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Comment
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North Horsham Parish Council
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Support For Local Job Seekers
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Shop Local on Hosham Portal
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Trail Blazing
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It’s A Family Affair
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Church Creates Angel Display
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School Admission Arrangements
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West Sussex Connect to Support
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Sussex Miscellany
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Garden View
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Pets’ Corner
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Celebrate Good Times (Come On) It’s a Celebration
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increased pressure this year with the additional
On page 12 you can find out about a new programme
workers are needed across the care sector to keep
launched across the region to support both
elderly and vulnerable people safe and well.
s the impact on the economy of two
The care sector in West Sussex will be under
‘Lockdowns’ begins to bite the numbers seeking work is escalating across the County.
challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. More care
unemployed and economically inactive local people
The county council’s Proud to Care initiative is set up
progress to job search readiness or move into paid
to help anyone thinking of working in care and
employment.
particularly wants to hear from people who can work in
The programme, which will be delivered by
care this winter. The Proud to Care website advertises
Education Development Trust, has seen the first
hundreds of vacancies and contains information,
participants join. Each participant in the programme will
guidance and case studies of others who now work in
receive support from their Making a Difference
care. There are more details on page 46 and at
Employment Coach at regular intervals for up to four
www.ProudtoCareWestSussex.com
months, with the frequency of the intervention and the
Wishing you a very Happy New Year and good luck if
type of activities undertaken to be determined by
you are seeking work in these unprecedented times.
agreement with their Employment Coach, tailored to
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N O R T H H O R S H A M PA R I S H C O U N C I L
PRESERVING THE VETERAN OAK kçêíÜ=eçêëÜ~ã=m~êáëÜ=`çìåÅáä=ÅçîÉêáåÖ=íÜÉ=~êÉ~ë=çÑ=oçÑÑÉóI=kçêíÜ=eÉ~íÜI=eçäÄêççâ=~åÇ= iáííäÉÜ~îÉå=J=ïçêâáåÖ=áå=íÜÉ=Åçããìåáíó=Ñçê=íÜÉ=ÅçããìåáíóK= he veteran oak at Earles Meadow is an iconic landmark in
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further disruption. One of the main reasons that the work has to
Horsham’s most beautiful open spaces, the majestic oak is
be done so soon into the new year is to connect services for the
part of the identity of the parish, and therefore a natural choice
new Bohunt School on the north of Horsham development. The
for the emblem on the Parish Council logo. Recently urgent
School is scheduled to open in late 2021. Work starts at the
work had to be undertaken to the tree on the instruction of
Robin Hood roundabout in April 2021 and work is due to start
Horsham District Council’s Senior Arboricultural Officer. The work
on the old Novartis site on Parsonage Road in the next few
aims to reduce pressure on the tree from its long boughs and
weeks. The Parish Council hosts a liaison group for stakeholders
help preserve it. In 2019 a large bough was shed due to ‘summer
in the north of Horsham development and is starting a similar
drop’ and more recently another bough collapsed and had to be removed. The Arboricultural Officer advised bringing forward scheduled work to reduce the crown of the tree all round, by up to 3m laterally and up to 4m in height and to improve the bracing, as a matter of urgency. A cordon has been put around the tree
group for the Novartis site. The liaison groups include local residents. If you are interested in joining, please let us know. We were pleased to welcome some of our hirers back to the Parish Council halls and multi courts after the recent lockdown, in line with government guidance. We
at a relatively large distance from the trunk to ensure public
hope that we are able to open to more activities when
safety, this will be replaced by fencing in the new year. Experts’
government guidance allows in the new year. If you are
advise that the tree is approximately 250 years old and classed as
interested in hiring the halls or multi courts, you can still make
a veteran tree, but with appropriate management it could live
enquiries using the e-mail address below. We were delighted
for a very long time and become an ancient tree. Ancient trees
that during the last lockdown our open spaces and playgrounds
are considered to be of national importance as they are part of
remained open for residents to enjoy.
the heritage of the UK. The Council approved spending of
To reduce the risk of spreading Coronavirus, The Parish
£6,700 to do the emergency work at an online meeting where
Council Office remains closed to visitors, but our staff are
there were 14 members of the public in attendance. There was
available by e-mail or telephone. You will find more information
overwhelming support from residents and the Parish Council to
about North Horsham Parish Council on the Parish Council
preserve the tree for future generations through the careful
website www.northhorsham-pc.gov.uk, or contact the Parish
management measures that the Council has in place.
