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Hannah up for the cup

A World Cup with a difference has changed the life of Hannah Voice at the age of 20.

Far from the media hype of the professional football , rugby and cricket tournaments Hannah is hoping for success in the current and unheralded Homeless World Cup. Hannah, who lives at YMCA DownsLink Group’s Horsham Y Centre, has been in Amsterdam this week to play for England at the tournament.

Hannah was selected to play for Women’s Team England from hundreds of players across the country after successfully completing Homeless FA’s Training programme at the Brighton and Hove Albion stadium.

A family breakdown led to Hannah being supported by the housing project after she had to move out of her parents’ home.

Hannah has been at the Y Centre for over a year now and says she has managed to make many positives changes to her life, including getting back into playing football.

Hannah said: “This opportunity is something I am honoured to have been given. It has really changed my

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Horsham Y Centre learning and engagement Coordinator Kevin Budge said: “Hannah has done herself proud, she has battled through some tough personal issues and got this far due to her perseverance, enthusiasm and her sparkling personality.

“She used to play football a lot and this opportunity has helped rekindle her passion for the game, I wish her and the team luck at the World Cup and look forward to helping further Hannah’s skills and knowledge back in Horsham through playing for her local team and coaching others” The Homeless World Cup started in 2001 and this year teams from 63 countries have been participating.

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Golfers raised £8,000 for wildlife conservation, watched by two wellknow names and one player who was not quite what he seemed.

Horsham-based international wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation hosted its third annual ‘Go Wild Golf Day’ at the Wildwood Golf and Country Club in Alfold with a little bit of celebrity sparkle thrown into the mix.

A total of 19 local teams competed, watched by Born Free’s founders, actress Virginia McKenna and her son,

Born Free’s President Will Travers, as well what looked like a very special, sporting guest.

After an early start, there were whispers that golfing great Rory McIlroy was in the area, and several teams spotted someone who strongly resembled him on the course. However, ‘Rory’ was actually professional lookalike Damien Power, who had been invited along by Born Free’s Events Coordinator, Joanne Bartholomew, to add some extra excitement to the event.

Virginia McKenna pictured with winning team The teams included players representing the event’s main sponsors, Tamron, Kenya Airways and and Bartholomew Estate Agents.

Virginia McKenna presented the VVB Lions from VVB Engineering with the team prize, and Glyn Davies was awarded the coveted ‘Pride Jacket’ for highest individual score.

Joanne said: “It was a great day, and we are tremendously grateful to all the players, and sponsors as well as Wildwood Golf and Country Club for be-

ing fantastic hosts. It was wonderful to be able to welcome so many teams this year, as well as Virginia and Will, who enjoyed meeting the players and hosting the post-match meal.

“We are especially grateful to Damien for coming along – he was a great addition to this year’s event and I hope he didn’t put too many of the players off their swing.”

The money raised will help the charity’s compassionate conservation work around the world.

RSPCA calling all dog lovers for charity walkies Dog lovers are invited to support the first Big Walkies fund raiser of the RSPCA in Horsham.

They will take a stroll in Southwater Country Park on October 4 at 10am and there is a choice of a 3k or 5k walk.

The charity held its flagship Big Walkies event at Alexandra Palace in London in May and a second event in Cannon Hill Park in Birmingham in June. Almost 1,000 dogs took part

over the two events.

Throughout September and October there are 21 local Big Walkies events all over the country for people to take part in.

RSPCA branch chair Anita Marsland said: “This is a great opportunity for the community to come together to get behind a good cause.

“We are a national of animal lovers and this is a great opportunity to make lots of new doggy friends - and

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Some of the RSPCA’s star rescue dogs are taking part in Big Walkies.

One of the dogs taking part in Horsham will be Tim. He was found neglected but was rehabilitated by the RSPCA and now has new owners who will be joining the pack on Sunday.

Joining Tim will be Dolly, who is currently being cared for by RSPCA Sussex North branch. Dolly is hoping to raise the £500 that it cost the RSPCA

for her life-saving operation. Dolly can be sponsored at www.justgiving. com/DollytheDog To register please visit www.rspca. org.uk/bigwalkies. It costs £10 for one dog and £5 for any additional ones. Online ticket purchase closes 14 days before the event.

Once people have registered, they will receive a Big Walkies Participant Pack with everything they need to know about Big Walkies.

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Drivers still not belting up West Sussex police warn People not belting up properly were the biggest culprits in a driver safety blitz.

They topped the list of offenders when Operation Vanquish was held in Storrington.

Officers from the Sussex West Roads Policing Unit of Sussex Police were assisted by members of Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team and representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency were also present.

Operation Vanquish is an enforcement operation run by roads

policing officers with local officers in conjunction with partner agencies.

These operations are set up in response to concerns from the local community and from intelligence gathered by local policing teams.

Police say the purpose is to conduct high profile operations in local communities in order to improve awareness and compliance with road safety legislation and to reduce the number of casualties on the roads of Sussex.

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Tuesday of last week were 17 people issued with tickets for seat belt offences; six people given verbal warnings for seat belt offences; two people issued with tickets for mobile phone offences and 16 speeding offences detected by the camera team.

The DVSA also issued two people with prohibitions on their vehicles.

Staff at Christ’s Hospital school in Horsham took a lesson in leaping celebration from students after they won a treble of national accolades for exceptional teaching.

In the school’s latest success the economics department has been awarded best performance by girls taking economics at an English independent school, for the International Baccalaureate standard level.

In another success, the philosophy department has been awarded best performance by boys taking logicphilosophy at an English Independent School at GCE A level.

The Christ’s Hospital Spanish department received an award earlier in the summer for the best performance by boys and girls taking Spanish at an English Independent School to make a treble success this summer.

The school has been presented with these awards by the Good

Schools Guide for out-performing all other UK Independent schools in these categories. These prestigious annual awards, which are now in their eighth year, are based on detailed analysis of the most recent examination results, and are designed to highlight consistently good teaching.

Head master of Christ’s Hospital John Franklin said: “We are absolutely delighted to be acknowledged in this way for our excellence in economics and philosophy.”

Ralph Lucas, editor of The Good Schools Guide, said: “Our annual awards scheme is designed to recognise and reward excellence in teaching. The Good Schools Guide Awards are based on a series of calculations which take into account relative popularity and performance of the subject, absolute performance, and percentage of pupils taking the subject.”

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100 years of the WI Passer-by saves woman after attack

The Women’s Institute is celebrating its 100th birthday this year – and the first meeting was held in West Sussex.

Records show the first branch in England opened at Singleton in November 1915 and its early meetings were held at The Fox public house in nearby Charlton, which still exists today as ‘The Fox Goes Free’. Sussex also boasts the oldest County Federation. Originally formed in 1917, it was divided into two federations in 1919 to represent East and West Sussex.

West Sussex now has more than 300 branches and many of its historic records created by members are preserved at West Sussex record Office in Chichester.

The archives include minutes of meetings, scrapbooks and photographs, all of which shed light on the activities of branches across the County from 1917 to the present.

The oldest material includes correspondence and reports of the Singleton branch from 1917. For Lindfield, there is a file of press cuttings dating from 1917 to 1920 which, as well

as charting the origins of the branch, deals with matters ranging from the distribution of home comforts to men of the Royal Sussex Regiment serving on the Western Front to practical advice on how to produce 1,000 eggs from six birds within a year.

The Record Office also holds papers relating to Lady Denman who lived at Balcombe. She was appointed as the first chairman of the WI sub-committee of the Agricultural Organisation Society, forerunner of the Women’s Institute. The papers, held in the Burrell Collection, relate to her work as Director of the Women’s Land Army during the Second World War. County Archivist Wendy Walker said: “I would like to congratulate the Women’s Institute on their centenary and for everything they’ve achieved over the last 100 years. They have a long and proud history of service to the local community.”

Members of the WI exhibit their skills regularly at the South of England show and a winning exhibit from this year’s show is pictured.

A passer-by saved a woman after an attacker hit her on the head in a Horsham street.

The victim, 27, slumped to the ground after the assault, but before the attacker could do anything else a member of the public came to her help, saving her from more possible injury, and the attacker fled. Police have now issued an appeal to help catch the man.

The assaulted woman was walking along New Street at about 10.10pm on Saturday, towards the railway station.

Police have been told that she was approached by a man who suddenly hit her on the head with an object and she fell to the floor.

The attacker did not say anything to

her but a member of the public saw the assault and intervened. The suspect then ran off.

The shocked victim, from Redhill, suffered swelling to the top of her head and was treated at the scene by paramedics but was not taken to hospital.

The suspect is described as a white male, aged in his 50's, 5' 7" of average build and with shoulder-length greasy grey hair, wearing baggy black clothing.

PC Mike Leech, from the Horsham district response team said: "This was a totally random and unprovoked attack that has left a woman with a nasty head injury. The victim was approached by someone she has never met before and attacked. If anyone was

in or around the area during the time of the attack, then please contact us."

Police have not released the name of the passer-by who helped or the attacked woman.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call 101 quoting serial 1549 of 12/09. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. > Police have confirmed that the woman who fell from a balcony at Bishopric, Horsham, on August 26 and died at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, on August 30 has been formally identified as Johanna Gillespie, aged 47, of Winnet Way, Southwater, Horsham.

Walkers raise thousands for charity Walkers raised thousands of pounds for hospice patients.

Nearly 400 walked up to 13 miles across country and are expected to have raised at least £12,000 for Crawley-based St Catherine’s Hospice.

For the first time the Balcombe Walk had two starting points, one at Balcombe Village Hall and a new one a few miles away at Ardingly College.

Many walkers had personal reasons for taking part, having lost a relative or friend to a terminal condition with some dedicating flowers in their name.

Free cakes and tea were given to the walkers, who had choice of longer of shorter walks and were given free transport back to their starting point.

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Fans give disabled footballers a boost

Pictured are left to right: Ian Morris, Andy Stonestreet (back right) – both from NWSS - and Albion’s powerchair player Matt Francis.

Disabled footballers have been given a boost by Brighton and Hove Albion supporters in the Horsham area.

The North West Sussex Seagulls club has donated money to the club’s official charity which will help fund new kit for elite disabled players.

The group ferries three coach loads of Albion fans to the American Express Community Stadium

for every home game, coming from Horsham and the surrounding area.

The coaches are run on a not-forprofit basis and at the end of every season any surplus cash is donated to local charities.

In recent months members have donated money to fund a public access defibrillator in Billingshurst and paid for equipment for junior football teams in Southwater and Broadbridge Heath.

And having approached the Seagulls’ official charity, Albion in the Community, with an offer of funding, the supporters group agreed to donate £580 to cover the cost of training kit for players attending a new regional talent centre.

Albion In The Community was recently awarded a pair of FA licenses to deliver two FA Disability Regional Talent Centres -one for partially sighted and deaf players and the other for blind footballers.

Both centres run for 22 weeks and Albion In The Community will work closely with Sussex FA to identify top local players and help them develop their talents with the end goal of players progressing to the national team.

Members of the club’s committee handed a cheque to Matt Francis, an Albion power chair player who has been training with the England team.

Andy Stonestreet, the supporters club’s chairman, said: “Being Brighton fans we are all aware of the excellent job Albion in the Community does and it is great to be able to help.

“The new FA Disability Regional Talent Centres sound fantastic. It was lovely to meet Matt and hear about his England experience.

Hopefully the new centres will help more local disabled players reach the England team. To be able to help, even in a small way by paying for some kit, is a pleasure.”

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Cannabis grower must repay profits Survivor Zoe urges people to use meningitis vaccine

BREAKING NEWS CLINICALLY PROVEN TO HELP REDUCE THE EFFECTS OF TINNUTUS

Sussex Police receives 50% cash back from cash forfeitures and 18.75% cash back from confiscation orders such as this.

