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Overlooked war heroes like flyer Richard Rivaz will at last be honoured on Horsham’s war memorial because of research by a military historian. Richard will be among 40 new names to be added to the World War II memorial plaques in the Carfax in the autumn. Patriotic Richard left the security of an art and physical education teaching job at Collyers College in Horsham to volunteer as an air gunner. Having escaped with his life during war in several close calls he tragically died at only 37 in a non-combat accident. India-born Richard had already survived the 1941ditching of a Whitley plane on water that caused the death of his pilot. He beat the huge odds pilots faced to finish his tour with 102 Squadron and rose through the ranks to Squadron Leader. Richard, who was sometimes tail gunner to flying ace Leonard Cheshire, was killed soon after peace was declared. In October 1945 The RAF Liberator in which he was a passenger caught fire and failed to get into the air on take-off from Melsbroek airfield. The plane crashed at the end of the runway and 31 people, mostly troops returning home, died, including Richard. He is buried in Brussels Town Cemetery. Years of careful research by military historian Gary Cooper, from Horsham, on World War Two for a

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new book revealed the omission of the servicemen. Another Horsham hero to be honoured is Captain Patrick Talbot Scott Sadler, of the Royal Armoured Corps Dragoons who won the Military Cross in North West Europe and lived oﬀ Ashley Road, Horsham. He was killed by a shell in May 1945 at Achim Germany at only 35 years old and is buried in Becklingen War Cemetery, Germany. A spokeswoman for Horsham District Council said: “After 70 years of being absent, the council is now honoured to announce that those who died in service to their country will be added to the memorial in time for the Remembrance Day commemorations in November this year.” As World War II ended in 1945, Horsham put up a small plaque in front of the War Memorial saying “Also in memory of those who gave their lives in World War II 1939-1945”, but no individual names of those killed in the conﬂict were included. The memorial was originally created in 1921 for World War One. In 1992, when the War Memorial was moved to its present location, names of those who were known to have died during World War II were added, but many names were not known. Meticulous research from historian Gary Cooper meant the town added the missing names from World War I and now, for the 70th anniversary of the Second World War, the district council is adding the latest list of names. The council says it intends to start the work on the named plaques in September, after the Victory in Japan Day celebrations.

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Patrick Talbot Scott Sadler won a Military Cross for courage continued from page 1 The 40 names of the forgotten servicemen to be put on the Horsham war memorial later this year are ( key RN Royal Navy, Mer Merchant Navy, Arm Army, RAF Royal Air Force). 1940: RN Harold Nelson Baker, Mer Charles Bloom, Arm Frederick George Boniface, RAF George Henry Brooks, RN Charles Frederick Burt, Arm James S. Cassels, Arm Wilfred F. Holmwood, Arm Gordon Alan Lintott, Arm Robert Henry Street. 1941: RAF Henry Eric Fortescue, Arm Charles F.T. Knight, RAF Henry Gilbert Knight, Mer Ronald H.S. Pacey. 1942: Mer George Blaber Griﬃn, RAF Ronald Arthur Bowker, Arm James Douglas Richards, Arm Fred-

erick Thomas George Burchell, RN Frederick Robert Charman, RAF Douglas Dean Gardner, RAF J.W. Nightingale, RAF Nathaniel Paterson, RAF William Charles Pearson, Arm Ernest Alwyne Stanford. 1943: Arm Alfred Agate, Arm William Blackiston, RAF Alexander Victor Bone. 1944: Arm James Horace Garman, Arm Albert George Humphrey, Arm Charles Albert Lipscomb, RAF Harold Cliﬀord C. Nightingale, Arm Denis Frederick Charles Peel, RAF Howard Arthur Frederick Smith, Arm William Aldus Williamson. 1945: Arm Horace Amos Bannister, Arm Joseph Richard Harris, Arm Leslie William Keﬀord, Arm Cyril Lloyd, RAF Richard Charles Rivaz, DSO, DFC., Arm Patrick Talbot Scott Sadler, MC. 1946: Arm Frederick Albert Lily.

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tion in Horsham and Mid Sussex. “But by finding out their risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, the people of Horsham and Mid Sussex have taken the first step towards doing something about it. For many people, eating more healthily and taking more exercise can delay or stop them from getting Type 2 diabetes. “Type 2 diabetes is very serious and if untreated, it can cause a host of complications including heart attacks or strokes. That’s why it’s so important to know your risk. There are changes you can make today to improve your health and even save your life.” Anyone who was unable to attend the roadshow Horsham can find out their risk of Type 2 diabetes online at diabetes.org.uk/knowyourrisk. For more information about diabetes, visit www.diabetes.org.uk

Nearly 100 people from Horsham were picked up as potential diabetes risks in health checks. Almost one in two of everyone checked was asked to see their GP. The Know Your Risk Roadshow in the town highlighted 89 residents who were at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Of the total of 177 people seen 47 per cent were referred to their doctor for further tests and support because of their likelihood of developing the condition. The roadshow, run by Diabetes UK in partnership with Tesco, is part of a national campaign. Jill Steaton,Diabetes UK South East Regional Manager said: “We are very concerned that so many people in Horsham are at risk of Type 2 diabetes, particularly as there are already 9,500 people diagnosed with the condi-

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Double cheer for champion charity team Horsham rail death dash in new warning video Volunteers and staﬀ have another reason to cheer after winning their charity’s “Store of the Year” award. As a bonus The Cancer Research Team in Horsham is celebrating having raised £20,450 in just ten days for the charity. The money was brought in from Swan Walk’s 2015 Donation Station. Customers gave 818 bags of clothes, homeware items, books, DVDs and CDs in the April fund-raiser, worth £20,450 in sales value. Gill Buchanan, Swan Walk centre manager said: “The Donation Station is a key element of our community engagement activity as well as being the ultimate way to recycle”. “This year’s result is another great success and over the years we have now raised well in excess of £100,000 for Cancer Research UK. I cannot thank our customers enough as without their loyal support over the years none of this would have been possible. I am also very grateful to the East Street Cancer Research UK team who do all the hard work collecting and sorting through all the bags. “We continue to work closely with Community Award winner Victoria Godfrey and her team and all the donations are used to stock the Horsham Cancer Research UK stores in the ﬁrst instance. I believe that this local link has led to the growing support for what had become an annual event for the whole town”.

Police investigate the untimely death of 17-year-old Horsham girl An inquest will hear evidence about the death of a talented and popular 17-year-old Horsham girl who was found dead in a car. Community-minded Ciara Egan had helped several organisations in recent years and had shown interest in working in business. The body of Ciara was found in a car at Waterhall Road Brighton on Monday of last week at 4.40 pm and later in the week police conﬁrmed the tragic news. Ciara, of Leechpool Lane, was studying at Collyer’s College in Hurst Road, Horsham and was a former pupil of the town’s Millais School. A report on the circumstances of Ciara’s death will be submitted to the Coroner for the Brighton area for a inquest. Ciara raised more than £200 for the Teenage Cancer Trust in July 2013 by walking 100 miles in four days at Nijmegen in Holland saying at the time: “I am raising money for the TCT to help support the amazing work they do for young people with cancer.” She had spent months training with 23 fellow students from Millais School and joked afterwards on the web: “I am really glad I did

it, but I never want to repeat it.” Her parents sent a message saying: “We are very proud of you.” Ciara was proud of her success in studying the ways of business and wrote on the website Bark : “I have lots of skills required for working in a business format. I had a year of experience through

Ciara raised more than £200 for the Teenage Cancer Trust in July 2013 by walking 100 miles in four days at Nijmegen in Holland through the Young Enterprise Scheme where I was the managing director of my own company and I was very successful, making a respectable proﬁt when I liquidated my company. “I learned from this that I am conﬁdent enough to work I business, and thoroughly enjoy the

environment.” At Horsham Library Ciara spent school holidays volunteering for the summer reading scheme, meeting families and children, registering them and discussing with them the books that children had read. Five years ago she had what she called an unofficial job at Holbrook Club helping to run disco sessions and childrens’ parties. And for three years she delivered in her local area the monthly magazine the Challenger. Sally Bromley, Collyer’s Principal said in a statement: “Ciara Egan was a talented and friendly young woman with much to look forward to. “We are all shocked and very sad at Collyer’s that she is no longer with us; she will be remembered with great affection. Our thoughts are with her family and close friends.” Sussex Police said last week Ciara’s death was not being treated as suspicious and an inquest would be held at a later date. Brighton Coroners’s Office told the Post the cause of Ciara’s death would not be confirmed until the inquest.

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A video of a man narrowly escaping death at Littlehaven rail crossing in Horsham has been issued as a warning to deter people from trespassing on railways. Apart from the obvious physical danger, the man was eventually prosecuted, and video of him forms part of Network Rail’s current ‘No Going Back’ campaign. The man is shown cycling along the platform before hastily dumping his cycle on the ground and making a

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People with hearing problems are being urged to make sure they can hear smoke alarms. Fire safety advisers for West Sussex say many of the residents cannot hear an ordinary smoke alarm , either because of hearing diﬃculties or because they remove their aids at night. They want people to consider using special alarms designed for them, such as an under-pillow pad that vibrates when the smoke detector is activated. The plea comes from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service as part of Deaf Awareness Week. An estimated one million adults in the UK are unable to hear an ordinary

smoke alarm. The advisers say specialist alarms can save lives, alerting people to a ﬁre in their home even if they remove their hearing aid at night. Adrian Carter, Deputy Safer Communities Manager for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We know there are a number of people in West Sussex who can't hear or respond to an ordinary smoke alarm. “It is vital that those people have the right smoke alarm technology in their home to protect them and give them that valuable time to escape from a house ﬁre. "Some people wrongly assume

that the equipment will be expensive but West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service doesn’t charge for Home Fire Safety Checks or any of the detection equipment we fit. We always prioritise those who may be a higher risk of injury from fire.” British Standard BS5446-3:2005 specifies smoke alarm kits for deaf and hard of hearing people. Products made to this standard give deaf people assurance of quality smoke alarms designed to meet their needs. Where appropriate, the fire service can also fit specialist smoke alarms linked to a 24-hour operator-monitored centre, ensuring that potentially life threatening fires are detected at the earliest possible opportunity. "Anyone unsure about the alarm they need or who would like to request a Home Fire Safety Check can contact our Community Fire Safety team. We can advise you on planning an escape route, positioning alarms and, of course, ensure that the correct working smoke alarm is fitted. We are here to help make sure your home is as fire safe as possible." People interested in knowing more may contact the Community Fire Safety team on 0845 872 9719 or visitwww.westsussex.gov.uk/fire

RSPCA thinks bird was used for ﬁghting The RSPCA is appealing for information after a game-type cockerel was found dumped in a country lane blind and with severe injuries consistent with cock ﬁghting. The bird was found inside a grey, plastic pet carrier in Coombelands Lane in Pulborough. He had cuts all over his head, and was unable to see out of both his

eyes, and was emaciated and very weak. The RSPCA were called and we took him straight to a vet, who very sadly said that the injuries were so severe that the kindest thing to do was put him to sleep to prevent further suﬀering. RSPCA inspector Andrew Kirby said of the discovery, made on May

1: “This poor bird had just been dumped in a horriﬁc state. Blind, and on death’s door. “Quite apart from how he got to be in this horrible state, it was utterly inhumane to just leave him like this to suﬀer and slowly die. “We urge anyone with any information to call us on 0300 123 8018.”

