AAH (All About Horsham) July 2022 by AAH (All About Horsham)

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News Round-Up Cala Homes launches first homes on the Mowbray development and Council rejects new McDonald’s in Billingshurst

One to Watch Collyer’s student Emilia Martin only took up powerlifting last year, but has already claimed a National title

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Softball cricket team Billingshurst Belles are preparing for their first ever league campaign

How the Horsham District celebrated the Platinum Jubilee with beacons, plaques and street parties

COVER STORY 4

The July 2022 cover features (left to right) Ann Rattray, Jenny Avery and Chris Denne of The Horsham Arts Society. The local branch of the Society (formerly known as NADFAS) was celebrating its 50th anniversary with an exhibition at Parham House and Alan took this photo in the Great Hall. We had to be creative for the image to fit, as there was a table just out of shot that we didn’t want sneaking in. That meant we had to extend Jenny’s walking cane into the Christ’s Hospital banner and hide parts of the AAH logo behind Ann and Jenny’s hair! Jenny has been a member of the Society since its foundation and chatted to editor Ben for 45 minutes at Parham! Other cover contenders included cadets at 1015 Horsham Squadron (p61), saxophonist Simon Bates (p20) and Mimi Fraher of the Billingshurst Belles (p37).

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The Arts Society Horsham (formerly NADFAS) celebrates its 50th year with a special event at Parham House

History Jeremy Knight looks back on the story of the Shelley Fountain, 200 years after the poet’s tragic death

Youth 1015 Horsham is one of the south’s most vibrant Air Training Corps thanks to the variety of activities it offers

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE AAH is an independent monthly magazine, owned by editor Ben Morris, a life-long resident of the Horsham District. It is distributed to doors and pick-up points around the Horsham District. EDITOR: Ben Morris editor@aahorsham.co.uk (01903) 892899 AAH, 2 Viney Close, Ashington, RH20 3PT ADVERTISING: Ben Morris advertising@aahorsham.co.uk (01903) 892899 ADVERT RATES Eighth Page: £55 + VAT (93mm x 63mm) Quarter Page: £110 + VAT (93mm x 133mm) Half Page: £185 + VAT (190mm x 133mm) Full Page: £310 + VAT (A4 with 4mm bleed) Double Page: £520 + VAT SPECIAL OFFER: Every 6th advert is free of charge, like a coffee shop! We can also design adverts if you need help at no extra charge. PHOTOGRAPHY: Alan Wright alanwrightphotography.co.uk Email: alan.wright@alanwrightphotography.co.uk 07747 617387 Alan works for AAH on a freelance basis and is available for family portraits, as well as corporate and commercial work. www.aahorsham.co.uk AAH is published online on the 1st of each month. Archive editions are online too.

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Saxophonist Simon Bates talks about playing with Rick Astley as he gears up for the Jazz, Gin & Blues Festival

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TRAIN IN VAIN

Notes from the Editor: The Joys of Train Travel with Teenagers

Once a year, I try to visit London with my youngest son, Nick. When he was a pupil at Ashington Primary, he’d attend an annual Christmas concert at St Paul’s Church (commonly known as the Actor’s Church) in Covent Garden. We would always make a day of it by sticking around afterwards, watching street theatre and browsing market stalls. It became a tradition of ours to come home with something daft to annoy mum, which is why we now have a framed atlas moth, the fossilised tooth of an ancient crocodile, and a hand-made brass kaleidoscope. We continued to make the trip even after he’d moved on to secondary school. He’s now 14, with hairy legs and a bit of a moustache, but we still sit on the bench outside the Actor’s Church where years ago I photographed Nick and his friends wrapped up in their coats, shivering in the cold.

I saw there was only one booth open, with a queue of frustrated travellers snaking around the foyer. The other booths, with the blinds down, merely served as a reminder of better times. But it didn’t matter to me, as I could use the machines by the turnstiles instead. But there was a queue there too, as two of the four machines were out of order. I guess these machines have replaced staff at the ticket booths, but maintenance engineers cost more money... As the clock ticked down and those in front of me did their best to hurry, an irate commuter behind me raged, “It’s a bloody joke!” I made the mistake of engaging him in conversation and he used some colourful language to audibly express his views on Britain’s transport network and in particular, Boris Johnson. “But people still vote for the useless bast-” Well, you can imagine...

It’s been a few years since we’ve made the trip (because of that thing, you know?) but last month, we set off for London by train. And because it’s been a few years and I don’t venture to the City very often, I’d forgotten just how stressful a train journey can be. And this was before the strikes in late June...

I was glad my son wasn’t around to hear such language, as he’d run back to the van to grab a coat, which he’d left on the back seat. He’s only 14 and I’m sure he’s never heard expletives before. Not unless they swear on those YouTube channels he watches on his phone for hours every day...

I parked at Three Bridges because I find it easier than Horsham and walked into the station 15 minutes before the train was due to arrive. I’d paid for the tickets online, so all I had to do was collect them and we’d be on our way. I optimistically reckoned I’d even have time to grab a coffee.

Mr Angry did make a good point about the lack of technology though, saying it was ridiculous that people couldn’t simply use their phone to scan tickets. A point given added merit when my son’s printed ticket failed to open the gates at the turnstile. It never does. As long as we’ve been going to

London, the child’s paper ticket has been absolutely hopeless. And on this occasion, it proved costly. After the ticket was checked by a member of staff, we were buzzed through, but despite a sprint to the platform we found the train doors closed. “This is the London Bridge train?” I panted, spotting three members of staff in fluorescent orange jackets. “Doors closed!” replied one of them, sternly. I muttered pathetically about waiting 15 minutes to get tickets that didn’t work, but they ignored me and carried on chatting as the train departed. Not one of them mentioned there was another train leaving for London Bridge on a different platform a few minutes later. I only found that out when I went to buy that coffee and glanced up at the monitor. So, I found myself running through the station once again! We boarded the train with seconds to spare. It was a “slow’ one but at least we could finally relax. It wasn’t until we were approaching Horley that I remembered to ask Nick for the van keys back, as he’d taken them to get his coat. He looked at me in horror. “Oh God, I left them in the door!” Two minutes later, we were sat on a bench at Horley Station, waiting for a southbound train back to Three Bridges. It was due to arrive in 15 minutes, but was delayed. Naturally. And I was left to ponder that however frustrating train travel can be, it’s not nearly as stressful as having teenagers.

