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YOC Surpasses All Expectations
Dear All, After an incredibly exciting and full on year, the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 has now officially come to a close. Our hopes for a few events in the year were very quickly surpassed by the sheer volume of groups, organisations and makers who came together to put on an impressive programme with over 700 events across the district, touching the lives of thousands of residents and visitors.
We’re currently crunching the numbers, but will be able to share soon some facts and figures about the year! It has been a pleasure to visit some of these events, and it has been particularly pleasing so many children get involved in them – from dancing on stage at The Capitol to parading through Horsham Town as part of the first children’s parade and carrying their lanterns high in Billingshurst Lantern Parade, to the very many artistic and theatrical endeavours, their involvement has been second to none. It is testament to the hard work and dedication, not to mention support, from people such as yourselves, that the year was the success it was. From local businesses sponsoring events, to venues giving up their spaces in kind, to performers, groups, artists, sculptors, event organisers, innovators and funders and the many, many volunteers involved – thank you.
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There are legacies to the project, including the Horsham Children's Parade, Horsham Film Festival, Sussex Comedian of the Year and it's spin off Stand Up Horsham, sculptures in Warnham Nature Reserve and Steyning. There's sure to be plenty of others coming from this wide ranging programme, keep an eye out!
Thanks again for all your support – and keep on supporting culture in the district! Cllr Jonathan Chowen Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure & Culture
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