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Ninety pupils at Billingshurst Primary School got a power breakfast boost before exams. In connection with the opening of the new Sainsbury’s store the ﬁrm lined up a tasty and nutritious start to the day. Helen Williamson, the school’s head teacher, said: “In the hectic dash to school it’s easy to overlook breakfast, however ensuring a

healthy start to the day can signiﬁcantly help children’s concentration. “By encouraging our children to eat a nutritious meal at the right time of the day, we are hoping to promote good habits for the future. We are delighted to be collaborating with the new team at Sainsbury’s and hope it is the ﬁrst of many projects together.”

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Developers win the battle of Broadbridge Heath Protestors have lost their fight to stop land at Broadbridge Heath being turned into a new estate of 165 homes. Gleeson Developments won its appeal to build on the site north of Old Guildford Road, when a planning inspector ruled against Horsham District Council on Monday. Councillors went against officer advice in refusing the scheme, and their decision will cost the council thousands of pounds. The Inspector also awarded costs against the council, to be agreed. He said the councillors’ decision was “unreasonable refusal of development which should clearly have been permitted. The applicants have been caused to incur costs in respect of an appeal that they should not have had to make.” The firm now has outline planning approval and will still have to satisfy the district planners and councillors about details of its scheme before building can start. The estate will also include a 60bed care home with separate staff accommodation and two new road entrances. Gleeson’s proposal, submitted in association with trustees of the CJ Lucas’s Children’s 1967 Settlement, attracted strong opposition locally, amid concern that the Horsham area was becoming over-developed. The original grounds given by councillors for the refusal were the landscape and visual impact, the

effect on Swan Ken Grade 2 listed building, road safety concerns, and worries over provision of services. The last two were later withdrawn by the council, the inspector noted in his report. In his summary of his decision the inspector, Michael Hetherington, said: “The public benefits of the appeal proposal would, in my view, be considerable. The most important of these is the scheme’s contribution towards meeting an acknowledged need for housing in the district. The present shortfall in housing delivery

is substantial.” Broadbridge Heath Parish Council said it was disappointed about the decision to build on a green field site. Dr Jonathan England, vice chairman, said: “The Parish Council was not in a position to support detailed technical arguments about the development’s impact on the environment and a listed building, but it had hoped that the inspector would recognise the harm that will be suffered by residents who have now lost a much loved area of countryside.”

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Young woman dies after Corey Pilcher shows talent with a lens car collides with tree A 19-year-old woman has died after her car crashed into a tree earlier last week. Alexandra Giddings, of Brighton Road, Shermanbury, died from her injuries after being rushed to hospital from the scene of the collision. The tragic accident has led to Sussex Police appealing for any potential witnesses to it to come forward. Fire ﬁghters released Alexandra from her damaged Citroen C1 after the crash on the B2116, Shermanbury Road, east of Partridge Green, which happened at about 10pm on Thursday, May 14.

Crews from Partridge Green and Henﬁeld helped free Alexandra, who was the only person in the car. It has also been conﬁrmed that Miss Giddings lived not far from the scene of the crash. An ambulance took her to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, and she died a few hours later on Friday morning from her injuries. Sussex Police are asking anyone who saw what happened or has any information to contact them via collision.appeal@sussex.pnn. police.uk or by calling 101, quoting Operation Halton.

Deadline day for Henfield community project Deadline day is near for residents in their bid to win funding for Henfield Day Centre. They have until May 30 to register their support for a grant of £10,000 from the Aviva Company. Henfield Community Partnership is in the process of taking over the centre from West Sussex County Council, so it can be managed and run by the community. The partnership says before taking it over money has to be raised for internal layout changes and redecoration. One of the funds the group has

applied to for money is the Aviva Community Fund. In order to get to the ﬁnal judging, there is a public voting stage, so the group need to get as many people voting for the project as possible, as only a limited number of about 3,500 projects in various categories will qualify. To vote people have to register at https://community-fund.aviva. co.uk/cms/. Each individual has 10 votes to cast. The project can be found at https://communityfund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/ view/3146/.

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French regiment in town on Saturday Caﬀe Italia Prize Winner Shoppers out and about Horsham on Saturday, May 22, will see shows by a French Napoleonic re-enactment group around the town centre. The 45e Regimente Infanterie de Ligne will perform drill instructions in the Market Square and give a demonstration in the yard of the Museum and Art Gallery, although it will not be ﬁring weapons at any time during the day. The approximate schedule is as follows: 9.30am - Display in Horsham Museum or grounds, with things for children to try on. 10am - Waterloo war game, which will be presented throughout the day.

11am - Childrens’ drill session. 11.30 and 3pm - Puncinello show at Museum.

The 45e Regimente Infanterie de Ligne will perform drill instructions in the Market Square and give a demonstration 1.15pm - March around the town centre. There will also be display

stands, and the session ends at 4pm. The 45e Infanterie Regiment de Ligne is a group of highly dedicated English enthusiasts who research, check and engage in virtually all aspects of French Napoleonic army life. But just as 200 years ago British troops, let alone French troops, were not given live ammunition as they walked around the town, so the re-enactment group will not actually be ﬁring their weaponry. The Museum, run by Horsham District Council, is currently holding a special exhibition to mark the Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, called Waterloo 100 Days.

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Honor to lose locks for the Little Princess Trust The lovely locks of Honor Edgcombe will soon be tumbling on to the ﬂoor of a Horsham hairdresser. Honor, 22, whose family live at West Chiltington, is having them shorn as part of her fund-raising for the Little Princess Trust. The charity provides free real hair wigs for boys and girls who have lost their hair because of chemotherapy. Each wig costs the charity about £360 to get made. Honor, who graduated in decorative art from Nottingham University, said: “I am donating most of my hair, which is now about 13 inches long. Then w h e n people sponsor me they

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vote for what colour I dye the remaining crop. “So far I have raised £380, of which £260 was in the ﬁrst week. And blue seems to be the most popular choice. I knew someone who donated their hair, and I thought it was a really good cause.” The Pixie-crop haircut is taking place tonight , Friday, at Rush Hair and Beauty in West Street Horsham. Anyone wishing to support Honor either before or after the event can give at http s: / / www. justgiving. c o m / HonorE d g combe1/.

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Horsham couple Tracy and Andy Skinner are walking a total of 275 miles to raise money for Horsham and District Sands, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity. The pair will be participating in ﬁve events between now and September, three in the UK and two in Holland and hope to raise £1000. They have already completed 100 miles of their challenge at the Royal Air Force Two Day Marches in Shropshire and the two day Waendel Walk in Wellingborough. Training however, started back in October last year as soon as Tracy had recovered from a broken ankle she sustained in July! Former Millais School Enrichment

Co-ordinator Andy said: “My wife Tracy is the lead Midwife for Sands at East Surrey Hospital and she does a great deal of work to support them and the families who tragically ﬁnd themselves in need of the wonderful work this charity undertake. Through Tracy's involvement, I am privileged to know two families who sadly lost their babies and it is these incredible people who now support other families who are similarly bereaved”. Ruth Summerﬁeld the Co-Chair, Group Host and Befriender of Horsham and District Sands added: “We are a totally self-funded group working under the national char-

ity of Sands UK. We are all volunteers and rely solely on fundraisers, like Tracy and Andy in order to run our groups enabling us to support parents, families and friends who have been aﬀected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth”. Andy concluded: “We want to sincerely thank everyone who has so generously sponsored us so far. Tracy and I have been humbled by so many touching messages”. If you would like to support Tracy and Andy in reaching their fundraising target for Horsham and District Sands please visit: www.justgiving. com/walking-for-sands.

Daring Sarah O’Connell and her mum Viv Bristow will soon do what they call “something a little crazy” when they jump 10,000 feet from a plane in a tandem skydive. The family duo is taking on the challenge to help spread the word about local charity Home-Start Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex, known as CHAMS, and also to raise much needed funds for its work supporting families with young children. The charity is very close to their hearts, because Sarah herself received support from it following the birth of her twins six years ago. She said: “Soon after my twin daughters were born, I was lucky to be put in touch with Home-Start CHAMS and go along to one of the groups its runs specially for parents with twins, triplets, or more. Having somewhere like that to go to, where people understood what it was like to have twins, certainly helped”. In addition to these groups, HomeStart provides support to families across Crawley, Horsham and Mid-

Sussex where parents are struggling to cope for a variety of reasons, including isolation, disability, or poverty, as well as multiple births. Sarah, now working for the charity, said: “Volunteers individually work with a specific family, visiting them in their own home, to improve the lives for their children. What they do depends on what the family needs, but it could be financial advice, somebody to listen, or help attending appointments.” “It’s important to my mum and me that local people know what the charity does and that those families they support could be your family, friends, neighbours or work colleagues. Viv and Sarah will be making their jump on June 20 and can be sponsored at www.justgiving.com/VivandSarahSkydive, or by text to 70070 with the message 'VSKY59 £10'. To find out more about Home-Start CHAMS, including opportunities to join them in supporting local families, please visit www.homestartchams. org.uk or call them on 01293 416327.

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Entrepreneurs enter Virgin business competition Footballers play to raise money for Nepal aid

New Digital legacy service from Horsham, The Soldier’s Box are pitching for a share of Richard Branson’s £1 million marketing fund. Virgin Media have launched their 2015 Pitch to Rich competition this year, giving entrepreneurs around the UK the chance to share in a £1 million prize fund to take their business to the next level. On the Pitch to Rich 2015 website, Richard Branson states “What is a business? It’s simply an idea that

makes someone else’s life better”. When Darren Richmond from Horsham in West Sussex shared his digital Soldier’s Box idea with two lifelong school friends, his intention was exactly that. To create a solution to a problem that aﬀects each and every one of us. What happens to our digital world when we are no longer around to take care of it? How will those left behind access important services, open ﬁles and view digital photos and videos of loved ones?

The modern day digital version of the Soldier’s Box was developed on the back of a common practice that started in the First World War. Soldier’s would often keep their most important documents and treasured possessions in small tins or boxes for safe keeping. In the event of their death, their boxes would be passed to loved ones. These boxes filled with their possessions provided great comfort to bereaved families offering emotional and practical support at a difficult time.

The modern day Soldier’s Box provides an online storage box where someone can store all their most important digital possessions, including photos, videos, documents, passwords, personal messages and dying wishes. The Soldier’s Box includes a highly secure yet simple mechanism to pass the contents of the box to a trustee and unlimited beneficiaries. With over a year in development and testing, the Soldier’s Box is due to launch this summer. Darren Richmond, founder of The Soldier’s Box, comments: “We believe we have created a service that will make a difference to people’s lives. Winning the Pitch to Rich 2015 competition would mean the world to us. It will provide us with the vital funds we need to spread awareness of The Soldier’s Box when it launches.”The Soldier’s Box has entered the competition in the ‘Grow’ category. The idea has been designed, developed, market tested and will launch this summer. Anyone over the age of 18 can get a Soldier’s Box and a 14 day free trial will be available from launch. An annual subscription to The Soldier’s Box costs £36 for 1GB of online storage space including the trustee and beneficiary process set up. The Soldier’s Box are currently offering a 20% discount those who register on the website from today. For more information visit www. thesoldiersbox.com.

