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Comment

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Help Raise Funds for Hospice

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Virtual Jobs And Skills Fair

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At Home Estates Always Deliver

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Studio 2

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Home Interiors

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Celebrating 85th Anniversary

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Finance

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Gardening

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Sussex Miscellany

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Book Reviews

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Apply For Climate Funding

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Parenting

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Council’s Plans For Rookwood

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Health

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Technology

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Census Deadline End of April

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Puzzles Answers, Discounts & Offers

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COMMENT

LET’S HOPE THE END IS IN SIGHT s we go to press with this April edition we’re

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gradually get our lives back together we will be able to

all desperately hoping that the promised one-

keep the best bits from Lockdown. Be it, more working

way road to freedom out of Lockdown goes

from home and a better work/life balance, less rushing

without a hitch. The only thing we have learnt over the

around and thereby reducing our carbon foot print,

last year is not to try and predict too far into the future

helping the vulnerable and being more considerate to

and try and take each day at a time. But that’s easier

all sections of society, keeping up excercise regimes to

said than done when you’re worried about your job,

taking a more mindful approach to life.

your business, your child’s education, putting food on the table and more crucially, your health.

When restrictions do ease we must support our local businesses, high streets and the advertisers in

There is definitely Lockdown fatigue as we come up

this magazine. This will help the whole region to get

to the anniversary of restrictions being enforced but

back on its feet as quickly as possible and provide

one thing that is incredibly positive at the moment is

the jobs and security we all desperately need. Now

the speed of the vaccination roll out. The supplies of

that the end is in sight and we adjust to a new

vaccines appear to be good and a chance that the

normal, let’s not forget some of the lessons we’ve

restrictions will start to be eased by the time you read

learnt. Stay safe and well.

this magazine. This whole period has certainly taught us

Richard Milbourn, Editor

to take nothing for granted and I hope that as we

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S T C AT H E R I N E ’ S H O S P I C E

HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR HOSPICE Over the last year I’ve begun to explore open water swimming in lakes and in the sea. With lockdown restrictions in place for a third time, to continue swimming I had to be creative, so I bought a heated garden pool in January. I’ve been swimming the distance from Dover to Calais attached to a tether, an elastic cord attached to the pool ladder. I thought it would be fun to do something special involving two things very close and personal to my heart –

Laura Sykes in pool.

swimming and St Catherine’s but I didn’t expect the

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s Spring creeps closer, it’s the perfect time to

sub-zero, snowy conditions at the start of my

take on a new challenge and what better

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cause to take it on for than St Catherine’s

Hospice – Your local hospice.

Wendy is busy fundraising ahead of a sponsored head shave in March to mark five years since her

Whether you’re a star baker, have a creative talent,

husband Ken passed away under St Catherine’s care.

want to test your knowledge with a virtual quiz, or

In only two days, Wendy smashed her fundraising

have an upcoming celebration where you could ask

target, and donations continue to roll in.

family and friends to donate instead of sending you

Tom Abbott, Head of Fundraising at St Catherine’s

a gift, your support will make a difference to

said, “We’re so grateful to people like Laura and

terminally ill people in your community when it

Wendy for choosing to support our hospice and raise

matters most.

funds especially during lockdown. We’re only able to

Two people who are already doing their own

provide care and support to local people and their

fundraising to support St Catherine’s are Laura Sykes

families because of wonderful people who raise

and Wendy Buckingham.

money in so many amazing ways.

Laura is nearing the end of a fundraising challenge to swim 21 miles, the distance from Dover and Calais,

For some inspiration of different ways you can support St Catherine’s please visit:

in 21 days. She said, "I’m a swimmer. I always have

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been, always will be! The water is my “happy” place.

help your local hospice please visit:

When I’m in the water troubles seem to melt away.

www.stch.org.uk/donate or call 01293 447361.