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NEWS ROUND-UP Announcements & Events from across the Horsham District Email submissions to editor@aahorsham.co.uk

Homes. 168 of these homes will be for private sale and the remaining 25 will be affordable housing properties. The first homes are due to be completed in autumn. Mowbray will ultimately be comprised of 2,750 homes alongside shops, community facilities, parks, ancient woodland and the new Bohunt Horsham School. Selected

Dinosaur World Live comes to The Capitol on Friday 12 – Saturday 13 August. The interactive family show takes you through a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus. A meet and greet after the show offers brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend. Running time is 50 minutes with 15 minute meet and greet. Tickets £14.50 from thecapitolhorsham.com

Heathers Cancer Support Group in Horsham has closed. Heathers has been offering practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer for 12 years, as part of Macmillan Cancer Support, holding twice monthly drop-in meetings at the Unitarian Church. However, it has proved difficult to re-establish the group after COVID and the trustees have decided to close it with immediate effect. Chair Sue Evans said: “We are pleased to learn that as The Olive Tree’s Horsham branch is expanding, support is available to those who need it.” olivetreecancersupport.org.uk

homes in Hawksbourne will be eligible for Help to Buy funding, allowing first-time buyers to purchase a property with a 5% deposit. Buyers hoping to take advantage of the scheme need to complete an application by 31 October 2022. cala.co.uk/homes-for-sale/south-eastengland/west-sussex/cala-at-mowbray/

Heathers Cancer Support (©AAH/Toby Phillips 2012)

The first homes at Legal & General’s flagship Mowbray development in North Horsham have been launched by Cala Homes. On 11 – 12 June, prospective buyers could reserve the first release of apartments and homes. Building work is underway at Hawksbourne, the first phase of 193 homes brought to Mowbray by Cala

Footballer Faye White MBE has been honoured with a plaque at The Bridge Leisure Centre in Broadbridge Heath. Early in her career, Faye played for Broadbridge Heath Ladies and Horsham Ladies before being selected for Arsenal and becoming the longest-serving England Ladies captain. The plaque, unveiled on 14 June, commemorates these achievements. Cllr Tony Hogben, HDC Deputy Leader, said: “We are extremely proud of Faye and all that she has achieved for our community and for football. It is only fitting that her considerable achievements are recognised.”

The water fountains in The Forum, Horsham, are to be improved. Horsham District Council will create a new children’s splash pad to provide a more interactive play area. The £120,000 project will enable the fountains to continue running during the hottest months of the year.

Enchanted Leonardslee will be held at the lakes and gardens in Lower Beeding on 28 – 31 July and 4 – 7 August. The family festival includes unicorn rides, falconry displays, a vintage funfair, fairies, tree walkers and mermaids, alongside theatre, live music and food and drink stalls. Advance tickets £18 (U16s £10/U2s free) from enchantedleonardslee.co.uk 10

The Loxwood Joust returns to Loxwood Meadow, RH14 0AL, on 6 – 7 and 13 -14 August. In the magical Kingdom of Loxwood, be transported back in time to Medieval England as you interact with townsfolk and rub shoulders with royalty. Witness full-contact jousting, daring displays of weaponry, archery and cannon fire and brave knights in combat. A Living History Village offers an insight into daily life in the middle ages, with other highlights including falconry displays,

executioners, witches and singing workshops with the Mediaeval Baebes. Scribe school and copper bangle workshops are new for 2022, adding to ever-popular hands-on activities such as steel forging, sword school and copper bowl making. Experiences and banqueting places must be booked in advance. loxwoodjoust.co.uk @LoxwoodJoust For details of Loxwood Jazz, Gin & Blues, see our Simon Bates interview on page 20

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The Stradivarius Piano Trio present Music for a Summer’s Evening at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens on Monday 29 August, 6.30 – 9pm. The recital includes Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending and Piazzolla’s Four Seasons in the Grand Hall of Leonardslee House. As with all concerts in the series, guests can arrive at 6.30pm to enjoy a welcome drink and wander through the gardens before the music begins. Tickets £75 from bernardimusicgroup.com

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The Rec Rooms in Horsham welcomes Bad Manners on Friday 26 August. Inspired by The Specials and other ska bands of the late 70s, Bad Manners had four top 10 hits including Can Can and Special Brew. They are notorious thanks partly to the antics of frontman Buster Bloodvessel and were once banned from Top of the Pops. Tickets £30 from therecrooms.com Horsham School of Dance perform All About Alice, based on the story of Alice in Wonderland, at the Capitol on Saturday 16 July at 2pm and 6pm and Sunday 17 July at 5pm. The show features dance styles including ballet, tap, contemporary, musical theatre and modern. The school, run by Annie Dunkley, performs at the Capitol every two years, but with the 2020 performance cancelled, this is its first show in four years. Tickets £16 (U5s free) from 01403 750220 or thecapitolhorsham.com

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Petworth House and Park hosts outdoor cinema evenings in the Pleasure Garden this August. Visitors to the National Trust property, set within a 700-acre deer park, can see Romeo + Juliet (Friday 19), Cyrano (Saturday 20) and Encanto (Sunday 21) on a 30-foot screen. Films start at 8:30pm (gardens open 6.30pm). Tickets £15 (Children £7.50) and booking is essential. No seating is provided, so take a chair and blanket. Ice creams, snacks and drinks available. To book visit nationaltrust.org.uk/Petworth

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Run Barns Green has unveiled its 40th anniversary logo, which will be used to promote this year’s event on 25 September. Run Barns Green comprises three races: a half marathon, a 10k and a new race for youngsters. The event was cancelled in 2020 but went ahead last year with 1300 runners participating, following a scenic countryside route that takes in the grounds of Christ’s Hospital School. Register at runbarnsgreen.org.uk

St Catherine’s Hospice is appealing for volunteers to support the Midnight Walk, which returns on Saturday 3 September. Women, men and children will take to the streets of Horsham and challenge themselves to a sponsored 20, 13, 7 or 2-mile night-time walk to raise funds for the local hospice. However, the event requires the support of about 100 volunteers between 7pm – 5am. Lisa Hepburn, Fundraising Assistant at STCH, said: “The main role for volunteers on the night

is as a route guide - a vital role that keeps all our walkers safe and encourages them in their challenge. Volunteers will be fully briefed before the walk and will work in pairs, kitted out with a torch, high-vis jacket and snacks.” As well as route guides, there are other volunteering roles available, including registering walkers and handing out medals at the finish. If you can help, even for a couple of hours, call Lisa on (01293) 447342 or email events@stch.org.uk

A new women’s football team has been launched in Horsham, with players wanted for the start of the 2022/23 season. Denne Park Football Club will be affiliated to the Sussex County FA and will join the Sussex Women’s County League. The team is to be coached by former Roffey FC Women’s manager Steve McGrane. Denne Park begin pre-season training in July and will play matches at Horsham Sports Centre. The club seek sponsors as well as experienced players for all positions. Email denneparkfc@gmail.com

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Nick at Monaco Historique in May (©Ian Skelton Photography)

Regular readers may remember Nick Padmore, the historic racing driver from Horsham who appeared on the cover of AAH in November 2021. This season, Nick has been racing a Lotus 88 with Chrome Cars and competed in the prestigious Monaco Historique event, run bi-annually around the principality. May’s event made headlines when Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc crashed an ex-Niki Lauda Ferrari 312B. However, Nick had no such troubles and took 3rd as Lotus claimed a podium clean sweep in the inaugural race for non-turbo F1 cars from 1981 – 85. Having qualified 4th, Nick made up a place at the start and ran third throughout, with Marco Werner winning in a Lotus 87B.