The force currently employs an extra six Financial Investigators and two Financial Intelligence Officers from part of these funds to help continue work in seizing criminal assets, with the remainder being used to support crime reduction and diversion projects.

Detective Inspector Mick Richards of the Sussex Police Economic Crime Unit said: "This was a painstaking and complex financial investigation that unpicked the business accounts and extent of Mr Tanner’s criminal enterprise. This highlights the value of financial investigations and the pressure we can bring to bear on criminals by taking illegally obtained assets."

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His arrest followed an intelligenceled operation by Horsham officers who executed a drugs warrant at his workshops on the Mackley industrial estate in Henfield Road, Small Dole, in January 2013.

In two upper rooms at the main workshop officers found 1500 plants, in various stages of growth, with an estimated street value of £120,000.

In court Tanner, of Meadow Close, Hove, admitted that he had been engaged in drug production for a sustained period.

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A man jailed for growing cannabis under cover of running a classic cars firm at Small Dole has been ordered to repay profits from the drug.

Dennis Tanner, 57, was sentenced at Chichester Crown Court in October 2013 to three years and four months imprisonment for cannabis production at a company he ran which specialised in restoring classic cars and making kit cars, at an industrial estate in Small Dole.

After enquiries by expert police financial investigators, Tanner appeared at Chichester Crown Court last week and was ordered to repay £225,000 profits under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Tanner was given six months to pay and if he fails to do so is liable to an extra six months sentence and will still have to pay.

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Tanbridge House School wins Unicef award first for county Pupils at Tanbridge have helped make it the first in West Sussex to achieve a top Unicef award for respect.

The school has been awarded a Level 2* Rights Respecting School Award by Unicef UK. Unicef is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school.

The Level 2 Award is the highest accolade given by Unicef UK and shows thorough commitment to children’s rights at all levels of school life.

There are more than 200 schools across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales that have received the Level 2 Award. Tanbridge House says it is the first secondary school in

West Sussex to achieve this.

Tanbridge head Jules White said: “Tanbridge House is extremely proud to have been awarded the Level 2 Rights Respecting Schools Award.

“The award encompasses the school ethos and is what we live and breathe here. We put the rights of our students first in all aspects and educational provision and this leads to a wonderful atmosphere and culture in our school.

We are delighted that this has been formally recognised by Unicef” A Rights Respecting School is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted.

Unicef UK Rights Respecting Schools programme director Frances Bestley said: “It is clear that everyone at the school... is deeply committed to fully embedding children’s rights in the school’s ethos and culture.”

Arrests after park robbery Six teenagers arrested after a 16-year-old boy was robbed in Horsham Park face further questioning in November.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said a 19-year-old man and three boys, two aged 15 and one 14, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on bail until 6 November. Two 16-yearold girls arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods were released on bail until 4 November.

Police said the boy had been kicked and slapped and had a tablet and charger taken from him in the inci-

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Sussex Police officers, supported by a National Police Air Service helicopter and a dog unit, made a search of Horsham Park and surrounding areas.

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Exhibition shows ‘Benefits Street’ of Napoleonic era Former Horsham student gets top position A new exhibition highlighting the harsh reality of the Napoleonic war era runs at Horsham Museum until November.

The following article was submitted by the Museum.

“During the height of the recession, 6.5 million people watched ‘Benefits Street’, a television programme about the poor in Britain in 2014.

In 1814, 200 years earlier at the height of the war with Napoleon, the nation was similarly gripped by sight of pictures featuring the poor and dispossessed.

Today the poor are shown on flat screens, tablets and computers. Back then it was oil paintings, prints and fully illustrated books.

So popular were they that the metal plates wore thin through so much use. Today such paintings by Morland, Barker and Ward are seen as old fashioned, clichéd and out of date, yet as the powerful new art exhibition, ‘Portraying the Poor and Industrious in the Age of Waterloo’, at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, we are not so distant from the age of Jane Austen in our fascination with the poor.

The unusual art exhibition, which has been supported by Toovey’s Auction and Fine Art Valuers, displays the art within its historical context, reawakening an understanding of what the images portray. Many of George Morland’s prints have become the backdrop to a slap-up meal in today’s rustic pub, as the images have been adorning walls and place mats.

Artists responded to the growing insatiable demand for poor people, some of whose work will be on display in this exhibition. One such artist is Thomas Baker who used cutting edge technology of lithography to portray the poor of Bath. His 40 drawings of the destitute, worn down and starving children and adults were published in 1813, selling to the very wealthy. Another artist’s work on show is William Marshall Craig, whose striking

watercolour of wood gatherers in the snow shows the response to Regency ‘fuel poverty’, possibly collecting wood from the unenclosed commons.

The exhibition also shows other aspects of the poor including how they were used in four remarkable prints issued in 1799 to show a united nation, 215 years earlier than our conversations of what a United Kingdom means. Or how phrases such as “hard working families” and the “work-

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ing poor” were portrayed, when the street sellers of London were painted and then turned into one of the most successful range of prints ever published, The Cries of London.

The exhibition will have a small annex which will show the flip side of the tale, the side that is reflected in the very wealthy and the sense of ‘bling’, just as the media today fixates on luxury food, cars and art.

The display runs till 28 November.

A former student at two Horsham schools is the new boss of an agricultural college.

Jeremy Kerswell takes up his post as principal of Plumpton College on October 5.

He succeeds Des Lambert OBE who is retiring after over 40 years at the College, including 15 years as Principal.

He was educated at Forest school and Collyer’s College in Horsham before making his way in the farming world.w Jeremy said: “I am delighted to be returning to Sussex. Plumpton College has an excellent reputation among the rural communities it serves in Sussex and further afield and amongst its many partners. That is a tribute to the dedication of the staff and to the wise and steady leadership Des has provided. I am proud to be following in his footsteps. There are many economic challenges ahead, but the College is financially strong, and I am keen that it continues to grow and develop in response to the evolving skills needs of the land-based sector.”

The UK’s Wine Science Research Centre is based at the college, and many of its students are now working in top jobs in wineries across the world.

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Forest school staff run for hospice Fly tip warning after asbestos dumped

Staff from a Horsham school ran their first 10k challenge to raise money for a hospice.

A team of twelve from Forest School put on their running shoes in aid of Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice.

The team, named ‘Run Forest Run’ had varying levels of experience of running, but the school said all had an equal desire to attempt to raise some valuable funds for this worthy cause. Team spirits were high and the conditions were perfect for running, enabling everyone to record a personal best time for the distance.

The school says that Chestnut

Tree House is the real winner though as the team has raised more than £1300 in sponsorship.

Team organiser Tracy Martin had asked friends and colleagues if they fancied taking part in the event earlier in the summer, after seeing the run advertised on Facebook. She was amazed at the enthusiastic response that she received from her colleagues and staff have also been very generous with their donations and encouragement.

Senior assistant head teacher Gareth Good said that he was privileged to support the team on the day and act as official team photog-

rapher.

He said that it would be wonderful if this could become a fixture in the school calendar and more staff and perhaps even parents could participate next year in The Forest School team.

Mr Good said: “Chestnut Tree House is a very worthy cause and what better way to raise funds than by getting fitter in the process. The sense of community at The Forest School is very strong and this has been another example of staff coming together to have fun, support each other and help the wider community in the process.”

Fly tippers dumping asbestos material have prompted a strong warning from council officials about prosecution.

Horsham District Council has been investigating a series of fly- tipping incidents over the last few weeks that have included four incidents where significant quantities of cement asbestos roofing material were dumped illegally. It cost council tax payers £2,500 to clear.

Fly tippers cost council tax payers in the district about £37,000 a year and there are about 500 incidents.

The council arranged safe disposal of the roofing material, believed to be fly- tipped on either 5 or 6 September, from a lay-by just off the A24 junction B2135 to Partridge Green.

The council says that It would be helpful if any members of public who used the B2135 over the weekend September 5 and 6 and saw anything that they feel might assist with its enquiries could contact the authority on 01403 733144.

There is a minimal risk to health in these cases, says the council, but it advises that if any waste of this nature is found, the matter should be reported as soon as possible on the same council number.

Advice on any risks associated with this type of material and details regarding waste carriers licencing can be at http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/risk.htm and https://www.gov.

uk/find-registered-waste Cabinet member for waste, recycling and cleansing Cllr Roy Cornell said: “We would urge anyone considering having roof replacements or any type of work undertaken to their property to make sure they ask how the waste materials will be disposed of and that they request to see a valid

The council arranged safe disposal of the roofing material, believed to be flytipped on either 5 or 6 September Waste Carriers Licence before proceeding with the work. There is a legal obligation that both businesses and residents ensure this waste disposal requirement is fulfilled.

“The district council has a zero tolerance approach to fly-tipping and will actively pursue offenders and prosecute them accordingly. We openly encourage the general public to report any instances to us so that our enforcement team can investigate them.”

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Democracy - who are the victims and the villains? jim rae

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I have long been a very vocal critic of the Conservative inspired National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), even when I was a registered card carrying member of said party.

Why do I hate the NPPF and all that that legislation stands for?

The NPPF is the first piece of planning legislation in this nation’s history which actually permits, even condones, harm to be inflicted on an existing community and its environment by a proposed development.

Other than an undefined word, “severe”, that harm actually has no calculable level at which it is deemed to have become unacceptable to the existing community; which would then allow a planning application to be refused.

Recognising that the government has given all developers the green light to build over our green fields, recognising that the government’s unelected Planning Inspectorate has more say than any Local Planning Authority in terms of numbers of housing that they will provide, where those houses will be provided and what level of harm became unacceptable (if any exists); I have tried this last 3 years to work patiently within the system to capture as

many community benefits from this reckless and ruthless rush for housing as possible.This week saw the end of my patience.

Two years ago this month a Public Meeting was held in North Horsham, at that meeting I was criticised heavily for saying that if the community did not want the development on those specific fields they had to campaign to move it. I suggested they campaign for it to be moved to the land set aside for the eventual extension of Kilnwood Vale, not until much later did any part of the community suggest any other site or sites and by then they were far too late.

I have paid a monstrously heavy political price for trying to work within the Conservative Government created planning environment, only two months ago I sat down in a one to one meeting for a couple of hours with a County Council Planner, at that meeting I went over proposed crossing and roundabout suggestions to at least ease the extremely harmful effects of development North of Horsham.

My suggestions included additional lanes for improved traffic flows in, through and out of the Rusper Rd and Moorhead roundabouts, this would have cost the developer the odd million or two – but it would have helped the residents of Roffey and Holbrook .

I eventually lost my patience at a meeting this week because not one of my suggestions have been taken up,

why not? They have been deemed “unnecessary”, not by any local logic or knowledge - but by the good old Planning Playbooks and the NPPF! On the same day as my patience ran out I made two journeys from my home to the A264 (a journey of less than 1,000 yds.), the journey at around 1:30 p.m. took me less than 1 minute 30 seconds in very light traffic – but the one at 8:04 a.m. on the same day took just a few seconds shy of 12 (yes twelve) minutes – and I was told to my face that those extra lanes to improve flows were not needed!

Oh instead of spending a few millions adding those additional lanes the good old planning books and the NPPF advise and it is now proposed to stick lots and lots traffic lights not only on the Gt Daux but also on the Rusper Rd and Moorhead roundabouts – and at least one other additional set on that

stretch of the A264 to create a crossing – that should improve traffic flows nicely… no, it is going to create hell on earth!

Though of course housing development is carried out by property developers those developers are not the true villains of the piece. Why not, if they are not who is the true villain?

Property developers are only taking full advantage (at our expense) of the planning environment created by government, so why lay the sole blame on the developers? Without the current Conservative inspired legislation, without the Planning Inspectorate’s ability to override Local Planning Authorities we would not be having battles for our green fields.

Despite my new found anger I still believe that the proposed development on the land North of Horsham is unstoppable and has always been

unstoppable, government legislation and their highly paid and unelected minders the Planning Inspectorate will not allow North of Horsham to be stopped.