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

VIRTUAL JOBS AND SKILLS FAIR ollowing the success of previous year’s Horsham

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become a series of online events and resources to meet

District Jobs and Skills Fairs, the fair will return this

the needs of businesses and job seekers over the next

year in digital format on 28 April 2021, with the

year.

vacancies and job hunters to explore hundreds of jobs,

promote a huge range of opportunities including, full-

apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities.

time, part-time or temporary work, apprenticeships,

opportunity for hiring employers to showcase their

If you are an employer expecting to be hiring in the coming months then contact Horsham District Council now to let them know you are interested in taking part in this virtual event.

The virtual Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair will build on the success of five previous physical events,

The virtual fair will be an avenue for your business to

traineeships, graduate placements, Kickstart or volunteering roles.

It is also a chance to share company and sector career advice to better prepare local people for employment.

For more information contact Leigh Chambers,

which have helped hundreds of local companies

Economic Development Officer, on 01403 215264 or

connect with local people looking to find jobs and

leigh.chambers@horsham.gov.uk or visit

grow their skills in our ever-changing jobs market.

www.horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/get-help-

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PLANS FOR FORMER HIGHWAYS DEPOT

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lans for a new retail park in Horsham, featuring a discount food store, a DIY shop and garden centre, a drive through take-away restaurant, and a coffee shop, have been put forward by West Sussex County Council.

The new shopping centre is proposed on the site of the former Broadbridge Heath highways depot which was declared surplus to requirements in 2018.

The County Council is proposing to invest £15.47m from its capital programme to regenerate the site and construct the retail units. A new roundabout is also proposed to provide access to the site.

Jeremy Hunt, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “This is an

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exciting scheme which will not only make use of underutilised County Council land, but will also support economic recovery and regeneration as part of our Economy Reset Plan.

“Market research has indicated that the site is an ideal location for a retail park. As well as benefiting the community, the scheme will also provide around 135 new jobs as well as generate a significant revenue return on investment for the County Council for many years to come.”

Four retailers have already been identified and have confirmed their intention to commit to long-term leases on the site.

It’s hoped the retail park could be up and running by 2023/24, subject to planning permissions.

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E S TAT E AG E N T

AT HOME ESTATES ALWAYS DELIVER Almost 30 years later, they’re delighted to be working together again. Paul said, ‘It’s a real coup for us to attract someone of Alex’s calibre and testament to our growing presence and many awards we’ve won in the area. We both grew up off Merryfield Drive, where the shop is located, so it feels like we’ve come full circle!’

Alex added, ‘Paul and his team have always been highly regarded as a hardworking, honest and innovative agency and so when he approached me, it

Paul Davies (left) and Alex Bethell.

was impossible to say no. I’m delighted to join him and

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t Home Estate and Lettings Agency is delighted

look forward to helping grow the business.’

to announce that Alex Bethell has joined the

Whether it be your house sale, purchase or letting;

team as sales director. Paul Davies, founder and

Paul, Alex and the team look forward to

owner of At Home, first met Alex in the early 1990s

delivering the best possible experience.

when they both worked in the same shop as paperboys,

For further details call 01403 886288 or

when it was Raj’s Newsagents.

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STUDIO 2

THE BIG QUESTIONS...

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think of lockdown as an extended winter, hunkered down, away from those that we love and care for - but as we emerge out of the darkness we can now finally welcome spring into our lives - the opportunity to wake up, breathe and start to see life in colour again.

By the time you read this, we will be re-opened.

I’ve had the pleasure of talking to many of our loyal guests keen to rebook appointments. It’s been wonderful to keep in touch and learn how everyone’s getting on.

Many calls I’ve received are from new guests eager to book for the first time as a result of seeing their friends and family’s hair consistently looking great.

As you may know, I love talking about hair!

Consultations are a great opportunity for me to ask the big questions and establish what really matters.

We always start with ‘tell me about your hair’ and from there use ‘power’ questions.

What first impression would you like your hair to make?

Why are you using colour? For energy and vitality, or to whisper, talk or shout?

How skilled are you at caring for your hair at home?

When do you want to refresh or maintain or budget for your hair?

Where do you want your hair to take you? To the office, the gym, the big event?

We believe that asking the right questions gets the best results and, let’s be clear, as we’re getting back to real life we all deserve to look and feel great every day.