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Horsham District Council and West Sussex County Council have collaborated on the UK’s largest-ever local authority roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points. HDC and WSCC signed a contract last year with Connected Kerb, to install and maintain thousands of charging points on streets, car parks and community facilities, with residents to be consulted on where they should be located. The project was launched on 20 June across the county and the roll-out will take place over the next decade. Connected Kerb is funding the project and will maintain charge points. Cllr James Wright, Cabinet Member for Environment and Rural Affairs at HDC, said: “By increasing access to publicly-accessible electric charge points, the uptake of electric vehicles will be boosted for residents and businesses alike.”

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Broadbridge Heath Football Club has announced that its clubhouse, The Venue, is available to the wider community. As well as The Bears using the facility, The Venue can be hired by residents, businesses and organisations for parties, special occasions and meetings. The Venue hosted a family fun day in June with more events planned. thevenuehorshamuk.com

Stock image of a McDonald’s restaurant (©iStock/Natalia Kuzina)

Horsham District Council has approved the introduction of a kerb-side coffee pod recycling scheme. Podback, a not-for-profit organisation, will work with the Council to deliver the service, created in partnership with coffee pod system manufacturers including Nespresso, NESCAFE Dolce Gusto and Tassimo. The Council is also continuing collections of small electricals, textiles and batteries. podback.org

Horsham District Council has rejected a planning application for a McDonalds restaurant and drive-thru at a business park on Stane Street, Billingshurst. HDC received about 300 letters of objection from local residents with common concerns raised including an increased risk of littering and traffic congestion, with long queues seen at the nearby Buck Barn restaurant. At a meeting of HDC’s Planning Committee (South) on 24 May, councillors echoed the views of residents before they voted to reject the plans for the 100-seat restaurant. The Council said the applicant had “failed to

demonstrate with a sufficient degree of certainty that the proposed development would not contribute to an existing adverse effect upon the integrity of the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation.” There were further concerns about water neutrality, while a lack of soft landscaping would harm the setting and character of the edge-of-village location. Although the proposed restaurant would create about 60 jobs, councillors also felt it didn’t meet the immediate local employment needs. For more details, search DC/21/2206 at horsham.gov.uk/planning/ planning-applications

Latin dance classes have been launched at Brewhouse & Kitchen, East Street, Horsham, on Tuesdays, from 7pm. La Escuela de Bachata have an established Bachata night in Brighton and hope to replicate this success in Horsham. Bachata Moderna (7.15pm) and Bachata Sensual (8.15pm) sessions will be taught by Bishwas Hamal, Diego Lassini and Patricia Teles, with a social dance at 10.45pm. There are lessons for all levels, with beginners welcome. First timers can enjoy two free lessons. @laescueladebachata 15

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Bob the Bear (©AAH/Alan Wright)

Local author Alice Chambers will officially launch her book, Bob the Bear’s Adventures, with a Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Sedgwick Park, Horsham, RH13 6QQ, on Saturday 16 July, 11am – 2pm. Visitors can bring picnics, rugs and bears, enjoy story-telling and spotting Bob the Bear’s friends around the garden. £1 from every book sold will be donated to Action Medical Research. Anyone wishing to attend can email alicechambers2@gmail.com

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Hannah Peckham launches her latest children’s book Conker and the Monkey Trap at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens in July. There will be an activity trail and a workshop, which includes readings by the author, at 10am on 2 - 3, 9, 16 and 24 July. The book is aimed at children aged 3 - 8. Hannah said: “My books aim to lay the foundations of emotional literacy. The first, Conker the Chameleon, focused on feelings. Conker and the Monkey Trap looks at mental wellbeing and how being brave comes in all different shapes and sizes.” £2.50 per child (with accompanying adult). A Leonardslee membership or garden entry is required in addition. leonardsleegardens.co.uk Local author and art historian Kirsty Stonell Walker has written Stunner: The Fall and Rise of Fanny Cornforth, a biography of the notorious Pre-Raphaelite model. Fanny was a Victorian supermodel whose face epitomised the vision and life of artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. However, following his death, Fanny became an outcast, accused of stealing, lying and even murder, ending her days in an asylum. The hardback costs £25 from unicornpublishing.org The Arts Society Horsham return to the Capitol, Horsham for the next in a series of live lectures, starting with ‘The Gilbert & Sullivan Story’ on Wednesday 13 July. Non-members are welcome (£5 fee payable on entry). Lectures start at 10.45am. Annual membership is £40. The Arts Society Horsham is featured in this edition, on page 29.

Durrance Manor (©AAH/Alan Wright 2021)

Walled garden at St Mary’s House, Bramber (©AAH/Toby Phillips 2016)

Some of the finest gardens in the Horsham District will be open to visitors over the coming months through the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

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Every year, the NGS sees some 3,600 gardens opening across the UK to raise funds for charity through admissions, plant sales and tea and cake. Here’s a selection of local gardens opening between July and September. Please note, most offer free entry to children, but we advise checking online at ngs.org.uk as some gardens require pre-booking. The Old Vicarage The Street, Washington, RH20 4AS Thursdays 3 Jun – 7 Oct, 10.30am – 4pm Gardens of 3½ acres set around an 1832 Regency house (not open). A Japanese garden with waterfall and pond leads to a large copse and stream. £7. Gorselands Common Hill, West Chiltington, RH20 2NL Sunday 3 July, 2 - 5pm Mature mixed borders, dahlia garden and woodland area with giant Redwood, camellias, azaleas, rhododendrons and two ponds. On display will be sculptures by Uckfield sculptor Allan Mackenzie. £7. Abbots Barn Washington Road, Storrington, RH20 4AF Sunday 10 July, 11am - 5pm One-acre garden backing on to Sandgate Park, incorporating part of the original kitchen garden wall. Wild flowering slopes, pond and shaded area, plus a fruit cage and vegetable patch. £6. Fittleworth House Bedham Lane, Fittleworth, RH20 1JH Wednesday 13 & 20 July, 2 - 5pm A three-acre romantic, country garden and walled kitchen garden. A magnificent 115ft cedar overlooks the Grade II listed house (not open). £5.