Council through the Clerk on 01403 750786, e-mail
All Council meetings are held in public and whilst for the
parish.clerk@northhorsham-pc.gov.uk.
time-being they are held online, residents are still able to attend, so do keep an eye out on the Parish Council notice boards and website for our agendas and come along to one of our meetings if you have something that you’d like to bring to the Parish Council’s attention. The Parish Council has learned that Rusper Road between Lemmington Way Roundabout and the A264 will be closed from 4th January 2021 for 15 weeks. The Council was disappointed that there wasn’t more consultation on the closure which will no doubt cause disruption in and around Horsham and has written to West Sussex County Council to ask that any
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SUPPORT FOR LOCAL JOB SEEKERS new programme has been launched across the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) region to support both unemployed and economically inactive local people progress to job search readiness or move into paid employment. The Making a Difference Programme is a three-year European Social Fund match funded programme delivering support to people living in the Coast to Capital region, which includes East Surrey, Sussex, and Croydon. The programme, which will be delivered by Education Development Trust, has seen the first participants join. Each participant in the programme will receive support from their Making a Difference Employment Coach at
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at www.virtualhorsham.co.uk.
their customers and staff safe.
n order to help customers find local traders more easily online during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, Horsham District Council has teamed up with Visit
The Council has arranged for the first 200
The overall Buy Local campaign highlights how local traders have adapted to support public health
Businesses not able to re-open their premises have
independent businesses in Horsham District to receive a
adapted their services to provide efficient online buying
free six month membership of the portal and this figure
processes such as click and collect and home deliveries,
will be reviewed based on demand.
and this Virtual Horsham portal will enable easier access
The launch of the portal is timely, given the November lockdown, and gives residents an easy way to continue
to these businesses. The Buy Local campaign encourages local people to
to purchase from any local independent businesses that
choose local suppliers either online or in person, as this
are trading online in the run up to Christmas.
helps to support a whole network of people behind the
The Virtual Horsham initiative forms part of the Council's recently launched Buy Local campaign which is supporting local traders that have continued to work tirelessly throughout the Coronavirus to deliver vital
scenes. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy Cllr Paul Clarke explained: "Choosing to buy your goods from local bakers, farm shops, independent cafes or a district-based craftsperson is a really good way to support a circular economy. "Every time you buy local you are helping a whole network of suppliers and tradespeople, keeping local jobs open for local people. "I would encourage as many of you as possible to access the Virtual Horsham shopping portal and shop local as much as you possibly can." "Buying local is also good for the local environment, reducing our District's carbon footprint – so it’s a winwin all round." Visit Horsham owner, Gavin Hewins is excited to be able to extend their services to support the local business community by providing the portal saying: “We were keen to build on the success of the Essential Horsham Shopping and Services portal we created with the Council in March this year, and which is being updated for this lockdown. This shopping portal goes beyond this and offers the community a one stop directory to keep their online purchasing local.” For more information visit www.virtualhorsham.co.uk
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TRAIL BLAZING
Created by local people as part of a district wide initiative, funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund and Horsham District Council, with help from Community Partnerships Forum and Horsham Museum, 20 new heritage trails have been created to explore places we all think we know.
