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Aviation thriller premieres A Dark Reflection warns viewers of the dangers of aerotoxic syndrome Benjamin Coren

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Horsham transformed into Hollywood on Thursday, February 26, when The Capitol theatre hosted the premiere screening of A Dark Reflection, the latest film by Horsham based Fact Not Fiction Films.

The red carpet was out on North street and the stars, filmmakers and guests filled the cinema to see the thriller which follows two journalists exposing the effects and dangers of aerotoxic syndrome.

Director, Tristan Loraine is a former BA airline pilot who in 2006 had to retire following repeated exposure to contaminated air onboard aircraft he flew. His story inspired him to create A Dark Reflection and a number of documentaries about contaminated air on aircraft.

The film follows the story of two journalists played by Georgina Sutcliffe and Rita Ramnani who are Continued on Page 18 & 19

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Police have closed down a cannabis growing site in Partridge Green.

At 12.52pm on Sunday, February 22, following information from members of the public, police executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant to search a disused warehouse on the Star Road trading estate,

Partridge Green. Inside they found 100 baby cannabis plants and some 250 mature plants.

Later the same day a 41-year old Brighton man was arrested at his home address, on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis. He was later released on police bail until May 20, while enquiries continue.

Man arrested in connection with Horsham courier fraud A man has been arrested in connection with a courier fraud in Horsham.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

Police are investigating a fraud where a 64-year-old woman from Horsham has been conned

into believing her card had been used fraudulently in London and thought she checked with the police that the phone call was genuine. She handed £4,000 over to a man she thought was a courier for the police.

The man remains in custody in London.

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Nicola Ferdinando and Davey Pearson A two tone dress, sold at Roman Originals has seen the entire world divided after a photo of the dress went viral.

The dress, which is exclusively produced by Roman was much discussed as to wether it was blue and black or white and gold.

The dress was confirmed to be blue and black and varying views were due to differences in how the brain perceives colour and lighting conditions.

Roman has seen a surge in sales of the £50 dress since the image went

viral.

Nicola Ferdinando, store manager at Roman’s Horsham branch said: “It’s been crazy in here, people were coming in on Saturday queuing up to buy the dress. It’s been great fun and there’s been a real buzz.”

Roman Originals have produced a gold and white dress in the same design for comic relief which was sold in a charity auction.

You can still buy the dress, modeled by District Post director, Davey Pearson, at Roman in Swan Walk, Horsham.

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BBH parish council gather to protest Former Christ’s Hospital pupil awarded against more village development the Victoria Cross

Crown copyright Photo credit to read-Cpl Jamie Peters RLC It was announced in the news on February 26, 2015, that Lance Corporal Joshua Leakey, 27, 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, has been awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for his heroism in Afghanistan in 2013.

He received this honour at a ceremony at Lancaster House, London on Wednesday, February 25.

Josh is the first Old Blue (former Christ’s Hospital pupil 1999 -2006) to receive a VC since the First World War. Head Master, John Franklin said: “Christ’s Hospital congratulates Josh on receiving the VC, an award

of the highest valour. We are immensely proud of his achievement.”

Josh’s former houseparent commented: “Josh was a hardworking and lively pupil. I remember thinking that if I was ever on the battlefield, Josh would be the dependable person I would like by my side.”

After leaving Christ’s Hospital, Josh went on to study Military History at Kent University.

Three Old Blues have won VCs and one won a George Cross, the most recent was Lieutenant Colonel Wilfrith Elstob in March 1918 at the age of 29.

Around 130 people gathered last Saturday, February 28, to show their concern about possibly losing a much cherished open space if a development of 165 houses, a care home and staff accommodation is allowed on the fields to the north of Broadbridge Heath.

Horsham District Council’s current planning policy says that there should be no development north of the established edge of Broadbridge Heath village as this would encroach on the strategic gap between itself and Warnham.

The Horsham District Planning Framework, which extends planning policy into the future, has not yet been formally approved and so a developer has taken this opportunity to argue that the district cannot formally demonstrate a 5 year land supply for new housing.

The developer claims it can ignore planning policy and build north of Broadbridge Heath as long as “any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.”

The original application to build was refused by HDC last June but the developer has appealed.

The decision of the planning inspector at a hearing that has started this week is likely to depend on how lawyers for HDC and the developer can persuade him to interpret plan-

Photo by Davey Pearson ning law and overturn two of the original objections that were made.

Broadbridge Heath Parish Council will be speaking against the development.

Parish councillor Jonathan England, said: “It is hard for Broadbridge Heath Parish Council to add technical arguments to HDC’s objections that the development would bring harm to the environment and the listed building, Swan Ken, but this show of support should allow the Parish Council to demonstrate significant harm felt by local residents if these well

loved, widely used fields were lost under buildings and roads.

“The Parish Council will also point out that the infrastructure to be provided to mitigate the 2000 houses in the West of Horsham Development is not yet in place and proven to be effective. Indeed, the infrastructure providers, West Sussex County Council, are presently underfunded by £14M. We will argue that further development in Broadbridge Heath during this period of uncertain infrastructure delivery will significantly harm Broadbridge Heath.”

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Horsham District Councilor finds a Horsham district council new lease of life through Brit Chiro to raise flag to mark Commonwealth Day 2015

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I came to Brit Chiro as an emergency with my back locked. I couldn’t move. I’d been having back pain for some time and knew it was getting worse when I couldn’t bend to put my socks on in the morning but did not really pay enough attention to the symptoms.

I lead a hectic lifestyle running my own building company, being a District Councillor and Chairman of Horsham District Council. My life now consists of sitting at dif-

ferent desks and computers, jumping in and out of cars dashing from one meeting to another. As a young man I was in heavy engineering and abused my back getting into awkward positions and too much heavy lifting.

Brit Chiro & Charlene were extremely professional giving me an initial consultation, x-rays to my back and then treatment allowing me to move again and releasing all the pain. All on the first visit.

I had been attending osteopaths and other chiropractors for years but none had ever taken x-rays but pulled me and twisted in all directions.

Since going to Brit Chiro, I now

have full movement again and can nearly touch my toes!

Seeing a vast improvement in my overall wellbeing my wife visited Brit Chiro as she had been complaining for many years of pains in her neck shoulders and right arm.

Again x-rays revealed that at some stage in her life she had had some trauma to her neck and is now undergoing treatment. After just a few treatments the pain has gone and she is slowly getting full movement back in her shoulders and arms.

It is very satisfying to watch businesses like Brit Chiro grow in the Horsham District and Horsham District Council are pleased to support and encourage business in Horsham.

Horsham District Council will commemorate Commonwealth Day 2015 by raising the Commonwealth flag on the front of its Park House building at 10.00am, Monday, March 9.

More than 730 Commonwealth flags will be raised in locations throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK overseas territories and Commonwealth countries in recognition of Commonwealth Day 2015.

Heads of State and Prime Ministers, Lord Mayors and Mayors, local authorities, schools and colleges, scout and guide associations, Sea, Army and Air Cadets and many others will join to raise more than 730 Commonwealth Flags in a shared celebration of this amazing family of nations that encompasses the globe.

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its second year, is again catching the imagination of thousands of participants from all walks of life, inspiring them to join with others throughout the Commonwealth.

As a collective public expression of commitment to the Commonwealth, it enables participants to show appreciation for the values the Commonwealth upholds, and the opportunities offered for friendship and cooperation with fellow Commonwealth citizens around the world.

For the first time in maritime history, the Commonwealth flag will be raised onboard all ships belonging to the fleets of the world’s leading cruise lines, P&O & Cunard Line, wherever they may be travelling in the world.

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St Catherine’s Hospice Fair moves to the South Lodge Hotel for 2015

South Lodge Hotel, near Horsham, is to be the new venue for the St Catherine’s Hospice Garden and Local Produce Fair this year.

Taking place on Thursday, May 14, the Fair has gathered the likes of Jean Griffin, BBC voice of gardening on local BBC radio and ambassador for the fair, Donna Spencer of Thakeham Homes, Edward Jackson of Strutt and Parker and David Connell, Nichola Budd and Chef Jonathan Piers of South Lodge Hotel to the volunteer organising team of New Horizons.

David Connell, General Manager for Exclusive Hotels and Venues at South Lodge Hotel, stated: “We are

delighted to support St Catherine’s Hospice by hosting the Garden and Local Produce Fair this year at South Lodge Hotel.

“St Catherine’s is close to our heart and have been one of our charity partners for the past two years so we are always looking for ways to help and support them in as many ways as we can and the fair is a perfect fit for us.

“Not only are the gardens at South Lodge one of our most redeeming features but local produce plays a significant part in our food philosophy, in particular in the Camellia Restaurant, so the synergy between us is perfect and we are

looking forward to working with New Horizons to make the event as successful as possible.”

The Fair offers over 50 stalls creating a ‘mini chelsea’ in the heart of West Sussex, including many specialist plants growers and an array of local produce.

Doors open at 8:30am to 10:30am, tickets are £4 per person and can be booked by calling Paula on 01293 447367.

All money raised goes to St Catherine’s’ Hospice New Horizons Appeal that continues to fund a community nurse each year through local people attending events such as this.

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Horsham town centre shop lifting Horsham landscapers suspect arrested after public appeal to compete at Hampton Court Flower Show A woman sought for questioning over shoplifting in Horsham town centre has been arrested.

The 21-year old local woman was arrested on Sunday, February 22, and, in agreement with the shop, has accepted a process of community resolution.

Her arrest follows a public appeal by Sussex Police for information on Friday, February 20.

Enquiries to trace two other suspects were also made during the appeal, one for a man suspected of theft from WH Smith on four occasions in July, November and December last year and February this year. He is described as white and elderly, wearing a black coat with

a white motif on the back shoulder area.

The other was a white man in his late teens with ginger hair, who is suspected of stealing various items from the Co-op in North Parade on four occasions, two in February last year and two in April last year.

PC James Munden stated: "These enquiries are part of Operation Retail, an ongoing initiative aimed at reducing and detecting shoplifting in Horsham District. We currently have a new radio scheme in place in Horsham town centre and we would welcome new shop members. It allows members to communicate with each other and the police.

"We are also setting up a new website in place which has been put together with the local Community Safety Partnership and which will be live from March 2015. This will allow members of the Shopwatch schemes to see photos of known offenders. If anybody would like any further information on how to join please contact us at the Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team by emailing horsham.shopwatch@ sussex.pnn.police.uk.”

Anyone with information regarding the suspects should email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 295 of 20/2, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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RHS Hampton Court facts and figures 1. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2. It’s also 500 years since Cardinal Wolsey, Henry VIII’s trusted advisor commissioned builders to lay the foundations of Hampton Court Palace (building was completed in 1540) 3. The show covers 34 acres and is the largest annual flower show in the world 4. It takes 11 months to plan

5. Approximately 140,000 visitors attend each year 6. The Floral Marquee is 6750 square metres, big enough to house an FA football pitch 7. During show week, visitors consume around: 48,501 cups of fair-trade tea and coffee 15,029 rounds of sandwiches and 1,500 baguettes 14,868 glasses of champagne 5,598 flower pot muffins

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Henfield resident goes Light at the Edge of the World to Parliament to help launch charity report

Henfield resident, Greta Coleman, 83, joined other carers, patients and MPs from across the political parties in Parliament yesterday, Wednesday, February 25, for the launch of the British Lung Foundation’s (BLF) idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patient experience report launch.

