Piazza Italia 2017 Programme by AAH (All About Horsham)

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Piazza Contents Inside your Official Programme for Piazza Italia XI

Programme

Entertainment

Italian Market

Highlights, venues and timings for scheduled car displays and parades, street theatre and food markets

Highlights of the street theatre and music events, including Two Gentlemen of Horsham and soprano Jo Appleby

A feature on the Italia in Piazza market, a regular attraction at the festival, bringing new treats to town this year

(All three days)

Ferrari

(All three days)

Premier GT

(All three days)

Travel

(Good Friday)

(Easter Monday)

(Special Focus)

John Wellard of the Sussex Ferrari Owners Club looks ahead to the popular rally on Good Friday

A focus on Washington-based business Premier GT, which will be establishing a Race Paddock at Parkside

If all of the cars and food give you a taste for an Italian trip, then look at our tips for the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden gems

Dream Cars

Piazza Tour

Future Events

(All three days)

(Held on 2 April)

(Across the District)

Some of the great cars to look out for including the Alfa 8C, Lamborghini Huracan, Fiat 500 and a Benetton F1

A look back at the Tour, which took place in villages including Billingshurst, Storrington, Steyning and Henfield

Learn more about summer events planned for Horsham and across the district, including the English Festival

Italian Evolution A Preview of Piazza Italia XI By Garry Mortimer-Cook, Town Centre Manager at Horsham District Council

he Horsham Piazza Italia festival, organised by Horsham District Council, is a three-day celebration of all things Italian. Cars have long been at the heart of the event, with Minis and Ferraris arriving on Friday and a Bugatti Veyron expeced on Easter Monday. However, the Italia in Piazza market and an abundance of musical and theatrical entertainment ensures that Piazza Italia XI a must-see event for all the family. Over 110,000 people are expected to descend on the town centre on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday, to experience the biggest free event held over the Easter weekend in the South East.

What’s New? There are several changes to this year’s event. Whilst there will be no Italian motorcycle parade at Piazza Italia XI, the Mini parade moves forward to Good Friday. Easter Monday will see a Race Paddock for the first time, in partnership with major new event sponsors, Premier GT. There will also be a new fashion show

‘Old favourites that will always draw a crowd return, alongside new partners adding a different dimension’

featuring several of the town’s bestknown retailers, including La Vida, Jigsaw and M&S. Garry Mortimer-Cook, Town Centre Manager at Horsham District Council, said: “What we are seeing is a continual evolution of Piazza Italia, with old favourites that will always draw a crowd alongside new partners adding a different dimension.” “We’re delighted to welcome Sporting Bears motor club. Last year, they were a late addition to the programme and only a handful of members could attend. This year, more members will be bringing their cars along to offer Dream Rides to members of the public. “Whilst Sporting Bears can only be there on Good Friday and Easter Monday, the money they raise over those two days wil be split evenly between all three children’s charities supported by Piazza Italia XI.

Race Paddock Premier GT have been a breath of fresh air and are injecting renewed enthusiasm into the event. Garry said: “They have an obvious passion for cars and motorcycles and

through their connections in the world of racing and supercars, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be establishing the first ever Race Paddock at Piazza Italia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will include an ex-Barry Sheene World Championship-winning Suzuki and a Benetton F1 car. They will be parked up outside the offices of Horsham District and West Sussex County Council at Parkside, where there will also be a Bugatti Veyron, so make sure that you head up that way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many town centre businesses continue to support the event, whilst others stage their own promotions over the weekend, which we encourage as the event is held

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Toy Barnhaus in Swan Walk,will be giving away 400 Lamborghini toysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with the intention of supporting local businesses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are some great offers to be found. Toy Barnhaus in Swan Walk, which is sponsoring our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events on The Forum, will be giving away 400 Lamborghini toys with a purchase in

store, so make sure you get there quickly as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go like hot cakes!â&#x20AC;?

Future Events As well as providing great entertainment over three days, Piazza Italia is becoming a signature event that helps to promote other celebrations taking place in the town over the year. If you want to read about more of Horshamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017 highlights â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including the English Festival, Plum Jam and the Horsham Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see the centre spread of this official Piazza Italia programme.

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ITALIAN FOOD MARKET

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Italia In Piazza market and

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Taste of Italy food tours

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Italia in Piazza Italia in Piazza Food Market Carfax: Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday

he Italia in Piazza market always attracts huge crowds by offering some of the finest Italian produce. This year’s market – held on all three days of Piazza Italia XI – will offer shoppers a special Easter treat. Colomba Pasquale, a traditional Easter cake, is an increasingly popular treat to be enjoyed after an Easter feast, usually accompanied (or preferably soaked) with a nice liqueur. Also new to the market is an Italian handbag stalloffering a range of styles imported from Tuscany. Look out for purses and other accessories too.

The food stalls of the market sells a wide range of hot food and fresh produce including olives, cheeses and cured meats, breads, herbs, spices and pasta. Market operator Simon Faro, who has been at every Piazza Italia since 2007, said: “We have many exciting new treats for visitors to the market in Horsham. “Among our pastries is a new Sicilian cannolo filled with pistachio cream, and we also have new exiting fillings in our calzone pizza. “Perhaps the most popular food of recent years will return; that’s our Italian sausage, freshly made with 100% pork the Italian way, with extra virgin olive oil. It is well worth queuing for. “We’ll also have roast porchetta ham with herbs. Originally from Rome, this ham has become famous and now it comes to Horsham.”

