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Teen arrested after Bucks Green collision leaves driver dead A 67-year-old woman died and her 75-yearold male passenger suffered serious injuries after a road traffic collision took place on the A281 at Bucks Green, West Sussex. The incident, which took place on Monday, December 15, took place between Hillhouse Lane and Cooks Hill. Initially reported as a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian, it was in fact a head-on crash between a white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a white Mini Cooper car. Sadly, the woman driving the Mini was confirmed dead at the scene. The woman’s front seat passenger, a 75-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was flown to St George’s Hospital, Tooting, London, by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance. He has been detained for treatment. A 17-year-old youth driving the van suffered minor injuries. He has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. All those involved in the crash were from Surrey. Sergeant Rob Baldwin, from the Road Traffic Policing Unit at Arundel, said: “We need to speak to anyone who saw the collision or who noticed either vehicle being driven shortly before it occurred.” Anyone able to help is asked to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting Operation Brittas.

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olice have published a CCTV image of a man suspected of attempting to rob a bank in Horsham and are offering a £500 reward for information leading to a successful arrest and conviction. Just before 11.50am on Tuesday, October 9, a man entered the HSBC bank in West Street, Horsham, and pushed a plastic bag and note through the cash scoop underneath the counter security glass. The note told the cashier to fill the bag with cash in order to avoid being shot. However, staff immediately activated the alarm system, which prompted the man to turn around and run out, heading right along West Street. He is then believed to have made his way towards nearby Sainsburys. The man was described as being very smart in appearance, white, of slim build, about 6’, with light-coloured goatee stubble on his upper lip and chin. He was wearing a dark grey Russian-style hat with fold down ear pieces, black square sunglasses, a black three quarter length coat which was double

breasted with six large buttons on the front, epaulettes on the shoulders and hand cuffs, black trousers, black gloves and black shoes or boots. He was carrying a black/grey messenger style bag with a thick shoulder strap over his shoulder. No firearm was seen. Detective Constable Stuart Streeter of West Sussex CID said: “The entire incident was captured on CCTV and we are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, or any other information which may lead to the arrest and conviction of the offender. “Thankfully, this type of incident is rare in the area but there was a considerable impact on the staff and members of public present. “We are also offering a £500 reward for information leading to a successful arrest and conviction. “If you can help in any way please email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk orcall 101 quoting serial 496 of 09/12. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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Horsham event for UK Disability History month As part of UK Disability History month a PCSO and oﬃcer visited a group for people with disabilities in Horsham. PCSO Susan Poynter and PC Darren Worsfold visited the Blue Oasis disco on November 19. This is an event run by Horsham District Council for people with a wide range of disabilities. PCSO Poynter said: “We often attend this event and on this occasion we focused on personal safety and working with Greg Charman

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Lucas Kovacs, a year 13 pupil at Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, has received an Exhibition Award along with a cheque for gaining one of the highest distinction marks in the country in a practical drum kit exam from Trinity College, London. Lucas is now working towards his grade 8 exams on the drum kit, the snare drum and the ﬂute. As well as playing in the School band, concert band and the percussion ensemble, he sings in the choir and is a selftaught pianist. Lucas said: “It was joining the School’s marching band that initially introduced me to snare drumming and Christ’s Hospital has provided me with the very best opportunities to develop my passion for music and to perform. I have participated in the Lord Mayor’s

Show and at Lord’s cricket ground plus this summer we toured Germany and Belgium. I believe that Christ’s Hospital has really amplified my love for music. I am currently applying to universities in this country and abroad and I hope that this award will support my university applications. “I think one of the reasons why I enjoy music so much is that the discipline required will always render a beautiful and skilful performance, no matter what instrument you play. There is nothing quite like knowing that anything you have achieved with music is because of the time and effort that you put in. I will definitely continue my pursuit of music in the future and, if I have the opportunity to perform in concerts and events, I will definitely do so.”

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Do you recognise these two men who are suspects for a burglary at a house in Forest Road, Colgate, near Horsham? A home was broken into on September 8, sometime between 2.30pm and 5.30pm and a large amount of property was stolen including a laptop, watches, jewellery, three mobile phones and perfume. Some footage captured on CCTV cameras has been found

showing two men looking through the windows of the house. They are dressed in dark clothes and wearing gloves and hats. Detective Constable Julie Chambers said: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have information about these two men or saw them acting suspiciously on the day.” Contact police on 101 or by emailing 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 1352 of 08/09 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. To view the CCTV footage of the suspects paste youtu.be/ YGJk_h3YmDE into your web browser.

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Heartbeat team launch third Three men arrested for immigration offences defib with Rotary support Thanks to the families in Maplehurst and a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Horsham, Heartbeat have just installed its third community access defibrillator (cPad). This unit is located on the outside wall at the White Horse Inn in Maplehurst and complements the second unit installed outside the Black Horse Inn in Nuthurst last Spring and the first unit installed in winter of 2012 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Mannings Heath. All three cPAD’s are simple to use, fully automatic battery powered heart start machine that can be used by the public, as easy to follow, step by step, visual and audible prompts are provided by the defibrillator. The portable defibrillators are housed inside bright yellow weatherproof cabinets allowing quick 24/7 access via a standard

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nificantly increase their chance of survival following cardiac arrest. If you would like to support the Nuthurst Parish Heartbeat Team or know more about their work in the Community of Nuthurst, you can contact their Chairman Chris Beer on 01403 257901.

Christmas helpers on hand for Smart parkers Customers of Horsham’s Swan Walk car park are getting some additional seasonal service from Santa’s little helpers. The team, dressed in Santa hats, are on hand to provide help for people using the pay machines and to process cash payments on mobile tablet devices. The customer service team has been put in place by Horsham District Council to provide a faster service for visitors who use Swan Walk’s SmartPark car park. The aim is to eliminate queues at the payment machines and ensure that customers can pay for their parking without delay during the busy Christmas shopping period. Cllr Roger Paterson said: “This service is unique to Horsham and we believe visitors will appreci-

ate the personal and friendly approach of Santa’s little helpers. December is the busiest month in the town centre and visitors come from far and wide to enjoy our wonderful shops, cafes and res-

taurants. But it’s vital that they enjoy the whole experience and that includes the ease of parking.” “This Christmas you can be confident that Horsham provides a wonderful combination of the very best shopping with the easiest and friendliest parking experience.” Santa’s little helpers will be in Swan Walk Horsham during busy periods until Christmas. Details of Horsham’s new SmartPark ticketless car parks can be found at horshamsmartpark.com. For more details on parking throughout Horsham visit www. horsham.gov.uk. Contact: press@horsham.gov. uk or call 01403 215571.

Home Office Immigration Enforcement officers arrested three suspected immigration offenders from Bangladesh during an operation on Thursday, December 11. Officers visited Spice Nights Takeaway, Queen Street, Horsham, at about 5pm where staff were questioned about their immigration status. Three men, aged 34, 43 and 45, were arrested on suspicion of immigration offences. They were interviewed and have since been granted temporary release while their cases are progressed. They will have to report regularly to the Home Office during this time. A spokesperson for the Home Office said: “Spice Nights Takeaway was served a notice warning they are liable for a financial penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, unless they provide evidence that legally-required pre-employment checks were carried out, such as seeing a Home Office document or passport. This is a total potential fine of £60,000.”

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Assistant Director Richard Lederle, from the Kent & Sussex Home Office Immigration Enforcement team, said: “Businesses who employ illegal workers are defrauding the taxpayer, undercutting genuine employers and denying work to legitimate job hunters. “We are happy to work with employers who want to play by the rules but those who break the law will face the consequences. “People with detailed and specific information about suspected immigration abuse should contact us.” Information to help employers carry out checks to prevent illegal working can be found at www.gov. uk/government/collections/employers-illegal-working-penalties. It includes a quick answer right-towork tool to help employers check if someone has the right to work in the UK. People with information about suspected immigration abuse can contact www.gov.uk/report-immigration-crime or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Old Forest Boy gives Horsham Fitness raise hundreds for Horsham special school inspiring speech Jack Edwards Head Boy, The Forest School On Friday, November 23, The Forest School welcomed an inspiring past pupil over its threshold. Steven Hall, who attended the school back in 1994 - 1999, works as a Government Civil Servant, having served an influential role in parliamentary plans under the wing of major politicians such as Tony Blair and, currently, Nick Clegg. Steven referred to his time attending the all-boys comprehensive school as the ‘golden days’, though we sensed an inkling of satire beneath his remark. He noted that the school had undergone an amazing transformation; however he would always appreciate his time here. Previously wishing to pursue a career in writing or music, discovered a love of politics in his later years at the school. Following a tour around his old school, Steven was subjected to a grilling from a selection of attentive pupils. We started off our questions easily, asking about an average day in the office, before delving headfirst into the world of politics. Steven was extremely honest, open and motivating with his answers, leaving few details un-mentioned. I found it hugely admirable to see how much a passion he radiated for his job, though I suppose surprise helicopter rides with the Deputy Prime Minister are nothing worthy of complaint. The role of a Civil Servant requires that Stephen be neither biased nor linked to any particular political ide-

ology. Steven occasionally even has to write up campaigns for the Liberal Democrats, when he was previously writing against them when the Labour Party was in power. “Two opposing documents can be circulating at the same time, both with my name credited as the author,” Steven explained, “it can sometimes be incredibly odd, but likewise very interesting – it definitely keeps me on my toes!” Giving us a rare and intimate insight into our present Government, Steven captivated us with his hilarious anecdotes. Being interrogated on British political knowledge by Nick Clegg himself, albeit feeling slightly under the weather during an emergency helicopter ride, is just one perk of the job. One thing that we pupils found most interesting was that COBRA actually stands for ‘Cabinet Office Briefing Room A’ and is, in fact, not a clandestine name for a group who covertly run the country. COBRA attendees eat custard creams just like the rest of us. Steven was also on hand for The Forest School’s annual Awards Evening, congratulating our class of 2014 on their achievements from their time here. He provided a fascinating speech about life after secondary school, which was also very motivational. It was very encouraging to listen to someone speak with such passion for his role. Steven Hall has experienced great success in recent years; something inspirational for all current Forest pupils particularly, knowing that he was previously sitting with an abundance of aspirations in the same classrooms that we sit in today.

Members of Horsham Fitness, keen to surpass the success of their 2013 “Burpees Challenge”, came up with a fun and energetic “Farmers Walk” weight carrying marathon event. Braving the cold at 8am on Saturday, December 13, eight teams of four participants carried metal kettlebells weighing between 8 and 24kg each across a 50 metre course. The aim was to cover at least the distance of a full marathon – 26 miles – between all the teams within the one hour duration of the event. Cheered on by family and friends, the teams rose to this challenge and covered 52,900 metres in total – over 32 miles. The event was organised by Horsham Fitness partners Mark Sillett and Katie Warman to raise money for Horsham’s Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee special school. Participants each paid £5 to take part and there was also a fundraising raffle. The event raised approximately £300 for the school. Mark said: “Local charity is what we’re trying to do. It’s great to be able to support this

(L-R) Horsham Fitness partner Mark Sillett, QEII teacher Hayley Worman, QEII student Simon Tomlinson and Horsham Fitness partner Katie Warman in front of event participants Photo by Stephen Candy lovely school that is so close to us.” He went on to thank everyone who had taken part, which included not only clients of Horsham Fitness but also a team made up of staff and a student from QEII School. There was definitely a festive mood, with many of those taking part compet-

ing in Christmas jumpers and hats. Despite the chilly weather everyone soon warmed up once they’d started shifting their heavy weights. Once the hour was up, though, they were very glad of hot drinks and snacks provided by Horsham Rugby Club’s café.

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more serious injury. The local area is small enough that someone will know about this, and we would ask them to come forward.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has other information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn. police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 0015 of 6/12. Alternatively they can call the independent charity Crimestoppers free and anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a man in his 20s and a second man in his 40s who were attacked in Spierbridge Road, Storrington, in the early hours of Saturday, December 6. The victims were at their home address when at around midnight they heard a car being damaged

outside. On going out to investigate they were attacked by a group of up to eight men in their 20s. The older man sustained a hairline facial fracture and cuts that needed stitching. Detective Constable Paul Tonks said: “This was a deliberate attack that had the potential for far

Unattended cooking causes fires A ground floor flat in Arthur Road, Horsham became smoke logged shortly after midnight on Thursday, December 11 after unattended cooking on the hob caused a small fire. The fire alarm was sounding in the flat and the male occupant was led to safety and medically assessed by ambulance paramedics. The three fire crews from Horsham attended the incident from 12.06am to 12.39am and used two breathing apparatus, and a hose reel to extinguish the fire. The flat was ventilated using a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan. Unattended cooking also caused a small fire in a kitchen in a house in the High Street, Billingshurst on Tuesday, December 9 at around 12.15pm. A hose reel, two breathing apparatus and a PPV fan were used by the two fire crews that attended the incident. Both fires have been ruled as accidental. West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service have said that more than half of accidental fires at home are started by cooking and many happen when people are not paying attention, or they leave cooking unattended.