Footballers have the chance to raise money in Horsham for families whose lives are blighted by the Nepal earthquake. Players are invited to take part in the Horsham Cup to be played on June 7 at Holbrook Sports Club from 6-9pm. Entry fees of £30 a team go towards the appeal, and the event is being organised by Power Play. All teams are guaranteed 50 minutes of football, and winner and runner-up medals will be awarded. All referees, bibs and balls will be provided and teams may include up to 9 players in their squad. Details can be obtained from Chris Dickson on 0844 7452020 or chris.dickson@powerplay.co.uk.

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Liberty is born leader Bid might save pub from bulldozers Richard Street and Jason Matthews

Horsham student Liberty Kimber proved a commanding presence in a gruelling week of leadership training provided by the British Army. The course included a variety of military activities and tactical scenarios designed to develop the ability to lead eﬀectively, even when physically tired and under stress. One of the greatest challenges Liberty faced during the week was commanding a platoon of thirty cadets during a tough night exercise and ambush. The prestigious Cadet Leadership Course is an arduous seven-day course designed for the best cadets from the across the country. Liberty is in the middle of her AS-Level exams at Christ’s Hospital School, Horsham, and says she hopes the training will help her conﬁdence when coaching netball to younger students at the school. She has already put her new skills to good use, planning and delivering a three-hour training package designed to develop the navigation skills of junior cadets. Captain Peter Andersen, who commands the school’s Army Section, said: “Liberty has always dem-

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onstrated strong leadership ability, but the course has certainly boosted her conﬁdence and self-belief. I am extremely proud of her performance and am very grateful to the British Army for hosting her for the week and providing her with such an incredible opportunity”. “Leadership is highly valued by graduate employers, but it can be diﬃcult to teach in a classroom. Christ’s Hospital students are very lucky to be able to develop such skills through extra-curricular programmes such as the cadet force”, he added. The Combined Cadet Force is available to students in Year 10 and above at Christ’s Hospital. About 200 cadets are members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force sections.

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Campaigners are hoping for extra time to turn the under-threat Fountain pub in Horsham into a community pub. They say at least £200,000 has been oﬀered towards a potential buy-out from brewers Hall and Woodhouse but they need more time to organise the venture. Horsham district councillors are due to decide an application for ﬁve houses on the site on June 9. But the campaign group hopes they will defer a decision while more inquiries are pursued. The pub, which is more than 100

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years old, has recently been put back on the market at a value of £400,000. Company director Richard Street, of Rusper Road, Horsham, told the Post that real ale group CAMRA would be supporting the idea under the Community Asset Programme. He said: “It has been done in other places, so it’s possible. I have had quite a substantial offer already, and one guy has offered to put in £200,000. “What they are proposing to build there is fine, we have no objections to that. It is just where they are building them.” An online petition started by cam-

paigner Matt Emery has attracted well over 100 objections and leaﬂets have encouraged people to send their own written objections to the council to add weight to the debate. Mr Street said: “Obviously to save it someone is going to have to buy it as a pub. Hall and Woodhouse have made it quite clear they have got no use for it. “Another possibility is running it as a local community pub. There is quite a lot of interest in that. If it was to go down that route a group of investors would buy the pub, and we would employ a landlord or landlady to run it.”

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The first hint of a future summer arrives over a weekend and with it Horsham Park comes alive as people gather to rest, to run, to read, or revel, in the glorious green of our park. Among all the rhetoric and sound bites over lost fields and too much development, we appear to overlook spaces such as these within our town. From the Conservatory Cafe to the Boxing Club the park springs to life when sunny days and warm weather drive us out of selfie distractions and consumer-driven habits. Some of my earliest memories of Horsham are from that park and it has been the backdrop to many an experience in teenage life. From late night Friday wanderings with my small group of teenage associates to the many annual fairground and festival experiences. I watched as leisure centres grew and changed and sports complexes became bowling alleys. As bowling greens became nature gardens and music festivals found another space to launch their sounds and spectacles. I have parkrun and jogged and

walked my way and volunteered at many an event over the decades all around that park. My children have learnt to ride their bikes, to ﬂy kites, and throw gliders, and I have watched dogs run and play and sometimes fail to listen to their owners. Of all our shared spaces this, and others like it in Horsham, need to be respected and protected from overt development. As more clubs and community groups gather to make use of its open status we should acknowledge that, irrespective of the hour or the day, the space is by deﬁnition open and public. Looking back over the last few decades of Horsham memories it is easy to see how town developments and road planning changed the attractiveness of its accessibility and as town spaces grew, events seemed to drag themselves towards the retail spaces. As ever though, nature calls to our nature and those lush grass spaces and rolling curves continue to remind us what we are missing when the sun beats down and the paved spaces heat up under foot. As developments continue in town I begin to wonder if the growing attraction in the park space and the growing interest at events like Sparks in the Park will remind each of us that Horsham Park is truly the spiritual home of many of our events and activities.

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Friday 22 May 2015

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We take notices for all celebrations, births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries and acknowledgements To book your notice, please contact the team on 01403 251000 or at announcements@thedistrictpost.co.uk HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 Notice is hereby given under Article 15 (3), (4) or (5) or Article 16 that the following applications have been submitted to Horsham District Council, registered between 11th May 2015 and 15th May 2015 Please note the below list of applications advertised are only those we are required to do so by law. A full list of application is available by visiting our website at www.horsham.gov.uk DC/15/0923 Land North of Sandygate Lane Sandygate Lane Lower Beeding West Sussex Outline application for the erection of 23 dwellings, with associated parking, garaging and landscaping, and creation of new access onto the B2115, Sandygate Lane (access and layout for consideration) Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. DC/15/0589 Cisswood House Hotel Sandygate Lane Lower Beeding Horsham West Sussex RH13 6NF Demolition of existing staff accommodation block. Erection of 4 detached dwellings served by new access onto Brighton Road and erection of one block comprising 25 flats, one block comprising 12 flats and 10 staff bedsits/studio flats and detached cycle store, both served by existing access onto Sandygate Lane Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. DC/15/0823 53-55 Bishopric Horsham West Sussex RH12 1QJ Variation to Condition 45 of planning approval DC/13/1599 (Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment for retail purposes within Use Class A1, including car parking, accesses, landscaping, improvements to public realm along Albion Way, Bishopric and to the Albion Way/Bishopric junction) to allow for amendments to the roof top plant configuration and screen height, and an extension to the mezzanine level. Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated.

DC/15/0594 Bishops Weald House Albion Way Horsham West Sussex Variation to conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18 and 21 of planning permission DC/13/2126 (which relates to part demolition and redevelopment of Bishops Weald House, Albion Way including change of use of part of ground and first floor to provide A1/A2/A3/A5 uses, D2 and C3 uses comprising 53 apartments, and demolition and redevelopment of part of Lifestyle Ford site, Bishopric to provide 17 residential units) to allow for a phased development Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/14/2161 Abingworth Nurseries Storrington Road Thakeham West Sussex Hybrid: Part A) Full planning permission for the revised layout of the football and cricket pitches and associated changing rooms, pavilion, village hall and shop. Part B) Outline permission for layout and access for 21 dwellings surrounding the pitches as a revision to part of approval DC/10/1314 (for the provision of 146 dwellings on the Abingworth Nursery Site). Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. DC/15/0999 23 Causeway Horsham West Sussex RH12 1HE Erection of garage to west of site Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0880 58 Church Street Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3QR Change of use from a retail unit to a single residential dwelling Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. DC/15/0982 Early Learning Centre 48 West Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PP The installation of a new timber shopfront, which would include the removal of the existing brick plinth to be replaced by timber stall risers and the installation of new glazed double doors Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

DC/15/0983 Early Learning Centre 48 West Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PP Erection of 1 x non-illuminated fascia sign, erection of 1 x non-illuminated hanging sign and the erection of 1 x temporary hoarding to be in situ during the construction works. Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. DC/15/1070 Miljaz Barn Pulborough Road Cootham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4HP Retrospective application for unauthorised construction of play equipment frame and above ground swimming pool within the curtilage of a listed Building (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/1005 The Dovecote Old Rectory Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2AF Formation of dormers at first floor level to existing link roof, dormer to west elevation extended to form porch at ground floor (householder application for planning permission) Reason for Advert: Full Planning DC/15/1070 Miljaz Barn Pulborough Road Cootham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4HP Retrospective application for unauthorised construction of play equipment frame and above ground swimming pool within the curtilage of a listed Building (Listed Building Consent) Reson for Advert: Listed Building DC/15/1006 The Dovecote Old Rectory Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2AF Formation of dormers at first floor level to existing link roof, dormer to west elevation extended to form porch at ground floor (Householder application for listed building consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

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DC/15/0029 Ropers and Cheffins Fields Sandhills Road Barns Green West Sussex Outline planning application for the erection of 63 dwellings (41% affordable units) with all matters except for means of access being reserved (Affects the Setting of a Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. DC/15/0896 Kingslea Farm Marringdean Road Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9HD Residential development of 107 dwellings, including 38 affordable units, together with associated open space (including ecological mitigation and a equipped play area), landscaping and the creation of a new vehicular access from Marringdean Road Reason for Advert: Major Development. The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated.

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DC/15/0450 Sheiling Bines Road Partridge Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 8EQ Replace front door (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. SDNP PLANNING APPLICATIONS SDNP/15/01995/HOUS Skinners Cottage Rackham Street Rackham Erect a conservatory (Full Planning) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. SDNP/15/01996/HOUS Skinners Cottage Rackham Street Rackham Erect a conservatory (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

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The Conservatives have won the general election and David Cameron will continue as Prime Minister- so what does that mean for business? The Conservative Government has promised the following; Start-up loans - Access to ﬁnance has become a real problem for small businesses. The business community can expect to see a greater push on that area, particular start-up loans. During the election campaign, the Conservatives pledged to treble the number of start-up loans to be trebled to 75,000. Apprenticeships - 'Two million more people in work sine 2010', is a line we've heard plenty of times in recent months. The Tories will no doubt try to keep that sort of jobs growth going, but there will also be a focus on apprenticeships, with 3,000 set to be created by 2020. Broadband - Plans to roll-out superfast broadband were already being talked about during the previous government. Bringing faster and more-reliable broadband to all corners of the UK, with a particular focus on businesses. It will be part

of a wider £100 billion investment package for the country's infrastructure. Government contracts - The Conservatives want to increase the number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bidding for government contracts. In fact, the party has said it would target a third of all contracts going to SMEs.

Self-employment - Following a strong rise in the number of people starting their own business during the last government, the Conservatives will be launching a review into “disadvantages faced by the self-employed”. It follows claims that selfemployed workers suﬀer when it comes to maternity pay and pensions.