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THE CAPITOL

CELEBRATING 85TH ANNIVERSARY October 1937 but the cinema retained its name as The Ritz for just over 30 years.

1967 saw the second face as the cinema was renamed the ABC during a two week run of My Fair Lady to give a clearer brand image. In the 1970s due to a decline in attendance, the cinema was added to ABC's list for disposal. Horsham District Council acquired the site in January 1982 and ran it as a cinema until November 1983. The Council planned an elaborate conversion into a theatre and cinema for the town, t’s nearly 85 years since Horsham’s much-loved

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replacing the former 1923 Capitol Theatre, originally

entertainment venue first opened its doors in June

situated originally in London Road (and later in Medwin

1936, back then as a cinema called The Ritz with the

Walk), which was to be demolished in 1983 for the

above photo showing the building a week after

construction of a Marks & Spencer store on the site. By

opening. During those years the building has had four

December 1984 the building had it’s third name above

“faces” and has always played a big role in the history

the doors - Horsham Arts Centre.

of Horsham’s entertainment.

The original foyer and a portion of the former rear

Built by Hall Beddall & Co Ltd it was owned and

stalls of the cinema were rebuilt into a new larger foyer

operated by Union Cinemas. The building company

and art gallery, whilst the remainder of the rear stalls of

prided themselves on using local labour and materials

the former cinema were converted into a new 126 seat

and construction was completed in a remarkable six

cinema, again called The Ritz. The former cafe, on the

months beating Horsham’s Odeon Cinema which

first floor of the original cinema, along with the circle

opened four months later. Mr L H Parsons MBE FRIBA

foyer and the rear of the circle were converted into a

of Messrs Godman & Kay designed the building, with

new cafe with bar and additional art gallery space. The

some beautiful art-deco style features internally, for

front of the circle of the original cinema was extended

cinema use only without a stage and a capacity for

forward and a new stage and fly tower were

1086 people on two levels, stalls and one circle. The

constructed on vacant land behind the screen of the

total building cost was just under £30,000.

original cinema. After this work was completed the

One interesting feature of The Ritz was a Compton

new theatre, still with much of The Ritz cinema's

theatre organ which provided live music and sound

original art deco auditorium plasterwork in place, had a

effects to accompany silent films. The organist would

capacity of 450.

also play music at the interval whilst the audience enjoyed sweets and ice creams.

In January 2002 work commenced on a £6 million refurbishment which marked the beginning of a most

At that time there were four cinemas in the town – The “old” Capitol Theatre, Winter Garden, The Carfax as well as The Ritz which showed the demand for cinema

ambitious and impressive change to the town’s key entertainment centre.

The project involved a new glass atrium being

as entertainment. Ticket prices were 6d, 1/- and 1/4 for

constructed to the front of the building which

seats in the Stalls and 1/10 and 2/6 for seats in the

housed a new box office and cafe on the ground

Circle.

floor and a new cinema and art gallery above. At the

Union Cinemas ran into financial crisis and fell under the control of Associated British Cinemas (ABC) in

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same time the cinema on the ground floor was refurbished and a new bar added. To the side of the

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theatre a new 100 seat Studio theatre was

Flintoff, Barbara Dickson, Alexander Armstrong, Ruby

constructed, along with new dressing rooms, a plant

Wax, Lenny Henry, Kerry Ellis, John Challis, Elkie Brooks,

room and a new scene dock. The theatre's main

Lee Evans, Michael Portilllo, Leo Sayer, Sir Chris

auditorium was also completely refurbished at this

Bonnington, Julian Clary, Heather Small, Sir Michael

time with both levels re-raked and re-seated

Parkinson, Marisha Wallace as well as some popular

providing 410 seats in the theatre.

performers who are no longer with us - Sir Norman

Re-named as The Capitol, in homage to the old Capitol Theatre (following a public vote on a name organised by the West Sussex County Times) doors

Wisdom, Nicholas Parsons, Roy Hudd, Fenella Fielding, Ken Dodd and Des O’Connor.