The learning curve of this last week has been difficult for me, I am now faced with having to admit to myself and to residents that being an elected Member of a Local Planning Authority (until May this year) I thought meant that I could change things for the better; I now know since March 2012 (when the NPPF became law) I could not.

Given the current planning environment, the sad fact of life is that elected Members are no longer allowed to carry out the wishes of their electorate; they are expected to and are forced to carry out the edicts of Central Government.

The victims of this legislation are the residents, democracy, truth and the environment.

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September is an odd time of year.

The French describe it as a second spring, when plants burn the last of their sugars in a bid to reduce cell damage in the coming winter. Thus the grass grows madly and we think for a few weeks that it may need two cuts a week!

I have noticed many plants have started to turn early this year, the Liquidamber in Sainsbury's car park turning in mid August. What this tells us about the coming Autumn I don't know. Maybe I am looking for signs like our forebears did, when the real truth is we have no real way of telling what the weather holds.

Last year I attended several lectures at the Horsham Geological Field Club, some of which looked at ancient climates. Accordingly, the future is uncertain. One scientist suggested our climate will become similar to Vancouver - rainy and cool throughout the year. Elsewhere, another offered the idea that in one hundred years, the South East will be similar to North Af-

rica and practically unliveable - suggesting to buy housing in Cumbrian and Scotland in readiness.

We simply don't know what the future holds, only that it is changing. In the short term of course, we are looking at the imminent arrival of frosts.

Admittedly, I am not sure when these will arrive, as I have noticed over the past twenty or so years that mid September is always a dry and fair time, but as the boys scouts say, be prepared! This means that certain delicate plants will need to be covered in fleece or brought in under cover.

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REASON FOR INQUIRY Appeal by Mr Tom Wenman Relating to the application to Horsham District Council, DC/13/2170 for: The use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes for 4 No. gypsy pitches along with the formation of hard standing and 4 No. utility/dayrooms ancillary to that use..

At Sussex Topiary, Rudgewick, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 3BU An Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State under paragraph 1(1) of schedule 6 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 will attend at the place, date and time shown above to decide the appeal.

Members of the public may attend the inquiry and, at the Inspector’s discretion, express their views. If you, or anyone you know has a disability and is concerned about facilities at the inquiry venue, you should contact the Council to confirm that suitable provisions are in place. Documents relating to the appeal can be viewed at the Council’s offices by prior arrangement or through the Council’s website.

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL own 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 7th September 2015 and 11th September 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/15/1970 Development Site 14 Market Square Horsham West Sussex Variation of conditions 7, 10 and 11 (DC/13/1171) For change of use of the existing premises from offices to residential to form 1 x 3 bed and 8 x 2 bed flats, incorporating the erection of a roof extension with balcony, external alterations and the provision of an internal bin and bicycle store Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/14/1560 Atmyres Farm The Street Nutbourne Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HE To carefully dismantle an existing root bound stone rubble wall at the front of the driveway to Atmyres Farm, Nutbourne. Reconstruct the wall and relocate entrance using the original stone. All stone and pointing to replicate the oldest parts of the original coursing, height and appearance (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/15/1555 Brooklyn Farm Bonnetts Lane Ifield West Sussex Proposed change of use from agricultural land to long term airport parking for a temporary 5 year period Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/15/2054 Moons Farm Gay Street Lane North Heath Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HN Non Material amendment to previously approved application DC/14/1059 (Variation on conversion of barn to domestic use for existing cottage (DC/09/1336 and DC/12/1531 & the construction of a three bay garage.) Alterations to fenestration and minor internal arrangements Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/15/1987 Capons Farm Station Road Cowfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 8DE Conversion of an existing agricultural building to form self-contained 1 bedroom guest accommodation, ancillary to the main dwelling (Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

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DC/15/1676 Slinfold Park Golf Club Stane Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RE Extensions to the existing clubhouse to provide additional treatment rooms, function space and a 70-bed golf lodge; the erection of a new golf academy building with additional driving range and training bays, car parking, alterations to the current access road and the provision of a new vehicular exit, landscaping, and other associated works.

Reason for Advert: Major Development.

DC/15/1614 Sainsburys Supermarket 7 Worthing Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1SQ Variation of Condition 2 (HU/331/97) to extend the opening hours of the petrol filling station. The petrol filling station will be open for trade between the hours of 0700 and 2230 Mondays to Saturdays and 0830 and 1630 on Sundays Reason for Advert: Major Development. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/15/1555 Brooklyn Farm Bonnetts Lane Ifield West Sussex Proposed change of use from agricultural land to long term airport parking for a temporary 5 year period Reason for Advert: 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/15/1971 Bramber Brook The Street Bramber West Sussex Erection of a single dwelling house Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

DC/15/1880 76 Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2BW Conversion of a single storey barn to a single dwelling (Listed Building consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

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DC/15/0290 Development Site: Copse, Worthing Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9AT Demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of 13 dwellings, with associated garaging, car parking and landscaping, served by altered access from Worthing Road Reason for Advert : Major Application.

A copy of each application and the submitted plans are available for inspection on the Council’s website www.planning@horsham.gov.uk/publicaccess if you cannot view plans on line please call 01403 215187 for guidance. Any person who wishes to make representations about any of the applications below should do so in writing to Horsham District Council, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL by no later than 21 days from the date of this advert. Please note that any representations received will be made available for public inspection and posted on the Council’s website or the SDNP website.

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Sussex Folklore: Lurking beneath the surface Neil arnold Sussex Foolklore

In the last episode I spoke about alleged coastal invasions involving the Sussex coastline with regards to killer jellyfish, sharks etc – which often turn out to be harmless.

However, I’m sure that many of you have seen the movie Jaws, which – at the time of its release – sparked panic across the world as many people suddenly

b e c a m e hesitant in their local waters.

In February 1999 numerous swimmers off Brighton had reported what they thought was a Great White shark loitering in the depths but it actually turned out to be a Mako shark.

Just a few miles off Brighton pier a 400lb Mako shark was hooked by boat fisherman Gary Brownrigg whilst he was fishing for cod. Gary

had been on his catamaran when he caught the beast and it took him more than thirty-minutes to haul the fish in.

The fish; also known as the Shortfin Mako does – along with the Blue shark – visit British waters on a seasonal basis. However, the press reports at the time for the catch claimed that Mako in British waters were ‘unheard of’ which is incorrect. In 2014 a 10-ft long specimen washed up in

Wales and such a predator has often been listed in the ‘top ten’ of dangers when it comes to British seas. They can grow to around 15ft and weigh up to 1000lbs and are known to attack humans.

Sadly, in this case the shark was killed and sold to a man in Shoreham. Obviously the local tourist board played down the threat of killer sharks roaming the Sussex

coast. Mind you, in July of 1971 a slight panic was caused off Shoreham Harbour when several people claimed to have seen a fin protruding from the water. At first observers thought they’d seen a shark until two fishermen hooked but lost a sunfish.

Ocean sunfish – also known as mola mola – are unusual and heavy bony fish native to tropical and temperate waters. Such fish – which have a flattened body laterally – can reach up to 1000kg in weight; that’s over 2000lbs! In 1979 a small sunfish was caught at Brighton Marina and handed over to the local aquarium.

These fish are ocean wanderers

that drift with the current although they rarely turn up in Sussex.

It would seem however that the Marina is the ideal place to find unusual fish. In the early 1960s a bizarre looking fish was seen at a Black Rock pool. An Alwyne Wheeler identified the creature as a two-spotted clingfish. Clingfishes are fishes

of the family Gobiesocidae and are only a few centimetres in length but belong in Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans.

In 1974, also at Black Rock another clingfish – this time a smallheaded variety – was caught; this was the first record of this fish off Sussex and in the eastern English Channel. It’s fair to say then that the waters off Sussex are home to a variety of creatures, some great and some small.

In 1970 a Worthing fisherman found an even weirder creature in the form of a Red Band fish; the sort of fish that only a few anglers are lucky enough to find. In this

case the man in question stumbled upon the fish among some seaweed after a bad storm. Sadly the creature was dead but photographed for identification. But of all the fish that could well be mistaken for a sea monster, it has to be the sturgeon which fascinates me most.

Long believed by some to be the true identity of the ‘Loch Ness Monster’; sturgeon – being the common name to describe some twenty-five species – can grow up to twelve-feet in length with a weight of over 1000lbs. The biggest landed off Sussex measured just over four-feet in length and was taken by the trawler ‘Susan Bird’ at Brighton Marina in 1986. The last sturgeon to have been caught at Sussex was off Rye Harbour in the 1990s and measured just over a metre. But for many the most unnerving fish; size-wise anyway to be seen off Sussex is the Basking shark.

In 1976 a specimen measuring over five-metres in length was observed off Shoreham Harbour by a party of anglers. The creature was caught and hanged – by its tail – from the footbridge in town.

But before anyone panics, Basking sharks are completely harmless; feeding off plankton but imagine the panic caused when a 36-ft long specimen turned up in Brighton in 1806. Sadly it came ashore and died.

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Superfoods cookery class Triple pledge after Govia take over aims to get us healthy Horsham-based social enterprise company, Health Champions, is hosting a Saturday morning cookery class that will change the way you think about food.

The company works in the areas of health and nutrition, running projects focused on weight management and improving individuals' and families’ ability to cook healthy and tasty meals.

Their services include Cook Yourself Slim courses, focusing on cookery to help you to continue to lose weight.

For families, there's focus on budgeting, encouraging children to try new foods and improving confidence in the kitchen. Though based in West Sussex, Health Champions works across the South East.

The Superfoods event is in response to the high number of people in the local area with health concerns, such as a lack of energy and fatigue, heart conditions, high cholesterol, difficulty sleeping and Diabetes. Denise Ken-

nedy, Registered Dietitian, says: “The food we eat plays a key role in our health and it’s something that we can do a lot about. There’s a huge amount of conflicting information in the press and it can be difficult to know what is good for us and how to cook it.”

Denise and her team invite you to take control of your wellbeing and enjoy a fun morning of cooking. You’ll find out about everyday superfoods and how they can directly benefit your wellbeing.

Learn how to make simple, yet tasty, superfood meals and enjoy a delicious superfoods lunch (cooked by you!).

The class will take place at Forest School, Horsham, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, September 19, and costs £45 per person (which includes all ingredients, equipment & recipes). No kitchen skills or previous experience required; The simple dishes are easy to make.

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David Scorey Three new directors are promising to deliver improvements after Southern and Gatwick Express became part of the Govia Thameslink Franchise The new ‘GTR’ franchise will see the introduction of three new train fleets, 10,000 additional peak-time seats into London, a £50m investment in station improvements and a transformation in train travel when the Thameslink Programme completes in 2018.

There are many more improvements planned over the life of the franchise, but it is business as usual for they way in which Southern and Gatwick Express passengers travel and there will no change to ticket validity. More detail is available at southernrailway.com/theplan.

The three Passenger Services Directors for Southern Mainline and Coast, Southern Metro and Gatwick Express services have expressed their

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David Scorey, Passenger Services Director, Southern Mainline and Coast said: “One of my key priorities is to improve the reliability of our services.

With the new timetable in place our passengers should already have noticed a change for the better, and we will work hard to continue this progress.

“I want to build strong relationships with our passengers, listening to them and making sure our services match their needs. And we’ll give them accurate, up-to-date journey information from start to finish.”

Alex Foulds, Passenger Services Director, Southern Metro stated: “The Southern Metro carries a large proportion of GTR’s customers, generally over relatively short journeys, so I want to ensure that passengers have a reliable turn-up-and-go service supported by excellent information.

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Angie Doll, Passenger Services Director, Gatwick Express, said: “My overall priority is to improve passengers’ experience of travelling on Gatwick Express from start to finish, so we’re working much more closely with Gatwick Airport to make sure our services are integrated.