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We are looking for an individual who could offer cover when our full time staff are on holiday, and some Saturday`s, again to cover busy periods. Experience is not essential as we will be giving full training. We provide parking and you would need use of a car, please contact David Jeffrey, 3 South St , Horsham, or call 01403-270270

VACANCY EMBROIDERY & PRINT ASSISTANT Experience would be an advantage We offer a position in our busy Clothing & Print Department It is permanent but part –time with a maximum of 16 hours per week on 2 specified days. The duties are to work computerised embroidery & print machines Please send C V’s to linda@belsigns.com or send to Appliedfx Blatchford Road Horsham RH13 5QR Appliedfx is part of the BEL Sign & Display Group

We are looking for professional and dynamic sales individuals to join our media based company in Horsham as Part-Time Field Sales Executives. The roles will require looking after a market sector, responding to enquiries, self-generating appointments through cold calling, selling advertising space and on-going campaigns. You will need to research your territory, and pro-actively target business to attract and retain new customers. Transport necessary and experience preferred. Interested parties should send their CV or enquiry to: mwheeler@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Chappelsons of Horsham are an independent, family run business with 25 years experience in the fitted furniture industry. We currently have a vacancy for a Kitchen Surveyor/Installations coordinator. Duties will include; Undertaking technical surveys of Kitchens & double checking measurements. Confirming products with clients. Arranging installation dates. Liaising with suppliers/fitters. Final inspections. Attention to detail is paramount for this position & you will need to have good organisational skills. You will also need to be computer literate & have a clean driving licence, car available. If you have experience within the Fitted Kitchen industry that would be desirable, however we are happy to hear from & if necessary train any individual who feels they meet the right criteria for this varied position within our Company. How to Apply To apply for this position please submit your CV to linley@chappelsons.co.uk or call 01403 273124 quoting jobs-live. Alternatively call into our showroom at 12 Queen St, Horsham RH13 5AF (by the iron bridge)

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Friday 22 May 2015

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Sway National Dance Competition

Gig Guide Thursday 21 May Willie Austen (21.00) The Chequer Inn,Steyning (01903 814437) Open Mic with Stan (20:30) The Malt Shovel,Horsham (01403 252302) Friday 22 May Mike and The Criminals (20.45 - Wonderful Originals & Eclectic Covers) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789) Saturday 23 May Smokin Joe (20.30 - Blues Rock Experience) Goffs Manor,Crawley (01293 540982) The Audacity (13.30) The Carfax Bandstand,Horsham Borrowed Time (01293 526237) The Lincoln Arms,Dorking (01306 882820) Black Heart Angel (20.30) The Malt Shovel,Horsham (01403 252302) Sunday 24 May The Tony Stone Band (20.00) The Bedford,Horsham (01403 253128) Skank Holiday Sunday (14.00 - 20.00 - Outdoor Ska Festival - The Hotknives, The Tuts, Bigtopp and more!) The Shelley Arms,Broadbridge Heath (01403 253406) Tuesday 26 May Willie Austen (21.00) The Rising Sun,Nutbourne (01798 812191) Open Mic with Will and Louise (21.00) The Jolly Tanners,Staplefield (01444 400335) Wednesday 27 May Open Mic (20.30) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789) Thursday 28 May Tanners Electric Jam (20.30) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789)

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The Hawth Theatre and Sway Dance are proud to present the first Sway Dance National Competition in the South East, on Sunday 31 May, 11am – 4pm. For a day, Sway Dance members from across the country, will visit Crawley to show off their moves. Teams have been working hard, to put together dance routines, sure to entertain the crowds and wow the judges. Categories include

street dance, singing, drama and much more. The tough job of selecting the winners, will fall on the shoulders of the following professionals: Dancer and choreographer, Drew Wood; Street dancer Bagsy; Dancer/ choreographer Christy MorleyShort; Singer and artist, Sian Watkins. Professional street dancer, Got To Dance finalist, and West End

performer, Turbo, will not only host The Sway Dance National, but is billed to put on a performance of his own. Turbo has worked with top artists, such as, Professor Green, Madonna, Will Smith and Jamelia. Other performing acts include Street Dance duo Twist and Pulse (Britain's Got Talent runners up), The Voice’s Stephen Bloy and Crawley’s Got Talent winner, Eve Omen. Judges Christy Morley-Short and

Bagsy will also be performing. Treat yourself to this feast of dance. Whether supporting up and coming artists, hoping to learn a little something from the professionals or just enjoying the incredible routines and amazing atmosphere, this is a day not to missed! Tickets priced £6, can be purchased by contacting The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or by visitingwww.hawth.co.uk.

Friday 22 May 2015

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Opera Brava comes to Farlington Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com THEATRE

CINEMA

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CHERYL, MIKE AND JAY FORMERLY OF BUCKS FIZZ WITH BOBBY M Friday 22 May 7.30pm Celebrate with us the night before Eurovision! With over 20 singles released including 3 number ones, My Camera Never Lies, Land Of Make Believe and of course, Making Your Mind Up, Bucks Fizz sold in excess of 15 million records. Let’s make this a night to remember and yes… they still rip the skirts off! Girls in Years 3, 4, 7 and 8 at Farlington School rehearsed and staged an opera from scratch this week. Guided by the professional opera company, Opera Brava, the girls worked hard towards the ﬁnal performance for parents and friends on 30th April of ‘Prince Caspian’. Taken out of usual lessons for the week, the girls took part in every aspect of staging the production. From making costumes and props to performing solos, there was a part for

everyone. It was a fun, energetic week with the girls from diﬀerent years working well together. Just like the magical and timeless story of ‘Prince Caspian’, every girl went on her own mini-epic adventure over the week. The girls worked and rehearsed with professional singers and bonded to form a very solid opera. There was a real spirit of mutual co-operation and encouragement and they each developed their own talents to sing, dance, act, paint

and create. Brian Dallimore, Farlington Prep and Lower School Music Teacher, said, “The girls have had an unrivalled opportunity to discover opera and enjoy the art of performance under the expert and lively tuition of some of the country's leading professionals. Whether they had a key performing role or helping backstage with props, the girls have enjoyed a great experience and grown in conﬁdence.”

Cocoa Loco celebrate 10 year anniversary

HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG Saturday 23 May 2.30pm Don’t miss this fun-filled family musical on tour for its fifth anniversary celebration. With a host of gorgeous puppet characters, great stories, singalong songs, superb games and first class hugging, all you’ll need is your ears (and your arms!).

ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY MEN

Sussex based organic and Fairtrade chocolate artisans, Cocoa Loco, are celebrating their 10th anniversary this month, with a 'chocolate extravaganza' in the Carfax, in Horsham, on Monday 25th May, from 1-3pm. This comes on top of winning The Best Food Producer, at the Sussex Food and Drink awards. Proving that local retailers can still thrive in a challenging climate, Cocoa Loco opened their ﬁrst retail outlet in Piries Place, Horsham, in September 2014, selling their gorgeous Organic and Fairtrade chocolates, all made in small batches, on the Knepp Estate in West Grinstead. Commenting on the celebrations, Cocoa Loco founder, Sarah Payne, said, “We are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years in business. I can't believe how quickly the time has ﬂown. Without a doubt, it has been an amazing and magical journey.

“It only seems like yesterday that I was making chocolate brownies in my Aga at home and selling them at local farmers markets. This party is our way of thanking the customers that have supported us in the last 10 years. “Expect some scrumptious chocolate creations to sample, fabulous entertainment and lots of extra special touches, including some fabulous 10th anniversary oﬀers in our shop. “Every customer will be entered into our competition to win one of 5 golden VIP tickets to our Carfax anniversary celebrations, no matter how small their purchase!” Commenting on Cocoa Loco's success, Cocoa

loco MD, Rory Payne, said, “It’s so important to Sarah and I that our chocolate is produced to the highest welfare and environmental standards, by people who care passionately about what they do and who are paid fairly for their skills and eﬀorts. “We love the fact that by working with Fairtrade, we are showing our support for farmers and producers around the world. And of course, our customers love our products and the ethics behind them.” You are invited to join the Cocoa loco team in Horsham Carfax on 25th May to celebrate their 10th anniversary.

The Laugh-A-Minute Spring Family Pantomime Check website for times Join our hero Robin Hood, played by CITV’s Hi-5 Chris Edgerley as he puts right the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham who rules over the good people of Sherwood. This adventurous panto has laugh-a-minute jokes, animated projections and a collection of toe-tapping, original, singalong songs for the whole family!

On Screen @ The Capitol

TOMORROWLAND (12A)

TWO BY TWO (U)

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: THE IMPRESSIONISTS Tuesday 26 May 7.30pm

A ROYAL NIGHT OUT (12A)

Friday 22 May 2015

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EVENT OF THE WEEK ANTIQUES FAIR AND COURTYARD SALE May 23 - 25

Discover one of Horsham’s hidden gems this Bank Holiday weekend - The Old Bakery Antiques. With retro Furniture, shabby chic, collectables, unique gifts all up for sale, there is surely things to purchase that will please everyone! 39, Queen Street, Horsham. RH13 5AA 01403 262155 Plenty of parking behind us in New Street Car Park. 9am - 5pm

CLOUD TREE COFFEE SHOP

SOUTHWATER CAR BOOT May 2 - August 30 Southwater Street, Southwater RH13 5BN Every Saturday Morning May to end of August Sellers 7.30 am - £5 per pitch Buyers 8.30 am – free entrance www.southwatercarboot.co.uk Tel: 07788315759

RAFA COFFEE MORNING May 27 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.

Rotary Club of Horsham

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL EVENING

on behalf of

SPRING PRIZE DRAW

May 22 - 28 The Cloud Tree Coﬀee Shop at Birchﬁeld Nursery has opened its doors again. Open every day from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy a range of freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes, snacks and hot & cold drinks. Tel: 01273 494058

HORSHAM Community First Responders

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

SPRING PRIZE DRAW

May 28 The Horsham Branch of The Royal British Legion is to hold its’ next social evening on Thursday 28th May at the RAFA Club Blackbridge Lane. All current members are welcome to attend from 8pm.

May 31 Horsham Rotary Club have teamed up with Sainsbury’s Horsham for a Spring Prize Draw.. Tickets available for £1 from Sainsbury’s Horsham, Candy Box and Mannings Heath Village Store.

June 11 Wimblehurst Hotel Horsham in the Garden Room. With artist Ann Harris from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Cost £22.50 to include a light lunch. Tuition and all subject matter will be provided. Please contact Ann on 01403 251537 for further details.

Horsham Rotary Club in CONJUNCTION WITH

SAINSBURY’S HORSHAM

PRIZES

SKA FESTIVAL May 24 2pm to 8pm, Skank holiday sunday at The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath. Featuring live music from The Hotknives, The Tuts, BigTopp and Stop Press. The pub will be raising funds for The Dame Vera Lynn Trust.

SUMMER CONCERT June 12 “Music for a Summer’s Evening” at 8.00pm in the Chapel at Christ’s Hospital. Tickets £10 (concessions £9) available from the CH box oﬃce on 01403 247434 or from members of the Society. Refreshments will be available.

1st £150 Trolley Dash in SAINSBURY’S HORSHAM

Fred Woods’ Big Band Horsham Borough Band Other prizes include a 32” Colour Television, with vocalist Sarah Prichard present Champagne, Giant Teddy Bear To be drawn on SUNDAY 31st May 2015 at Sainsbury’s Horsham

All proceeds go to Horsham Community Responders

The Fred BUY YOUR Woods SPRING PRIZE DRAW LOTTERY TICKETS HERE Memorial Horsham Rotary Club Concert in CONJUNCTION WITH and SAINSBURY’S HORSHAM Dance PRIZES Rotary Club of Horsham

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1st £150 Trolley Dash in SAINSBURY’S HORSHAM

Other prizes include a 32” Colour Television, Champagne, Giant Teddy Bear To be drawn on SUNDAY 31st May 2015 at Sainsbury’s Horsham

All proceeds go to Horsham Community Responders

Denne Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1JF Supported by the Rotary Club of Horsham Tickets are £10 (£15 on the night) and available from: or Richard Guest on 01403 258106 Rafﬂe ★ Licenced Bar

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June 20 Nuthurst Cricket Club invite you all to a fantastic wine tasting evening, where you can sample some of Italy’s ﬁnest wines. Alongide a tutor, expect a relaxed tasting session with four wines, with charcuterie and cheese to pair. Session takes place at Manning’s Heath Village Hall, 7:30 - 10pm.

on Saturday 6th June 2015 7.30pm at The Drill Hall

★ Cancer Research UK shops in East Street and West Street, Horsham ★ Geoff Clarke on 01403 263620 or email info@horshamboroughband.co.uk

Tickets available from Sainsburys Horsham, Candy Box in the Carfax & Mannings Heath Village Store

ITALIANWINE TASTING EVENING

All proceeds to go to Cancer Research UK and Horsham Community First Responders Photograph courtesy of Toby Phillips www.tobyphillipsphotography.co.uk‫‏‬

ITCHINGFIELD CEREMONY June 20th The pupils of Itchingfield Primary School are joining together from the two split sites into one brand new building in Barns Green - there will be a closing ceremony at 2pm at the Junior site as the doors will close for its final days, and we would dearly love to find as many ex pupils and staff as we can to come and celebrate.

