AAH (All About Horsham) December 2018

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All About AAH AAH is an independent magazine, owned by Ben Morris, a life-long resident of the Horsham District. EDITOR: BEN MORRIS editor@aahorsham.co.uk 01403 878026 / 01903 892899 The Editor, AAH Magazine, 2 Viney Close, Ashington, RH20 3PT ADVERTISING: advertising@aahorsham.co.uk 01403 878026 / 01903 892899 PHOTOGRAPHY: TOBY PHILLIPS tobyphillipsphotography.co.uk info@tobyphillipsphotography.co.uk 07968 795625

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EDITION In addition to our regular News Round-up, we meet Emily Orman, winner of the top prize at the Set4Success awards, and enjoy a culinary journey of the Leonardslee Estate at Restaurant Interlude.

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Our November cover features Jean Dalport, the Executive Chef at Interlude, a remarkable new restaurant now open at Leonardslee. He is pictured preparing a pheasant, anchovy and blackberry dish. Other contenders for the cover included Emily Orman, pictured in her Brighton and Hove Albion football kit on a patch of grass near her home, and Jady Lally, the country’s leading discus thrower and personal trainer at The Bridge.

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Furze Firs in Slinfold is injecting a touch of magic into hunting for Christmas trees and Earthkind offers a sustainable way of shopping for organic produce.

Meet the founder of Paracise, one of the fasting growing exercise programmes in the country, while Olympian Jade Lally is running personal training sessions in BBH.

Liz Vaughan has written a book on Horsham’s lost private schools, whilst artist Mark Wilson uses stark contrasts to create stunning paintings. We meet hot air balloonists and enjoy the action at Horsham Boxing Club’s annual show...

Toby Phillips (Photographer) and Ben Morris (Editor) on a Sunday morning at Furze Firs.

Notes from the Editor

The Many Issues Regarding Oreo Biscuits I was sat on the sofa with a cup of tea and an Oreo biscuit. Kids love ‘em, but they’re not a great accompaniment to hot drinks. At this point, I wanted to highlight biscuits more suitable for tea, so typed ‘Best Biscuits for Dunking’ into Google. I found a Top 10 list (compiled by wired.co.uk) which recommends Rich Tea, Digestives, Hobnobs, Bourbon Creams and Party Rings. All good. But Oreo makes the list too, so they know nothing. Anyway, I was dunking my Oreo (I just find the flavour too bland) whilst watching the news. They were discussing Brexit. It was one of those debates that could have been recorded one month, three months or six months ago and you wouldn’t know. “Second referendum blah blah!” “Unelected Euro bureaucrats blah blah!” I made a comment about Nigel Farage that I didn’t really mean. Something about him being the only man to have ever walked away unscathed from a helicopter crash and how different history might have been. The sort of remark you make privately and wouldn’t admit to publicly. Then I dipped an Oreo into my tea (when I split a biscuit in half, I like the cream to stay fully on one side and you don’t get that with an Oreo). I did a bit of channel hopping. Someone was discussing ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of

Here.’ All agreed that Harry Redknapp’s love for his wife, Sandra, was very endearing. Whilst on Good Morning Britain, they’d reached the segment where producers invite on a guest that’s going to rile up Piers Morgan. On this occasion, a woman claimed that the new Barbie Kitchen Playset enforces an outdated gender stereotype. I picked up a magazine and another Oreo (the theme song is annoying too, isn’t it? The one by that group who sang about ten million butterflies). There was an article about Fortnite, an online game that now has over 200 million registered players across the world. For Christmas, you can ‘gift’ other players a ‘skin’. For the uninitiated, a skin is the costume your virtual player wears as they try to kill everyone else in the game. Fortnite causes more arguments in my house than anything and has led to the decline of my sons’ other passions and interests. I’m aware that the lack of any virtual ‘skins’ in their virtual stockings might lead to further accusations of us being the strictest and most Victorian parents in the entire world. I wondered what my Grandad Wilf would have made of it all as I reached into the biscuits once more (I had an Orea McFlurry once and that was nowhere near as good as the Crunchie one). Wilf passed away last month and it will be strange not having him around at

Christmas. He was very much a man of the countryside and would have cared little for gender neutral dolls, online battle games or the size of Holly Willoughby’s entourage in the Australian jungle. On Christmas Day, he would be up at The Plough in Lower Beeding, talking about horse racing to anyone who’d listen. It was tradition for his four sons and (when we were old enough) his grandsons to join him for a pint. That would inevitably become two, three, four pints. The wives would be preparing dinner back at the cottage (the lack of gender equality in my family is a disgrace!) Every year, Wilf would say: “This’ll probably be my last Christmas, so I’d best enjoy it!” After several phone calls, one of his irate daughters would drive to the pub and demand for us all to get home as food was literally being served. Wilf would be too drunk and far too late to cut the turkey. As a young man playing bar billiards over a pint, I didn’t think I was making treasured memories. It didn’t seem like a classic Christmas story. But getting away from the usual daily nonsense and spending time with family or friends, accepting their good and bad points, is now something I cherish. I thought about that as I ran out of Oreo. I could’ve done with just one more.