“We’ll be upgrading the website and app to make ticket buying easier.

There will be a fast and reliable service on new trains, with on-board staff to give our passengers help and information.

“We’re also planning a new station for 2020 with improved layout and passenger information.”

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Senior Lettings Associate We are looking for a senior lettings professional, with several years experience in the lettings business.

Preferably ARLA qualified with a good knowledge of Horsham and the surrounding area. It would be helpful to have experience in using the Keydata lettings system.

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Working in our busy helpdesk and workshop, you will be dealing with repairs/buildsand helping remotely to This assist The right candidate will have excellent customer servicecustomers skills and a friendly personality. will help you in what is a largely customer-facing role. with general IT support queries. This will also include regular visits You willcustomer be working with some of thewhich following technologies, so any prior experience with these will tobe our sites, for a company vehicle is provided; a beneficial: full, clean driving licence is therefore essential.  Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 The right candidate will2008, have excellent customer service skills and a  Windows Server 2003, 2011, 2012  Microsoft Exchange 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 friendly personality.

This will help you in what is a largely customer Apple OS X  Apple iOS and Google Android facing role.  Cloud Technologies eg Dropbox, Office 365 You will be working with& WiFi some of the following  Networks inc Cabling, Routers, Switches  Virtualisation eg. VMware and Citrix technologies, so any prior experience with these will be beneficial:  Servers, NAS Drives etc 10/08/2015 11:53

JOB TITLE Chef, Italian Restaurant, JOB LOCATION horsham SALARY ON OFFER Up to £23.500 per annum WHAT’S NEEDED A strong individual with the ability to run this very busy Italian kitchen operation EMPLOYER INFORMATION Solid reputation for cuisine and wine service Strong reputation as ground breakers in food styles WHAT THE JOBS ENTAILS Hands on management role Full control of kitchen operations Hands on approach to managing the business CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Experienced as a Sous / Head Chef Strong self-starter Team Player The drive and ambition to succeed Strong P & L understanding Carmela restaurant Francesco .raciti@europe.com

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ELECTRICIAN WANTED An opportunity has opened up for a skilled DOMESTIC electrician to join the team at Cooper Weston Electrical Contractors Ltd...

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Vacancy for a Gym Instructor/Sports Coach Southwater Leisure Centre Southwater Leisure Centre is operated by Southwater Parish Council, a large local council with Quality Status.

Southwater Leisure Centre is looking to appoint a full time Gym Instructor/Sports coach. This position will initially be on a one year contract.

Reporting to the Assistant Leisure Centre Manager, you will responsible for the provision of instruction in the Gym, the teaching of fitness related classes and the teaching of a range of sports classes.

The successful candidate will also be expected to build upon existing sports/fitness activities and develop new ones. Candidates will already, desirably, hold some basic sports coaching and Gym qualifications. He or she will continue to enhance their professional development by obtaining additional qualifications as and when required.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator, able to engage with customers and staff alike.

The post holder must be able to work shifts including evening, weekends and public holidays.

Southwater Parish Council operates a pension scheme, and is an equal opportunities employer.

Application forms are available from the Council Office, Beeson House, 26, Lintot Square, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9LA. Closing date for applications: Friday September 4th 2015 @ 5pm

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

Trainee Estate Agents/ Lettings Agents

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‘Gangsta Granny’ coming to Horsham

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David Walliams will attempt to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London, with the help of Gangsta Granny!

David Walliams is launching the world premiere of 'Gangsta Granny', live on stage with a photocall outside the Tower of London on September 23 at 9am.

Gangsta Granny (Gilly Tomkins) and her grandson Ben (Ashley Cousins) will be helping David steal the Crown Jewels, as they launch the brand new stage show of David’s best-selling book.

The world premiere is being staged by Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of 'Horrible Histories', and opens at The Capitol, Horsham, on November 10, followed by a national and international tour.

Walliams, who is one of the judges on the popular Britain’s Got Talent TV show, creator of the ground-breaking comedy series Little Britain and star of the BBC TV Agatha Christie series, Partners in Crime, has now also become the best-selling author for children, in the country, and Gangsta Granny is his most popular book.

David began his publishing career at Harper Collins in early 2008, with his debut novel The Boy in the Dress. Then, after writing two other popular stories, in 2011 he published Gangsta Granny,

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which was shortlisted for both The Red House Children’s Book Award and for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

At Christmas 2013 a TV version of Gangsta Granny was shown on BBC One with an all-star cast, including David Walliams himself. Gangsta Granny went straight to number one in the children’s book charts and his books have been translated into no fewer than 30 languages.

Gangsta Granny (Gilly Tomkins) and her grandson Ben (Ashley Cousins) will be helping david steal the Crown Jewels, as they launch the brand new stage show David Walliams’ stated: “I am over the moon that 'Gangsta Granny' is coming to the stage. It's the most popular of all my books and I am sure this production, by the brilliant Birmingham Stage Company, will delight not just children but their parents and of course, grandparents.”

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‘Nelson - The Sailor’s Story’ in studio at The Capitol Theatre Inspirational hero - flawed maverick. Tactical genius. Rebel.

The Capitol are delighted to present, a one-man play about Nelson, written and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson.

Amidst Trafalgar’s shot, smoke and din, the crew of the Victory strive to destroy the Combined Fleet of France and Spain. Below the column in Trafalgar Square, a homeless Falklands veteran shivers in the cold – above, Nelson’s thoughts on the world today.

“This is a master-class in how to write, direct, and perform a one man show.” Broadway World “Ingeniously played by Collett, who delivers an energetic and compelling performance” Glam Adelaide Performance: Saturday 3 October 7.45pm, The Studio at the Capitol. For information and booking, please contact Capitol Box Office: www.thecapitolhorsham.com

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WISDOM OF A FOOL ***World Premiere*** Thu 17 - Sat 19 September, 7.30pm (Sat Mat 2.30pm)

Writer and actor Jack Lane takes us behind the well-known cheeky character of Norman Wisdom in this powerful one-man play - the first ever written about the early life and career of the talented entertainer.

With backing from Norman’s children, Nick and Jaqui Wisdom, Jack wears the very same gump suit in the show that Norman wore for some of his own performances.

The life and times of Steve Parrish THE MANFREDS: HITS, JAZZ AND BLUES Friday 25 September, 7.30pm With original front man Paul Jones, 60s group The Manfreds take to The Capitol stage to perform many of their greatest hits including a mix of jazz and blues songs from some of their best known albums. The group is one of the most respected bands from the era and some 53 years on, their music is still loved for its timeless quality. Enjoy an evening of entertainment with a few surprise renditions of their work.

24 HOURS FROM TULSA: REMEMBERING GENE PITNEY (1940-2006) Saturday 26 September, 7.30pm

Enjoy the life and times of Steve Parrish (Stavros), which provide a completely different, colourful, humorous and, at times daring portrayal of this man’s career.

Steve Parrish raced at the highest level of motorcycle racing, becoming British Champion in 1976 and placing 5th in the 1977 500cc World Championship, as team mate to that year’s champion, Barry Sheene. Barry, who met Steve in 1975, is quoted as saying: “if he was to set up his bike as well as his victims, and had put as much effort into the bike as he did the intricate pranks he pulled on people, he would certainly have been a World Champion.”

Steve then dabbled with sports car racing, before moving to truck racing, “because it was less painful than riding bikes” where he won

5 European Truck Racing titles for Mercedes Benz.

Steve is currently the BBC commentator for Motor GP and has been commentating since 1988, but he is equally famous in the world of motorsport, for his pranks, and the real reason for this show.

With a life full of scrapes, near misses and funnies, including riding Barry Sheene’s bike to qualifying for the world champion, filling rooms of sports personalities with live frogs, and jumping hire cars from second floor car parks in Daytona, onto the beach.

The list is endless and all will be revealed in a non-stop show, bringing smiles to audience’s faces. His antics have led to a visit from “Beadle's About” and have also seen him locked up in a Macau jail, for blowing up a brothel.

Steve flies his own 4 seat aircraft; plays golf badly; shoots clays; hosts track days and even has an entry in the Guinness Book of Records; attends after dinner events as a guest speaker, all of which offer more opportunities and more victims.

Joining Steve on stage (and leading the proceedings) will be Steve’s daughter, Frankie, who has lived with her father’s antics, and the embarrassment’s that it brings, for example, being driven to school in a car with a suggestive number plate and on occasions, in a hearse.

The Capitol, Horsham, invites you to join Steve, next month, as he delivers a fantastically funny evening of true-life fun stories, which may even spark your own prank ideas!

For information and bookings, please contact the Capitol Box Office.

As we approach the 10th anniversary since the death of the great man - Gene Pitney, Tommy Carey brings this magical UK tour with Big Band, singers and audio visuals to The Capitol. Having attended one of Tommy’s shows, Gene himself congratulated the artist on his lifelike impersonation.

Remembering many of his greatest hits, don’t miss out on what promises to be an evening of sheer nostalgia.

On Screen @ The Capitol

MAZE RUNNER: THE SCORCH TRIALS (12A)

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FAMILY FILM FUN: SHAUN THE SHEEP (U) Saturday 19 September 10.30am

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EVENT OF THE WEEK BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL CONCERT September 20

St Andrew’s Church in Steyning is holding a classical concert to commemorate the Battle of Britain. The Bernadi Music Group will be performing pieces by both Bach and Mozart, foe what hopes to be a highly enjoyable evening.

5pm Tickets £18, available from The Capitol box office, Horsham.

Tel: (01403) 750220

ST MARY’S ART EXHIBITION

CLOUD TREE COFFEE SHOP

WORLD CUP SCREENING

September 17 - October 13 Members of St Mary’s Art Group St Mary’s Church, taking place in the Leslie Room (upstairs) Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm Acrylic and watercolours 25% of profits go to St Mary’s Church

September 18 onwards 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

September 18 Horsham Rugby club are inviting rugby fans to watch the World Cup’s opening ceremony and England’s first match and camp over. Gates open for tent pitching at 4pm. The opening ceremony begins at 5:30 pm. Adults: £10, children £5, Family Ticket £20, price includes tent pitch, evening meal and full English in the morning.

WEDNESDAY GROUP

RAFA COFFEE MORNING

HAL CRUTTENDEN

VILLAGE MARKET

HISTORIC CLOTHING DAY

September 23 & 30 September 23rd Michael Smith an authority on Polar expeditions will talk on Tom Crean of Captain Scott’s Antarctic exploration.

September 30th A talk on the work of the Moorcroft Racehorse Welfare Centre while Rebecca Taylor a graphite artist will be showing her exquisite drawings of horses and pets.

September 23 Royal Air Force Association 665 Horsham & Storrington Branch hold a coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. Anyone is absolutely welcome. This week, all proceeds will be going to MacMillan Cancer Care.

Needles Farm Buildings, Three Acres, Horsham. For enquiries, contact 01403 242277.

September 24 Comedian Hal Cruttenden is coming to Christ’s Hospital Theatre as part of his new tour. The comedian, seen on shows such as “Mock the week” will be performing brand new material on the evils of modern media.

8pm. Tickets: Adults £17, concessions £16, friends of CH £15.

Tel: 01403 247434

September 26 Pulborough are holding their monthly village market. The market showcases local produce and artisan foods including cheeses, breads, seasonal fruit and vegetables and organic condiments. There is also a café and a free prize draw for all visitors.

9am- 12:30pm

September 27 Explore historic clothing from 1500 to 1900 in a special day of presentations and displays.

The clothes that men and women wore in the past are the subject of this year’s special study day at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum in Singleton, West Sussex.