Gardening

CORNER

Friday 22 May 2015

Chelsea fever upon us now!

DESIGN

It is the most famous flower show in the world, attracting visitors from all continents. Formerly named as ‘The Great Spring Show’, it was first to be held in 1862 at the RHS garden in Kensington. Over almost a century, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has witnessed numerous changes in horticultural

fashion. Over the years, show gardens have mirrored the changing enthusiasms of garden designers from the Japanese and topiary gardens of the early days (Japanese dwarf trees, now known as bonsai, were seen at the first Show in 1913), through the rock garden craze during the war years, the paved back yards and cottage gardens of the 1980s, to the contemporary sculptural gardens of the present day. At the heart of Chelsea is the exhibition of plants staged in the Great Pavilion by professional nurserymen and women. New trends

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GARDEN DESIGN - 4 EASY STEPS

INITIAL CONSULTATION

The greatest date in the horticultural calendar is nearly upon us; budding gardeners, botany enthusiasts and garden designers will all be gearing up with excitement for the Chelsea Flower Show this month.

constantly appearing at the show illustrate the changing face of garden design and mark this country’s increasingly abundant enthusiasm for their gardens, their love of plants and the ever changing horticultural history.

Site visit Garden assessment Initial client discussion Design estimate

MASTER PLAN

CONCEPT DESIGN

First draft plan Mood board Development 3D render

Annotated plan Materials Planting Shrubs and trees Turfing

SPECIFICATION

Detailed construction drawings Sectional elevations and material specifications Detailed planting plan Lighting plans

Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane, Henfield BN5 9AB Tel: 01273 494058 www.birchfieldnursery.com

Whether you’re a professional horticulturist or just prefer pottering in the garden, and are getting into the ‘Chelsea Fever’, we offer plant ideas and design inspiration here at Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery. Call or visit us as we are happy to assist.

Jack Dunckley RHS Multi-award winning Garden Designer Hampton Court Flower Show

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SOFT LANDSCAPING

Drainage Level changes Foundations Electric preparations

HARD LANDSCAPING

Site visit Written estimate Schedules Completion dates

Tree and shrub planting Turfing Mulching Irrigation

MAINTENANCE

Periodic visits Grass mowing Hedge trimming Seasonal plant care

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Put a spring in your step with us this June, with our range of quality shrubs, trees and colourful perennials! Kidders Lane, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9AB Tel: 01273 494058

BN5 9AB

Website: www.jackdunckley.com

Friday 22 May 2015

‘One of the Design greats’ Gertrude Jekyll – a profile the use of colour had a profound effect on her.

Gertrude Jekyll was one of the greatest of all garden designers and her ideas and influences are still present today. She described herself as an ‘artist-gardener’ but she could quite easily have been a painter, an embroiderer, interior designer, author or photographer. She was an early exponent of the Arts and Crafts movement in Surrey. Gertrude was the fifth of seven children and in 1848 when she was 5 years old, the family moved to Bramley near Guildford were they lived for 20 years. In 1861 Gertrude went to the South Kensington School of Art where she studied the writings of Ruskin and the paintings of Turner. Aged 26, she painted her cat Thomas. She travelled extensively and noticed many plants and landscapes. She painted in oils and watercolour. In 1870 using oils very much in the style of Turner, she painted ‘The Sun of Venice going to Sea’. She had a wide circle of very influential friends notably, John Ruskin, William Morris, GF Watts and Hercules Brabazon, a watercolour artist whose experimentation with

In 1878 she moved with her widowed mother to a newly built house in Munstead. It was here that she discovered her love of creating gardens. Her mother kindly gave her a piece of land opposite their house. From childhood, Gertrude became fascinated by plants and flowers and their respective features and textures. She explored many country lanes, heaths and woods. She drew flowers and became interested in embroidery often designing for friends. She learnt country crafts including thatching, fencing, walling, carpentry and metalworking. She mastered carving, gilding and inlaying working with Silver. She took up photography which enabled her to capture images when her eye sight started to fail. Her extreme short-sightedness meant she was forced to give up arts and crafts and concentrate on gardens. Her interest led to her acquiring several old household implements. In 1889 she met the young Architect Edwin Lutyens through the pioneer Rhododendron grower, Harry Mangles. Gertrude asked

Lutyens to design a house for her garden. Together they explored the architecture of south west Surrey. He designed Munstead Wood Hut in 1894 so that Gertrude could live temporarily until her new house called Munstead Wood was completed. This house is widely regarded as early Lutyens masterpiece. Gertrude became more involved with the garden design work that Lutyens was undertaking, advising him on materials and supplying him with detailed planting plans. Examples included, The Orchards at Munstead, Tigbourne Court in Wisley, and Goddards in Abinger where the Lutyens Trust is based. Gertrude Jekyll’s reputation as a fine plantswoman and garden designer was growing and she wrote many articles for magazines and newspapers like Robinson Periodical, The Garden, Gardening Illustrated and Country Life. Her books illustrated with her own photographs and drawings had a major influence on garden design throughout the British Isles, France and The United States of America. She died in 1932 and her Tombstone which was designed by Lutyens is inscribed: Gertrude Jekyll – Artist – Gardener Craftswoman

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Mulch in late winter or spring with bulky organic matter, such as garden compost or well-rotted manure. Keep the base of the shrub free from mulch.

Come for a browse around the nursery and on your visit, enjoy a cup of tea or slice of cake in our coffee shop. Now open Thursday to Sunday Kidders Lane, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9AB Tel: 01273 494058

Friday 22 May 2015

The District Post 2015 Annual Garden Competition in collaboration with Jack Dunckley's

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With spring in full swing and more warmer, sunnier days to provide the perfect opportunity for spending more time in the garden, the dormant life in the hedgerows and borders become awakened and abundant again. With the spring and summer seasons to enjoy ahead, me and my team here at Jack Dunckley’s Landscape Design have been busy designing and landscaping a range of gardens throughout the SouthEast. If you would like advice or inspirational ideas for your own

garden, we offer free design consultations, so get in touch. If you already give your garden tender, love and care, we are giving our readers an opportunity to show off your own design flair this summer with our Garden Design Competition. To enter, send us a clear picture of your garden, and which category best describes its style from our list. Provide a brief description of what you have implemented into your

outside space and what you love about spending time in your horticultural seclude. The closing date for entries is Friday 18th August 2015 and a winner will be chosen by me on Friday 14th September 2015.

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We are on the A281 between Henfield and Cowfold and situated on the corner of Kidders Lane.

The lucky winner will receive a complimentary site visit from myself and two free sessions of garden maintenance to prepare your garden for the autumn, worth £300.00, carried out by our landscaping team.

The following categories that best describes your garden are:

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Themed Garden

Traditional Garden

Modern / Contemporary

Small Garden / Best efficient use of space

Wildlife attracting garden

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Please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and email if applicable. Send your entries to: ‘Garden Design Competition’ Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery, Kidders Lane, Henfield, Or email them to: West Sussex, Landscaping@birchfieldnursery.com BN5 9AB Please note that it will not be possible to return any photos that are submitted. Furthermore, I hope you enjoy this month’s issue of ‘Gardening Corner’ and look forward to seeing you at the nursery soon.”

www.birchfieldnursery.com Picture left shows Jack Dunckley with garden designer Daniel Barber (seated)

Jack recently enjoyed success at the Grand Designs Live show held at ExCel, London at the beginning of May. Over 100,000 visitors passed by Stand G90 where he was on hand to give advice on a variety of topics. Many people looked through his portfolio and expressed interest in Jack giving their gardens a much needed makeover. A prize draw was held and we are hoping to give you more details of the competition winner next month.

Put a spring in your step with us, with our range of quality shrubs, trees and colourful perennials! Kidders Lane, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9AB Tel: 01273 494058

Friday 22 May 2015

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TreeSmiths Ltd a cut Horticultural Centre of Excellence above the competition Here in Horsham, we have our fair share of strong winds and rain. It is not uncommon to see a fallen, or damaged tree, on our travels, ﬂanking a country road, or in someone's garden. Some times we spot awkwardly leaning trees, or trees that have far outgrown their surroundings. Eventually, these trees need to be dealt with. The thought of having to fell a tree, or even prune one, can send a shiver of apprehension down one's spine. Is there as speciﬁc time of year that tree surgery should be done? Are there factors that need to be considered, like nesting birds, other wildlife, the species of the tree? Having questions bombard the mind, only adds to the fear. It is, therefore, reasonable to consider the services of those, for whom these tasks are less daunting. Two such people are sister and brother, Sam and Ben, owners of TreeSmiths Ltd. Having worked for

other large companies in the field, they benefit from over 25 years' combined experience in the cultivation of trees and shrubs (arboriculture) and since venturing out on their own, the pair have spent the past 3 years, seeing the Itchingfield based company, go from strength to strength. With the rest of the team, they follow out domestic and contract work, ensuring standards are kept at the highest level. TreeSmiths Ltd is proud of the fact that each member is fully trained in utility arboriculture (working in close proximity to power lines). Also worth noting, is the fact that each member of staff is not only up to date with relevant certification, but has received first aid training. Sam believes that the company is set apart from the rest and says, 'Here at TreeSmiths, our motto is "Until the customer's happy, the job's not complete" We pride ourselves on our commitment to the service we offer and advice given to the problem at hand, all the way to making sure our customers are happy with the end result. Our repeat customers certainly suggests we are doing something right' Their aim is simple: to leave a customer smiling, returning and recommending! Services offered by TreeSmiths Ltd include overall reductions; complete removals; hedge cutting; stump grinding; recycling of all bi-products; expert, friendly, free advice (from start to finish) and free quotation. All queries are welcome via Email treesmiths@treesmithsltd.co.uk, Website (opening soon) www.treesmithsltd.co.uk, Facebook TreeSmiths Ltd, Office 01403 790771, Mobile 07815 205227

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Last year, Jack received local criticism regarding the Horticultural Centre of Excellence as Henﬁeld residents protested about “the loss of the thick tree belt (which were actually damaged and diseased trees) and the beautiful old ancient bluebell wood”. One year on in the same area

where there was local concern, wildﬂowers are now ﬂourishing. After a season of the ground naturalising, the additional light levels and improved soil conditions, Hyacinthoides non-scripta (The English bluebell) Silene dioica (Red Campion) Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow Parsley)

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Conopodium majus (pignut) and Eurphorbia (spurge) are all thriving. Jack Dunckley provides an Award Winning Garden Design and Landscaping service and is based at Jack Dunckley’s Birchﬁeld Nursery, a 6 acre family run nursery hosting 500,000 plants in more than 3,500 diﬀerent varieties. Jack felt there was no other choice than to clear its boundary last year due to a combination of highway safety concerns, the need to locate new electrical cables underground, and to create a secure boundary around their site to house the new Centre. A sympathetic boundary will be put in place once the Centre has been approved by the council.