Cheese

‘Among our pastries is a new Sicilian cannolo filled with pistachio cream’

Select from a choice of Italian classics, such as the famous parmesan wheel and gorgonzola dolce to die for! Also, traditional local cheeses made from goats, sheep and cows milk. Many derive from the Alps and The Dolomites.

Cured Meats Meats range from the classic prosciutto crudo to the roast porchetta ham from Rome. The market also offers classic salame, pancetta and mortadella with pistachio. All of the cured meats are gluten-free.

Pasta Take home many types of tricolore pasta from Gargano, Puglia (an area renowned for producing high quality pasta). The unique feature of our pasta is the quality of the ingredients and the machinery used to make it. Look out for speciality pastas including black squid ink spaghettoni.

Olives We have olives hand-stuffed with a variety of fillings including garlic, anchovies and chilli specially sourced

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Biscotti e Dolci Seasonal biscuits, cakes and pastries of the finest quality include cannoli, crostatine and codine, which look like mini croissants filled with chocolate or lemon. If you are a fan of Nutella chocolate spread, look out for gianduia biscuits, containing real authentic hazelnut chocolate.

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Gastronomia Street Foods The Italian 100% pork sausage in a roll has been the most popular Italia in Piazza product of recent years. Try our succulent sausage sliced in half, griddled and cooked from the insideout and served in a bread roll. One of the finest sausages you’ll ever try! Arancini di Riso These risotto balls of rice are stuffed with various fillings including ham and cheese or spinach. A Sicilian speciality, these home-made treats normally sell out, so come early to avoid disappointment!

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Sporting Bears Dream Rides to Raise Funds for Children’s Charities Market Square (From Brock Taylor): Good Friday & Easter Monday, 10 - 4

porting Bears will be offering Dream Rides to visitors to Piazza Italia XI. This remarkable motor group sees owners of classic and sports cars volunteering their time to raise funds for children’s charities. The Koalas section of Sporting Bears, encompassing members in the South East, will be at Piazza Italia XI on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Charity Donations Sporting Bears was formed in 1989 and now has about 700 members nationally. Since its formation, the club has raised about £1.8million for good causes. Sporting Bears will be hoping to edge ever closer to the magic £2million by offering 20-minute Dream Rides from Market Square, in return for a charitable donation. Huw Page, a member of the Koalas, said: “Our members bring their own cars to the event and offer passenger rides to the public in return for a donation. “We do have a recommended minimum

‘Our members bring their own cars along and offer passenger rides to the public’ amount as a suggestion and that fee is for the car and not per passenger. So, if there is space, we will accommodate two or three people. “This year at Piazza Italia, we hope to have an Aston Martin, a Ford Mustang, a Maserati and a Ferrari amongst several other cars. “Last year was our first visit to Horsham so we were getting a feel for the event. This year, we are hoping to attract more passengers and we will be bringing at least 10 cars along on both days. “As well as raising money for charity, members take great pleasure from such events. It enables people who might otherwise just keep a beautiful car locked up in a garage, to bring it out

and enjoy the car whilst making a real difference. “We’d like to attract new members to the Koalas, so if you own a sports car or a classic vehicle and would like to join us, please do come along.”

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Feast of Ferraris Ferrari Catwalk & Ferrari Rally Good Friday from 10am: The Carfax/East Street/Market Square/The Forum

he arrival of the Ferraris is, for many, the defining moment of the Piazza Italia festival. This year, 100 cars sporting the prancing horse are scheduled to take part in the Ferrari Rally on Good Friday. These may include a Daytona, Testarossa, Berlinetta Boxer, F40 and an extremely rare 599 GTO, which was able to lap the Fiorano test circuit one second faster than even the famed Ferrari Enzo.

The cars will not all be parked together, with some of the most valuable classic cars parked in The Forum (outside Dunelm/ TK Maxx). A hand-picked selection of cars will treat early arrivals by driving through the Carfax at 10 – 10:20 in the Ferrari Catwalk. John Wellard of the Sussex Ferrari Owners Club will talk about each of these 10 cars before they head out to Albion Way and park in The Forum, where they will stay until 3.15. John, who will be driving a Ferrari 458 Italia, said: “We have some very special cars in the catwalk. The most recent model will be the 488 Spider, which hasn’t long been on the market.

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MAIN CONVOY The rest of the Ferraris will meet at South Lodge Hotel in Lower Beeding for a private get-together, before heading to Hop Oast where they will be organised in preparation for the convoy into town. About 25 cars will lead a convoy before driving straight through the Carfax to a VIP car park closed to the public. The rest of the Ferraris will follow immediately behind them and park in Carfax, East Street and Market Square. They will leaving at about 3.30.

John said: “Driving in to Horsham gives you a fantastic feeling! As a Ferrari driver, it’s nice to see so many other cars all together and of course it’s good to share a passion for Ferrari with the public. “That’s why so many members of the Owners Club sign up to participate in Piazza Italia.”

HEADING HOME At the end of the day, those 25 Ferraris in the VIP car park will head up Blackhorse Way and join up with the 10 classic Ferraris parked on The Forum. Those 35 Ferraris will then join the back of the convoy parked in the centre of town, and all the Ferraris (about 100 of them) will be waved away in a huge train. Canny car enthusiasts should go around the back of Piries Place at about 3:15 where they will see all of the Ferraris coming out of the Carfax together. It will be quite a spectacle!

Friday’s Fun Featuring Jo Appleby, Gordoni & Shakespearean Comedy Good Friday from 10:30am: The Carfax & Town Centre

here was a time when Piazza Italia was all about the cars. Whilst the Ferraris may still be the main draw for many, an increasing number of visitors enjoy the entertainment provided over the Easter weekend. On Good Friday, highlights include a unique Shakespearean opera, a Venetian singalong and the incredible vocals of soprano Jo Appleby.