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Four Horsham schools unite for charity Four local Secondary Schools, Tanbridge House, Forest, Millais and The Weald have teamed up to work on a collaborative charity project aimed for the Spring of 2015. Although this is a fantastic activity in itself, alongside this, it is a great opportunity for some of the students from the four schools to work together. The student-led project, known as ‘Fourshor’ (standing for “Four Schools in Horsham’), represents the culmination of ongoing work between students and staff from Tanbridge House, Forest, Millais and The Weald. The overriding aims are to promote cooperation between the schools and make a positive difference in the local community by rais-

Operation Tinsel targets Christmas thieves in Horsham Christmas shoppers across Sussex are being warned to keep an eye on their valuables as shopping centres and streets become busier with just under a week to go until Christmas. Operation Tinsel aims to reduce incidents of theft, anti-social behaviour and to reduce the fear of crime. Leading up to the festive season there tends to be an increase in retail thefts. In the Horsham area, Sussex Police are targeting shoplifters in the run up to Christmas. Officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols throughout the festive period to identify and target offenders by various means including uniformed and plain clothes patrols, utilising the Shopwatch radio system and CCTV and working in partnership with shops and licensed premises. Purse thefts tend to increase around this time of year as the shops get more crowded in the busy pre-Christmas period and there is often an increase in this type of crime. By taking some simple crime

prevention measures, people can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of theft. Keep your bag closed and close to you at all times, held securely under your arm or strapped across your body if possible. Never leave bags unattended - e.g. on a trolley, pushchair or wheelchair. Be aware of anyone acting suspiciously, such as getting too close to you or trying to distract you by bumping into you - such behaviour should be reported to police, security or shop staff immediately. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash around with you and don’t let anyone see what’s in your purse or wallet as you are paying. Never keep your PIN number with your bank cards. Sergeant Vicky Tomlinson said: “If anyone is thinking about visiting our local towns to commit crime then think again. We’re sending out a strong message to thieves that shoplifting and theft will not be tolerated. Offenders caught stealing can expect to be dealt with robustly.”

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Charlotte Schroeter News Reporter The Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) Horsham and Storrington Branch has raised £1,000 this year from donations given at their weekly coffee mornings. Held at their club in the Needles Farm Buildings, Three Acres, Horsham, the coffee morning runs every Wednesday from 10am to 12pm. The coffee morning is open to members and non-members and the club’s members are mainly those who served in the RAF or the widows of service men. The club are keen for all generations to join them, share their stories and keep the club going. The coffee morning is held at the club’s bar and there is also a mu-

seum upstairs so there is plenty to see for those wishing to go along for a tea or coffee and a biscuit. Elaine Britton, the club’s welfare officer, told The District Post: “This amount raised is a landmark for us, it’s a good amount to raise for a small club. The money will be redistributed to those in need. “Anyone who comes along to our coffee morning can donate any

amount for a tea or coﬀee and we have cake and biscuits too. There is a lot of people who live near the club and it would be great for them to pop in. It’s closer than a walk into town and you can just give what you can for your refreshments, we don’t have set prices. “We always have a good chat too so it’s great for people who are lonely to come along for two hours and have some company. We are well supported but we’d love to see some new faces pop along and join us.”

Back Row (L-R): Mr Holmes (Head), Sue Hayes, Lucy Wythers, David Spiegelhalter, Nicola Ingram, Carey Ann Dodah from Explore Learning, Hayley Clark. Front Row Children: Josh Hayes, Sophie Wythers, George Ingram and Tala Hancock-Clark A team of four children from Holbrook Primary School in Horsham fought oﬀ competition from 1,300 teams across the UK and have been crowned the winners of the National Young Mathematicians’ Awards. The year six pupils, including Tala Hancock-Clark, Sophie Wythers, George Ingram, and Josh Hayes, were presented with their prize by the famous statistician, Sir David Spiegelhalter of Cambridge University, and Carey Ann Dodah, head of curriculum at Explore Learning. Now in its ﬁfth year, the contest is run by tuition provider, Explore Learning, and the NRICH Project at the University of Cambridge. The main aim of the competition is to encourage children to see the fun that maths can bring while inspiring them to be competitive. Carey Ann Dodah said: “We’ve had more entrants into the National Young Mathematicians’ Awards

than ever before, making it the toughest year yet so the team from Holbrook have done so well to be crowned champions. They really impressed the judges with their enthusiasm, their teamwork, and their ability to get to the root of the problems in a tactical and logical way.” Tala, Sophie, George and Josh completed three rounds of math challenges before being named the winners. They had to solve a multi-layered, high-level problem and were assessed on their ability to be systematic in their approach, to work well as a team and to get to the root of the problem. Ian Holmes, head teacher at Holbrook Primary School, said: “We are absolutely thrilled and delighted for our team to have won. We are very proud of the children who are a real credit to the school. They really embodied the ethos of the school which is encapsulated in our motto ‘Aiming High, Succeeding Together’.”

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Local DJ’s success in Zante Charlotte Schroeter News Reporter

23-year-old from Five Oaks recently told The District Post about his success on the Greek island of Zante and now has regular DJ spots in the UK. Oli Leslie – DJ OLi – has always liked music and really liked the Djing side of it. He launched his career in 2012 by joining DNA Kids, a mobile DJ agency specialising in an array of events for children and adults and enjoyed the work he did. Oli said: “I remember working at a kids party and seeing 100 kids going mad to Gangham Style and loving the music for two hours. I knew then that DJing was what I wanted to do. “I threw myself into it but it was hard to get my name out in the UK so I decided to go to Zante in the summer of 2013. A bar there loved me. I worked as a warm up DJ then was asked to do the main crowd and it went really well. I was offered a main slot and did boat parties and bar crawls. “I found myself being asked to play by a big club. It all gave me motivation and encouragement to take back to the UK.” Some of his successes include playing at Ibiza Rocks and 2013, at Aquila in London at the Made in

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Chelsea after party, and in Crawley where an Only Way in Essex cast member appeared. Oli has a sports coaching degree and works full time but he still manages to fit in work as a DJ. He has a regular slot on Southstar Radio on Wednesday from 10pm to 12am before heading to Angelique Bar in Crawley on Thursday and Friday nights. On Saturday nights, Oli frees himself up to go to various locations around the UK and has played in Horsham, Brighton, London, and recently in the West Midlands. “Summer 2013 turned my career as a DJ around. I became wellknown around the Greek islands but it was very difficult back in the UK as it’s a niche market to get into. I struggled between August and December 2013 but in February 2014 I started playing at Angelique and they were great. They gave me slots and I now have regular work there. “In 2015 I will keep doing the same thing, keep self-promoting and I will be heading to Cancun in the New Year.” Oli has his own website and has created mix tapes to promote himself. He takes bookings and plays at weddings and has a 21st birthday party slot booked. To find out more or to book him for an event, visit www.djolileslie.com.

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Christmas in the 1930s is evoked in the new exhibition at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, recalling those years when the Victorian image of the season’s festivities gave way to the celebration we know and love today. In those days Christmas began on Christmas Eve, not in mid-August, when the family gathered to decorate the tree. By the 1930s tinsel and cheap metal decorations common, bought in shops now gone such as Woolworths. Electric fairy lights were then becoming popular, HORSHaM although candles were still widely used to light Christmas trees. Many Farthings Hill of the features of Christmas we take Guildford Roadfor granted today, such as Carols Horsham RH12from 1tS King’s College, Cambridge,

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Local care home celebrates success at Christmas Fayre

Last week, staff and residents at Care South’s Sussexdown care home in Storrington and the Friends of Sussexdown Committee invited their friends, families and the local community to join them in spreading some Christmas cheer at the home’s annual Christmas Fayre. Each year, the Friends of Sussexdown Committee holds the Christmas Fayre at the home in order to raise money for Sussexdown’s Residents’ Amenity Fund. Funds raised during the Fayre will go towards buying Christmas presents for all residents and staff at the home, and will help fund the Christmas party. The Fayre was declared officially open by the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Mr Jonathan Lucas and his wife Caroline, who stayed to join in the fun and meet Sussexdown’s residents. Visitors were able to browse a range of stalls, providing plenty of inspiration for Christmas presents for all the family. Resi-

dents had been very busy beforehand, making hand-crafted Christmas cards and decorations to sell on their own stall. Younger visitors were delighted to explore the home’s very own Santa’s Grotto, where Father Christmas was in residence throughout the afternoon. The Fayre also gave visitors the chance to enjoy a cup of tea and a mince pie with the home’s residents and for everyone to get to know one another better. Sally Williams, Chairman of the Friends of Sussexdown, said: “The Christmas Fayre is a great opportunity for staff and residents to invite family, friends and the local community to join them and spread a little festive cheer. We are delighted with the amount that we have raised for the home’s Residents’ Amenity Fund, which ena-

bles us to continue to provide an interesting and stimulating activities programme for our residents.” Home Manager at Care South’s Sussexdown, Heather Rogers, added: “Our Christmas Fayre is a real highlight of the year for residents and staff and we hope everyone who visited the Fayre enjoyed it as much as we did. We’d like to say a big thank you to the Friends of Sussexdown for their continued support in making the Christmas Fayre such a special event.” The Friends of Sussexdown Committee raises money to provide activities, entertainment and outings for the residents of Sussexdown. For further information please contact Rachel Hadfield on 01425 472330 or e-mail rachel@mckennatownsend.com.

Storrington publisher celebrates Battle of Britain deal One of the most important books about the Battle of Britain is to be republished on June 30 2015, marking the 75th anniversary of a key moment in British history. Frontline Books, the editorial office of which is based in Storrington, has struck a deal to publish the third edition of Men of the Battle of Britain by Kenneth G. Wynn, which gives mini biographies of nearly 3,000 Allied airmen who fought in the Battle in 1940. The book will be brought out in conjunction with the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, the custodian of the National Memorial to The Few at Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. The Trust owns all rights to Men of the Battle of Britain. Martin Mace, publisher at Frontline, said: “This will be a momentous event for all those interested in the history of the summer and autumn of 1940 when RAF Fighter Command was at the forefront of ending the threat of German inva-

sion and Sussex people going about their daily lives saw the struggle for supremacy going on over their heads. A number of publishers were keen to do a deal for Ken Wynn’s iconic book. We are delighted to work with the Battle of Britain Me-

morial Trust to publish the first new edition for 15 years.” Geoff Simpson, a trustee of the Memorial Trust, said: “Since its first publication in 1989 Men of the Battle of Britain has become a vital part of the collection of any student of the battle, as well as providing fascinating reading material for a wider public. The 2015 edition will have much fresh information, as well as new photographs of men who took part.” Frontline Books was established in 2007 to publish high quality, detailed books on military history throughout the ages. It is an imprint of the Barnsley-based Pen & Sword group of publishers, which has been established for more than twenty-five years. Further details will be announced in due course. For more information, visit www.frontline-books. com and www.battleofbritainmemorial.org

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Five things for 2015 nik butler @loudmouthman

The final Friday before Christmas and for many this has been the last whole week of work, of school, or possibly both. Traditionally this is the time of year when people finish assembling lists of presents to purchase and then consider their lists of things which 2014 have brought them. Not being one to stand in the way of tradition, not that often anyway, I present to you my five things for 2015. At number five and opening the year I hope that the oncoming elections both local and national will invigorate the public to take more care over soundbite criticism and headline fact checking. A little more skepticality in asking better questions in administration and decisions. Fourth on the list is a desire to see more park usage across the district. Horsham Parkrun; already a very popular Saturday morning diversion proves what a valuable resource large amounts of open green are to the public wellbeing. We would do well to look to the other open fields in our Town and ask how we might better appreciate them. At three is the wish that no

matter the outcome of the Gatwick expansion that CAGNE will grasp the issue of air quality firmly and fight to insist that ground level impact of expansion and new developments should be reduced significantly. Air quality in the South of England will reduce rapidly as we over populate our part of England. Then at number two is the desire to see more investment, support, and promotion of Arts and Science in Horsham from Schools to Clubs and Businesses. Physical health alone will not a well body make; and the heart and mind of each individual benefit from an expression in art and the creative discoveries of science and technology. Finally and in first place, for very personal and selfish reasons, it is time the North of Horsham grew into its identity as the Heart of Horsham. So much of the District travels through this part on a daily basis that we should view its contribution not in terms of dumping grounds for development or access roads but as the pulse of a community around which many wish to smother with additional developments. The new year will bring the chance for change, the chance for growth and the chance for stagnation. What we choose to do with those opportunities is for each of us to decide.

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GARDENING: Bah! Humbug! It’s Christmas

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Believe it or not, if it were not for the likes of Charles Dickens we would not be celebrating Christmas. According to legend, before the publication of his ‘Christmas Carol’, the celebration was falling out of fashion. Indeed, many parishes no longer observed any special rites excepting the mass on the day itself.