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News & Events Across the District

St Mark’s Church in the Holbrook parish has won a Silver Eco Church Award. Run by A Rocha UK, the award recognises efforts to care for God’s Earth in areas of worship and teaching, management of buildings and land, community, global engagement and lifestyle. Karen Park, St Mark’s Eco Church Champion, thanked everyone who helped in countless ways, including recycling and caring for the St Mark’s gardens. The church has set up three hedgehog hotelsis as it works towards a Gold Award. www.stmarksholbrook.org.uk

Wanted posters have appeared following a fire at Loxwood Meadow, home to the popular Loxwood Joust. The owners have offered a £10,000 reward after the barn and seating area was deliberately set alight in the early hours of Friday 27 July. The barn was unoccupied and no-one was hurt, with the quick response from the fire brigade ensuring that the fire did not spread to the surrounding woodland. Maurice Bacon, who owns the farmland, said: “The Loxwood Meadows are special and received recognition for its wealth of natural habitats and eco-friendly management. I hope the reward triggers people’s memory and lead to the capture of the arsonists.” If you have information, contact the police or call 101 quoting serial 212 of 27/07.

The Horsham Charity Christmas Card Shop at Horsham Museum is open until 22 December. The shop sells a wide range of great value cards, wrapping paper and gift tags from 17 local and national charities. Horsham artist John Davies has painted two new snowy scenes of the Causeway especially for the Sussex Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus (SASBAH).

Set4Success recipients with BBC commentator Simon Brotherton and Invictus Games medallist Mike Goody

Promising sporting talents from across the Horsham District were recognised at the 2018 Set4Success awards at South Lodge Hotel. This year’s recipients are Owen Street (waterpolo) Charlie Ferris (triathlon) Amber Ranson (swimming) Emily Orman and Fynn Talley (football) Joshua Tavolieri and Alexandra Baker (basketball) Harvey Claridge (motorcycling) Orla Brothers (athletics) Thea Kirton (taekwondo) Caitlin MacGregor

(trampolining) Harry Baker (high jump) and Zack Wake, Ellie Worrall, Ryan Elnaggiar, Corlia Robertson and Marcus Rolfe (all judo). The Neilcott Trophy, given for outstanding achievement, was won by Brighton and England goalkeeper Emily Orman (see next page). Runners-up were Atlantis swimmer Amber Ranson and last year’s winner Issy Hayes, who retained her National Biathlon title. Trophies were presented by

Invictus Games gold medallist and S4S patron Mike Goody, whilst Simon Brotherton gave an inspirational talk about the joys and hazards of being a BBC commentator. Initially founded in 2010 by Horsham Rotary Club, S4S is supported by Horsham District Council, Places Leisure, schools and businesses including Wakefield Jewellers, Kreston Reeves, ATOM, Tactic Counsel, Treetop Design and AAH. http://www.set4success.org

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Football player Emily Orman received the top award at the Set4Success ceremony at South Lodge Hotel. The Neilcott Trophy is presented to an individual who, in the opinion of a panel including professional sportsmen and women, made the greatest achievement in 2018. The Millais pupil is a goalkeeper for Brighton & Hove Albion’s U16s and was named in England’s 20-player squad for three qualifying rounds of the UEFA Women’s European Championships.

England Experience For Emily, early morning training sessions at Bennetts Field in Horsham are reaping rewards. Already, she has captained her country, played in Italy and Norway, and now hopes to be part of Gemma Grainger’s squad for the second phase of the U17 UEFA Championships. “I've been regularly playing for England at U16 level. Most matches are played with a focus on development, but the U17 matches have been competitive. For the European Championships, we faced Moldova, Azerbaijan and Iceland, winning all three games, scoring 15 without conceding. Hopefully, we can progress from the next phase too and qualify for the finals in Bulgaria.”

“Pulling on an England shirt has been an incredible experience and it's also a challenge. At international level, players are grouped by birth year, as opposed to school year. I was born in November, so whereas I’m one of the oldest at Brighton, I’m one of the youngest in the England camp. There are girls playing in Development squads at club level, as they’re a school year above me. It’s good experience and will help me reach the next level.”

Right Direction At Brighton & Hove Albion U16s, Emily trains three times a week, with a fixture at the weekend, with the focus on development. “Currently, we play against other Women’s Super League teams, including Chelsea and Arsenal, but the focus is on improving our skills rather than winning. Next year, I hope to progress to the Development squad, which is the gateway to the first team.” “Brighton is a great club to be at. Talking to players at different clubs, I can appreciate that we’re fortunate to train at the Performance Centre and be part of a club committed to women’s football. We’re not equal with the boys yet, but there's a clear pathway with good coaching and physios. We’re certainly moving in the right direction!”

