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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2019 Cover Billingshurst by Fox on display at Picturing The District exhibition, Horsham Museum & Art Gallery 5 January to 25 March.

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Choosing A Smoke Alarm

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Global Gruffalo Project Launch

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Mel’s Milers 10K

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Picturing The District

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Reading Challenge

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Official Launch Of Year Of Culture

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Recipe

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Southwater Welcome Club

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A History Of Horsham’s Private Schools

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Southwater Cycling

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Local Author John Snelling

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Kid’s Page

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Prom Boutique

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Southwater Community Information

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What’s On

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Puzzle Answers, Discounts & Offers

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COMMENT

THE DANGERS OF FIRE

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ver the Christmas period there have been a couple of serious fires in Southwater. You are four times more likely to die in a fire in the home if there is no working smoke alarm and so in this issue there is some practical advice from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service on how to choose and install a smoke alarm on page 8.

The two fires in Southwater were in Bamborough Close and Woodlands Way where the Taylor family had a fire in their utility room. Every cloud has a silver lining and the most heartening result of the Taylor’s house fire is how Laura Carter has galvanised the Southwater community to raise nearly £7,000 with a gofundmepage.

On the website Laura says: “I am wanting

to raise money for the family for a few reasons. Jo and her family have always raised money for a children’s charity the Evelina children’s fund and so I feel we need to give something back in their time of need. The other reason is, whilst in time insurance will assist them to rebuild their home, this is not instant and does not help them now when they need the basics to live, let alone give their family a Christmas they so deserve.”

From adversity the community of Southwater has shown their true colours and should be very proud of their support for this family in need.

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FIRE PREVENTION

CHOOSING A SMOKE ALARM

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ou are four times more likely to die in a fire in the home if there is no working smoke alarm. A lot of people forget to check their smoke alarms, so the best choice is usually the one that lasts the longest.

Below is a list of the different types of alarm available. l Standard-battery alarms - These are the cheapest and most basic. l Battery alarms with an emergency light - Fitted with a light which comes on when the alarm is triggered, these are particularly suitable if someone in your house has hearing difficulties. l Alarms with 10-year batteries - Although slightly more expensive, you do save on the cost of replacing batteries. l Models with a ‘hush’ or ‘silence’ button - These buttons will silence the alarm for a short time, which can be useful when cooking. If there is a real fire giving off lots of smoke the hush system is overridden and the alarm sounds. These models will continue to remind you they have been silenced by 'chirping' or by displaying a red light. l Mains-powered alarms - Powered by your home’s electricity supply these alarms need to be installed by a qualified electrician. There’s no battery to check, although they are available with battery back-up in case of a power cut. l Interconnecting or linked alarms - Some alarms can be connected to each other so that when one senses smoke all the alarms in the property sound. Useful for people with hearing difficulties or in larger homes. l Mains-powered alarm with strobe light and vibrating pad - Designed for people with hearing difficulties, the alarm alerts you with a flashing light and vibrating pad placed beneath your pillow. l Mains-powered alarm which plugs into a light socket - This type of alarm uses a rechargeable

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battery that charges up when the light is switched on. It lasts 10 years and can be silenced or tested by the light switch.

WHERE TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS

The more smoke alarms you have, the safer you will be. The best place to fit an alarm is on the ceiling, near or in the middle of the room or hall. The alarm should be at least 30cm (one foot) away from a wall or light. l As a minimum, install one on each floor preferably on the hall and landing ceilings. l If you have only one smoke alarm and two floors, put it where you can hear it when you're asleep - in the ceiling at the top of the stairs leading to the bedrooms. l If you have a TV or other large electrical appliance in your bedroom, fit a smoke alarm there. l West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service offer a free home safety visit (Safe and Well Visit) to advise how to make your home safer and, where appropriate, fit smoke alarms.

MAINTAINING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS

Test each alarm once a week by pressing the test button until the alarm sounds. l Once a year change the battery (unless it's a 10-year alarm). l Twice a year open the case and gently vacuum the inside using a soft-brush vacuum attachment to remove dust from the sensors. If it doesn't open, vacuum through the holes. l Replace alarms every 10 years. l If your smoke alarm keeps going off don't take out the battery. If it is positioned too near the kitchen move it further down the hall. If it's not the cooking setting it off, try vacuuming the alarm as there may be a build-up of dust or dirt inside.

For more information contact your local Community Fire Safety Team: Email: wsfrs@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 0345 8729 719 l

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HORSHAM DISTRICT YEAR OF CULTURE 2019

GLOBAL GRUFFALO PROJECT LAUNCHED

Julia Donaldson with the Global Gruffalo sponsors.

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wenty Gruffalo toys, sponsored by a variety of local businesses, have been sent out into the world to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo, written by Horsham District resident Julia Donaldson CBE. The toys are part of the Global Gruffalo project, created as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 to celebrate the patron of the Year, Julia Donaldson CBE, and the 20th anniversary of her most famous book, The Gruffalo.

The launch took place at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens in Lower Beeding, Horsham, with a performance of the Gruffalo by Julia and special guests to children from the Holy Trinity CEP School, Horsham.

The concept behind Global Gruffalo is straightforward – l Receive a Gruffalo l Take a picture, and upload to the website www.globalgruffalo.co.uk with where you are in the world OR add to social media via @GlobalGruffalo #GlobalGruffalo l Give him to someone else to do the same!

It’s planned that all 20 will return to Horsham by the end of the year so they can feature in a year-long exhibition at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens during 2020, where people will be able to see the toys and discover their stories.

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Global Gruffalo sponsor Brock Taylor Estate Agents.

Sponsors of the Gruffalos are Gatwick Airport, Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, Magic Light Pictures, Macmillan Children’s Books, Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Chestnut Treehouse Hospice, Saxon Weald, Foresters Friendly Society, Forestry Commission, Travel Counsellors, Creative Technology, The Capitol Horsham, Horsham Rotary Club, Brock Taylor, Global Financial, By Jove Media, Tomfoolery, Horsham District Council and Creative Assembly.

Plans for the Gruffalos include them travelling the world with Gatwick Airport, visiting Peru with actress Jodie Kidd and Chestnut Treehouse Hospice, visiting all the schools in the District with the Brock Taylor sponsored Gruffalo and enjoying some wine in South Africa with the Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens sponsored one.