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Foxglove Cottage 29 Orchard Road, Horsham, RH13 5NF Wednesday 13 July, 1 - 5pm A plantaholic’s garden full of containers, vintage finds and quirky elements. Paths intersect borders bursting with colourful planting and salvias in abundance. £5. Grovelands Wineham Lane, Wineham, BN5 9AW Sat 16 – Sun 17 July, 10.30am – 4pm Mixed borders, mature shrubs and an orchard. A vegetable garden with greenhouse and pond hide behind a tall hornbeam hedge. £6. Oaklands Farm Hooklands Lane, Shipley, RH13 8PX Saturday 16 July, 10.30am - 5.30pm Country garden designed by Nigel Philips. Features include a vegetable garden with raised beds and a greenhouse, with white peach and vine. £5. Sullington Old Rectory Sullington Lane, Storrington, RH20 4AE Thursdays 21 & 28 July, 10am – 4pm Includes a potager, orchard, herb garden, established trees and shrubs, a pleached lime walk and an experimental planting in the moist meadow. £7 (To pre-book email mark@sullingtonoldrectory.com) Cumberland House Crays Lane, Thakeham, RH20 3ER Thursday 21 July, 2 – 5.30pm Sunday 24 July, 2 – 5.30pm A Georgian village house (not open) next to the church, with a mature English country garden comprising a walled garden, two rare Ginkgo trees and yew topiary. £8 (includes Thakeham Place, below). Thakeham Place Farm The Street, Thakeham, RH20 3EP Thu 21 & Sun 24 July, 2 – 5.30pm Set on a dairy farm, the borders are full of sun-loving plants and grasses, with formal area surrounding the farmhouse. £8 (includes Cumberland House, above).

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Professional musician Simon Bates has performed at some of the UK’s premier jazz clubs and accompanied popular singers including Bette Midler and Rick Astley. His jazz nights helped revive the fortunes of Loxwood Village Hall and he also curates Jazz, Gin & Blues, which returns to the Enchanted Meadow in July. Here, Simon picks out highlights of his musical journey to date...

I come from a musical family. My father was an amateur musician and had very eclectic taste. There was always music on at home and he was so passionate that he’d sometimes tell us to be quiet and listen, whether it was Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin or Mahler. It must have had a big influence on us as my twin brother Marcus now plays French horn in the West End musical, Wicked and performs with leading London orchestras, while my younger brother Daniel is the principal oboe player for the City of London Sinfonia. I hate the description, but I was a child prodigy. I was very competitive with my twin brother and by the age of 12 had passed grade 8 on the clarinet. I’d been nagging dad to play the saxophone and he finally relented when I was 14. From the moment I picked one up, it felt natural. I played sax in the same way many kids play the guitar - having fun, trying new things and improving all the time. It never felt like I had to work hard at it, although looking back that’s exactly what I did. By the time I left school, I wanted to become a professional saxophonist. I remember dad sat me down and played The Dave Brubeck Quartet, with Paul Desmond on sax. He said, “Do you ever think you'll be as good as that? Because if you don’t, it’s probably not a good idea!” I remember thinking, “I’m going to prove you wrong!” I think it was dad’s way of motivating me and I know he’s fiercely proud of what we’ve all achieved in music. I was offered a place at the Guildhall School of Music but that would have meant living at home and I wanted a different experience. So I went to Colchester Institute with my first study being clarinet

Jason Donovan, Chaka Khan, Seal, Elvis Costello, Billy Ocean and Bette Midler, and have conducted the BBC Singers and an assortment of vocalists for Radio 3’s In Tune Christmas Special. But the most enduring association I’ve had with a pop singer is with Rick Astley.

and viola as my second study. Saxophone was something I did just for fun, although it soon became apparent that I was one of the better sax players too. Had I gone to London, I might have been swallowed up by the scene and dismissed as just another young musician. But in Colchester, there were opportunities. I went to see an established saxophonist locally and performed with him. By chance, he was moving away from the area and offered me the chance to take over his regular slots at local pubs and bars. For a college student starting out, it was perfect. I got to know musicians around Colchester and by my third year, when I should have been preparing for exams, I was playing regular gigs in London with a solo pianist. I’d travel down by coach and if I missed the last ride home would crash out at a friend’s apartment! Over the years, I’ve played most genres of music, but jazz is my spiritual home. I have played at famous clubs including Ronnie Scott’s and 606, as well as venues like the Royal Albert Hall. I’m fortunate to have played alongside many fantastic jazz and blues musicians, including some of my own heroes, and even pop stars. I’ve either recorded or toured with Kylie Minogue,

I worked with Rick for about a decade and was his Musical Director for four years. We met in 2003 before he embarked on a comeback tour, mostly consisting of Ratpack-style songs he’d grown up listening to. When the “Rickrolling” meme spread on the internet in 2008, it thrust him unexpectedly back into the limelight and he enjoyed a global revival. Thanks to Rick, I’ve performed on many TV shows, including Good Morning Britain. There was also a Stock Aitken and Waterman 25th anniversary concert with the likes of Steps and Bananarama on the bill. But for me, Rick Astley is the pick of the bunch. He has a wonderful voice and is unfairly labelled by some as a “one hit wonder”. I've also worked with Alexander Armstrong for ten years. He has a fine voice too, especially for show tunes and classical crossovers. My musical partner-in-crime is ‘Harry’ Harris, also known as Harry the Piano. Our friendship goes back 30 years to when we were both in the house band for Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast. We had a great time and it was every bit as chaotic as it looked on TV. Later, we worked together on Johnny Vaughan Tonight on the BBC. Our musical styles complement each other and we continue to arrange music and perform together. I write production music for Audio

“When the Rickrolling meme spread on the internet in 2008, it thrust Rick Astley unexpectedly back into the limelight.”

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Network, which is available for commercial use. A few months ago, Emmerdale was on and I thought the music sounded familiar. It was my library music! It was amusing, as one of the soap’s characters started talking about his love of jazz! These days, you don't hear the saxophone in contemporary pop as much as you used too. However, I keep busy by being a versatile performer. Since 2004, I’ve been Professor of Saxophone at the Royal Marines School of Music, which gives me the flexibility for my other musical commitments. We were living in Bromley and decided to move closer to Portsmouth, where the school is based. Our two daughters were only young at the time, so we wanted somewhere quiet between the coast and London and found a perfect place in Loxwood.