HOPE FOR EMILY BALL

A Different Perspective A contemporary art exhibition by ‘Magenta Lime’ Venue: Capitol Theatre Foyer, Horsham Date: September 15th to October 17th 2015

October 3 Cisswood House Hotel Charity Ball in aid of ‘Hope for Emily’ - with a 3 course meal, live entertainment, disco, luxury auction and raffle. £50 per ticket from – Hope4Em@ aol.com

ABC ANIMAL SANCTUARY October 10 Coffee Pop In October 10 - Storrington Village Hall 10.00am – 2.00pm Pop in for coffee and cake and sponsor an animal or pick up a bargain at the Bric a Brac All proceeds go to caring for the animals at the ABC Animal Sanctury, West Chiltington

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EXEL OFFICE

Exel Office has been supplying local and nationwide businesses, both small, medium and large with office supplies including stationery, office furniture, hardware, photocopiers and printers for over 8 years from its central Horsham store. In the retail store they boast a great copy centre for those people needing

photocopies of documents right the way through to large colour prints in all sizes from A5 to A0. Exel Office also stocks a large selection of home printer ink cartridges at lower prices than the online stores, so it means that you can shop local and still save rather than going on-line for the best bargain.

11 East Street l 01403 249926 l exeloffice.co.uk

WABI

Located in the heart of the historical town centre of Horsham, 2AA Rosette restaurant and cocktail lounge Wabi is located over two floors including a beautiful Japanese water garden for dining during warmer months.

Designed with striking modern Japanese décor in mind, Wabi is open 7 days per week for lunch and dinner

in its stylish yet relaxed surroundings.

The lounge bar area is open until 2am (till midnight mid-week).

Wabi’s head chef, Lubomir Kovar and his team of highly skilled chefs, have created a menu based on traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist added for exquisite taste and beautiful presentation.

B52’s

B52’s Bar, Function Room & patio offer a wide range of drink and food menus to enjoy! Our private function room is available to hire seven days a week and is a fantastic venue for any party occasion or celebration. Come and visit us or call 01403 217401 for more details.

19 Piries Place l 01403 217401 l b52s.co.uk

MEAT IN THE MIDDLE

Meat in the Middle is located in the east end of Horsham’s up and coming bar & restaurant quarter.

Built around a social dining philosophy. Meat in the Middle only has two tables, each with 16+ seats.

Diners are encouraged to interact with others around them as well as the people they came in with.

It’s also ideal for parties and work outings as there aren’t many places where 16 people can sit together around one table! We also have an open kitchen so you can see your food being cooked fresh to order.

USB charging points are available so feel free to top up your battery on us :)

Loyalty Scheme

10 Piries Place l 01403 262271 l meatinthemiddle.net

BROCK TAYLOR

BROCK TAYLOR is one of Horsham’s best known and most successful Independent Estate Agents. Located on the corner of East Street & Market Place. Brock Taylor has won numerous accolades - including being Winners of The Estate Agency of the Year competition. The office is

staffed by a team of property professionals who all live in Horsham and the surrounding villages and so have a high level of local knowledge and expertise. if you are looking to sell, rent or auction a property in Horsham you know that by instructing Brock Taylor you are in safe hands.

2-4 East Street l 01403 272022 l brocktaylor.co.uk

CARMELA

The Carmela Italian Restaurant is run by the Raciti family and offers an authentic Italian dining experience for all the family. Based in Denne Road Horsham, West Sussex,

the 16th century listed building has been completely renovated from top to toe in a contemporary yet charming style which is both warm and inviting.

3 Denne Rd l 01403 275375 l carmelas.co.uk

SMART PARK Piries Place car park is the third town centre multistorey car park to be upgraded with the new SmartPark parking system. The upgrade means visitors no longer have to purchase a ticket on arrival or limit how long they stay. - See more at: http:// www.horsham.gov.uk/parking/

Friday 18 September 2015

POSCHE STORE

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PIRIES BAR

List of Participants 1898 16 East Street 01403 258370 B52’s Bar 19 Piries Place 01403 217401

Posche Store is a Fashion Boutique selling the latest and most stylish brands around at competitive prices. Posche Store is a local family business offering the latest in women’s fashion for all ages.

Carrying designer labels including Paper Dolls, Model Rocks, Little

Black Dress, Little Mistress, Lavish Alice and many more, Posche Store offers something for everyone.

Poshe Store was set up two years ago as an Online Boutique and the business grew to a point where now, it has opened its first High Street Store in Horsham.

6 Park Place l 01403 273830 l posche-store.com

ABOUT THE SCHEME Did you know...

that for every transaction you make at a participating East Street, Park Place & Piries Place venue, you can receive 1 stamp for your loyalty card (which are available at any of the participating outlets) Collect 6 stamps and you will be able to hand your card in at your chosen participating venue who will in return supply you with their current Loyalty Card offer!

Welcome to simply the best little bar in town. Nestled in the centre of the delightful market town of Horsham, Piries Bar is a hidden gem. Tucked away in a small alleyway leading from the Carfax to Piries Place, it’s easy to walk past without seeing it but a delightful 16th Century oak beamed bar and

a warm welcome awaits you inside.

Piries is the ideal meeting place for a quiet drink and a toasted sandwich to fuel your shopping trip or to unwind after work. Later in the evening let your hair down and join in the fun when the bar really comes alive.

15 Piries Place l 01403 267846 l piriesbar.co.uk

LA SOURCE

DON’T FORGET TO ASK NEXT TIME YOU SHOP IN THE EAST STREET RETAIL & RESTAURANT AREA OR LOOK FOR THE LOGO OPPOSITE

PIZZA EXPRESS

Carmelas 3 Denne Road 01403 275375 Classic Bags 5 Piries Place 01403 754440 Exel Office 11 East Street 01403 249926 Fiesta Tots 11 Piries Place 01403 217656 Filippos 5a Park Place 01403 271125

Not only that...

your loyalty card will also be put into a monthly prize draw where you could win a selection of prizes from each participating store in each zone INCLUDING FREE PARKING at Piries Place car park for one month!

Brock Taylor 2-4 East Street 01403 272022

Il Figaro Unit3, East Mews 01403 218275 La Source 3 East Street 01403 218686 Sylvie, Chris and the team at La Source offer its customers the very best in quality, contemporary furniture, along with a stunning selection of fabulous accessories to help you create that individual look.

Our products are sourced, with care, throughout Europe (including here at home in Britain) and in many cases are exclusive to us, giving you access to a range of products that you will simply not find anywhere else on the high street.

At La Source you can also make an appointment to chat with one

of our accredited interior designers, and we offer a free home consultation.

Not only can we help you choose your furniture and accessories, but we can also offer you curtains and blinds, hard and soft flooring, kitchens and bathrooms, and if that’s not enough, we can build you an extension to fit it all into (thanks to our wonderful team of builders!). Basically, we can design and project manage your dreams to reality here at La Source - all under one roof!

3 East Street l 01403 218686 l lasourcedesign.com

STEAMER TRADING

Mapp & Weston 27 East Street 01403 271977 Marion De Montfort 3a East Street 07450 383839 Meat In The Middle 10 Piries Place 01403 262271 Mungos Bar 7-9 Park Place 01403 266675 Piries Bar 15 Piries Place 01403 267846 Pizza Express 19-23 East Street 01403 249274 Posche Store 6 Park Place 01403 273830 Pretty Things 4 Park Place 01403 257574 Smart Park 01403 215100

Pizza Express is celebrating the launch of its exciting new look restaurant in Horsham. Located in East Street, this restaurant has been totally transformed and features artwork paying tribute to Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the major Romantic poets, who was born in Horsham. Each PizzaExpress restaurant is individually designed

– often using well known places, people or historical events from the area as the basis. The interior of the Horsham restaurant has a range of collage artworks inspired by Shelley’s poetry and his story. The artworks combine pieces of text and imagery that give a contemporary interpretation of his work.

19-23 East Street l 01403 249274 l pizzaexpress.co.uk

The illustrious history of our Horsham store dates back to 1925, when Messrs. Scott & Sargeant opened their premises at 26 East Street. The business flourished and grew and allowed the shop to take over the adjoining property. In 2004, nearly 80 years later, Scott & Sargeant became a Steamer Trading shop when the owners

decided to retire. When we had finished the shop had grown into no.28, next door, and acquired wonderful new spaces for displaying fabulous kitchenware – and even a café. Today, our Horsham store is a real emporium, with a fantastic selection of everything for the kitchen and table spread out over 7,000 sq.ft.

24-28 East Street l 01403 750111 l steamer.co.uk

Steamer Trading 24-28 East Street 01403 750111 Strada 5 East Street 01403 248887 Wabi 38 East Street 01403 788140

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Open Evening

Wednesday 30 September 2015 5.30-8.00pm You are warmly invited to join us at our Open Evening Come and meet our pupils and staff, tour the school and see how Forest can offer the best for your son Ms Siobhan Denning, Headteacher, will be speaking to parents at 5.45 and 6.45pm To make an appointment to tour the school outside of Open Evening please contact the main school office on 01403 261086 or office@theforestschool.net The Forest School, Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 5NT

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Welcome to our monthly ‘Pet Post’, a section dedicated to news, advice and stories from the lives of our loveable friends. This week our sponsored columnist Abbi Moon from the Horsham branch of the RSPCA talks about the importance of walking your dog. If you have any stories, pictures or tips you would like to feature in this section, please email dpearson@thedistrictpost.co.uk. We hope you enjoy the read.

The importance of going walkies abbi moon RSPCA

The health benefits of owning a dog are well documented, with claims of lower blood pressure, easing of depression and anxiety and helping people to avoid social isolation.

Anything that forces you to exercise on a regular basis is going to be better for you but walking, from your dog’s perspective, isn’t just about physical exercise, and going to the toilet, mental stimulation on a walk is just as important for your dog.

For dogs, their primary sense is smell and it is estimated as being 10100 thousand times better than ours.

Their world is dominated by smells and they use odour to find out what has been going on in the world as well as a means of communicating. Sniffing is good for your dog’s mental health so allow your dog to sniff when on a walk, don’t drag them away from an interesting smell; it would be like your dog dragging you away from a conversation with a friend.

It’s also important to allow enough time for your walk and that you aren’t constantly yanking on the lead to get your dog to move. It will be more enjoyable for you too if you aren’t worrying about how long the walk is taking or that you aren’t getting to where you need to be; remember the walk is for the dog’s benefit so it’s important they get out of it what they need.

Playing games on your walk makes it more interesting for your dog and for

you. Play is more than taking a lobber with you to the field. ‘Find it’ games, where your dogs sniffs out a treat you have thrown or hidden really get your dog’s nose - and brain - whirring.

Walkies is a great time to bond with your dog and should be full of fun and pleasure. It shouldn’t involve inflicting pain or making your dog uncomfortable so don’t use leads or collars that are designed to inflict pain and don't force

your dog to interact with people or dogs that they don’t want to. Dogs naturally move at a quicker pace than humans, by increasing your pace not only will you be giving yourself the exercise you said you’d get by owning a dog, you are also more likely to have a dog that is walking on a loose lead (although you may still need training classes to perfect loose lead walking!) There are lots of distractions when out walking so a

dog that is focussed on you and walking nicely deserves to have a tasty treat; which in turn makes them more likely to be interested in you rather than everything else going on.

Providing your dog with walks, at least one a day, that are enjoyable, exciting and mentally stimulating will usually tire them out; meaning they are more likely to sleep well and less likely to be destructive in the home.

Whilst consistency and predictability are important for dogs, walking the same route all the time can get a bit boring for both of you. Mix it up now and again to give your dog new smells, sounds and sights to admire. Fancy doing something different on Sunday 4th October? Then head to the Best.

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Prepping for puppies: How to welcome them into your home This week at The District Post we’re looking at the best ways of welcoming a new puppy into the home.

Bringing home a puppy is exciting for everyone involved, but caring for a pet comes with a big responsibility and long-term commitment. When welcoming a new puppy into your home there are several things that need to be considered to ensure that your new pet feels comfortable and safe in its new environment.

