning orders, except two who had already been banned. Chief Supt Graham Bartlett said after the hearing at Hove Crown Court: “We are pleased that the sentences they received re�lect the seriousness
of this incident. “Football is about the enjoyment of a sport, not about violent disorder. I am very grateful for the support the communities, Brighton and Hove Albion and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have provided to bring these people to justice. “I hope the sentences will deter others who think it’s acceptable to act in a similar way. Most people enjoy football and their good behaviour should not be marred by a mindless
minority who harm and scare others.” A spokesman for the CPS said: “We would like to pay tribute to the quick thinking and swift action of the members of the local community who, through various means, recorded the incident. Without this, we wouldn’t have been able to successfully prosecute. “This is a case of the CPS and police working with the help of the local community to identify and prosecute football-risk supporters.”
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Music is being used to help stimulate memory at St John’s Church Hall, Church Street, Broadbridge Heath. Lyn Coleman, of Music for the Memory, said: “We witness the stimulating power of interactive musical programmes on those with dementia. “What is heartwarmingly remarkable about this is that those who sometimes struggle to �ind the words to hold a conversation remember the words to the songs and enthusiastically join in. “The feel-good factor induced by these achievements, and other stimulating activities, help to alleviate depression, withdrawal and loss of con�idence which often manifest themselves as symptoms of dementia. “Dementia can be slowed and it is possible to restore con�idence, rekindle memories and improve quality of life, not only for the individual but for their family and carers too. “Continuing to see the person and not the illness is key to personcentred care. Each person is unique and their journey through the illness is different to anyone else’s.”
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Skate Spectacular success at school
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More than 500 skaters, aged from three upwards, visited Billingshurst Primary School’s three-day Skate Spectacular.
A new charity aims to �ill some of the gaps left by county council cuts to youth services. Horsham-based 4 The Youth is already providing junior clubs at Horsham Youth Centre, Needles Youth Centre and Forest Youth Wing for youngsters aged 10 to 13. Now it is offering a package to other youth centres in the area, using a mixture of trained youth workers and volunteer staff to maintain youth provision in the area. The charity aims to extend its work to provide attractive and safe places where young people can meet their friends and take part in “constructive activities”. It hopes to provide short courses for young people in areas such as baby-sitting, �irst aid and food hygiene. Director Morwen Millson said: “We want to recruit both experienced and new volunteers to work alongside experienced professional youth workers. Together they will provide dynamic youth services, available to all young people. “The idea is to bring together volunteers with a passion for improving young people’s opportunities with the best of the established youth service. “We have a strong team of directors, but we need a team behind us who will help to run more sessions for young people and we also need a team of fundraisers. “We believe that many parents and carers value the opportunities our sessions will offer to their young people and that they will be ready to meet the challenge of helping us.” For more information or to donate to the charity, phone 01403 800142.
They helped raise more than £1,900 for the Outdoor Learning Project, which enhances children’s outdoor learning facilities. Head teacher Helen Williamson said: “The event was a wonderful start to the New Year. We wanted to try something new and different and it worked very well. “Thank you to all our sponsors, especially Fowlers, Coco’s Style, Kavanagh’s Budgens and Cracknell Pitt Draffen, who made it possible for this event to take place and enabled us to raise such a fantastic sum of money. “Thanks also to the numerous parents and school supporters who gave up time to sell tickets, serve refreshments and run stalls, without whom the event would not have been possible.”
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Lions roar their thanks Horsham Lions have thanked businesses, volunteers and other people in Horsham and Southwater for the “unusually high response” to their recent fundraising efforts. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, RSA, Broadbridge Heath Sports Club, the Holbrook Club, Roundstone Caravans, Creative Technology, pubs and other businesses were among those praised by Tom Osborne, chairman of the Lions’ fundraising committee. More than 70 festive food parcels were delivered to families in need, along with toys donated by St John’s Primary School.
The Lions’ next major fundraising effort is the Swimarathon at Pavilions in the Park on Sunday, February 19. Teams of six swimmers will swim as many lengths as possible in 55 minutes. The aim is to provide de�ibrillators for The Forest School, Millais School and Tanbridge House School. Sudden Death Syndrome can affect youngsters as well as older people, but the Lions say a de�ibrillator could help save lives. Sponsorship money will be divided between the Lions’ project and charities chosen by the participants.
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These three men appear in a top 10 list of cycle criminals in Sussex. A bike and a wheel from a separate cycle were stolen from Horsham railway station at about 6.20pm on December 16, but British Transport Police of�icers have yet to arrest anyone for the crimes. Insp Gary Ancell said of the criminal trio and others on the list: “We’ve followed multiple avenues of enquiry and circulated pictures to local neighbourhood policing teams, but to no
avail so far. “We’re now asking for help from members of the public to identify them. If you know any of these people and can tell us who they are, we want to hear from you. “Cycles are a popular target for thieves, but there are several steps people can take to ensure their bikes are adequately marked and secured to help reduce the risk of becoming a victim. “The best thing to remember is to
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High speed eventually? Nik Butler www.loudmouthman.com
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When SW Erdnase wrote a book, The Expert at the Card Table: Classic Treatise on Card Manipulation, it was considered required reading for those interested in card manipulation. Having watched the progress of high-speed broadband in West Sussex, I begin to feel it would be safer to bet on the Queen in a three-card trick
Never trust a sceptic Simon Clare horsham.skepticsinthepub.org
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Never trust a sceptic, especially a self-proclaimed one. Scientific scepticism does not require trust and a typical speaker at a ‘Skeptics in the Pub’ night would be horrified if you accepted their word on trust alone. If someone declares themselves a sceptic on an issue, it should at least mean that their view is subject to revision in the light of evidence.
than to predict how West Sussex will be better connected by 2015. Now a few will cry that affordable housing, cheaper parking or open athletics facilities are more important than the internet and I cannot disagree with any of them. But I will, because the internet creates jobs, opens streets, connects communities, reduces isolation and today replaces manufacturing and production while reducing carbon emissions and improving the environment. I attended the West Sussex Better Connected Broadband Summit in Chichester last year. I listened to comments from BT Openreach, Action Rural Sussex, Nick Herbert MP, Jeremy Hunt MP, parish councillors and businesses. All concluded that the internet was a terribly important tool, and £6.26 million was provided to improve
broadband services in West Sussex. Councils and communities could propose projects for which this, and other, money was set aside to aid in the delivery. It was not made clear how this could be done. Much was made of “other” websites where information would be made available and, as is typical where government money is available, consultants could provide advice and assistance. I made a nuisance of myself by repeatedly asking to see a shopping list of prices which would help communities and parishes assemble the budgets and proposals for their needs. If there is a need to procure a new road, street lamp, park bench or playground, the processes are known and established and prices are generally available. Why then are we not seeing a clear guideline to prices and procedure for
improving our internet? We need only know three things – the labour and land preparation costs for delivering the physical components, the price of the core components and the price to support and maintain those investments. What we have for now is a website, www.westsussex-betterconnected. org, which redirects to the county council’s website and invites people to sign up to show interest in getting high-speed broadband for their area. What appears to have taken months to deliver could have been put together on a website in a couple of days after the meeting. If you are experiencing slow internet speeds, don’t miss my next column. I will detail the great progress in internet-over-pigeon, as over the Carfax on some weekends, although I do sometimes worry about fouling on the lines.
Unfortunately, the title “sceptic” is badly abused by people with no intention of changing their minds on a subject – and this misuse has impacts both globally and locally. Climate change, or specifically Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW), sees one of the most common abuses of the word ‘sceptic’. Global-warming sceptics are those that either do not believe that mankind is responsible for global warming, or that there is no global warming at all. These ‘sceptics’ point to occasional inaccuracies in data collection or to a tiny minority of dissenting scientists in order to confirm their intuitive view that AGW isn’t happening – ignoring vast amounts of good research. You are as capable as I am of speculating about why AGW ‘sceptics’ choose to hold their position, but one thing is clear – no amount of evidence
is enough to change these people’s minds. Yet they still call themselves sceptics and benefit from the word’s implied sense of rationality. Necessary remedial action is delayed because of their fallacious and infectious doubts and as each year passes our ability to put things right lessens. Thanks, ‘sceptics’. Locally, we witness the terrible impact of ‘Vaccine Sceptics’, otherwise known as the Anti-Vaccination Movement. Vaccination programmes, through their spectacular success, have created a void where once there was a fear of diseases such as polio and measles. ‘Vaccine Sceptics’ seek to fill this void with a fear of the vaccines themselves, manipulating the natural desire of parents to protect their children by exaggerating the risks posed by immunisation. Again, you can speculate for
yourself about why the anti-vax lobby reject real evidence. With the best of intentions, many parents chose not to vaccinate their children and measles has now returned to Sussex, with the Surrey and Sussex Health Protection Unit sending a letter to schools across the region last week warning of an increase in measles cases. Thanks again, ‘sceptics’. I wonder if parents of non-vaccinated children will see the HPU letter and think back to when they chose not to immunise their kids and the reasons behind that decision. Were they unduly influenced at the time by people calling themselves sceptics? Will future generations wonder why we allowed global-warming ‘sceptics’ to stop us from trying to prevent irreversible climate change? I treat such so-called ‘sceptics’ with wariness, not just scepticism.
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I wrote last time about embracing new development for Horsham. I think it could be great. But I have one very big reservation. The proposed new train station and the fact that yet more people are going to be piling into the alreadycrowded carriages and subjected to the delays that existing commuters face. This week, Southern – rail “service” provider between Horsham and London – published punctuality figures for December 11 to January 7. Only 69.8 per cent of trains arrived on time. Not only is this inconvenient for employers who would like their employees to be at their desks on time, it is also inconvenient for the employees who know they should be at their desks on time and have to make up the time at the other end of the day. But that’s nothing compared to the impact on individuals, couples and families when trains are late at the other end of the day. I’m lucky. I don’t have to suffer the commute myself. I run my own business from home and manage to do most of my meetings by email, telephone and Skype. My husband, on the other hand, is at the mercy of Southern trains every day. The impact of delayed trains cannot be understated. He works long days already and does his best to be home in time to see our two young children before they go to bed. All too often, his best efforts are thwarted by delays on the trains. I’m left with two very upset children who don’t get to see their daddy before bedtime. I realise this is all a bit “first world problems”, but I fail to see how Southern can justify their latest statistics. There has been no snow, very little frost, not much in the way of inclement weather at all, really. Southern simply doesn’t seem to be made to pay for its lack of service at the moment, so I would like to alert readers to the “Delay Repay” scheme. If your journey is delayed by 30 minutes or more, or if your train is cancelled, you can claim 50 per cent of your ticket price back. Claim forms are available on the website at www.southernrailway. com/your-journey/delay-repay or from Horsham station. Keep your tickets as you will need to provide a photo with your claim. Of course, this won’t make my children feel any better about missing their dad, but if enough people start claiming their money back, perhaps Southern will put more effort into running their trains on time. It might also encourage Southern to create a long-term plan for coping with increased passenger numbers – a document that many of us would be very interested in reading.
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Signing again Horsham district electors who have a postal vote, and whose signature held on record is more than five years old, are being asked to provide a fresh signature. Changes to the postal voting process have been made to increase the security of the system under the Representation of the People Regulations 2001. The signature and date of birth for each elector will be stored electronically and compared with any future forms or correspondence. Horsham District Council is posting notices to affected voters, but for more information call 01403 215126 or email elections@horsham.gov.uk
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Climate change is ‘relevant here’ MP Nick Herbert met members of Steyning’s 10:10 Climate Action Group to discuss national and local environmental issues. The group was initially set up as part of a nationwide campaign to help tackle climate change by working to achieve a 10 per cent cut in carbon emissions. And in 2010 it launched a Greening Campaign to encourage local people to think about what they can do. Mr Herbert, MP for Arundel and South Downs, talked about the Green Deal, under which households will be able to apply for energy efficiency improvements without funding the
upfront cost. There was also a lively debate about sustainable development and economic growth. Group co-ordinator Geoff Barnard said later: “The local Greening Campaign has achieved a lot in its first year and we’re keen to build on this success. “There is strong connection between local action and government policy, so it is great to have an open line of communication with our MP.” Mr Herbert said: “I like the philosophy of the Greening Campaign because it’s all about voluntary action in the community and encouraging
people to do the right thing. There are local groups springing up across West Sussex, including a number in my constituency. “I attended the Steyning group’s launch and it was good to catch up with them and find out how they are getting on, as well as debate policy. “We had a good discussion about how people can be persuaded that action on climate change is necessary. “Sometimes the potential impact of climate change can seem remote to people, but issues like water shortages, flood risk and what we do with waste are very relevant locally.”