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Thirteen years ago, we launched jazz nights at Loxwood Village hall. Local people responded positively as they were curious to see what was going on and also wanted to support the hall, as we split the takings down the middle. To date, we've raised over £40,000 towards its upkeep. We host jazz once a month, with the band playing two one-hour sets. Occasionally, guest singers and musicians join us and in the early days, the late Alvin Stardust would sometimes sing a couple of songs. We’re fortunate to have a loyal audience who give us feedback on the acts who perform. Maurice Bacon, who owns Loxwood Meadows and organises the successful joust event, got in touch with me to discuss the idea of a jazz festival, which led to the first Jazz, Gin & Blues in 2019. We held it again last year and the event sold out, as we had a fantastic line-up, including Derek Nash’s Sax Appeal and John Etheridge (formerly of Soft Machine). However, rain put a dampener on the day. We limit numbers to 500 tickets and it’s a lovely family event, with great music and some of the best local gin producers. This year’s festival is on Sunday 31 July, from 12 – 8pm. Along with the Simon Bates Organ Trio, the bill includes the Alexandra Ridout Band, the Julian Burdock Trio, Spice Fusion and Georgina Jackson. Let’s just hope the weather’s good! WORDS: Ben Morris PHOTOS: Supplied by Simon Bates Further information: For tickets and information about Jazz, Gin & Blues, visit jazzginblues.co.uk For information on the Jazz Club, visit: loxwoodvillagehall.org.uk

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So, who’s this then? This is 17 year old Emilia Martin, a Collyer’s student from Horsham trying to make a name for herself in the world of powerlifting. Powerlifting? It’s a strength sport where participants lift as much weight as they can in three different disciplines: the squat, bench press and deadlift. Weightlifting, basically? They’re similar, in that both sports involve athletes lifting a barbell loaded with weight plates. However, weightlifting has only two lifts (snatch and clean and jerk) and competitors must raise the bar above their head, whereas powerlifters don’t. Which one is in the Olympics? Weightlifting. Powerlifting has been in the Paralympics since 1984 (although only bench press) and is also recognised as a World Games sport, governed by the International World Games Association (WGA) under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

And Emilia’s good at it then? Despite having only recently taken up the sport, Emilia is already competing at an elite level. In May, she entered the U-18 class at the British Junior Championships and took the title. This earned her an invitation to represent Great Britain at the IPF Junior World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, later this year. What’s the IPF? I’m sure if you had to guess, you’d say the International Powerlifting Federation and you’d be right. There are several powerlifting federations but the IPF is the oldest and most prominent. It is the federation responsible for coordinating the World Games, which are viewed as the pinnacle of powerlifting. So, how did Emilia learn start out? Previously, she was a swimmer for clubs in Crawley and Burgess Hill. During the lockdown, she kept in shape by weight training in her garden. Without proper equipment, it was down to dad Ian to improvise. Emilia said: “We used steel pipes with milk bottles and even buckets loaded

Emilia Martin at the British Junior Championships (©Photo courtesy of White Lights Media)

with concrete as weights! I didn’t need to study as my GCSEs were cancelled, so I could devote more time to training.” And this made a difference? Yes, but it was only when gyms re-opened after COVID that Emilia found out just how strong she was. She said: “I started training at Pavilions in the Park late last year and it wasn’t long before other gym users starting telling me I was lifting a lot of weight for my age and had I thought about competing? I researched powerlifting online and was surprised to learn that I was lifting enough to have been on the podium at the Nationals, which motivated me.”

What about swimming? When Emilia returned to the pool, she found she’d fallen out of love with it and switched her focus to powerlifting. She met a local trainer, Callum Barney, founder of Dedicated by Design (DBD). Callum has not only competed in powerlifting contests but has also trained leading female competitors. He used video analysis to help Emilia improve her stance and technique and prepare for her first competition in April, where she won her class and qualified for the Nationals.

How did the Nationals go? Emilia competed in the Juniors (U-18) section in the 69kg division. A consistent performance ensured she took the title by lifting 112.5kg in the squat, 67.5kg in the bench press and 152.5kg in the deadlift. In the weeks since, Emilia has already bettered her personal best squat and hopes to raise the bar even higher at the Junior World Championships in Turkey. All expenses paid? Sadly not. Emilia said: “We need to pay for our flights, accommodation and even cover the anti-doping fees. We’re also required to use approved kit by one particular brand and it’s very expensive. Even the socks I wear need to be on the approved list!” Emilia training in the gym at Pavilions in the Park (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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Is she going there to win? The focus is on steady improvement, but whatever happens, Emilia intends to enjoy the experience. She said: “Powerlifting is an individual sport, but competitors are friendly and encourage one another. When I was a swimmer, that wasn’t always the case, but powerlifting has a communal atmosphere and I think that’s because we’re all working together to raise standards within the sport and boost its profile.”

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What about her long-term goal? Emilia said: “It would be brilliant if I could reach the World Championships again in the Juniors. But my focus right now is on improving my personal bests. As good as it is to compete against others, you are competing against yourself more than anyone else and to win, you need to do the hard work in the gym when nobody is watching you.”

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How much longer will she be in the Junior class? Emilia will compete in the Sub-Juniors for one more year before moving into the highly competitive Junior category. At the age of 23, participants move into the Open section. Emilia said: “My lifts now would only be good enough for about 6th place in the Juniors, so I have a year to improve and will be trying hard to achieve that.”

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43 29 Long-serving member Jenny Avery cuts the cake with Chris Denne, Chair of Arts Society Horsham (©AAH/Alan Wright)

The Arts Society Horsham celebrates its 50th year in 2022. Formerly known as NADFAS (National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies), the local branch organises a monthly lecture at the Capitol Theatre. As Arts Society Horsham marked its anniversary with a visit to Parham House on 23 May, AAH met both long-serving and current committee members to find out about its past, present and future…

THRIVING SOCIETY With about 420 members, Horsham has one of the most successful Arts Societies in the south of England. Membership once surpassed 500 and numbers are recovering once again after COVID. The Society’s primary function is to provide a monthly art lecture for members and guests. Held at the Capitol, this year’s lectures have ranged from an insight into the work of Italian master Raphael, to a focus on Peruvian art and textiles. The current season ends on 13 July with Ian Gledhill’s take on The Gilbert & Sullivan story, with a new season beginning in September after a summer break.

Jane Wilcock, Lectures Secretary, said: “Nationally, The Arts Society maintains a directory of lecturers. Once a year, representatives from societies across the country converge on London to hear lecturers present their talks. New lecturers have two minutes to make their pitch and established lecturers only one minute, so we all listen and furiously scribble notes.” “It’s not just about picking exciting topics. We must ensure we have a balanced programme, covering a wide range of subjects including painting, architecture, furniture, textiles, sculpture and other facets of the arts. There's only so many lectures you can hear about Michelangelo or Da Vinci, so you have to make it interesting for long-serving members and offer something they might not have read or heard about before. April’s lecture was on the depiction of glass in art, which was fascinating as it incorporated elements of social history too. Many members attend every lecture, as they know they’ll come away having learned something new. Often, people find they enjoy lectures they didn’t initially think would interest them.”