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people search out local walks that connect them to their place and so contribute to a sense of wellbeing, as the Heritage Lottery Fund were keen to promote. Though the trails were the final outcome, what was as important was the training of volunteers in writing and producing trails. So a guide for groups to create their own has also been written, pointing out, as the trails do, interesting features and the path to follow to create an engaging well thought out route to the destination. Drawing inspiration from the Millennium Heritage trail, some 32 plaques scattered across the district the Heritage lottery funded project enabled community groups to explore further their local heritage and explain to others why they should seek it out. It captures people’s passions for their area, stories that grabbed their imagination, be it a gate post from a long lost garden on the outskirts of Horsham to a Burmese door in Storrington. Most of the trails are designed for walking, though two that
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explore the various churches are more suitable for the bike or car. But what all the trails do is reveal either interesting sites or picturesque views, from country lanes to meandering rivers, to the farmland of the downs, or the urban setting with its mixture of architecture. So if you want to discover Storrington, Sullington, Steyning, Southwater, or Bramber, Beeding, or Henfield, Horsham, The Adur, Arun, or Rusper, Rudgwick and then down the road to Billingshurst, or Coolham, Cowfold, or Knepp, then pick up the free trails. If you want to discover famous musicians, money men, poets, soldiers and statesmen, quirky houses to quintessentially English views then these are the trails to find. If you want to create your own trail, follow the route in the manual. Horsham District Heritage trails was a project involving Local heritage groups across the district, the Horsham District Community Partnerships Forum, Horsham Museum (Horsham District council)
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Treetop Design and print and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, without whose financial support and all of those who buy the lottery ticket this project would not have been possible. The free printed trails are full of images will be available at local libraries post lockdown, whilst those on line are far simpler in look, so they are easy to download and can be found on Horsham Museum’s website: www.horshammuseum.org/heritagetrails
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raise vital funds for St Catherine’s Hospice. The angels are also dedicated to the staff of St Catherine’s to thank them for the care they’ve given local people throughout a very difficult year. A group of 12 ladies from the church, including Jackie Hutchinson, have worked tirelessly on the beautiful installation. Here, Jackie (pictured left) tells us more. “The idea started developing during the dark months of January and February. Back then, we never imagined how significant our angels would become. We’ve been working on our angels since September and we’re really pleased to see them coming together. To make a donation or to buy one of the angels please visit: ww.justgiving.com/ fundraising/christmasangels2020
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LEISURE DISCOUNT CARD FOR SEND ave you heard of the Compass Card scheme?
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young people registered will go on the ‘Compass’,
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which is the Disability Register for West Sussex held by
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through the pandemic has left local authorities, and
living or going to school in West Sussex. The scheme
other organisations, with extremely difficult budget
provides some fantastic discounts on all things leisure
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NEW OCCURRENCES, STARTS & CHANGES By Kevin Newman, a Sussex-born author, historian, tour guide and history teacher
W
ith the commencement of a new year we tend to use the occasion to review where we’ve been and see the first month of each
year as a time to look ahead. This year we welcome what we hope will be the first month of the year we enter the post-COVID-19 world. I thought I’d use this opportunity therefore to examine new occurrences, firsts, start-ups and changes from Sussex’s past. Many find that New Year is a time for new careers
Brighton’s Metropole Hotel.
and developing new skills. Many of us have developed a
out mid-talk and disrupt the meeting but the dust
portfolio of professions as the age of a full-time job for
within led to an unfortunate sneezing bout; foiling their
life has moved into the past and many now multitask
plans as their hiding place was discovered. So, should
different job roles. his is nothing new though. Before
you decide to recreate this fate, or indeed join a new
World War I, William Avenell, the first Chairman of
pressure group this year then you might not want to
Brighton and Hove Albion was also its fundraiser and
get rid of your COVID mask just yet.
even the club’s first photographer. If you too fancy
If your new year’s resolution instead is making sure
taking up photography as a new year’s hobby, then you
Fido and you both get enough walks, then you might
might be inspired that here in Sussex Agnes Ruge was
want to visit Brighton as in August 1894, the Palace
not only Brighton’s first female photographer, but one
Pier’s Brighton Dog Show was the first ever dog show
of the nation’s first. She owned a daguerreotype
ever to take place on a pier. Or if you plan to make
business that was based in Western Road.