It is important to make your home an environment where your dog feels safe, comfortable and where there are lots for him/her to do. Dogs are very intelligent creatures, so need lots of stimulation in to form of different toys and regular access to outdoor space to exercise and explore. They also require a warm, quiet area that they can lie down and sleep in when they are done exploring for the day. Many dog trainers recommend dog crates for puppies, as they provide an open den-like area where they feel safe and secure. Dog crates can also be used as a training aid to teach your puppy to learn to be left

alone or to help with toilet training, but should never be used as a punishment.

If you are using a dog bed for your pup it is important to buy one which is big enough for them to be able to turn over before settling down to sleep.

Making sure your pup gets the right nutrients is another important factor to consider. Whether you choose dry or wet food, you should feed your dog at least once a day and always supervise your pet whilst eating. Make sure water is always available throughout the day, especially if you feed them dry food, as this tends to makes dogs thirty. Once you find a balanced diet that suits your dog stick to it, as a sudden change in diet can upset your dog’s stomach. Ensure that you consult your vet before changing your pet’s diet. To avoid your pup becoming overweight try not to leave food out in the bowl all day and don’t feed them from the table, as this is will encourage them to beg for food.

Some foods, such as a chocolate and onions, can be poisonous to dogs, so be careful that your pet doesn’t eat this by mistake.

Puppies need to be house trained straight away, and this can be a long and demanding process. Puppies under 12 weeks have very little control of their bowels and will therefore need regular access to outdoor space to eliminate.

Experts recommend remembering the month to an hour rule. For example if a pup is four months old it will need to be able to excrete every four hours. They will also need to go outside as soon as they wake up and just before they settle down for the night.

Training your dog from a young age will encourage good behaviour and will reduce the chances of having a troublesome pet. Training with rewards is a good way to train your dogs, but it is advised not to really only on rewarding dogs with food treats, as you have to rely on your dog being hungry in order to obey you. 15 minutes a day of training is the recommended amount. Make sure that you are consistent with your training and remain positive.

If you follow our tips you are sure to make your pup’s transition into your home a stress-free one.

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One of the responsibilities of the RCVS is to ensure that vets and nurses are properly qualified and fit to practice. However, they also accredit veterinary practices that meet a set of very stringent standards, giving reassurance and peace of mind to clients of those practices choosing to participate in this scheme. In order to become accredited, a practice must volunteer for a rigorous inspection every four years and be subject to spot checks in between. Areas of inspection include hygiene standards, equipment, staff training, ongoing

professional development, emergency cover and much more.We are extremely proud to let our clients know that we passed outright and had some great feedback from the inspector, commenting that our Pulborough branch had a ‘friendly ethos between all staff, creating a very good, proactive team and helping to modernise this practice in a changing veterinary environment.

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In a true “cat up tree” story firefighters climbed to the rescue.

The RSPCA called for help after a kitten got stuck up one in Dean Way, Storrington for 24 hours.

A Worthing crew used a triple extension ladder and then left the creature in the care of an RSPCA after the incident on Wednesday of last week.

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Arthur Lodge: How to help your pets during firework season

Fireworks time will soon be upon us, and many of our pets will be affected by the unpredictable loud noises.

Sound fears are a very common problem – many cats and just under half of the UK dog population shows a fearful response to loud noises.

Fireworks are an increasing problem in many areas, as the season has now extended from the end of October until after New Year rather than just a few days either side of November the 5th.

Pets can show varied stress reactions to firework noise - they can withdraw into themselves and hide, soil in the house, and sometimes even harm themselves whist trying to escape from the noise.

So what can you do if your pet is affected?

Pet owners need to make plans now for the firework season. Your vet will be able to provide good advice regarding how to cope on the night – for example how to react yourself and where to prepare a ‘den’ for your pet to hide in. They will also advise whether your pet would benefit from taking something, and recommend a product which suits your pet. Some animals will need prescription medications but there are other options to consider.

There are a natural products proven to help dogs and cats man-

age difficult situations such as a house move or kennel/cattery stay.

They can also help dogs and cats cope with fireworks season. Generally these products have not been associated with side effects such as memory loss and sedation and are very easy to give - simply mix the palatable powder with food or a favourite treat.

The manufacturers also provide printed information prepared by behaviour specialists offering owners practical advice and techniques to help their pets cope throughout this difficult time, Once fireworks season is passed, it’s time to think about long-term control of the problem. Fear of fireworks tends to get worse over time and can expand to include fear of other loud noises such as thunder.

Sound desensitisation has shown to be a very effective way of managing the problem long term. It involves exposing the animal to firework noises in a controlled way, and must not be done during firework season.

It can take weeks or even months, but is a good investment in your pet’s future.

If your pet was upset by fireworks last year, contact your vet soon and discuss the best way to manage the problem this year. The sooner you start therapy the more successful it will be.

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Modern design meets character

FOUR OAKS, SANCTUARY LANE, STORRINGTON PRICE: £650,000 Four Oaks was individually built in 2007 to a high standard incorporating modern design with character having a wealth of oak features comprising beams, doors, flooring and

banisters.

Internally, the accommodation offers versatile living space incorporating dual aspect dining room with open fireplace, dining room, kitchen/ breakfast room, bedroom four/family room, en-suite to master bedroom.

The property is located within this

highly regarded leafy lane boarded by mature trees and shrubs accessed through a five bar gated entrance.

As you enter the driveway via the five bar gate, the attractive gabled entrance porch has a solid oak panelled front door to the dining hall with oak flooring, radiator, sealed

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Leading through to the kitchen/ breakfast room there is an extensive range of wall and base units with granite working surfaces and Butler double sink with swan neck mixer tap and groove drainer, integrated 'NEFF' dishwasher, recess area with six ring gas Range hob with twin oven and extractor over, exposed oak beams, further range of eye-level cupboards, integrated fridge/freezer and washing machine, oak flooring, concealed spot lighting, uPVC double glazed French doors to rear garden, oak door leads into an inner hallway with radiator, double glazed patio doors to rear garden, staircase leads up to the first floor bedroom with radiator, Velux style windows, eave storage space, TV point, telephone point, two radiators, oak flooring, concealed spot lighting, double glazed windows with delightful outlook towards the South Downs.

Further stairs lead to the first floor landing with oak balustrade, Velux style window, exposed beam, access to loft space, wall-mounted thermostat controls for hot water and central heating, cupboard housing water cylinder. On this level there is a master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, radiator, two free- standing wardrobes, door leads into an en-suite shower room with semi-circular shower with folding doors and chrome independent shower unit, low level push flow w.c., wall-mounted wash hand basin with chrome towel rail under, part tiled walls, heated chrome towel rail, Velux style window, exposed beam, concealed spot lighting. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom on this floor.

Turning to outside, the front garden which is accessed by a five bar gate, paved driveway with parking for several vehicles and part gravelled area with shaped lawned area enclosed by mature trees with attractive flower and shrub borders, timber wendy house, outside meters.

There is an attached double car barn with concealed spot lighting, power.

The rear garden benefits from being South facing and is screened by fence panelling with a brick paved terraced area, shaped lawned area, paved patio area, outside lighting, timber garden shed and part covered log store.

There is a side section of garden which has a mainly gravelled area.

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

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OPEN HOUSE Join us to view this exquisite home on Saturday 26th September 10am - 1pm Rosewood House, Rock Road, Storrington, RH20 3AF

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH?

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West Chiltington

£3,300 PCM

A substantial detached dwelling situated in a highly sought after location built in 2007 to an extremely high specification. Reception Hall. Drawing room. Open plan Kitchen/dining/family room. Utility room. Cloakroom. Study. 5 Bedrooms. 5 Bathrooms. Small gymnasium plus a family/games room. EPC Rating C.

Pulborough

Storrington 01903 744 166

Storrington 01903 744 166

Storrington 01903 744 166

Storrington 01903 744 166

Storrington

£1,950 PCM

An impressive furnished detached chalet bungalow in a sought after location, tucked away in a quiet lane yet within a few minutes’ walk to the village centre. Entrance porch. Entrance hall. Cloakroom. Drawing room. Kitchen/breakfast/ family room. Utility. Study/bedroom 5. Bedroom 4. Bathroom.aster bedroom with ensuite wet room. EPC Rating: F.

West Chiltington

£1,800 PCM

A well-presented attractive detached house in a quiet cul-de-sac location with generous sized gardens. Cloakroom.

Entrance Hall. Drawing Room. Dining Room. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Study. Three double bedrooms. Bathroom.

Double Garage. Well maintained gardens. Gardener included. Available in November. EPC Rating: F. Storrington 01903 744 166

Storrington 01903 744 166

Warnham

£2,950 PCM

This stunning Grade II listed farmhouse is set in 10 acres of private land. Entrance Hall. Single storey family room extension. Larder. Kitchen/breakfast room. Dining room. Study with open fire. Drawing room with open fire. Master bedroom with in-built storage and ensuite bathroom. Three further double bedrooms and Family bathroom.

£1,650 PCM

An attractive three storey mews house situated in an exclusive private development within park like grounds approaching fourteen acres. EPC rating C. Horsham Office 01403 248222

Storrington

£925 PCM

A modern end of terrace house with Kitchen. Sitting Room/Dining Room. Conservatory. Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room. Parking. EPC Rating C. Storrington 01903 744 166

744 166

Amberley

£850 PCM

A charming three bedroom, mid terrace cottage set in a wonderfully quiet, countryside location.

EPC Rating F. Storrington 01903 744 166

Storrington

£750 PCM

A well presented Two bedroom first floor apartment within easy walking distance of the village centre.

EPC Rating D. Storrington 01903 744 166

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Summertime and the living is easy

Last summer Hamptons International let a property every 12½ minutes.

With even more potential tenants looking to rent through us this year, allow us to take the stress out of letting your property.

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LETTINGS

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Sport

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Dressed up Joggers sample Denbies wine Athletics Phil Liberman – Horsham Joggers Last weekend saw Horsham Joggers compete in events the length of the country.

Fiona Clifton took part in the New Forest Half Marathon in Hampshire finishing in an excellent 2.11.34.

While up in Newcastle, at The Great North Run, three HJ's took part.

Paul Yokom broke his personal best finishing in 1.38.18 and Stuart Carruthers and Amanda Reilley finished in 1.36.15 and 2.08.56 respectively.

Back in Sussex the latest round of the Sussex Grand Prix took place at the Hellingly 10K. Brian Frost led the Joggers contingent home in 45.28 followed by Janine Littler 46.50 Daniel Price 50.28 Mike Duplock 63.06 Tony Johnson 63.06

Paul Chandler 64.35 Claire Burrows 74.27. Finally, in a completely off the wall event a large contingent of Joggers took part in fancy dress in the Bacchus Half Marathon at Denbies wine estate in Dorking. This involves having a glass of wine every two miles at the ‘refreshment’ stations. As you would imagine times are not available, but well done to all who finished!

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Contact: willis25@tiscali. co.uk.

Horsham Rugby Club New Players al ways welcome from under 6 to 18.

Contact Jon Pr att on 07785 382909 or jon.pratt@sky.c om

Pulborough Rugby Club The club have started pre-season training on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.pm. After a successful season the club want to expand its 3 senior squads. New recruits across all playing levels are invited to training.

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Free to enter and open to everyone, young, old experienced or novice.

Register at www.parkrun. org.uk/horsham and then just go along

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Horsham’s competitive season underway with a win Saturday September 12 - London & South East Cup Horsham 36 – 25 Ashford Rugby Richard Ordidge – Horsham RUFC Horsham progressed in the cup with a victory over fellow London League 2 South East team Ashford. The Kent side only narrowly avoided relegation last year so there will be sterner league encounters to come than them this season.

The Green and Whites however are nursing their wounds with several injuries, and the side finished the match with only 14 players and a disjointed look having used all of their bench replacements.

“We started well, and were dominant in the first phase, with our scrums and line-outs both strong,” said Horsham coach Nick Stocker.