Jack, who is only 22, is particularly passionate about getting young people into gardening Jack is at the appeal stage with Horshwam District Council regarding the decision to build the new Horticultural Centre of Excellence, which will house a lecture theatre, library, café and design studio. One of the main reasons for the new Centre is to use it as a space to invite local schools, gardening groups and the community to learn and gain conﬁdence in garden design and horticulture. As a young garden designer, Jack, who is only 22, is particularly passionate about getting young people into gardening. He also hopes it will be a place the local community meet, whether it's to ask Jack and his team for design or gardening/planting advice, to browse in the library or to just grab a coﬀee with friends.

Friday 22 May 2015

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Heath Common House, Sanctuary Lane, Storrington Located in the popular lanes area of Storrington, a three bedroom detached character property is being offered for sale by Guy Leonard & Company. Formerly the Post Office serving this delightful area of Storrington, the property has undergone considerable improvementand is presented in very good decorative order throughout. The house boasts arguably some of the finest views of the South Downs, which can be enjoyed from the bi-folding doors on the ground floor or appreciated from the Juliet balcony serving the principal bedroom. Offering a good degree of character the property features solid wood floors, a wood burning stove in the sitting room, four oven Aga and replacement upvc double glazing. The internal accommodation comprises a sitting room with bay window to the front and an archway leading to the dining/family room, which has triple bi-folding doors allowing access to the south facing garden. An inner hall with a cloakroom leads to the double aspect kitchen/dining room. There is a door into the lean-to, which in turn leads to the utility area. To the first floor the glorious triple aspect principal bedroom offers outstanding views across the adjoining National Trust farmland to the South Downs. There is a dressing area and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two features the same stunning views and the third bedroom, which is currently used as a study benefits from fitted wardrobes. To conclude the accommodation there is a modern bathroom. Externally to the front is laid to shingle providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. There is a post and rail fence providing screening and access to the attached garage. The rear garden comprises a patio seating area with the remainder being mainly laid to lawn with two raised deck areas providing an ideal space to enjoy the fabulous wildlife view provided by the National Trust . An internal viewing is highly recommended and the Guide Price is £550,000 for the freehold interest. For further information or an appointment, please contact Guy Leonard & Company on 01903 742354 or visit www.guyleonard.co.uk

Friday 22 May 2015

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Rosewood House Rosewood House is an imposing 5 bedroom detached home, set apart from other properties, both new and old, by its spacious rooms and high specification; blending a traditional design with a contemporary finish.

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LANGSHOTT PARK LANGSHOTT • HORLEY • RH6 9HN Langshott Park at The Acres is an attractive new development of 5 and 6-bedroom homes. Situated in the thriving town of Horley, these homes benefit from great transport links, and nearby schools.

HOME OF THE WEEK Plot 94, Ellington 5 bedroom detached home with garage featuring open plan fitted kitchen with integrated appliances opening out into a family room. Study on first floor, en suite and built-in wardrobes to 2 bedrooms. Price: £529,950

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HORSHAM

01403 276 777

Sussex | Surrey | London

HORSHAM

• OPEN DAY 30TH MAY • Two double bedrooms • Character features

HORSHAM

• OPEN DAY 23RD MAY • Three bedrooms • Lounge

£330,000

• Two double bedrooms • Cul-de-sac • End of terrace

• OPEN DAY 30TH MAY • Three bedrooms • Living room

• Close to train station • Good size back garden • Scope to extend STPP

£385,000 - 400,000

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• OPEN DAY 30TH MAY • Two bedroom terraced • Quiet cul-de-sac

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• Dining room • Kitchen • Conservatory

£379,950

• Close to train stations • Well-presented throughout • Garage & drive

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• 4 bedroom detached • Close to town & schools • Potential to extend

£460,000

• Off road parking • Large integral garage • South facing garden

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HORSHAM

£650,000

• Five bedrooms • Detached character home • Tastefully decorated throughout

• Two en-suites • Original features • Garage and off road parking

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£475,000

• 3 bedroom chalet bungalow • Well presented throughout • Easy to maintain gardens

• Garage and drive • Sought after location • 2 reception rooms

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• Ensuite to master • Large flat rear garden • Ample off-road parking

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• Three bedrooms • Lounge Kitchen/diner • Off road parking

• Fitted kitchen • Refitted bathroom with shower • Garage with power and lighting

£270,000

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• Ground floor apartment • Completely renovated • Central Horsham location

• Four double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Fantastic Gallery Landing

£180,000

• Attached double garage and parking • Secluded rear garden • Two reception rooms

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• Two reception rooms • Downstairs cloakroom • Garage and off road parking

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• Village location • Stunning outlook • Three double Bedrooms

£325,000

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• Four bedroom family home • Sought after location • Great kitchen/breakfast room

£350,000

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• Character • Large kitchen / diner • Cellar

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• 1 bed retirment flat • Ground floor • Great facilities

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£179,950

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• Two double bedrooms • Large living room • Kitchen/breakfast room

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WISBOROUGH GREEN • 4 bedrooms • Large master with en-suite • Kitchen/breakfast room

• Situated in a private lane • Corner plot of 0.19 of an acre • Driveway with ample parking

GUIDE PRICE £600,000

• Dining room & study • Large sitting room • Superb outlook and views

• Generous plot • Ample parking • Detached garage

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GUIDE PRICE £400,000-£425,000

• Detached chalet bungalow • 4 generous bedrooms • Lounge/diner and conservatory

WISBOROUGH GREEN • 3 bedroom chalet bungalow • Full planning to extend • 2 reception rooms

• Grade II listed • 2 bedrooms • Conservatory

GUIDE PRICE £425,000

• Garage • Ample parking • Superb outlook and views

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• Stunning gardens • Located on private estate • Council Tax Band F

BILLINGSHURST £299,950 • Custom built kitchen • 109ft rear garden • Garage and parking

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• Detached double garage • Timber single garage • EPC rating: D

• 2 double bedrooms • Modern, bright interior • Kitchen/diner

• Close to village centre • Good size private garden • Two bathrooms

KIRDFORD GUIDE PRICE £425,000 • Attached single storey • 2/3 bedrooms • Sitting room

BILLINGSHURST £385,000 • Kitchen with granite surface • Utility Room • Magniﬁcent bathroom

BILLINGSHURST £245,000 • Low maintenance garden • Close to train station • Offered with no chain

• End of terrace house • Built in 1970 • 3 double bedrooms

• Garage and parking • No ongoing chain • EPC rating TBC

• Detached house 1,378 sq ft • Separate dining room • 3/4 bedrooms • Study/bedroom 4 • 9’ x 16’2 sitting room • Kitchen and utility room

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Flexible short & long term accommodation in the beautiful West Sussex countryside Mapp & Weston Lettings are delighted to be working in partnership with Carylls Country House, Faygate. For the last twenty years Carylls has been offering 1 and 2 bedroom self catering apartments and en-suite rooms on a flexible stay basis within its historic building, set in 5 acres of peaceful communal grounds. Whilst situated in the countryside, Carylls is only a 5 minute drive to the towns of Horsham and Crawley and fifteen minutes to Gatwick. Apartments are fully furnished with bed-linen and towels provided. Each has an en-suite bathroom, kitchen, lounge and bedroom area. Also provided are TV, DVD, Freeview and complimentary WFI. Free on site secure parking is provided with an allocated parking space and additional visitor parking. The unique selling point of this arrangement is that there are no contracts required, no referencing and residents can move in at a day’s notice with just 1 week’s deposit, a small set up fee and a week’s rent in advance. Accommoda-

tion can be renewed from week to week and only 1 week’s notice is required to vacate. Hotel standard accommodation at a vastly reduced cost, Carylls oﬀers a unique opportunity to those who don’t wish to commit to a long term contract or pay large sums up front. Ideally suited to business men and women who are working away from home and beyond commuting distance; Carylls has an established relationship with several Corporates who regularly use their services for short and long term work placements. Other residents have come to Carylls as a temporary measure between completion on the sale their home, prior to their new property being ready. Others just prefer to enjoy the ﬂexibility that Carylls provides, with some residents moving in on a short term basis initially but continuing to reside there for two or three years. For further information about this wonderful lifestyle opportunity, please contact the Lettings team at Mapp & Weston on 01403 242033.

Lines & James take on Chestnut's China Challenge This Autumn, letting agents, Lines & James, will embark on their biggest challenge to date. In aid of the children's charity, Chestnut Tree House, they will travel to East Asia, to spend ﬁve consecutive days trekking across the magniﬁcent Great Wall of China. The fundraisers will tackle (among other things) the awsome 1,000 step climb, from the foot of The Great Wall, to the top of the mountain, as well as help to repair sections of the wall itself, in order to reach their goal of helping to raise enough money to cover the cost of running the charity for 9 days. Chestnut Tree House cares for over 300 children and is the only children's hospice in Sussex. With immense focus on ensuring children have as much fun as possible, in a real homely atmosphere, it is clear to see why every day, at Chestnut Tree House, precious memories are made for the children and their families. The care comes at no charge, despite running costs in excess of £6,000 a day. There are many more children that the hospice would love the ability to reach,

but with less than 8% of funding from the government, donations and support, from local people and businesses, is a necessity. Lines & James' support of the charity, spans many years. This year, rather than send Christmas wishes in the form of cards, they have decided to make a donation. In March, they were fortunate enough to visit Chestnut Tree House, which provided them with a real insight into just how vital fundraising is, to keep this wonderful charity going. The challenge will take place between Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 18th of October and the team is conﬁdent that the days spent trekking, will not only create lasting memories for for them, but will fund the most precious care for a child and their family. Pat, from Lines & James, says, 'We do really appreciate previous support with our fundraising events. The trip expenses will be funded by ourselves, therefore all donations made will go to Chestnut Tree House in their entirety'. To make your donation, visit their Just Giving Page

Connells successful lettings team needs more homes Local lettings agent Connells in Horsham is calling on all landlords and investors with vacant properties to get in touch. Business is booming and the huge demand for properties to let is outweighing the supply of rental homes, creating a huge opportunity for landlords and buy-to-let investors. The lettings team is led by Rachel May who has a wealth of experience in the estate agency trade and is well placed to advise local tenants and work alongside landlords and investors. “The local lettings market in and around Horsham Area is extremely busy at the moment,” says Rachel. “We have a host of tenants who are looking for property to rent but not enough stock to meet the demand.”