2021 the year you discover your musical roots and learn
Brighton and Hove got its first female police officers
a new instrument, then head slightly west from there
in 1918 but it was not until 1942 sadly that the folk of
to Brighton’s Metropole Hotel. This is where on August
East Sussex would gain their first female Police
21st 1962 Brighton hosted the first ever ‘Disc Festival’ –
Constable. Perhaps they should have done the same as
as played by ‘Disc Jockeys’ (in other words, a records
Miss Mary Hare who in 1915 set up her own Women’s’
and music fair). Should you be awaiting your first live
police force against the wishes of her local constabulary.
gig in ages, then you might want to know two decades
If you are considering a new business venture or job,
later Kylie Minogue played her first ever live
then hopefully it’ll be better than the experience of
performance in Britain at the very same hotel in the
women who were first allowed onto the East Sussex
1980s. Should enjoying your music for free rather than
County Council from 1919 but were advised ‘not to
paid gigs be more your thing, then investigate
speak for the first six months’.
Worthing which in the 1970s was home to ‘Phun City’:
No wonder women early in the 20th century had joined the Suffragettes, formally known as the WSPU,
the UK's first large-scale free music festival. Festivals are often places of heavy drinking though
with one of their first branches opening in Brighton by
and so if you want to cut down on the demon drink
1906. It had gained over 150 Sussex members by 1907,
for 2021, then you might like the new concept one
two of whom attempted to sabotage a talk at the
Sussex pub landlord back in the early 1990s came up
Dome by the Prime Minister who had refused to give
with. He devised a pub that deliberately tried to make
them the vote, Herbert Asquith. The Suffragettes
its customers as miserable as possible. And no, it wasn’t
attempted to hide in the Dome’s organ ready to leap
Wetherspoons. The Argus reported back in 1992 about
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Brighton’s grumpiest guvnor, Ian Thomas who was
otherwise you could possibly cause embarrassment when
proud of the fact that his bar, ‘Bianco’s’ had a hideous
travelling. This happened back in 1883 when Brighton’s
pink interior and of his reputation for being miserable.
Volks’ Electric Railway suffered humiliation on its opening
He moaned about the fact that he had to be cleaner,
run. The combined weight of corpulent Aldermen
barman and doorman despite the fact this was due to
assembled in the railway carriage of the world’s first and
him laying off all seven staff just two days after taking
oldest continually running electric passenger railway
over. Bizarrely, the pub’s takings soared in the first ten
temporarily proved too much for the then futuristic
days that Ian was in charge, despite his stock line of
method of transport. Thankfully, this doesn’t seem to
“what the hell do you want?” when asked for a drink.
have happened to the i360 yet, but judging by how
The customers seemed not to mind his hefty prices and
much my office chair is currently creaking, I think I’ll pass
moaning at them to “sit up straight!” Fittingly for such a
on going on it again just for the moment.
dour drinking hole, the pub had not a happy hour but a
For zoom or (eventually) group Sussex talks and
grumpy hour, repeated from 11am to 11pm.
motorised tours, please call All-Inclusive History on
Finally, we move from drink to food. Especially whilst
07504 863867 or email info@allinclusivehistory.org.
we wait for our turn to be vaccinated, this New Year is
Other tours, talks and events are available including
definitely one where many of us plan to focus on health,
‘Spooky Worthing, ‘Brilliant Brighton’, ‘Super Sussex’ and
and for some of us after Christmas excess, we need to
‘Scrumptious Sussex’. Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating
fight the flab and part with those pounds. Weighing too
Brighton and Hove’ can be pre-ordered from
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GARDEN VIEW
THE WINTER GARDEN but gain a second lease of life when covered with frosted cobwebs. Plants like these will make you want to get out in your garden even in winter, so add a little scent with a winter jasmine or a sarcococca confusa (Christmas box) which has tiny white highly scented flowers. These late flowering plants provide a source of nectar for early pollinators. I no longer tidy my flower beds. I leave piles of fallen leaves and debris in beds to provide shelter for wildlife. f I say ‘winter garden’ what do you imagine? A
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The leaves to rot down in the end which is good for
stately home? Evergreen shrubs? Topiary maybe? It
the soil too. But I do spend time neatening the edge of
dawned on me a few years ago when I was out
the lawn and sharpening the edges of my borders. It’s
walking the dog on a frosty morning that winter
amazing how much smarter my garden looks with
gardens are really all about the light. From late autumn
minimal effort.