Julia Donaldson CBE commented: “Global Gruffalo is such a fun way of promoting the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 and celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo. I can’t wait to see where they end up!”

All updates can be found on social media on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram via @GlobalGruffalo, or using the #GlobalGruffalo.

Additionally, you can also visit the dedicated website www.globalgruffalo.co.uk.

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M E L’ S M I L E R S 1 0 K

IDEAL FIRST CHARITY RUN

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he seventeenth staging of Mel’s Milers 10ke race will take place on Sunday 31st March 2019. With around 400 entrants it is has a friendly atmosphere and a fantastic setting, starting in the avenue and finishing in the quadrangle of Christ’s Hospital school.

Bluecoat Sports Centre provides shower and changing facilities as well as the cafe upstairs.

Registration and prize giving take place in the Wakefield Centre. Chip Timing UK results are available at www.chiptiminguk.co.uk/results/mels-milers10k The race is on mixed terrain which is mostly off-road, taking in a lap of the school grounds before heading off to Southwater along the Downs Link, through the Country Park, and back along the Downs Link. In dry conditions this can be a fast course, being mainly flat and also an ideal first-time race.

Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd men and women, as well as age category awards for over 40, over 50, over 60 and over 70 men and women. To encourage more younger runners the entry age has been lowered to 15, and additional prizes will be awarded to the first under 18 male and female runners. All finishers will receive a medal.

Each year a donation is made to a charity from the proceeds of the race. The 2018/19 charity is Contact the Elderly. Previous charities supported include Medical Detection Dogs,

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Ovarian Cancer Action, Sussex Cancer Fund, Macmillan, Horsham Alzheimers, the Chanctonbury Play Scheme, Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Help for Heroes, Springboard Project, Sussex Air Ambulance and Chestnut Tree House.

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PICTURING THE DISTRICT Artists have flocked to Horsham district inspired by the peoples and places to create a varied canvas that portrays a district of great personality and colour. Picturing the district is a masterpiece created out of local scenes that has many surprises.

Chanctonbury, Sussex Charles William Taylor.

Slinford Cottage, Gillian Hobbs.

he new temporary exhibition at Horsham

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Roxby Bott’s Billingshurst, a village that also

District Council’s Horsham Museum and Art

inspired Fox. There is inspiration across the District,

Gallery reveals how Horsham District, a land

including a back garden in Henfield by Mrs Wells.

inspired artists. It shows how the everyday is in

looming presence of Chanctonbury Ring, a

fact remarkable; from a cottage in Slinfold that

prehistoric hill fort enhanced by a crown of trees.

caught Gillian Hobbs’ eye, to one in Amberley that

The magisterial feature has caught the artist’s eye,

inspired R B Wilson to pick up the brush; and why

creating either an eye-catching view, or a

graves in a cemetery in the very centre of the

backdrop to everyday life going on its shadow.

district are so evocative, as seen by Gordon

Edward Wesson caught the mood of the scene in

Rushmer.

winter; Charles Taylor in full summer heat.

that lies between Brighton and London, has

Over the last 250 years the art world has been

Dominating the south of the District is the ever

Picturing the District is the perfect exhibition to

transformed from the introduction of water

start the District’s Year of Culture as it shows the

colours to contemporary art with all the various

rich and varied landscape that inspired artists,

art movements in between. Yet one thing has

actors, poets, playwrights, craftsmen, musicians

remained constant; the desire to paint landscapes,

and dancers, but also forms a backdrop to

to capture that magical essence that makes all of

activities and events that make the culture of the

us stand and stop to take in what we see. For

district.

Sidney Moss (RBA) it can be the industrial

Picturing the District opens on Saturday 5

workings of Amberley chalk pits, or for Mr Heath,

January till 25 March – a real visual treat to start

the windmill at Shipley. For others it can be the

the Year of Culture, is at Horsham Museum and Art

village high street, from Amy Scott’s Bramber to

Gallery, admission free www.horshammuseum.org

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PICTURING THE DISTRICT

Amberly chalk Pits, Sidney Moss.

Warnham Mill Bridge, Robertson.

Henfield Garden, Mrs Wells.

Billingshurst, Fox.

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HORSHAM DISTRICT YEAR OF CULTURE 2019

2019 READING CHALLENGE

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s part of Horsham District Year of Culture, your local libraries are inviting you to take part in our 2019 Reading Challenge. Join us in making 12 reading resolutions that we hope will inspire you, challenge you and connect you to fellow readers in the district.

The challenge is running in Horsham, Southwater, Storrington, Billingshurst, Steyning, Henfield and Pulborough Libraries. Join the challenge by popping in with your library card (or some ID) or by giving us a call. Find out how to contact your local library www.west sussex.gov.uk/find-my-nearest/library You might want to join as an individual reader, looking to kick start a reading habit or get out of a reading rut. Or perhaps you would like to join us as part of a reading group. Maybe create a new group with your colleagues?

However you choose to be involved, everyone is welcome to take up the challenge.

Sign up in any Horsham district library.

Please join us at any time, and don’t panic if you miss a month. It’s the taking part that counts!

At the end of the year join us for our celebration “Books Light Up Your Life” event, where everyone who has taken part will be

welcomed to Horsham Library to celebrate our year of shared reading.

The challenge itself is as follows: January read a novel based on a real person or event February read a book published over 100 years ago March read a collection of short stories April read a book under 150 pages May read a book that was banned at some point June read a translated book July read a book with a connection to Horsham District August read a book written by someone under the age of 30 September read a book recommended to you by a friend, librarian or neighbouring book group October read a prize winning book November read a children’s classic December read a book published this year

LANDSCAPE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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illustrate your own breath-taking landscape, (must be of a Landscape in the Horsham District) in any medium of your choice except photography.

This year the theme is landscapes of the Horsham District, this could be Horsham itself, Southwater, Slinfold, Pulborough or any other village and view in the Horsham District.

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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF Y E A R O F C U LT U R E 2 0 1 9 Crowds gathered at the official launch event for Horsham District’s 2019 Year of Culture celebrations in Horsham Park on Saturday 5 January.

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he free to attend launch event saw live entertainments throughout the afternoon with the opportunity to meet the Year of Culture team to find out more about just what the Year of Culture will have on offer throughout 2019.