Greta met with her MP, Nick Herbert, to discuss the realities of care for those living with the disease, highlighted in this new report. The report draws from first hand experiences of patients and carers and makes it clear that there is a lack of consistency between the best practice standards and the realities of care for those living from IPF. Greta Coleman, who attended the launch on Wednesday, said: “IPF kills so many people every year in the UK and the number has been rising for decades, yet still no one

knows what causes it and still there is no cure.

“I was happy that my MP came along to support those affected by IPF and I hope this launch will help us raise awareness about this terrible disease.”

Ruth Fleming, IPF Project Manager at the British Lung Foundation, also stated: “IPF is a devastating lung condition which severely impacts the lives of those affected, their families and carers. We need to take huge steps to improve awareness among both the public and policy makers in order to make real inroads in improving patients’ lives.

“The launch of this report is one of many ways the British Lung Foundation has been campaigning to highlight the needs of IPF patients and carers across the UK and help give IPF the prioritisation it deserves.”

Last month, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published their quality standards on IPF, designed to improve care, after considering feedback from the BLF submitted on behalf of IPF patients and carers following an online survey.

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You will have seen landscapes that look like photographs, where the artist has attempted to recreate with the pallet what the eye sees.

Andy Waite is different – he sees the landscape but transforms it into a very contemporary view that makes his work highly sought after.

Now visitors to Horsham Museum & Art Gallery can see recent examples of his work in Light at the Edge of the World: The Art of Andy Waite. This

stunning exhibition is being supported by Toovey’s Auctioneers and Valuers, who take pride in encouraging talent as well as sponsoring more historical cultural works.

The exhibition, will enable the public to see over 20 works by the Arundel-based artist who is making a name for himself throughout the South East and London.

Andy’s paintings contain multiple layers of artistic expression, drawing inspiration from surrounding views.

Visitors will be bowled over by the impact of the oil paintings, not only the colours but also the techniques, as together they create a visual delight. Though very contemporary in approach, creating abstraction out

of the landscapes, they also echo old masters at their most revolutionary, notably Turner and Constable.

Light at the Edge of the World: The Art of Andy Waite runs from Saturday, March 7, to April 26, at Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum & Art Gallery.

The oil paintings are for sale, and thanks to the Own Art Scheme an interest free loan up to £2,000 is available to help purchase Andy’s pictures that you will want to see again and again.

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. The Museum is also open on Good Friday and Easter Monday, 11am to 4pm. Admission free.

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£42k investment brings Reader Photo: Horsham Park benefits to sports players

Sports players from across the district will benefit from the newly refurbished multi-purpose outdoor playing surface at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, thanks to a £42,000 investment from Horsham District Council.

The extensive refurbishment programme has seen the old playing surface replaced with a more durable, porous surface that will allow year round play.

The Centre is managed by Places for People Leisure and the newly resurfaced courts can now be hired for tennis, 5-a-side football and netball and are fully floodlit for evening use. One off and regular bookings can be arranged by calling the Centre on 01403 211311.

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Member for Arts, Heritage and Leisure, said: "I am pleased that our team at Horsham District Council & Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre were able to move swiftly to rectify this problem as these facilities are well used by the sporting community. I would also like to thank the many users for their patience while this work was carried out."

Emma McCormick, Centre Manager said “We are pleased to welcome back our regular users to the courts and hope that they enjoy the new playing surface. The courts are a vital playing area for lots of local clubs and are also an integral part of the Centres activity programme providing playing spaces for children’s holiday activities and 50+ activity days.”

This photo of Horsham park on an early morning was snapped by Ruth Aldridge.

Her husband Chris submitted it to the paper.

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Horsham’s Seedy Saturday Success Win a MINI at Swan Walk Saturday, February 21, saw the Transition Horsham Seedy Saturday held in the Friends Meeting House for the sixth time.

There was early interest in the seeds available, perhaps encouraged by a bit of sunshine. Many attendees had collected seed from their gardens and allotments so that they could be swapped for others, with some being given away for free. For a donation of 50p, people were also able to pick up any of the seeds they wanted.

This year, the stalls around the seed tables were heavily focused on the local environment. The MidSussex Beekeeping Society in particular impressed, bringing out both their clear and creamed honey for sale and free taste sessions.

A very enthusiastic Wetlands and Wildlife Trust had information and membership packs and two members from Chesworth Farm Friends were around to talk about the farm trails and show pictures. Warnham Nature Reserve also had many photographs of the reserve on display. Horticultural societies were similarly well represented, including Southwater with its collection of seeds and jars of honey and Horsham Horticultural Society which worked with Horsham in Bloom to produce a stand.

The Green party were also in attendence, making themselves available for discussions and questions, especially on the subject of the antifracking movement.

In what proved to be a fun and friendly event, seeds were ultimately somewhat thin on the ground. Organisers hope to encourage Horsham gardeners to save their seed for next year, so be sure to look out for a potential Tradition Horsham Autumn workshop in the future.

Shoppers in Horsham will get the chance next week to win a brand new car worth £15,000, to celebrate Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance’s Silver Jubilee.

The red 1.2 Mini One three-door hatchback has been kindly donated

by Barretts of Canterbury and boasts tyre pressure monitoring, a Thatcham 1 alarm system, ISOFIX child seat system, front foglights, onboard computer and more.

The car will go on show at Swan Walk Shopping Centre from Monday, March 2, until Sunday, March 8, when visitors may buy a raffle ticket for the draw.

The charity has helped thousands of people and saved numerous lives after attending more than 25,000 call-outs over the last 25 years.

Katie Eeles, Air Ambulance Head of Promotions, said: “The service we provide today would simply not be possible without the kind support of the public.

“The need for our life-saving service will never go away, and your support will help to ensure that we can continue helping patients who need us for many years to come.”

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Sussex Police are reminding residents not to be taken in by a current wave of crime in which phone callers posing as police officers ask for bank and card details.

There has been a recent rise this month across West Sussex in this crime type. The fraudsters call the intended victim claiming to be from the Police. They tell the victim that their card details have been fraudulently used and that they need to act urgently to protect themselves.

Some recent variations in the methods include asking the victim to assist in a police investigation, telling the victim that there is a corrupt member of staff within the bank and asking for help in identifying them or introducing themselves as police officers and saying that they have detained two men who had in their possession various cloned credit/debit cards, some in the name of the intended victim.

Please remember that the police will never call and ask for money.

If you have any information, contact Sussex Police via 101 or email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Edisto. You can also call the Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

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Opinion

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A sad goodbye to HMV Mark Kelly - Horsham I am both saddened and surprised to hear of the closure of Horsham's HMV store. Whenever I have been in there in recent times it has seemed quite busy, and I assumed that business was good.

I shall miss going in there and being inspired to buy an album.

There was always a good choice, and the staff were friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I've had some good musical chats there while being served.

Presumably the store has become a victim of online retailers such as Amazon, and also of downloading. Personally I enjoy going into a store and buying my music

Multiple complaints about new flight paths may not be all counted GACC - Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign

from an actual person. I like that personal interaction. Also I prefer to purchase a physical item, rather

than a download.

So, I say a sad and fond farewell HMV. It's been fun.

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Brendon Sewill, GACC chairman said: “For years residents have had to endure the frustration of an answerphone listening to their aircraft noise complaints, even Heathrow Airport have humans answering the noise complaint lines, but now Gatwick have seized upon a new way of logging complaints, they will only record one a day.”

In 2013 Gatwick Airport introduced new flight paths. The result was a six-fold increase in the number of number of complaints, up from 2,696 to 16,910 in the latest twelve months.

So Gatwick has hit on an ingenious solution. If a person complains more than once a day only count it as one complaint!

According to Brendon: “The new departure flight paths have been narrowed so that people underneath are suffering a constant stream of aircraft overhead. Some of the complaints which are copied to us are heart-rending. People who had chosen to live in a quiet rural location have suddenly found their peace shattered by a constant stream of whining aircraft overhead. Some are on the verge of despair. Others are having to contemplate moving house, suf-

fering a loss of many thousands of pounds.

“The constant roar of aircraft starts at 5.00 am and continues until 11.00 pm. Every aircraft that goes over is a source of annoyance.

Yet people are to be ‘forbidden’ to complain more than once a day!”

Gatwick say they are introducing the new system because some people have taken to using an App to automatically record a complaint about each aircraft. Yet the only quoted instance of that happening was at Heathrow. Even if true, the answer should be to publish three sets of figures: the number of people making complaints (as published at present); the number on the one-a-day basis; and the total number of complaints.

But in fact the Gatwick excuse won’t wash. In the past year the number of people complaining has also risen six-fold, from 535 to 3,285, showing that the average number of complaints per head has not increased.

A few years ago Gatwick took an elderly lady to court for complaining too often, and the case was thrown out. Now they have found an easier solution: don’t reply to people who complain often, and keep the number of complaints secret. But as Sewill added: “fiddling the figures will only make people more angry.”

What is the future of Horsham town centre?

Nik butler @loudmouthman

Considering the almost exponential growth in flats and apartments within the town centre, I have begun to wonder what the shape of Horsham retail and high street will be in the coming decades.

In previous articles I have noted that the town centre is frankly far more on the edge and to the southern side of the town. This has been ideal for those dropping in from the Southwater end and may explain why so many councillors see no problem with Horsham town centre access.

For those who live in the north of town though the centre has become a bit of a trek; especially if you are close to the far end of Holbrook east. It really is easier to get to the County Mall than Swan Walk.

As development spreads out to the North one cannot help but wonder if the economic drag of coffee shops and restaurants will not follow suit and pull towards the truer center of the town. You need only look to the developments around Albion way, Park Terrace East, East Street, and other thor-

oughfares to see how the nature of Horsham town centre had evolved over several decades, and outside of the Carfax as a central meeting point, the towns retail success has tended to follow the footfall and local staffing levels of businesses.

Pulling those staff levels towards the North, encouraging hubs of enterprise and new office locations leaves a lunchtime vacuum to be filled with staff who are more likely to see a location closer to the office than the Forum or West Street.

Maybe in the next 20 years we will see market stalls on Fitzalan Road and Godwin Way. It is not hard to paint the journey to this development. First will come the wish to reduce the viability of Crawley Road as a rat run, then further redevelopment occurs in response to the increasing pedestrianisation of the route.

After that come the cafes and shops in response to cheaper locations and abundant community.

If this appears far fetched have a close look at businesses that have moved from East street to occupy industrial units at the end of Crawley road. With all the debate we have waged over the surrounding development, or is that surrounding the over development, of Horsham town we may have taken our eye of the ball and locally scored an own goal through this progress.