through the winter there is a pink-gold low slanting
I wish you a Happy New Year and happy gardening.
light in the morning and afternoon which makes frost
Rachael Leverton
and raindrops sparkle, casts interesting shadows and makes everything look magical. Watch your garden throughout the day from the rooms you where you see it best. Watch where and when the sunlight falls and plan accordingly. Grasses look beautiful when they are covered in frost and backlit. The red or yellow winter stems of Cornus (or dogwood) however seem to glow when winter sunshine illuminates them directly. Most suburban houses have smaller gardens, easily visible from the house so it’s important to choose plants which look good in more than one season. As well as shrubs with good stem colour, look for smaller trees with pretty bark. There are plenty of small Japanese Maples which can be grown in tubs. If you have a little more space a silver birch can look stunning, or even my favourite, the paper-bark maple, Acer griseum, which is a slow-growing small tree, pretty all year round with crimson leaves in the autumn then a characteristic chestnut bark which peels naturally to reveal bright orange red bark underneath. Look for plants with architectural shapes such as one of the sculptural eryngiums (sea holly), salvias or sedums. All look beautiful in the summer and autumn
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lenty of rabbits are housed outside for the whole year; however over winter it is important to ensure they are warm enough. Below are some suggestions on how to keep your rabbits warm. • Ensure the hutch is water tight and raised off the ground reducing the risk of damp. Check the inside of the hutch for water stains and if noted replace the panel/re-felt the roof to prevent further leaking. • If possible, reposition the hutch so that it faces south, preventing exposure to the coldest winds and ensuring it receives maximum sunlight. • Good insulation is vital. The easiest way to do this is using an old duvet, blanket or fleece throw and then cover this with a tarpaulin. It is also important to line the inside of the hutch with plenty of newspaper and hay. • You can provide an extra heat source in the form of a snuggle safe (can be found online), which is a plastic disc and once heated up for a few minutes in the microwave, will provide up to 10 hours of warmth. Ensure that it has some form of material cover to prevent direct contact with skin and therefore burning. • Cover any wire mesh at the front or sides of the hutch with clear Perspex. This allows the rabbits to see out but keeps them sheltered from the weather. • Water bottles and bowls are at risk of freezing if not adequately insulated, so it is vital to make regular checks to ensure that this has not happened. Tel: 01403 791011. www.maltmancosham.co.uk
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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES (COME ON)
IT’S A CELEBRATION
sensational 80’s perm), or a funny story or life event you’ve shared with us over the years. Maybe you
irstly, a quick quiz question - what links the
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attended one of our discovery nights or supported one
following?
of our many charity events.
Ford.
and will get featured in our book. To kick us off, here’s a
● The song Physical by Olivia Newton-John.
story from the archive, from stylist Kate (30 years service)...
● The movie Raiders of the Lost Ark starring Harrison
● Studio2 - the independent hairdresser for Horsham. Answer: They were all launched/released in 1981.
Our favourite memories will receive a thank you gift
“I had a client arrive at the salon wanting to look sensational for a party. She left the salon with her hair
It’s hard to believe but next year we celebrate 40
up looking gorgeous. That night she partied hard but
years in business - 40 years of hair trends, laughing (and
unfortunately halfway through the evening managed
crying) with our guests, raising tens of thousands for
to fall down some stairs breaking her ankle but on
charity, sharing amazing life experiences and doing what
recounting the story to me exclaimed, “it was okay
we love, cutting the hair of our wonderful loyal guests.
though, my hair stayed up!”