Gordoni the Gondolier

Good Friday: 11.30 – 4 (Various times around town)

Gordoni The Gondolier left Venice in the 1990s, determined to spread the romance of Gondola travel far and wide. Not dissuaded by the lack of waterways, Gordoni punts throughout Horsham town centre, accompanied by romantic Italian music. Children can enjoy hitching a leisurely ride in the 8ft long flower-bedecked gondola and you may also like to join in with a traditional Venetian singalong.

Joanne Appleby

Good Friday: 1 – 3.30 (Bandstand, various times) Lancashire soprano Jo Appleby gained her degree from the Royal Northern College of Music where she was sponsored by the D’oyly Carte Opera Company. She began her professional career with the Carl Rosa Opera Company and has gone on to perform regularly with Glyndebourne Festival, Glyndeboune Touring Opera and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. She is currently a member of the English National Opera Chorus. Jo was signed by Sony BMG as an original member of the opera band Amici

‘The comedy play revolves around an Italian living in Crawley and wanting to move to Horsham’ Forever. With Amici, she toured extensively, promoting the multi-platinum selling albums Defined and The Opera Band. Since her departure from Amici, Jo has returned to her operatic roots. She enjoys a busy concert schedule, performing regularly with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Sussex Symphony Orchestra. www.joappleby.com

The Two Gentlemen of Horsham

Good Friday: 10.30 – 4 (Various times around town) Come along and discover a lost Shakespearean play, being performed outdoors to celebrate Horsham’s Piazza Italia Venetian Day. The Two Gentlemen of Horsham is a comedy play revolving around an Italian merchant living in Crawley and wanting to move to Horsham. But who knows how the story will end?

Venetian Master Exhibition by Dennis Roxby Bott Horsham Museum & Art Gallery: Held throughout Piazza Italia

hroughout Piazza Italia XI, Horsham Museum and Art Gallery will host an exhibition of work by Dennis Roxby Bott. Entitled A Showcase, the exhibition includes seven stunning watercolours of one of the world’s great cities, Venice. The spell of Venice may challenge many an artistic talent. Thousands have attempted to convey the richness of its history in a painting, but so few have truly mastered it. Visitors to the new art exhibition can see one who has. Dennis Roxby Bott, a master recently appointed by Her Majesty the Queen to The Royal Watercolour Society, has spent over 50 years working with watercolours. The Rudgwick artist portrays the famous architecture and canals, but also the humble boat yard, portraying the true essence of the city. Just as the double decker bus can define ‘London’, the boat yard defines the heart of Venice. A remarkable feature of Dennis’ work is that it captures the minute details which can transform a painting.

Dennis, whose work has been collected by admirers across the world, usually exhibits in London on the South Bank. However, for two months, Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum and Art Gallery will be showcasing his stunning work. In addition to his Venetian paintings, Dennis has captured scenes closer to home, including views of Brighton, London and Oxford, where his love of architecture enables him to master buildings in landscapes. It is not only landscapes and architecture that appeals to Dennis; watercolours of classic cars and the boats at Shoreham have also inspired his brush.

One scene of Venice shows a magnificent building, but it is the outside lamp unlit, just the metal framework - that draws the eye and dominates the picture.

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McLaren P1 Easter Monday

Fiat 500 Easter Monday The classic Fiat 500 Nuova launched in 1957 (replacing the 500 Topolino) beginning an 18-year production period. This cheap city car was powered by a 479cc twocylinder air-cooled

The McLaren P1 debuted at the Paris Motor Show in 2012. Only 365 cars were built at the manufacturer’s base in Woking, Surrey. The P1 adopts hybrid power and F1 technology and in a track test at Silverstone lapped marginally faster than the La Ferrari and Porsche 918. It has appeared at Piazza Italia before and it is hoped will again be part of the McLaren display. Cost: £866,000 (Base Model) Top Speed: 249mph (with limiter removed) Standing Quarter Mile: 9.75 seconds Fuel Economy: 16mpg (City)

Suzuki 500cc Easter Monday Premier GT hope to bring along an ex-Barry Sheene Suzuki. The legendary rider won two World Championships with Suzuki in 1976 & 1977. Sheene, who passed away in 2003, remains the last British rider to win the premier class of motorcycling.

Ultima GTR Easter Saturday

Ferrari 365 GTC/4 Good Friday

The Ultima is a two door sportscar originally available in a kit car form. A factory-built Ultima Evolution came out in 2015. Ultima focused on breaking a string of records with its lightning fast acceleration. This car was part of the Piazza Italia Tour and it is hoped will be in town once again for the festival. Cost: Â£59,000 Top Speed: 231mph Standing Quarter Mile: 9.9 seconds

The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 was a short-lived Grand Tourer produced from 1971-72. It was based on the chassis of the GTB/4 Daytona and whilst it was generally regarded as a more comfortable ride, only 505 models were ever made. Cost: Â£27,000 (Now worth about $500,000) Top Speed: 163mph

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Saturday’s Fun Featuring Cookery Kitchen, Barbershop Quartet & Franz Hepburn Saturday 15 April from 10am: The Carfax & Town Centre

ollowing on from a brilliant Good Friday programme of entertainment, Easter Saturday will see more fun for all the family at Piazza Italia XI. Saturday will see food fun with comedy chefs, comedy trickery with Dan the Hat and great music from bass baritone Franz Hepburn.