Dizzy Heights Emily is currently sidelined with a broken foot, having slipped on wet concrete as she returned to the changing rooms at a recent match. However, she hopes to be back for competitive fixtures in the New Year, making her presence felt between the posts for both club and country.

Pulling on an England shirt was an incredible experience for me!”

“As a goalkeeper, being tall gives me a big advantage. Someone else may be of the same ability level as me, but perhaps my height gives me the edge and I’ll be selected because of that presence. I do hear people say things like ‘she's only good because she's tall’ but I don’t let that affect me. If that’s really the case, then I will take it! But you need more than just size to succeed. Reaching the top requires commitment and all through the summer, I was down the field with a bag of footballs.” “Next year, if we qualify for the U17 European Championship finals, it will clash with my GCSE exams, so it’s not an easy ride!”

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Horsham Churches Together host a Christmas event at the Carfax Bandstand on Saturday 15 December. The day begins with a children’s musical nativity with Little Notes at 11am, with a nativity trail (including donkeys and sheep) held from 12 - 3pm.

A Christmas concert featuring Horsham Rock Choir, St Mary’s Primary School and Living Faith Assembly Choir is held from 12 - 3:15pm. All are invited to participate in the carol service at 3:30 - 4pm. http://horshamct.org.uk

The Friends of Horsham Museum & Art Gallery have built an impressive collection of watercolours. An exhibition entitled Collecting the Quintessential showcases the quality of the acquired work by a range of artists, both well-known and local. It includes paintings by Samuel Prout, whose views of Europe transformed the visual appreciation of medieval buildings,

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A Tree of Light Service will be held at St Mark’s Church, St Mark’s Lane, Horsham, on Sunday 9 December at 5.30pm. The service offers bereaved family and friends an opportunity to reflect on the year and honour someone special by dedicating a star in their memory, with donations to St Catherine’s Hospice. www.stch.org.uk/treeoflight

Audrey Merry, who lives at Skylark House care home in Horsham, celebrated her 100th birthday at South Downs Riding for the Disabled in Albourne. Audrey has a bucket list for her centenary year, one of which was to sit in the saddle and re-live her riding days. With the support of RDA volunteers, family and care home staff, her wish came true. www.southdownsrda.org

Mixed Fruit from a Sussex Tree, a book by Horsham author and Rotary member John Snelling, is available this Christmas. John presents a fascinating collection of stories, essays, poems and plays, with a dash of history and Sussex. A snippet of John’s story was told in a My Story So Far feature in AAH several years ago. Published by Country Books, hardback copies can be obtained for £20 from from Waterstone’s or from www.countrybooks.biz The Arts Society has announced details of its Spring lecture programme at The Capitol. Peter Medhurst discusses the Music and Life of Johann Sebastian Bach on Wednesday 9 January. On 13 February, Zara Flemming lectures on The Arts and Crafts of Kashmir. On 13 March, Linda Colins highlights Foujita: The Japanese Frenchman who Loved Women and Cats. Coffee from 9.45am with lectures starting at 10.45am. Non-members are welcome for a fee of £5, payable on entry.

Mailman will play tracks from his new double album Yang Yin at The Rec Rooms, Horsham, on Sunday 16 December. He performs with a five-piece band with support from Trevor Clawson and 2018 Battle of the Bands winners Son of Ugly. The gig marks the launch of Mailman’s new single 'When Is Enough' from the forthcoming album S3ASON (Season Three). Tickets £3 on the door or from https://therecrooms.com A Women’s Institute group in Horsham celebrates its first anniversary in January. Trafalgar Treasures meet on the second Friday of each month at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Rushams Road, at 7.45pm. If you are female, over 18 we would like to join, the group enjoys a range of activities from traditional WI skills including sewing, jam making and knitting, to interesting chats about personal safety, womens health and chocolate making. Entry is £5 (refunded against the membership fee, should you join). Trafalgar Treasures Horsham WI can be found on Facebook.

A major donation of art by the family of Vincent Lines, a leading 20th century artist, has gone on display at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery. The skilful pen and ink drawings portray the places and people of the Horsham area in the 1930s, when Vincent was the popular Head of Horsham Art School. Marking the 50th anniversary of Vincent’s death,

his family have generously gifted the Museum works of art, including 10 drawings depicting St Mary’s Church, Chesworth Farm, Park House, Market Square and other local landmarks, as well as a brilliant self-portrait and a rare lithographic stone. Entitled Stunning Lines, the exhibition is held in the Watercolour Gallery until 9 February.