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We take notices for all celebrations, births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries and acknowledgements To book your notice, please contact the team on 01403 251000 or at announcements@thedistrictpost.co.uk HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been submitted to Horsham District Council, registered between 23rd February 2015 and 27th February 2015.

Please note the below list of applications advertised are only those we are required to do so by law. A full list of applications is available by visiting our website at www.horsham.gov.uk DC/15/0405 Blakes Farm Steyning Road Ashurst Steyning West Sussex BN44 3AN Construction of an open fronted barn Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/0411 55 West Street Horsham West Sussex External shopfront to be retained, repaired and painted with gloss finish, and installation of sign with illuminated letters, and small projecting hanging sign. Internal removal of existing shop fixtures and shop dry lining including suspended ceiling, lighting, electrics and shop floor covering. Proposed internal re-arrangement, new suspended ceiling, lighting and electrics, new floor finish and retention and use of existing AC. Reason for Advert: Listed Building, Conservation Area.

DC/15/0415 55 West Street Horsham West Sussex External shopfront to be retained, repaired and painted with gloss finish, and installation of sign with illuminated letters, and small projecting hanging sign Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building, Conservation Area.

DC/15/0335 16 East Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1HL Permanent change of use of ground floor and basement from A1 use to A3 use with outside seating area (The site is currently in temporary A3 use under prior approval DC/14/1340 dated 10/7/14)) Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

DC/15/0394 Thistleworth Farm Worthing Road Dial Post Horsham West Sussex RH13 8NR Retrospective application for the erection of a close boarded fence.

Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building, DC/15/0395 Thistleworth Farm Worthing Road Dial Post Horsham West Sussex RH13 8NR Retrospective application for the erection of a close boarded fence.

Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/15/0306 Church Corner Cottage Fulfords Hill Itchingfield Horsham West Sussex RH13 0NX Proposed alterations to existing outbuilding, demolition of existing lean-to roof structure and erection of single storey timber structure attached to existing outbuilding of similar height.

Removal of trees within conservation area Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

DC/15/0374 Ashtonleigh 4 Wimblehurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2ED Proposed first floor rear extension to provide additional bedroom accommodation Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

DC/15/0391 76 Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2BW Construction of a single storey extension, demolish of a single storey and internal alterations Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/0389 76 Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2BW Construction of a single storey extension, demolish of a single storey and internal alterations Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/0393 76 Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2BW Change of use of a redundant barn to a single dwelling.

Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/0390 Swains Farm Littleworth Lane Partridge Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 8EJ 1) 11m(w) x 3m(d) 2-storey extension to south elevation.

2) 2no entrance canopies.

3) Alterations to existing ground, first and second floor layouts.

4) Replacement of all existing windows.

Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/0356 Swains Farm Littleworth Lane Partridge Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 8EJ 1) 11m(w) x 3m(d) 2-storey extension to south elevation.

2) 2no entrance canopies.

3) Alterations to existing ground, first and second floor layouts.

4) Replacement of all existing windows.

Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/0353 Land West of Shoreham Road Shoreham Road Small Dole West Sussex Erection of up to 60 dwellings, provision of a new vehicular access from Shoreham Road and stopping up of existing access, together with associated open space, parking and landscaping (Outline).

Reason for Advert: Major Development.

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK APPLICATIONS Coldwaltham PC Site Address: Old Priest House London Road Coldwaltham Applicant Name: Mr Paul Bonetti Case No: SDNP/15/00654/LIS (LB) Proposal: Fit new kitchen, fix false walls and round and insulates, boxing in pipes and water tank, fit downlights in ceiling, course existing cupboard in kitchen behind false wall. Fit new bathroom suits,remove fitted cupboard, remove partition wall to create space between bathroom and toilet Amberley PC Site Address: Stotts Corner Hog Lane Amberley Applicant Name: Mr Paul Alsey Case No: SDNP/15/00868/LIS (LB)

A copy of each application and the submitted plans are available for inspection on the Council’s website www.planning@horsham.gov.uk/publicaccess and also at the Council Offices during normal working hours. Any person who wishes to make representations about any of the applications below should do so in writing to Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL by no later than 21 days from the date of this advert. Please note that any representations received will be made available for public inspection and posted on the Council’s website or the SDNP website.

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Business

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Dee Blick holding 2 masterclasses at Horsham Microbiz

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If you’re in need of marketing inspiration I am running 2 masterclasses at this year’s Horsham Microbiz on Saturday, March 14.

If you haven’t attended this event before, it is a must have if you’re starting a business or looking for inspiration for your existing business. At Microbiz you can network, attend all of the seminars on offer and talk to potential new supplies for free. You only have to stump up for your refreshments.

If you do come to Microbiz this year, and are looking for some marketing inspiration, you may be interested in booking a place on one

of my marketing masterclasses. I am running two 35 minute marketing masterclasses: at the first ‘How to become the go to expert in your sector’ you will discover step by step how you can generate more sales for your business by becoming The Sought After; not The Seeker.

I will take you through the 8 step process I have used myself and that I share with my clients. It’s a must attend talk if you want to stand out from the crowd and be a genuine expert, paid handsomely for your efforts. This masterclass starts at 10:50. At my second masterclass ‘You’re 7 steps away from powerful PR on a zero budget’ you can learn the inside secrets on how to use PR – social media, twitter, print publications, blogging and more to make more sales. PR is changing and you need to be aware of all the free

things you can do to create a noise and buzz about your business. This masterclass starts at 1:40. My seminars are usually very well attended and fill up quite quickly so please book your place beforehand to avoid being disappointed. At Microbiz you can buy any of my books for just £10 each – a significant saving on the Amazon price. I will be signing copies of The Ultimate Small Business Marketing Book, The 15 Essential Marketing Masterclasses For Your Small Business and my latest book; The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book – on a Shoestring Budget. Hop onto Amazon and read the reviews.

If you’re planning on visiting Microbiz this year, here are 4 tips to help you gain the maximum benefit from attending.

1. Allow at least a couple of hours

so you can browse the exhibitors engage in a spot of networking and attend one or more of the free seminars. In all likelihood you will be there for several hours. It really is that enjoyable.

2. If you are looking for new suppliers, make sure that you spend time with the exhibitors that float your boat. Ask each one to expand on the benefits they can offer you, the customers they attract and whether they have any special Microbiz offers. (If you don’t ask you won’t get!)

3. Take a pad and pen to any seminars you attend. You don’t want to miss out on some great advice and, whilst you’re at it write down your burning questions beforehand. If you are not able to ask them at the seminar try and catch up with the speaker afterwards. I often end up

having coffee and a chat with several members of the audience.

4. Don't pitch your services to the exhibitors. There's a time and a place and trying to sell to a business that has paid to exhibit is unlikely to go down well. Much better instead to ask if you can arrange to catch up after the event.

If you are planning on coming to Microbiz this year do come and say hello to me won't you especially if you’re a reader of my monthly District Post column. The doors open at 10 AM and close at 4 PM and the venue remains unchanged - the Drill Hall, Denne Road. The date: Saturday 14th March. Entry is free.

If you want to book on one of my seminars or any of the others go to www.horshammicrobiz.co.uk but do not delay. Places fill fast. I hope to you there!

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Microbiz is back... and it’s free!

Horsham District Council’s Microbiz, one of the most popular and well attended business networking events in the South East, is being held this year on Saturday, March 14, in The Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, from 10am to 4pm.

Aimed at all small businesses and a mine of information for start-up businesses, the event has everything local businesses need to develop and grow their plans.

The council is extremely grateful once again to the generosity of local sponsors which enables the event to remain completely free to visit.

This year’s Microbiz event offers: 1. Free entry for all visitors 2. 40+ exhibitors 3. Free business seminars and workshops 4. Fantastic networking opportunities

5. A café with refreshments Microbiz has a full programme of business seminars running throughout the day. This year’s seminars can be pre-booked online at www.horshammicrobiz. co.uk and visitors are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment. Seminar topics this year include: growing businesses online, financial top tips for start-ups, preparing new business pitches and presentations and the power of effective PR. Organised by Horsham District Council in support of the small business community, Microbiz has the reputation of being one of the best business events in the South East.

For further information about Horsham Microbiz 2015 email business.development@horsham. gov.uk,visit www.horshammicrobiz.co.uk or call 01403 215542.

3G pitches ready for kick off

As part of The Holbrook Clubs long term strategy in delivering outstanding sports facilities for the community they have just completed a £100,000 investment in two new floodlit 3G five a side pitches.

Contractors S&C Slatter and Barclay LED Solutions began work on the pitches in January they have now been completed the installation and delivered it on schedule, both pitches are now available for bookings.

The 3G pitches are available to hire for non-members of the Club but being a member entitles you to a discount as well as additional Holbrook Club member benefits. Power Play will be running a Monday night league at the Club starting in 3 weeks with all standards welcome and games overseen by FA qualified referees.

Club Manager of the Holbrook Club Matthew Russell said “The

demand we have already received for bookings has been outstanding with lots of interest from local junior teams and adults alike”.

The Club is holding a charity 5 a side tournament on Sunday, March 8, to officially launch the pitches and raise money for a local charity Hope for Emily.

Matthew said “This is a great event to be able to showcase our new 3G pitches and at the same time support such a worthwhile cause” The Tournament is kindly being sponsored by local company Durant Removals & Storage “We currently have 9 junior teams and 12 adult teams entered for Sunday Kick off for juniors will be at 10am with adults kicking off at 12pm” Anyone interested in coming along and supporting the event are more than welcome the clubs café will be open serving drinks and food throughout the event.

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A selection of the latest jobs: Logistics Coordinator

Job Opportunity at Horsham IT Company Local IT company Woodstock IT Services Ltd are recruiting for a Junior IT Support Engineer.

“We have an excellent opportunity for a Junior IT Support Engineer to join the team at our offices in Faygate, West Sussex.” says managing director Julian Shelley.

“Working in our busy helpdesk and workshop, you will be dealing with a wide range of repairs and helping customers remotely to assist with general IT support queries. The role will also include regular visits to our customer sites, for which a company vehicle is provided.”

“The right candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in what is a largely customer-facing role.”

“You will be working with some of the following technologies so any prior experience with these will be beneficial, however training will be provided on the job: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2011, 2012 Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 Mac OS X Cloud Technologies eg Dropbox, Office 365 Networks inc Cabling, Routers, Switches & WiFi Virtualisation eg. VMware and Citrix Laptops (inc. Apple Macbook) Desktops (inc. Apple iMac) Tablets Smartphones Working hours are 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. Some overtime is available for out-of-hours projects. Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience) + overtime + bonus

Great care starts with great people We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Care Assistants and Nurses in and around the Horsham area.

No experience necessary (applies to Carer roles only).