“Following our closure due to the pandemic, we can’t

opened in September 2003 and it was officially opened

wait to re-open and welcome the return of our

by HRH Queen Elizabeth II on 24 October 2003. Today

customers to enjoy live theatre and films here. It is

it is the only operating theatre & cinema in the UK to

hoped a celebratory event can take place on the actual

be called 'The Capitol'.

85th anniversary date in June but details will have to be

Over the years, the hugely popular community arts venue has welcomed local schools and colleges, theatre groups, businesses, dance schools, audience members

confirmed nearer the date, subject to Covid restrictions” said Tracey Grubb, Marketing Officer.

If anyone has a connection to the venue perhaps as

from far and wide and some well known performers

far back in its time as The Ritz or The ABC or later as

including Dame Judi Dench, Simon Callow, Nigel

Horsham Arts Centre through to The Capitol as it is

Kennedy, Patricia Routledge. Rick Wakeman, Kathleen

today Tracey would love to hear from you by email:

Turner, Julian Lloyd Webber, Ruby Turner, Freddie

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DODGY DIETS AND DRINKS

By Kevin Newman, a Sussex-born author, historian, tour guide and history teacher ith lockdown 17 hopefully ended by the time you

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removing a comb from the island Chieftain’s hair. Although

read this (I think that’s the right one – have lost

to be fair the Viti Levuians were also rebelling against the

count) and the latest COVID variant vaccinated

encroach of Christianity at this time. This was apparently

away, I might have a new problem. It isn’t the fact I’ve lost

punishable by death by eating, but Sussexians should not try

sleep at night wondering why each new variant isn’t called

to lose weight by travelling to Fiji and eating one of the

COVID 20, 21 etc. Nor is it my endless internal monologue as

tribe’s descendants in revenge as the current chief back in

to why we shouldn’t name the variants the way the Met

2003 issued a formal apology on behalf of his ancestors’

Office does with storms – after people. This is as I do think

behaviour. The museum in Fiji still has the soles of the

that ‘COVID Geoffrey’ or ‘COVID Margery’ sounds much

Reverend’s sandals, which were boiled by the tribe but, it

nicer than ‘the South African variant’. No, my problem is

seems, were more unpalatable than the munchable

after working from home and remote teaching for many

missionary as they turned the potential footwear foodstuff

months I need to lose weight. My children often now

down. So, should my barf-inducing banquet not have turned

mistake me for a budget bouncy castle but I’m sure I’m not

your stomach so far, you might want to, unlike the Fijians,

alone, and so, valued reader I’ve decided to help us all with

try eating footwear instead?

tales of revolting recipes and disgusting drinks from Sussex’s

Perhaps try some revolting remedies instead to lose

past. Nausea will spread across the county and our scales will

weight post-lockdown? An ancient Sussex remedy was to

all stop groaning as we can’t face food and drink. Let the

‘roast one mouse’ for whooping cough, but, who knows, it

upchucking commence!

might work for obesity? Don’t forget though if you do try

We’ll start with the man who put Brighton on the map as

this, local medics suggested you needed to dry another two

a heathy seaside resort, Dr Richard Russell. The hypocritical

mice in the oven and crumble them into a powder. This

Hippocrates follower wasn’t exactly a paragon of health as

lousy mousey medicine then needed to be added to your

you’ll see if you look at portraits of the portly physician. His

drink morning and night. Should remedies not rectify your

1750s book on the uses of seawater may have helped many

rotundity, how about a bit of poverty and fighting? Perhaps

Londoners with his suggestions of Sussex seabathing and

recreate for your family a Littlehampton dish that once

sea air, but his suggestion of mixing seawater with milk? It

existed called a ‘Swimmer’. This got its name as it was where

may well be your first port of call to lose the contents of

a whole poor family had to share a bowl of gravy with just

your stomach, even if not a few pounds. I’ve also mentioned

one dumpling in it – which the children had to fight for.

before the Sussex drink of Bumboo, also a drink from the

Being blessed with a ‘chopper’ would have helped out a

1750s in East Hoathly and made of brandy and beer. This

family in this situation and may also be your route to

sounds a bit more palatable than the Doctor’s drink but

roundness reduction. It was nothing to do axes though to

unfortunately the effects were said to be regrettable. I

help you fight (or even a 1970s bike), but the old Sussex

know which one I’d prefer though, despite the name.

name for a dried pig’s face. Mmmmmmmn!