If you have hung mistletoe up, then you are following an observance that possibly dates back to Pliny in CE 77. It is surely a bringer of good luck and it is said is a great aid to fertility. However, there is no evidence of any connection to druids. Accordingly eat 12 mince pies given by 12 diﬀerent people and you will have a year of good luck. Of course the whole season is one long set of observances in Christianity. St Thomas’ day on December 21, is the day that traditionally our elder women would go from door to door asking for ‘gifts’ to see them

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through winter. Then once the rounds had been done they’d move onto the church to collect legacies or purses from the wardens. Of course there is Christmas, which, if one follows the old system does not actually start until after midday on the 25th – Christmas Eve being the morning of the 25th. Then one has St Steven’s day on the 26th – another day for the poor to collect ‘charity’ from the rich landowners and when the churches shared out the money from the collection boxes - hence the name ‘Boxing Day’. It is also the day tradesmen and servants collect presents from their clients or masters. (Hint). Then of course we have December the 28th. Childermas Day. The day of penance where we remember Herod’s murder of the first born. As it is an unlucky day, strictly no work should be undertaken – that includes cooking or washing up. A sprig of Rosemary should be hung above the front door to ward off ill luck. After all that, if you were wondering what twelfth night means, well it is the old Christmas (or the true Christmas if you are Gnostic). Of course this is the day some would say is the day you strip naked, drink lots of cider and go Wassailing in your orchard. In actual fact you can ‘wassail’ at any time over Christmastide. There is also the belief that decorations come down on this day. Well according to older traditions you have all the way up until Candlemas on February 2, so no rush there. In the garden, plant your shallots and broad beans on Christmas day as they are said to be the best flavoured and the most likely to succeed. Which leaves me just enough space to wish you all a splendid Christmas! Oh, by the way, for my Jewish friends; Happy Hannukah!. I must also say a blessed Milad un Nabi for the beginning of January to my Muslim friends.

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Local retailers celebrate small business Saturday Ann Swain Chair, Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex FSB

oger Paterson, Cabinet Member for Economic Development at Horsham District Council joined Ann Swain, Chair of the local branch of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Committee members, John Hilder and Geoff Williamson in visiting small retailers in Horsham. Bedford Sports owned by Peter and Frances Bedford, has specialised in providing awards and trophies for sporting and other special occasions for over 30 years from their shop in Lambs Farm Road, Roffey. From a specialist shop to one typical of many in Horsham, Undercutting in the Brighton Road. They were offering two special deals to clients on Saturday. Tania Flint-Clarke started her business working from home. She soon grew and three years ago moved from Southwater to her current premises in Horsham. Ann Swain, Chair of Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex FSB commented: “It is good to be able to highlight two such very different small businesses in Horsham, both of which typify some of the characteristics of many of our small businesses.

“Bedford Sports is one of the many niche businesses which Horsham is keen to encourage as part of its shopping experience. Horsham is well known for its support for these businesses, not least through the annual Microbiz event, which we are proud to be sponsoring again in 2015, as we have done since its launch thirteen years ago.” Roger Paterson said: “Horsham District Council welcomes Small Business Saturday as a brilliant way of supporting the small business community. “The Council embraced Small Business Saturday by not only supporting local small businesses, but also helping budding entrepreneurs from two Horsham schools. Seven business teams from Millais and Farlington Girls schools pitched up their stalls in Horsham’s Carfax market to sell their products as part of their participation in the Young Enterprise annual Company programme.” Horsham District Council has become renowned for its support for small businesses and in 2010 were the proud winners of the Federation of Small Businesses, Local Authority Small Business Friendly Award. HDC supports the small business community through its organisation of annual events: The 13th annual Microbiz aimed at all small businesses and anyone thinking of starting a business will

be held on 14th March 2015. Microbiz provides business visitors with everything they will need in one place on one day, including a vast array of local business products and services, business networking and free business workshops all day offering top tips and inspiration. The annual Horsham District Food & Drink Festival is also celebrating its 13th birthday in 2015. The Festival is a celebration of the fantastic locally produced food and drink in the District which is also sponsored by the local FSB as part if our Keep Trade Local Campaign as it promotes local prducers. For those passionate about food and drink and where it comes from there is also now a Local Food and Drink Guide, a showcase of the very best in local produce from the District. The Festival has grown considerably over the years and now incorporates Steyning and District Food and Drink Festival. The Food and Drink Festival is launched by a weekend of The Big Nibble, attracting thousands of visitors into Horsham Town, providing small businesses with the opportunity to promote and show off their fabulous produce. Many of these are now FSB Members as we have a regular presence at this event. The Big Nibble has grown to include The Little Nibble and Horsham Bake Off.

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Fencing business raises The lawyers that never run out of Will power £8000 for charity Nick Summers

On Saturday, December 13, AVS Fencing Supplies played host to over 160 guests at the Selsdon Park Hotel in Surrey, for the first ever AVS Christmas Charity Ball. Generous customers, suppliers and staff of AVS dug deep to help raise £8000 for two very deserving charities, Macmillan Cancer Support and Rockinghorse Children’s Charity, both of which were represented m on the night. Ca Tom Carter, of rter Macmillan said: “Donations make up 98% of Macmillan’s income, so events like this make a huge difference for us and the lives of the people we support. We are extremely thankful.” Rockinghorse, Head of Fundraising, Analiese Doctrove said:

“Our aim is to improve the lives of sick children throughout Sussex, and the contributions generated at the AVS charity ball are crucial to help us continue to do this.” Money was raised through ticket sales, auctions, rafﬂes, and games, orchestrated on the night by AVS sales and marketing director, Nick Summers: “We are so pleased to be able to utilise our position as a leading UK fencing supplier to raise money and awareness for these two charities. We can’t thank our customers, suppliers and staﬀ enough for their heart-warming display of generosity”. For more information about AVS Fencing Supplies, visit: www.avsfencing.co.uk.

Local firm RG Solicitors have raised over £5,500 during Will Aid in November. This December and January, 2015, RG Solicitors, with offices in Sidcup, Horsham and York, is offering its Will clients the opportunity to arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and will cover the usual registration fee of £110! RG took part in Will Aid to help raise as much money as possible for this amazing cause. They drew up Wills without charging for their time, in the hope that their clients would make a donation to the Will Aid charities instead of paying them. The suggested donation level was £95 for a single Will and £150 for mirror Wills; and they did not earn a penny. The money raised will be shared

by nine of the UK’s best known charities, all of whom work to transform the lives of people in the UK and around the world: Action Aid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland) and Trocaire (N. Ireland). Making a Will is one of the most thoughtful and important things you can do to protect those you love. Yet it is surprising that fewer than half of people have made one. Most say they simply haven’t got around to it, and yet it can take years to sort out someone’s estate if they die

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Gig Guide Thursday 18 December Open Mic with Stan (20.30) The Malt Shovel, Horsham (01403 252302) Tanners Live Lounge (20.30 - Original Music Showcase) The Tanners Arms, Horsham (01403 588789) Friday 19 December Adam Temple (20.30) The Boars Head, Horsham (01403 267268) Saturday 20 December Alter Ego The Coot, Horsham (01403 255996) Sunday 21 December Song and Dance (Christmas Party - 20.00) Horsham Folk Club, Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham (01403 276273) Riverboat Shuffle (Traditional/Dixieland Jazz Band. Members Free, Guests £1.50 - (20.00)) Horsham Cricket Club, Horsham (01403 254628) Open Mic (20.00) The Dun Horse, Mannings Heath, Horsham (01403 265783)

Farlington School Pupils at Farlington have entered into the spirit of Christmas by raising money for good causes, participating in Christmas festivities and delivering chocolates to those more vulnerable in the community. The Senior School girls donated and delivered over 100 boxes of chocolates this week to St Margaret’s Court, Clemsfold House and Horsham Matters. The staff and Senior girls joined together for a Christmas ‘sing-along’ and on Friday morning girls in Reception and Prep 1 toured the School with music teacher Mr Dallimore singing Jingle Bells and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Nursery, Reception, Prep 1 and 2 pupils enjoyed performing this year’s Nativity play, ‘Are We Nearly There Yet?’, a feel-good performance that got everyone’s feet tapping. Farlington Prep School’s Christingle service was held in St. Mary’s Church, Horsham. From the first

Tuesday 23 December Open Mic with Stan (20.30) The Boars Head, Horsham (01403 267268) Wednesday 24 December Open Mic (20.30) The Tanners Arms, Horsham (01403 588789) Sunday 28 December Stan’s Showcase @ The Anchor Hotel (19.30) The Anchor Hotel, Horsham (01403 250640) open Floor (20.00) Horsham Folk Club, Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham (01403 276273)

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Wednesday 31 December Jellyhead (NYE Party - 20.00 - 02.00 Tickets now on sale £10.) The Malt Shovel, Horsham (01403 252302) The Audacity (20.30) South Lodge Hotel, Crabtree, Horsham (01403 891711) Open Mic (20.30) The Tanners Arms, Horsham (01403 588789) John Stapleton’s Rhythm and Blues Party (The Trio with Special Guests (18.00 - New Year’s Eve Party, 1950s Glam Fancy Dress theme, £10 entry)) The Tanners Arms, Horsham (01403 588789)

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carol, with Year 6 pupils processing up the dimly-lit aisle with their glowing Christingles, to the final triumphant ‘O Come, all ye Faithful’ the mood was dignified and joyous, with every member of Years 3 – 6 singing a variety of festive carols with tunefulness and confidence. A truly lovely start to the Christmas season and over £400 was raised for Chestnut Tree House. The Senior Carol Service also in St Mary’s Church, Horsham featured a 70-strong candle-lit procession, the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’, and moving Christmas music from the four choirs and soloists, together with evocative and varied readings. Original choral items composed by A level pupils Olivia Middleton and Katie Wycliffe added a very personal touch. Over £100 was raised for the charity, Shooting Star CHASE. The term’s festivities were rounded-off by a spectacular Christmas lunch for girls and staff, served by head mistress, Louise Higson, and assistant head mistress, Mandy Higgs, with help from the Sixth Formers.

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Last Saturday (December 13) the Horsham Twinning Association together with the German Club and French Club of Horsham met at the Unitarian Church for the annual International Carol Concert. Everybody joined in as the Pleasure Singers Choir performed carols in English, French as well as German. With the help of the hymn sheets, even members of the audience with little foreign language knowledge took part in the singing. After the concert mulled wine helped to refresh the vocal cords and also the mince pies, cheese and biscuits were most welcome.

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Christmas Eve - 24 December Crib Services at 4.30pm and 5.30 pm Midnight Holy Communion at 11.15 pm Christmas Day All-age Holy Communion at 10.00 am

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Sunday 21st December All-age carols at 11.00 am Christmas Day Family Friendly Worship Celebration at 11.00 am

Life Community Baptist Church, Forest School, Comptons Lane Sunday 21st December ‘Something to be happy about’ – a special Service for Christmas at 10.30 am

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Sunday 14th December Family Gift Service at 10.30 am Sunday 21st December Christmas Carols by Candlelight at 6.30 pm Christmas Eve Children’s Carols and Christingle at 4.00 pm Christmas Day Family Service at 10.00 am

St Andrews Methodist Church, Roffey – currently meeting at North Holmes Junior School

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St Mary’s Church, Causeway

Sunday 21st December Holy Communion for 4th Sunday in Advent at 8.00 am Parish Communion for 4th Sunday in Advent at 9.30 am Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6.30 pm Tuesday 23rd December Family Nativity Craft Party in Church Centre at 3.30 pm (until 5.30 pm) Candlelight Service and Blessing of the Crib at 5.30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Blessing of the Crib at 5.30 pm Midnight Mass at 11.15 pm Christmas Day Traditional Carol Service with Holy Communion at 8.00 am Christmas Celebration Communion at 9.30 am

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Southwater Community Methodist Church, Southwater Junior Academy, Southwater

Christmas Eve Family Friendly Carols and Communion by candlelight at 6.00 pm Christmas Day Join us – in your PJ’s if necessary – for our Family Worship Celebration at 11.00 am

Carol Services

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Everyone is welcome at the Horsham churches’ special Christmas Services

Kings Church Horsham, Tanbridge House School Sunday 21st December Christmas Celebration at 6.30 pm followed by mince- pies and glass of wine

Christian Life Centre (Christmas Services are at CLC, East Street, Horsham) Sunday 21st December Carol Service at 6.00 pm Christmas Day Family Christmas Celebration at 10.00 am

United Reformed Church, Springﬁeld Road

Sunday 14th December Nativity and Gift Service at 10.30 am Sunday 21st December Lessons and Carols at 10.30 am Christmas Eve Carols and Communion at 11.15 pm Christmas Day Family Service at 10.00 am

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Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road

Sunday 21st December Nativity Service at 10.30 am Carols by Candlelight at 6.30 pm Christmas Eve Communion at 11.30 pm Christmas Day Family Christmas Service at 10.00 am

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Events

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EVENT O F THE WEEK CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL December 20

Christmas Tree Festival organised by local support group of Action for Children. At Horsham Methodist Church from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Christmas trees decorated by groups and organisations with a connection with the church. Christmas entertainment and seasonal refreshments at 6pm. Admission free, donations welcome. Everyone welcome.