The Year of Culture was officially declared open with a countdown by Horsham District Council’s Chairman Cllr Peter Burgess before a unique laser light show projected from Park House over Horsham’s iconic park.

The District is now well and truly set for a

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unique year of widespread cultural celebration which will see our District showcase world class musicians, multimillion selling authors and high profile actors alongside local brewers holding barnstorming music nights, ukulele jams, children’s parades, classical concerts, innovative sculptural installations and much more.

There will be a number of major ‘firsts’ for the District as part of the Year. The first ever large scale outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream, which will take place at Knepp Castle, the first ever Horsham Film

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Festival, the first ever Sussex Comedian of the Year competition and the first ever project to include projections and lights in a variety of town and village locations.

Commenting on the launch event Horsham District Council Chairman Cllr Peter Burgess said: “Thanks to the many of you who came along on Saturday to enjoy our launch event and find out more about how they can get involved with the Year of Culture.

“The event provided a great flavour of things to come throughout 2019. What I think is particularly inspiring is that the vast range of events and activities on offer are not just for people to go and watch, but people can also take part in themselves too – for many, they will be trying things out for the first time and finding they may have hidden talents.

“It’s also great that lots of the activities are completely free to attend for all to enjoy.

“I would encourage as many of you as possible to check out all the activities and events on offer. Enjoy the year.”

At the outset, we set out to get as many local people as possible involved to find new talents in their own communities, and to also invite in visitors from far and wide to discover just what we have to offer. This is a chance to really put us

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on the cultural and heritage map and gain us the recognition we deserve.

The key to searching out all the amazing activities is the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 website. Check it out at www.hdculture2019.co.uk You can also follow the Year of Culture on Twitter @HDculture2019, Instagram @HDculture2019 and on Facebook, facebook.com/HDculture2019, where you can find up to minute events listings and booking details, regular updates and live commentaries on everything that’s going on and the reactions to it.

Don’t forget our hard copy programme which gives an excellent taster of what’s planned. The first programme covers off January to June and the second programme will cover July to December.

Programmes are available at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, The Capitol, leisure and sports centres in the District, Steyning Bookshop, all libraries throughout the District and many other outlets, as well as in a downloadable version on the website.

Take the chance to get involved, explore the District, share with your friends and discover what a wonderful place the Horsham District is.

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ROUND UP OF AUTUMN EVENTS

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ur 17 October Beetle meeting with 6 games per table. Some completions were hilarious, discovies of new species included! Points totted up - a shock when Kris realised she'd won! Her birthday was celebrated too with a butterfly decorated cake, lovely flowers, followed by refreshments (you know the drill!).

On 31 October Ron Marsh spoke on recycling, what to and what not to. Ron was attired in a coat and hat made from recycled items with a bunch of 'what to' dangling from his waist. He looked dashingly colourful! Interesting was the process from collection point to final solution and knowledge of more items we could recycle.

Carolyn visited us on 14 November, relating a poignant survival story in a Hong Kong POW Camp under the Japanese during WWII before American liberation in 1945. A baby when, together with her parents and many others, they experienced cruelty and starvation. Her mother with a kept sewing needle, managed to scrounge discarded clothing, unpicking the seams, saving the thread and using this to make clothes for Carolyn. The surviving clothes, beautifully stitched, were available to see.

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LOCAL AUTHOR LIZ VAUGHAN

A HISTORY OF HORSHAM’S PRIVATE SCHOOLS 1887-1990

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oday the fascinating story of the network of Horsham’s private boys and girls schools has been almost wiped from history, like chalk dust from the blackboard. However after nearly twenty years research, former teacher Elizabeth Vaughan, has rescued those faint traces left by the dust of history and created a fascinating story that lights up, like the new digital whiteboard, the history of Horsham’s private schools from 1887-1990. Horsham was a hot bed of private education. Middle class parents were deserting the state system and sending their young to private schools to become the leaders of postWorld War one Britain. Schools such as Horsham College, Springfield Park Preparatory School, Heron’s Ghyll, Forest Grange, Parkfield, The Manor House or St Peter’s School, St John’s College, Causeway School, Gringley are just some of the 21 recorded in the book.

Using first-hand oral and written accounts by former pupils, adverts from the local press, prospectuses and photographs as well as a thorough knowledge of the

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town’s history Elizabeth has woven a series of mini essays that tell the history of each school. In addition Liz has added the human touch by using the memories of real pupils – Mrs Monro Higg at the Causeway School wore a pink angora jumper and Miss Neve at Heron’s Ghyll was remembered as having a lovely smile and a good sense of humour. That school targeted the daughters of gentlemen who went hunting with the Horsham and Crawley Hunt, and some of the former pupils were presented at court. This reveals a hidden side to Horsham and how the town functioned in time that is so close, yet so distant in so many ways.

A few of the pupils at these schools went on to achieve national and international fame, including the popular author Hammond Innes who attended Causeway School, Donald Campbell, who later broke eight world water speed records attended The Manor House School opposite, and of course, the actress Virginia Mckenna went to Heron’s Ghyll.

With numerous photographs, delightful

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sketches and fascinating quotes “The Best Years of your Life? A History of Horsham’s Private Schools 1887-1990” is a real treat that rewards the reader with real insights in to Horsham. Those that read it will willingly give Elizabeth Vaughan a Gold star and an apple.

The Best years of your life? by Elizabeth Vaughan is available only from Horsham Museum and Art Gallery where Elizabeth

has worked as a volunteer for over 20 years.

Published by the Friends of Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, the book has been designed by Edwina Wilsher who has recently joined the Friends and also volunteers at the Museum. “The Best Years of your Life? A History of Horsham’s Private Schools 1887-1990” a fully illustrated paperback is available at £9.50.

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S O U T H WAT E R C Y C L I N G Horsham District gears up for more healthy bike rides this year.

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orsham District Council’s Sports Development team together with local volunteer ride leaders are set to organise more healthy bikes rides this year following last year’s successful ‘Horsham District Health Rides’ pilot progamme.

'Horsham District Health Rides' are free social bike rides for starter-level cyclists. They are a great way to improve cycling ability, socialise with others and develop new skills. All participants need is a working bicycle and the ability to ride.