We’ve got loads planned for our big year which
If you’ve got a great story to share about your time
include, amongst other things a “40 miles for 40 years”
in the salon please send through to
charity challenge. We’ll keep you up to date via these
salon@studio2horsham.co.uk - to create more
pages, our website and on our social media channels
memories book your appointment via our website
but we’re really keen for you to be part of our big year.
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We’re looking for your stories, memories and photos to create the ultimate celebration yearbook. What memories do have of coming to the salon over the last four decades? We’re looking for photos (maybe that
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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
Aerial view visuals of proposed Rookwood development.
NATURE AT THE HEART OF NEW PLAN
H
orsham District Council has developed an
• There will be up to 300 new affordable homes.
ambitious and forward-thinking proposal for
• A new primary school with shared leisure facilities for
Rookwood that offers opportunities to enhance
all of the community to enjoy. • Expansive green corridors and sympathetic landscaping
the natural landscape for all to enjoy. If accepted as part of the Local Plan, the sensitively designed development will provide opportunities for
to protect and enhance Boldings Brook and the Red River as well as mitigate existing flooding issues.
expansion of the nearby Warnham Nature Reserve as
• A new gateway to the northern section of the site
well as increased outdoor leisure and recreational
with exciting possibilities for a new visitor centre, café
facilities. The northern section of the site offers many
and car park for visitors to Warnham Local Nature
possibilities for re-wilding, improving biodiversity,
Reserve. As well as a network of new paths to
enhancing wildlife networks and enabling the
encourage increased cycling and walking. • A real opportunity for increased ease of accessibility to
community to get closer to nature. The significant benefits of the proposal would
the northern section of the site allowing more people to
include:
enjoy the green space without the limitations of the
• A beautifully designed development providing
current golf course.
sustainable new homes for local people in a truly unique
• The development will deliver new funding which will
and stunning garden setting.
enable the Council to continue to safeguard key
• The proposed housing will be limited to approximately
frontline community services for future generations
one third of the total land area and primarily focussed
across the whole of the District.
to the south of the Warnham Road.
• An exemplar approach with mitigations for climate
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Artist impression of proposed Rookwood development.
change, improved opportunities for health and
“It offers a unique opportunity to deliver a high
wellbeing, protection of wildlife and enhancement of
quality, eco-friendly and less car centric development
ecological biodiversity at the heart of the potential
which will achieve far reaching community benefits and
development.
an inspiring, peaceful place to enjoy. The proposal will
Horsham District Council has listened and
build upon the existing woodland landscape and
incorporated the feedback from residents, local
increase the amount of open space for a much wider
businesses and key stakeholders in developing this
range of activities with pathways for cyclists and walkers
proposal.
to explore.
Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Cllr Jonathan Chowen commented: “I am pleased that following intense consultation we are now in a position to consider an exciting plan that can deliver such a broad scope of benefits for both the natural environment and the local community. “At the heart of this proposal is the protection of Warnham Local Nature Reserve and enhancement of the natural environment throughout the site. “This proposal will further improve habitats for
“If the proposal is allocated through the Local Plan, then we would be keen to consult further and work closely with residents, partners and stakeholders to develop ideas for what Rookwood will ultimately look like. “At the heart of any development is the desire to ensure that nature thrives at Rookwood and is protected through our Wilder Horsham nature recovery networks.” This proposal has been submitted by real estate advisors Avison Young for independent assessment by
wildlife with green infrastructure very much at the
Strategic Planning Officers as part of the process for the
forefront of our thinking, promoting environmental
Council’s new Local Plan that the Government requires it
education and wellbeing and aligning with our
to produce.
overarching Wilder Horsham District nature recovery networks.
The next version of the Local Plan (Regulation 19) will be published for consultation early next year.