PULBOROUGH VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET December 20 In the Village Hall, Pulborough from 9am to 12pm. Fresh produce, crafts and locally made and crafted Christmas gifts, Christmas carols and more. For more information, telephone 01798 874647.

ART EXHIBITION

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING

MINCE PIE WALK

November 22 - January 9 Andy Housego’s exhibition ‘The French Connection’ takes place in Art Ache Gallery above Rachael’s Kitchen, Horsham, Carfax. Andy is coming over from France to join the gallery for the exhibition. For more information call Sally on 07500 220081.

December 12-24 The Horsham Friends of Shooting Star Chase will be gift wrapping in Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Horsham from 10am on Friday 12 to 4pm on Wednesday 24. Gifts wrapped the same day. Gifts are wrapped for a donation to Shooting Star Chase, Children’s Hospice Care.

December 20 5.5 mile, 2 and a half hours circular walk along the Downs Link starting at West Sussex County Council car park (RH13 8LY) at 10.30am. Mince pies and tea/coffee for £1 donation. Possibility of livestock and mud, some stiles, no dogs. For more information, call Jean 01403 250869.

CAROLS AND MUSIC

MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND December 20 Music on the Bandstand in the Carfax, Horsham comes from the Windjammers from 11am to 1pm. Between 2pm and 4pm there will be Christmas songs by Terra Nova.

FESTIVE WARNHAM WALK

CANDLE-LIT SING-A-LONG

December 20 Carols and music for Christmas with West Sussex Philharmonic Choir at St Mark’s Church, Horsham at 7.30pm. Tickets £7, under 12s free. Tickets available on the door, from Horsham Piano Centre, Waterstones or the Candy Box, Horsham, or phone 01403 752150. In aid of Chestnut Tree House.

December 20 Festive walk around Warnham nature reserve from 8am to 10am. Get the opportunity to take in the winter views and wildlife, followed by a mince pie and hot drink. Adults £4, under 16s £2. Booking essential, call 01403 215263.

December 24 Christmas Eve candle-lit sing-along around the piano at the Limeburners, Newbridge, Billingshurst at 7.30pm. Free entry. For more information, call 01403 782311.

COMMEMORATIVE FOOTBALL MATCH December 25 Act of remembrance commemorative football match on Christmas Day from 11.30am to 12.30pm on the playing field in Cowfold. Organised by Cowfold Remembers Committee.

RAFA COFFEE MORNING December 31 Royal Air Force Association 665 Horsham & Storrington Branch hold a coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. All are welcome, please feel free to bring a friend. Needles Farm Buildings, Three Acres, Horsham. For enquiries, contact 01403 242277.

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eil Moore, MD at Guy Leonard & Co Estate tells a heart-warming Christmas story. Scrooge had been trying to sell his house all year - but to no effect. He was fed up with cold winters and longed to move to Spain where he had found a flat at a knockdown price being sold by a desperate developer. Now it was Christmas again and there was still no sign of a buyer for his own house. Scrooge hated Christmas. Bob, at the local estate agent, Cratchit and Co, had almost given up on ever selling the house. Scrooge was far too mean to put the lights on inside or light the fire to make the house look cosy and inviting. Instead it was unwelcoming and cold. A better word would be frigid. He refused to let people see the house when they wanted to and only allowed viewings when it was convenient for him. The few offers he had received he had treated with derision - even though the asking price was really far too high - which put everyone off taking it any further. Scrooge was even insisting that any buyer would have to purchase, at extra cost, the threadbare carpets and even some wet logs at the end of the garden which he described as firewood. That night Scrooge had three disturbing dreams. The first vividly showed him what life had been like before he had become so mean and his wife had left him. The second dream showed Christmas dinner at his estate agent’s house. It was a jovial family affair with Bob, his wife and their small son, Tim, all enjoying themselves. But slowly the scene changed to show what life would be like if Bob couldn’t sell any houses and had no money. The third dream showed Scrooge’s grave. He had died an embittered old man who had never sold his mausoleum of a house or moved to sunny Spain. Waking up in his bed Scrooge realised that wasn’t too late. He raced round the house putting lights on and setting the fire ablaze in the living room. He then rushed down to see Bob at Cratchit & Co, and told him to reduce the price immediately and to tell everyone that he would heartily entertain any reasonable offers. Scrooge even told Bob that he would increase the commission if the house was sold quickly. So Scrooge did sell his house and moved to Spain where he enjoyed many long years in the sun. He even met an attractive widow in the local tapas bar that he went to often. Scrooge never forgot to send Bob a Christmas card, as without all Bob’s hard work he would never have had his new life. The moral of this story is to be as accommodating with potential buyers as possible and always try and find an estate agent like Bob. Guy Leonard and Co in Horsham is just such a firm as Cratchit & Co. Call us - we might change your life. Happy Christmas everyone with apologies to Charles Dickens.

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Wells Independent Property Broker

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S “Rob Wells is a highly conscientious, efficient and personable estate agent who delivers on his promises. He succeeded in obtaining an acceptable offer within two weeks of advertising our property and then actively managed a complicated process involving a chain of four transactions, which was no easy task, managing to keep us well informed at every stage. Without his constant attention to detail and excellent customer service, we are sure that we would not have got to exchange and completion so soon. We can not recommend him highly enough to other sellers and rental property owners.” Mr and Mrs L , Horsham

“I just wanted to send you a note to say a huge thank you for all your help with the purchase of Rectory Barn. I appreciate you were retained by the vendors of Rectory Barn, but the whole process was made so much easier by your perseverance and willingness to problem solve everytime the chain came up with the inevitable issues. In particular the way you kept us up to date with regular communications, was a breath of fresh air, as I’m used to having to constantly chase Agents, Solicitors and the like for information. Thanks so much for everything and I’m sure if you continue with your current approach to this business you’ll have many more very satisfied customers over the next few years. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to our family and friends.” Mr and Mrs R

tart the New Year with a new approach! Not only can you save on Stamp Duty Fees where they have been reduced but there is a new estate agent in town, offering a friendly service and competitive fees who can potentially work 24/7 as it is all about client. Wells Independent Property Broker is an online estate agent that runs using cloud software and solely by Rob Wells. Rob offers customers almost 10 years personal experience working in the property market. Rob said: “Working as an independent agent I can offer customers a personal, honest service and go the extra mile. I also have the flexibility to fully carry out the work that needs to be done, and with no set targets, my clients are not just numbers.”

I don’t tie people into lengthy contracts which gives my customers a lot more freedom Rob has lived in Horsham for 34 years and has spent years working in estate agencies, he added: “I thoroughly enjoy the job and I’m truly passionate about what I do.” Wells Independent Property Brokers was established in August, 2014. Rob said: “After recognizing what the client wants from their estate agent, it has always been our ambition to be able to deliver a great service, so the buck stops with me, no more excuses! So we will do whatever we can, in order to meet your expectations by giving that personal touch. “I will go through true compari-

sons of what properties have sold recently in your area to identify the right price, so that you are not sat on the market with no viewings. “We will recommend how to stage your property in order to get the best photos and we use the latest drone technology to take aerial shots of your property.

We use the latest drone technology to take aerial shots of your property “We will create the floor plan at no extra cost to you so people will know your layout and spend time with you to get the best service.” Rob told The District Post, the first property Wells sold had been on the market for some time and they were able to sell it in two weeks. “When I first became an estate agent I wanted to change the perception of estate agents, and after spending many years working for corporate companies, I decided to form my own. Working for myself, I can make the decisions I need to quickly, I don’t tie people into lengthy contracts which gives my customers a lot more freedom. I’m an agent who becomes a friend.” Wells Independent Property Broker can be found on major social media outlets and can be reached on Facebook and Twitter. Properties are advertised on their website www.wellsproperty.com and on www.rightmove.co.uk. The agency currently covers Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire and work alongside with Wells Lettings who are based in Horsham. We have recommended mortgage advisors and conveyancers. For more information visit www. wellsproperty.com or call 01403 288 093, you can also email info@ wellsproperty.com.

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Itchingfield

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Rectory Barn is situated on a private road and enjoying far-reaching southerly views towards the South Downs National Park.

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• Detached barn measuring approximatelt 3444 sq ft • Exposed beams • Fantastic kitchen breakfast room • Mezzanine living room • Family bathroom including sauna

Guide price £375,000 - £425,000

The barns are situated in an outstanding elevated position, approached via sweeping driveway from a country lane and enjoying far-reaching southerly views towards the South Downs National Park.

Despite its enviable rural setting, the property is only four miles south west of Horsham and just under five miles from Billingshurst.

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OIEO £625,000 The dual aspect sitting room has a bay window with a gas radiator below & doors direct to the garden. There is a contemporary fireplace with marble effect hearth/ surround & gas coal effect fire. There is a sky+ television point & two ceiling light points. The kitchen/dining room provides a family area to accommodate a sofa plus a table and chairs with doors direct to the garden • • • •

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Guide price £800,000 Nutgrove dates back to the early 1920’s presented to an extremely high standard throughout. The property is immaculate, and great care has been taken by the present owners to ensure the preservation of its period features have been maintained. • Detached family home • Detached one bedroom annexe • Log cabin with full power and plumbing • Open plan kitchen/breakfast room

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£395,000

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£395,000

Itchingfield ID 45005

£995,000

Horsham

£395,000

Horsham

£395,000

West Chiltington ID 30260

£975,000

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£395,000

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£395,000

Pulborough ID 44930

£925,000

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West Chiltington ID 45968 £550,000

Horsham

£395,000

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Horsham

£475,000

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£395,000

Horsham ID 37209

£575,000

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Short term let opportunity in The Haven

Managing Properties... Independent Horsham Letting Agents, Lines & James Ltd are very pleased to be offering a detached three bedroom bungalow in The Haven, near Billingshurst, for rental at £1125pcm per calendar month. The property is only available for a short term let only, therefore would suit anyone in between house moves or possibly refurbishing their own house and has the need to vacate. Approached by a long entrance drive and set within its own enclosed gardens, Lower Lodge Bungalow is situated in a rural location overlooking an open field. An entrance door opens to the lounge with double doors opening to a conservatory/garden room which overlooks the garden. The double aspect kitchen has a large

range of storage cupboards. There is a utility room with a rear entrance door and this has space and vent for a tumble dryer and space and plumbing for a washing machine. There are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower over the bath and the property is heated by oil fired central heating. A narrow staircase leads up to a first floor study/hobbies area which has a velux window. Outside the enclosed gardens surround the property and there are two parking spaces near to the property. EPC rating F Short term lets are rarely available so if this suits your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact Lines & James for further details 01403 210088 or visit linesandjames.com.

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The importance of renting through a professional agent

ajor problems such as ARLA, RICS or NAEA. damp, mould, electriThis includes making sure that cal hazards, gas leaks rented property is safe and in good and animal infestation condition, having passed gas, elechave been experienced trical and fire safety checks, and that by 61 per cent of tenants renting in all relevant legislation is fully comthe private sector, according to a new plied with. In addition, it means the report released by Shelter and Britagent will hold tenants’ deposits and ish Gas. all client money safely in a protected The report largely points the finger account, be trained and qualified in at ill-informed, amateur and accidenlettings law and abide by all rules and tal landlords who are far more numerregulations. ous than rogue landlords. According to “Around 35 per cent of letting agents the report, more than a quarter are not members of a profesof landlords have no previsional organisation and just ous experience of letting one in 20 landlords beout a property, and allongs to an accreditation most half (43 per cent) scheme, which means do not regard renting the public is still very as a proper business. vulnerable to bad pracCarole Charge, Leadtice.” ers’ Technical & ComUnregulated agents pliance Director said: are able to offer lower “This research emphacommission rates beCa role Charge sises how vital it is for cause they do not have to tenants to be selective over train staff or invest in the who they rent through. Most resources needed to maintain tenants choose their agent or landlord high standards. As a result they attract by default, based on the property that landlords and tenants with low fees best fits their requirements, and are because most people are not aware of not aware that landlords and agents the risks they face. do not all abide by the same standards. To help tenants protect themselves, “This is because there is still no Leaders’ advice is to make sure that formal regulation in place to prevent their chosen agent will do all the follandlords and agents who have no exlowing, as part of their standard serperience, qualifications, client money vice: protection or knowledge of the law from • Ensure that the property has passed practicing. Ironically, there are 100+ an electrical safety and gas safety rules and regulations that a property inspection and give the tenant a has to pass to be let legally, yet there is copy of the Gas Safety Record before no legal requirement for the people acmoving in. tually carrying out the letting.” • Check the property is free from conIn the absence of formal regulation, densation, mould, damp, blocked the only way for tenants to protect drains or sewage issues. themselves is to rent through an agent • Check that all soft furnishings at that is a member of a professional, the property comply with fire safety self-regulating organisation such as regulations.