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over a longer period, from February to November, and new rides have been added to the Programme.

Routes around Warnham, via Pedlar’s Way to Southwater and to Sumner’s Pond in Barns Green will be available in addition to the established 6K Shelley ride route and longer two and three hour rides. There will be more emphasis on road riding during winter months and more off-road rides during the summer, spring and autumn.

Bikes of different sizes and types are also available to borrow free of charge for those who need them.

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LOCAL AUTHOR JOHN SNELLING

MIXED FRUIT FROM A SUSSEX TREE Local Horsham author and Rotary member, John Snelling, introduces a fascintating collection of his stories, essays, poems and plays, with a dash of history and Sussex.

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magine if you will a long train journey, during which you start chatting with the stranger opposite and realise later that a couple of hours have passed easily by, full of fascinating anecdote, light and shade, wit and wisdom; an all too rare treat in our hectic but increasingly isolated modern life. You part as new friends, vowing to stay in touch. That is how I felt on reading this little gem of a book for the first time. Storytelling in an easy conversational style.

‘If you want to be a writer, write’ was never more apposite than here. John has clearly been thinking and writing for most of his life, and the range of this collection is impressive. Social comedy, local history, the use of very different voices and some subtle and moving poetry.

The silver thread which runs through it all is that of a devoted and close family within and outside the Anglican church, with some deft pen-portraits of great men and womenwhomade a largely unsung difference tomany lives. As a record of vanished times,

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small scale and local, itwill be an ornament to any social history collection, and it fulfils an important role in the fast-disappearing narrative on which future historians and biographers will come to rely.

Amusing, thought-provoking, puckish and intimate by turns, peopled by types whomwewewill all knowfromour own lives, but never stereotypical, this is a quiet celebration of an English life which many of us will recognise with affection and nostalgiawithout everwishing to turn back the clock.

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Ruth Dean of the PTA explains: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Our Preloved Prom Sale is a great opportunity to offer an affordable alternative to the dilemma of buying a prom dress and accessories. The quality of the dresses offered for sale has been of a very high standard and we are pleased to say that this year we will also be selling sample dresses from the Southwater based â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Prom Boutiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Millais PTA is encouraging previous students and other Horsham residents to bring their own Prom dress and accessories along for the day and

allow Millais PTA to try and sell it on their behalf.

The Preloved Prom Sale will enable potential buyers to view and try the dresses on offer and purchase it that day.

The sale itself will be held at Millais School on Saturday 9th February 2018 11.30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm.

Anyone interested in selling their Prom dress should contact Millais PTA on 07780 676879 or email prelovedpromsales@gmail.com

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SOUTHWATER SOUTHWATER PARISH COUNCIL Southwater Parish Council Beeson House, Lintot Square Southwater, West Sussex RH13 9LA Parish Clerk: Mrs Catherine Tobin 01403 733202 www.southwater-pc.gov.uk Facebook: Southwater Parish Council http://www.facebook.com/southwater.c ouncil Twitter: @southwaterpc https://twitter.com/southwaterpc Southwater Community Police Office Opened in September 1996, the Southwater Community Police Office is a unique facility for Southwater, set up and run by volunteers from the Community. Place: Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater.

Contact: 01403 734417 Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 09:30 12:30 and 14:30 - 17:00

Community Information Board

Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Contact: Manager, Heather Clarke 01403 733954 southwaterpreschool@hotmail.co.uk.

Place: Scout Hut, Church Lane, Southwater Contact: Wendy 01403 730747 to add your name to waiting list wendyhlowis@btinternet.com

Tids and Tods Every Wednesday morning from 9.15 to 11.30am bring your child along for a morning of fun. £3.70 per family, age 0-4years.

Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 01403 733208 or email Leisure@southwater.net

Infinity Gymnastics Pre-school, general, acrobatic and freestyle gymnastics.

Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 07763186554 or email info@infinity-gymnastics.co.uk www.infinity-gymnastics.co.uk

FOR GIRLS AND BOYS Friday Night Club For ages 8 to 12 years, every Friday night come and let off some steam with sports, games, arts and crafts and sing or dance on the Wii. Cost £2 per child. 6.30pm- 8pm.

Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 01403 733208

FOR SMALL CHILREN Southwater Children and Family Centre Information, advice and guidance on any family related issues, such as childcare, health, benefits, employment and education.

Open Monday 9:00am - 3pm Open Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am 11:30am Place: Worthing Road, Southwater, RH13 9HA Contact: 01403 213570 or email southwater.cfc@westsussex.gov.uk www.westsussex.gov.uk/southwatercfc Southwater Village Hall Pre-School Caters for children from 2 years 4 months to reception age, providing them with a fun and stimulating environment where they learn through play and exploration with the care of a dedicated team. With a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted at their 2016 inspection, the pre-school offers morning and afternoon sessions, and three all-day sessions from 9.15am to 4pm on Mon, Tues & Thurs with the inclusion of a ‘lunch link’ session.

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Horsham Judo Club Every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm for all ages Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: Derek on 07778 670124 or email: derekdoingdiy@btinternet.com www.horshamjudoclub.com Southwater Guides Group Within the group we have units for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. All units offer a well balanced programme full of variety, fun and adventure. All groups (except 3rd Brownies) meet in the Scout and Guide HQ, Church Lane.

For all enquiries regarding our waiting lists, please contact: Sharon Berriman 01403 730703 2nd Southwater Scouts Our aim is to give youngsters in Southwater the opportunity to experience a wide range of fun activities - from crafts and games to camping and climbing - with other children of their own age. Scouting enables young people between 6 and 14 years of age to ‘learn by doing’.

Kids Like Us A club for Southwater children in the age range 4 – 11. Opening hours are 7.45am – 8.50am and 3.20pm – 6.00pm.

Place: Southwater Infant Academy, Worthing Road, Southwater, RH13 9JH Contact: 01403 730050 Southwater Youth Project A wide range of activities intended to meet the physical, mental, spiritual and social needs of children and young people. Various activities please check the website for details.

Contact: Angie Choat on 07795835905 or email angie@southwateryouthproject.org.uk West Sussex County Council Youth Service The Youth Service is there to support your move from childhood to adulthood. So, if you are between the ages of 11-25, you can access the Youth Service! www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk/ FOR OVER 50S Southwater U3A Southwater U3A (University of the Third Age) is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.