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Where is Natural Beauty? We’re located at 11 Market Square, an idyllic setting on the corner of The Causeway. We use the upstairs rooms of The Hair Boutique in a beautiful 14th century building. It doesn’t look very big from outside, but it’s like a Tardis inside and our clients love the quirky characteristics. What treatments do you offer? We offer an extensive range of holistic health and beauty treatments. For our hot stone and deep tissue massages, we use natural organic aromatherapy oils from

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INTERLUDE OFFERS CULINARY JOURNEY OF LEONARDSLEE From the moment the first dish arrives, it’s evident that Interlude is going to be a unique experience. The tree of crackers is described as a “visual representation of the gardens throughout the year.” A variety of crackers made with seeds and squid ink are so thoughtfully portrayed as leaves that it seemed almost a shame to pluck them from the branch and coat them with the sublime smoked cream. The menu continued to surprise and excite in equal measure. Whether it was a delicious ball of estate rabbit served in a ceramic pot or foraged acorn incorporated into a divine chocolate crémeux, the evening provided a culinary journey of the Leonardslee estate. And yet, the restaurant was almost empty. For whilst Interlude is up-and-running in the grade II listed manor, the gardens will not open tothe public until next spring.

Executive Chef Jean Delport said: “Initially, the idea was to open the restaurant at the same time as the gardens, but there has been delays due to planning regulations and building work. However, after extensive restoration, the house was ready. As far as Interlude was concerned, we couldn't stall any longer, as we’d employed staff.” “It’s not the ideal scenario, as we don’t have the footfall that we would expect as part of a major attraction. But it has given us the opportunity to work through the winter and prepare for when the gardens open. There’s a lot of work going on around the estate, but the driveway is accessible and we want people here for a meal or afternoon tea.” Leonardslee belongs to Penny Streeter, who also owns Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate and Benguela Cove vineyards in South Africa. Penny’s son, Adam, has spent the last 18 months overseeing the intensive restoration of the historic gardens and Grade II listed house, as Leonardslee prepares to open to the public again.

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Wandering Woodland Jean spent three years working at nom nom, a Benguela Cove restaurant in Somerset West near Cape Town, gaining a reputation for fine dining. He is joined by fellow South African chef Ruan Pretorius and together they have created a menu using ingredients from the estate and selected local farms.

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There are dishes incorporating sweet chestnuts, some of the gardens’ 150 varieties of pine tree, rowan berries preserved in syrup, watercress from the estate’s fast-flowing streams, lavender petals, elderberries and birch tree sap. A decliously delicate ginger beer treat incorporates the scent of the meadowsweet flower. Occasionally, South African influence shines through, with the estate’s four species of deer used in a biltong and mushroom dish.

“When we first arrived, we saw a beautiful botanical garden that wasn’t producing much wild food,” says Jean. “But through spring and summer, we discovered that the gardens were producing natural ingredients in a way we hadn’t envisaged.” “Dealing with mushrooms was scary. There are wild mushrooms back home, but I've never had the opportunity to learn much about them. So, we brought in a wild food expert to help us identify what we can use and now have half a dozen mushrooms we’re happy to work with. We’re looking at other foraged foods and working with the gardeners to cultivate more, as we try to create a menu that tells the story of the garden.” “We harvested many fresh herbs, fruits, nuts, plants and leaves in the summer and that will carry us through autumn and winter. But going forward, we want to grow as much as we can here, so

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A Long Night Diners be warned – it’s going to be a long night! With the option of 16 or 20 courses, the experience takes time, especially as every dish has a story to tell. The beef from Trenchmore farm in nearby Cowfold has been aged for 72 days on the bone to maximise flavour; honey has been harvested for months and blended with floral flavours to create a quirky s’more dessert; nettle and dock seeds from the estate are used to give earthly characteristics to the bread. Even the exuberant egg, potato and Exmoor caviar dish can be traced to the estate.

The dining room at Interlude

“I always loved chickens as my dad kept them,” says Jean. “We have built a new chicken coop and have a small flock here. They move across the pasture feeding on seeds, grain and other nutrients in the soil. As a result, the eggs are amazing.”

“We recreate these conditions in the dish, but there is a lot of work behind it, as even the yoke is cooked in oils very slowly for an hour and a half. There’s a hint of nostalgia too, as we serve brioche soldiers that reminds people of childhood memories.” “There's nothing worse than having stiff fine dining and that's not what we’re about. We want this to be a relaxing experience and that’s why we start with the tree of crackers, as it helps break the ice. When people sit down, they’re not entirely sure what they're going to get, as it’s about enjoying something that's a little bit different.” Restaurant Interlude Wednesday to Friday: 5 – 10pm Saturday: 5pm – 11pm Reservations: (01403) 289490 www.restaurant-interlude.co.uk info@restaurant-interlude.co.uk

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But like many others, it was Blue Planet that truly opened her eyes to problems caused by plastic pollution and inspired positive action. “I received an email from the Marine Conservation Society and completed an online survey of my plastic use,” recalls Fiona. “I didn't think I used plastic excessively, but the survey highlighted many ways that I relied on it. The results were horrifying and consequently, I committed to giving up plastic for one month.” “I was working in Brighton at the time and started buying organic produce from an excellent shop called HISBE (How It Should BE). I would fill up containers and bring them back home with me on the bus. When the month was over, it seemed odd to revert to plastic again, so I chose to carry on. However, my contract in Brighton was over and with a lack of organic alternatives locally, I set up my own business."