Charity’s appeal for volunteers Cancer Research UK needs help to run its busy charity shop in East Street, Horsham. A variety of volunteer roles are available, including helping customers, working on the till and preparing stock. Manager Victoria Godfrey said: “It’s a great way to help our fantastic charity and meet new people at the same time. “People can give as little as an hour a week or help for a morning or afternoon.” For more details, phone 01403 258526.
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Laurie Jackson has been appointed as Sussex Wildlife Trust’s landowner adviser at Woods Mill nature reserve near Henfield. Her main priority areas include the West Weald Landscape Project and the Gatwick Greenspace Partnership, working in and around Horsham, Crawley and Gatwick. She said: “I’m looking forward to working with local people who are interested in getting back in touch with nature and finding out how best to manage their land for wildlife. “This year we’re planning to find out more about how dormice and birds are faring in the West Weald, as well as carrying out pond surveys to assess aquatic plants and animals.” For more information about this, phone 01273 497551 or email lauriejackson@sussexwt.org.uk
‘We’re making rail progress’ Southern Railway increased its overall passenger satisfaction score in the National Passenger Survey from 82 per cent to 83 per cent. Of the 33 individual train and station categories, Southern achieved improved scores in 18, with four remaining the same as a year earlier. Managing director Chris Burchell said: “The hard work undertaken by
Southern over the past year, and the recent investment we have made across our business, are really benefiting our passengers. “There are some areas where we must improve further and we will continue to do our utmost to tackle these issues. Our customers will expect us to have plans to improve in every area where we didn’t score as well as we would have liked.”
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Your old bangers can help save lives Got an old car you are thinking of scrapping? Would you like to help support your local firefighters? West Sussex Fire and Rescue is appealing for people to donate scrap cars and help firefighters hone their road crash rescue skills. Spokesman Richard Davy said: “Being able to quickly and safely rescue people trapped in their cars is a core part of a firefighter’s role and undoubtedly saves many lives each year.
“Getting practical hands-on training is a vital part of maintaining and developing those rescue skills. That’s why we are urging anyone thinking of scrapping their car to consider donating it to us. “We can arrange for the car to be picked up free of charge, have all the necessary paperwork processed and the car dropped at the station to us.” Phone 01243 642880 or email frs. media@westsussex.gov.uk
Moonwalk mission for How to avoid a batastrophe Clockhouse Podiatry The team at Clockhouse Podiatry, Horsham, will support the fight against breast cancer when they take part in the London Moonwalk on May 12. To help the cause, they will offer 20-minute taster sessions of reflexology or Indian head massage on Tuesday, March 6 and Monday, April 2 (both 8.45am to 5pm), for a donation of £10. These are holistic treatments which relax the body and support its natural healing processes.
Clockhouse Podiatry customers can also offer their unworn Hotter shoes to other customers for £15, with £5 going towards the Moonwalk. A company spokesman said: “Browsing and trying on our wide range of Hotter footwear in the clinic assures customers that their choice is suitable and comfortable – and less likely to end up at the back of the cupboard!” Phone 01403 259248 or visit www. clockhousepodiatry.co.uk for more information.
Urban Renaissance Villages and developers Helical Bar say they have taken care to protect wildlife at Durrants Village, Faygate. A total of 148 luxury apartments and cottages are being built on the site of a disused sawmill. Many of the deserted buildings have been used as roosts by common pipistrelle and brown long-eared bats. Ten bat boxes are being installed and a purpose-built bat house with a pitched roof has been constructed nearby. As part of an extensive relocation project, 434 common lizards, 140
slow worms and 16 grass snakes have been removed from the work area and relocated to specially constructed habitats protected by a site-wide reptile fence. The fence will be removed when the building work is completed. The developers have also created an activity exclusion zone on the western boundary of the site to avoid disturbing an extensive badger set. Other ecological measures will include the creation of flower-rich meadows, refurbishment of derelict woodland ponds, and the seeding of retained woodland and hedgerows.
Buzz in here Wisborough Green Beekeepers Association will hold a one-day course at Pulborough Village Hall on Saturday, February 18. A presentation will be made by experienced beekeepers, with others available during break times to provide advice and information. The association covers a wide area, with members in West Sussex and south Surrey, but details of surrounding BKAs will also be available on the day. For more information, contact Roger Patterson on 01403 790637, email roger-patterson@btconnect.com, or visit www.wgbka.org.uk To book a place on the course, phone Gordon Allan on 01798 343470 or email petworthgordon@ btopenworld.com
Animal rescue Firefighters rescued two cats and a cow in three separate incidents. They spent almost two hours collecting one of the cats from a tree in Eversfield, Southwater, before handing it over to an RSCPA officer. A cow was winched out of a ditch next to Old Crawley Road, Horsham, and a cat rescued from a flat in Birches Road, Roffey, when an oven caught fire.
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The five-week “consultation” period on the Horsham Churches Together (HCT) and Oasis school proposal in Southwater is drawing to a close. I have been to all the meetings as requested and read all printed and online information available to me. I have emailed to ask particular questions and listened to many different concerns from the parents and residents of Southwater village. I have read all the articles and letters in the local papers. As I am recently retired, I am lucky enough to have the time. My understanding of education matters is good as I have been a full-time teacher all my working life and spent 31 years as a head of department, most of them in one of the largest comprehensive schools in the country. I have only lived in Southwater since 2009 but already feel a strong sense of identity with this vibrant village community. What I have seen and heard has left me truly concerned. Many parents left the meetings feeling intimidated and bewildered by the confusing and poorly researched information being given. Some statements from HCT felt like scaremongering and bullying tactics. A suggestion that “children from the new development north of the A24 would be closer to existing Horsham secondary schools to fill their places, so many Southwater children might be placed in Crawley unless you have a school in Southwater” was particularly intimidating. HCT/Oasis also talked about more choice for parents. The major concerns in all the meetings I attended were that the opposite would be true as Southwater children would be told “you are in the new Southwater school catchment area”. In the much-publicised Horsham District Council Southwater Residents Survey of 2011, the desire for a secondary school barely registered on the responses and was the second-to-last concern of all the priorities for the village. In conversations at the time, many parents expressed how much they valued the autonomy and independence that travelling beyond the village gave their children as they grew into adulthood. Some were glad that their children did not live their whole educational life in a bubble but experienced life beyond the village. These views were again expressed on January 19. Even before the consultation process began, it seems HCT/ Oasis managed to alienate the local schools who consequently refused to let them hold meetings with parents in their buildings regarding this sudden and “outof-the-blue” proposal. Their timing was exceptionally poor, considering how incredibly
busy the end of term is in schools at Christmas. What channels did they go through? Whatever the facts, the initial approach was mismanaged and a desperate and unseemly giving out of leaflets ensued at the end of term as parents collected their children outside the school gates. Many were of course unable to attend the first consultation meeting on December 21 as they were either on holiday or did not know about it. The first ‘fact’ given by the Oasis literature states: “1,000 Southwater pupils are bussed out of the village every day.” This is wrong. Subsequent website information and meetings have stated variously 750, 650 and 500! Clearly their research is very poor and does not fill me with confidence. The GCSE result records of Oasis are so far below the standard of our existing schools that I am very surprised that West Sussex County Council and Horsham District Council would consider bringing them to the area. The one area which seems to be a real strength of Oasis is that they have clearly used their schools to create a successful community hub in many areas within towns and cities. I was impressed with this ideology but am unconvinced it would transfer well to a village which already has a warm and vibrant hub of its own. One young mother expressed a concern that another physical hub would actually split a village in two! Another stated she already had a village hub and that her need was a school to educate her children to a high standard. The fact that the Horsham heads are so very concerned and that one of the biggest teaching unions in England (the NASUWT) have called Oasis management incompetent should immediately ring loud alarm bells for us all. The unseemly haste of this proposal, when our children’s future is at stake, truly worries me. At exactly the moment when Southwater is exceptionally vulnerable, and we are fighting the Berkeley Homes development application, this school consultation is foisted upon us. The people of Southwater are not stupid or blind. First 513 houses with the loss of our farm, wildlife and countryside, then a secondary school which will lead to further development to fill school places. Surely we should be waiting until Horsham District Council make up their minds about future development in the whole area before rushing headlong into this HCT/ Oasis project. The Horsham heads are right when they say time should be allowed for genuine and coherent consultation. Pauline Purton Two Mile Ash Road, Horsham
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Decision-making will be open I’m very grateful to my Conservative colleagues for showing their confidence in me by electing me their leader. I’m determined to show that I’m worthy of that trust. My name will now go forward for election as leader of Horsham District Council at our February meeting. I’m conscious of the great responsibilities that this job entails and I will work hard to represent the interests of all our residents. I’m unashamedly ambitious for our district. I want Horsham district – with Horsham town at its heart – to continue to be known as an excellent place to live and work, with a quality of life that is among the best in the country. My predecessor, Robert Nye, had a dynamic vision for Horsham district – an enterprising approach to balancing the budget while continuing to provide our citizens with first-class services. I share his vision. I want to build a positive, optimistic and entrepreneurial agenda that balances the savings we certainly have to make with business-savvy
and politically sensitive creativity to generate additional resources and income. I’m under no illusions about the financial challenges that lie ahead. There will be hard choices to make and difficult decisions to take. We will also need to ensure that we extract maximum value for every pound that the council spends. This makes it all the more important that we discharge our duties with the greatest care and humanity. I want to ensure that our customers’ experience of dealing with their council is a positive one and the environment for our hardworking staff is rewarding. One of my early priorities will be to ensure we complete a fundamental review of the options for Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre and to identify solutions, which work for the whole community and command wide public confidence. Under my leadership, our decision-making will at all times be open, evidence-based and inclusive.
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New community group Cootes Farm Community is a new non-political, non-religious community group based in the neighbourhood close to the village green in Merryfield Drive, Horsham. Following a very successful Royal Wedding Tea on the Green a number of the committee felt a permanent group should be formed with the following aims: • To encourage friendship with neighbours. • To encourage children and
teenagers to become involved with their community. • To look after our local environment. • To care for our wonderful pond. • To stage regular community events on the village green. • To promote local businesses and produce. For more information, phone 07514 552102, email: cootes. farm18@o2.co.uk or write to Mrs C Dabbs, 14 Cootes Avenue, Horsham RH12 2AH. Steve Swain Chairman, Cootes Farm Community
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Cllr Ray Dawe Conservative group leader, Horsham District Council
Council must be transparent I welcome Ray Dawe’s statement that “decision-making will at all times be open, evidence-based and inclusive”. I invite him to start immediately as he means to go on by offering some transparency on two key issues. Firstly, the fate of Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre. From speaking to people in the north of the district, it is clear to me that many believe the centre has been saved from closure. However, reading between the lines of the statements made by councillors Dawe and Chowen this seems to be far from the case. Comments about identifying solutions for the whole community suggest a subtext about breaking up leisure provision in the way originally intended. The so-called backbench revolt is no more than a shock reaction by councillors who had originally voted unanimously in favour of closure and have been jolted out of their indifference by the strength of public reaction. What I think we are seeing is a temporary reprieve, during which councillors hope the passion will die out of the campaign. At the end of that period the decision will inevitably be taken to bulldoze the centre. While Mr Dawe may be reluctant to indicate his direction of thinking so close to a by-election, to persuade us of his new
commitment to openness, perhaps he is obliged to do so? Another area where he could direct his commitment to openness is the management of council finances. During the years of the Labour government, the Tories in Horsham thought nothing of approving annual council tax increases above the rate of inflation. The justification for this was that the government provided a negligible level of subsidy to Horsham, therefore revenue had to be raised from the council taxpayer. How is it then that, at a time when the main source of council revenue has either remained the same or increased, further cuts by the present government can have such a devastating effect on expenditure? Why is it that a small increase in council tax, even below the level as a means to protect our services, is out of the question? Could it be because the cuts we have seen, and the further cuts that will surely follow, are purely ideological? In return for the same level of tax, but increases in other charges, residents are expected to endure cuts in service while their money is used by the council to subsidise ‘golden opportunities’ for their business friends. A little more openness on how exactly our council tax payments are being used would be very welcome. David Hide Chairman, Horsham Labour Party
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She said: “Young people trying to get work don’t have to work for free. Many people I know do and have gone on to get good jobs. But there are other ways you can make an impression and get hired. “The �irst step is to ensure the application and CV have no errors or mistakes. Then candidates need to show passion for the job they have applied for. “What we’re looking for as recruiters is depth of knowledge and enthusiasm. Find out plenty about the position, company and industry before writing the cover letter and demonstrate that in an interview.” Justine and her staff also work with schools to help young people identify what type of employment they would be suitable for and help them get a step on the ladder. The recruitment expert advises students to apply their strengths and attributes from their personal life to their professional life. Justine added: “We work with 15 year-olds and advise them to think about skills they might have used in sport or any other activity. “That could include communications or team work for example and that will help them to learn what role will suit them when they start applying for jobs.” Justine added that presentation is also important for helping make a good �irst impression. “It’s very important to look good. No matter what job you are going for, always dress smart for an interview. “It’s quite simple, but take a look in the mirror and ask yourself ‘how do I look?’ Also, you would be surprised how many young people we work with don’t know how to do a proper handshake. It might seem trivial but it’s all important. And remember that it doesn’t matter if you get something wrong. What matters is that you sit up straight, make eye contact and show enthusiasm.”