Contact: 01403 732851 www.u3a.org.uk Southwater Welcome Club A club for 55+. It runs every other

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Wednesday afternoon from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Activities and occasional entertainers, parties and outings.

Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: Deborah Bailey on 01403 731891 Southwater Young at Heart Two sessions for 50+s to meet others in an informal setting. Activities are available if you would like to participate. £3 per session including refreshments. Fridays 1.30 – 3.30pm.

Place: Beeston House, Lintot Square, Southwater.

Thursday Group Thursdays 10.00am - 12 noon Place: Southwater Sports Club Contact: Pat Chapman on 01403 730420 or Tina Andrews on 01403 731839 www.southwaterchurch.org.uk/southwa tertoungatheart.htm Sporting Moments Every Monday from 10am to 12pm, free gentle sports session for people with dementia and a family member. Come and meet others and enjoy the fun.

Place: Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ. Contact: Pauline on 01403 730190 Lavinia House Over 50s Club Wide range of social activities and events including music and dance, darts league, card clubs, exercise classes, crafts. Onsite café, hairdressing, chiropody and holistic therapies.

Transport from Southwater available Monday, Thursday and Friday. Ask about a free trial day.

Contact: 01403 751327 or email hubsandclubsadministrator@ageukhors hamdistrict.org.uk Southwater Dementia Club A small club for those over 50 with a diagnosis of dementia enabling loved ones to have a day of respite.All activities are dementia friendly and focus on individuals hobbies, interests and abilities.

A hot two course lunch is provided as well as other refreshments.

Place: Southwater Leisure Centre every Wednesday 10am -3pm

Contact: The Administrator on 01403 751327 to book a free trial day or for more information.

FOR ALL Argentine Tango Classes with Sandra and Santiago Monticelli Mondays (except the first Monday of every month) - from 7.30pm for beginners and 8.30pm intermediates.

Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: www.letstangouk.org, email: letstangouk@gmail.com or phone 07760 808642 Bingo Every other Wednesday afternoon 2 4pm. Cash prizes, raffle and refreshments. The more players the bigger the cash prizes!

Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: Teresa Longdon on 01403 732957 or bookings@southwatervillagehall.org.uk The Elsdon School of Dance Ballet and Modern tap dance classes for all ages. Now doing adult ballet.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT. Contact: Mrs Jackie Bearman on 01403 731578 Southwater Community First Responders CFR’s are volunteers who provide immediate care to those in their community who have fallen ill. The CFR’s are dispatched by the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb).

The aim of the group is to provide a service 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. If you think you can help in any way please call.

Contact: Team Leader: Pauline Flores-Moore on 07702 743776 or visit our website www.southwaterresponders.org.

Tea Dances Join Colin and Margret every second and fourth Friday of the month, for an afternoon of ballroom dancing.

Cost £3.20

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Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Contact: 01403 733208 Southwater Library Lintot Square, Southwater 01403 734660 southwater.library@westsussex.gov.uk Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm Sat 10am – 2pm Baby Rhyme Time (all babies and toddlers welcome) FREE Every Thursday 10.30-11.00am The Horsham & Shipley Community Project The Horsham & Shipley Community Project has breathed new life into the grounds of the Shipley football pitches just south of Horsham on the A272, by creating a range of facilities and activities for the local community.

- The Workshop Practice old skills and develop new in our Community Workshop. Fully equipped with modern equipment (particularly for woodworking).

Every Tuesday from 10.00am .

Contact: Phil on philipgibbs669@gmail.com or call 07786 070939 - Petanque Try a new sport.

The Shipley Petanque Club invite new comers to come along and give it a go on Tuesdays from 11.00am to 13.00 am.

Contact: Melanie on melcjrob@gmail.com - Walking Football Come and join the fun on Tuesday or Thursday mornings from 10.00am.

Contact: Phil on philipgibbs669@gmail.com or call 07786 070939 - ‘Vets’ Football Football for the over 35s.

Contact: Trev on 07817 957461 to find out more, or if you wish to arrange a ‘friendly’.

SPORTS CLUBS Southwater Badminton Club Every Thursday evening from 8-10pm in the Sports Hall at Southwater Leisure Centre. Both club and match players are welcome.

Place: Southwater Leisure Centre,

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Pevensey Road, Southwater, RH13 9XZ. Contact: James Tillier on 01403 730319 or Iain McLaren on 01403 731341 www.southwaterbadmintonclub.co.uk Southwater Watersports Centre Offering Watersports for all, they will train anyone from 8 to 80 and undertake Watersports safely whilst having as much pleasure as possible.

Group bookings welcome.

Place: Southwater Watersports Centre, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9UN Contact: 01403 734424 www.southwatersports.co.uk/ Southwater Bowls Club Bowls is a game for all ages! New members or visitors are welcome at any time.

Place: We play on the Green behind the Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater from April to September with a regular friendly roll up on Mondays from 1.30 to 4.00pm. We also play Short Mat Bowls in the Leisure Centre all year round on Tuesdays from 1.30 to 4.00pm October to April on Saturdays 9.00 to 11.00am.

Contact: Beryl on 01403 731761 or Tony on 01403 731177 or e-mail southwaterbowls@gmail.com www.southwaterbowlsclub.co.uk Southwater Leisure Centre Pevensey Road, Southwater West Sussex RH13 9XZ 01403 733208 www.southwater-pc.gov.uk Southwater Tuesday Night Badminton Club Open to all who enjoy badminton. New members welcome.

Place: Dial Post Village Hall, Tuesdays 8.15 – 10.15pm Contact: Peter Buckley on 01403 730449 PLACES OF WORSHIP/RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Holy Innocent’s Church Sunday Service at 10am (including Sunday School on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays), Wednesday Said Holy Communion at 10.30am and Saturday

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Morning Prayer at 9.30am. Tinies, Teddies & Todlers on Wednesdays at 1.45pm in term time.

Place: Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Contact: 01403 730229 or email office@southwaterchurch.org.uk www.southwaterchurch.org.uk Southwater Community Methodist Church Every Sunday at 10am. Other meetings including socials, creative groups and afternoon tea. Please check the website for details.