Earthkind was only formed in August, initially at the Horsham Repair Café at the Quaker Meeting House. Fiona’s ethos tied in nicely with that of the popular monthly café, and with the encouragement of others, she decided to take the business to market. “It’s difficult being in the Carfax,” says Fiona. “At the repair café, you’re dealing with like-minded people who don’t need to be converted. When it comes to recycling and environmental, there are many people who still find it overwhelming. Some think they should throw out all their plastics, whereas it would be better to re-use everything they have for as long as possible. There’s also misconceptions about what can and can’t be recycled. A huge number of beauty products still end up in landfill even though they could be recycled or returned.” “People shouldn’t worry. They don’t have to do all these different things at the same time. Changes can be made one step at a time.”

Fiona plans to grow the business alongside the needs of her customers, with cashew nuts, pine nuts and nutritional yeast for vegans among the items that Earthkind hopes to introduce in future. Another possibility is a delivery service. People can register an interest in this on the website. “A lot of people appreciate the convenience of a delivery service and I know it’s hard for people to commit to coming into town with containers on selected days. If I was to deliver and refill, hopefully that would encourage more people to use organic produce and make a small, positive difference.” Meet Fiona at the Earthkind stall on the first and third Thursday of every month in Horsham, the second Thursday of the month at Wisborough Green market and at the Horsham Repair Café, held on the first Saturday of the month. For more details and to register your interest in the delivery service, please visit https://www.earthkind.shop

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Magic of Christmas Wouldn’t it be wonderful to drive out to the countryside as a family and take your pick from thousands of Christmas trees? After hacking it down with a saw, you could strap it down to the roof of your car and inject a touch of magic back into the festive season. Well, that’s exactly what you can do at Furze Firs in Slinfold, near Billingshurst. The business was formed by three people who at all lived in houses opposite the 22-acres of fields off Furze View. After several years of planting and nurturing, the trees have been available to the public to buy for two years.

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Peter and Sue Barry, who live a stone’s throw from the plantation, run the self-cut section of Furze Firs, with two other partners leading the commercial side of the company.

Furze Firs’ Norwood trees grow naturally in Georgia, where seed is collected and grown in nurseries before being planted and nurtured in Denmark for two years. Saplings are then planted at Furze Firs, where they require regular maintenance and nurturing.

Peter said: “When the children were all little, they used the fields to race go-karts and make dens in the bushes. It’s been a great place to live. As the fields were originally used for turf, the topsoil was taken off so it wasn't great farming land. But certain trees grow well in clay, so we decided to plant Christmas trees.

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“We have friends in Scandinavia and every year, they head out just before Christmas and cut a tree down. We wanted to bring that seasonal magic here. Families love it as it’s more memorable than driving down to the supermarket and putting one in a trolley.”

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“After our early success, many fitness instructors contacted me and were excited about providing the programme. So, they signed up for a Paracise course and it’s gone from strength to strength.�

The Instructor One of those instructors is Coralie Clarke, who runs Paracise at Roffey Millennium Hall every Wednesday. Coralie works as a fitness instructor at K2 leisure centre and attended one of Sarah’s classes, as she was interested in introducing exercise to older people. “I like the fact that Paracise is aimed at a demographic that wasn’t being catered for,� said Coralie. “There are many people for whom gym classes are too much and this is a great starting point for those who want to exercise more.� “For people who are recovering from an injury or suffer from arthritis or fibromyalgia, there is little choice. But this is a class that makes them feel good, helps improve mobility, flexibility and balance.�

“Everyone can move at their own pace and we follow a series of slow stretch movements in an accessible way. Sarah has also selected wonderful music and that is an element that people love.â€? “Once a month, I take a class at Age UK in Lavinia House and the music helps immensely. Even if people are not able to do the moves, they still enjoy it and sing along to Louis Armstrong or Michael BublĂŠ! It also helps with the rhythm if you know the song.â€?

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Coralie Clarke (centre) runs a Paracise class at Roffey Millennium Hall every Wednesday

worry. Other exercise forms can be intense and I can't do that as I'm 73, so for me, this is a way of staying healthy in a relaxed atmosphere.” Another regular is Hazel McPherson, who at 88-years-old is still determined to keep fit. “What I like is that there’s no pressure,” says Hazel. “When I first joined, I couldn't stand on my tiptoes but gradually the muscles become used to it. Now, I can do it comfortably. I have found other classes are too strenuous for me. I either can't keep up or end up aching for the rest of the day. But this is good for me and my daughter, as she suffers with shoulder pain. In class, she’s always asking me if I’m okay, but I’m fine!” Sarah is exploring ways of expanding the business (including one we’re not allowed to mention yet!) but Paracise is already attracting interest from across Europe and even America. But Sarah won’t be altering the classes drastically... “One of the most important things is for the Paracise formula to stay the same. It must be an entry point for people wanting and needing exercise for many different reasons. A class cannot progress together, as it’s then inaccessible to others starting out. When people are ready to move on, that’s a positive thing, but that next step is not Paracise. Beyond this stage, there are thousands of choices!”