Twelve young people have started an apprenticeship scheme with Southern Water. The company, which supplies more than one million people in the South East with water, will provide the apprentices with on-the-job training and experience in water supply and distribution. Upon completion, they will receive a job in its operations team. Along with the training, which is provided by Watertrain, the apprentices will learn vital skills and take the �irst steps to a new career. Twelve new members of Southern Water’s staff will also study for the NVQ in Water Engineering. Southern Water’s Don Winzer, who has been with the company for 30 years, is �irmly backing the scheme. Mr Winzer said: “This NVQ is the
equivalent of the training I did, which was a great introduction to the company and the industry and set me in good stead for the future. “By offering these young people the chance to do the same, we are setting the Southern Water staff of the future on their career paths.” Chris Maloney, Southern Water’s director of human resources, said: “It is important that large companies like Southern Water plan for the future by training and investing in our people and that is exactly what we are doing with this and our other apprenticeships. “In the current jobs climate, vocational training with the promise of a job is a fantastic opportunity for young people to forge a rewarding career and we are pleased to be able to help them on that road to success.”
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All the (business) world’s a stage
Julia Martin
A drama coach will be explaining how techniques used on stage can be effective in business, at the next Business Builder Club event. Julia Martin runs Dramaworks and is increasingly working with people in a corporate or professional environment to help improve their confidence, presence and influence. Julia said: “Techniques used in actor training can be applied successfully to multiple situations in business. “The business world offers a great forum for drama practitioners to deliver training that can empower staff to understand and promote their roles in the organisation. “We all have different personas. The key is to use the right persona in the right place at the right time to achieve the right results.” Members of the Business Builder Club networking event will get a taster session of Julia’s techniques, which normally include active listening and presentation excercises to improve communication. The event takes place on Tuesday, February 7 at 6pm. To attend or for more information visit www. businessbuilderclub.co.uk
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The big event for small businesses is back Microbiz, the exhibition for small businesses, returns for its 10th anniversary on Saturday, March 10. The event is popular with those who run small companies as well as larger businesses who want to showcase their products and services. Microbiz is free and takes place at The Drill Hall on Denne Road between 10am and 4pm. It’s a popular exhibition and described by organisers as a “treasure trove for small businesses and startups.” As well as stands set up by exhibitors there are also free workshops and seminars. It also acts as an effective networking opportunity. For a programme or to book a free seminar place call 01403 215542 or email business.development@ horsham.gov.uk and for more information visit www.horshammicrobiz. co.uk
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10th birthday tea party for Cancer Research shop The Cancer Research shop on West Street, Horsham, would like to say a massive thank you to all its volunteers and supporters over the past 10 years and invites the whole town along to a tea party. There will be tea, coffee and cakes on offer as well as a tombola and a lucky dip for children in an Alice in Wonderland and Disney themed day.
Manager Clare Hartfield said: “We’ve stayed open for 10 years because of all the support and the volunteers giving up their time. It enables the research into cancer to take place.” So take the whole family down to the shop tomorrow (Saturday, February 4) and join in the fun.
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I recently returned from speaking at a conference in Shropshire; an animated and lively event comprising of 50 publishers interested in finding out more about marketing on a shoestring and the importance of being brilliant at the basics. This is something I speak about frequently. Often a business owner is so intent on finding the marketing miracle at the end of the rainbow that they overlook the fact that accomplishing simple but powerful marketing activities with charm, flair and relevance is what’s really needed to notch up those sales. In recent months I have witnessed all manner of “experts” promising to transform the fortunes of any business if said business owner can part with plenty of cash to subscribe to the system on offer. Before you are tempted by these overtures consider instead whether you can achieve your goals by being brilliant at the basics. 1. Ensure that every single one of your communications, online and off-line represents all that is good and great about your business down to the very last detail.
Having a website that bears no relation to your logo and livery because it was created many years ago will only serve to act as a disincentive to potential customers. Those cheap flyers that you had printed on a wing and a prayer using blurred images and copy that f a l l s woefully short of promoti n g
your business are most definitely a false economy too. Once they have been given a rapid and critical appraisal they will be on their way to the landfill site without a backward glance. Look upon your marketing communications as a pivotal extension of you, your brand, what you offer and what you stand for.
2. Invest in a decent designer. Good design should be an investment and not an expense. It’s unlikely that you would attend a black-tie event in your jeans because obviously such attire would be spectacularly inappropriate. Why present literature to the people that you are hoping will buy from you when it has clearly been designed by a person with a conspicuous absence of design skills? You may have saved a few pounds but the cost to your reputation will cost you so much more than this. 3. If you are not a wordsmith and the thought of writing your sales letters, brochures and flyers fills you with dread or copywriting is just not your thing, don’t despair. Focus instead on creating a thorough and accurate brief for a copywriter to work from. Inspire them with a rich description of your target audiences, the benefits you offer, your experience and expertise, how you overcome the barriers to a sale and what you are hoping to achieve from each communication. Being brilliant at the basics entails delivering a charming message that is relevant and appropriate to the audiences you are looking to communicate with. The days of simply firing off a generic and bland list of your offering to anyone within earshot are well and truly over. Customers know they are in demand. You need to court them; show them respect.
About Dee Blick Chartered Marketer and CIM Fellow Dee Blick is one of the UK’s best selling small business authors. The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book reached number 1 on Amazon UK within 48 hours of its launch, entering Amazon’s top 150 books across all genres within four weeks. There are currently 43 out of 43 five star reviews on Amazon. Dee has 28 years’ marketing experience and writes for Royal Mail and BT.
The Ultimate Marketing Summit one day event June 2012 - register your interest now: Email dee@themarketinggym.org to find out more about her one day Ultimate Marketing Summit at Roffey Park, Pease Pottage on Friday, June 29 - a fantastic day of marketing seminars, brilliant award-winning keynote speakers sharing tips and insights on PR, how to get to number one on Google, how to grow your business through marketing on a shoestring and more. Plus business networking and delicious food all for an incredible £99 + VAT for the entire day! Or visit www.themarketing gym.org
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Raise a glass to a new record at Weltons The Stuart James Band has teamed up with Weltons Brewery for a performance to celebrate the band’s new EP release. On Saturday, February 4, they will be live and launching ‘Changing Lanes’ and the brewery will be offering some unique ales named after some of the tracks.
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The record has been over a year in the making, and has already been previewed on local radio stations across the country Predominantly in the rock genre, all tracks are original and front man Stuart James refuses to pigeonhole the recording stating firmly that it “only sounds like us”. (See Danny’s review below). The latest CD is a collection of seven self-penned tracks ranging from acoustic to hard rock. It will be available inclusive of the ticket price or from the band’s website at www. stuartjamesband.com . Tickets are priced £4 each or £10 each to include a copy of the latest disc, available from The Beer Essentials, East Street, The Tanners Arms, or send a Facebook message to www. facebook.com/StuartJamesBand. Doors open at 7:30pm with live music from 8:00pm. Support will be from South of 55th. There is a fully licensed bar and all ages are welcome.
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The Conspiracy With Support From Tell Wolves Tales at The Malt Shovel, Horsham Never The Twain at The Tanners Arms, Horsham Elvis & The Embers at The Holbrook Club, Horsham Saturday 4th February
Stuart James Band headlining Weltons’ ‘Live @ The Brewery’ gig last July
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positive year: “‘Changing Lanes’ seemed to be a natural progression from the 2007 ‘Pornokitsch and Morals’ album, which was never actually released”, commented frontman Stuart James. “While that record had some good songs, ‘Changing Lanes’ shows the entire talents of the band, not only in musicianship, but also in engineering and production.” With the eponymous hero leading the three-piece on vocals and guitar, the line-up is completed by a tight and driving rhythm section, formed of James’ brother Junior on bass and drummer Spencer Blackledge and, after seeing numerous line-up changes, it looks like the band are dead set on this current formation: “The hurdles made by everyday occurrences have now been set aside”, added Stuart, “We now have all the qualities needed to become a force to be reckoned with!” With a bright future resting on the reception of ‘Changing Lanes’, the challenge to keep their feet on the ground in the wild world of rock and roll is on for the Stuart James Band; holding the release show for ‘Changing Lanes’ at Horsham’s own Weltons Brewery on Saturday, February 4, are the band determined to stick to their roots? Opening ‘Changing Lanes’ is the title track, highly representative of their rock and roll swagger, laced with Jimi Hendrix-esque guitar licks, and seasoned with a touch of Led Zeppelin. ‘Jagerblind’ furthers the psychedelic tones of Hendrix and Cream alongside frontman Stuart’s indulgently crooned vocals, while ‘Funky #1 2011’ really does what it says on the tin, with the organ ringing out clear amongst the upbeat guitar rhythms. ‘Take This Love’ and its laid back
Stuart James Band Official CD release with support from South Of 55th at Welton’s Brewery, Foundry Lane, Horsham (£4 or £10 Including CD)
David Hay Band at The Malt Shovel, Horsham Monikers at The Queen’s Head, Horsham Splitters Classic Rock at The Bedford, Horsham Offside at The Kings Arms, Horsham Sunday 5th February
Acoustic Open Mic With Calvin & Hobbes at The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham Tuesday 7th February
Horsham’s First Brazilian Percussion Group (Samba Band) at Trafalgar Baptist Church, Trafalgar Road, Horsham - Free and All Welcome!
ambience is a return to the true roots of blues, before ‘Who’s To Blame’ is a punchy rock and roll anthem dead set to be a head-banging favourite with the band’s ever-growing fanbase. ‘Admit It’ is a smooth yet powerful acoustic ballad, and a step-down from the energy of the EP, but closing track ‘Fool For Those Faces’ captures the electric live atmosphere consistently showcased by the trio, in a shamelessly brilliant conclusion. “I would like to think that this record removes us from the rock/blues tag and sets us firmly in the category of ‘original’”, said Stuart, “There is no way you can pigeonhole this record into any genre – it just sounds like SJB!” No one knows what the future may hold for the Stuart James Band, but, judging from the fantastic ‘Changing Lanes’ EP, it’s almost a certainty that the band are yet to experience the highlight of their career. “Who knows what is next for us?” questions James, “All I know is that we have the best product and line up we have ever unleashed to use as ammunition on our pathway onward and upward…”
Open Mic Night With Dave Toye & Friends at The Coach House, Cowfold Wednesday 8th February
Open Mic Night With Terry at The Tanners Arms, Horsham Thursday 9th February
Brian Murray at The Malt Shovel, Horsham
Alice Ella at Medcafe, 3 Piries Place, Horsham Friday 10th February
From Sabbath To Hell at The Malt Shovel, Horsham
Rock:HYC at Horsham Youth Club, Hurst Road, Horsham (U18 Shows) Startled Hamsters at The Queen’s Head, Horsham
‘Chelle Dean at The Tanners Arms, Horsham
Acoustic Jam Night at The Frog And Nightgown, Faygate Listings kindly supplied by facebook.com/HorshamAreaLiveMusic
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ALL THE SINGLE LADIES
Thursday 9 February 7pm Best of British theatre broadcast live to cinemas around the world. Nicholas Wright’s new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood’s golden age. Award-winning Antony Sher returns to The National to play Jacob.
Friday 17 February 8pm A heartwarming and hilarious new comedy starring Leslie Ash and Brooke Kinsella. The course of true love never did run smooth. Three women, three stories, three lives and one problem. Lies, deceit, red faces, regrets, hangovers and revenge!
ABBA THE SHOW
Saturday 18 February 7.30pm Back to Broadway is a musical that brings you the very best of musical theatre, brought together by an enchanting story about a young girls dream to become a star. Including songs from Les Miserables, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera and Mamma Mia.
BACK TO BROADWAY
Friday 10 February 8pm Featuring England’s premier TV & Recording showgroup, Barry Walker’s Smackee, present in music & costume, over two hours of all that was best from one of the world’s most popular hit recording groups.
MAGIC OF MOTOWN
WAGNER’S GOTTERDAMMERUNG
Saturday 25 February 7.30pm Get ready for the smash hit concert show from the USA. A super talented cast perform hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie.
Saturday 11 February 5pm Stunning Opera screened live in the cinema from The Metropolitan Opera, New York. With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution.
SCIENCE MUSEUM LIVE Monday 12 & Tuesday 13 March Mon 1.30pm & 7pm, Tue 1.30pm Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as the Science Museum takes to the stage with a fantastic live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain. For ages 7+.