“We raced into a 22-3 lead after 26 minutes but then let them back into the game, when we started to force passes and kick away possession against a good counter-attacking side and our defensive structure was not good. I never however felt we were in danger of losing because we generally had the better first phase possession and we were better at the breakdown. We had a number of knocks in the second half, including captain Paul Talbot, with a slight ankle sprain, and we will know how serious these injuries are in the next few days.”

Declan Nwachukwu opened the scoring on 7 minutes and two minutes later Arun Thompson stole opposition line out ball and found Giles Barber for him to score. Richard Tredgett scored on 26 minutes after a multi-phase attack and then completed his brace in the second half from a driving maul,

Horsham's Ben Pirt running with the ball against Ashford to remove any prospect of an Ashford fight back and seal the win.

Tom Johnson completed the Horsham scoring with two penalties and

two conversions and James Johnson and Will Bell each scored a penalty.

Horsham Team: Bell, Nwachukwu, Wilde, Ordidge, Harts, Johnson

T (Mills 60) Johnson J, Talbot (Brady 28) Lowe, Barber; Tredgett, Green (Whiting 40) Gaynor, Thompson, Gray (Pirt 60).

Horsham Hockey keen to get started Billingshurst’s last home

Horsham player coach Dom Male Hockey Martin Read – Sports Reporter Horsham Hockey approach the new season with high hopes

After friendlies against Woking, Worthing and Bromley & Beckenham the ladies start their South Clubs League Division 1 programme tomorrow (Saturday 19) with a visit to

Barnes. All of the players have come back raring to go and there are some good youngsters coming through.

Team Manager Jane Denman says: “We’re determined to get ourselves back into the National League where we belong! GB international Dan Shingles started coaching the girls towards the end of last season. He’s also included some of the club’s colts and everyone is training hard and is very positive.”

The men have signed goalkeeper Andy Isaacs from Bromley & Beckenham, Team Manager Al Campbell saying: “Captain Duncan Howarth, coach Dom Male and all of us are excited and can’t wait to get started – apart from Andy coming we’ve recruited Olly Yeoman, a player with top credentials from Tunbridge Wells and Mark Bryan and have Andy McIlwraith returning, too. 16 year old home-grown Sean Watson has stepped up from the colts. And, we’re delighted that Jack Dean has starred in the friendlies – we’ve just drawn with Havant 3-3 and they’re a league above us, having previously beaten Dereham and lost narrowly to higher division Lewes. We’re feeling stronger than last year!”

On Saturday Horsham men travel to Brighton & Hove in the cup and, after further friendlies, commence their league programme with a trip to West Hampstead on October 10.

Season ends Pulborough Bowls Club Bowls Jane Gray – Pulborough BC The final week of the 2015 season at Pulborough Bowls Club saw a visit to play Cranleigh.

The hosts were hoping to revenge their previous defeat on the Pulbor-

ough green just 2 weeks before but a big win by Skip, Malcolm Gray, Madge Marsden and Mick Ralph 20/8 helped Pulborough to a narrow win 64/56 victory.

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Billingshurst were defeated in last home game Bowls Keith Barraclough - Billingshurst BC Foul weather played havoc on Billingshurst finals weekend with competitions eventually being finished two weeks later than scheduled when Alan Readshaw retained the Betty Weir Yardstick Trophy.

The Victor Ludorum Cup for best overall performance was retained by Barry Gilbert with 27 points. Runnerup was Alan Readshaw. The club winners were: Rayson Cup (Club Champion) - John Lucas, Win Fautly Trophy (Men’s Champion) - Barry Gilbert, Laker Cup (Ladies Champion) - Chris Laker, Barnett Cup (Handicap) - Bill Spence, Chairman's Cup (Novices) Ray Neal, Stemp Cup (Drawn Pairs) -Marion Clark & Rick Cooper, Autumn Cup (Singles) - Barry Gilbert, Betty Weir Yardstick Trophy (Singles) - Alan

Readshaw Maltravers 69 - 53 Billingshurst Billingshurst visited Maltravers looking for an away victory and started fairly well being only 2 shots adrift after 9 ends. The second half swung in favour of the home team with Billingshurst losing by 16 shots. Top rink for Billingshurst went to June Bennet, Ray Sutton & Alan Knight (+6).

Billingshurst 58 - 72 Burgess Hill For their final home game of the season Billingshurst played Burgess Hill. The hosts got off to a shaky start and were 19 adrift at the tea break.

Things faired a little better for Billingshurst in the second half but the deficit was too great to overcome and Burgess Hill ran out winners by 14 shots.

Top rink for Billingshurst went Paul Clegg, Hazel Sandford & John Bennet, who fought back from 15-3 down at tea to win by 1 shot with a count of 3 on the last end.

Kenney Jones to start the Barns Green Half Marathon Athletics Martin Read – Sports Reporter This year’s Barns Green Half Marathon – the 33rd - is on Sunday September 27 – with an earlier than usual start - 10am.

This is a huge community event with well over 1000 runners and support from the whole village: over 100 people from local clubs and societies will be helping with the preparations and then beavering away on the day.

Every runner receives a goody bag and a medal with prize money of £250 for both male and female winners and additional awards for places, the best

team, record breakers and the fancy dress competition.

Local resident Kenney Jones, legendary drummer with The Who, will be starting the race and says: “I was delighted when I was asked to be starter – it’s a great event and (after receiving treatment) I’m very close to this year’s official charity, Prostate Cancer UK. They do such great work and I hope everyone will give generously!” There will be food stalls, a jazz band and a great atmosphere. Participants and spectators are advised to arrive early! For more information see www. barnsgreen-half.org.uk

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Pulborough optimistic Trophies aplenty for Ian Younger at Storrington finals about their new season Bowls John Wharmby – Storrington BC

Storrington's Ian Younger

Green and Whites ready for the step up this season

Last year’s double winning Horsham squad Rugby Richard Ordidge – Horsham RUFC The Green and Whites last year achieved a historic league and cup double, winning London South East Division 3 and securing a convinc-

ing win against Crowborough to be crowned Bob Rogers Sussex Cup winners.

Head coach Nick Stocker, who begins his fourth season in charge at Coolhurst, is expecting a fiercely competitive season this time

Junior football round up Football Dave Smith – Sports editor Chesworth Rovers U15 5 - 0 Brockham Badgers Black U15 Chesworth Rovers Under 15s started their season with an emphatic win against a tough and skilful Brockham Badgers who tested the organised Chesworth defence.

Chesworth scored after eight minutes against the run of play and netted a second before the break.

With their confidence up, Chesworth dominated the second half and Michael Murray added another three to his first half brace to secure five goals for himself and his team.

Chesworth Rovers U12 4 - 1 Bill-

ingshurst U12 Following last week’s 1 - 5 away win at Storrington Vipers Chesworth Rovers were looking to continue their winning streak at home to Billingshurst. Regan was first to get on the score sheet for Chesworth, lobbing the keeper from 25 yards. A Nyle corner was met by a powerful Fletch header before Finlay made it 3 - 0 lead finishing off a through ball from Toby. Billingshurst clawed one back and late on Fletch crossed the ball for Finlay to score putting Chesworth top the A Division after two games.

Copthorne 3 – 2 Roffey Robins Athletic Robins’ unbeaten start was

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Storrington Bowls Club finals weekend were well organised and played in reasonable weather. The results were: Men's Two-Wood - Ian Younger, Veterans' Cup - Harry Kendall, Drawn Mixed Pairs - Pam Healy & Ian Petrie, Nominated Mixed Pairs - Ann & Geoff Page, Ladies Handicap Singles - Pam Healy, Men's Nominated Triples - Howard White, Ian Younger & Paul Leatherbarrow, Lindsay Cup - Gerry Newman, Drawn Mixed Triples - Joy Newman, Mike Rawlings & David Ogley, Ladies Jubilee Plate - Pam Coomer, Men's Nominated Pairs - Ian Younger & David Ogley, Ladies' Two Wood Ann Page, Ravens Croft Cup - John Rimmer, Murphy Cup for Beginners - Peter Cole, Men's Championship - Ian Younger, Ladies' Championship - Penny Bowyer. around. He said: “We are definitely here to be competitive and know that we are capable of causing a few shocks. We have been strengthened

by Simon Gaynor joining us from Worthing. His impact on the training paddock and his quality are there for all to see. Andy Gray has returned from playing National League rugby at Chichester showing dynamism and his own brand of power rugby.

Adam Clayton has come down from London to add depth to the second row, Jordan Harts and Ollie Harcus have joined from Worthing, both giving us new options, and Matt Blake from last year’s Colt’s looks an assured player. There are a couple of additional recruits in the pipeline.”

In a series of testing pre-season friendlies Horsham have narrowly lost to Dorking Seconds 26-21 and to Cobham 20-14. Stocker however is not disappointed, saying “I have been encouraged by how pre-season has gone and the games have shown what we can achieve and that the step up to London 2 is not beyond us.”

League action commences on September 19 away to Tunbridge Wells who are one of the promotion favourites.

brought to an end by a last minute goal in this U16 Division C match.

Despite having the better of the first half with Sam Holt going close twice Robins were a goal down at the break. Joe Lamberty equalised within minutes of the restart and then Brendan Clery put them ahead. However lapses in the Robins defence were pounced upon by Copthorne’s Radcliffe and Hoad to give their side the points.

Horsham Sparrows FC Under 12 Boys – The U12s had a very difficult match away to Ifield Galaxy Rain. Sparrows fell behind to an early goal but levelled almost immediately with a goal from Hugh.

There wasn't much to separate the teams for the rest of the first half but the home side found themselves 2-1 ahead at half time thanks to a penalty. Ifield controlled the

Pulborough are looking forward to the new season Rugby Martin Read – Sports Reporter After consolidating their position in the London SE3 League last season Pulborough are really looking to push on throughout the forthcoming campaign, starting with their opening fixture against Gillingham Anchorians at home tomorrow (September 19) at 15.00.

Club Captain Guy Baxter told the District Post: “We’d like to finish in the top half of the table this season – the seconds and thirds were both promoted last term so we’re hoping to pick up on that momentum.

We’ve got some good players, including some returning from university and Andy Hodgkinson has joined us, too – he was captain when

game more in the second half and were clinical with their finishing,

With their confidence up, Chesworth dominated the second half and Michael Murray added another three to his first half brace eventually running out 7 - 1 winners. Man of The Match for Horsham Sparrows was Arthur.

he was at Loughborough and will be playing at number 8.”

In a pre season friendly, attacking Pulborough beat a strong, competitive United Services Porstmouth side 31-10 and have been training well under the watchful eye of coach Clayton Saunders. Simon Burfiend has taken over the 1st XV captaincy and Roger Hunt continues as Team Manager.

On November 28 Borough have a home fixture against Horsham in the Bob Rogers Cup. Meanwhile, Guy Baxter added: “At the start of a new season it’s always difficult to know what to expect because fresh clubs have come in and others have signed new players but we’ll have good competition for places and intend to give a good account of ourselves.”

Under 14 Boys – Today saw Horsham Sparrows come up against Partridge Green in a "B" Division League match. This was a very close encounter with a 2-2 score line at the end of the game. There were goals from Alex and Zak for the Sparrows and a Man of the Match performance from defender George.

Under 16 Boys – The team hosted Chesworth and maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 0-0 draw.

Under 13 Girls – Sparrows U13 Girls started their season with an away game against Chichester City on Sunday and ran out worthy winners 4-1. A hat trick from Erin H & one from Ashleigh B capped a strong overall performance. After a mid table finish last season the girls will be confident that they can finish near the top this season.

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Golf Martin Read – Sports Reporter This summer 13 year old Josh Dance has won golf trophies for fun.

After winning the Sussex Junior Open at Albourne he shared the Captain’s Day Tournament at his home club, Cottesmore, where he has now carried off the Junior Club Championship.