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PRIVATE PAST A new book produced by the Friends of Horsham Museum details the forgotten private schools of the town.

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Former teacher Liz Vaughan, who spent most of her career at Leechpool Primary, has been gathering statistics, anecdotes and photographs for over a decade. It is hoped that the book, The Best Years of Your Life? A History of Private Education in Horsham 1887 – 2000, will be published in time for Christmas. Liz said: “It all started when somebody came in many years ago and asked about New Place School. Nobody at the Museum knew what it was and it fell on me to find out. I discovered it was a private school on the Causeway, before moving to a big house along Guildford Road, where Irwin Drive is today. New Place was a fascinating school as

horses were kept there. Instead of sports day, it hosted a gymkhana!” “From that moment, whenever somebody asked about private schools, I tended to handle it. Some people come into the Museum, but we’ve also read stories through letters to the County Times. Gradually, we collated more information about more private schools. It’s only been the last five years that I've actively gone looking for stories relating to certain schools.”

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“Certainly, life at boarding school could be traumatic and very tough. I spoke to one person who still lives on the Causeway and he only saw his mother every 18 months and his father every three years. It was often a challenging childhood.” “For a long time, the project was just something I enjoyed, as everyone in the Friends group tends to have an area of interest. It wasn’t until relatively recently that Jeremy Knight, the Museum manager, suggested I put a book together.”

Famous Alumni Whilst it’s difficult to gauge a precise number as some educational institutions would change location or name, the book references more than 20 in and around town. These include Heathfield, Springfield Park, Herons Ghyll, Forest Grange, St

George’s, Manor House and Parkfield. Contributions from the public has brought certain schools to life with incredible photographs and snippets of memories and information. But little is known about others... Liz said: “Unfortunately, I didn’t uncover much about Springfield Park Girls’ School. It closed suddenly and people haven’t come forward to talk about it. Some independent schools, including Christ’s Hospital and Farlington, continue to thrive and there’s no need to feature them as they have their own books.” “On the other hand, I received an incredible bundle of photos from Forest Grange and firsthand accounts of life at Heron's Ghyll, which was a very posh school for the daughters of gentlemen, with Virginia

McKenna among its alumni. The thriller writer Hammond Innes went to the Causeway School and Donald Campbell attended Manor School.” “St George’s in Worthing Road cropped up regularly, as it was apparently highly selective and would turn away pupils whose fathers did not have professional occupations. The late Graham Wakefield was a great source of information, particularly regarding St John's College, which was a very strange place with a bullying culture and strict procedures.”

More Revelations?

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There is undoubtedly more information waiting to be unearthed. For example, little is known about Linden House on East Street, which closed in the 1920s. But Liz isn’t sure that she’ll be updating the book for a second edition anytime soon. “Only recently at the Museum’s 125th anniversary celebration, Jeremy introduced me to three people who had attended private schools in Horsham and had new information. So, there are still people coming out of the woodwork!” “When you start talking to people about something they don't normally talk about, interesting facets of information are revealed. But I'm not sure if I'm going to do any more with the book. Instead, I’d next like to look at Horsham schools in the 19th century, working from the census, as oppose to photographs and stories.” The Best Years of Your Life? A History of Private Education in Horsham 1887 – 2000 by Liz Vaughan will be published through the Friends of Horsham Museum and will be available soon from the Museum.

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Initially, I created small pieces using acrylics and oils. People started complimenting my work and then one day somebody said: ‘How much for that painting?” I had no idea, so I asked for £50!

Once a week, I went to the Art Academy in Horsham. I also developed by talking to other artists, looking at a wide selection of work, trying different techniques and learning from mistakes.

Gradually, I developed a style of my own, with strong contrasts between light and dark. I love the effect that is created by blending reds and oranges with black. The effect just draws people in.

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“We felt that there was a market for exclusive flights for just two or four people, where everything is done to the highest quality. That’s proven to be the case.”

Making Memories British Balloon Flights is a subsidiary of Airworks Worldwide Limited, which operates commercial flights for corporate customers. Through working with businesses and venue partners including Goodwood, the company holds an Air Operators Certificate (AOC), recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). For its leisure flights, the company operates two balloons, including a 105,000-cubic foot ‘Harlequin’ that can take a maximum of five people, including the pilot. Passengers are transferred to and from the partner venues including Knepp Castle, South Lodge, Alexander House and Amberley Castle in a 4x4 vehicle and treated to fresh tea and coffee as they watch the balloon being prepared. After the flight, there’s English sparkling wine and canapés, with photographs of the experience provided on a USB stick.