JACKSON LIVE Saturday 11 February 8pm Amir Sharma’s portrayal of Michael Jackson in his prime has to be the most vocally and visually accurate tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Amir is joined on the stage by a cast of musicians, singers and dancers who work their way through all the hits.
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Friday 3 - Thursday 6 February
Monday 13 February 11am & 2pm CBeebies’ favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to town! Fresh from their hit show ‘Show Me Show Me’, they invite you to join them as they make their return to Horsham following the sell-out success of their 2011 show!
HALF TERM HOLIDAY FUN! THE WHEELS ON THE BUS Wednesday 15 February 11am & 2pm Join Buster the Big Red Bus with all his friends on their magical adventures in this feel good classic sing-a-long show for all ages! Featuring all time favourites If You’re Happy and You Know It, Frere Jaques and The Grand Old Duke of York.
THE ARTIST (PG) Fri, Sat, Mon-Wed 2.30pm, 5pm & 7.30pm Sun 5pm & 7.30pm Thu 1pm & 3pm Now booking…
THE MUPPETS (U) Showing from Friday 10 February
THE DESCENDANTS (15) Digital Daily 5.30pm & 8.15pm Plus Sat & Wed 2pm
Family Film Fun
YOGI BEAR (U) Sat 10.30am All Seats £2
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Make a cinema saving with new Capitol card
If you love the cinema, and love The Capitol, you are about to be rewarded for seeing your favourite flicks there. The Horsham movie theatre has
launched a brand new loyalty card, which means if you buy seven tickets, you can have the eighth – for free! As usual, terms and conditions apply. All you need to do is collect a
The 39 Steps, a romantic comedy with a little suspense thrown in, will be in the Studio at The Capitol from February 22 to February 25. The play is based on the 1935 movie by Alfred Hitchcock and has been produced by the well-known Hit & Run Theatre company. Six actors play over 100 characters in this Tony-winner that kept London’s West End rollicking for the past five years. It is part juicy spy novel, part Monty Python, and it preserves the brilliance originally created by the master of suspense. James Etheridge plays the suave hero Richard Hannay, who learns from a beautiful spy about a plot of international espionage. The woman is killed in Hannay’s flat and he suddenly finds himself caught up in a race from London to Scotland in hopes of stopping military secrets from being smuggled out of the country. As he searches for the secret of the 39 Steps, he is pursued by the police who believe he is a murderer. The rest of the characters (spies, females, policemen, inn keepers, travelling salesmen, etc.) are played by John Barnett, Michael Gattrell,
Will Hackett, Jon Hope, Kevin Sharp and Sue Sherwin. Leading the artistic team is Director Sue Harrington who says the play is “much like a roller coaster full of twists and turns and just plain delightful fun”. Putting the movie - a farce-like whirlwind adventure - on stage is no small feat and requires ingenious theatrical devises to instantly go from a chase scene on a train, to a plane crash or transform from a luxurious Scottish manor to a London flat. The 39 Steps was one of a dozen motion pictures Alfred Hitchcock made in England before going to America. And though the novel has been adapted for the screen many times, Hitchcock’s is considered to be the finest to date. See it on stage from Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 February 2012. Curtain up is at 8pm as well as at 2.30pm on the Saturday. Tickets: £12 or concessions at £10 and for the Saturday Matinee.
complimentary loyalty card from the Box Office next time you’re there, then get movie-going. There is one big budget blockbuster after another planned at The Capitol throughout 2012. And now it pays to go there and see them. The loyalty scheme is just one of the many cinema initiatives going on at the venue. Last year, it launched Movie Mondays, which means everyone pays just £5 (additional charges for 3D films) per ticket to see any film at any time on a Monday. Other offers include Student Tuesday’s - £4 tickets on a Tuesday with a valid student card and not forgetting, Orange Wednesdays! Another popular scheme is The Capitol’s Box Office Babies Screenings, which allow parents and carers to bring their baby along to the cinema without having to arrange a baby
sitter. The screenings are held during the day. For the older kids and their families, there are films shown on a Saturday morning. The Family Film Fun programme was launched at the beginning of January and includes a mixture of brand new releases and
children’s classics such as Mr Popper’s Penguins and The Muppets. All children must be accompanied by a parent or carer and tickets are just £2. For more information, cinema listings or to book, visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call 01403 750220.
The wheels on the bus Espionage, adventure and romance in new Studio show go round The Capitol
To book visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call 01403 750220.
Join Buster the big red bus on a magical adventure this Spring, in his classic sing-a-long show. There are plenty of favourites in this funpacked performance, which will get your kids up and dancing. Developed with teachers to support the early years foundation stage, Wheels on the Bus is mix of both educational and enjoyable entertainment, making it the perfect introduction to theatre for even the youngest of children. There will be classic songs
including the much-loved Comin’ around the Mountain, Ten Green Bottles, If You’re Happy and you Know it and The Grand old Duke of York as well as many more timeless sing-along classics. The kids’ faces will light up as Buster and friends get them joining in to their favourite songs. It’s beeping, bumping and tooting its way to The Capitol on Wednesday, February 15 at 11am and 2pm To book, visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call 01403 750220
Showing on the big screen
The Artist
The Descendants
Yogi Bear
A 1920s Hollywood-inspired movie. A silent movie star is threatened by the introduction of talking pictures and meets a young dancer who is destined for stardom. A big Oscar contender this year.
An Oscar-nominated film in which George Clooney attempts to reconnect with his daughters after their mother is in an accident. They travel to Hawaii to find the man she had been having an affair with.
A documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo, and Ranger Smith. Showing on Saturday (February 4) at 10.30am
For more information or to book tickets visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call The Box Office on 01403 750220
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Logo design competition kicks off garden festival
Hysteria at the Hawth Following the 2011 smash hit tour, the five boys are back recreating the magic of Take That live at The Hawth this March. From the days of 90s classic Take That and Party to when it was time for them to Shine once again, the tribute act will be performing a back catalogue of hit after hit. ‘Back for Good’ is the ultimate celebration of the music of Take That and a must-see for fans. It comes complete with amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes, sensational performances and is backed by a live band and dancers. The audience will be singing and dancing their hearts out all night
long and left with little doubt that they are watching one of the greatest boy bands of all time. Featuring a feast of feel-good favourites such as Relight My Fire, Never Forget, Greatest Day, It Only Takes A Minute Girl, Everything Changes, Shine to the heart warming Babe, Patience, and A Million Love Songs. Take That sold 19 million records between 1991 and 1996, dominating the charts for the early part of the 90s with their dance-orientated pop tunes and soulful ballads. Tickets: £22.50 available by calling 01293 553636 or online at www. hawth.co.uk
Horsham Garden Music Festival Association, a not-for-profit local community group, will be hosting six music events this summer with the intention of making it annual. The concerts, which will take place in the Human Nature Garden at Horsham Park, will provide a opportunity for amateur and semi-professional music groups in the area to perform live. The committee is hoping to include a broad range of music genres so there is something for everyone. On the opening Sunday, there will be a
band, string ensemble and choir. Sharon Dow, a member of the committee, said: “We are a brand new music festival and intend to raise money for local charities. This year, Horsham in Bloom and St. Catherine’s Hospice will benefit.” The series of Sunday music events will begin on June 24 and run for five consecutive weeks (excluding July 15) with the last on August 5. They will take place between 4.00pm and 7.00pm and you can even bring your own picnic. Tickets for the first Sunday, June
24, will be available beforehand and some on the day depending on demand. Subsequent concerts are free. The association is running a competition to create a logo for the festival. To enter, email a design to sharon@sharondow.com by Wednesday, February 29 and it will be featured on Facebook where people can ‘Like’ it. The final decision will come from the association committee in March and the winner will receive £100 worth of goodies. So get designing and bring on the summer.
Take a hike! Springtime on the South Downs Too busy to get out on the South Downs during the week? Blow away the winter blues by joining one of 21 free walks – at the weekend! There is a range of routes available, from just a few miles to more than ten. The walks and strolls span the three counties within the South
Downs National Park and some are easily accessible by public transport. So dig out some good footwear, a waterproof jacket, a snack and take a hike! Society member, Keith Parry, said: “As the days grow a little longer what better way to enjoy our National Park, than to join a group of likeminded country lovers in exploring this most beautiful region of southern
England.” Between now and the end of April the Weekend Walking Programme offers the opportunity to step out with the South Downs Society on weekends throughout February, March and April. For more information, visit www. southdownssociety.org.uk or call 01798 875073.
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11 February Michael Buble Tribute Including a disco 8pm Every 3rd Friday Monthly Tea Dance 3pm to 5.30pm
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Saturday 11th February 7.30pm for 7.45pm Mannings Heath Village Hall The Rotary Club of Horsham present a Charity Quiz Night in aid of the Phoenix Stroke Club which organises activities that aim to restore it’s members confidence thereby assisting their social and speech rehabilitation. The questions will suit a variety of ages so make sure you have a good age spread in your team! Max team size is 8 people. Come along as a team or we will put people together and create a Team.
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Mannings Heath Village Hall (RH13 6JU) is holding a table top sale between 10am and 2pm. Items to include household items, books, antiques, bric-a-brac etc. Tea and coffee available. No trade stalls. Call 01403 263610.
A talk entitled ‘Anglo Saxon Sussex’ will be presented by Chris Hare. Non-members welcome, just turn up with £3 at Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Talk starts at 7.30pm.
Horsham & District Horticultural Society host an illustrated talk by ‘The Horsham in Bloom’ team at 7.30pm. Raffle and refreshments available. Brighton Road Baptist Church, Horsham. Members free, guests £1 or join on the night for £5. See www.horshamhorticulturalsociety.co.uk for more info.
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11th February
The next meeting of the Horsham Decorative & Fine Arts Society will be held at the Capitol Theatre, North Street, Horsham at 10.45am. Eveline Eaton will talk about the highlights of Berlin & Dresden. Visitors are always welcome. Admission £5
Horsham Music Circle’s Lunchtime Concert series at the Unitarian Church welcomes organist Gerald Taylor FRCO who has devised recitals featuring a wide range of works.The concerts are free but there will be a collection in aid of Music Circle funds. At Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham at 1pm. For more information visit www.horshammusic-circle.org.uk
Beat the ‘Car Boot Blues’ at Colgate Village Hall. Household items, antiques, bric a brac, books, unwanted gifts, clothes, children’s toys, etc. Refreshments available. Sellers from 8.00am, buyers 10.00am, entrance 30p. No trade stalls. Tables £10. Call 01293 851520. No wellies required!
12th February
Cats Protection Show and Sale
13th February
Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012
16th February
Homing show and fundraising sale, 11am3pm at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, RH12 3LY. Come and meet the cats! Also stalls with gifts, greeting cards, soft toys, collectables, cat carriers, scratching posts and more. Refreshments available. Free entry, but a donation of cat food appreciated.
CBeebies’ favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to The Capitol, Horsham. Fresh from their hit show ‘Show Me Show Me’, they invite you to join them with fantastic songs, games and a few surprises along the way. Tickets: £12, children £10. Visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com for tickets.
The Charity Pancake Race in Horsham’s Carfax returns for a fourth year. Organised by The Rotary Club and Horsham District Council, local businesses are invited to enter the fancy dress race. The fun begins at 12pm. For more information and an entry form see www.horshamrotary.org.uk
18th February
23rd February Hospital Book Sale
23rd February
Learn about tree identification from an expert. Join Vivien Hodge on an arboreal tour of Warnham Local Nature Reserve. Booking essential, call 01403 259592. Time: 10:30am to 1.00pm. Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.50 under 16s
Five books for one pound. That is the bargain on offer at a second hand book sale being held at Horsham Hospital between 10am and 2pm. Also a selection of toys. Organised by The League of Friends of Horsham Hospital in aid of hospital projects.
Curry and quiz night at the Three Crowns Pub in Wisborough Green. 7.30pm start. Teams of up to 6 people. £15 per person to include curry, 5 raffle tickets, free drink and entry to the quiz. For more information, or register a team email sarah.meurer@ngageltd.com
Decorative Fine Arts Lecture
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Horticultural Society Talk
Table Top Sale
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The Letting Agent Kathy Taylor Senior Manager Leaders
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I am considering letting out my property fully furnished as I will be relocating for work and was wondering what the implications of this would be.
There are some keys things to be aware of when considering letting out any property on a furnished basis;
What should a Landlord Leave? As an agent we recommend that just the basics are provided. We would not individually itemise items of low value (i.e. cracked crockery, old linen, pots of paint etc) as they have no assessable value. Personal possessions or items of high value should not be left in a let property for obvious reasons. If a television is supplied then legally the Landlord is responsible for the TV licence. All let properties should have the relevant operating manuals for each of the appliances it contains. This ensures that the Tenant is able to use the appliance safely and in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. If a manual is not supplied then the Tenant cannot be held responsible for any user error faults. Most manuals are now easily downloaded from the internet.