SOCIAL HUB It’s not only subject matter that is key to the longevity and success of The Arts Society Horsham; social aspects draw people to lectures too. It is a chance for members with a shared interest in the arts to come together, providing a social hub which may be especially important for those who are lonely or caring for a loved one at home. Naturally, as friendships formed and the Society grew, lectures alone were not enough. So, the Arts Society also organises visits to places of interest. Tricia Payne, who shares the role of Visits Secretary with Vivien Smith, said: “This year, we have visited the V&A and also Southwark, touring the cathedral with an official guide. In September, we’ll visit the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern, while opera at Glyndebourne is also scheduled. Like the lectures, trips are associated with art and culture, but we usually work in lunch and maybe even the occasional glass of wine too! We’ve previous organised tours abroad visiting places like Moscow, Istanbul and Sorrento, which helped to forge lasting friendships in the society.”

Christine Knight, Arts Volunteering Secretary, with a selection of the Society’s posters featuring artwork by Collyer’s students (©AAH/Alan Wright)

Arts Society members enjoy a tour of Parham House (©AAH/Alan Wright)

COLLYER’S ART At Parham House, members reminisced as 50 years’ worth of archive material was displayed in a small exhibition. It included photos from trips and tours, press cuttings of outreach work and even posters used to promote Society lectures (see opposite). In recent years, these posters have featured work by art students at Collyer’s in Horsham, with a colourful and diverse range of designs representing various mediums. The annual Collyer’s poster competition is just one way that the Society supports young artists, having also hosted lectures for local students and arranging trips to exhibitions. If promoting appreciation of the arts to the younger generation is a growing aspect of a modernising Arts Society, the display at Parham was a reminder of how it has evolved and changed over the years. When it was called NADFAS, the society was closely associated with Church Recording and the Horsham branch recorded items at more than 25 churches in Sussex and Surrey. Heritage Volunteer Pat Barnard said: “We would record everything in the church, from the stonework to memorials plaques. It involved lots of research, measurements, documentation and photography in order to compile a complete record. Sadly, church recording has declined, with specialist heritage companies usually employed for such work now. However, some members like to volunteer in different ways and several have helped Horsham Museum.”

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NEW IDEAS Among those present at the golden anniversary celebration was founder member Jenny Avery, still a regular attendee. It was down to Jenny and a handful of others that the Horsham society was established in 1972, seven years after The Chiltern Antiques Group was founded by Patricia Fay. Jenny said: “In the late 1960s and early 70s, there was a tremendous boom in terms of our interest in antiques and the arts. There were TV shows about art and we were encouraged to visit places like the V&A. As a nation, we consumed art and embraced new ideas. In the years immediately after the Second World War, everything was very grey and then suddenly we were swept away by a wave of culture and colour, with a little patriotism too.”

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“I’m sure that if Patricia Fay could see us now, she’d be delighted, as would all those who contributed to the society over the years.” Jenny Avery The Horsham group initially met in the Dominion’s Library at Christ’s Hospital School. Sally Corvedale, whose husband taught at the School, was the first Secretary and Jay Daw the first Chair. Merlin Hywel Jones was Treasurer and Jenny served on the Steering Committee. With the guidance of the Executive Committee in London (chaired by Patricia Fay) the group formed its first plan of action.

Jenny recalls: “In 1969, I was invited to join Adur Valley Decorative and Fine Arts Society. I enjoyed it, but my problem was the distance and timing of the lectures. I had three children at school in Horsham and the meetings were on Monday afternoons! When I met Sally, she was surprised we had no such society in Horsham. I explained there was no suitable meeting place, so she spoke to the Headmaster at CH and he allowed us to use the Dominions Library, making Horsham DFAS a reality. When the Girls’ School in Hertford merged into the Horsham site, making CH co-educational, the library was needed as a study area. Fortunately, the Methodist Church in London Road, Horsham, had just finished building a new meeting hall and we moved there.”

Vice Chair Ann Rattray with Jenny Avery and Chris Denne, Chair of Arts Society Horsham (©AAH/Alan Wright)

BRIGHT FUTURE When Horsham District Council bought and refurbished the old cinema in North Street, the Society moved to the newly-named Capitol Theatre, where the extra space meant its membership leapt from 250 to over 500. Patricia Fay passed away in 1978. However, Jenny thinks she’d be proud to see how her idea has grown and adapted to changes in society. Jenny said: “I don't think the society has changed much. I still call it NADFAS and personally don’t think much of the name change! But the atmosphere is the same. It’s friendly and there’s always lots of chat before a lecture. Being here at Parham, 50 years after coming here for our very first outing, shows that we still have the same spirit. I’m sure that if Patricia could see us now, she’d be delighted, as would all those

who served on the committee and contributed to the society over the years.” “There are still more than 300 societies around the world and it has amazing influence. It has certainly made my life richer over this last half century. Through COVID, when I thought we’d suffer by hosting lectures on Zoom, we surprisingly did very well. I know many members appreciated that regular contact. It remains a robust group and I’m confident we will still be here in another 50 years, although I doubt I’ll be around to see it!” WORDS: Ben Morris PHOTOS: Alan Wright Further information: https://theartssociety.org/horsham For details of the next lecture, see the AAH News Round-Up on page 16

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The Billingshurst Belles at Jubilee Fields (©AAH/Alan Wright)

The success of England’s women cricketers in recent years, culminating in a famous World Cup win on home soil in 2017, has led to increased interest in the game at grass roots level. To entice newcomers to the sport, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is promoting a softball format to help more clubs establish women’s teams. AAH met the Billingshurst Belles as they prepare for their first league fixtures…

RINGING THE BELLES The Belles formed in 2019 after Jim Burroughs, the much-missed former President of Billingshurst Cricket Club, mooted the idea of a women’s team to Rachel Gosling, now captain of the Belles. Rachel initially recruited the wives and partners of players in the established men’s teams, but it didn’t take long for word to spread among parents with children in the Colts too.

Belles player Louise Dunn said: “My husband David is captain of the 2nd team at Billingshurst and has played for as long as I’ve known him. I’ve been a cricket widow for many years and have always enjoyed watching, but never thought about playing. But the idea of softball appealed to me and as I had a connection with some of the other players already, I thought I’d give it a go and it’s been good fun!”

NEW BOUNDARIES With the ECB pushing to make the game more inclusive, the Belles have been well supported. Sussex Cricket helped by providing equipment and kit, while cricket festivals where round-robin games are played with flexible rules presented the Belles with some opportunities to play friendlies against other teams.

Billingshurst CC has been supportive too. The Belles use the main pitch (named the Jim Burroughs Oval after his passing in 2021) and coaches from the men’s teams help with training. Jon Alexander, Chairman of BCC, said: “Billingshurst is a growing village and we need to ensure we’re an inclusive club with cricket for all. We want our fantastic oval and facilities at Jubilee Fields to be used as often as possible and the Women’s team is a welcome addition.”