We provide: Fantastic training opportunities Competitive salary Friendly and positive working environment Staff accommodation Uniforms Full and part-time positions Excellent career prospects The rewards are amazing: Invaluable satisfaction of helping residents live healthier and happier lives Become part of the family building great relationships with staff and residents Making a positive difference every single day Put a smile on the faces of residents and their families For further information or to apply for a role, visit www.sussexhealthcare.co.uk or send your CV to recruit@sussexhealthcare.co.uk

Full Time/Outskirts of Horsham/£17,000 + bonus

Trainee Estate Agents/ Lettings Agents

Full Time/Crawley/£15,000 (OTE £30,000)

HR Business Partner (Charity Sector)

Full Time/Burgess Hill/Up to £45,000 + benefits

Financial Accountant

Full Time/Horsham/Circa £45,000 + benefits

Sharepoint Specialist Contract/Horsham/ Up to £400 per day

Software Development Project Manager Contract/Crawley/ Up to £400 per day

Temporary Receptionist Temporary/Horsham/ Up to £8.00 per hour

Compliance Supervisor Full Time/Horsham/ Salary Negotiable

Customer Service Consultant

Contract/Crawley/Up to £19,000 PA Pro-rata

Underwriting Manager

Start date: 7th April 2015

Full Time/Horsham/Circa £45,000 + benefits

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mation on the company, visit our website at www.woodstockit. co.uk”

Call The District Post on 01403 251000 to place an advert KITCHEN STAFF REQUIRED for the award winning Steyning Tea Rooms.

PART TIME TELESALES PERSON

Must be aged 17 and over and have a passion for baking.

required in the Horsham area, hours to suit.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of our team email your cv and covering letter to info@ steyningtearooms.co.uk

Must be IT literate.

For full details call 01403 210412

PART TIME STYLIST WANTED Wanted for friendly Horsham hairdressers Call Ruth on 01403 251061

REWARDING PART-TIME WORK Do you want to make a difference to the lives of older people? Are you looking for part time/flexible hours; early morning, daytime, evening or weekends?

Home Instead Senior Care provides care and support to people in their own homes in Horsham and the surrounding villages. We require people who are able to help with all aspects of day to day life. No experience is required. We offer excellent training, a competitive rate of pay, and the ability to make a real difference. Own transport is essential.

For more information contact Pearl Blakemore on 01403 248227 or email enquiries.horsham@homeinstead.co.uk www.homeinstead.co.uk/horsham

Full Time/Brighton/Up to £25,000 + bonus

EXPERIENCED KITCHEN FITTERS REQUIRED Chappelsons of Horsham are an independent, family run business with 25 years experience in the fitted furniture industry.

They currently have excellent opportunities available for experienced Kitchen Fitters.

They are keen to hear from Kitchen Fitters who are highly experienced in all aspects of the trade, including plumbing, electrics & lighting.

Most of the work will be in the Horsham area.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to info@ chappelsons.co.uk or call 01403 273124 quoting JobsLive.

Alternatively please call in to their showroom at 12 Queen Street, Horsham, RH13 5AF (by the iron bridge).

Trainee Sales Negotiator

Full Time/Horsham/Competitive base salary + commission

Various Positions

Charity/Not For Profit – Full Time & Contract/Crawley/Various salary ranges

Warehouse Assistant

Temporary/Horsham/Up to £6.50 per hour

HR and Training Administrator

Contract/Horsham/Up to £20,000 pro-rata

Legal Secretary

Full Time/Horsham/circa £20,000

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Entertainment

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MAGIC A KIND OF QUEEN Friday 13 March 8pm The first and still arguably the best tribute to Queen perform all of Queen’s greatest hits live in their latest show for 2015

CLASSIC LEGENDS OF ROCK & FOLK Saturday 14 March 7.30pm A fantastic line up in one night, Martin Turner & his band play the music of Wishbone Ash. Carl Palmer & his band perform Emerson Lake & Palmer and more. The Strawbs are live with their unique Sound.

COUNTERFEIT STONES - GRASS ME UP Thursday 19 March 8pm Billed as “the most famous Stones band in England” by Sir Mick Jagger himself, The Counterfeit Stones perform faithful and faultless renditions of The Stones’ greatest hits.

On Screen @ The Capitol

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This Week: LEGENDS OF OZ DOROTHY’S RETURN

investigating an in-flight safety incident which has not been released to the public. As they begin to dig deeper a pattern of denial emerges and they discover they are not the first to ask difficult questions.

They discover the industry has an engine design problem resulting in toxic air in the cabins, and they discover the darker side of the aviation industry.

The film also stars, Paul AntonyBarber, Stephen Tomkinson, Mark Dymond and Marina Sirtis.

Director, Tristan Loraine explained to The District Post how the air you breathe onboard all but one currently flying commercial passenger jet aircraft is provided from the compression section of the engine in a process known as ‘bleed air’.

This air is contaminated with pyrolised synthetic jet engine oil combustion products as a feature of the system design.

The bleed air is cooled by air conditioning but it is not filtered before entering the cabin, and this air is used on almost every pressurized aircraft you fly on.

Contaminated air exposure is under-reported and Tristan aims to bring this issue to the public and media light.

Tristan said: “I’ve flown hundreds of people on airplanes and I’ve watched them walk off planes after breathing in the air and I couldn’t tell any of them.

“I think it’s a breach of peoples’ human rights. If they know the dangers, then they can make an informed decision to fly, the aviation industry has to fix this problem.”

Plans to make A Dark Reflection began with a meeting in December 2012, and principal photography began in June 2013. Filming primarily took place in West Sussex in and around Horsham with scenes also being shot in Jordan.

Horsham residents will see many very familiar locations including South Lodge Hotel and Horsham town centre.

The film made use of a co-operative film-making model making use of a variety of businesses, services and individuals as well as financial investment to complete the film.

Tristan added: “We could never have made the film without the help of local businesses including Sussex Lighting, who provided the lighting for the premiere, and South Lodge Hotel, who could not have been more accommodating.”

The next production from Fact Not Fiction films will be a documentary called ‘Aerotoxic’ which will be released in 2016.

Tristan said: “The message I really want to get across is, would you not want to pay an extra 50p on your ticket to breath clean air? If you would you must tell the airlines about it. We are trying to make air travel safer and the local community is too by supporting the film.”

Another screening of the film is to take place at The Capitol at the end of April followed by a Q&A with director, Tristan Loraine.

To book tickets visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call 01403 750220 for further information. You can also visit www.adarkreflection. com for more information on the film.

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Gig Guide Friday 06 March Blues Business, The Tanners Arms, Horsham Iron Tyger, The Elms, Worthing Saturday 07 March Speedboatz, The Chequer Inn, Steyning – 21:00 Saviours of Soul, The Malt Shovel, Horsham – 20:30 Sunday 08 March

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Voodoo Sheiks, The Anchor, Swanage

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Tuesday 10 March Open Mic with Dave Toye, The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield – 21:00 Wednesday 11 March Open Mic, The Tanners Arms, Horsham – 20:30 Thursday 12 March Tanners Live Lounge, The Tanners Arms, Horsham - 20:30 Friday 13 March Route 42 @ Live Lounge, The Chequer Inn, Steyning – 21:00 Stevie Simpson @ Scratchers, The Three Lions, Farncombe – 21:00 High Octane Junkies, The Star, Roffey – 20:30

AC/DC tribute hit Horsham

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Horsham-based AC/DC tribute act Bad Boy Boogie, now celebrating 20 years together, are to return to raise the roof of The Holbrook Club, Horsham on Saturday, March 28, 2015 with a 90-minute show Having slaved away in their rehearsal studio in preparation, the band will be introducing some new songs to the set as well as welcoming back some old favourites.

Special guests for the evening include the very popular Saxonized, a tribute to the British 5-piece rock band Saxon. An act Bad Boy Boogie have been trying to put on a show with for several years, the band are thrilled that it has finally been concretely arranged.

Bad Boy Boogie’s lead vocalist, Paul Davis, has been touring for the last year with newly re-joined AC/ DC drummer Chris Slade’s TimeLine touring project. TimeLine is Chris Slade’s musical CV brought to life with live versions of songs that he has played on over the years, including a dozen AC/DC songs.

The show starts at 7pm, with Saxonized onstage at 8pm, followed by Bad Boy Boogie. Drinks will be served until 11:30pm. Tickets (£7.00 for over 14s, £2.00 for under 14s) are available on the door and in advance from the venue on 01403 751150. Be sure to buy in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Happy Mo A delicious Mother’s Day treat at The Grand Hotel This Mother’s Day, luxury coastal retreat The Grand Hotel Eastbourne is inviting families to spoil their mums by treating them to a delicious traditional Sunday lunch in two award-winning restaurants.

On Sunday, March 15, busy mums from across the county will have the choice of two magnificent restaurants, The Garden and The Mirabelle, both of which will be serving a succulent Sunday roast, as well as a few more modern dishes. The menu features a warm and fresh fishcake

salad, a tender roast of sirloin Scottish beef with all the trimmings and, to finish, the choice of indulgent homemade desserts.

The Grand Hotel, the only five star seaside hotel in England, is the perfect setting to celebrate mums and everything they do. With its luxurious entrance, excellent décor and stunning coastal views, they are sure to feel extra special and pampered this Mother’s Day. Jonathan Webley, General Manager at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne,

commented: “Here at The Grand we think it’s extremely important to show your mum how much you care especially on Mother’s Day, which is why we will be opening both of our award-winning restaurants throughout the afternoon.“ The Mother’s Day Luncheon at The Grand Hotel Eastbourne costs £39.00 per person in The Garden Restaurant and £45.00 in The Mirabelle. To book, call 01323 412345 or for more information, please visit www.grandeastbourne.com.

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Sunday, March 15

A day to remember at Ashdown Park A treat for all the Family Afternoon tea in one of Ashdown Park’s lounges

This Mother’s Day luxury Sussex retreat Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club will be hosting two fabulous events perfect for spoiling all those busy mums out there.

Firstly, from 12.00pm on Sunday, March 15 mums and their families will be invited to a delicious Mothering Sunday Luncheon especially prepared by the hotel’s Executive Head Chef, Andrew Wilson.

The superb three course dinner served in the award-winning

Anderida Restaurant includes hot smoked salmon salad with pickled shallots and fresh brioche, free range tender chicken Wellington accompanied by crispy stuffing and fondant potato and, to finish, yoghurt pannacotta with apricot sorbet, roasted pineapple and caramel popcorn.

From 2.00pm the hotel will be also hosting a Mothering Sunday Champagne Afternoon Tea, where mums can enjoy an Ashdown Park

classic with a bubbly twist.

Served in one of the hotel’s elegant lounges, guests will be treated to a delicious selection of homemade sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves and a selection of indulgent cakes and pastries as well as a choice of blended teas or freshly ground coffee – not forgetting that all-important celebratory Champagne with strawberries.

Ben Booker, General Manager at Ashdown Park Hotel & County Club, commented: “Here at Ashdown Park, we want to encourage sons and daughters to spoil their mothers this Mother’s Day, which is why we are hosting two fantastic events to mark the occasion.”

The Mothering Sunday Luncheon at Ashdown Park Hotel costs £39.50 per person and the Mothering Sunday Champagne Afternoon Tea costs £38.00 per person or £70.00 per couple. To book either of the above events, please call 01342 824988 or for more information please visit www.ashdownpark.com.