Stepping Out

Saturday: 10:30 – 3:30 (Around town, Various times) Stepping Out is a male Barbershop Quartet featuring David Ellwood (Lead), Nigel Green (Baritone), Bob Walker (Tenor) and John Higgins (Bass) who sing unaccompanied four part harmony in the Barbershop style.

Dan the Hat

Saturday: 10 – 3 (The Forum, Various times) With brilliant comic timing, Dan the Hat takes you on a frenzied journey of skills and trickery, from his dazzling Yoyo routines to his jaw-dropping hat manipulation techniques. Beware - Dan the Hat will pick volunteers at random. Anything can happen and it usually does!

Jake and Sidney Pie Saturday: 11 – 4 (Carfax, Various times)

Enjoy street cooking with chef brothers Jake & Sidney Pie. Let the foodie mayhem begin, with juggling, mess, trickery, comedy and probably more mess!

Franz Hepburn

Saturday: 12 – 2:30 (Bandstand, Various times)

Cookery Kitchen

Saturday: 10 – 4 (Carfax, Various times) Chefs from the Horsham Local Produce Market and the visiting Italia in Piazza market will showcase their wares while being ‘interviewed’ by super helpful comperes Tony and Tim. There will also be demonstrations from local businesses and a surprise visit from Jake and Sidney Pie.

Franz Hepburn is a bass-baritone from The Bahamas. He made his operatic debut in the world premiere of Our Boys, the first Bahamian opera by Cleophas Adderley with the Juilliard School of Music Orchestra in 1987. As a finalist from Channel 4's ‘Operatunity’ competition, he performed live on BBC Radio 3's In Tune programme. He also played the Minister of War in the world premiere of a new musical interpretation of The Burial at Thebes by Seamus Heaney at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

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FAKE FESTIVAL

Friday 5 May (Billingshurst)

Saturday 3 June (Holbrook Club)

Held at the Billingshurst Community Centre from 10 - 3. This trade show helps small businesses make connections and meet new customers.

Three top ‘fake’ bands play the music of Coldplay, The Killers and Kings of Leon at the sports and social club. www.fakefestivals.co.uk

MIDNIGHT WALK Saturday 10 June (Horsham Park) St Catherine's Hospice's flagship fundraiser celebrates 10 years with three new walking routes and the chance for men and children to take part for the first time. Starts at 10pm, in Horsham Park. www.stch.org.uk/midnightwalk

ARMED FORCES SUNDAY Sunday 25 June (Town Centre) ENGLISH FESTIVAL

FLORAL FRINGE FAIR

6 & 7 May (Town Centre)

3 - 4 June (Knepp Estate)

A two-day English Festival. Saturday features the Day of Dance, organised by Broadwood Morris, with Morris Minor display. On Sunday, Horsham Folk Club and The Samaritans bring live music with stalls, classic British bikes, Aston Martins and a Loxwood Joust show.

Held at Knepp Castle, Shipley, RH13 8LJ from 10.30 - 5 on both days. The fair has a wildlife theme with a vintage twist, with over 130 stalls including specialist nurseries and experts on wildlife, with plenty of food and entertainment. www.floralfringefair.co.uk

The Royal British Legion and partners including Capel Military Vehicle Show visit the town centre with displays and live music.

THE BIG GIG Saturday 24 June (Cricket Club) Top tribute acts including Mainly Madness and No Jacket Required perform at Horsham Sports & Cricket Club from 3- 10pm.

STORRINGTON DUCK RACE Sunday 7 May (Riverside Walk) The Storrington Village Duck Race will be held from 12. There will also be funfair rides, face-painting, craft stalls, live music, ice-cream and BBQ.

JULY FRENCH MARKET Sunday 4 June (Carfax) If you are a fan of French markets, Carfax is the place to be as it takes on a Gallic atmosphere on Sunday 4 June. France at Home make the first of two town visits. A makers market is also planned and organised by Food Rocks.

PLUM JAM ‘17 Sunday 28 May (Town Centre) Plum Jam is an air-cooled Volkswagen rally and festival featuring 100 classic campervans and Beetles in Horsham. There will also be a themed market with street food and live music. This event is organised by Plum Campers in association with Food Rocks.

RACE FOR LIFE Sunday 4 June (Horsham Park) Participants can run, jog or walk the 5km course, which begins at 11am, in aid of Cancer Research UK. www.raceforlife.org

HORSHAM ARTISTS STUDIOS 8 - 9 & 15 - 16 July (Various) Artists and makers in the area open their homes, studios, gardens and shared venues during two weekends of the Horsham Artists Open Studios Art Trail. The Art Fair is held on 21-22 October at Parkside. www.horshamartistsopenstudios.co.uk

PARHAM GARDEN WEEKEND

BATTLE OF THE BANDS

HORSHAM BUS RALLY

8 - 9 July (Parham House)

19 - 20 Aug (Horsham Park)

Sunday 3 Sept (Town Centre)

Garden tours, talks and demonstrations featuring guest speakers. Always very well-attended and greatly enjoyed by visitors.

The finals of the BOTB contest, with Originals, Covers and Acoustic categories, will be held. Entries are now being welcomed.

Enjoy classic and vintage buses running routes through Carfax to selected destination as the town also celebrates the Big Nibble.

CODING FESTIVAL

SUSSEX ARTISTS EXHIBITION

Sunday 9 July (Parkside)

18 - 26 Aug (Drill Hall)

Hack Horsham’s event is expected to attract participation from code clubs across the country. Includes a Raspberry PI Jam.

The Association of Sussex Artists, established in 1928, hosts a free exhibition of painting, pottery and sculpture on Denne Road.