James said: “Our company manager, Sada Ray, is like a personal guide and does everything possible to make the day special. Some people like to chat to the crew and occasionally even help with the set-up, whilst others just enjoy a drink and watch.” ‘Where we take off depends on the forecast and wind direction, so it may be that we pick up clients from Cowdray Park and take off in Wisborough Green. Wherever we fly though, you’re guaranteed great views. We feel Sussex is one of the most beautiful places to fly anywhere in the world. We work with pilots who have flown in all manner of far-flung countries that cannot match the South Downs, coastal areas and country homes we see.” “Usually, the best times for flying are early morning and late afternoon, which happen to be the two most evocative times of the day, especially at this time of the year, when the sunsets are stunning.” “We often say that if you want to be a millionaire balloonist, you need to start with two million in the bank! But what gives us pleasure is providing people with an experience they'll never forget.”

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Balloon Festival Despite only launching the business in 2016, Brian has been flying for over 40 years. He and his wife Cecilia founded the Wisborough Green Hot Air Balloon Festival in 1991, which this year saw 14 balloons take off from the village green. The first event raised money for Comic Relief and every year since, depending on the weather, the festival has raised thousands for good causes. Brian said: “This year, we raised money for Chestnut Tree House and the weather was perfect. We had 14 balloons with many friends and fellow pilots coming together to raise nearly £10,000 for the children’s hospice.” “It’s a fantastic day, as about 2,000 people all sit around the green, watching the balloons take off. The pilots are wonderful as they give their time freely, and so many people in the village help out in different ways.” With others now helping to grow the festival, Brian and Cecilia can devote more time to flying. They can sometimes be spotted flying a twoman balloon called ‘The Chariot’. Rather than a basket, people are strapped into a five-point harness on a small seat.

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There was fantastic action and local success as Horsham Boxing Club hosted its annual show at The Holbrook Club on Saturday 17 November.

Brighton ABC, a heavier opponent he'd faced twice in skills bouts. The fast-starting Horsham boxer showed composure and skill to dominate rounds and deservedly claim a unanimous points win against his game opponent.

The evening started with two skills bouts, with no winner declared. These bouts provide young boxers with the opportunity to gain experience in the ring in front of a large crowd.

Josh Mercer was next to step through the ropes. Still only 15-years-old, Josh is a veteran of over 20 bouts and has too often been on the wrong side of split decisions. So, he was well-supported as he took on the noticeably heavier George Peck from Chichester. In one of the bouts of the night, the two went toe-to-toe and both showed great skill. Josh was declared the points winner and deserved his hard-fought victory.

Horsham’s Ryan Wilson, aged only 10 and weighing 29 kilos, matched up well against Guildford City boxer Andre Whitby. Young Horsham southpaw James Dawes, 11, also demonstrated slick skills against Max Pipkin from Rosehill Boxing Club. The first fully competitive bout of the evening featured Horsham’s Zack Rhioui. Zack was competing in only his second full bout after claiming an excellent majority points win in Titchfield in October. At the Holbrook Club, he faced Harley Pettit of East

A ring debut for Horsham Callum Knapp was next on the card and he didn't disappoint. Forcing a count in round one, Callum jumped on his opponent, Reg Tully from Billericay, and forced an early finish. Coach Dan Purchase mentors young Zack Rhioui

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Horsham’s Zack Rhioui won the first competitive bout of the night

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Fears for the Future of Bus Routes Bill King of Horsham, writes: I am a pensioner living in the Comptons Lane area. On accessing the North Horsham Parish Council website recently, I was confronted by a poster advertising a bus survey being conducted by West Sussex County Council. WSCC is looking at the subsidised bus routes they support, no doubt with a view to save money by chopping some of them. This survey is not highlighted on the Horsham District Council website. Quite a few of the Metro and Compass routes serve Horsham and its villages including Metrobus routes 61 (North Heath), 65 (Comptons Lane, Elm Grove and Oakhill), 98 (Lambs Farm and North Horsham) and 200 (North Horsham and North Heath) What is remarkable about this public survey is that no one I know seems to be aware of it. I am a member of the Horsham U3A, which has a membership

of over 900 retired people, many of whom use the buses. I have spoken to many people in this organisation and again no one knew of it. I use the No. 65 bus several times a week to get to town. During the week, the town is mostly populated by retired people, helping to keep the high street going. There were no posters advertising this survey at either Horsham Bus Station or the