• Carry out thorough health and safety checks, beyond the statutory obligations, and take action to minimise potential hazards, for example, making sure that ponds are covered, safety glass is installed, swimming pools are fenced off, and banisters fitted and in good repair. • Give prospective tenants a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before viewing properties so they can make an informed decision. • Provide Tenancy Agreements written in plain English, with no unfair terms and conditions, as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). • Hold the deposit in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and have Client Money Protection in place. • Draw up a detailed Inventory & Schedule of Condition at the start of the tenancy, agreed by both tenant and landlord. This document is key to determining whether the tenant should get their full deposit back at the end of the tenancy or whether any deductions need to be made to cover loss or damage. • Ensure that the tenant’s rights are protected during the tenancy, this includes the right to quiet enjoyment of the property as their own home, with at least 24 hours’ written notice given before a visit by the letting agent or landlord, except in an emergency. Established by the co-founder of the Association of Residential Letting Agents in 1983 (ARLA), Leaders provides financial probity and rigorous standards in letting and property management. Membership of ARLA, SAFEagent and The Property Ombudsman gives landlords and tenants complete peace of mind.

MERRY CHR ISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW

YEAR

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NEW Billingshurst £1,125 PCM* three bed bungalow unfurnished available january epc rating f

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Wishing all our Landlords & Tenants a Very merry Christmas & a Prosperous New Year. Thank you from all at Pinnacle Letting Find us: 26 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EH | Tel: 01403 275030 | Email: info@pinnaclelets.co.uk Tenant fees Please note as part of our application process, fees will become due for referencing, tenancy agreement administration, these will be charged in addition to the Rent and Deposit payable before the tenancy starts. Please contact our office for full details before you make any decision about a property or before you decide to view.

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A brief history of Piries Place Sitting to the east of the Carfax in Horsham town centre, you’ll find Piries Place. Now a thriving shopping area, the square has a rich history which began with an investment from the headmaster of Collyer’s, Mr William Pirie. William Pirie became the headmaster of Collyer’s in 1822 at only 20 years of age, he remained the headmaster there for 46 years and was often seen around Horsham town centre riding a donkey and

cart, hence the statue of Mr Pirie that sits in the square today. William Pirie became a resident of note after he built almshouses there, which are the equivalent of low cost housing. This area of housing came to be known locally as Piries Place. The site is almost unrecognizable now compared to how it was, however the narrow alleyway running from the Carfax through to Piries Place has been there since the cot-

tages were built. On the site where Waitrose now stands was the old Horsham market. The bustling market was located here for at least 100 years. Today’s markets in town follow this tradition, keeping Horsham on the map as a traditional market town. In the late 1980s plans were drawn up to redevelop the area into a shopping centre, the market closed in 1988. The shopping centre was finished

in 1991 and opened with Waitrose. Only three units were filled in this time and it went into receivership for a few years. Local market guru PJ Aldred, who currently runs the Horsham Markets got involved in 1991 and the then town centre manager Laurie Furneaux asked her to set up a market there. PJ said: “It was a small arts and crafts market on Thursdays and Saturdays. It became very successful and in 1993 I became centre manager of Piries Place and we expanded the market and by 1995 it was full and was thriving.” Piries Place was bought back from receivers in 1995 and in 2000 the

market moved down to the Bishopric. Today the market has moved back in to Piries Place, all the retail units filled this year and business is booming, putting life back into the square. The iconic thistle on the Piries Place signs is a nod to the Scottish heritage of WIlliam Pirie. PJ added: “I think William Pirie would be proud the site is officially named after him and he’d be thrilled the logo contains the thistle. Many thanks to PJ Aldred who was Piries Place center manager in 1993 and currently runs Horsham Markets and Crates Local.

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Mixed ma Satu The Bridal Room 4 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EH www.bridalroom.co.uk

Ceramic Shack 18-23 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EH | 01403 581952 www.ceramicshack.co.uk

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FR O M P I R I Lower Lodge Candles 17 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EH | 01403 750585 www.lowerlodgecandles.com

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Pinnacle Lettings 26 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EH | 01403 275030 www.pinnaclelets.co.uk

Prime Securities 24 Piries Place, Horsham, West Sussex 01403 242484

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EARLY YEARS PRACTIONER Wanted for small, friendly playgroup in Horsham for children aged 2-5 years. Must be experienced and have NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications. Full time position available to start in the new year. For all enquiries please email lou@ kookaburraplaygroup. co.uk or call 01403 269548 or 07887992381

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BUILDERS MERCHANT LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TRAIN! D.W.Nye Builders Merchant is a privately owned independent business in the south-east. We sell a wide range of building materials to trade and public customers. We are looking for someone with previous experience in the builders merchant industry to train into a LGV Class 2 Driver. We would be willing to pay for the LGV and Grab training if applicants show the right skills as a yardman. The prospect job would be to deliver multi drops of various materials to a 25 mile radius of our depot. The ideal applicant would have a forklift licence, a number of years at a builders merchant and a good knowledge of the local area.

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

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This will include financial administration, project management and lettings. You will need to demonstrate your ability to maintain accuracy and standards under pressure. If you are educated to a minimum of ‘A’ level standard or equivalent, with excellent ICT skills (Microsoft Office & Excel) and experience of direct supervision of staff, we would be pleased to hear from you. Millais is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children. An enhanced DBS check (formerly known as CRB) will be made on the successful applicant.

Key Responsibilities include: Preparation of monthly management accounts & reports Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows Responsible for all ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations Responsible for maintenance and all postings within Sage Line 50 Management of part time purchase ledger clerk Reporting directly to the Financial Director Salary £32k + excellent benefits Strictly No Recruitment Agents To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter via the careers page on the Chess Dynamics Ltd website www.chessdynamics.com/careers quoting Jobs-Live.

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Finance & Asset Supervisor Millais School in Horsham are recruiting for a talented administrator and effective communicator to support the development of the school by contributing to the process to increase efficiency and achieve best value.

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Care Support Workers As a Caremark Care and Support Worker you will be visiting Customers in their own homes and in their local communities, supporting them with aspects of their daily routine ranging from simply providing some company, to full personal care and support. The support provided by our Care and Support Worker is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of a Customer’s family.

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Plasterers, Tackers, Metal Fixers & Dryliners Jaycee Plasterers Ltd have positions available for selfemployed experienced Plasterers, Tackers, Metal Fixers and Dryliners holding current CSCS card to undertake works on new build properties for national property developer near to Horsham, West Sussex. For further information please call Clive on 07831 158783 or email: c.boltlawrence@btinternet. com quoting Jobs-Live

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6.20 Sign Zone: The Great Interior Design Challenge 7.20 Close Calls: On Camera 7.50 Meerkats: Secrets of an Animal Superstar – Natural World 8.50 FILM: Tom Thumb (1958) 10.20 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip 11.20 Great Continental Railway Journeys 12.20 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 1.20 John Wayne: Talking Pictures 2.05 FILM: How the West Was Won (1962) 4.30 Big Dreams Small Spaces 5.30 Flog It! 6.30 Nature’s Weirdest Events 7.30 Christmas University Challenge 8.00 Mastermind 8.30 Food & Drink 9.00 The Big Allotment Challenge 10.00 QI 10.30 Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule 11.30 Mock the Week Christmas Special 12.05 FILM: Rope (1948) 1.20 FILM: Sign Zone: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) 3.00 This Is BBC Two

BBC2

6.00 Breakfast 7.25 Match of the Day 9.00 FILM: The Ant Bully (2006) 10.20 B.O.B’s Big Break 10.30 FILM: Flubber (1997) 12.00 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 FILM: The Sound of Music (1965) 4.30 FILM: Up (2009) 6.00 BBC News; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind 7.30 A Question of Sport: FA Cup Special 8.00 EastEnders 8.30 Room 101 9.00 The Musketeers 10.00 BBC News 10.25 BBC Regional News; Weather; National Lottery Update 10.35 Live at the Apollo 11.05 Cuckoo Christmas Special 11.40 EastEnders 2.05 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.10 BBC News

BBC1

FRIDAY

6.00 Breakfast 7.55 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer 11.00 Escape to the Country 12.00 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News 1.15 Flog It! 2.15 Songs of Praise 2.50 FA Cup Final Score 5.00 BBC News; Weather 5.20 Match of the Day Live. Arsenal v Hull City (Kick-off 5.30pm). 7.30 Still Open All Hours Love is in the air in the corner shop as Granville continues his attempts to woo Mavis, Gastric needs yet more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. 8.00 Countryfile Adam Henson presents a special edition focusing on rare-breed farm animals, introducing his old spot pigs and Exmoor ponies, and looks back at memorable items featuring rare breeds. Including Weather for the Week Ahead. 9.00 Last Tango in Halifax Alan finally lets Celia into his secret about Gary, but is saddened when she punishes Caroline for his mistake. Gillian loses her job after a humiliating visit from Cheryl. 10.00 BBC News; Weather 10.30 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights Action from today’s third-round matches. 11.50 The Apprentice USA New series. Donald Trump kicks off another celebrity edition, with candidates including Gary Busey, Dionne Warwick, Meat Loaf, La Toya Jackson and David Cassidy selling pizzas. 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.20 BBC News

BBC1

6.15 Great British Garden Revival 7.15 Glorious Gardens from Above 8.00 Countryfile 9.00 FA Cup Rewind: Third-Round Classics 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11.30 Food & Drink 12.00 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 1.00 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. Coverage of the second day of the tournament. 4.45 Ski Sunday 5.30 Coast 6.00 Tigers About the House – What Happened Next Part two of two. The Clarks see the harsh reality of tiger poaching in Indonesia. 7.00 Top Gear Patagonia Special Part one of two. A gruelling trip to the world’s southernmost city. 8.00 Kate Humble – Into the Volcano 9.00 Reinventing the Royals 10.00 QI XL 10.45 Racing Legends: Barry Sheene 11.45 Darts: BDO World Championships 12.35 Darts Extra 2.35 Sign Zone: Countryfile 3.35 Holby City 4.35 This Is BBC Two

BBC2

Foyle’s War, ITV, 8pm

6.00 Animal Park 6.30 FILM: Hue and Cry. (1947) 7.50 FILM: The Titfield Thunderbolt. (1953) 9.10 Fred Dibnah’s Building of Britain 9.40 Fred Dibnah’s Building of Britain 10.10 British Isles: A Natural History 11.00 FA Cup Rewind: Third-Round Classics 12.00 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass 1.00 The A to Z of TV Cooking 1.05 The World’s Most Photographed 1.35 FILM: Viva Las Vegas. (1964) 3.00 Big Dreams Small Spaces 4.00 Restoring England’s Heritage 4.30 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. Further coverage of the opening day of the tournament. 5.30 Tigers About the House – What Happened Next 6.30 Sacred Wonders of Britain 7.30 Dad’s Army 8.00 Rubens: An Extra Large Story 9.00 FILM: Albert Nobbs (2011) Premiere. Drama. 10.45 Charlie Brooker’s 2014 Wipe 11.45 Darts: BDO World Championships 12.35 Darts Extra 2.35 This Is BBC Two

Frank Sinatra: Our Way, BBC1, 7pm

BBC2

SUNDAY

6.00 Breakfast 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live 11.30 Nigel Slater’s Dish of the Day 12.00 BBC News; Weather 12.10 Football Focus 1.00 Bargain Hunt 2.00 Escape to the Continent 2.30 Live Darts: BDO World Championships. Coverage of the opening day of the tournament. 4.30 Final Score 5.20 BBC News; Weather 5.35 Celebrity Mastermind 6.05 Pointless Celebrities Alexander Armstrong hosts an FA Cup special, quizzing Gabby Logan, Robbie Savage, Mark Chapman, Phil Neville, Jermaine Jenas, Jacqui Oatley, Jason Mohammad and Trevor Sinclair. 7.00 Frank Sinatra: Our Way Alexander Armstrong and Rochelle Humes host this one-off music contest in which seven acts perform their own renditions of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra. 8.15 The National Lottery: Win Your Wish List Game show. 9.05 Casualty As 2015 approaches, Connie lets her personal life cloud her judgement and Zoe is saddened when alcoholic Molly is brought in, having been found unconscious in the park. 10.00 BBC News; Weather 10.15 Mrs Brown’s Boys Second festive episode. Cathy is feeling broody. 10.50 Match of the Day: FA Cup Highlights Action from the latest third-round matches; National Lottery Update 12.00 FILM: Lesbian Vampire Killers. (2009) 1.20 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.25 BBC News