SEPTEMBER

PINK GIFT FAIR 16 - 17 Sept (Parkside) The Pink Gift Fair becomes an official fundraiser for Cancer Research. The event offers gifts, food, drink, home interiors, jewellery, stationery, imagery, fashion and accessories from carefully selected stalls. www.pinkgiftfair.co.uk

GARDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL

AWFUL AUNTIE

15 - 16 & 22 - 23 July (Park) The Horsham Garden Music Festival is held in the Human Nature Garden in Horsham Park over two successive weekends. The event offers a wide variety of music, with four themed days including Musical Mayhem, Jazz & Swing, Tributes and a Rock Concert

AUGUST

21 - 24 Sept (The Capitol) THE BIG NIBBLE 2 - 3 Sept (Town Centre) A Festival of Food with the Little Nibble Children’s Food Festival and Live Cookery Theatre also taking place. Events across the town centre with contests and promotions. Run by Horsham District Council in partnership with Food Rocks and Natural PR.

The Birmingham Stage Company presents the world première of David Walliams’ Awful Auntie before an 18month UK tour.

HORSHAM AMERICARNA Sunday 24 Sept (Town Centre) LOXWOOD JOUST

PLOUGHING MATCH & SHOW

5 - 6 & 12 - 13 Aug (Loxwood)

Saturday 16 Sept (Itchingfield)

Step back in time and experience this unique, fun and educational day out for all the family. Features full-contact jousting twice each day, along with other daring displays of weaponry, with a Living History Village, dance troupes, a court jester and live music.

The West Grinstead & District Ploughing and Agricultural Society, established in 1871, holds its annual ploughing match and show at Westons Farm. Also includes parade of hounds, terrier racing, steam ploughing displays and clay pigeon shooting.

a new event provisionally titled Horsham AmeriCARna is scheduled. It is hoped that this inaugural event will include American cars as well as live music. Possible partners include Horsham-based restaurant company, Smith & Western. Provisional Information Only. Visit Horsham Time Well Spent Facebook page for updates

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Horsham Market Horsham Local Produce Market Carfax: Saturday, 10 - 4

orsham’s popular Local Produce Market will run alongside the Italia in Piazza market on Saturday. The market, held in The Carfax every Saturday, has been operated by Food Rocks since September 2016. The market has a strong focus on local produce with stalls selling charcuterie, fish, chutneys, bread, cakes, sausages and even biltong. Chalk Hills Bakery is an artisan baker best known for its beautiful sourdough breads, freshly baked every day. Greener Greens, based in Leigh, sell fresh organic fruit and vegetables from local independent growers, whilst Horsham’s award-winning sausage makers Bangers Galore bring its latest sumptuous flavours to town. You can also pick up some fantastic treats from Just Brownies, a former grand finalist of the Sussex Food & Drink Awards.

Street Food There are several excellent street food vendors. Three of the market’s regular stalls (Pig & Jacket, Jah Jyot Punjabi and Garlic Wood Farm) were finalists in the Street Food category at the Sussex Food & Drink Awards, with Southwater-based firm Jah Jyot Punjabi scooping the honour.

‘Greener Greens sell fresh organic fruit & vegetables from local independent growers’

There are also several small drinks producers, offering ales, ciders and gin, whilst the Crafty Horse Bar offers speciality craft beer served from a horse box!

Fresh Impetus Simon Teesdale of market operators Food Rocks said: “People know that they can come to the market to buy good quality produce and that they will find a few surprises on the crafts side too. “We try to offer a combination of tried and trusted stalls with something unusual or unexpected. Since we’ve been here, we’ve been able to attract new stalls which has helped give the market a fresh impetus. There’s a really good atmosphere. “Horsham needs a strong market as it's supposedly a market town, so we’ll be bringing in more street entertainers and music to help grow the event in future.”

Food Rocks host markets in the Carfax, with local artisan produce, street food, crafts, live music and entertainment, every Thursday and Saturday. For information visit www.foodrockssouth.co.uk

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Hepworth’s Beer Italian Beer Tent by Hepworth’s Carfax: Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday

epworth’s has been a long-term supporter of Piazza Italia and will once again be selling draught beer from a marquee in the Carfax. The brewery will be offering an Italianstyle organic lager as well as several of its most popular bottled beers. Piazza Italia has always held a special place in the heart of owner Andy Hepworth, as he has a passion for fast Italian motorbikes and has attended on pervious years with his classic 1000cc Laverda RGS. Following major developments at Hepworth’s recently, Andy is delighted to be involved in Piazza Italia XI.

Hepworth’s Story Andy joined the King & Barnes brewery in Horsham in 1980, becoming one of the youngest head brewers in the country just four years later. When King & Barnes was bought (by Hall and Woodhouse) and the brewery was closed, Andy and several close colleagues launch his own brewery, Hepworth’s.

‘I do feel that we are part of the cultural shift towards craft beers’

As well as brewing its own beers, including Pullman bitter, Sussex and Prospect, Hepworth’s invested in a bottling facility so that it could brew and bottle beers for small and large-scale clients. It was to be a shrewd move. Today, two thirds of its business comes from contract brewing, with clients including household names such as Marks and Spencer. Hepworth’s own range of beers has expanded to include a stout (Conqueror)

and two lagers; Blonde, which is organic and made with Barley from the Goodwood estate, and Saxon lager. Andy said: “I do feel that we are part of the cultural shift towards craft beers over recent years. We are perhaps the second biggest craft lager brewery in the country now, so we certainly have played an important role.”

New Brewery Hepworth’s has now outgrown its premises behind Horsham Rail Station and built a state-of-the-art new brewery on Stane Street near Adversane. As well as improving brewing capacity, this new site has a visitors centre offering merchandise and even some local produce.