Horsham area continues to be a sought after area for letting properties and the rental market continues to grow. The branch is urging landlords to take advantage of the current high demand for rental properties and asking prospective tenants to get in touch to secure the best properties on the market to let. Indeed, Connells parent company, the Connells Group, is currently undergoing what is considered to be the largest lettings expansion project ever undertaken by a UK agency. This will include the addition of a further 75 new lettings branches to the local branch network in 2015. “The rental market shows no sign of slowing down shown by Connells Group’s ambitious plans to grow this

area of the business. We are seeing many more people either having or choosing to rent and currently demand for rental properties is outstripping supply,” continues Rachel. “We are the experts in our field – helping landlords find tenants, tenants find good accommodation, manage and help expand property portfolios - and we urge customers to get in touch to see how we can best service their needs.” Connells Horsham offers a range of lettings services and advice, from matching tenants to their ideal properties to full property management, rent collection and insurance advice. If you have a property to let, or are looking for a rental home, please contact the lettings team on 01403 282525 or email: horshamlet@connells.co.uk

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Pulborough see oﬀ Steyning and East Preston Bowls Jane Gray – Pulborough BC

Pulborough have a busy week ahead

After rain prevented play against Hotham in the Brookes Motors League on Thursday May 14, the action commenced on a quirky green at East Preston on the following sunny Saturday afternoon. The second game in Pulborough's pursuit of the West Sussex Bowls League title was played over 21 ends on 4 rinks. Pulborough took the early lead, with 3 teams being ahead by half way and the fourth on equal points. Skip Matt Ives, with Martin Ralph as lead, Malcolm Gray as 2 and Hugh Hubbard as 3, stormed to a 29/11 top rink victory after allowing their opponents to score on just 8 ends. Skip John Brown and team also

won convincingly 25/12, after getting fours on ends 3, 7 and 10 to be 11 points ahead at half way. Pulborough stole 6 league points in total, for 2 rink wins and overall victory 88/68. Sunday May 17 saw Pulborough host friendly rivals Steyning at 2pm. The green played fast and true, which suited Pulborough and allowed them to score heavily despite tough opposition. After a 5 on end 2, skip John Brown, with Melvin Green and Chris Etherington as support, didn't look back, ﬁnally taking top rink for Pulborough by just 1 point over Malcolm Gray, 24/14. Malcolm Gray and team ﬁnished 19/10 and Ivan Salmon and team had a lucky escape when their opponents staged a late comeback to pull it back

from 20/7 down on end 16, to ﬁnish 20/13. The overall score ﬁnished at 76/51 to Pulborough after some great on-green banter and healthy competition. Pulborough have a busy week ahead with six days of play, Tuesday at home to Norfolk, Wednesday away at Pagham, Thursday hosting the Torquay Tourists, Friday away at Chichester for 6pm, Saturday at home to Fittleworth and Sunday hosting the Cawston tourists at 2pm. New players are always welcome and anyone interested is encouraged to enquire through the club website www.pulboroughbowlsclub.co.uk or by Email at Pulboroughbc@gmail.com or by coming along to the weekly open sessions on a Monday’s from 5.30pm.

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league match against Arundel. The match was tight with tense events on all greens, except for David Ogley’s team which maintained control Miserable weather with a cold wind throughout to win by 8 shots. blowing off the sea welcomed StorGoing into the last end Paul Leathrington BC to Worthing’s Marine erbarrow’s team were drawGardens on May 17. ing but, with his last shot, Storrington found o t r S r , i t n n gto ide n’ Paul produced a winthe green very tricky, es sD r ner. After 11 ends some teams more sP Harry Kendal’s so than the othteam were 6 – 21 ers. Last year’s captain and last shots down, but fought back to year’s president produce a final won handsomely result of 21 – 25. while the other Peter Newman’s teams lost by virteam fought tually the same throughout the margins. The final game to finally only total result for the 4 teams was a loss for lose by 3 shots, giving a final overall result of a Storrington by 4 shots, 79 – 77 win for Storrington 77 - 81. by just 2 shots, and league points of P Brooker, N Tewsley, M Obrien, P 6 -4. Leatherbarrow Won 25-14 G Page, G Newman, I Younger, D G Page, G Newman, I Younger, D Ogley - Won 22-14 Ogley Won 33-8 B Manning, M Noble, M Obien, P P Smith, A Head, C Walter, H KenLeatherbarrow - Won 17-16 dall Lost 13-24 D Barber, B Bona, P Smith, P NewL Wilson, D Bain, J Rimmer, D Chinn Lost 6-33 man - Lost 19-22 A Head, N Tewsley, C Walter, H Sunday May 17 saw a pleasant sunKendall - Lost 21-25 ny afternoon for Storrington’s away Last ye ar ’

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Betty Weller playing against Southgate Park Bowls Keith Barraclough – Billingshurst BC In a game of two halves at Ewhurst visitors Billingshurst looked decidedly under par, being 9 down after as many ends. The second half proved to be better for Billingshurst and with the aid of counts of 6, 5, a trio of 4’s and several 3’s, the visitors managed to snatch a rare 89 - 86 win at Ewhurst and their ﬁrst of the season. Top rink for Billingshurst went to Ray Neal, Chris Laker & Alan Readshaw (+17) Bill Spence, Anita Colliety & Stan Morgan Lost: 10-26 Brian Richards, Ray Sutton & Betty Weller Won: 22-14

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Ray Neal, Chris Laker & Alan Readshaw Won: 23-6 Hazel Sandford, John Lucas & Alan Knight Lost: 17-27 Tessa Richards, Grace Stewart & Geoﬀ Weller Won: 17-13 Home advantage counted for nothing when Billingshurst hosted Bramley on Saturday May 16. Under pressure from the start ‘Hurst were 17 shots adrift when the welcoming bell for tea rang. On resumption Billingshurst fought back, but the deﬁcit was too great to eradicate with the cross-border raiders running out winners by 21 shots. The best of the Billingshurst rinks went to June Bennett, Rick Cooper & Alan Knight with a 16 all draw.

On the Sunday Billingshurst hosted Southgate Park, but unlike the previous day had no difficulty in taking full advantage of the home fixture. Going in to tea 24 shots to the good, Billingshurst scored somewhat modestly on resumption to win by 33 shots finishing 83 – 50 winners. Top rink for Billingshurst went to Brian Richards, John Bennett & Betty Weller (+20). Tessa Richards, Barry Gilbert & Alan Knight - Lost: 17 - 19 Rick Cooper, Grace Stewart & Alan Readshaw - Drew: 13 - 13 June Bennett, Hazel Sandford & Geoff Weller Won: 23 - 8 Brian Richards, John Bennett & Betty Weller - Won: 30 - 10

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Hundreds run in Horsham’s annual 10k race athletics

Martin Read – Sports Reporter

In near perfect conditions for running a ﬁeld of almost 500 adults gathered at Horsham Rugby Club for the annual 10k event. Earlier over 100 juniors showed the way, Alex Halfacre won the boy’s race and Isabel Russell lead the girl’s home. Organiser of previous 10km races, Andy Spriggs, said: “It’s great to be back here - it works so well at the rugby club because there’s so much space.” Race Director Paul Aylett of Horsham Joggers told us: “Everyone works so hard to put this on, we’ve got 80 volunteers here on the day – stewarding the car park, catering and, especially marshalling.” After circumnavigating the rugby ground the runners exited for two gruelling circuits of local roads and bridle ways. The race attracted runners from across Sussex and as far as Hampshire and London. 35 year old Toby Lambert from Winchester stormed home ﬁrst in a

record 31 minutes 45 seconds, just over a minute ahead of Horsham’s Neil Boniface. Toby said: “I’ve won quite a few of these races, but this is my first appearance at Horsham.” The first lady home – in 37.14 – was local runner Amy Harris who, after also winning last year, was very pleased with her time. But this fun event was very much a family affair for social and improving runners, too. Maria Colenso, a personal trainer living near the rugby club shepherded her daughters through the junior race, ten year old Lisa saying: “I was glad to finish because I hurt my leg!” while Isabel, 12, said: “I’ve done three or four of these races before – they’re great fun, but quite tough.” Local runner Emma Catlow, an established long distance racer confirmed: “This is a pleasant, mainly rural course but it’s undulating and quite challenging with the uphill finish. I enjoyed it, though!” Husband Mike was marshalling while sons Jonny and Reuben, niece Sophie, nephew Thomas and brother in law Toby all ran, too. Race Secretary John Parish of Horsham Lions summed up everyone’s feelings: “A lot of hard work, but well worth it.”

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Isabel and Lisa Colenso found it tough but had fun

Another good turnout at the Horsham 10k

Jonny, Reuben, Thomas and Sophie were among the many younger runners

Two Joggers in ﬁrst three at the Horsham 10k

Rovers tournament set for July kick off The start of last weekend’s Horsham 10k Athletics Philip Liberman – Horsham Joggers A fantastic turnout of 434 runners completed the Horsham 10K last Sunday, in fine conditions though thankfully not as hot as last year. A new course record was set by Toby Lambert of 31.44. Toby led from the gun and came home one minute eleven seconds ahead of last year’s winner and former record holder, Horsham Joggers Neil Boniface, who finished in a time of 32.55. The top three was completed by Dean Heneghan, also of Horsham Joggers (34.48). In the Female race Amy Harris was first (37.11) with Elspeth Turner of Horsham Blue Star (39.10) and Kim Lo of Haywards Heath Harriers (39.32) Horsham Joggers also took first place in the male team competition (Boniface, Heneghan, Wigmore) There was a great turnout of Horsham Joggers as follows; Steve Wigmore 37.55 Steve

Mitchell 40.04 Paul Adams 40.15 John Wilcox 41.15 Darren Howe 43.49 Iain Campbell 43.58 Nick Ashby 43.59 Steve Wilson 44.32 Brian Frost 44.47 Paul Yokom 44.48 Laurence Carpenter 45.13 CarolAnne Davies-Jones 45.22 Emma Comber 45.46 Guy Gilder 46.14 Alan Petitt 46.42 Matthew Payne 46.46 Emma Catlow 47.38 Paul Burgess 49.34 Daniel Price 50.02 Wendy Mason 50.06 Geoff Fisher 50.31 Ian Nicholson 51.10 Philip Hedges 52.22 Amanda Sullivan 53.11 Sue Valentine 55.20 Margaret Wadman 56.50 Paul Arnold 58.11 Karon Smith 58.13 Elizabeth Scott 58.31 Caroline Bransden 1.00.00 Vicky Clover 1.00.53 Sally Arnold 1.01.53 Daniel Van Duyne 1.04.45 Kerry Hampson 1.11.36 Graham Clarke 1.23.36. There was also a great turnout in the 1.2k junior fun run of 98 runners. In other news Mal Thornton finished a magnificent 4th in the River Arun Marathon on Saturday in a time of 3.47.29.

Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor Chesworth Rovers FC have announced the return of their small sided football tournament, which will be held on Saturday July 18 at Horsham Rugby Club. The tournament will run for U7 through to U14 and the day will be

split into a morning session for the U7, U9, U11 and U13 with the afternoon session running for U8, U10, U12 and U14. Hot and cold food, drinks and sweets will be on sale throughout the day and a bar will be open late morning. A professional photographer will be available along with an ice-

cream vendor and a variety of stalls including hair spraying, tattoos, bouncy castle and speed ball that will all add to the fun. Entrance cost is £2 which includes one programme of events and parking. For more details email: tournamentsecretary@chesworthroversfc.com

Ton up Jim in fine form for Littlehampton Cricket Martin Read – Sports Reporter Young Horsham groundsman Jim Askew is expert on producing highly praised run- filled wickets at the club and he certainly has personal knowledge of how to get the best from a productive looking strip. Batting for Littlehampton – his home town club, the team he captains – in a West Sussex Invitation League Division 1 match Jim was on four when the first wicket fell at East Preston. That was the host’s only success, Littlehampton

closing their innings on 233-1 with Jim unbeaten on 150, including 10 fours and 8 sixes during an unbroken partnership of 222. With Jim bowling at the death the game was drawn, East Preston seven down and well short. The following week (May 9) Littlehampton, Clapham & Patching CC returned home for a league encounter with RAM, Jim opening again, this time amassing 139 not out – during which he batted with his younger brother, wicket keeper Michael - in a tied match, both sides ﬁnishing on 279 with wickets in hand.