Place: Southwater Junior Academy, Southwater, RH13 1EH Contact: Rev Kath Jones on 01403 273454 or email hello@southwatermethodistchurch.org.uk www.southwatermethodistchurch.org.uk Elim Family Church Every Sunday at 10.30am. Please see the website for all our social events.

Place Southwater Village Hall, RH13 9BT Contact Dave Taylor on 07860 859253 or dave@elimfamilychurch.com, elimfamilychurch.com.

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous For anyone who wants to stop drinking. Every Monday evening 8.00 – 9.30pm. Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater, RH13 9BT Contact: 0845 769 7555 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Southwater Art Club We are an informal, friendly “self help” group. You will need to bring along a picture to work on and your own art materials.

Refreshments available (no extra cost).

Annual Membership £20.00 Workshop fees £4.00 per session (first session free). We welcome new members. Two Monday and two Wednesday afternoons per month from 1.30pm - 4pm Place: Southwater Leisure Centre Two Thursday evenings per month from 7.00pm - 10.00pm Place: Piper Room, Village Hall, Church Lane Contact: The Secretary on

bchrmunford30@tiscali.co.uk Full details including workshop dates are available on www.southwaterartclub.co.uk Southwater Dabblers Model Boat Club The Southwater Dabblers sail model yachts and boats at Southwater Country Park lake on most Sundays and Friday afternoons. The Group set up a wide range of organised, model boat sailing activities, sporting and leisure down at Southwater Country Park lake.

There are exciting races, set up for those who’d prefer a friendly challenge.

Place: Southwater Country Park, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater, RH13 9UN Contact: Chairman: Alan Woodroffe on 01903 264387 or email alan.woodroffe@googlemail.com http://dabblers.wikispaces.com Southwater Horticultural Society Your local, friendly gardening club, we meet on the third Wednesday of most months, for a range of interesting talks. Entrance free to members/£1 to non-members. Entrance to our Spring and Summer Shows is 50p per adult and we also run a plant sale every year for bargain hunters.

Place: Southwater Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater RH13 9BT Contact: Secretary: Nancy Brock on 01403 730449 or email: nancy.brock@macdream.net or just Google us!

Southwater Local History Club Our meetings are held at 7.30pm on the first Monday of each month.

Everyone welcome. Non Members £3.

Place: Beeson House, Lintot Square Contact: Chairman: Jeremy Senneck on 01403 731 247 www.southwaterhistory.co.uk Knit & Chat Group Held at Beeson House, Lintot Square every other Wednesday, from 10am 12noon. Contact: Linda Briggs on 01403 731133 for further details Southwater Angling Society Fishing at Castlewood Lake,

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Cripplegate Lane, Southwater. New members welcome. Pleasure and match fishing.Annual fee:- Adult £55.

Senior £40. Junior £12 (must be accompanied by an adult member).

Contact: Jim for more information on 01403 731779

Once a month from 2 – 4 pm (small charge for refreshments) Place: Southwater Leisure Centre, Pevensey Road, Southwater RH13 9XZ Contact: 01273 494300 / info@knowdementia.co.uk or visit our website www.knowdementia.co.uk

The Horsham & District Philatelic Society Meet 2pm on Mondays twice a month Place: Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater Contact: Angus Lincoln 01403 256275 / angus@lincoln.tc Visitors always welcome

Southwater Networking Business Group Place: The Lintot, Southwater on first Wednesday of the month Contact: Tracy Sambrook on 07921 863499 or Becky Patmore on 01403 886288 to find out more.

Know Dementia Memory Moments Café Please come and join us for an informal café including tea, coffee & cake, a little fun & laughter with games, talks, music, dance etc.

Everyone is welcome, especially those with memory problems and their family supporter.

Southwater Crochet and Knitting Group An opportunity to share ideas, help and support one another with projects or simply to knit or crochet with other people - all standards welcome from beginner to advanced.

Thursday evenings, 7.30 to 9.00pm.

Contact: Laila on 079 3299 5530 for venue and further details

SOUTHWATER USEFUL NUMBERS Castlewood Primary School 01403 734822 East Surrey A&E 01737 768511 Gas Leaks Trasco 0800 111999 Horsham Hospital 01403 227000 Meals on Wheels 01403 265280 National Rail Enquiries 0845 7484950 NHS 111 Power Cut Helpline 0845 6070999 Public Transport Helpline 0870 6082608 South East Water 0845 215100 Southwater Dental Practice 01403 732016 Southwater Junior School 01403 730475 Southwater Leisure Centre 01403 733208 Southwater Village Hall 01403 732957 Sussex Police 101 The Village Surgery (GP) 01403 730016 The Southwater Infant Academy 01403 733254 Email info@horshampublications.com with additions and corrections.

Printing Quality printing, just one of your ingredients for successful marketing communications.

Make time and call 01403 216 120 to find how we can enhance your marketing and communications.

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WHAT’S ON HORSHAM TIME WELL SPENT EVENTS

Thousands of scouts and their parents from

district along with objects and photographs

across the town early afternoon. Carfax

to provide a sense of place.

Thursday 21st February

Bandstand. Organised by Horsham Weald

Horsham Charity Pancake Races

and Horsham West District Scouts.

Up to 30 Business and Charity teams of four compete in fancy dress along with mascots

Accents on the Landscape - Ancient Churches of West Sussex by Gordon Rushmer

HORSHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

for coveted trophies.

30 March 2019 - 1 June 2019 Gordon described this exhibition as: “A

Carfax. Organised by Horsham Rotary

Picturing the District

painter's rural rides in search of the hidden

supported by HDC, Food Rocks and partners.

5 January 2019 - 25 March 2019

delights and details”. After 18 months of

Over 200 years artists have flocked to

cycling across West Sussex capturing the

Sunday 24th March Horsham District

Horsham district inspired by the peoples and

essence of the ancient churches that

Showcase Tour

places to create a varied canvas that portrays

populate the Sussex countryside, Gordon has

Around 30 Piazza Italia/American/English/VW

a district of great personality and colour.

created an artistic monument and record.

air cooled cars, vans and bikes tour special

Picturing the district is a masterpiece created

Contact Museum & Art Gallery, 9 Causeway,

events in 6 towns throughout Horsham

out of local scenes that has many surprises.