Find out more about the range of beers at Hepworth’s online at www.hepworthbrewery.co.uk

Mini Mayhem ItalianJob.com Mini Display Good Friday from 10:35am: The Carfax & Bishopric

here will be a strong Mini theme on Good Friday with the highlight being a Mini Rally through the Carfax. The convoy of classic Minis will drive through the Carfax at 10.35 before parking in the Bishopric from 11 - 3.30. The Piazza Italia Mini Display will help promote the annual Italian Job Rally, which sees a huge convoy of cars paying homage to the classic 1969 film, The Italian Job, starring Michael Caine. During Piazza Italia XI,

‘A huge convoy of Minis pay homage to the classic 1969 film’ several Mini drivers will be distributing information on the Italian Job Rally, which raises money for children’s charities.

The 2017 event, which starts on 27 October, gives participants an opportunity to make new friends, sample Italy’s food and wine and of course improve driving and navigational skills. Since it started in 1990, the Rally has raised an impressive £2,455,647 for charity. The deadline for entries for this year’s event is fast approaching, so if you’d like to know more visit the website at www.italianjob.com

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he Easter Monday supercar parade is being organised by Premier GT Performance and Luxury Car Specialists in Washington. As well as organising the supercar parade, Premier GT will be bringing several cars from its own showroom to the event. Thanks to close motor racing contacts – on both two wheels and four – Premier GT will also be transforming Parkside into a Race Paddock, featuring a Benetton F1 car once driven by seven time World Champion Michael Schumacher. We met joint owners and self-confessed petrol heads David Trigg and Nick Hall at Premier GT’s new showroom at Rock Business Park, Washington. How did you two meet? David: I met Nick when he bought a Ferrari F430 from me. We became good friends through our mutual love of cars. After a few years of friendship, we had a chat about working together as equal partners and the rest is history. We have created a fantastic business with a great team, built on passion and enthusiasm. Why choose to be based in Washington? Nick: This showroom is perfect for us as it’s sleek, modern and allowed us to expand our range

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of cars. We’re also more central to where we wanted to be, with easy access to the capital and Surrey, as well as coastal towns and cities. We have the A24 on our doorstep which is useful for test drives. It’s ideal. Are you all about supercars? David: We sell a wide range of performance and luxury cars, from classics to modern supercars. We’re always on the lookout for cars that offer something different to our clients. We consider specification, colour, history, mileage, condition and provenance. You are not associated primarily with any single manufacturer? David: We’re fortunate in that we have the freedom to choose which cars we sell. Currently, we have models by Porsche, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ferrari, Audi, TVR and Dodge. For clients seeking luxury, we sell cars by Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Mercedes and a selection of top specification Range Rovers, including the latest Vogue and Sport models. Presumably you attract a certain kind of buyer? Nick: Often it is an emotive purchase, made by somebody wanting to own a piece of supercar history or experience the thrill of a modern supercar. People looking for such a car can choose to visit

several different manufacturers or alternatively, they can come here and see a more diverse selection of cars that each holds a certain appeal. Why are classic supercars so desirable? David: There is often a desire for someone to drive a car that they once had a picture of on their bedroom wall. Also, they are a sound financial investment. By purchasing classic and modern classic cars, people can make an investment that may increase in value, whilst they also have something to drive and enjoy. Presumably they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all increase in value? Nick: Certain new supercars will of course depreciate initially. Rather than being bought as an investment, this type of car appeals to somebody who wants the thrill of a modern supercar experience. Instead of buying a car and only taking it out for special occasions, they want to experience the pinnacle of automotive technology. At least until another supercar catches their eye! David: We certainly have a few clients who change their car every six to 12 months as they want a different experience. That is what car enthusiasts are like. Our job at Premier GT is to help them fuel their passion. We aim to build a special relationship with our clients, based on trust and a mutual passion for beautiful cars. How do you decide which cars to bring to Premier GT? David: We buy with our heads and our hearts. We run the business as if we were customers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if we are excited about a car, we know others will be too. We look for and buy very individual cars and car enthusiasts gravitate here because we offer something different.

Do you have a favourite car? Nick: David and I often have this debate. However, when it comes to favourites, we agree that we don’t have one, as they’re all special in their individual ways. I thought that the Ferrari 458 was incredible and then a Lamborghini Huracán arrived and in terms of driving experience it was on another level. My expectations are continually being exceeded! Is it an advantage being based near Horsham? David: Location is key, and we're fortunate in that we’re also near Goodwood so we’ve taken clients on hospitality days to The Festival of Speed

‘We’re hoping to provide some great entertainment on Easter Monday’ and Goodwood Revival. This year, we’re also planning driving days, including trips to Le Mans for the 24 hours and Mondello Park near Dublin for track action. What inspired you to get involved in Piazza Italia? David: We met Garry Mortimer-Cook of Horsham District Council, who is very