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VACCINES IN THE 18TH CENTURY With eagerly awaited Covid-19 vaccines, Jeremy Knight from Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, looks at the part vaccines played in 18th Century Horsham
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veryone is talking about the new COVID-
widespread. Those readers with an
19 vaccines. Vaccine it is a strange
understanding of Latin may spot the
word, obviously medical as most
connection between cowpox and the
strange words tend to be. For many
word vaccination, it comes from the Latin
people the word has an 18th century
for cow “vacca”.
connotation, this is due to an enormously
Horsham Museum and Art Gallery is
important scientific discovery on par with
fortunate to have the remarkable diaries
the creation of the new COVID-19 vaccines.
of a very bright young woman Sarah Hurst
In the 18th century Europe smallpox killed around 400,000 a year and many of those that
(pictured left), for 1759-1763 which provide a first-hand account the impact of smallpox on 18th
survived were heavily scarred or went blind. In the
century society that has distinct parallels with current
early 18th century, thanks to the aristocrat travel
events:
writer Lady Mary Wortley Montague, the technique of inoculation was introduced to England. First seen by her in Istanbul in 1717, inoculation involved placing a
“Wednesday 29th October: Papa comes home from the Fair very ill. Thursday 30th October. My father quite ill all night,
small amount of smallpox under a person’s skin causing
good Heaven, sure he has not taken the Smallpox
their body to create antibodies that will protect them
when last in London.
from the full disease. Today’s scientists ask for
Friday 31 October. My father extremely ill. Mama & I
volunteers to test vaccines however, in 1721 the Royal
are frighten to Death almost. Oh Providence how
Society instead watched it being given to prisoners of
unsearchable are they dispensations & who shall
Newgate in return for the King’s favour. All prisoners
murmur at thy decrees, but Oh Almighty Father,
survived and proved immune to smallpox. Less than a
supreme governor of the Universe, preserve the Life of
year later the inoculation was tried on two royal
this dear Parent.
princesses with success, but due to its cost inoculation
Saturday 1 November. Doctor Smith thinks my
did not become widespread until the 1760s. The
father’s disorder is the Smallpox. Mama in dreadful
fatality rate with inoculation was 10 times lower than
agonies; it is too much for me to bear my own
naturally occurring smallpox but as we shall see the
sorrows, how little capable then of comforting her. He
fear of it remained.
sends for Mr Powell & gives orders for the making his
In 1796 Dr Edward Jenner began work on a cure for smallpox. Jenner had noticed that dairymaids who had
Will, oh what a Heart rending stroke is this. Sunday 2 November. Pass a most melancholy day in
contracted cowpox did not get symptoms of smallpox,
attendance on my poor father, various consultations
even when they were introduced to the disease.
about moving him, he desires to go to Mrs Wicker’s.
Jenner began experimenting by using the puss from
She reluctantly consents, fearing the neighbours will be
cowpox blisters to trigger a response in healthy human
displeas’d.
bodies to protect against the lethal disease, smallpox. Jenner’s process of “vaccination” quickly became
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Tuesday 4 November. We are in great perplexity because we cannot have the Nurse my father
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depended upon, she was to come from Doctor Smith’s House but the patients will not part with her. Wednesday, 5 November. I ride over to the inoculating House, & beseech them to part with their Nurse, they reluctantly consent. I ride home quiet rejoic’d & send my Horse back for her. Write again to my Uncle Bob, the Doctor assures us my father is like to do well. Sunday 9 November. My two Uncles arriv’d late last night, the Doctor George thinks there is no danger in my father, so they set off again this morning. Go down Mrs Wicker’s garden & enquire how my father does.
Old Horsham map that has the Pest House circled.