SIMPLE RULES So, what is softball? In short, it’s like cricket but without hours of waiting around to see if you’ll get the chance to play! Games are usually six or eight-a-side (a cricket team has 11 players) and the pitch is smaller, with only 40 - 45 yards from the wicket to the boundary. Both teams bat only once (in cricket there are two innings) and there’s a set amount of overs (typically 16) with

Mandy Parke hits another ball to the boundary (©AAH/Alan Wright)

“We won our first friendly match recently and it gave the whole squad a real buzz!” six balls per over. In cricket, batsmen remain at the crease until they’re out, which happens when they’re either bowled, caught, run-out, stumped or use their leg to block the ball from hitting the wicket (LBW). In softball, batters play for a set amount of overs (usually four) to ensure all players are given the same opportunity. Rachel said: “Softball gives everyone a chance to learn the game and play without having to be scared of the hardball, which can leave you with nasty bruises. With a lighter ball and fewer players covering the field, there’s less distance to the boundary and the bowling crease is shorter too, which makes it easier.”

WINDMILL STYLE The batting team starts with a score of 200 runs and can add more in the usual way - by running between the stumps to score a run or hitting the ball beyond the boundary for four or six runs. Extra runs are awarded for a wide delivery, but five is deducted from the score when a batter gets out. Even then, batsmen remain at the crease for an allotted number of overs, with both changing at the same time.

The rules are also more relaxed when it comes to bowling, as Rachel explains: “You can bowl underarm, but we encourage everyone to bowl overarm, often teaching newcomers the “windmill” technique until they improve their speed and accuracy. For a couple of years, the focus has been on developing skills, individually and as a team. Everyone has been supportive and that remains the case, but now we’re entering the league, there is an increased sense of competitiveness, as we want to win!”

TEEN SPIRIT The club has a healthy Colts section with teams at U-10’s, U-13’s and U-16's. While the two younger teams welcome both boys and girls, it becomes more difficult for girls to compete with boys in hardball cricket and the club doesn’t want to lose young players from the game. So, it is hoped that Billingshurst can soon have a girls’ only Colts team to help feed into the Belles’ softball side and also a hardball team, for those playing at a higher level.

Fifteen-year-old Mimi Fraher was one of only two girls playing in the U-13s. Now, the softball format has presented her with a chance to continue cricket. Mimi said: “To begin with, I could hold my own with the boys. But when they get older, they become more powerful, so the timing of the softball team was perfect for me. The training sessions have been fun as there’s a good team spirit at the Belles. We encourage each other and even when I’m not selected for matches, as we’ll have to rotate who plays, I’ll still come down to cheer the girls on!” 39

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TEAM TACTICS The Belles have become an even tighter-knit team since 12 players spent a Bank Holiday weekend on the Isle of Wight for their first cricket tour. Now, they’re ready for their first season in the Sussex Soft Ball Super Series League. Mandy Parke, who is prolific with the bat, is confident they’ll do well. “When we started out, some players were total beginners. There were a lot of no-balls bowled and we’re still working through that to a degree. But Martin Gosling is a great coach and we’ve had the tour too, so the skill level is rising with both bat and ball and game play is improving too.”

“We’re starting to take some risks when it comes to stealing a quick run and thinking tactically about where to place shots, looking for gaps in the field. Certainly, as we approach the league season, we feel competitive. We won our first friendly match recently and it gave the whole squad a real buzz. We enjoy playing together, but now we want to add some glory! At the same time, people will still be forgiven for bowling a wide, as the most important thing is to give everyone a chance to play cricket.”

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The Digitalisation of LPAs: The Pros and Cons Emily Wardrope, Private Client Solicitor looks at the Government’s announced reforms to the process of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney The Government recently announced that, for the first time, people will be able to make a Lasting Power of Attorney online as well as via a paper application. The Government believe that the management of people’s affairs will be made simpler as a result, but is this the case or is the Government opening the floodgates to an increase in abuse? What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? There are two types of LPA; a Health and Welfare LPA and a Financial Decisions LPA. Both enable you to choose who can make decisions on your behalf in relation to your health and welfare and financial decisions if there comes a time when you cannot. The person you choose to make decisions is known as your ‘attorney’. Why should I make an LPA? Although we would love to believe we will be lucid and capable for the rest of our lives, this is not always a guarantee. By making

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Horace founded the company along with a business partner in 1922 and a century later, it remains in the family, run by his great-great-nephew Adam Stally.

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It has expanded, but Horace Fuller has always been based at its original location at 72 Park Street. A sign on the side of the building promoting FeedexWorks (named after the shop’s production manager) has faded, but is still visible on the brickwork.

SEEDS OF SUCCESS

The business has had to adapt to survive. Today, it is known for selling and servicing garden machinery, but there are three chapters to the Horace Fuller story. Initially, it manufactured seed drills, an agricultural device which sows seeds into the soil. One of these drills still adorns the showroom.

Adam says: “The building was originally Horace Fuller’s family home. He converted the downstairs area into a shop and the garden was transformed into a workshop for the manufacture and servicing of seed drills. They continued in this way until the late 1950s, when my grandfather identified a new market. The focus switched to milking machines for dairy farming, which was necessary for the business to survive.”

MILKING IT

The decision proved a good one and allowed the company to expand throughout the 1960s. Horace Fuller formed a partnership with Burgess and Randall in Pulborough, which continues to this day, and took on another business in Winchester, which has since closed. The business expanded once again in the 1970s and it was then that lawnmowers and other kinds of garden machinery started to appear. Now, Horace Fuller sells everything from small push mowers to sit-on garden tractors, as well as chainsaws, blowers, hedge trimmers, snow throwers, log splitters, generators and accessories by leading brands including Husqvarna, Mountfield, Westwood, Hayter, Echo and Stiga.

Adam said: “Our range is one of the biggest in the south of England and what people like is that you can see and get a feel for the products. As an independent outlet, we’re not tied to any single manufacturer so we’ll always recommend the right machine for you. Servicing is done on-site by knowledgeable mechanics, some of whom have been with us for decades. Even if you have a very old mower, the chances are we have the experience to get it going again!”

Adam Stally ensures that Horace Fuller remains an independent, family-run business (©AAH/Alan Wright) “What makes us different is that you can buy from us, we’ll issue the warranty and provide service and repairs throughout its life. We’re not just about instant sales - we look after people all the way through their gardening experience and if you look after customers, they’ll come back.”

LOOKING AHEAD

Since switching its focus to garden machinery, the business has continued to expand. In 2009, another branch opened in Redhill and in 2017, Horace Fuller took over Ray Foster's Garden Machinery in Turners Hill, taking its branch tally up to four. The Horsham site has grown too, taking over Hyde Motorcycles next door in 2003.