Celebrate Mothering Sunday and the start of spring at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum on March 15.

Enjoy a special discounted entry price of just £5 each, plus mothers and grandmothers each receive a complimentary posy.

Mothering Sunday is a fantastic time to visit the Museum, with newborn lambs and spring buds bursting into life as visitors enjoy the South Downs in springtime. Visitors can explore historic buildings, see brewing and baking in the authentic Tudor kitchen, listen to period music, plus meet the Shire horses and traditional breed farm animals. Freshly prepared simnel cake, which would have been traditionally baked for Mothering Sunday as a mid-lent treat, will be found in c1890s Whittaker’s Cottages from Ashtead.

Historical demonstrations at the Museum will help visitors to discover 600 years of rural life through a range of activities including:

1. Weaving 2. Spinning 3. Rag rugging 4. Victorian Sunday tea 5. Tudor cooking From March 15, to March 20, the Museum’s Historic Clothing Exhibition will be on display in the Upper Hall from Crawley. This exhibition focuses on the clothing of the ordinary, working rural men and women who would have lived and worked in the Museum’s buildings.

Researchers and volunteers will explain and demonstrate needlework techniques throughout the day.

Visitors are also welcome to attend the Museum’s Courses Revisited exhibition, which will be held in the Jerwood Gridshell space.

The exhibition will feature items created by previous course participants and tutors, and will give visitors the opportunity to discuss the Museum’s ‘Traditional Rural Trades & Crafts’ and ‘Historic Building Conservation’ course programmes with members of the Adult Education team.

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Unique family home in a peaceful location

Rambledown Lane, West Chiltington. GUIDE PRICE £950,000 A superb and very individual and impressive family home with substantial and well planned accommodation, making full use of light and space with wide windows and virtual full width south facing first floor balcony.

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Internal accommodation is very individual and well planned, being very versatile offering good sized rooms, many of which are open plan leading to a feeling of space and light. Accommodation comprises: entrance porch, full reception hall, cloakroom, superb splitlevel drawing room, study, family

room/dining room/further sitting area, kitchen, utility room, family room, downstairs guest bedroom three, en-suite bathroom, first floor bedroom 4/sitting room (currently arranged as an open plan area), full width decking, master suite with bedroom and en-suite shower room, bedroom two, fam-

ily bathroom, feature gardens and grounds, substantial parking area.

The property is offered for sale with no onward chain.

There is a downstairs cloakroom with suite of low level w.c., square wall-mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, part tiled walls, coat hanging space.

The superb split-level drawing room measuring 35' 1" x 17' 7" with split-level in centre with oak flooring, full width picture windows to front, and single sliding door tilt and turn double glazed doors to patio and garden.

There is a study with virtual full width double glazed windows, complete range of built-in oak strip worksurfaces with range of drawers and cupboards.

A superb feature family room/ dining room/further sitting area runs the full width of the remainder of the house with oak flooring.

The kitchen which has a modern finish with arch central tiled island and breakfast bar with builtin 'Redfyre' Aga, 'Hotpoint' drawered fridge unit and oak flooring.

Leading from here is a separate utility room with continuation of oak flooring, built-in range of cupboards and broom cupboards.

The family room is open plan to full width dining and family area with southerly aspect and outlook over patio.

The downstairs guest bedroom has wide and high windows with recessed spot lights and an ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom 4/sitting room upstairs features full width full height tilt and turn doors. The full width decking has a superb south facing aspect with views over terrace and gardens, a beautiful spot to enjoy morning coffee.

The Master suite comprises: bedroom with southerly aspect, built-in range of wardrobe cupboards, tilt and turn windows to balcony, modern radiators. This room also has an en-suite shower room with walk-in full width shower cubicle with overhead shower, glass screen, wash hand basin with modern tap, cupboards under, low level w.c., part tiled walls in attractive ceramic tiles, ladder rack towel rail, tiled floor.

Bedroom two has tilt and turn virtual full width full height windows to balcony, south facing aspect.The family bathroom completes the first floor with fully mosaic tiled walls and floor with white suite of panel enclosed bath.

Going outside the property is approached via a long white gravel entrance drive to a substantial parking area providing suitable parking and turning for a number of vehicles. The gardens and grounds form a particular feature of the house with a level well shaped large area of lawn to the rear with oak retainers, flower and shrub borders. A wide gravelled pathway leads around the property to a utility area and gate leads to the south garden with substantial terrace in front of the house with different levels.

This is a very special and totally unique property with a modern feel and located in a peaceful and private location in West Chiltington. If those are the qualities you are looking for in your new home, then Southward is a must for you to come and view.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, call the team at Fowlers, Storrington on 01903 745844.

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It’s a new year, a new home and a new start Starting the new year in a new Jude, an occupational therapist home is a dream come true for working in Chichester, decided on Adrian Gage and his fiancee, Jua new home after having looked at dith Mitchell, who moved to Marthe costs involved with redecoratringdean Acres in Billingshurst at ing and upgrading existing propthe end of their whirlwind erties and they also wanted 2014. the benefits of joining n d a A l l d rian itche Adrian said: “We a new community.

G M ag th e had been lookAdrian added: di Ju ing for a fam“We love the ily home in village and this part of have tried West Sussome of sex and the resjust a taurants week afbut we ter setcan also ting eyes hop on on Marthe train ringdean to HorA c r e s , sham, as we’d rehome is served our only a few three bedminutes’ walk room house. from Billing“Within anshurst station.” other eight weeks Jude said: “As we we’d sold our property to were new to the area we a cash buyer, had a great holiday were keen on finding somewhere touring Italy where I proposed to with a good community spirit and Jude and we’re getting married this lots of young couples had already September in Midhurst - it was a purchased homes here. Marcrazy time!” ringdean Acres was by far the most Adrian, a London firefighter, and professional looking, homely and

pretty development.”

Having seen the outside of the house under construction, Adrian put down a deposit before Jude had seen the inside!

“She fell in love with the outside look of the house and had seen the high standard of finish in the show home but was at work on the day when we could first see inside. We agreed to reserve it anyway - fortunately, Jude loves the house inside and out!”

Adrian’s oak furniture fits perfectly into their new home which is finished with oak doors, which provide a warm, natural finish to the home, a feature almost every visitor comments on.

Properties at Marringdean Acres, a development of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses from FABRICA at A2Dominion, have proved very popular and Adrian and Jude are already welcoming more new neighbours.

Prices for a stylish four bedroom semi-detached home start from £375,995. For further information, contact the Sales & Marketing suite at Marringdean Acres which is open from 10am to 5pm daily on 01403 784875 or visit www.henryadams.co.uk. Sat Nav RH14 9HD.

Bungalow in popular residential development Hormare Crescent, Storrington, West Sussex Situated in a popular area close to the various amenities within Storrington including Chanctonbury Leisure Centre and shops is a three bedroom detached bungalow with detached double garage, which is being marketed by Guy Leonard & Company.

Internally the property comprises an entrance lobby leading into an inner hallway. From there you can enter the spacious sitting room with bay window and the open plan kitchen/ dining room, with access to the rear garden. There is also a cloakroom,

bathroom with white suite and three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a good size with fitted wardrobes.

Externally the property is set back from the road and approached over a driveway shared with just one other property leading to the detached double garage with south westerly gardens to the side and rear.

The Guide Price is £390,000 for the freehold interest.

For further information or to book an appointment to view the property, please contact the vendor’s sole agents: Guy Leonard & Company on 01903 742354 or visit our website www.guyleonard.co.uk.

An exclusive collection of family homes blending traditionally crafted exteriors with the best of contemporary interior design.

4 & 5 bedroom luxury homes from £375,995 ready from March 2015.

New showhome open daily: 10am – 5pm Marringdean Acres, Marringdean Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9HD

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www.guyleonard.co.uk

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£395,000

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Horsham ID 40800

£800,000

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£750,000

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Pulborough ID 45652

£460,000

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£179,500

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a convenient location within Fox and Fox and SonsSons are delighted are delighted to offer to offer walking distance of the town on the on open the open market market this beautifully this beautifully centre. The property has the presented presented five bedroom five bedroom link detached link detached benefit of allocated parking and house house in the in sought the sought afterafter Bluecoat Bluecoat is offered for sale with no onward Ponds.

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This This property property boasts boasts a lounge, a lounge, chain. kitchen kitchen diner, diner, utility utility area,area, ensuite ensuite to to master, master, downstairs downstairs cloakcloak room room and • One bedroom ground floor flatand family family bathroom.

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Trefoil Close, Horsham Trafalgar Trafalgar Road, Road, Horsham Horsham £325,000 OIEO OIEO £400,000 £400,000 Fox Fox and Sons Sons are delighted arethree delighted to to A and well presented bedroom announce announce the sale the house sale of this of set charming thisin charming semi-detached a quiet two two bedroom bedroom detached detached cottage cottage that that cul-de-sac location.

With spacious we belive we belive was was built built approximately approximately 300 300 rear garden, garage and within years years ago. ago.

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Fishers Court, Horsham Bluecoat Bluecoat Pond, Pond, £140,000 Christ’s Christ’s Hospital, Hospital, Horsham ThisHorsham spacious one bedroom ground floor flat is situated in £430,000 £430,000

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Leeds Close, Southwater Holmbush Holmbush Close, Close, £399,950 Horsham Horsham £295,000 This£295,000 SPACIOUS four bedroom detached property is situated on This This threethree bedroom bedroom semi semi detached detached CORNER PLOT in popular quiet house house is located is located in the a in quiet a quiet cul-de-sac cul-de-sac village ofclose Southwater.

Within close with with close proximity proximity to local to local schools schools proximity to Southwater’s village and and amenities. amenities.

The The property property offers offers centre Lintot Square and itsroom, many three three bedrooms, bedrooms, a dining a dining room, lounge, lounge, amenities, itfamily isbathroom, approximately a 10 kitchen, kitchen, family bathroom, garage, garage, MINUTE DRIVE to Horsham. driveway driveway and and front front and and rear rear gardens. gardens.

• Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Two • Two Bedroom Bedroom Detached Detached House • Detached • Detached Garage Garage • Garage and Off Road Parking • Built • Built Approximately Approximately 300 300 Years Years Ago Ago • Modern Kitchen • In Need • In Need of Modernisation of Modernisation • Gardens to Front and Rear • Gardens • Gardens to Front to Front And And RearRear • Approx 10 Minute Walk to Littlehaven Station

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Swann Way, Smugglers Smugglers Way, Way, Broadbridge Heath Barns Barns Green, Green, Horsham Horsham OIEO £125,000 Guide Guide price price £285,000 £285,000

Woodlands Way Kings Kings Gate, Gate, Horsham Horsham Horsham £238,500 £238,500 £350,000

Recently REFURBISHED ground Fox and Fox and Sons Sons are delighted are delighted to present to present studio apartment. tofloor the to open the open market market this four this With four bedroom bedroom MODERN kitchen and bathroom, end end of terrace of terrace family family home home situated situated ALLOCATED parking and in the in popular the popular village village of Barns of Barns Green.