Furniture and Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 as amended 1993. Failure for non-compliance of this regulation attracts heavy penalties which can be 6 months imprisonment and/or a £5,000.00 �ine. The Regulations require that any furniture with padding or stuf�ing must have a permanent label to con�irm that it complies. If there is no label or proof that the furniture complies, the item cannot be left in the property. The regulations state the word ‘supply’ so the Landlord cannot just gift the non-compliant furniture to the Tenant. It is simple – if it does not comply it has to be removed completely from the property before a Tenancy commences. Be warned, some furniture can look new or be new but may not actually comply if it has been manufactured and purchased abroad! Furniture manufactured prior to 1950 is exempt except if it has subsequently been re-upholstered. Smoke alarms Something to be aware of whether your property is furnished or unfurnished is that any property built after 1993 or has undergone major refurbishment work since that date, must have a mains operated smoke alarm with a battery backup. Under the HMO Management Regulations (House of Multiple Occupation) all HMOs must have smoke alarms regardless of when they were built and this applies to all HMOs – not just those which require a licence. Smoke alarms should be listed on the inventory for the property as “seen but not tested for operational use”. It is accepted that Tenants are required to check the alarm as soon as they take up occupancy and then regularly throughout the Tenancy. Safety glass Another consideration is that safety glass should be �itted where the glass is in a critical location. Certain internal and external areas are considered ‘critical locations’ in terms of the safety of vertical glazing as they are at risk from accidental human impact. But what is a critical location? The ‘critical locations’ in any internal or external domestic area are: • Doors - Any glazing or part of that glazing in a door, which is between the �inished �loor level and a height of 1500mm above the �loor level. • Side Panels to Doors - Any glazing or part of that glazing, which is within 300mm of either side of a door edge and which is between the �inished �loor level and a height of 1500mm above the �loor level. • Windows, Partitions, and Walls - Any glazing or part of that glazing, which is between the �inished �loor level and a height of 800mm above the �loor level. For expert advice on these and any other aspects of Letting or Renting contact Kathy Taylor on 01403 217585 / 01483 274444 or kathytaylor@leaders.co.uk
Leaders 18a Market Square, Horsham,West Sussex RH12 1EU 01403 217585 www.leaders.co.uk
Imaginatively designed four bedroom family home
Guy Leonard & Company is delighted to bring to the market a well appointed four bedroom detached family house providing well proportioned bright and spacious accommodation ideal for modern living. This property offers particularly versatile ground �loor accommodation making it ideal for modern living. From the entrance hall doors lead to the cloakroom, utility room and double doors into the dining room with further double doors opening to the bright and spacious sitting room, which features a wood burning stove. From the dining room a door leads to the kitchen/breakfast room and family room. The well �itted kitchen with granite work
surfaces opens into the breakfast area, which features a granite breakfast bar, open above to the family room. The dining room, family room and kitchen/
breakfast room make an ideal area for entertaining. A spacious landing gives access to a large walk-in eaves storage space. The principal
bedroom bene�its from a dressing room together with an ensuite bathroom and there are three further bedrooms and a family shower room. Part of the garage has been converted into a games/hobbies room/of�ice, which could be converted back to its original use. The rear garden is well screened and mainly laid to lawn. The property is being offered for sale with a guide price of £397,500 for the freehold interest. An internal viewing is recommended to appreciate its features. For further information or an appointment to view, please contact Guy Leonard & Company on 01903 742354 or www. guyleonard.co.uk
Living the high life in Horsham New apartments built with exceptional style and quality – but without costing the earth - are rare enough these days. To �ind them within easy reach of Horsham town centre is virtually unheard-of - which is precisely why Kenneth Clark jumped at the chance when it came along last year. Kenneth, 72, had been living happily in his 3-bed semi in Roffey since 1966. So happily, in fact, that he wasn’t even trying to sell! Then, fate took a hand. “I had missed the bus home from Carfax, and decided to walk round the block while I was waiting for the next one,” he recalls. “Purely by chance, I happened to look in the window of the estate agents Rooney & Co. Something caught my eye, I went in to ask for more details – and the rest is history!”
What Kenneth had spotted was an advertising display for Northbrook Court, a handsome new development of 14 unusually spacious 2 and 3-bedroom apartments by leading regional homebuilders Matthew Homes. Ideally situated in Hurst Road, close to the town centre while also just a stone’s throw from Horsham Park, the
hospital and the railway station, it was a perfect match for his needs – particularly as he has spent the past 11 years since his retirement acting on a voluntary basis as Assistant Treasurer for the hospital’s League of Friends. As well as the location, the exceptionally generous room sizes and great value for money also won him over. “The apartment I eventually chose, with the help of the team at Rooney & Co, boasts almost the same �loor area as my old house,” he says. All units in Northbrook Court are �inished to the same exceptionally high standard, with features including advanced, eco-friendly under�loor heating, entryphone security and fully �itted luxury kitchens and bathrooms - not to mention lift access and private parking. “All
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Denne Park, Horsham, West Sussex Attractive family house
Horsham 1 mile, Gatwick Airport 19 miles, London 40 miles Situated at the end of a private drive in the former Denne Park estate and approximately one mile to the south of Horsham. 2 reception rooms, conservatory, kitchen, utility room, ground floor bedroom/study, shower room, 4 further bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Open-bay double garage with adjoining store, brick built garden machinery store, attractive gardens. In all about 1 acre. Guide price: ÂŁ875,000 knightfrank.co.uk/HOR110067
KnightFrank.co.uk/Horsham michael.sparks@knightfrank.com 01403 339180
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Coneyhurst, Billingshurst, West Sussex Classic farmhouse dating back to the 16th Century Horsham 7.2 miles, Billingshurst 2.6 miles (London Victoria 65 minutes) Charming Grade II listed period farmhouse situated in a charming rural hamlet. 3 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite). Traditional oak triple garage block with office/gym over, stable block, post and rail paddock, kitchen garden, hen/goat area, gardens. In all about 1 acre. Guide price: ÂŁ1,000,000 knightfrank.co.uk/HOR110148
KnightFrank.co.uk/Horsham matthew.mannall@knightfrank.com 01403 339180
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STANFORD ORCHARD, WARNHAM £97,500
A spacious 1 double bedroom first floor retirement apartment, designed for those over the age of 60, with an on-site manager, communal gardens and resident’s parking, situated in this popular village within 2 miles of Horsham.
COMPTONS LANE, HORSHAM £220,000
A 2 double bedroom, top floor apartment with Juliet balcony and allocated parking, built by Rydon Homes in 2005, situated in a secure gated complex, within 0.8 miles of Horsham railway station. Ideal first time or investment buy.
BLACKBRIDGE LANE, HORSHAM £230,000
An immaculately presented, 2 double bedroom, top floor retirement apartment, designed for those aged over 60, built by McCarthy & Stone in 2004, situated in a convenient position within 0.8 miles of the town centre.
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A 3 bedroom family home built by Gleeson Homes in 2005 with landscaped garden, parking, situated in a very quiet position within a short distance of country walks, Christs Hospital public school and Horsham railway station.
FAYGATE LANE, FAYGATE £249,995
SCHOOL HILL, WARNHAM £300,000
TRAFALGAR ROAD, HORSHAM £370,000
WORTHING ROAD, WEST GRINSTEAD £389,950
A beautifully presented period 2 double bedroom, 3 reception room semidetached cottage with parking, single garage and scope to convert loft space, located in a convenient position close to road links and open countryside.
A 2 double bedroom period cottage, built circa 1500s, coming to the market for the first time since 1960 and requiring modernisation throughout. Retaining a wealth of character with fine views over the green and farmland.
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A 3 double bedroom town house built into 2011 by Anbeck Homes, within close proximity of the town centre, Horsham park, railway station and excellent schools. 10 years NHBC guarantee and allocated parking.
A handsome 5 bedroom extended Victorian semi-detached house of 1326 sq ft, with accommodation arranged over three floors including 27’ sitting/dining room, driveway, 64’ garden, close to schools, railway station and town centre.
A 1930s 3 bedroom, semi-detached house, with 137’ x 45’ east facing rear garden, situated in a semi-rural location. Comprising sitting room with fireplace, 21’10 x 18’2 stunning kitchen/dining room and luxury refitted family bathroom.
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A 3 bedroom, 2 reception room, extended detached character lodge in a semirural location adjacent to open farmland, well maintained and improved by the current vendor, 93’ x 51’ south facing garden, 22’ x 10’8 garage/workshop.
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VICARAGE CLOSE, COLGATE £499,950
A 4 double bedroom, 2 reception room, detached family home, built in 2003 by David Wilson Homes, situated in a gated complex of only 14 similar sized houses. Being offered to the market with no onward chain.
ST GEORGES GARDENS, HORSHAM £625,000
An extended and beautifully presented 4 double bedroom, 3 reception room, detached house of 1879 sq ft, situated in a private close, within 0.5 miles of station, 1 mile of the town centre and in the Millais and Forest catchment.
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A modern 1 bedroom ground floor apartment for the over 55’s on a managerassisted development, easy walk of High Street. Hall, Lounge, Kitchen, Bedroom, new Shower Room, Communal Gardens & Parking.
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JUBILEE ROAD, RUDGWICK £219,950
DAUXWOOD CLOSE, BILLINGSHURST £350,000
NIGHTINGALE WALK, BILLINGSHURST £359,950
A well-appointed 2-bedroom ground floor apartment in a warden-assisted block close to all village amenities. Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, communal gardens and residents’ parking area.
A 2-bedroom mid-terrace property in immaculate decorative order throughout with accommodation comprising guest cloakroom, large open-plan living room/ kitchen, bathroom, gas central heating, private garden and allocated parking.
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BIRCH DRIVE, BILLINGSHURST £264,950
A recently re-decorated and refurbished semi-detached house built in1969 set in a popular location. Entrance hall, 3 bedrooms, lounge/dining room, re-fitted kitchen and bathroom, garage and additional parking, south-facing rear garden
A detached modern house situated in a small cul-de-sac of individual properties within walking distance of the train station. 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, cloakroom, bathroom, double garage, surrounding gardens.
A re-decorated and re-furbished 3 bedroom detached bungalow situated in a residential cul-de-sac. L-shaped entrance hall, double-aspect lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen and bathroom, double garage, south-facing rear garden.
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A 4/5 bedroom detached house with extended accommodation in a cul-desac location. Lounge, dining room, family room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, bedroom 5/office, en-suite, bathroom, garage, gardens.
THE RIDE, IFOLD £415,000
A detached bungalow built in the 1930’s with scope for further modernisation (STPP) set in approx. 1/3 acre. Central hall, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, large single garage, mature gardens.
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A 4 bedroom single storey residence with garaging and workshops. Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen, en-suite with Jacuzzi-style shower, family bathroom, roof terrace, patio, garden and grounds of 1.25 acres.
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A detached 4-bedroom house currently under construction situated close to the village centre. Master with en-suite, guest room with en-suite, family bathroom, 2 receptions, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, garage, gardens.
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WEST CHILTINGTON LANE, CONEYHURST £1 Million
A charming Grade II listed period farmhouse set in a rural hamlet, gardens and grounds of 1 acre. Hall, master with en-suite and dressing, 3 further bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, garden room, triple garage, stable block & paddock.
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A spacious end terrace town house conveniently located within a stone’s throw of the High Street. Sitting room, kitchen, 3 double bedrooms, large bathroom, garage, east facing patio style garden.
THOMPSON ROAD, MIDDLETON-ON-SEA £280,000
A second floor apartment with panoramic views in a gated development on the sea front built in1999. 2 double bedrooms (1 en-suite), sitting room with balcony, kitchen, bathroom, communal gardens, garage.
HARWOOD CLOSE, PULBOROUGH £289,950
A detached family home built approx 3 years ago on the fringe of the village. Sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, master bedroom suite with en–suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom, rear garden and garage.
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A Victorian semi-detached cottage. Sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, ample parking, garage, approx 60ft rear garden with easterly aspect.
HALF MOON LANE, SALVINGTON £359,950
A spacious detached bungalow in popular location. Sitting room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite), bath/shower room, garage, west facing rear garden.
WANTLEY LANE, STORRINGTON £365,000
Detached bungalow with scope for further enlargement (STPP) close to village centre. Reception hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, cloaks, bathroom, garage, workshop, garden, parking.
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BREWERS YARD, STORINGTON £399,999
TRIPP HILL, FITTLEWORTH £409,000
OAK END, WEST CHILTINGTON £459,950
FOX DELL, STORRINGTON £459,950
GOOSE GREEN, NR PULBOROUGH Price Guide £765,000
A detached bungalow which offers scope for enlargement (STPP). 25’ x 13’ sitting/dining room, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, separate W.C, west facing plot of approx 0.21 of an acre.
Detached house with stunning views in westerly facing plot of approx 0.25 of an acre. 2 receptions, k/breakfast room, playroom, utility room, 5 beds (1 en-suite), 2 baths, cloaks, 2 garages, parking.