Because of his demanding groundsman duties, Jim was not able to play much last season, but with a highest score of 169 he is no stranger to scoring centuries and, describing himself as: “An attacking opener,” he continued: “I’ve made 15 or 16 hundreds so far but 222 was not our club’s record partnership – we once put on a stand of 253”. Records are made to be broken and given Jim’s current rich vein of form it would be no surprise if he posted a new personal best, setting a new club partnership high at the same time.

Friday 22 May 2015

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Horsham win in the grand manner Photos by John Lines

Saturday May 16 - Sussex Premier League Bexhill 225-6 (58 overs) Horsham 226-5 (47.5 overs) Horsham won by 5 wickets Cricket Martin Read – Sports Reporter

Ben Shoare hit 84 not out in Horsham's win

Horsham's John Burroughs bowled for 27

Horsham put Bexhill in to bat and reduced them to 122-5 before the visitors recovered to set a serious challenge, but Horsham paced their response professionally before romping home with 25 balls remaining. Bexhill batted steadily despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Nathan Roberts took 3-45, but an unbroken stand of 68 between opposition skipper Jonathan Haﬀenden and all rounder Dean Crawford carried them to 225, Jamie Thornely, Paul Williams and Michael Munday taking a wicket apiece. Opinions varied as to what was a par score but despite Horsham’s previous batting frailty Tom John-

find us on facebook horsham.news son’s confidence shone through saying: “Of course we can get these runs!” An opening stand of 66 set just the right tone and when Tom came in at 103-2 he again treated spectators to some forthright stroke play, his 51 coming off 31 balls with 6 fours and 2 sixes, fielders failing to grasp a few opportunities. His departure barely dimmed the momentum, opener Ben Shoare’s mature and disciplined 84 not out, accompanied first by Craig Gallagher and then Nathan Roberts seeing Horsham home in style, Nathan clearing the pavilion with the winning hit. Ben Shoare told us: “Our game plan was for one of the top batsmen to take responsibility and bat through and that worked well today.” Horsham remain at home to play mercurial Brighton & Hove tomorrow (Saturday May 24). Scorecard link sussexcl. play-cricket.com/website/results/2356472

The Nutters romp to a 150 run victory Horsham Spinners are table tennis champions after national ﬁnals win Nuthurst captain Bob Samways

Nuthurst 189-7 Baldwins 39-8 Village Cricket Dave Smith – Sports Editor Skipper Bob Samways won the

toss and elected to bat which allowed openers Raggi Singh and Jonny Willis to get oﬀ to a solid start. Willis hit two quick fours before being bowled for 10 which saw

the introduction of Bob Samways. Singh and Samways put on 52 before captain Bob fell to a doubtful LBW decision. The runs continued to come with young Adam Williams joining Singh in a partnership of 69 before both departed in quick succession with Williams making 22 and Singh 79. Charlie Le Quesne took 4 wickets for the Baldwins before David Thompson 9 N/O and Keith Greenwood 16 N/O got the total up to 189-7. Baldwins found the chase tough going and Nutters opening bowler Graham Prior took 3 quick wickets with his ﬁrst 3 overs ﬁnishing with 3-3, at the other end Keith Greenwood took 2 wickets in a over. Baldwins continued to struggle and it was left to seamer Andy Walker to clean bowl the last wicket leaving Baldwins 150 short on 39 all out.

Horsham Spinners are 2015 National Champions

World ranked stars to play at Squash Club Squash Dave Smith – Sports Editor

Daryl Selby and Peter Barker will play in Horsham

Horsham Squash Club is hosting an exhibition game between the world number 6, Peter Barker, and Daryl Selby, the world number 14 on Saturday May 30. Peter Barker is one of the most consistent performers on the PSA World Tour and has been in the England Senior Team since 2008, winning a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Daryl Selby has also represented his country at the highest level and won the British National Squash Championships in 2011, beating reigning World Champion Nick

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Table Tennis Dave Smith – Sports Editor Horsham Spinners Table Tennis Club members Zach Hodges, Charlie Graham-Adams, Ollie Michell, Sheel Malde & Sam Watts have become the English Schools Table Tennis Association’s national boys U11 champions. Under the supervision of stand in Coach Will Michell the team put in a terrific performance at Hinckley Leisure Centre that saw them beat Perse School, Cambridgeshire 6-2, Bramley Sunnyside, Yorkshire 5-3 and then finally defeat Barnes School, Middlesex 6-2. A special mention must go to Charlie Graham-Adams at the number 2 position, who won all 6 of his matches 3-0 with no opponent scoring more than 6 points against him in any game. Zach Hodges, playing at the difficult no.1 position won 2/6, Ollie Michell, at number 3, won an impressive 5/6 and Sheel Malde won a solid 4/6 at number 4. Sam Watts was on

the bench as a reserve, but showed great dedication to the team, by attending Zonal, Regional and National Rounds as the non-playing reserve and giving support to the team. The big contribution made by Ben Cowland is also recognised. Ben played in the Area and Zonal rounds of the competition but was replaced for the Regional & National round by Graham-Adams, due to the latter’s great improvement. Horsham Spinners Head Coach, Rory Scott, said “To my knowledge this is the ﬁrst time any team from any part of Sussex, East or West, has won a national schools team title in any age group or gender and so this represents a really great achievement by the team.” Anyone interested in table tennis coaching sessions at Horsham Spinners TTC should contact head coach Rory Scott on rorytabletennis@hotmail.co.uk. Starter sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays 5-7pm at Forest School, Horsham.

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Five Horsham gymnasts become British Champions Photos by Steve Barritt

British Champions Ella Turtle, Grace Hanger and Darcy Luke

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Gold medallists Madeline Kent and Ben Ratcliﬀe

Fifteen acrobatic gymnasts from Horsham Gymnastics Centre travelled to Stoke on Trent last weekend, May 16th and 17th, to compete in the British Gymnastics National Finals where they represented the South East Region. In what was a fantastic achievement for the club ﬁve of them have come away with gold medals and the very special accolade of British champions. In addition, in what was another triumph for the club, its coaches and its gymnasts, all the remaining Horsham gymnasts ﬁnished in the top six.

The new British Champions are Ben Ratcliffe and Madeline Kent who won gold in the Grade 5 Mixed Pairs and Ella Turtle, Grace Hanger and Darcy Luke who took the gold medal in the Grade 2 Groups. The other competitors over the weekend were Aimee Tolhurst and Ella Louise-Nelson who finished an agonising fourth in the Grade 5 Women’s Pairs, Grade 5 Women’s Group, Myla Kettell, Matilda Tester and Phoebe Rochead who finished fifth, Grade 6 Women’s Group Emily Steere, Zoe Schubert and Natalie O’Hara who were also placed 5th and to complete the tremendous series of results Dom Goddard and Zoe Gaudiano who came sixth in the Grade 3 Mixed Pairs competition. As could be expected from the British Championships, the competition was to a very high stand-

ard with over 350 gymnasts competing from all over Great Britain. To have fifteen gymnastics competing at the National Finals from one club is a huge achievement for Horsham Gymnastics Centre and to have them all finish so highly and to include overall champions shows the strength and commitment of the current Acro squad. The Head Coach of Sports Acro, Ali Harmer, said, “The gymnasts performed exceptionally well, they reflected all the hard work and dedication put in by themselves, their parents and the coaching team. I am very proud of all that they achieved this weekend” With five National Champions in the squad and with the confidence that the achievements at National Finals has given them the Horsham squad will go into this July’s Sussex Championships in buoyant mood.

Big, historic win for Roffey cruise past Brighton & Hove Billingshurst at home Saturday May 16 - Sussex Premier League Billingshurst 173 all out (52.1 overs) Eastbourne 108 all out (28.5 overs) Billingshurst won by 65 runs Cricket Martin Read – Sports Reporter After back to back promotions and a testing start to this season Billingshurst pulled off a richly deserved first win in the Premier League, humbling Eastbourne, much to the delight of vociferous home spectators in the beautifully rural setting of Jubilee Fields. There was some anxiety at tea, the even bounce suggesting that there were no great terrors in the wicket and Eastbourne had piled up 272 against Horsham on the previous Saturday. However concerns proved unfounded, Billingshurst bowling them out very cheaply. The day, though, started badly for Billingshurst when Andy Welfare dislocated his hip during the warm up, forcing Hurst to play with ten men. But at 106-2 they were well placed – until wickets fell in clusters reducing them to 144-7. Seven bats-

men got off to good starts, notably Mike Burroughs and Danushka Mitpolaarachchi with thirties but nobody was able to go on to post a really telling innings, Billingshurst finishing on 173 leaving Eastbourne 57 overs to get the runs. Starting badly, the visitors recovered to 45-2 but then lost 4 wickets for six runs. A partial recovery followed but Andy Barr with 4-31 and, especially Danushka, whose 3-5 came in nine overs, five of which were maidens, ensured that a memorable victory was delivered at 5.30 with overs aplenty unused. Jubilant Billingshurst skipper Ben Williams told the District Post: “We certainly didn’t have a killer score but I knew we had it in us to win with the bowlers we’ve got!” Ecstatic Club Chairman Jim Burroughs said: “The early dismissal of Sussex’s Callum Jackson made a big difference. Our first Premier League win, fantastic!” Jim incentivised the team with the promise of a good celebration – if Billingshurst’s bowlers continue in the same vein a second mortgage might become necessary. Scorecard link – sussexcl.playcricket.com/website/results/2356373

Saturday May 16 - Sussex Premier League Brighton & Hove 180-9 (58 overs) Roﬀey 184-3 (41.2 overs) Roﬀey won by 7 wickets Cricket Martin Read – Sports Reporter

Roﬀey’s ﬁrst win of the new league season was delivered in style - they restricted Brighton and Hove to a

Three tailenders reached double ﬁgures until Alex Collins and Ben Maneti chipped in with further victims manageable score and then, after setting a good platform, cruised home with more than ten overs to spare. After Brighton won the toss Rohit Jagota dismissed both openers and when Leigh Harrison took another wicket the hosts were in real trouble

at 20-3. Two promising stands followed but Dan Smith (3-57) was winkling out the middle order with three wickets and a run out and at 145-7 Brighton’s problems persisted. Three tailenders reached double figures until Alex Collins and Ben Manenti chipped in with further victims, Brighton setting Roffey a target of 181. Replying, Roffey lost an early wicket but, after the second fell at 66, Mike Norris and Rohit put on 103 and when Mike was out for 72, Rohit saw Roffey home with an unbeaten 61. Captain Josh Fleming told the District Post: “The game started in a stiff wind, which I thought might be difficult for the seamers so Rohit opened the bowling and soon got among them. We should have kept them to 150 but although 180 was challenging it was chaseable. “The wicket got quite difficult and it was hard work initially – they bowled well, but then Rohit batting with Noz (Norris) played with his customary freedom, getting us over the line. We’re at Cuckfield next – tomorrow (Saturday) – and although they’ve just beaten Nomads we’re looking to move up the table with another win.” Scorecard link - sussexcl.playcricket.com/website/results/2356380

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