If seawater and awful alcoholic mixes aren’t your thing,

For zoom or (eventually) group Sussex talks and motorised

then why not a bit of cannibalism to put you off food and

tours, please call All-Inclusive History on 07504 863867 or email

help the pounds peel off? You could replicate a Victorian

info@allinclusivehistory.org. Other tours, talks and events are

era feast where the chief ingredient was one of our clergy,

available including ‘Spooky Worthing, ‘Brilliant Brighton’, ‘Super

who became a tasty dish for people from a Fijian Island. The

Sussex’ and ‘Scrumptious Sussex’. Kevin’s next book, ‘Celebrating

Reverend Thomas Baker, who hailed from Playden in Sussex

Brighton and Hove’, out in June can be pre-ordered from

was eaten by tribesmen from Nivosa, which is on Viti Levu

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groups to work on projects to help reduce carbon

• Energy – such as reducing consumption and increasing

levels locally, reduce the use of resources such as energy

the use of renewable energy

and water, and to encourage the minimisation of

• Water – such as reducing consumption and reducing

waste.

the threats from flooding

After a successful first round of applications, several groups were awarded funding including Greening

• Waste minimisation – including reusing and recycling resources, for example using composting bins

Steyning for the Greening Steyning 2030 Project,

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Horsham’s Springboard who purchased Smart radiator

of pocket parks and community orchards

valves to improve the energy efficiency of their

• Sustainable transport – such as encouraging cycling

building; St Mark’s Church, Holbrook, Sustainable

and walking.

Henfield who are introducing Zerowaste bins around

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Don’t forget the oldies It’s easy to forget about the likes of BBC Bitesize in the days of Twinkl and The Maths Factor, but it’s still going strong. In fact, BBC Bitesize now offers online lessons, including videos, games, stories, short cartoons to explain complex subjects and a whole heap more (www.bbc. co.uk/bitesize). Check out CBBC too (www.bbc. co.uk/cbbc) as many of the online games have an educational twist.

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Basically, if you have a child aged three to six and a printer, this site should provide hours of entertainment. Oxford University Press also has lots of free printable activities for primary-aged children at home.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Virtually visit attractions When they were forced to close their doors, many major attractions decided to offer virtual visits. Some also created extra resources for parents to use at home. Paignton Zoo (www. paigntonzoo.org.uk), for example, runs live video lessons covering subjects such as habitats. It also offers almost forty downloadable activities on its website, including ones focusing on science, art, literacy and history.

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COUNCIL’S PLAN FOR ROOKWOOD s part of Horsham District

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much at the forefront of our thinking,

Council’s ambitious and

promoting environmental education

forward thinking proposal for

and wellbeing and aligning with our

Rookwood, there are set to be

overarching Wilder Horsham District

considerable benefits for Warnham

nature recovery networks.

“If the site is allocated through the

Local Nature Reserve which is located adjacent to the proposed site, as well as numerous

Local Plan, then we would be keen to consult further and

opportunities to enhance the overall natural landscape for all

work closely with residents, partners and stakeholders to

to enjoy. The Reserve is a regionally significant ecological

develop ideas for what Rookwood could ultimately look like.

resource which currently boasts a 17-acre millpond, extensive trails through meadows and woodland, boardwalks over grassland and several bird hides, especially popular with

“At the heart of any development is the desire to ensure that nature thrives at Rookwood.”

In addition to the new improvements for the Reserve, the additional benefits of the scheme would also include:

families and photographers alike.

If the Rookwood proposal goes forward, the Reserve

• A beautifully designed development providing sustainable

could be expanded and benefit from a new landscaped

new eco-friendly homes in a truly unique and stunning

gateway entrance, with exciting possibilities for a much

garden setting.

improved visitor centre (above), a new café and new car park

• The proposed housing will be limited to approximately 30% of

which will all greatly enhance the visitor experience.

the total land area and only to the south of the Warnham Road.