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La Vita è Bella Piazza Italia Fashion Show Parkside, Chart Way: Easter Monday at 11am & 2pm

on’t miss the new look fashion show on Easter Monday at Piazza Italia XI. Several of the town’s finest retail fashion outlets will be demonstrating new summer lines. La Vida Boutique, Gerry Weber, Marks & Spencer, Jigsaw and JoJo Maman Bebe will be participating in the show, compered by children’s TV favourite Dave Benson Phillip (Playdays, Get Your Own Back). With a Bugatti Veyron and a F1 Race Paddock also staged there, visitors on Easter Monday should ensure they head up to enjoy the many attractions at Parkside, outside the offices of Horsham District Council. Sally Pavey, organiser of the fashion show, said: “The theme of the shows will be Summer, with models demonstrating smart wear, casual wear, beach wear, sportswear and family wear. “We have experienced models of all ages demonstrating the latest styles for men and women. There will also be six children modelling for JoJo Maman Bebe, so naturally there will be a family-friendly atmosphere at the fashion show. “Dave Benson Phillips is going to be dressed from head-to-toe in Marks & Spencer's new men’s range, which will be interesting as he’s renowned for wearing brightly-patterned shirts! “We have a wonderful celebrity stylist and make-up artist, Dan-Paul Flores, who is kindly volunteering his time to ensure that all of our models look fabulous on the catwalk. “Whilst the fashion show is a collaboration of local people and businesses, it’s not going to be a low-key event. We’re going to make it as professional as we possibly can and for

‘Celebrity stylist and make-up artist, Dan-Paul Flores will

fashionistas it will provide an opportunity to see summer lines that are not yet in the shops. “We hope that many people will be there to support us at Parkside. If dads are not interested in fashion, there will be F1 simulators just outside!”

ensure our models look fabulous on the catwalk’

Top Retailers The show features Jigsaw, a relative newcomer to Horsham. If you saw Victoria Beckham in the press recently, seemingly modeling her husband’s suit, you can be assured that Jigsaw have the tailored answer for you as the ‘power suit’ is a feature of the retailer’s collection. Swan Walk outlet Gerry Weber brings modern, high quality and irresistibly feminine styling to the show. New to the Carfax is JoJo Maman Bebe, a retailer for the young and mums to be. This is when the little ones take to the catwalk, showing off new lines not yet seen on the high street. La Vida Boutique, Swan Walk, is an independent retailer holding its own among the international brands. La Vida joins the mix with sparkly evening wear and the latest fashion statements for all occasions. The fashion show is held in association with Sussex Newspapers & ETC Magazine.

The shows are at 11am and 2pm; admission is free with all money raised split between three local children’s charities supported by Piazza Italia XI.

Monday’s Fun Featuring Accordions, Opera and a Jazz Band Easter Monday from 10am: The Carfax & Town Centre

aster Monday’s programme is one of the most exciting in the 11-year history of Piazza Italia, with an F1 Race Paddock, fashion show and Supercar Heaven parade. There’s plenty of entertainment for visitors to the town too, with Italian accordions, a renowned jazz band and street opera.

Claudio Allodi

‘A team of dedicated singers will be around the town, seeking the best opera singers in Horsham’

Easter Monday: 11 – 3 (Various times, around the town) Claudio is a member of the Allodi family who have been making accordions for over 60 years. Claudio is one of the UK's leading accordionists, playing to celebrity guests and Royalty. This Easter, he'll be bringing the sounds of Italy to Horsham.

Hetty and the Jazzato Band

Easter Monday: 11:30 – 3:30 (Bandstand, various times)

Hetty and the Jazzato Band are an Anglo-Italian jazz band that brings to their audiences a taste of la dolce vita with their modern twist on vintage, classic Italian songs, gypsy-jazz, swing and jazz standards. Since the band formed in 2014, they have gone from strength to strength, performing both in the UK and internationally. This year Hetty and the Jazzato Band performed at an exclusive event at La Cervara in Portofino, as well as events including The Italian Awards and Festival Italia at Brands Hatch.

The Street Singers Opera

Easter Monday: 10 – 4 (Various times, around the town) To celebrate Italian culture and music, Piazza Italia XI searches for Horsham's hidden talent. Are there any undiscovered Pavarotti’s out there? Who in Horsham will have the longest note, the loudest shriek or the longest breath hold? A team of dedicated singers will be around the town, seeking the best opera singers Horsham has to offer. The best of the best will be invited to the Bandstand to compete in finals and there may even be a chance to win a prize. The day will culminate with a spectacular singalong finale on the Bandstand once the cars have departed.

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Sussex Saviours SERV Sussex Blood Service Charity to Lead Piazza Italia XI Parades

he various Piazza Italia XI car parades will be led into Horsham town centre by motorcyclists from SERV Sussex. SERV Sussex is a UK registered charity that provides night-time transportation of blood, blood products and other urgent medical items for NHS hospitals across Sussex. In 2016, SERV Sussex responded to 1,147 individual requests for assistance from NHS Trusts or the UK Association for Milk Banking. The service is provided free of charge to the NHS between 7pm and 6am, 365 days of the year, via a committed team of volunteer riders and drivers, often using their own vehicles. It may come as a surprise that the NHS has no formal and FREE way of moving urgent blood, samples and patient notes overnight. Without SERV, local hospitals would have to use ambulances or pay taxis to transport these urgently needed items. By providing a free transport service, SERV enables hospitals to focus their

‘The charity is also keen to welcome committed volunteers to be riders or fundraisers’

resources on patient care and eliminate costly transport bills. The NHS Blood and Transplant teams collect blood from donors in England and North Wales and, after processing and testing, supplies the components (red cells, platelets and frozen products) to hospitals in these areas. They supply blood components on a not-for-profit basis by setting prices that recovers their costs only.