BBC1

SATURDAY

YOUR WEEK ON TV

ITV

6.00 CITV: The Aquabats! Super Show! 6.25 Pat & Stan 6.35 Pat & Stan 6.40 Dino Dan 6.50 Dino Dan 7.05 Canimals 7.10 Canimals 7.20 Signed Stories: Share a Story 7.25 Sooty 7.35 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 7.50 Ultimate Spider-Man 8.15 Horrid Henry 8.30 Nerds & Monsters 8.45 Nerds & Monsters 9.00 Deadtime Stories 9.25 FILM: Columbo: Agenda for Murder. (1990) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Patrick McGoohan. 11.15 ITV News; Weather 11.25 Britain’s Best Bakery 12.25 Inside the National Trust 1.25 River Monsters 1.55 Midsomer Murders 3.55 FILM: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969) James Bond adventure. 6.35 Regional Programmes 6.45 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Diversity Live An entertainment special with the street-dance crew, fresh from their UK arena tour, featuring a range of spectacular new routines and appearances by special guests. 8.00 Foyle’s War New series. The detective is drawn into the world of corrupt Nazi businessmen when a university professor is found murdered in a park after working as a translator in Nuremberg. 10.00 ITV News; Weather 10.15 FILM: Hot Fuzz (2007) A zealous policeman is relocated to a sleepy country village, where a series of grisly so-called accidents arouses his suspicions. Action comedy, starring Simon Pegg. 12.25 Premiership Rugby Union 1.20 The Store 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

ITV

6.00 CITV: The Aquabats! Super Show! 6.25 Pat & Stan 6.35 Pat & Stan 6.40 Dino Dan 6.50 Dino Dan 7.05 Canimals 7.10 Canimals 7.20 Signed Stories: Share a Story 7.25 Sooty 7.35 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 7.50 Hulk and the Agents of Smash 8.15 Horrid Henry 8.30 Nerds & Monsters 8.45 Nerds & Monsters 9.00 Deadtime Stories 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 10.20 Murder, She Wrote 11.15 ITV News; Weather 11.25 Ejector Seat 12.25 The 21st Question 1.25 FILM: Columbo: Lovely but Lethal. (1973) Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Martin Sheen. 2.55 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 3.55 Tipping Point 4.55 Big Star’s Little Star 5.55 ITV News London; Weather 6.05 ITV News; Weather 6.20 FILM: Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010) A woman struggling to look after her children and the family farm receives a helping hand from the magical nanny. Fantasy comedy, starring Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal. 8.30 Take Me Out New series. A gamekeeper, a bus driver, a magician and a student look for love. 9.30 FILM: The Hangover (2009) Premiere. Three men on a stag weekend in Las Vegas wake up to find they have lost the groom and cannot remember the night before. Comedy, with Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis. 11.30 ITV News; Weather 11.45 FILM: Dog Day Afternoon (1975) Factbased drama. 1.55 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen

6.10 NFL: The American Football Show 7.05 How I Met Your Mother 7.30 Everybody Loves Raymond 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 8.25 Frasier 9.00 Frasier 9.30 Sunday Brunch 12.30 The Big Bang Theory 12.55 The Big Bang Theory 1.20 The Big Bang Theory 1.50 FILM: Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. (2008) Comedy drama. 3.50 FILM: Diary of a Wimpy Kid. (2010) Comedy, starring Zachary Gordon. 5.40 Channel 4 News 6.05 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun New series. A former pub landlady wants a fresh start in Spain. 7.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Phil Spencer is on the Mersey, meeting a man struggling to part with his four-bedroom home and helping a beautician living with six dogs. 8.00 The Hotel Mark organises a record-breaking attempt to bake Britain’s biggest scone, but Cavendish owner Vicky does not have much faith in head chef Gerry’s ability to pull it off. 9.00 Walking the Nile New series. Levison Wood treks the length of the River Nile from source to sea. 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special With Kathy Burke and David Baddiel. 11.05 Rude Tube: Welcome to 2015 Alex Zane welcomes in the new year with 100 internet videos. 1.00 FILM: Thirst. (2009) Horror, starring Kang-ho Song. 3.15 The Guides 3.30 Mesh: Tourist Trap 3.35 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 4.30 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5.25 Hugh’s 3 Good Things: Best Bites 5.40 Small Animal Hospital

Channel 4

6.10 FILM: Arabian Adventure. (1979) Fantasy adventure, starring Oliver Tobias. 7.55 The Morning Line 8.55 The King of Queens 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.55 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.25 Frasier 10.55 Frasier 11.25 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 12.25 Gadget Man’s Guide to Christmas 1.30 Channel 4 Racing. 4.00 FILM: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. (2009) Comedy, starring Zachary Levi. 5.45 The Simpsons 6.10 The Simpsons Bart plays a prank on Mrs Krabappel, but it backfires and results in her being fired – leaving him feeling so guilty that he resolves to do everything he can to get her reinstated. 6.35 The Simpsons Marge campaigns against a combat sport. 7.00 Channel 4 News 7.30 Britain’s Wildest Weather 2014 Eyewitness footage capturing an unpredictable year of weather, from tornados, hurricanes and storms to the chilliest August in more than two decades and the hottest Halloween ever. 9.00 FILM: Taken (2008) A former CIA agent puts his old skills to use in rescuing his daughter from a gang of European sex traffickers. Thriller, starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace. 10.50 Bill Bailey Qualmpeddler Stand-up comedy from London’s Hammersmith Apollo. 11.50 FILM: The Godfather: Part III (1990) 2.55 Hollyoaks 5.05 Hugh’s 3 Good Things 5.15 Secret Eaters

Channel 4

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10.35 Monkey Life 11.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 12.00 FILM: Forever Young. (1992) Romantic sci-fi drama, with Mel Gibson and Jamie Lee Curtis. 1.55 FILM: The Princess Bride. (1987) Fantasy adventure, starring Cary Elwes. 3.50 FILM: Snow White. (2001) Fairy-tale fantasy, starring Kristin Kreuk. 5.35 FILM: Bambi. (1942) Animated drama, with the voice of Bobby Stewart. 6.55 5 News Weekend 7.05 FILM: Rush Hour (1998) An overly zealous Hong Kong detective investigating a kidnapping in Los Angeles is teamed with a loud-mouthed local cop. Comedy adventure, starring Jackie Chan. Edited for language and violence. 9.00 FILM: House at the End of the Street (2011) Premiere. Horror, starring Jennifer Lawrence. 10.55 FILM: Final Destination (2000) Horror. 12.50 SuperCasino 3.10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 4.00 House Doctor 4.25 Make It Big

Last Tango in Halifax, BBC1, 9pm

6.00 Milkshake! 9.50 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 10.25 Access 10.30 Ice Road Truckers 11.30 Ice Road Truckers 12.30 Ice Road Truckers 1.25 FILM: McLintock! (1963) Comedy Western, starring John Wayne. 3.55 FILM: The Searchers. (1956) John Ford’s Western, starring John Wayne. 6.20 FILM: Zulu (1964) Factbased historical drama about two British Army officers who rallied a small force of men against the might of 4,000 Zulu warriors in 1879. With Michael Caine and Stanley Baker. 8.55 5 News Weekend 9.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2014 Countdown of the biggest showbusiness stories and scandals of the year, from Solange Knowles attacking Jay Z in a lift to Russell Brand’s attempt to start a revolution. 11.55 Access Showbiz news. 12.00 SuperCasino 3.10 Autopsy: Michael Jackson’s Last Hours 4.00 House Doctor 4.25 Make It Big

Channel 5

Take Me Out, ITV, 8.30pm

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 The Hotel Inspector 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCIS 3.15 FILM: Ice Twisters (2009) 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News Tonight 7.00 The World’s Deadliest Storms. Stories of people who survived terrifying natural disasters. 8.00 World’s Scariest Weather 9.00 Worst Weather Ever? Documentary examining the current spate of extreme climatic events. 10.00 Britain’s Best Loved Double Acts. A countdown of the nation’s favourite duos. 12.55 SuperCasino 3.10 The Abba Years 4.00 Great Artists 4.25 House Doctor

Channel 5

6.00 Countdown 6.45 According to Jim 7.10 The King of Queens 8.00 Frasier 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Undercover Boss 11.00 Shipping Wars 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me 1.05 Four in a Bed 2.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3.10 Countdown 4.00 Deal or No Deal 5.00 Come Dine with Me 5.30 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 Weighing Up the Enemy 9.00 24 Hours in Police Custody 10.00 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell 10.55 The Undateables 11.55 Poker 12.50 The American Football Show: The Playoffs 1.50 KOTV Boxing Weekly 2.20 Trans World Sport 3.15 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 4.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5.05 Deal or No Deal

Channel 4

6.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Judge Rinder 3.00 Tipping Point 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 Fat Pets: Slimmer of the Year 5.00 The Chase 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 River Monsters 8.00 Britain’s Best Back Gardens 9.00 The Wonder of Britain 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.40 The Mighty Mississippi with Trevor McDonald 11.40 Secrets from the Sky 12.10 Jackpot247 3.00 Loose Women 3.45 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

ITV

6.05 Homes Under the Hammer 7.05 Caught Red Handed 7.35 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 8.20 Sign Zone: Glorious Gardens from Above 9.05 Antiques Roadshow 10.05 Close Calls: On Camera 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 4.15 The Great British Winter 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Eggheads 6.30 Great British Railway Journeys 7.00 Great British Garden Revival 8.00 Six Puppies and Us 9.00 Billionaire’s Paradise: Inside Necker Island 10.00 W1A 10.30 Newsnight; Weather 11.20 Darts: BDO World Championships 12.10 Darts Extra 2.10 Sign Zone: Secrets of the Castle with Ruth, Peter and Tom 3.10 This Is BBC Two 4.00 BBC Learning Zone

BBC2

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.15 Wanted Down Under 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer 11.00 Caught Red Handed 11.30 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Father Brown 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 James Martin: Home Comforts 4.30 Antiques Road Trip 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 7.00 The One Show 7.30 EastEnders; BBC News; Regional News 8.00 Holby City 9.00 Silent Witness 10.00 BBC News 10.25 BBC Regional News; Weather; National Lottery Update 10.35 Count Arthur Strong 11.05 Have I Got a Bit More Old News for You 11.50 FILM: Dinner for Schmucks (2010) 1.40 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.45 BBC News

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6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 Celebrity Big Brother: The Launch 1.10 5 News Lunchtime 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCIS 3.15 FILM: A Time to Remember (2003) 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News Tonight 7.00 Winter Road Rescue; 5 News Update 8.00 Secrets of the Egyptian Pyramids. New series. Investigating great engineering achievements, beginning with four ancient Egyptian pyramids; 5 News Update 9.00 Celebrity Big Brother. Highlights from launch night as a new group of familiar faces make their way down the stairs into the house that for some will be their home for the next three weeks. 10.00 Botched Up Bodies 11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 12.00 SuperCasino 3.10 The Hotel Inspector 4.00 Great Artists 4.25 House Doctor 5.35 Wildlife SOS

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 The Hotel Inspector 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 Hercules the Human Bear 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCIS 3.10 FILM: A Woman’s Rage (2008) 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News Tonight 7.00 Winter Road Rescue; 5 News Update 8.00 Benefits: Too Fat to Work. Documentary following lives of obese people who rely on benefits as they cannot find work, including a man who thinks employers are prejudiced against fat people; 5 News at 9 9.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live Launch. New series. Emma Willis invites another group of famous faces to shack up together. 11.00 Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side 12.00 Celebrity Big Brother: Live from the House 1.00 SuperCasino 3.10 Hercules the Human Bear 4.00 Great Artists 4.25 House Doctor

6.00 Countdown 6.45 According to Jim 7.10 The King of Queens 8.00 Frasier 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Undercover Boss 11.00 Shipping Wars 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me 1.05 Four in a Bed 2.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3.10 Countdown 4.00 Deal or No Deal 5.00 Come Dine with Me 5.30 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 Location, Location, Location 9.00 Shut-Ins: Britain’s Fattest People 10.00 Sex Party Secrets 11.05 24 Hours in Police Custody 12.10 24 Hours in A&E 1.05 Weighing Up the Enemy 2.00 Food Unwrapped: Diet Special 2.55 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 3.50 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures 4.10 SuperScrimpers 5.05 Deal or No Deal

Channel 4

6.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Judge Rinder 3.00 Tipping Point 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 Fat Pets: Slimmer of the Year 5.00 The Chase 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 The Kyle Files 8.00 Emmerdale 8.30 Birds of a Feather 9.00 Bring Back Borstal 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.40 Perspectives: Bruce Forsyth on Sammy Davis Jr 11.45 Ade at Sea 12.10 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