In addition to this expansion, the land to the west of the

• There will be up to 250 new affordable homes.

Nature Reserve would now be released as public open space

• A site for a new primary school with shared leisure facilities

creating a new country park.

for all of the community to enjoy.

Putting natural habitats at the centre of this plan has been

• Expansive green corridors and sympathetic landscaping to

paramount for the Council. The biodiversity of the site will be

protect and enhance Boldings Brook and the Red River as

substantially increased with scope for re-wilding and

well as mitigate existing flooding issues.

enhancing wildlife networks, so that it would comfortably

• New paths to encourage increased cycling and walking.

exceed Government biodiversity net gain criteria, in keeping

• A real opportunity for increased ease of accessibility to the

with the scheme’s strong environmental aspiration.

northern section of the site allowing more people to enjoy the

In developing the current scheme, Horsham District Council

green space without the limitations of the current golf course.

has listened and incorporated the feedback from residents,

• The development will deliver new funding which will enable

community groups, local businesses and key stakeholders as

the Council to continue to safeguard key frontline community

part of an extensive consultation process.

services for future generations across the whole of the District.

Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Cllr Jonathan Chowen commented: “I would like to thank the local community for all their valuable feedback on our ideas which has greatly helped us shape them. I am pleased that following the extensive

• An exemplar approach with mitigations for climate change, improved opportunities for health and wellbeing, protection of wildlife and enhancement of ecological biodiversity at the heart of the potential development.

This proposal has been submitted by real estate advisors

consultation, we are now in a position to consider an exciting

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plan that can create considerable protection of Warnham

Planning Officers as part of the process for the Council’s new

Local Nature Reserve and deliver so many improvements for

Local Plan that the Government requires it to produce.

the benefit of visitors there. This scheme will also further improve habitats for wildlife with green infrastructure very

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If you really hate cleaning outside windows and have £200 to spare, the Gladwell Gecko Robot Window Cleaner is exactly what it sounds like. It uses suction to attach itself to your window and while it’s fairly slow it’s safer than perching on a ladder ladder.

For tougher cleaning tasks consider a handheld steam cleaner such as Hoover’s Steamjet Handy (£49), which gives you 20 minutes of steam from a single tank. It’s great for cleaning everything from textiles to tiles, and is particularly useful for refreshing metal garden furniture and for gently removing stains from painted surfaces a pressure washer might be too harsh for.

Pressure washers can be handy, of course and are a powerful way to clean everything from muddy bikes to muddy boots. But even those with long cables need to be plugged in, which limits where they can go. Wouldn’t it be great – and better for the environment – to have a pressure washer that didn’t need plugging in at all? The award-winning £45 Mud Daddy does uses water pressure instead of a motor so is silent and portable, and is perfect for bikes, muddy dogs and outdoor cleaning. It uses much less water than a hose or pressure washer too.

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delivered to your door late February, letting you know about the upcoming Census. This will be followed by the actual Census Pack sent to you from early March which will include full details on how to complete your Census survey either online or on a paper copy. Census Day itself is on 21 March, but you can complete the questionnaire anytime up to the end of April.

By filling in your census, you will help shape your community for the next 10 years. Find out more about what the census means for you here: www.census.gov.uk and Follow us @Census2021

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Rookwood Horsham District Council is putting forward an ambitious and forwarrd d-thinking d thinking development proposal that offers a unique opportunity for a new public park and sustainable eco-neighbourhood.

Following public feedback the proposal has now evolved to open up the land currently restricted for use by golfers, providing a new park available for all residents to enjoy.

The scheme is a sensitively designed neighbourhood i hb h d off th the hi highest h t quality, lit offfffering f i substantial public benefits. This includes the expansion of the nearby W Wa arnham Local Nature Reserve as well as full public access to the previously restricted Northern end of the site creating improved outdoor leisure space and recreational facilities.

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• 70% of the ssite will be open space offffering opportunitiess for rewilding, improved biodiversity, e enhancing wildlife networks, protecting rivver corridors of Boldings Brook and R Red River and enabling the community to get closer to nature.

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