PIAZZA ROLE SERV Sussex riders led the Piazza Italia XI Tour through the district’s villages on Sunday 2 April and will be leading the processions into town once again for the main event. The charity is also keen to welcome committed volunteers to be riders, drivers, controllers, administrators and fundraisers. For details on becoming a volunteer or to donate to the charity visit www.SERVsussex.org.uk

Piazza Charities Chestnut Tree House Good Friday Charity: Visit our Easter Egg Tombola in Carfax

hestnut Tree House is the children's hospice for Sussex. Opened in 2003, the hospice provides a home from home environment for families to come to for activity days and specialist respite breaks. We care for children and young people, aged from 0- 19 years, with life-limiting and life-shortening conditions across West Sussex, East Sussex and South East Hampshire. We provide care both in the hospice, and in families own homes and in the community. We are currently caring for just over 300 children and young people, and their families, and 100 bereaved families. There are currently 19 families in the

‘We are currently caring for just over 300 children and young people’

Horsham area who are using our services. Our annual running costs are currently just over £3.5million, and ever increasing as we try to reach more families who need our help. We receive just 7% of our costs from central government, so we need the generosity of the people of Sussex. Come along and support us at Piazza Italia where we will be running an Easter egg tombola and a raffle for a radiocontrolled Lamborghini car. For more information about the charity, including short videos about the charity go to chestnut-tree-house.org.uk

The Children’s Trust Saturday Charity: Visit our Stand in Carfax

he Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury. Every year we support thousands of children and families right across the country. We provide rehabilitation to help children make the best recovery possible after a serious accident or illness, both at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, Surrey and in the community. We run a special school for children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and provide transitional medical care to children with complex health needs. We have an extensive research programme and provide online support for families all over the UK. Supporters of the Children’s Trust will be bringing along several high-performance cars to promote The

Supercar Event, held at Dunsfold Park on 24 – 25 June. As well as offering passenger rides in Supercars, the Supercar Event will include helicopter rides, fire engine rides, mini-tanks, land hovercrafts and a fun

area for kids featuring Peppa Pig. For more information about the charity, go to our website, www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk

Winston’s Wish Easter Monday Charity:

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very day, more than 100 children are bereaved of a parent in the UK. At Winston’s Wish, we believe that with the right support at the right time, we can help children to face the future with confidence and hope. Supporting children who have experienced the death of a primary carer or sibling, which may have been due to an accident, illness, murder/manslaughter, suicide or military families who have been bereaved. We offer practical advice through our services, which include: A Free National Helpline (08088 020 021) for anybody concerned about a bereaved child whether you are part of the family, a friend or a professional. Therapeutic support in individual and group situations, helping children and families tackle difficult feelings, including isolation, confusion and/or anger.

‘With the right support at the right time, we can help children to face the future’

Since the magazine was first published in May 2011, AAH has been renowned for its colourful features and superb images by Toby Phillips Photography. We believe that our editorial content is unrivalled in the Horsham District, with innovative ideas such as our ‘My Story So Far’ and ‘News Round-Up’ features.

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Specialist publications and groups for children of different ages and causes of death. Come along and support us at Piazza Italia where we will have a stall collecting for the charity and volunteers who can answer any of your questions. For more information about the charity, including video stories, visit www.winstonswish.org.uk

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Piazza on Tour Piazza Italia Tour on Sunday 2 April Horsham, Billingshurst, Pulborough, Storrington, Steyning and Henfield

ne of the most successful developments of Piazza Italia has been the district-wide Tour. The Piazza Italia XI Tour saw over 30 vehicles take to the road on Sunday 2 April, in celebration of Easter’s main event in Horsham town. Helped by glorious weather, the Tour was greeted by huge numbers of people as it visited the market towns of Billingshurst, Pulborough, Storrington, Steyning and Henfield. Cars including a Ferrari F40, the beautiful Alfa Romeo 8C and a rare Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera shared the limelight with classic cars including an Abarth Fiat 500, Mini Cooper and a Morgan three-wheeler. In Pulborough, a McLaren and a striking Ford GT40 joined the convoy. The Tesla Model X attracted as much attention as any other, highlighting an increasing interest in electric cars across the Horsham District. The Tour highlighted the unique atmosphere of the district’s market towns, with many businesses taking advantage of increased footfall.

Setting Off Cars gathered in the Carfax for a 10:30 start with the drivers’ breakfast and tour briefing taking place at sponsors Carmela Deli. SL2 Signs were on hand to help apply special Tour

‘This is a way of building the community, giving people memories and something to talk about’

stickers, whilst charity SERV Sussex were out in force as the volunteer escort for the Tour. SERV Sussex provides the crucial service of delivering life-saving blood to those in need. Event Traffic Management specialists and Piazza Italia partners, ETMS Highways, effectively managed the town’s road closure.

Billingshurst Stop In Billingshurst, the cars used the library car park, joining a display of classic cars assembled by Paul Curry of local brewery Hepworth’s. An Italian vocalist added to the entertainment, whilst Simon Faro of the Italia in Piazza market donated a hamper as a raffle prize to raise funds for local good causes. Patrick Perks of the Billingshurst Community Partnership, thanked marshalls and volunteers who helped organise and tidy up after the event. Patrick said: “By my reckoning, we had around 400 people here for the morning and it was well-received as a great family day out.”

Fabulous Setting After 45 minutes, the Tour moved on to Pulborough where the Lower Street car park provided a fabulous setting, as the early morning sun flooded over the

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Flags Flying Next up was Storrington which, like last year, had ‘put the flags out’ with ‘il Tricolore’ filling the high street. With a major car display by SADCASE and the Italia in Piazza market also in the library car park, it was a big draw for the community. A selection of Storrington businesses came together to provide tour lunch bags. Clarke and Charlesworth, Design at 32, Fowlers Estate Agents, Greyhound Brewery, Joanna’s Boutique, The Moon Pub and Waitrose all contributed to an enjoyable feast.

Spectacular Steyning At Steyning, the closure of the High Street created a spectacular display, with the cars lining up in front of the fascinating range of independent shops and cafes that give the village its unique character.

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