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Fox & Fox Sons & Sons are delighted are delighted to offer to offer to the to the market thisproportioned two this two bedroom, bedroom, two two bathbath Thismarket well three first first floorfloor purpose purpose builtbuilt apartment. apartment. bedroom semi detached family This This property is situated isdecorative situated withwith gated gated home is property in good order development with secure secure underground underground anddevelopment is situated inwith a popular and parking. parking. location with easy convenient access to Horsham town centre • Two • Two bedrooms bedrooms and its many amenities including • Ensuite • Ensuite bathroom bathroom to master to master bedroom bedroom good transport links to London • Further • Further bathroom bathroom and the South Coast.

• Communal • Communal gardens gardens • Allocated • Allocated parking parking for one for one car car • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached House • Attractive Conservatory • Converted Garage Space • Private Gardens • Popular Location

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Roffey Park, £325,000 Share of Freehold

Horsham, £265,000 Freehold

A wonderful 2 double bedroom Grade II Listed mews house set in 19 acres of communal grounds. Offers spacious entrance hall, sitting room with feature fireplace and kitchen with white gloss units. No forward chain. EPC: D

Spacious 3 bedroom house within a popular residential area of North Horsham. Features a cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room, enclosed rear garden and residents parking to the front. EPC: D

Pulborough, £192,500 Share of Freehold

Horsham, £130,000 Leasehold

A smart and spacious 2 double bedroom flat with beautiful views of the Pulborough countryside and the River Arun. Features a fitted kitchen, dual aspect master bedroom and white suite bathroom. EPC: C

Ground floor studio apartment situated within 1 mile of Horsham town centre and 0.6 of a mile to Horsham station.

Benefits include open plan kitchen, double glazing and allocated parking to the rear of the property. EPC: D

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Character home in the heart of Slinfold Lines & James are delighted to offer to the market this charming three bedroom Grade II listed property situated in the heart of the Slinfold, with a wealth of character and versatile accommodation.

The property has recently undergone some refurbishments making this very appealing for incoming tenants.

Situated directly adjacent to the picturesque St Peter’s Church this wonderful property is approached by an established front garden with stocked boarders. An abundance of oak joinery is present throughout, from the welcoming reception hall to the sitting room which also features a superb inglenook fireplace.

The accommodation comprises: Large dining hall with oak flooring to the reception area and under stairs storage cupboard, double doors to the study/family room, sitting room with impressive inglenook fireplace and

French doors to one end opening to the rear garden. The kitchen has part vaulted ceilings with a large walk in larder cupboard and side access into the rear garden. Adjoining the kitchen is a good size breakfast room and shower room. Also on the ground floor is a cloakroom with utility/shower room. Upstairs is the master bedroom with attractive decorative fireplace and walk in wardrobe, two further bedrooms and family bathroom with shower over bath. The property also benefits from a rear south facing garden with paved seating areas and log store.

The property has immediate availability and if offered for rent at £1795pcm on an unfurnished basis.

Internal viewing is essential to appreciate the character and versatility this wonderful home offers. Further details including a floor plan can be viewed atlinesandjames.com or to arrange a viewing please call 01403 210088.

Vet before you let – what to look for when choosing a letting agent kathy taylor

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It seems that every week there is another story of a letting agent failing its clients in some way, be it as a result of malpractice, financial negligence or incompetence.

Giraffe Residential, in New Malden, Surrey (an area widely covered by Leaders) is the latest agent to have let its clients down, after closing without warning at the end of last year. The company ceased trading due to “large financial difficulties” and had no funds or assets to make payments to clients who were owed money, including tenants’ deposits.

Trading standards and police are currently investigating the company.

In the meantime, other local agents including Leaders have been assisting landlords and tenants as much as possible with their tenancies.

Leaders’ Horsham senior branch manager, Kathy Taylor, said: “Over the 30 years Leaders has been in the lettings industry we have seen far too many cases like this. I’m aware that in Kingston, Surrey there have been four such cases in the last 5 years, where agents have closed suddenly without returning thousands of pounds worth of tenants’ deposits. Ultimately it is the landlord who is legally liable to re-

turn their tenant’s deposit at the end of the tenancy, even if their agent has lost or misappropriated the money.

“With letting agents not formally regulated by the government, it is up to the public to look into the competency and trustworthiness of their agent before renting or letting with them. But there are so many different bodies and organisations governing standards in the industry that it’s no wonder most people are completely bewildered by it all.

“A common problem in the industry is small agents rapidly building their portfolios and business on the basis of cheap deals, which means they are simply not able to sustain a good service to all their clients for the long-term. Eventually something has to give, more often than not it is the service levels, or the business itself, that fall down, leaving behind a trail of badly let down landlords and tenants.

“To keep it simple, our advice is to look at the following important factors when vetting your agent:” 1) How long has the agent been established and do they have a good local reputation?

2) Does the agent have professional, knowledgeable staff and well-presented office and literature?

3) Does the firm have enough experienced staff to provide a good quality service to all its clients through all stages of the lettings and management process?

4) Is the agent willing to put you in touch with existing clients for an endorsement, preferably clients who have used the company for a long time?

5) Does the agent have systems in place to ensure it complies with the law at all times?

6 ) Is the agent a member of any self-regulating organisations such as ARLA, TPO and SAFEagent?

For advice you can trust on all aspects of letting, renting or buy-tolet please visit www. leaders. co.ukto find your nearest Leaders branch.

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Ifield

£850 PCM

Quaint, quirky and charming one bedroom furnished cottage attached to the Quaker Meeting House dating back to 1450. Hall. Kitchen. Living/Dining Room. Bathroom. Bedroom.

Arundel

£1,050 PCM

A well presented and spacious end of terrace family home within a few minutes drive of Arundel town centre. Two Reception Rooms. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Utility Room. Three Double Bedrooms. En-suite Shower Room. Family Bathroom. Garden. EPC Rating E. Storrington 01903 744 166

Horsham 01403 248222

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Ashington

£1,150 PCM

A detached bungalow in an excellent position for access to the A24. Off street parking for two cars.

Entrance hall. Study/bedroom 3. Living room opening to kitchen and dining room. Two further bedrooms. Bathroom. Conservatory. Secluded garden. EPC rating E. Horsham 01403 248222

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West Grinstead

£1,500 PCM

A newly refurbished semi-detached cottage offered in stunning condition. Situated in beautiful rural location. Two reception rooms, Two double bedrooms, Kitchen and Utility room, Family bathroom, Garden enjoying rural views, Ample parking. EPC rating: D Storrington 01903 744 166

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Horsham gymnasts dominated the regional finals Gymnastics Dave Smith - Sports Editor The Sports Acro Squad from Horsham Gymnastics Club travelled to Sittingbourne last weekend, Saturday 28 & Sunday 1, to compete in the regional qualifying competition.

The winners from the competition go on to represent the South East Region at the National Finals in May in Stoke on Trent.

The competition was very strong for the places at the prestigious National Finals with fifteen clubs and one hundred and sixty gymnasts competing from Surrey, Sussex and

Kent.

In a set of fantastic results for the club fifteen Horsham gymnasts, the most from any one club, won gold and will now compete for the region in May. In addition a further seven came in silver medal position and are reserves for the competition.

Ali Harmer, Head Coach of Sports Acro at Horsham Gymnastics Club said, “This was the best achievement yet for the Acro Squad and I am very proud of them all. They train up to 15 hours a week and are a very dedicated, hard working squad. They are a credit to the gym club, the coaches

and their parents, and we are looking forward to competing at the National Finals.”

The fifteen Horsham gold medallists and National Finalists are: Grade 6 women’s trio winners Emily Steere, Zoe Schubert and Natalie O’Hara Grade 5 mixed pair winners - Benjamin Ratcliffe and Madeleine Kent Grade 5 Women’s pair winners Aimee Tolhurst and Ella-Louise Nelson Grade 5 women’s trio winners - Myla Kettel, Matilda Tester and Phoebe Rochead Grade 3 mixed pair winners -

Dominic Goddard and Zoe Gaudiano Grade 3 women’s trio winners Ella Turtle, Grace Hanger and Darcy Luke The Horsham silver medallists and reserves for the National Finals are: Grade 5 Women’s trio - Manami Imada, Ella Dronfield and Alexandra Rogers Grade 2 mixed pair - Devon Thomas and Nina Laplace Butler Grade 3 men’s pair - Dominic Smith and Jackson Laing Also competing were Dean Ede and India Fieldon (4th placed grade 2 mixed pair) Summer Smith, Rhiannon Elwell and Clementine Tester

(4th placed grade 2 women’s trio) Caitlin Simpson, Amy Barry and Sophie Hogton (5th placed grade 4 women’s trio) Isabella Powell and Alexis O’Hara (6th placed grade 2 women’s pair) Tilly Moore, Abbey Marsden and Olivia Barry (7th placed grade 3 women’s trio) and Annabelle Wright and Holly Cartwright (8th placed grade 2 women’s pair).

The National Finals will be held at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent on the weekend of May 16 & 17 2015 when the club will be hoping to come away with some national champions within their ranks.

Horsham’s woes unending Depleted Horsham snatch last minute win against West Hampstead Saturday February 28 – Women’s Conference East

Player coach Dom Male equalised

martin read Sports Reporter

Saturday February 28 - South League Premier Div 2 West Hampstead 3 - 4 Horsham Men’s 1st XI Despite missing five key players, including top scorer Matt Hough who is out with a broken thumb,

Horsham led at the break, but after going behind grabbed two last gasp goals to bring home the much needed points.

John Burroughs opened the scoring from a Jack Dean pass and then enabled Freddie Campbell to complete a dazzling 60 yard run into the D to reverse stick Horsham to 2-1 up at half time. Hampstead then scored twice, leaving Horsham trailing, but with five minutes remaining and only ten men on the field player coach Dominick Male converted a Joe Humphreys inspired short corner to equalise.

With 30 seconds on the clock, following a Humphreys and Campbell build up John Burroughs took a free hit from the five metre line, rounded two opponents and hit a reverse into the bottom right to win the game, the umpire immediately signalling full time.

John Burroughs told the District Post: “The result shows our strength in depth – our replacements were fantastic, especially Andy MacIlwraith and Rob Turnbull. In the pre match huddle we spoke about everyone putting in 100% and the boys really did that for the full 70 minutes.

“It was a great feeling to hit the winning goal and now we’re aiming to carry that momentum forward to our important last few games, when we’ll hopefully get some players back from injury.”

Tomorrow (Saturday 7) third in the table Horsham - 39 points, with a game in hand and still firmly on the promotion trail - return to Broadbridge Heath to take on tenth placed Barnes, whom they beat in November’s away match. Barnes have just two wins and 15 defeats this campaign, including losing 3-0 last week. Henley remain top on 50 points with Banbury second on 45, those two teams clash tomorrow at Henley when Horsham will be eagerly awaiting news of the result.