ITV

6.05 Homes Under the Hammer 7.05 Caught Red Handed 7.35 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 8.20 Sign Zone: Oxford Street Revealed 9.05 The Great Interior Design Challenge 10.05 Food & Drink 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Daily Politics 1.00 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 4.15 The Great British Winter 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Eggheads 6.30 Great British Railway Journeys 7.00 Great British Garden Revival 8.00 Somerset: After the Floods 9.00 The Super-Rich and Us 10.00 Russell Howard’s Good News 10.30 Newsnight; Weather 11.20 Darts: BDO World Championships 12.10 Darts Extra 2.10 Sign Zone: Canterbury Cathedral 3.10 This Is BBC Two 4.00 BBC Learning Zone

BBC2

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.15 Wanted Down Under 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer 11.00 Caught Red Handed 11.30 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Father Brown 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 James Martin: Home Comforts 4.30 Antiques Road Trip 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 7.00 The One Show 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Would I Lie to You? 8.30 EastEnders 9.00 Death in Paradise 10.00 BBC News 10.25 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.35 Question Time 11.35 This Week 12.20 Skiing Weatherview 12.25 BBC News

THURSDAY

6.00 Countdown 6.45 According to Jim 7.10 The King of Queens 8.00 Frasier 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Undercover Boss 11.00 Shipping Wars 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me 1.05 Four in a Bed 2.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3.10 Countdown 4.00 Deal or No Deal 5.00 Come Dine with Me 5.30 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 The Restoration Man 9.00 24 Hours in A&E 10.00 The Big Fat Anniversary Quiz 12.00 4Music: Launched at Red Bull Studios 12.30 FILM: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) 2.30 FILM: Away We Go (2009) 4.10 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 5.05 Deal or No Deal

Channel 4

6.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 10.30 This Morning 12.30 Loose Women 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 ITV News London; Weather 2.00 Judge Rinder 3.00 Tipping Point 3.59 ITV London Weather 4.00 Fat Pets: Slimmer of the Year 5.00 The Chase 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Midsomer Murders 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.40 Eric Bristow: Sports Life Stories 11.40 I Never Knew That About Britain 12.05 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

ITV

6.00 Homes Under the Hammer 7.00 Caught Red Handed 7.30 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 8.15 Sign Zone: Oxford Street Revealed 9.00 Great Continental Railway Journeys 10.00 Close Calls: On Camera 10.30 See Hear 11.00 BBC News 11.30 Daily Politics 1.00 Live Darts: BDO World Championships 4.15 The Great British Winter 5.15 Flog It! 6.00 Eggheads 6.30 Great British Railway Journeys 7.00 Great British Garden Revival 8.00 Six Puppies and Us 9.00 Supercars vs Used Cars: The Trade Off 10.00 W1A 10.30 Newsnight; Weather 11.20 Darts: BDO World Championships 12.10 Darts Extra 2.10 Sign Zone: See Hear 2.40 This Is BBC Two 4.00 BBC Learning Zone

BBC2

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.15 Wanted Down Under 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer 11.00 Caught Red Handed 11.30 Rip Off Britain: Holidays 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 Doctors 2.15 Father Brown 3.00 Escape to the Country 3.45 James Martin: Home Comforts 4.30 Antiques Road Trip 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather 7.00 The One Show; BBC News; Regional News 7.50 Miranda 8.30 EastEnders 9.00 Silent Witness 10.00 BBC News 10.25 BBC Regional News; Weather; National Lottery Update 10.35 A Question of Sport 11.05 FILM: Little Fockers (2010) 12.40 Weather for the Week Ahead 12.45 BBC News

WEDNESDAY

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6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff 11.10 The Hotel Inspector 12.10 5 News Lunchtime 12.15 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away 1.15 Home and Away 1.45 Neighbours 2.15 NCIS 3.15 FILM: Stolen Child (2012) 5.00 5 News at 5 5.30 Neighbours 6.00 Home and Away 6.30 5 News Tonight 7.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away; 5 News Update 8.00 70 Stone Man: The Last Days. Keith Martin undergoes surgery to remove most of his stomach and a massive hernia; 5 News at 9 9.00 Benefits: Too Fat to Work 10.00 Celeb Big Brother: The Good, the Bad and the Unforgettable 11.55 White Dee: What’s All the Fuss About? 12.55 SuperCasino 3.10 Autopsy: The Last Hours of Elvis Presley 4.00 Great Artists 4.25 House Doctor 5.35 Wildlife SOS

Channel 5

6.05 Countdown 6.45 According to Jim 7.10 The King of Queens 8.00 Frasier 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond 10.00 Undercover Boss 11.00 Shipping Wars 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 12.05 Come Dine with Me 1.05 Four in a Bed 2.10 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun 3.10 Countdown 4.00 Deal or No Deal 5.00 Come Dine with Me 5.30 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Channel 4 News 8.00 Food Unwrapped: Diet Special 9.00 The Undateables 10.00 Bodyshockers: Nips, Tucks and Tattoos 11.00 The Last Leg of the Year 12.00 The American Football Show: The Playoffs 12.55 24 Hours in A&E 1.50 FILM: Goodbye Bafana (2007) 3.45 Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners 4.35 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent 5.30 Small Animal Hospital

Channel 4

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the evening as league champions, a comfortable 19 points ahead of the runners up, Crawley, who were 6 points ahead of 3rd placed Brighton. To win the league is the best ever ﬁnish in the clubs history and for a relatively small club in comparison to its rivals, represents a massive achievement by all the swimmers and coaching staﬀ. Next year they will be up against the biggest and best teams in the south of England which will be exciting and a fantastic experience for all involved in the club. After the event, Deputy Head Coach Andy Lobley said ‘Well done to everyone, what a fantastic night, we produced some fantastic swims to gain promotion to the Premier League next season. Most importantly we were undefeated all season and that is a great achievement on its own and to beat Crawley, Brighton and Hastings in the same round bodes really well for the Sussex League in the summer.” Final South Division 1 table places (top eight) Atlantis 48 points, Crawley 46, Brighton 43, Croydon Amphibians 40, Hasting Seagulls A 38, Black Lion 36, Sevenoaks B 33, City of Canterbury 30.

lead Wehrlein, who had prior experience of the car from the previous day. Jolyon attacked the opening lap with style, tackling many corners with just three of the bulky machine’s wheels touching the ground, before being bitten by the unpredictable truck and spinning from the lead, which allowed Wehrlein to steal the win. The Race of Champions concludes a spectacular season for Jolyon, in which he scored an unprecedented 276 points and won four races to become GP2 Champion. Immediately after the GP2 season he had his ﬁrst experience of driving a Formula One car in a test at Abu Dhabi, impressing the Sahara Force India team with his pace and technical feedback. Palmer tackled the challenge in a variety of diﬀerent machines

Horsham bear Banbury Cross Saturday December 13th 2014 South League Premier Division 2 Banbury 4 - 3 Horsham Men Hockey Martin Read – Sports Reporter After setting oﬀ early, then a long wait to see if the game was on and a pitch switch to a school facility Horsham won the second half in style but were undone by conceding two goals in the opening minutes. Banbury came out hard and fast, immediately putting Horsham under the cosh. Horsham responded well from the early setbacks but after series of near misses remained two nil down at the break. With the pitch ic-

ing up Horsham had a more promis- we were better on the day – Matt ing start to the second half but two Hough hit the post in the first half chances went begging before Ban- and we could have scored four by bury converted a short corner half time, but the ball didn’t to go three up. Then Horrun for us. Unfortunately sham’s Cerdic Atkinson our subsequent goal reduced the deficit rush came too late!” but Banbury scored Ending their five again when a missconsecutive run of wins Horsham hit looped over the slip to fourth on keeper’s head. But, Horsham kept going 24 points, behind to score twice from Banbury (29), Henshort corners - Joe ley (28) and Trojans H i ou N (25), but Banbury and Humphreys netting on y gh P b hoto the rebound and Cerdic Trojans have played one drag flicking in for his secgame more. Tomorrow ond. (Saturday) Horsham travel for a Team Manager Al Campbell said: re-scheduled game against eighth “Banbury are far and away the best in the league Marlow, who beat side we’ve played this season, yet Ashford 6-2 last week. ans

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olyon Palmer lit up the track with aggressive performances on his debut appearance in the Race of Champions (ROC) on Sunday December 14, just falling short of going through to the quarter-ﬁnals at the Bushy Park circuit in Barbados. GP2 Champion Palmer was drawn in one of the toughest groups for the opening stage of the competition, facing Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, DTM race-winner Pascal Wehrlein, and nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen, who had guided Team Nordic to victory in yesterday’s Nations Cup at Bushy Park. Jolyon made a great start in the ﬁrst of his heats, in the ROC buggy,

to lead Hunter-Reay away from the line. As they crossed the line for the first time Hunter-Reay was leading, but Jolyon put in a storming second lap to have a comfortable lead with just a couple of corners remaining. Unfortunately he just clipped the barrier at the final chicane, resulting in a time penalty which cost him his on-the-road victory. Jolyon made another superb getaway to beat ROC veteran Kristensen off the line in his second heat, in the Euro NASCAR. Kristensen, however, put his greater experience with the event format to good use, coming back to win the heat. Heading into the final heat, this time in the powerful Stadium Super Truck, Jolyon needed to win to progress to further rounds of the competition. He responded with another terrific start to initially

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Last Saturday evening, December 13, the Atlantis Swimming Club travelled to Brighton for the final round of their Arena National League campaign. Sitting top of the table, having won their previous two galas, Atlantis knew that a win or runners up spot on the night would be good enough for them to secure promotion to the Premier League next season. The club have only ever achieved this once, back in 2011, when they were promoted after finishing that season in second place. In the early rounds of races, it was Hastings who took a surprise lead after a few mistakes by Brighton left them in 4th place behind Crawley and Atlantis. The Horsham swimmers had made a steady start and knowing the first events were not their strongest, were quite comfortable keeping the leaders in their sights. After the first ten races Atlantis then had a dominant spell and with a string of wins from the youngsters, they took the lead. The challenge from Hastings wilted and Brighton battled back into contention, leading to a very exciting second half of the evening. Atlantis kept the lead but there were always only a few points between the top three places and the coaches called for extreme concentration from the swimmers, especially in the relays, where one over eager start could result in a disqualification and loss of points. The team responded well and showed excellent technique all evening in the individual and relay races and there were no mistakes. As the events passed Atlantis managed to extend their lead and finished

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Saturday December 13 – London 3 South East League Horsham 47 – 15 Uckﬁeld Rugby Richard Ordidge - HRUFC

ree scoring Horsham racked up another impressive bonus point win at home to Sussex rivals Uckfield last Saturday which maintained their slender one point lead over Uckfield at the top of the table. Horsham scored seven tries in their win with the first coming after their customary fast start when on

5 minutes, after a dummy move in midfield following a scrum, Johnson found Jamie Gibbs who raced through to cross the line. Johnson then added the conversion in off the post. On 23 minutes Sean Tuhakaraina was able to turn pressure into points when he dummied his man to open up the defence and score under the posts for his seventh try of the season. Uckfield scored a good try themselves following some good continuity, but then Horsham bounced back immediately when they worked a move in midfield to create space for James Whiting to be put through a gap to race through under the posts. After a period of pressure and the

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Saturday December 13 –London 3 South East League Pulborough 7 – 31 Dartfordians The visit of Dartfordians was always likely to be a stiff examination for Pulborough – and so it proved, the Kent side winning comfortably enough. Yet, not quite at full strength Borough had plenty of possession and significant passages of control, suggesting that the result might have been different had they taken their chances. Dartfordians, the only team to beat leaders Horsham, have now won 10 of their 11 games and attacked strongly from the start, quickly posting a converted try. Borough

then uncharacteristically missed a seemingly straightforward penalty, before the visitors scored an unconverted try to lead by 12 points at the interval. On the restart Dartfordians notched up a further try which was kicked over, but Ollie Burnett soon cut through their defence, running 30 yards to cross the line, Frazer Oliphant-Hope converting. Borough finished strongly but were unable to increase their seven point tally after further Dartfordian successes took their total to 31. Borough captain Seth Wise said: “Dartfordians are a good side, worthy of their second spot and are a bit fitter than us. Games like this are critical for our development and we really stepped up, making them work for their win.” Tomorrow (Saturday), Borough, still eighth in the table, have another tough fixture - against high flying leaders Horsham, who thrashed Uckfield last week.

Iain Fisher scoring a try against Uckfield award of a succession of penalties Uckfield eventually drove over the Horsham line on the stroke of halftime to narrow the deficit to 21-10. Horsham maintained the pressure in the second half in the search for the bonus point. Following a scrum Johnson kicked for the corner from where Ben Pirt finally crossed the line to score off the back of a driving maul. Uckfield scored a good try attacking the blind side off a scrum before Horsham took control for the final twenty minutes adding a further three tries. Iain Fisher crashed over the line after great phase play involving forwards and backs, Tuhakaraina Steve Arnold completed a good 2014 for Horsham Boxing Club

threw a wide pass to Gibbs to race away to score which was converted from the touch line by Johnson and Gibbs then completed his hat-trick with a training ground miss move in the centre of the pitch crossing the line untouched, which Johnson again converted with the help of the uprights. Horsham coach Nick Stocker said “We had to wear down a good opposition. Their pick and go was effective and they were an aggressive side in the contact area. They were good at spoiling, had a strong scrum and never gave up. This was a good victory for the squad and the fringe players had to step up and ﬁt into our patterns.