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A period semi-detached cottage in a little known backwater conveniently located just off the High Street. Sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (1 with ensuite W.C.), bathroom, garage, east facing gardens.
Detached house at the end of select cul-de-sac. 4 double bedrooms (1 ensuite), sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen, cloakroom, family shower room, double garage, east facing garden.
Situated within the South Downs National Park with far reaching views. 4 beds (1 en-suite), 2 receptions, conservatory, k/breakfast room, utility, cloaks, bathroom, parking,100ft rear garden.
Detached single storey equestrian property in approx. 2.4 acres. 4 beds (1 en-suite), 4 receps, k/breakfast room, utility, bathroom, shower room, double garage, stabling, paddock, outbuildings.
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Situated in a quiet location, yet only a mile from Horsham town centre and within a short walk of open countryside, a detached light and spacious bungalow providing good accommodation with the potential to be updated and extended. The property is set in delightful gardens in excess of a quarter of an acre, with the rear garden totally enclosed by mature hedging. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
An attractive and well designed three bedroom family home set in a private courtyard development, constructed by Berkley Homes, in a wonderful location with views over farmland and excellent accommodation including an ensuite dressing room and shower room to the master bedroom and two conservatories.
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25 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EE
£520,000
MANNINGS HEATH
£439,950
SHERMANBURY
£405,000
PLUMMERS PLAIN
£449,950
An extended older style detached house with charm and character which has been vastly improved and modernised. Master bed with en-suite shower, 3 further bedrooms, luxurious family bath/shower room, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, cloakroom, superb kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility room. Large detached garage.
An extended and beautifully presented detached bungalow situated in a small residential close within the pretty village of Mannings Heath. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, family bath, spacious living/ dining room, conservatory. Well equipped modern kitchen/breakfast room. Detached double garage.
An individual detached chalet house with flexible accommodation including annexe potential, situated in the hamlet of Shermanbury some nine miles south of Horsham. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, sitting room with open fireplace, family room with dining area, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, attached double width garage.
Detached four bedroom family house with spacious accommodation in small residential close with pleasant outlook over playing fields. Master bedroom with en suite, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, bathroom, cloakroom, oil fired heating to radiators, double glazing, small integral garage, ample parking.
HORSHAM
WARNHAM
MANOR FIELDS
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£355,000
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A well extended four bedroom detached bungalow in the popular Lambs Farm area. Fantastic living/ dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, sep. shower room, gas heating to radiators, mostly double glazed, garage, off road parking for three vehicles, secluded rear garden. No forward chain.
A one bedroomed ground floor apartment purpose built for the over 60’s with resident scheme manager in picturesque village just over 3 miles from Horsham. Entrance hall, living room with door to private west facing patio, kitchen, bathroom, electric night storage heating, double glazing, parking, communal grounds.
A light and airy first floor apartment in well maintained block with two bedrooms, en-suite dressing/wash room, spacious living room, kitchen, entrance hall and shower room. Electric heating. Allocated and visitors’ parking. No on- going chain.
A choice of two first floor superbly refurbished two bedroom apartments in this 19th century country house set in beautifully landscaped private grounds with panoramic views. The apartments retain many of the original features including some high ceilings and full height restored windows. Stunning contemporary kitchens and luxurious bathrooms.
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SLINFOLD
JASMINE COURT
RUDGWICK
£242,999
£147,000
£117,500
£275,000
Beautifully presented and improved terraced cottage in a tucked away location within 1/2 mile of town centre. 24ft living room, kitchen, lobby area, ground floor bathroom, cast iron spiral staircase to two double bedrooms. Gas radiator heating, gardens.
A spacious and well presented first floor apartment situated in the lovely village of Slinfold. Two bedrooms, living room, bathroom, modern fitted kitchen. Double glazed windows. Pleasant outlook over an adjoining green. No forward chain.
One bedroom (two person) second floor (with lift) apartment for over 60’s with House Manager on site five days a week and 24 hour monitoring. Living room, kitchen and bathroom. Residents’ lounge, laundry room, guest bedroom and communal gardens. No chain.
A three bedroom semi detached house with double glazing and gas fired heating to radiators, offered for sale with the benefit of no on-going chain. Entrance hall with cloakroom, good size sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom with shower. Garage with attached covered area. Good size rear garden, front garden and drive.
HORSHAM
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STEYNING
HERON WAY
£182,950
A well presented two bedroom terraced house on the popular Hills Farm development on the South West side of town. Entrance porch, sitting room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, modern bathroom, gas radiator heating, double glazing, off-road parking, South East backing rear garden.
Tel: (01403) 25 22 22 Fax: (01403) 21 80 62
£309,950
A charming Grade II listed period cottage in the village conservation area overlooking St Peter’s church. The property has wealth of character features including exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace in the sitting room. Three bedrooms, kitchen, cloaks/utility room, first floor bathroom. Oil fired heating, rear courtyard garden.
Email: sales@courtneygreen.co.uk www.courtneygreen.co.uk
£295,000
Freehold property approx. half a mile from the town centre. Constructed circa 1860 as a railway warehouse and converted in 1987 to provide a spacious character 2/3 bedroom end house with accommodation over three floors and attractive views. Entrance hall, cloakroom, sitting room, conservatory, refitted kitchen/breakfast room.
£535,000
A cleverly extended detached house providing spacious and versatile accommodation and conveniently situated for Heron Way school. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further good sized bedrooms, sitting room, dining room, family room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, family bathroom, double glazed.
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Horsham Office 34 South Street Horsham RH12 1NR
01403 264962
WEST CHILTINGTON £890,000 - 6 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 5 Reception Rooms | Kitchen | Utility | Double Detached Garage with Annexe | ½ Acre Pot with Stunning Views.
HORSHAM £595,000 - 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3 HORSHAM £550,000 - 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Receptions Rooms | Kitchen | Utility | Cloakroom | Garage | 3 Receptions Rooms | Large Conservatory | Kitchen/ Close to Millais & Forest Schools | CHAIN FREE. Breakfast Room | Garage | 100’ Rear Garden | Close to Millais & Forest Schools | CHAIN FREE.
HORSHAM £415,000 - 4 Bedrooms | Stunning Ensuite Bathroom | Family Bathroom |2 Reception Rooms | Large Kitchen/Dining Room | Utility | Detached Garage | Superb Location within ¾ mile of Station & Town Centre | Close to Millais & Forest Schools.
HORSHAM £350,000 - 4 Bedrooms | Refurbished Bathroom | Large Reception Room | Kitchen/Dining Room | Large Conservatory | Utility | Garage & Parking | Landscaped Gardens | Close to Station | Immaculate Throughout.
SOUTHWATER £350,000 - 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3 Reception Rooms | Kitchen | Garage | Attractive Garden | Close to Village Centre | CHAIN FREE.
HORSHAM £250,000 - 3 Bedrooms | Bathroom | Sitting Room | Dining Area | Kitchen | 48’ Garden | Garage | Within a Mile of Town Centre | Well-Presented Throughout | CHAIN FREE.
SOUTHWATER OIRO £200,000 - Plot with Planning Permission for Detached House | Level plot | Approaching 1/5th Acre | Central Village Location.
TISMANS COMMON £67,500 - 2 Paddocks | 2 New Stables | Electricity & Water Connected | Approx. 1.5 Acres | Close to Cranleigh & Rudgwick.
Selling houses in HORSHAM, SOUTHWATER and across SUSSEX
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01403 270270
HORSHAM £335,000
HORSHAM £379,950
HORSHAM £435,000
LOXWOOD £715,000
Woodlands are delighted to offer for sale this very well presented extended three bedroom detached house situated in a popular location, conveniently placed for walking to Littlehaven Station, shops, buses and within the Millais and Forest school catchment area. The property offers versatile accommodation with a good size secluded garden and garage with off road parking for two/three cars. An internal viewing is highly recommended.
A four bedroom extended detached house situated in a highly desirable North Horsham location within half a mile of Littlehaven Station. The property offers scope for further development subject to the necessary planning permissions. An early internal viewing is highly recommended. Accommodation in brief comprises of a double aspect lounge/ dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, utility room, four bedrooms, two ensuites, family bathroom, off road parking for a number of cars, large garden with corner plot and double car port. hbis
Woodlands are delighted to offer this beautifully presented character three bedroom extended semi detached house with off road parking for five/six cars, garage en block and large rear garden. The property is situated in a highly sought after residential location and within the school catchment for Millais Girls and Forest Boys Schools and close to Horsham Town Centre and train station. The property in brief comprises of entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms, family bathroom, large south facing rear garden with Summer house, off road parking and garage en block.
Woodlands are delighted to offer for sale this superb family home located in a semi-rural location backing onto fields, in the highly popular village of Loxwood, which has excellent local facilities, canal and great walking and riding opportunities. Accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, lounge, dining room, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, study/office, conservatory, cloakroom, four bedrooms, master with ensuite bathroom, family shower room, large loft room, attached garage and lovely front and rear gardens.
www.woodlands-estates.co.uk 3 SOUTH STREET, HORSHAM WEST SUSSEX, RH12 1NR
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Balcombe £4,500 pcm
Ifold £2,500 pcm
An impressive and contemporary five bedroom detached family house situated in approximately 1.5 acres of grounds, located in rural spot close to the village of Balcombe.
A modern four bedroom detached family home set in the sought after village of Ifold with three reception rooms and a double garage.
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Cowfold £1,400 pcm
Horsham £995 pcm
01403 839053 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com
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A well presented two double bedroom ground floor apartment situated in the A beautiful three bedroom period cottage located in the heart of Cowfold village. The property benefits from off road parking for two cars to the front. To the rear is a beautiful grounds of Roffey Park, only a short drive from Horsham town centre. beautiful walled garden with a shed, shrubs and trees. Hamptons Office Horsham
01403 839053 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com
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Horsham | £1,295 PCM Three Bed End of Terrace Unfurnished Available February
Horsham | £850 PCM Three Bed Maisonette Unfurnished Available Now New
New Horsham | £850 PCM | Two Bed Conversion Unfurnished | Available Now
Horsham | £695 PCM ONE BED APARTMENT Unfurnished Available March
Broadbridge Heath | £600 PCM One Bed Terraced Unfurnished Available March
Horsham | £600 PCM One Bed Maisonette Unfurnished Available Now Horsham | £995 PCM | Three Bed Semi-detached Unfurnished | Available April
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Bolney | £2,395 pcm
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Horsham | £1,595 pcm
Wisborough Green | £1,395 pcm
Rudgwick | £995 pcm
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Substantial and well presented 4/5 bedroom, 3 reception room country residence set in a rural location on the outskirts of Bolney, near Haywards Heath. Briefly comprises a spacious bright and airy entrance hall, double doors opening into a large triple aspect lounge/sitting room with exposed timber beams, wood burning stove.
I mmaculately presented detached, 4 bedroom, 2 reception room character house situated in a delightful semi rural location on the outskirts of Horsham. B riefly comprises entrance hall with wood flooring throughout ground floor and under stairs storage, attractive dining room to the front of the property with bay/sash style window.
Well presented and neutrally decorated 3 bedroom semi detached house, situated down a sought after residential road in North Horsham. Briefly comprises entrance porch, spacious lounge/living room, attractive and modern fitted kitchen breakfast room with double doors opening out on to the rear patio and garden.
Substantial 6 bedroom, 3 reception room family residence with large gardens located along an attractive private road in the highly sought after village of Ifold. Comprises an entrance hall, large lounge/sitting room with feature fireplace, dining room, third reception room/study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom and WC, utility room.
Immaculately presented 16th century detached character cottage set in large attractive gardens in a rural location on the fringes of a highly sought after village. Briefly comprises a well appointed cottage style kitchen, utility/conservatory area, downstairs bath/shower room with WC, dining room with exposed timber beams.
Well presented, recently redecorated, 2 bedroom terraced house situated in a quiet residential close in the popular village of Southwater. Briefly comprises entrance hall, spacious lounge, kitchen/dining room with rear doors leading to patio and garden. Upstairs briefly comprises small landing area with loft access.
Spacious and well presented 4 bedroom, 3 reception room family home situated down a private residential close in the highly sought after village of Rudgwick. Briefly comprises entrance hall with useful storage cupboards, downstairs WC, dual aspect lounge/sitting room with working fireplace and patio doors opening out to the rear garden.
D elightful 2 double bedroom, 2 bath/shower room, single storey, converted barn situated on a private farm estate near the highly sought after village of Rudgwick. Briefly comprises a entrance door leading into the centrally located open plan lounge/dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed timber beams, solid wood flooring throughout.
Spacious first floor 1 bedroom flat in the highly sought after ‘Greenacres’ development on North Parade in central Horsham. Briefly comprises secure entry phone system, communal entrance hall, private internal hallway with storage cupboard, double bedroom with floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes.