Doctor Smith calls to me & says he is tolerably well. Monday 10 November. The Doctor pronounces my
University of Cambridge. A major study based on burial
father out of danger, I thank thee Allmighty for this
records called “The geography of smallpox in England
blessing.
before vaccination” by the Cambridge Group for the
Sunday 16 November. Go & see my father through the windows, he is a most shocking figure, sure the
History of Population and Social Structure showed that: “Smallpox apparently circulated as a childhood
Smallpox is the most dreadful distemper that ever
disease in northern England and Sweden, even where
Human nature was afflicted with.
population densities were low and settlement patterns
Monday 17 November. Mrs Wicker throws herself
dispersed. However, smallpox was a relatively rare
into hysterick fits for fear any of her neighbours shou’d
epidemic disease in southern England outside the
take the Smallpox of my father, sure it wou’d be time
largest cities… We concluded that transmission was
enough to give herself so much uneasiness when such
controlled in southern England by local practices of
an event has happen’d but, as tho’ present evils were
avoidance and mass inoculation that arose in the
not sufficient, we are generally fond of anticipating
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Avoidance
future ones.
measures included isolation of victims in pest houses
Tuesday 24 November. Ride over to Home Bush to
and private homes, as well as cancellation of markets
see my father. We have a vast deal of conversation, he
and other public gatherings, and pre-dated the
is quiet hearty. His having the Smallpox will I hope be a
widespread use of inoculation.”
future advantage to him. Tuesday 2 December. My father comes down Town
One of the practices mentioned is a pest house. Horsham had one such cottage, mentioned in local
& into the shop, a great many people welcomed him
records in 1725. Located on the Common it was
home.”
reached by Pest House Lane which, in 1830, became
This account graphically shows how people viewed
New Street. Later, in the 19th century and early 20th
smallpox, from the fear of death expressed by Sarah,
century, the vaccination hospital moved to Broadbridge
her mother and uncles, to the hysteria of their
Heath. Smallpox was finally eradicated 40 years ago
neighbour. Equally, it reveals the limited medical
after a major concerted effort. Future historians will
support available to the people of Horsham at the
use diaries, personal accounts, and death or burial
time: two doctors, Smith and George Hurst the
records of unfortunate deaths to understand how we
apothecary, and a nurse who worked at the
coped with COVID and to ascertain if vaccination was
inoculation house.
as successful as it is hoped.
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RECIPE
CRANACHAN
Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 75g pinhead oatmeal (you can use rolled oats, but the steel cut pinhead variety are nuttier and less porridge-like) 1 tbsp soft brown sugar 250g raspberries 500ml double cream 4 tbsp honey, plus a little extra to drizzle 4 tbsp good Scottish whisky
remaining oatmeal, the reserved raspberries, a drizzle of honey. Serve immediately. Did you know? Cranachan is a Gaelic word for a kind of milk churn.
METHOD
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WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
MORE CARE WORKERS ARE NEEDED
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s winter approaches, the care sector in West Sussex will be under increased pressure especially this year with the additional challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. More care workers are needed across the care sector to keep elderly and vulnerable people safe and well. West Sussex County Council’s Adult Social Care’s Winter Plan sets out how West Sussex residents will be supported throughout the winter months. A key element of the plan is to make sure there are enough care workers to support those living in residential care homes and care for people in their own homes. In West Sussex there are currently an estimated 25,000 people working in adult social care, but many more are needed.
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Gareth Jones 07938-496056 hgcarehorsham@gmail.com
HORSHAM PAGES North To advertise call 01403 588618 or visit www.horshampublications.com
spacious family homes now available Stylish bathroom & en suite
Plenty of space with three additional double bedrooms Relax in the separate living room
Principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite
Open plan kitchen, family and dining space
Integral garage REDUCED
With its tree-lined avenues, riverside walks and luxurious new homes, Highwood Village offers the very best in modern country living. Easy access to the nearby town of Horsham
Excellent links to London & the south coast
On-site leisure amenities
Glorious Sussex countryside
stamp duty† Cafés, restaurants & shops close by
4 BEDRO OM TOWNHO USE S FROM £625,000* Viewings by appointment only, contact us today.
01403 885 149
highwoodvillage.co.uk
The Boulevard, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1FF Sales Suite & Showhomes open daily 10am-5pm (Thursdays until 8pm)
*Prices correct at time of going to press. †Available on properties with completions before 31st March 2021. Please visit the government website for further details. Computer generated image is indicative only.
Please mention HORSHAM PAGES North when responding to adverts
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