Horsham,

District. Start from CH (TBC) ends at

From George Robertson to Roxby Bott artists

West Sussex RH12 1HE.

Leonardslee. Organised by HDC E Dev

have revealed the district to be an amazing

Tel: 01403 254959 or visit

With partners across District.

place.

www.horshammuseum.org

Saturday & Sunday 1st/2nd April

The Beautiful Game: A History of Football in

CATS PROTECTION HORSHAM

Sussex Guild Craft Show

Horsham District

Members of the Guild will be exhibiting their

12 January 2019 - 30 March 2019

Sun 3rd Feb Homing Show

fine crafts. Parkside.

To mark the start of Horsham District’s Year

Broadbridge Heath Village Centre

Organised by Sussex Guild.

of Culture the Museum is producing an

11 am – 2 pm

exhibition looking at the history of football

Wed 20th Feb Fundraiser x 2 tables

Easter Holiday 6th to 22nd April

across Horsham District. The exhibition will

Pavilions, Horsham Park

The Bunny Hunt Town Trail

include objects and images from the

10 am – 2 pm

Up to 30 businesses apply to be in the Easter

Museum’s collections, along with a range of

Sat 13th April Fundraiser

trail for children and their parents.

writing, stories, footage, images and objects

Roffey Millenium Hall

Town Centre.

contributed by some of Horsham District’s

2 pm – 4 pm

Organised by Horsham Rotary.

own football clubs.

Sun 12th May Homing Show

Supported by HDC E Dev.

Broadbridge Heath Village Centre Brangwyn in Horsham

11 am – 2 pm

Good Friday 19th April

9 February 2019 - 23 March 2019

Sat 18th May Fundraiser

Horsham Piazza Italia 2019

Sir Frank Brangwyn RA, one of the leading

Horsham Hospital Fete

14th Easter Italian Festival. Celebration of

20th century artists, came to Christ’s Hospital

1 pm – 4 pm

fast cars, Italian Food and Culture. Town

School in 1913 to design and paint 16 wall

Sat 8th June Fundraiser

Centre.

murals depicting incidents in the history of

Barns Green Village Hall

Organised by HDC E Dev.

the Christian church. Due to World War One

1 pm – 3 pm

With commercial and voluntary partners.

they took 10 years to complete. Brangwyn

Details on 01403 854464 or visit

gave the school 7 cartoons, or preparatory

www.horsham.cats.org.uk

Easter Saturday 20th April

designs for the murals which carry signs of

Horsham Easter Festival

their use.

HORSHAM NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The Written Word: a Literary Life of

Are you interested in nature? Then the

Horsham District

Horsham Natural History Society is perfect

Easter Monday 22nd April

30 March 2019 - 22 June 2019

for you. Our members enjoy all aspects of

Horsham Piazza Italia 2019

Shelley, Conan Doyle, Belloc, Hornung,

natural history, and the more experienced

14th Easter Italian Festival. Celebration of

Brown, Pope, Lintott – this area of West

and knowledgeable members are pleased to

fast cars, Italian Food and Culture. Town

Sussex has proved to be birthplace, host and

share their expertise with others.

Centre.

inspiration (as well as tomb) of many writers

We welcome new members. You do not

Windows Organised by HDC E Dev.

spanning the last 400 years. This exhibition

need to be an expert, just have a keen

With commercial and voluntary partners.

tells the brief stories of these and many

interest in the countryside and the wildlife

Sunday 28th April

others, illustrated with examples of their

that is in it. We are a very friendly

Horsham Scouts St. Georges Day Parade

work to celebrate the literature of the

organisation with lively meetings, but the

New Easter themed market day.

Carfax TBC.

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emphasis is on enjoyment and gaining

THE CAPITOL HORSHAM

VEGAN FEST HORSHAM

courses, or field trips.

Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four

Vegan Fest Horsham will be at the Drill Hall

If you would like to find out more, please

Mon 28 - Tue 29 Jan 2019 , Various Times

in Denne Road, Horsham on Saturday 23rd

come along to our Monday evening

Ramin Karimloo - From Now On Tour

February 2019 from 10.30am till 4.30pm.

meetings, which always include fascinating

Wed 30 Jan 2019 , 7:30pm

The entrance fee is £2.00 per person (under

talks on a wide range of subjects, many with

NT Live: I'm Not Running (12A)

16’s free) and all profits will be going jointly

an international appeal.

Thu 31 Jan 2019 , 7pm

to The Born Free Foundation and Animals

Monday meetings at 7.30pm in Wesley Hall,

The Little Mix Experience

Asia (UK registered charities). For further

London Road, Horsham, RH12 1AN. Free car

Fri 1 Feb 2019 , 6pm

details visit Vegan Fest Horsham’s Facebook

parking behind the hall.

Metropolitan Opera Live: Carmen (Bizet)

page or email veganfesthorsham@gmail.com

4 February – The Scillies and More – Angela

Sat 2 Feb 2019 , 5:55pm

Sexton

UK Pink Floyd Experience

11 February – Churchyards and Verges,

Sat 2 Feb 2019 , 7:30pm

Unlikely Nature Reserves – Su Reed

Exhibition on Screen: Young Picasso

Saturday 2 March 10am-4pm & Sunday 3 March

18 February – The Two Rogers 2018 – Roger

Tue 5 & Tue 12 Feb 2019,

10am-3pm. County Hall North (Parkside), Chart

Mason and Roger Patterson

Various Times

Way, Horsham RH12 1XH.

25 February – Members Evening – Short

HFS Closely Observed Trains (15)

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presentations from members

Mon 11 Feb 2019 , 8pm

4 March – Birds of the Long White Cloud:

Tom Gates Live On Stage

Some birds of New Zealand and observations

Thu 14 - Sun 17 Feb 2019 , Various Times

on their conservation – Tim Thomas

Robert White - The Tank Top Tour

On Saturday 2nd February at 1.15pm a S.O.S.

11 March – A Few Observations of Sussex –

Tue 19 Feb 2019 , 7:30pm

Climate Emergency Day Meeting is taking place

Roger Patterson

NT Encore: The Tragedy of

in Horsham Library, open to the general public.

Everyone is welcome.

King Richard The Second (12A)

In attendance will be people from

www.hnhs.org.uk

Wed 20 Feb 2019 , 7pm

environmental groups from Horsham, Steyning,

Ollie Heath - Let's Make Music!