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COTSWOLD COURT £745 PCM
Delightful two bedroom flat • Spacious • Neutrally decorated • Convenient to town, station and park • Unfurnished • Communal gardens • GFCH • Double glazed • Available Immediately • Must be seen to be appreciated
MISS A is looking for a 2 bed house for £800 pcm
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MR & MRS T are looking for a 3 bedroom with a garage
HAZLEHURST CRESCENT £650 PCM
Popular residential area • Well presented first floor flat • Large double bedroom • Double Glazed throughout • Kitchen with white goods • Modern bathroom with shower • Allocated parking space • Available mid-February
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WALLIS WAY £600 PCM
Private garden • One double bedroom • Open plan lounge/kitchen • Shower room • Allocated parking • Ground floor • Includes white goods • Close to local amenities and excellent bus routes • Storage space • Available early March
01403 252100
NORTHDOWN COURT £895 PCM
Very well presented • Two double bedrooms • Great location to Littlehaven Station • Tastefully decorated throughout • Modern kitchen & bathroom • White goods included • Unfurnished • GFCH • Unfortunately no pets or smokers • Please call for further details
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HAVEN GATE £1,100 PCM
Beautifully and neutrally refurbished throughout • Modern kitchen with integral appliances • Detached and in a lovely cul-de-sac location • Gas Fired Central Heating • Bathroom with shower over the bath • Landscaped gardens • Available immediately
www.woodlands-estates.co.uk 3 SOUTH STREET, HORSHAM WEST SUSSEX, RH12 1NR
FAIRFIELD MEWS £1,195 PCM
Modern and tastefully decorated throughout • Garage and one off road parking space • Master bedroom with ensuite • Large lounge to the front of the property • Double glazed throughout • GFCH • Three good size bedrooms • Viewings Highly Recommended • Available early March
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Character property with detached barn Sophie Weston from Weston Lettings in Horsham announced this week that her Company is delighted to be offering for rental a superb character property in a semirural location with far reaching views in I�ield Wood, West Sussex at £2495.00 per calendar month, unfurnished. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the accommodation in the main house comprises 4 double bedrooms and a family bathroom, the master bedroom suite featuring
Mapp & Co get pumped up Mapp & Company are always looking for new ways to raise the bar when marketing their clients’ properties. Negotiator Mica Marlow is now �loating the company’s message to the world with her message balloons. Prices are expected to balloon in the next few years due to in�lation. Mica says: “We are pumped up about the market as prices �loat upwards.” It will be a let down if they can’t think of a new slogan for next week. Is this what the experts call blue sky thinking?
a stunning open plan bathroom with freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle and a balcony to enjoy the views over the gardens and open countryside beyond. On the ground �loor is an outstanding spacious fully �itted kitchen/dining room, family room, utility room, cloakroom, and lounge with open �ireplace, all complemented by polished wooden �loors. Situated in a quiet semi-rural location near Horsham, the property sits in its own private grounds of approximately 2 acres. There is a detached barn conversion which is set up as an of�ice but offers potential for accommodation for guests, an au-pair, dependent relative or simply some additional space away from the main house. The house features lovely gardens with a patio area, ample parking for several vehicles and stables with 2 loose boxes. Sophie Weston said “Mount Cottages is a superb character family home set in its own grounds and the loose boxes and paddock make it ideal for a family with a pony. The separate detached barn is a particularly useful offering ideal accommodation as an annexe or home of�ice.” For further details or to arrange a viewing appointment please call Weston Lettings on 01403 242033.
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ProPerty of the Week
632617 Horsham £795 pcm
82517 Horsham £825 pcm
Modern two double bedroom unfurnished apartment, within easy reach of the town and station. Fully fitted kitchen, bathroom, parking.
Spacious three bed unfurnished maisonette situated within easy reach of the station and town centre. Communal gardens.
952896 Horsham £1,750 pcm Superb four bedroom detached family house situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in North Horsham and close to Holbrook School.
87087 North Horsham £835 pcm
885826 Horsham £875 pcm
Well presented two double bedroom unfurnished house with garden and garage. Benefits from central heating.
Newly refurbished two bedroom mid terrace house with garage situated on the West Side of Horsham.
936628 Kirdford £875 pcm
588369 North Horsham £925 pcm
947654 Billingshurst £925 pcm
339183 Nr Horsham Station £995 pcm
Spacious three bedroom unfurnished terraced house situated in this quiet village location yet within easy reach of Guildford, Cranleigh and Horsham.
Lovely two double bedroom unfurnished house in North Horsham with conservatory, double glazing, gas central heating and garage.
Spacious three bedroom terrace house situated in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Billingshurst Station and The Weald school
Well appointed two bedroom first floor apartment forming part of a near new development in a desirable location.
861699 Horsham £1,100 pcm
572026 Horsham £1,150 pcm
84465 Rural Cowfold £1,250 pcm
939191 Southwater £1,750 pcm
Modern and spacious three bedroom town house forming part of an exclusive development in the heart of Horsham town centre.
Near new three dobedroom town house situated close to Horsham town and station. Features Three large double bedrooms. * Central heating and allocated parking.
Spacious detached unfurnished bungalow situated in a superb rural location close to Cowfold village.
Superb and immaculately presented four bedroom unfurnished detached house offering high spec contemporary accommodation.
Winners of Best Company in the 2010 Sussex Business Awards
Horsham:
01403 217585
18a Market Square, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EU email: horsham@leaders.co.uk Follow us @LeadersSussex
Opening times: Mon-Fri 9.00-6.00 Sat 9.00-5.00
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937770 Cranleigh £475 pcm
937467 Cranleigh £850pcm
938041 Cranleigh £850 pcm
937166 Godalming £975 pcm
* Council tax and water rates included* Self contained studio on the outskirts of Cranleigh with lovely views. Available unfurnished.
Very well presented two bedroom split level apartment located in a central village location. Features a private decked area.
Spacious detached coach house situated in private grounds and featuring an open plan lounge with spiral staircase to the first first floor.
Two bed end of terrace house. Lounge, kitchen/ breakfast room, bathroom with a shower over bath. Small garden, allocated parking. Unfurnished.
937260 Horsham £1,200 pcm
937808 Cranleigh £1,300 pcm
937578 Cranleigh £1,500 pcm
937664 Ewhurst £1,650 pcm
Recently refurbished three bedroom detached family house in the popular North Heath Lane area. Gas central heating and double glazing.
Four bed end of terrace town house with garage and patio garden. Modern kitchen/ breakfast room and lounge. Unfurnished.
Modern four bedroom detached house with modern fitted kitchen, conservatory, a private rear garden and garage.
Three bedroom unfurnished detached character cottage situated on a private estate featuring a master bedroom with en-suite shower room.
ProPerty of the Week
937704 Ewhurst £1,695 pcm
937973 Loxwood £1,695 pcm
Well presented unfurnished three bedroom detached lodge house in an attractive rural location with surrounding garden and driveway.
A good size five bedroom detached house situated in a highly sought after village location and featuring an open fire in the sitting room.
953733 Ewhurst £1,500 pcm 938023 Cranleigh £2,950 pcm
937897 Cranleigh £5,500 pcm
Well presented 16th Century cottage in a quiet location boasting five double bedrooms, patio area and garden. Access to lake and orchard.
Imposing wing of a large neo-Georgian country house with six double bedrooms and uninterrupted far reaching views to the South Downs.
7897 Cranleigh £5,500 pcm
Winners of Best Company in the 2010 Sussex Business Awards
Bright and spacious four bedroom unfurnished semi-detached property in the heart of the village. Benefits from new carpets and fresh neutral decor throughout.
Cranleigh:
01483 274444
228 High Street,Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8RL email: cranleigh@leaders.co.uk Follow us @LeadersSurrey
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Spontaneous, open, irresistible. The Mini Roadster
The driving fun sewn into the fabric of every Mini never fails to bring a smile to the face. And now it can also be enjoyed – with the roof up or down – in the �irst model from the brand designed strictly for two people. The Mini Roadster is the sixth model in the British premium carmaker’s line-up and the �irst opentop two-seater in the brand’s history. This typically Mini interpretation of a compact roadster gives the small car segment another shot in the arm.
Powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology with model-speci�ic tuning see to it that the characteristic Mini go-kart feeling is always on tap. The Mini Roadster’s classical softtop roof, which can be opened and closed quickly and easily, ensures open-air driving pleasure is there to be lapped up at every opportunity. When it comes to optimising occupant protection the Mini Roadster is �itted with a pair of roll-over bars behind the seats.
And whether the roof is open or closed, the driver and passenger have a 240-litre load compartment at their disposal. The wide through-loading facility into the passenger compartment provides an additional dose of practicality. The faithful reproduction of the hallmark Mini design language within the proportions of a roadster gives the open-top two-seater an unmistakable and irresistible charisma. Even with the roof closed the Mini Roadster displays an elegant, sweeping silhouette, with the transition from soft-top to rear end highlighting its characteristic three-box design particularly clearly. Characteristic Mini design features leave little doubt as to the brand identity of the new model. The Mini Roadster will be available with a choice of four powerful – yet also highly ef�icient – petrol and diesel engines from launch. The model line-up ranges from the Mini Cooper Roadster (90 kW/122 hp), via the Mini Cooper SD Roadster (105 kW/143 hp) and Mini Cooper S Roadster (135 kW/184 hp), to the sharpest performer of all, the 155 kW/211 hp Mini John Cooper Works Roadster. Electric Power Steering with
speed-sensitive power assistance comes as standard, as does DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), while Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) – standard on the Mini John Cooper Works Roadster, optional on all other models – adds even greater assurance on slippery surfaces and additional sports performance under dynamic cornering. Meanwhile, front and head-thorax airbags, an extremely rigid windscreen frame and polished stainless
steel roll-over bars �ixed to the body join forces in the name of occupant protection. The Mini Roadster underlines its premium character with a high-quality range of standard equipment, including air conditioning (Mini Cooper S Roadster, Mini Cooper SD Roadster, Mini John Cooper Works Roadster), electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, Park Distance Control, heightadjustable seats and an audio system with MP3-compatible CD player and AUX IN connection.
Competitive Motability available at Stevens In a bid to ensure that disabled drivers within Horsham take full advantage of the support available to them when purchasing a new vehicle, Vauxhall retailer, Stevens is on a quest to raise awareness of eligibility for the Motability scheme amongst local residents. The scheme enables disabled people to use part, or all, of their disability allowance to lease a brand new car, and with many Vauxhall models available with nil advanced payment, the dealership on Billingshurst Road is proud to offer Motability customers a wide range of new and exciting vehicles at competitive prices. The retailer’s Motability services include vehicle adaptations, aftersales service and access to other Motability products, to ensure worry-free motoring. And to make the process even easier, there are no waiting lists, credit checks or assessment procedures to go through. What’s more, customers do not even have to have a drivers’ licence, as they can nominate two drivers, whilst parents and carers can apply on behalf of a child aged 3 years or more. Selecting your ideal Vauxhall As a Premier Partner, customers at Stevens can take advantage of a variety of Vauxhall models. The Astra range starts with an advance payment from £0, whilst the Astra Sports Tourer is a sleek-looking load carrier and is available with an advance payment from £0 to Motability customers in three different trim
levels – from the entry-level Exclusiv through to the sporty SRI and luxurious SE. The Insignia has also proved a popular choice with Motability customers, with the SRi 2.0CDTi 16v (130ps) 5-door hatchback for an advanced payment from just £699, and for just £100 more, it’s available with satellite navigation. Meanwhile, for Motability customers keen to reduce their carbon footprint, they can take advantage of Vauxhall’s expanding range of ecoFLEX models, which offer outstanding value for money. The stylish 5-door Corsa SXi 1.3CDTi (75ps) ecoFLEX features Vauxhall’s latest start/stop technology and is available for a �ixed weekly rental of just £51.40 and no advance payment. And, an ideal choice for those with families is the spacious seven-seater Za�ira, available for an advanced payment from only £149. With its upright seating position and higher roo�line, it makes for easy access and a comfortable ride. Again, the Meriva is another accessible vehicle with advance payments from £0. In addition to the huge choice of cars available on the scheme, customers can also bene�it from free-ofcharge parking sensors and metallic / pearlescent and brilliant paint on all Vauxhall Motability models. Peter Stevens, Managing Director at Stevens, comments: “We are very proud to be able to offer disabled motorists the chance to drive away in a Vauxhall vehicle that fully meets their
mobility needs. “We work tirelessly to demonstrate our continued commitment to Motability and offer competitive pricing throughout, including increasing the number of models available at nil advance payment. “This enthusiasm for great value for money ensures that our models remain some of the top choices for Motability customers in the area. “What’s more, we have a dedicated, fully trained Vauxhall Motability team on hand here at Stevens to offer expertise and advice to help local customers choose a car that best suits their needs. We can even arrange to visit customers at their home and provide a test drive, to make the process even easier.” Award winning expertise A record 50,000 Vauxhall Motability sales were made last year, and as a winner of the Motability Supplier Awards in 2011, customers can drive away safe in the knowledge that Vauxhall is one of the largest suppliers of the independent, not-for-pro�it charity that provides mobility solutions for disabled people and their families. Peter concludes: “We’re con�ident that we can offer disabled customers exactly what they’re looking for without compromise. So we’d like to encourage anyone already part of the Motability scheme, or who is thinking of joining, to get in touch with our team.” For further information on Vauxhall Motability vehicles available
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Boss Hugo Langton has resigned himself to the near-certainty of relegation after Horsham’s winless league run extended to 25 matches. Former West Ham and Albion star Tony Stokes hit a hat-trick as Horsham suffered another 5-0 defeat at in-form Concord Rangers, leaving the Hornets 16 points from safety with only 14 matches left. That de�icit will take some clawing back as Horsham have collected only 11 points all season – more than half of which were in August. Langton said: “There are not too many positives you can take from a 5-0 defeat. To be honest, aside from the performances of Tony Nwachukwu and Dean O’Keefe, I don’t think there were any. “It was great to have Tony back again and he played the whole of the second half and looked really lively. Dean only had a quarter of an hour, but he still managed to do more in that 15 minutes than the rest of the front line did throughout. “That defeat really hurt me. The one thing we’ve been doing recently is competing, but too many of my players showed a lack of competitive spirit and that’s unforgivable. “I think the boys have got so used to losing that it doesn’t hurt them like it should, but I’m not having that. I hate losing. I hate the thought of going in to work on Monday morning and having my academy players waiting to take the mickey out of me. “I’m not using it as an excuse, but our preparation wasn’t right. “I got the boys together for training on Thursday – only to be told, two hours before the start of the session, that we couldn’t train on the pitch because it was heavy after the rain and they (Broadbridge Heath) had two games scheduled for the weekend. “Instead, we were given a 20 by 20 space behind the goal and I can’t prepare my team for a tough away game in
a small area behind a goal. “I paid someone out of my own pocket to watch Concord last week, to �ind out areas we needed to work on in training, and I’ve got to ask myself if it was all worth it. But that doesn’t excuse the fact that we just didn’t turn up. “I’m not one to throw in the towel but, let’s be honest, we’ve got to accept that relegation is virtually a certainty now and that we’re going to be playing Ryman South football next season. “I know that, the supporters know
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that and I think the players know that, so my focus now has to be on next season, who we want to keep and who else we want to bring in. It’s now up to them to prove to me that they deserve to be kept on.