Wimbledon Ladies 6 - 1 Horsham Ladies 1st X Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham went a goal down after three minutes and suffered another half way through the first half, yet when former Wimbledon player Fran Crossley then scored against her old team thoughts of a close encounter were entertained.

But, it was a false dawn.

Wimbledon’s Sophie Bowker subsequently struck two killer blows in as many minutes to give the hosts a 4-1 cushion at the break. Two second half goals confirmed Wimbledon’s

dominance, quickly putting the result beyond any shadow of doubt.

With three games to play Horsham remain bottom with ten points – Bedford (9th) have 12 and Ipswich (8th) are on 14. In urgent need of a win to provide a chance of avoiding relegation the ladies have another tough fixture tomorrow (Saturday 7) when third placed Harleston Magpies from Norfolk visit Broadbridge Heath. Harleston beat Horsham 3-0 in October’s away game and defeated Bedford 5-1 last Saturday.

Meanwhile, East Grinstead, unbeaten with 12 wins from 15 games, top the table with 39 points, nine ahead of current runners up Sevenoaks. Grinstead have scored 46 goals and let in only 11, both statistics far superior to any other contender.

Joggers at Eastbourne Athletics Julia Johnson - Horsham Joggers The Eastbourne Half Marathon is the second in the Sussex Grand Prix series. The course takes the runners up a hill almost as high as Beachy Head at about mile 3 and over various bridges around Sovereign Harbour between miles 10 and 11.

Eight Horsham Joggers completed this year’s race, Steve Nicholls coming 19th overall out of 1354 finishers in a time of 1:24:23, followed by Carol-Anne Davies-Jones 1:40:40, Alan Pettitt 1:46:15, Paul Yokom

1:47:32, Janine Littler 1:49:07, Charley Crocker 2:22:39, Paul Chandler 2:47:15, Amanda Avery 2:47:15.

Horsham Joggers were also in attendance at the 34th Bath Half Marathon, with eight runners from the club completing the fast and flat two-lap course.

Alison Gormley was the first Horsham Jogger home in a time of 1:36:50, followed by Michael Thornton 1:44:42, Emma Catlow 1:49:21, Liz Farrell 2:00:30, Marion Luff 2:06:09, Elisabeth Scott 2:09:33, Colleen Conti 2:16:35, Caroline Bransden 2:18:07.

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Race ace Sam Osborne to ride for MSG Racing Motorcycling Elayne Nunan – Motorsports Reporter The pace is hotting up for rising motorcycle race star Sam Osborne as he prepares for the 2015 season with exciting changes in place.

A stunning first season saw Sam’s talent spotted by top race-tune team MSG Racing and this year he’ll be riding their Suzuki GSX-R 600 in Thundersport GB. Sam, 23, from Billingshurst, made his debut at Brands Hatch last year in Hottrax Motorsport Championship and quickly carved out a reputation as a consistent place taker and talented, determined competitor.

Up against experienced riders, at the end of the season accrued points saw him ranked level 1st with his closest rival and with final positions decided on most wins, he came 2nd

in his class (Modern Classic Pre-Injection 600).

Now the ambitious move up to a faster class (Pre-National Sport 600) and also to a bigger club will put Sam’s track skills and daring to the test, with the potential to take him further than he dared dream last year as a rookie.

Thundersport is just one step down from British Superbike Championship (BSB) and he’ll be riding with some very experienced riders including BSB Super Stock ace Kingsley Ruddy.

“I snapped up the chance,” says Sam, a carpenter. “It’s what I’d always wanted – to be on a modern bike with no expense spared. It’s a big change riding a bike 15 years newer than my old R6, which was held together with gaffer tape and cable ties.

“I’ve tested it twice now at a damp Brands Hatch and a frosty Cadwell Park, so I’m still getting used to it, with all its advanced technology, also running a race shift gearbox for the first time. I’m still working out how late I can break and how much power I can put down without highsiding.

“MSG have put their faith in me and I’ll be riding their bike with their support track side – all I need now is financial backing to get through the 2015 season, as each weekend costs around £1,000 for track fees, tyres and petrol.”

Thundersport’s nine-race calendar starts at Brands Hatch Indy this weekend [March 6-7].

Sam is seeking sponsorship to get involved call Sam on 07743 931964 or see his Facebook page Sam Osborne racing.

Photo by Glynn Photos

Sam Osborne testing at Cadwell Park

Hawks Edge Cougars in Unbeaten run ends at home to Arundel Battle of the Champions Saturday February 28 - Sussex County League Div 1

Hawks, Antonio Lozzi, Charlotte Wilcox, Miguel Venturini & Josh Tavolieri

Photos by Clive Turner

Horsham YMCA 2 – 3 Arundel Football Tom Norris- Football Reporter

Horsham Hawks U12 54 – 45 Brighton Cougars U12 Basketball Dave Smith - Sports Editor This match saw last season’s league champions up against last season’s cup winners and after a tight and competitive match it was Horsham Hawks who came out on top, in doing so extending their current winning run to six matches.

The match started slowly with the big Cougars team leaving Hawks Josh Tavolieri and Harry Rose to battle for rebounds; Horsham however held a narrow two point lead at the end of the first quarter.

In the second period Hawks took a hold on the game by going on a 16-7 run including six quick points from Charlotte Wilcox and four from Miguel Venturini to ex-

tend the lead to fourteen. Brighton however fought back to score three unanswered baskets of their own and to close the half time score to give Horsham a 30-22 lead.

Despite high energy play from Amy Wilcox and Jamie Coulson Horsham’s defensive woes continued in the third quarter as the Cougars moved the ball quickly and executed well to go on their own 14-6 run setting up an exciting finale.

The Hawks however dug deep and responded superbly to go on a 10-5 run early in the fourth quarter with Josh Lea-Clayton and Antonio Lozzi setting up team mates and running down the clock to seal the victory.

Next up for the U12 Hawks is an away fixture against the Crawley Cagers.

Scorers: Josh Tavolieri – 16, Charlotte Wilcox – 14, Josh LeaClayton – 10, Antonio Lozzi – 4, Miguel Venturini- 4, Harry Rose – 4, Jamie Coulson – 2, Amy Wilcox.

Horsham YMCA’s three game unbeaten run came to a disappointing end as they were beaten 3-2 at home to Arundel in Division 1 action at Gorings Mead on Saturday.

After impressive victories over Crawley Down Gatwick and Selsey, and then a battling three points away at title chasing Eastbourne Town on Tuesday evening, Peter Buckland’s side looked to have regained their form in time for the season run in.

But their recent good work was undone against a hard working Mullets outfit at the weekend, who came from behind to win and avenge the 6-1 defeat suffered in the reverse fixture in August.

New recruit Sam Schaaf netted for the second time in as many games to put the hosts ahead after just eight minutes, but the visitors turned the game around before the break thanks to goals from Brad Jordan and Adam Bibb.

Anthony Hibbert made it 2-2 with seventeen minutes left to play, but just sixty seconds after the hosts’ leveller, Arundel’s Scott Tipper headed his side back in front and they held on for a victory.

YM manager Buckland commented: “I am very disappointed. I think it just about sums up where we’re at as a team this season. It was very typical of the YM we are at the moment, and that’s inconsistent. You just wouldn’t recognise the same players after Tuesday night’s [3-2 victory over Eastbourne Town] performance You just wouldn’t think it was the same group out there. I may be a bit at fault in the first half because we went 4-3-3 and I thought that we’d really take the game to them.”

Goalscorers – YM; Schaaf (8) Hibbert (73) Arundel: Jordan (22) Bibb (38) Tipper (74) YM Team: Fox, Carden, Crane (O’Carroll 86), Doherty, Evans, Hibbert, Dugdale, Gedling, T. Smith (D. Sullivan 66), N. Sullivan, Schaaf (J. Brown 62).

Dan Sullivan is stopped by Arundel keeper Fernandes

Anthony Hibbert hits YM`s second goal

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Hornets long Kent trip ends in heavy defeat Photos by John Lines

McCreadie almost gets to Nwachukwu’s cross

Saturday February 28 – Ryman League Division 1 South Folkestone Invicta 5 – 0 Horsham Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor This was always going to be a difficult match, the Hornets never have much luck on the Kent coast and Folkestone Invicta are right up there in the league chasing promotion, however it ended in another heavy and damaging defeat for the Hornets who have now let in nine goals in their past two matches.

To make matters worse fellow promotion strugglers East Grinstead and Ramsgate picked up good wins and Redhill came away with a draw from Tooting and Mitcham leaving the Hornets six points adrift of safety with an inferior goal difference.

Manager Anthony Storey admitted that he needs to settle on his best eleven after using twenty seven different players since he and Cliff Cant took up the reigns in January.

However Williams reclaimed his place in goal and the return from injury of Hamilton and Gilbert as well as manager Storey giving himself a start meant that again the play-

ers were shuffled to come up with a starting eleven.

The match was played mostly in torrential rain and on a pitch that consisted of thick mud but it was bad luck and not the conditions that led to the opening goal after a quarter of an hour.

Storey was somewhat harshly adjudged to have handled in the area and even though Williams saved brilliantly from the spot Invicta striker Draycott was able to put in the loose ball. Nine minutes later it was 2-0, again Williams pulled of a great save only to see the rebound put in by a Folkestone player, this

Tom Vickers gets stuck in the Kent mud time it was Jordan Wright who reacted quickest to find the net. The match was all over just over the half hour mark when Ashley Miller netted to give his side a comfortable 3-0 lead that they took in at the break.

The second half was much the same as the first and Horsham can consider that they were fortunate the score line was not more emphatic than it was. Lively Folkestone striker Draycott added another two in the sixty fifth and eightieth minutes to complete his hat-trick before he missed a penalty in the final minute to leave the score at five and the Hornets with a long miserable jour-

ney back home.

Tomorrow, Saturday 7, the Hornets make the same journey to play Folkestone’s very near neighbours Hythe Town. If any chance of Ryman League survival for Horsham is to remain the same journey cannot lead to the same outcome.

Goal scorers – Folkestone: Draycott (15, 65, 80) Wright (24) Miller (31) Horsham Team: Williams, Obersteller, Hamilton, Gilbert, Byrne, Storey, Vickers, Branford, McCreadie, Nwachukwu, Camara.

Subs: Lockyer, De Andrade, Hughes, Welch, Izokun.

Ever improving Heath Bears narrowly lose out to Dorking notch another win Saturday February 28 Sussex County League Div 1 Eastbourne Town 1 - 2 Broadbridge Heath Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor This was the fourth time the sides have met this season with Eastbourne Town winning the previous three so the expectations of a win were not too high.

However this has been a season where Heath have exceeded all expectations and they now sit in ninth spot in the table when the target before a ball was kicked this season was to survive in this first year in division 1.

Heath’s performances at this higher level are made all the more remarkable given that Heath’s lineup for this match included eight players who came through their Youth Section, six of them starting at Under 7 and playing their way through the ranks.