Other aspects of the business have come and gone – Horace Fuller has previously offered contract gardening services and sold radio-controlled cars too. COVID was challenging, but the business continued and maintained all its staff.

Whatever the future holds, Adam is confident Horace Fuller is well placed to adapt. “Each generation has found new ways to keep the company going, be it machinery, dairy farming or lawnmowers. Now it's my turn. Although we’re a traditional business offering a traditional service, in certain ways we are very modern. We have a computerised system for sales and servicing and are an official outlet for innovative brands like Husqvarna, which has developed a range of robotic lawn mowers.”

“Robotic mowers will become increasingly common, as they cut grass with minimal input. Perhaps they’ll replace ride-on tractors eventually as GPS advancements are made, but they will also need servicing and maintaining. People will continue coming to us as we’re an established family business and even now my three children help out after school, while we have a vastly experienced team in the workshop and showroom. Horace Fuller has been here for 100 years and I’m sure we’ll be around for a while longer yet!”

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1015 (Horsham) is one of over 1,000 squadrons in the Air Training Corps located around the country. Similar in structure to 11 Platoon Horsham (supported by the Army) and the Horsham Sea Cadets (the Navy), the 1015 Squadron is funded and supported by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as the Ministry of Defence (MOD), giving young people the opportunity to learn new skills such as fieldcraft and first aid while also helping them to become more confident, disciplined individuals. The Horsham squadron meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Duke’s Square (behind the Drill Hall), where cadets aged 13 – 18 take part in a wide range of activities. Founded shortly after the Air Training Corps was formed in 1947, 1015 is one of the most successful in the region and continues to attract high numbers of recruits. It was recently nominated as the Best Squadron in Sussex Wing and AAH’s visit coincided with an inspection by the Regional Commandant.

Flight Lieutenant Chris Butler, Commanding Officer of 1015 Squadron, said: “We are strong in terms of numbers as we offer a varied programme with our indoor rifle range, aviation simulator, first aid training, outdoor excursions and countless activities related to teamwork and leadership skills. We welcome new recruits twice a year and filled 40 places last time around, which is as many as we can manage. Most join through positive wordof-mouth, often at the recommendation of friends, and we have a very good retention rate. The standards are high and 1015 performs well against other squadrons in cadet sports and Wing Adventure Training competitions.” “Our success is down not only to the cadets, but also the adult volunteers who devote time to the training and supervision of the cadets, as Officers or NonCommissioned Officers (NCOs). I served in 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) but have been involved with the air cadets for more than 20 years now, firstly in Kensington and now in Horsham, as I find it very rewarding.”

TARGET SHOOTING Cadet activities range from drills and parades - which help instil discipline - to adventure training with orienteering, rock climbing and kayaking. 1015’s base near the town centre also has its own 25m indoor shooting range, used to train cadets how to use an air rifle or L144 A1 small-bore rifle, under the strict supervision of qualified staff. Flight Lieutenant Rex Nicholls said: “The cadets are trained by qualified arms instructors and have to pass a weapons handling test prior to using the indoor military ranges. Using the air rifle or a small-bore rifle, they gradually increase speed and accuracy to earn the marksman’s badge. Once they’re ready, cadets can undertake further training with a target rifle at one of the purpose-built ranges at MoD bases.”

“I have acquired skills that I would never have learned otherwise,” she said. “The cadets has also boosted my confidence, as you need to talk to people in senior positions as you progress through the ranks and gain badges for skills such as radio communications. I’d like to join the Civil Service, perhaps in the fields of law or politics, and I know skills learned here and the

For some cadets, the Air Training Corps is a stepping stone to a career in the RAF, while for others it simply presents an opportunity to learn skills and embark on thrilling adventures. Emy Godfrey, who is studying for A levels, was persuaded to join by a friend who then promptly left! However, she enjoyed her first sessions and is now a Cadet Flight Sergeant, the second highest rank. Emy has no plans to pursue a career in the Armed Forces, but is grateful for what 1015 Squadron has given her.

experiences I’ve had will stand me in good stead. The cadets has given me many great memories. Last October, we went to Windermere and I've never been to the Lake District before. It was great to be out hiking in the hills and we did some sailing and climbing too.” Others have flying ambitions and the Air Training Corps still provides the aviation industry with a steady flow of budding pilots. To this end, 1015 Squadron has its own flight simulator and some cadets have even learned how to fly a glider or a Grob Tutor at RAF Benson.

CAREER STEP

Corporal Lucy Barker, a Year 10 pupil at The Weald, hopes to fly as she progresses through the ranks at 1015 Squadron. Coming from a family with a strong military background (her dad served in the RAF and her two granddads were in the Navy and Army, respectively) Lucy is thinking of following in their footsteps by becoming an RAF engineer.

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“Air Cadets gives you confidence and that impacts all aspects of your life.”

“When I first joined 1015 Squadron, I was very shy,” she said. “But Air Cadets gives you confidence and that impacts all aspects of your life. Camps are one of my favourite things, but even coming along to regular nights for leadership training is fun, as you get to see all your friends. The Sussex Wing annual parade at Thorney Island is great too, as you meet hundreds of cadets from other squadrons and there’s lots of different activities to try.”

THROUGH THE RANKS New recruits are identified by a camouflaged cap. Usually they attend an Open Evening and during their first few months will learn how to perform drill as a squadron, as well as basic navigation, aviation and radio communications. They are then enrolled as a member of the Air Training Corps and issued with a uniform, after which they can gain badges for disciplines and activities. From Cadet Corporal, they can progress to Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Flight Sergeant and finally Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO). This is a role currently fulfilled by cadets including Téa Dock and Jacob Denhart.

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Téa said: “I’ve been with 1015 for nearly six years and have progressed through the ranks. The process is quite rigorous, with formal interviews with senior officers, and you take on extra responsibilities too. As well as attending on Tuesday and Thursday nights, I’m often here at other times helping to train junior NCOs and my weekends are dominated by cadet activities. I didn't have ambitions to join the Armed Forces when I first joined the cadets but now I have, having flown a glider twice and sat in a Chinook

helicopter! I hope the RAF or Royal Navy can fund a university scholarship and perhaps I can study medicine.” Jacob has a long-held ambition to join the Royal Marines as an Officer and is studying hard to achieve his dream. Whatever happens, he will always be grateful to 1015 Squadron. “It took a while for me to get into the swing of things, but I have changed a lot from when I first joined. I needed a little direction and 1015 has given me that.”

WORDS: Ben Morris PHOTOS: Alan Wright Further information: horshamaircadets.org The next intake of recruits at 1015 Squadron will be held in September. Anyone interested in joining can email Harry Briggs, Pilot Officer RAFAC, at adj.1015@rafac.mod.gov.uk

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