I thought Iain Fisher had a great game. He won 100% of his line out ball, cleared up a lot of loose ball on the floor and capped it by scoring a fine try. Michael Tredgett gives us go forward ball whilst at the same time slowing down their ball and made a number of big hits. Paul Talbot played well despite being only half fit and Jamie Gibbs scored a good hat-trick. This now sets us up well for the local derby against Pulborough next week.” Horsham Team: W Bell, Gibbs, Tuhakaraina, Ordidge, Whiting; Johnson, Rush (Mills 60); Talbot, Fisher, Barber; Green, Goward (Smith 40); Pirt, N Bell (Stone 54), Tredgett.

Good year for Horsham Boxing Club ends in a victory Boxing Dave Smith – Sports Editor Horsham Boxing Club ﬁnished a successful 2014 with a hard fought win for light welterweight Steve Arnold. Arnold travelled to Hayes in Middlesex to compete against home boxer Ryan Walsh in a bout taken at the last minute due to Walsh’s’ planned opponent getting injured a few days before the show. In his 13th contest Arnold, started fast and hurt his stocky opponent with a body shot early in the ﬁrst round which both winded and slowed Walsh down in front of a

partisan home crowd. If the home boxer hoped that his Horsham based foe would tire, he was to be disappointed as Arnold continued to throw lots of punches and kept busy throughout the ﬁght to end up a worthy unanimous points victor. Horsham Boxing Club goes into the festive break on the back of a great home show and is looking for new members to join in the New Year. If you would like to join a progressive club, learn to box and have the chance to develop a sporting skill then more information can be found at www.horshamabc.co.uk or by calling Dan on 07554 453862, Jon on 07980 141487 or Lee on 07831 553328.

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Buckland berates ref as ten Decisions go man YM suffer late setback against Heath as two get red cards Saturday December 13 - Sussex County League Div 1 Broadbridge Heath 1 - 2 Newhaven Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor A very eventful opening 15 minutes saw Heath take the lead only for Newhaven to controversially equalise. Jamal Sultan broke away down the right and pulled the ball back for Merv Bhujun whose shot was saved well by the keeper only Ollie Moore to collect the loose ball and bury his shot into the bottom right corner. Four minutes later the visitors were level when Lee Robinson and Heath’s Mark Bevan both challenged for the ball in the penalty area, Robinson got up quickly to chase after the ball but the Assistant Referee had spotted an infringement and after consultation with the referee a penalty was awarded; Ryan Walton stepped up to the spot to convert for his 10th league goal of the season. The game’s most important incident came after 20 minutes when Newhaven’s Robinson clattered into Heath centre-back Martyn Flack who was upset with the challenge and responded by pushing the Newhaven player in the chest. The referee showed Robinson a yellow card for the challenge but then stunned

Heath by producing a red card for Flack for the push, leaving the home side to battle on for 70 minutes. Heath, despite their numerical disadvantage, continued to press in the second half and Andrade was unfortunate not to have scored with a spectacular overhead effort that hit the post. However two minutes later a long ball was played forward to Walton who setup Ebou Jjallow whose precise header gave Newhaven a second goal from close range. Heath were to suffer another blow when Sultan looked as though he was fouled as he entered the penalty area but amazingly nothing was given by the referee. Sultan was clearly upset at not being awarded a penalty and continued his protest at the assistant referee who didn’t take his comments too kindly and after consultation with the referee Sultan became the second Heath player to be shown a red card. The game ended with nine man Heath still trying to press forward however the visitors saw the game out to take the three points from a disappointing match that was spoilt by a heavy pitch and some controversial refereeing decisions. Heath Team: Fisher, Wicking, Bevan, Carruthers, Flack, Waddingham, Moore, Godfrey, Andrade (Grieg 76), Bhujun (McNab 65), Sultan.

Junior Football Round Up Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor Many of the scheduled junior games were postponed due to weather conditions. Henfield Utd U11 0 - 4 Chesworth Rovers U11 Tom was the hat-trick hero last Saturday as Chesworth Rovers U11 hit the road looking for a win going into the Christmas period. Saturdays match was played in Brighton against a strong Henfield side also wanting to gain a win. The Chesworth passing game came to the fore and Tom had the game of his season. The first half saw Tom net 2 stunning goals, and after the break he bagged his hat-trick. Nyle finished the scoring to secure 3 points and a great team 0 - 4 win. The second match finished 0 - 7 to Chesworth and saw Josh bag his own hat-trick, Callum, Lewis Jake and Leo joined the score sheet to finish with another win. Horsham Sparrows FC Under 10 – The team built on last week’s success with a fine 3-1 win against Lingfield.

The second game saw Lingfield bounce back with a victory. Under 13 – In another fixture at Lingfield, there was a great team performance from Sparrows U13s, who took a first half 3 - 0 lead. In the second half Lingfield came back strongly and eventually took the lead 5 - 4 but Sparrows where not finished and a great move was finished off by Man of the Match Jacob P to make the final score 5 - 5 and round off a great personal performance. The goal scorers were Zak - 2, Mark - 1 and Jacob P - 2. Under 18 Girls – In a game that was moved at the last minute the team travelled to high flying Kingston where an exciting game finished 5-2. The whole team put in a fantastic performance and despite heroic goalkeeping from Hope and a goal each from Sienna and Naomi, the team couldn’t hold on against very strong opposition. Some of the Sparrows teams still have availability for player. Visit www.horshamsparrows. co.uk for more details about joining the club.

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Tuesday December 16 - Sussex County League Div 1 Horsham YMCA 3 – 3 Hassocks Football Tom Norris – Football Reporter An 87th minute Hassocks equaliser halted Horsham YMCA from bouncing back to winning ways, as they drew 3-3 on Tuesday evening. YM were reduced to ten men after midfielder Dave Brown was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Robins’ forward Mark Price just ten minutes in, before the visitors made things worse for Peter Buckland’s side when Tom Davees opened the scoring two minutes later. The hosts recovered as Anthony Hibbert headed home right on the stroke of half time, and then continued to battle hard with a man

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less after the break. Top goalscorer Nick Sullivan made it 2-1 midway through the second period, only for the Robins to draw level thanks to Ashley Marsh shortly after. YM hit back and retook the lead four minutes later, as striker Sullivan this time turned provider for brother Dan to tap home at the far post, but a late visitors’ goal from Phil Johnson earned his side a share of the spoils three minutes from time. YM manager Buckland commented: “I feel like I’ve lost a game of football. As soon as Browny was sent off, if someone had said would you take 3-3 now, it would have been tempting to say yes. But having said that, the players put in such a good shift with ten men, and particularly after going 3-2 up and then conceding so close to stoppage time, I felt

we could have won. I know it’s easy for a manager to stand here after a game and blame the referee, but on this occasion I feel fully vindicated. He has had an absolute nightmare and he gave us absolutely nothing. “If we can be on our game and get three points on Saturday that will put us on thirty four points, which I think is exactly what we were on at the halfway stage last season. The run in will be strong for us again and we only missed out by a point last season, so all is not dead.” Goal scorers: YM - Hibbert 45+1, N. Sullivan 60, D. Sullivan 72 Hassocks - Davees 12, Marsh 68, Johnson 87. YM: Fox, Gathern (Carden 55), Dugdale (c), O’Carroll, Evans, Gedling, Hibbert, D. Brown, J. Brown (Hunter 76), D. Sullivan, N. Sullivan. Unused Subs: Flack, Gannon.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK I am so honoured and proud to have won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Team of the Year award with such an amazing group of friends Becky Essex

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Ryan Woodford and Anthony Storey were both inﬂuential

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Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor The influential and essential pair of Gareth Williams and Tony Nwachukwu were both key in the Hornets first league win since September, Williams superbly saving a penalty while Nwachukwu scored coolly from the spot in what was his 200th Club appearance. The other big factor in this much improved Hornets showing was the performances of Anthony Storey and Ryan Woodford. Both players returned to the club during the week and both slotted straight into the team adding experience, ability and attitude that boosted the lacklustre efforts of recent weeks giving renewed hope that with some consistency and a few other additions to the squad the team can keep its Ryman League status. Gary Charman, probably attempting a comeback too early, limped off after a few minutes to be replaced by Jamie Ampleford which added to the set back prior to kick off when Byron Napper withdrew unwell. All the early play came from the Hornets with Storey in midfield pulling the strings and Nwachukwu hitting the bar with a volley while at the other end Williams pulled off a good low save to keep the scores even. The visitors were given an opportunity to take the lead when

It’s not often that Horsham produces a World Champion or a BBC Sports Personality award winner but women’s rugby star Becky Essex can lay claim to both after receiving the ‘Team of the Year’ award at last weekend’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year show hosted by Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan. Becky was a major part of the England rugby team that won the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France this summer. The team secured the title of World Champions with a 21-9 victory against Canada in the final at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris. Becky started playing rugby at Loughborough University where she studied psychology. She quickly built a reputation as a first class player, earning her first England cap in 2008. Becky grew up in Horsham and attended Chesworth Junior School before going onto Millais and then to Collyers. Becky now lives in London and works as a teacher at Lin-

Saturday December 13 - Sussex County League Div 1 Pagham 3 – 2 Horsham YMCA Tony Nwachukwu receives an award for his 200th Club appearance Hicham Akhazzan was tripped by Billy-Joe King in the area for a clear penalty after the Sittingbourne forward had skipped past two defensive tackles. King escaped a booking but limped off injured after coming off worse from his foul. From the spot kick Horsham keeper Williams again showed his worth by diving full stretch to palm Nwoko’s spot kick past the post. The Hornets stayed on the front foot and again came close with chances created by the impressive and vocal Storey that Morley and Ampleford could not convert. Horsham continued to pressurise their visitors in the second period Smith, Woodford and Storey all having decent efforts although Sittingbourne posed a threat on the break. Then on 77 minutes the Hornets got the breakthrough that their play probably deserved. Smith and Miller broke from their own half and put Nwachukwu in

the clear but visiting keeper Molloy blocked Nwachukwu’s eﬀort, however the loose ball fell to Smith who was tripped by Okoh for the second clear penalty of the match. The reliable Nwachukwu stepped up and hammered the ball past Molloy and Horsham’s ﬁrst league win for months was in the bag. If the tide is to turn for the Hornets this much improved performance must be built upon and a good consistent run of results needs to be achieved, tomorrows (Saturday December 20) vital home match against mid table Walton & Hersham being step two in the climb out of the mire. Goalscorers: Horsham - Nwachukwu (pen, 77). Horsham Team: Williams, Hamilton, King (Marriott 37) Storey, Gilbert, Woodford, Nwachukwu, Smith, (Page 85) Charman (Ampleford 8) Miller, Morley Unused Subs – Bidgood, Akande.

Football Tom Norris – Football Reporter Horsham YMCA were made to regret a ‘catastrophic first five minutes’ and a plethora of squandered second half opportunities, as they were beaten 3-2 away at Pagham in Division 1 action last Saturday. A shambolic YM start gifted the Lions a 2-0 lead after just five minutes, before the hosts added a third shortly after the half hour mark. Anthony Hibbert reduced the deficit three minutes before half time, and his goal proved vital in providing Peter Buckland’s side with the impetus to battle back after the break. Pagham rarely managed to escape out of their own half during a second forty five dominated by the visitors. A barrage of gilt-edged chances were wasted either side of a Nick Sullivan second, before YM’s frustrating afternoon was compounded when manager Buckland was sent to the stands and midfielder Liam Hunter shown a second booking in added time.

The YM boss commented: “It doesn’t matter who you’re playing, if you give a team a 3-0 head start, you are going to be up against it, and we had a catastrophic first five minutes. “I switched it to 4-4-2 and said just go for it and that’s what they did. I’m not exaggerating when I say we should have won 7-3. We missed chance after chance after chance. “There was also a blatant handball [in the penalty area]. The linesmen and the referee are so busy on stuff that doesn’t matter, but stuff like that is crucial. They did not get out of their half in the second half. We should have come away from here with at the very worst a point. “But we’re not even half way through the season yet. We’ve got another two games before we reach half way, so hopefully we can put six points on the board and then you watch us go in second half of the season.” Goalscorers: Pagham - Morey 3, Murfin 5, O’Connor 33 YM - Hibbert 42, N. Sullivan 69 YM Team: Fox, Carden, O’Carroll, Crane (Gedling 32), Evans, Dugdale, Hibbert, D. Brown, Hunter, D. Sullivan (J. Brown 70), N. Sullivan. Unused Subs: Gannon, Curtis, Gathern.