Callum Dunne rises highest for Horsham against Concord Rangers
“Craig Wilkins and I need to work to ensure we come straight back up next season, not for us to have a mediocre season. If the current players don’t perform, some of them will have no future here. “I might get criticised for talking about relegation, but it’s next season’s promotion push that I’m focusing on now and anyone who talks of anything different won’t be welcome in my company.”
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Shot-shy YM beaten by fellow strugglers Tom Norris Football
Horsham YMCA boss Mark Hawthorne is still searching for his �irst win after a 1-0 home defeat against fellow Sussex County League strugglers Shoreham. Josh Clayman’s 50th-minute goal was all that separated the sides, but it was a frustrating afternoon all round for the hosts, who are now winless in
eight Division 1 outings. Hawthorne’s men mustered only one shot on target all game, while mid�ielder Lewis Scally and coach Alan Kenworthy were both dismissed. Kenworthy was sent to the stand following comments aimed towards referee Darren Eaton from the dugout, before youngster Scally was shown red for a second bookable offence late on. Hawthorne said: “To be fair, we should have been three goals down at
half time. We were lucky to still be in the game. “Then it was a well-taken goal, but after that we made a few changes and we �inished pretty well. It was just too little, too late and yes I am disappointed. “The starting 11 was the only real, �it starting 11 that I had. Liam (Hunter), Dean (Wright) and Dan (Smith) are all coming back from injury and it was probably a little bit too early, but I didn’t really have any option.
“I’m aware of our situation and I’m aware of the possibility (of relegation). But when we hopefully have all the players available in the next fortnight, I’m con�ident we can pick up points.”
Other results Sussex County League Division 2: Southwick 1 Storrington 1, Steyning 1 Oakwood 3. Division 3: Ferring 3 Roffey 0.
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Andy Stonestreet www.northwestsussexseagulls.co.uk
High-�lying Newcastle United visited The Amex in the fourth round of the FA Cup, and in the style of that great Norwegian football commentator Bjørge Lillelien: Gabby Logan, Ant and Dec, John McCririck, Sir Bobby Robson, Alan Shearer, Graeme Swann, your boys took a hell of a beating. Okay, maybe it wasn’t a beating, but they were certainly beaten 1-0. For the third time this season, Albion hosted a Premier League side in a competitive match and we now have a record of two wins and one defeat – that against Liverpool, who we will face again in the �ifth round at An�ield. Make no mistake, those who watched it either live at the stadium or on TV will back me up, Newcastle came to win. Their manager, Alan Pardew, said they controlled the game and stopped us playing. Well so they should – they are �ifth in arguably the best league in the world. With the backing of 20,000 Albion supporters packed into The Amex, Brighton and Hove Albion have shown they can be the equal of any team in the country. Hopefully in the near future this can be put to the test regularly. On Tuesday night we met our old rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and what a contrast it is to the fantastic American Express Community Stadium. It’s run down and still with old-style wooden seats, at least where the 2,700 Albion fans were housed in the Arthur Wait Stand. To top that, the view of the pitch is obscured by roof supports and scaffolding – and I won’t go into details about the toilets and ‘refreshments’. Maybe there’s a reason they put the away fans in that stand – surely the home fans wouldn’t put up with it. Perhaps that’s why less than 15,000 Palace fans turned up to a match that in years gone by would have attracted their biggest gate of the season. The match �inished 1-1, with both goals coming from what I thought were dodgy penalties. Palace scored theirs in front of the Holmesdale End, where most of the home supporters congregate. But referee Stuart Attwell, who had a shocker, awarded ours 10 minutes later. And from the moment Ashley Barnes scored, it looked like only one team would go on and win. Inigo Calderon almost scored another spectacular goal, but Palace goalkeeper Speroni just managed to push the ball over the crossbar. Albion played seven games in January and were undefeated. Let’s hope the good form continues when Leicester visit tomorrow (Saturday).
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Liam’s late try helps Horsham youngsters edge Heath thriller Matt Streeter Youth Rugby Union
Horsham U15 try scorers Max Howell (left) and Liam McGivern (right) with Aaron Pyzer, Sean Richardson and Liam Ruz
Declan Nwachukwu and Matt Streeter
Photos by Steve Blanthorn
Horsham U15 secured a muchneeded victory with a 14-13 win at Haywards Heath U15, winning the game with a late converted try. Heath broke the deadlock with an unconverted try, but Horsham bounced back and almost scored straight away. Man of the match Matt Streeter ran from inside his own half and passed to Aaron Pyzer just before getting tackled, but Pyzer could not hold the ball and knocked it on. The counter-attack suggested a try was coming and it arrived when a quickly-taken penalty caught Heath’s defence off guard and Max Howell crashed over. Horsham went into the break 7-5 ahead, but Heath piled pressure on from the restart and battered over for an unconverted try. The rest of the second half was played mostly on the halfway line, with neither team dominating down the middle and only occasional breaks from the backs. Heath managed to score a drop goal out of nothing which pushed them three points further into the lead at 13-7, but Horsham came fighting back fiercely and pinned Heath down in their own half. When the home side’s fly half tried to clear, the kick fell to fullback Streeter who side-stepped two players and offloaded, enabling Liam McGivern to run through the opposition’s fullback and score under the posts. Callum Tusler converted again to give Horsham the edge with only seconds to go. As Sam Holden kicked the ball out of play, the final whistle sounded and the visitors rejoiced.
There’s no stopping goal-hungry Jake Youth Football
The goal machine known as Jake Legrange was at it again as Royal United U16 won 4-2 at Albury Eagles U16. Legrange hit four goals, including three in a six-minute blitz, to cement Royals’ place on top of Division A of the Horsham and District Youth League. Stanley Rice and Harry Garman went close, while Luke Polie’s outstanding defending and distribution earned him the man-of-the-match award – even ahead of the team’s ace marksman. Manager Richard Chaplin said: “The boys have been great and are still unbeaten this season in all competitions. We’re now looking to secure the league title in the coming weeks.” Another hot-shot striker, Zak
Comber, notched a hat-trick to help Horsham U16 beat Hawks U16 5-0. Comber’s third was a penalty after a foul on Alex Parsons, who earlier hit the woodwork. Greg Gander and Lewis Blaney scored the other goals, while George Hole, Anthony Jupp and Ollie Clarke were also heavily involved. Horsham U15 matched that result by winning 5-0 at Worthing Minors U15. Oliver East led the way with a hattrick, with Ross Williams and Will Kerr also on target. Magnificent midfielder Kerr also made three of the goals. Lower Beeding and Handcross Lions U15 won 5-1 at Roffey Robins Athletic U15, despite conceding the first goal. Liam Ruz equalised against the run of play before brother Adam Ruz struck from long range to give Lions an undeserved lead at half time.
Glenn Johnson, Callum Nash and Jared Ashmole got on the scoresheet, and captain Andrew Roberts starred, as the visitors stepped up a gear after the break. George Leigh’s header from Noah Chinn’s corner helped Greenway U14 win 2-0 at Brockham Badgers U14. Luke Tippins and Josh Robertson set up Miguel Rodrigues for the second. Chesworth Rovers U11 went three points clear at the top of Division A by beating Steyning Strikers U11 3-0. Henry Browning was in inspired form and hit a superb hat-trick in nine minutes either side of half time. Roffey Robins Rockets U9 manager Rob Foley is looking for two new players despite a 5-3 win against Hurstpierpoint U9 and a 13-2 success against Heron Way U9. He said: “All of our players always get a game and come from five
different schools so they make lots of new friends away from school.” For more information, phone him on 07775 647983. Horsham Sparrows Girls U11 went second in the league by beating Predators Girls U11 2-1. Charley Simpson scored twice, while Katie McGrane and Hannah Gardner defended well.
Sport in Brief Hockey Horsham kept alive their modest hopes of promotion with an excellent 3-0 win at struggling Sevenoaks 2nds, writes Martin Read. Horsham dominated the first half but the score remained 0-0 until Matt Hough’s drag flick from a short corner soon after the restart. Hough scored again after latching onto a precision pass from Freddie Campbell and the prolific marksman completed his hat-trick with 10 minutes left. Horsham manager Al Campbell said: “Although still unable to field our strongest side, we showed great character and determination. “The strength of our defence, led by Ian Brown and backed by excellent saves from deputy keeper Sam Percival, produced our first clean sheet of this campaign. That security enabled us to launch attacks with confidence.” Tomorrow (Saturday) Horsham entertain unbeaten league leaders Marden Russets (3pm at Broadbridge Heath). Horsham Ladies return to league action, travelling to Old Loughtonians on Sunday. Horsham Girls U16 reached the semi-finals of the National Indoor event in Wolverhampton before losing on penalty flicks against Old Loughtonians U16. Squad: Genie Trumpess (captain), Amelia Frett, Sophie Jones, Georgia Frett, Pippa Poole, Hannah Day, Rachel Holden, Annie Piper, Rea Briggs, Laura Knight and Rosie Piper.
Youth Swimming
Atlantis’ Cameron Lambourne and Bex Lobley starred in the British Gas ASA South Zonal Championships at Millfield School, Street, Somerset. Lambourne won a silver medal in the 200m free, finished fourth in the 50m free and reached the final of the 100m free. Lobley recorded fourth and seventh-place finishes, while Atlantis’ Issy Dunlop, Ella Windle and sister Kate Windle also impressed. Andy Lobley, the club’s deputy head coach, said: “This was a new experience for our swimmers and a venue that was unfamiliar for most of them. They didn’t let themselves down.”
Youth Cricket
Tom Haines (2-9 and 20*) helped Horsham U16 (81-3) beat Horsham Trinity U16 (80, Luke McDougall 27) in the iDentilam Colts League at Tanbridge House School. Billingshurst U16 (132-2, Tim Weston 31*) beat Steyning U16 (102-4, Lawrence Green 27*) and Southwater U16 (116-5, Matt Pearce 30*) beat Capel U16 (115-2). Barns Green U12 (110-5, Matt Cooper 38*) beat Lingfield U12 (1092), Lindfield U12 (88-2) beat Lingfield (86) and Lindfield (121-3) beat Barns Green (55).
Rugby Union Roffey Robins Rockets U9
Fourth-placed Horsham visit Bromley tomorrow (Saturday) after winning 22-3 at Sheppey.
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