Carfax Bus Stops until I raised the matter. In addition, they did place blank questionnaires at Horsham Bus Station. I have been running a one man campaign to try and let the older people of Horsham know what’s going on, as for elderly residents, the bus service is a vital lifeline. Personally, I have handed out posters to the regular passengers on the bus I use and emailed retired people within the social groups I belong to. But I wonder how many other decisions have been taken by WSCC based on surveys which we know nothing about? Editor: Hats off, Bill, for your fine efforts! Being a monthly magazine, I’ve not been able to highlight this issue as quickly as I would have liked and responses to this survey closed on 18 November. If anyone needs to know more about this, visit https://haveyoursay. westsussex.gov.uk/ highways-and-transport/buses/

A Bit of Consideration on All Sides Adam Lea of Broadbridge Heath writes: I have noticed in the Letters section a lot of replies about the Highway Code terminology regarding cycling two abreast. I would like to add my thoughts. The statement about not riding two abreast is not a legal requirement, it is advisory (it doesn't have MUST before it). There are occasions where it is desirable to ride two abreast, for example for cyclists to chat, or to discourage dangerous overtakes. The latter would not be an issue if motorists realised that passing with six inches clearance at 50mph is not safe for the cyclist. A motorist should be using the full width of the road when overtaking a cyclist, not trying to overtake and keep left of centre.

When I overtake a cyclist, I like to mentally put a car in place of the cyclist and overtake accordingly. A point apparently missed by the respondent is that if a group of cyclists is two abreast, they are half the length as the same number of single file cyclists. It is surely easier to overtake a group that is 20m long than one that is 40m long? Using the full width of the road to overtake means that it is irrelevant whether they are single file or two abreast, you are giving them equivalent space when passing, but being two abreast means a driver gets past them twice as quickly. A bit of consideration and give and take on all sides would be optimal overall. Cyclists don't deliberately go out to delay motorists, but safety issues mean it is sometimes unavoidable. We are all just

trying to get somewhere. If some people really are irritated by cyclists perhaps they should stop rat running along the teeny tiny country lanes and stick to the A-roads, which are less populated by cyclists. Editor: Thank you Adam for your common sense remarks. The Letters stem from an editorial I wrote when I felt that cyclists had - if not entirely deliberately - delayed hundreds of motorists by choosing not to pull over on the narrow road through Amberley and Houghton, a main route to the coast. It was a hot Sunday in summer and I felt that the common sense thing for two cyclists on a leisurely ride would have been to pull over for a couple of minutes and let by all those people just trying to get to the beach.

Have you ever gone for a walk in the woods and suddenly found yourself being shouted at by a persistent chirping coming from inside the brambles? You’d expect the owner of such a loud voice to be a big, boisterous bird, but if you stop and wait, a tiny, slightly dumpy brown individual will eventually hop into view – a wren! Their latin name, Troglodytes troglodytes, is one of the few I can remember, literally translating to ‘cave-dweller’ and referring to this bird’s habit of disappearing into small gaps. Male wrens spend most of the year ferociously defending their territories from potential rivals and shouting loudly at anyone who dares to come too close. However, when winter arrives, they must drastically change their tactics if they have any chance of surviving the cold months. Suddenly, they want to make friends with their fellow wrens and if they happen to have a particularly good roosting spot, they will call out to invite the locals over. It’s a cosy arrangement, with males and females all huddling tightly together to stay warm – the record number of individuals found in one nest box is 63! Once the spring returns, this neighbourly spell is broken and the males return to their feisty, competitive natures, building several nests each so that the females may choose their favourites. Wrens are insectivores and it can be pretty difficult to find insects over the winter so sprinkling mealworms on the ground in your garden can really help their chances.

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Low Profile Jade has been a personal trainer at Broadbridge Heath for 10 years. During that time, she has won the British Championships seven times, represented Great Britain at The Olympic Games, World Championships and European Championships and won bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She has seen many friends and colleagues move on to private gyms or health clubs, but Jade is happy to stay. “I've always enjoyed my time here and Places Leisure has always been very supportive of my athletics career. I suppose it is unusual to find an Olympian working as a trainer at a village leisure centre, but I tend not to mention it to people unless they ask. “I’ve never been the best at marketing myself and find even talking about it cringe-worthy! Sometimes, my clients will talk to others about it, which is great, or people will see me in my training gear and ask about it, but I tend not to just focus on fitness.”

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Discus Dreams And Jade is often away training. This month, she heads off on a self-funded trip to Australia as she prepares for the World Championships in Qatar. “I am currently not funded by British Athletics, so I need to work hard to raise the money to train and compete. I’m 31 now and seen as being at the end of my career. But whilst that’s true of many athletic disciplines, it’s not the case for discus. Last year, a French athlete won bronze at the age of 38, so I’m still positive.” “This has been a disappointing season, being the first time since 2011 that I haven’t thrown 60m. I went to the Commonwealth and European Championships and won the British title, so there were positives, but I’ll be hoping for better next season. My target is to make the World Championships and that’s something I believe I can do.” http://jadelally.com You can book personal fitness sessions at The Bridge on (01403) 211311.

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