The match was played in atrocious conditions that produced an even contest settled by goals from Jake Holmes and Ollie Moore before Town pulled one back late in added time.

Both sides started brightly on the sticky playing surface. The hosts Joe Dryer shot wide from distance and George Robinson had an effort

comfortably saved by Heath keeper Michael Chester. For Heath, Ollie Moore had a shot from distance just past the post and Tiago Andrade had a good effort blocked.

The breakthrough came midway through the half when following a huge kick from keeper Chester Jake Holmes chased after the ball and as the Eastbourne keeper Greg Nessling came off his line Holmes chipped the ball over his head into the net.

The teams continued to trade efforts on goal but Heath took the one goal lead in at the break.

Eastbourne started the second half strongly with the wind and rain behind them but Heath were solid at the back and keeper Chester, aided by his defence, kept Town at bay.

With minutes remaining Heath sealed the win when Sultan broke away, picked out Andrade who played the ball into the path of Moore who rounded Nessling to run the ball into the goal. Deep into injury time Town’s Dominic Clarke scored from a corner but it was too little too late to prevent Heath from winning their twelfth league match of the season.

Heath Team: M Chester, Alfieri (Sebuliba 46), Bevan, S Chester, Flack, Waddingham, Moore, McDermott, Holmes (Robinson 46), Andrade, Sultan (Mobsby 85).

Tuesday March 3 - Sussex County League Div 1 Broadbridge Heath 0 - 1 Dorking Wanderers

Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor Due to injury and unavailability Heath manager Steve Painter was forced to make several changes from the side that won at Eastbourne Town last Saturday, Brendan Sebuliba made a welcome return to the club at right fullback, Harry Balfour took over as centre-half and Danny Mobsby made a return from injury for his first start since October.

In a match that the quality of the play was limited due to the state of the surface there was not much to

excite the crowd.

High flying Dorking has the divisions leading scorer in Tom Tolfrey and he and fellow front man Charlie Pitcher both looked lively. The Bears defence remained solid however and when an attempt was on target Heath keeper Michael Chester was equal to it.

If anything the standard of play dropped further in the second half due to the ever deteriorating pitch and the numerous disruptions to play for minor infringements awarded by the referee.

When the Dorking winner came in the eighty second minute it was a disappointment for the Heath defence given how well they had played throughout.

A Dorking free kick to the far post found unmarked substitute Liam

Hunter, who placed a header past Chester to give his team the lead.

Despite a response from Heath that saw Tiago Andrade execute a perfectly timed overhead kick which Campbell saved brilliantly given the quality of the shot, Dorking held on to the single goal lead that now makes them three points clear at the top of the table.

After the game Painter said “On the balance of play Dorking deserved the points but I’m very disappointed at the way we defended the free kick, their player should not have been allowed a free header”.

Team: M Chester, Sebuliba (Legrange 70), Bevan (Robinson 30), Balfour, Flack, Mobsby, Moore (Greig 55), McDermott, Holmes, Andrade, Sultan.

Local junior football round up Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor

Roffey U9 0-1 Sprarrows U9 Roffey U9 0-0 Sparrows U9 Under 9 – The team played away at Roffey and in two very close games ran out 1-0 winners in the first game and drew the second 0-0.

Players of the match were Kiefer and Kieran with James scoring the solitary goal.

Sparrows U13 1-7 Chesworth U13

Under 13 – In difficult conditions Sparrows U13 took on the leaders in a Division A league match. Chesworth played well and kept possession for long periods but Sparrows competed well and made it hard for the visitors but Chesworth ran out comfortable winners 1 – 7. The Man of the Match for Sparrows was Oliver S.

Mile Oak Wanderers U2 girls 3-0 Sparrows U12 girls

Under 12 girls – The team had a difficult away game at Mile Oak Wanderers in the quarterfinal of the cup. An early goal for the home team put them on the back foot and they struggled to get back into the game after that. A second goal just before half time and one midway through the second half sealed a disappointing 3-0 loss for the team.

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Promoted Green and Whites aim to be champions Saturday February 28 – London 3 South East Horsham 1st XV 10 – 0 Folkestone Rugby Richard Ordidge - HRUFC Horsham secured promotion back to London 2 South East with a hard fought win at home to Folkestone having last played at this level in 1998-99. Following Dartfordians loss to Heathfield & Waldron, Horsham now require two wins from their final four games to secure the league title.

For the second week running Horsham prevented one of the best sides in the league from scoring a point in a disciplined performance, and have now conceded just one try in their last four games. With eleven positional changes to the starting line-up due to a mixture of selection preferences, injury and illness Horsham showed the strength and versatility of their first team squad.

Horsham started strongly with Arun Thompson and scrum-half Josh Mills both threatening but Folkestone gradually came back into the game and had a couple of penalties awarded when Horsham were penalised for holding on however

both kicks were off target. The game reached half time with the score at 0-0, and Horsham having nothing to show for their superior play.

It looked to the home support as if Horsham might rue the failure to take the chances in the first half because Folkestone started the second period looking more purposeful. Horsham brought on fresh legs from the bench, including captain Paul Talbot, to snuff out any revival from the visitors, and eventually on 55 minutes the Folkestone scrum was penalised and Bell was successful with his penalty strike at goal.

Horsham’s scrum was now in the ascendancy and the balance of play was now firmly with Horsham. Tuhakaraina made a powerful break through several tackles without really finding any open space but the succession of penalties being conceded finally took their toll on Folkestone as the referee reached for his cards and outside centre Ollie Walton was sin-binned for not releasing a tackled player. Bell had another penalty attempt at goal which rebounded back off the crossbar but as Horsham continued to press the mood was soured when Tuhakaraina suffered a bad injury and was later revealed to have broken his fibula.

Johnny Ordidge then made a break and went through several attempted

tackles to win a penalty, and Adam Fullerton for Folkestone was yellow carded taking them down to thirteen players. Bell then kicked for the corner to create an attacking position and on 74 minutes man of the match Whiting picked up from a dominant five metre scrum to score which was converted by Bell to seal the win.

Horsham coach Nick Stocker was happy with the result but not overly happy with the performance: “We had the better physicality and played more of the rugby but our performance impeded a bigger score line. We played in their half for most of the time but didn’t string enough phases together, got isolated, kicked down their throats and gave away the ball too easily. We have been playing with a degree of tension over the last few weeks and I am hoping that this will be released with promotion now secured and we can now put in some performances which will put sides to the sword.”

Horsham’s next game is away to Gillingham Anchorians tomorrow (Saturday 7).

HorshamTeam: James Whiting, Gibbs, Ordidge, Tuhakaraina, Nwachukwu; Bell, Mills (Rush 60); Brady (Talbot 48), Fisher, Barber; Green (Goward 53), Jonny Whiting; Price, Thompson, Tredgett (capt)

Horsham clinched promotion in awful weather conditions

Second half errors sink Boro Atlantis duo storm the Sussex Championships Saturday February 28 London 3 South East League Pulborough 6 - 22 Old Dunstonians Rugby Martin Read – Sports Reporter

In squally conditions rendering the pitch slippery and ball handling challenging Pulborough led by six points at the break, courtesy of penalties by Simon Burfiend and Tom Hoey. But, with the wind behind them the visitors ran away with the second half.

A converted try – Old D’s gaining the line from the side of a maul, followed a penalty, putting Boro four points adrift. Then a bursting run over the line from a visitor’s sub, avoiding three tackles en route, increased their advantage to 11 points following the successful kick, before an unconverted try closed out the game at 6-22.

Boro skipper Seth Wise said: “We played well in the first half but didn’t put the points on the board when we needed to. We looked good for a losing bonus point but that didn’t materialise when we fell off our tackles.”

Now ninth on 29 points – eight ahead of Park House and seemingly uncatchable by Hastings & Bexhill on 11 and Lewes with six, Boro still need a win, three teams facing relegation.

Tomorrow (Saturday 7) they visit Uckfield (seventh), looking to do the double after despatching them 22-8 at home in November. Then Boro’s last three games will be against Hastings & Bexhill (at home), followed by away matches against second placed Dartfordians and Park House. Earlier in the season Boro beat both Hastings and Park House but lost comprehensively to Dartfordians.

Folkestone helps seal Horsham’s fate horsham sport Dave Smith – Sports Editor

The Kent coastal town of Folkestone had a big impact on the sporting hopes of Horsham’s football and rugby teams last weekend.

Horsham Football Club, who sit bottom of their league table, made the trip down to Folkestone FC last Saturday and lost 5-0. The result leaves them effectively seven points adrift of safety given their inferior goal difference and relegation to the Sussex County League, where they

would play their landlords Horsham YMCA, is looking a distinct possibility.

Meanwhile Horsham Rugby Club played hosts to Folkestone RUFC last Saturday and won the match 10-0 securing promotion with four matches remaining and leaving them favourites to be crowned as league champions at the end of the season. Horsham’s Rugby 1st XV will now play in the London 2 South East league, a level they have not been at since the 1998-99 season.

Horsham FC go back into Kent this weekend to play Hythe Town who are situated a few miles down the coast from last week’s opponents Folkestone, while Horsham RUFC have a

shorter distance into Kent to travel as they visit the Medway town of Gillingham.

Although both teams are taking a similar course in their travels of late they are taking a very different course in their fortunes this season.

Swimming Dave Smith - Sports Editor

Ethel Whyman and Ellie Smith won another ten medals between them.

The junior boys also made a strong showing with Hamish MilneAtlantis swimmers made a stormSkillman and James Hartley in the ing start to the Sussex County 200 Breaststroke winning golds Championships led by outstanding and multiple silvers from them and efforts by good friends Lily Davis team-mates Dan Jones and Sam and Beth Britton who scooped a Hawkins. Lauren Pedal took gold’s total of seven County Championin the 15 years 50 & 100 breaststroke ship titles between them, unprecwith club mate Anya Elvin taking edented in the club`s history. the silvers. Amelia Wright Lily dominated in the 50 and Beth Bri secured a clutch of sil& 100 metres breasts i v a tto yD n vers with excellent stroke events winLil swims in the 13 ning both the years.

Open and JunTwo youngior Champisters who onship titles stood out with her as great teammates prospects L a u r e n for the fuPedel and ture were Anya Elvin all rounder finishing Isabella runner up Hayes with and third six podium respectively. places and 10 Beth won the year old Michael 100 free Open Pallister with a Championship, gold, a silver and two taking the lead at bronzes. the 50 and seeing off all The club`s professional challenges and followed that coaches, Bill Penny and Andy Lobwith Junior Championship victories ley, will now prepare the team for in the 200m Individual Medley and the Relays this Sunday and then 50 metres freestyle events. Yasmin the final weekend at K2 Crawley in Hooker produced a great perfortwo weeks time. Getting the team mance in the Open 200 backstroke to top fitness has been difficult for finishing runner up despite a couple the coaching staff with the closure of weeks of illness. of their main training centre at HorThe 12 years girls were dominant sham but the swimmers and parents with all-rounder Rebecca Barber have responded fantastically. who claimed six gold medals and

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