Worthing, Chichester, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint,

Thu 21 Feb 2019 , 2:30pm

Keymer and Dorking. The aim being to discuss

Kast Off Kinks

the climate emergency, planned regional

Horsham Children's Parade 2019 is a fun,

Fri 22 Feb 2019 , 7:30pm

actions and agree collaboration. The meeting is

joyous and creative event, which will take

Los Endos: Ultimate Genesis

organised by Carrie Cort the founder of Sussex

place on Sunday 7th July 2019 as an official

Sat 23 Feb 2019 , 7:30pm

Green Living, an environmental awareness and

part of Horsham District Year of Culture

The Best of Queen

education community group. Carrie co-founded

2019 and the Rotary Club of Horsham's

Thu 28 Feb 2019 , 7:30pm

the Horsham Repair Café with fellow WSCC

annual family event, Funday Sunday.

Go Now: The Music of

voluntary Waste Prevention Advisor Jill Shuker,

You may have recently seen the event

The Moody Blues

the Horsham Quakers and is supported by

featured as an “Upcoming Highlight” in the

Fri 1 Mar 2019 , 7:30pm

about 70 volunteers (mainly from the Horsham

HDYOC programme.

Sooty's Magic Show

District).

Share and/or pledge from as little as £2 at

Sat 2 Mar 2019 , Various Times

Please come arrive at 1.15pm for a photo

www.spacehive.com/horsham-childrens-

Metropolitan Opera Live: La Fille Du

outside the library followed at 1.30pm by the

parade.

Regiment

meeting where everyone will be invited to

Find out more, share and retweet from:

Sat 2 Mar 2019 , 5:55pm

share their voice and ideas.

Facebook:

Juan Martin in Concert

www.facebook.com/horshamchildrensparade

Sun 10 Mar 2019 , 7:30pm

Please send your forthcoming events by email

Facebook event: Twitter: @HappyAccts

www.thecapitolhorsham.com

to editor@horshampublications.com

knowledge, whether it is from lectures,

HORSHAM CHIDREN’S PARADES

KINDER LIVING SHOW

UNITED WE STAND

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Equipment Hire & Sales

Private Wealth Mortgages 25

Services

King & Stevens 14

Painting / Decorating /

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Plastering Services

Bathrooms

Homes for Sale

Tony Billings 37

Bathe in Safety 13

At Home Estate and Lettings

Pest Control

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The Pest Man 4

Onsite Cycles 44

Brock Taylor Estate Agents 56

Planning Services

Building Services / Carpentry /

Fascias / Soffits / Gutters

WPS Planning 51

Handyman

Just Gutters 52

Plumbing / Heating / Boiler

Southwater Building Sol’ns 24

P Green House Maint. 23

Services

Tru English Bespoke Joinery 15

Funeral Services

JV Plumbing & Heating 53

Business & Professional

Ballard & Shortall 27

Printing/Graphic Design

Bridge / Forever Living 53

Garden & Landscaping Serv’s

Services

Care Services

Bury Hill Landsc’pe Supplies 37

Foundry Press 49

The Village Home Care 53

JRC Garden Care 22

Roofing Contractor

Car Services / Sales

Leyton Landscapes 36

G & S Roofing & Guttering 9

Mercury Car sales 4

MPB Gardening Services

Hazelhurst Roofing 53

Nightingale Service Centre 41

Southwater 44

Solicitors

Tanbury 37

REM Landscapes 15

Flackwoods Solicitors 22

Care Services

Health & Wellbeing

Smith Gadd & Co 13

Atlas Mobility 34

Absolute Health & Fitness 33

Sports Equipment

The Village Home Care 53

Back to Health Clinics 37

Jim Hill Sports 41

Carpet / Flooring

F360 Hub..15

Stairlifts

Berwicks of Horsham 28/29

Claire's Nails & Beauty 53

Atlas Stairlifts 34

James For Carpets 5

Transform Health & Beauty

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Clubs

Clinic 1

Horsham Swim School 17

Southwater Leisure Centre 45

IT / Web Design Services

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Horsham District Coun’l 35/26

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W S County Council 17

Absolutely Kitchens,

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Alexander Kitchens 2

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Fox Croft Interiors 15

Park House Kitchens 43

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Sussex Kitchen Designs 27

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Electricians

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Tax Adept

Business Tax

ACCOUNTANTS

SAVING TAX AHEAD OF THE 5TH APRIL YEAR END

With the end of the tax year quickly approaching, now is the opportune time to make sure you are utilising any reliefs available to you. Here, we outline some of the key strategies to consider implementing into your business and personal financial plans.

Utilising capital allowances Many businesses are able to claim a 100% Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) on the first portion of expenditure on most types of plant and machinery (excluding cars). During the 2018 Autumn Budget, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced an increase in the AIA from £200,000 to £1 million. The increase will apply to expenditure incurred from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020. It is therefore crucial to time your purchase of business equipment carefully, in order to make the most of the increase.

Planning for your retirement It is never too early to begin planning for a comfortable retirement. A handful of restrictions and allowances exist, and these should be taken into consideration when making pension contributions. www.taxadept.co.uk

The amount of annual pension contributions on which tax relief is available is restricted to the higher of £3,600, or the amount of UK relevant earnings. Any contributions in excess of the annual allowance will generally be taxable. The annual allowance is currently between £10,000 and £40,000 depending on your income.

Retaining profit Extracting profit from your business in a tax-efficient manner is key.

The Dividend Allowance reduced to £2,000 in April 2018, and the question of whether it is beneficial to take a salary or bonus as opposed to a dividend requires consideration.

A salary or bonus is generally taxdeductible for a business, whereas dividends are taken after corporation tax has been paid. However, a salary or bonus can carry up to 25.8% in combined employer and employee National Insurance contributions.

How we can help The strategies outlined above detail just some of the ways in which you may be able to minimise your tax liability ahead of the 5 April tax year end. Tax Adept offers a wealth of information and advice which is specifically designed to help you and your business.

You can find further information on tax-saving measures in the Resources section of our website: www.taxadept.co.uk. If you would like tailored advice, the team at Tax Adept are happy to help. Please contact us via telephone on 01403 750046, or visit our website.