Competing against a strong field of mainly 16 year olds, Josh retained the cup by repeating his last year victory. Josh told the District Post: “The conditions were perfect and as I’d been in good form I felt I had a real chance. I went round the first nine in 40 and had no idea how the others were doing – I prefer not to know!”

But, Josh had no reason to be concerned – he cruised home to win by two strokes. Josh plays football for Horsham Tigers and has more golf tournaments in his sights. Proud father Darren says: “He’s got great potential if he keeps working at it – he’d love to push himself to be a golf professional.”

Saturday September 12 - SCFL Premier Division Littlehampton Town 1 - 3 Broadbridge Heath Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor

Cottesmore Junior Club Champion, Josh Dance

Hornets take a point after early scare Photo by John Lines

Although reigning champions Littlehampton have lost their previous two league games they had a player sent off in both encounters.

They have also won their two away games so despite the shaky start Littlehampton are still tipped as being up in the promotion places come the season end.

The host’s front two of Shaun Charles and George Landais are a match for anyone at this level and Heath were put under early threat from the pair with both looking lively and Landais shooting just over from 25 yards out. At the other end home ‘keeper Matthews pushed Andy Waddingham’s effort over and Heath defender Tom Familton headed straight into the Town keeper’s hands. It was Heath however who after 12 minutes took the lead when Mervin Bhujun finished

off a good individual run by beating Town keeper Mathews to give his side a half time advantage.

Town came out the livelier in the second half and had most of the early possession but so often the home player’s final ball to their strikers went wayward and they failed to take advantage and grab an equaliser. Just under the hour Heath doubled their lead when Familton took the ball of team mate Andrade’s toe and slammed a right foot shot into the net.

Littlehampton failed to find any response apart from some undisciplined tackling and tetchy reactions to decisions.

With 70 minutes gone Heath took advantage and grabbed their third.

Another great run from Bhujun took him into the area from where he fired low under the keeper for 3 - 0.

Deep into injury time Landais converted a penalty, but it was too little too late.

Heath Team: M.Chester, Wicking, Weller (Robinson 70) S.Chester, Familton, Godfrey, Waddingham (Legrange 80) Moore, Andrade (Martin 70) Bhujun, Sandell.

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Saturday September 12 - SCFL Premier Division Arundel 2 – 2 Horsham Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor Arundel, who are still looking for their first home win of the season, upset the form books by leading Horsham 2-0 at the break before a slightly more fluent performance in the second period gave the Hornets a point, which in the end was a fair reflection on the match.

Without the missing Kieron Pamment Horsham lacked the edge up front that the striker has given them so far this season; in addition some of the creativity was lacking due to the absence of Darren Boswell and Ashley Jones.

Both sides had early opportunities but it was Arundel who made them

count when after just twelve minutes they took the lead. Somewhat harshly a Charlie Farmer challenge on the edge of the area was deemed a foul by referee Jamie Collumbell and the resulting free kick was slotted into the corner of Gareth Williams goal by Arundel forward Barney Boutwood.

The teams continued to trade chances and it took a superb save from home keeper James Fernandez to prevent a Samir Hadi deflected cross from finding the net.

It was Arundel however who found the decisive edge and again it was Boutwood who got the goal. A long ball was skilfully controlled by the Arundel striker who had time and space to turn and lob Williams from 30 yards out and give his side a two goal advantage at the break.

Last season Horsham would have capitulated but Di Paolo’s bunch of players are made of stronger stuff.

The Hornets came out a different side in the second half and immediately got the reward of a goal when Scott Murfin’s cross presented Hadi with a diving header that beat ‘keeper Fernandez to reduce the deficit.

Horsham continued to have the better of the second half and a number of opportunities fell to the visitor’s, Terry Dodd missing the lion’s share of them. Shelley slammed a free kick against the bar, a goal was ruled out for being offside and Shelley headed over from a few yards out.

Finally however with four minutes remaining Dodd made up for his earlier misses by stabbing a loose ball past Fernandez for a deserved equaliser and an equally deserved point apiece.

Horsham Team: Williams, Duncan (Lewis 66) Knee, Keehan, Clarke, Farmer, Shelley, Hunt, Murfin, Dodd, Hadi (Chadwick 71).

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“It was a hard fought win. We got it wrong tactically in the first half, but I recognised that and switched to a 4-4-1-1 formation. They were slightly edging the midfield because Football they were a yard quicker than us. I Tom Norris – Football Reporter felt that we totally exposed them in the second half and I think I’m A stirring second half performance right in saying that the best team helped Horsham YMCA come from won over the ninety minutes. The behind to beat Littlefirst half was nip and tuck, hampton Town 3-1 but I’ve just said to n equalises fo w o r rY in Premier Divithe players that eB M v ag Da sion action at they’re starta i er Gorings Mead ing to get this on Tuesday air of inevening. vincibility T h e and belief l i v e l y a b o u t visitors them. I took the felt that lead nine if we minutes c o u l d before just get half time our noses w h e n a h e a d , wide man their heads Ryan Bell would drop evaded the a bit and they offside trap and did. We grew fired home at the into the game far post, but YM reagainst Burgess Hill sponded swiftly as Dave and we grew into this Brown’s sixth goal in as many game and the individual perforgames made it 1-1 ninety seconds mances are now stepping up to the before the break. plate. I was just waiting for one or Peter Buckland’s side then domitwo players to really get there and I nated after the restart and further felt tonight that collectively, pretty strikes from front men Sam Schaaf much all of them did. It could have and Nick Sullivan, the latter makbeen four or five comfortably at the ing his 100th appearance for the end.” club, brushed aside last season’s YM Team: Lockwood, D. SulliSussex County League Division 1 van, Carden, Gathern, Evans, Dugchampions and extended YM’s undale, Gedling, D. Brown, J. Brown beaten start to the season to eleven (Doherty 46), N. Sullivan, Schaaf games.

(Wright 64) Unused subs: Hunter, Manager Buckland commented: White, Hibbert.

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I don’t think that was a freak result.

I think that we matched them all over the pitch Peter Buckland

YM stun Hillians with excellent FA Cup victory Photos by Clive Turner

Dave Brown (No. 11) putting YM 2-0 up Saturday September 12 - FA Cup First Round Qualifying Horsham YMCA 2 – 1 Burgess Hill Town Football Tom Norris – Football Reporter Horsham YMCA caused a major FA Cup upset last Saturday, as they beat Ryman Premier League Burgess Hill Town 2-1 at Gorings Mead to reach the competition’s second qualifying round for the first time in six years.

Two divisions and forty-two nonleague places separated the sides at kick off, but it was Southern Combination Football League minnows YM, who ended the afternoon on top, securing £3000 in FA prize money in the process.

Sam Schaaf handed the hosts an unlikely lead right on the stroke of half time, before Dave Brown’s fifth goal in as many games doubled the underdogs’ advantage nine minutes after the restart. Hillians substitute Dan Perry provided a nervous fin-

Hornets grab three points despite lacklustre display Photo by John Lines

Terry Dodds lobs the keeper for number two Tuesday September 15 - SCFL Premier Division East Preston 0 – 2 Horsham Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor Having lost all of their eight matches in cup and league this season this trip down to Hornets manager Dom Di Paola’s former club should have been a straight forward victory by a good number of goals.

Horsham however carried on from the previous match against Arundel and put in another low key performance, this time however managing

to secure all three points, and earn the old cliché of ‘ still being able to win while playing badly’.

In fact it took only ten minutes for Horsham to take the lead at which point the hardy travelling support and management alike would have expected the floodgates to have opened.

Scott Murfin, who is playing well despite not being able to find his goal scoring touch, put in a superb ball to find Terry Dodd who was left with the simple task of tapping over the line.

From here on Horsham pushed forward against a team that looked set up to achieve damage limitation but despite a number of half chances

YM opening goalscorer Sam Schaaf battles for the ball

ish when he fired home ten minutes from time, but Peter Buckland’s side held out to confirm their place in the next round.

The jubilant YM boss commented: “What a Jekyll and Hyde team we are. We started what was approaching our strongest eleven today and our best shape, but the bigger and better footballing sides we play, we just seem to turn it on. I was a bit concerned after half time that they were going to really come out and have a go at us, so I asked the players

just to keep it tight.

“The second goal was a bonus and took a lot of pressure off. It was a shame that we conceded, but I had said to the lads before the game that they would score a goal, no question.

I don’t think that was a freak result.

I think that we matched them all over the pitch. In the last quarter of an hour, as expected, they threw the kitchen sink at us and their superior fitness level kicked in.

But all things considered, I think that we deserved the win. I am just

the lacklustre Hornets failed to really over trouble East Preston ‘keeper Purkis.

The second goal did come however but not through an intricate passing move or great bit of individual skill, but a goal is a goal and Dodd did well to finish it. A huge kick from Hornets ‘keeper Williams was flicked on by Joe Shelley for Dodd who cleverly lobbed the stranded Purkis in the Town goal for his second.

Now surely with a two goal advantage against a struggling side another two, three or four goals would follow in the second half; unfortunately not. The hosts continued to defend high and Horsham continued to fail to make the breakthrough or beat the offside trap.

The second half did see Horsham with the greater possession and the best of the minimal attempts on goal the 45 minutes did produce, but they were far from convincing. The final whistle brought to an end a match in which both sides achieved what they set out to do; Horsham came away with three points and East Preston kept the score looking respectable.

Horsham however will need to put in a far better performance than this if they are to take any points from tomorrow’s match (Saturday 19) at Gorings Mead where they entertain the runaway leaders. Lancing have taken maximum points from their first seven league games while scoring 24 goals and conceding 4 in the process.

Horsham Team: Williams, Duncan (Pamment 61mins) Knee (Boswell 61mins) Clarke, Jones (Storrie 67mins) Farmer, Shelley, Hunt, Murfin, Dodd, Lewis.

Merv Bhujun hat-trick seals big win for Heath Tuesday September 15 - SCFL Premier Division Broadbridge Heath 5 - 2 Chichester City Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor The score-line gives the impression of a one-sided affair in which Heath coasted to a comfortable three points; the truth is it was a fairly even end to end match that was decided by Heath’s clinical finishing.

The visitors spurned their chances while Heath, in particular Merv Bhujun, snapped up every chance The tone was set after just three minutes when a Jamie Robinson cross was cleared as far as Rob Godfrey who slotted the opener from the edge of the area. Straight from the restart City so nearly grabbed an equaliser when Kieron Hartley’s deflected shot hit the outside of the left post but not to be denied Hartley levelled minutes later with a low drive past ‘keeper Chester.

so pleased, I really am.”

YM have been drawn at home to Ryman League North side Aveley in the second qualifying round. Aveley currently are in mid table of the North Division, one tier lower than Burgess Hill; the tie will be played on Saturday Sep 26.

YM Team: Lockwood, Carden, Gathern, Crane (D. Sullivan 23) Evans, Dugdale (c) Gedling, D. Brown, Wright (J. Brown 75) Schaaf (Hunter 86) N. Sullivan.

Unused subs: White, Horner.

And so the game went on flowing end to end, the only difference between the sides being Heaths finishing; they managed to net a further three times during a half that could have finished 4 -4. Merv Bhujun made it 2-1 in the 26th minute before Bhujun again pounced on a loose ball 4 minutes later for 3-1. Still the game flowed but the visitors spurned their chances while Heath, and in particular Merv Bhujun, snapped up every chance. It was Bhujun again who gave Heath a 4-1 half time lead running onto Familton’s through ball before slotting past City ‘keeper Holden for his hat-trick.

City were not finished however, the lively City striker Hartley pulled a goal back 10 minutes into the second half and Heath ‘keeper Chester was called on to make a few good stops.

Any hopes of a comeback for the visitors was dashed in the 64th minute when Stuart Chester’s free kick found Tiago Andrade who controlled the ball, beat a defender and slotted past Holden to complete the evenings scoring.

Steve Painter was delighted with the result and their performance saying, “Earlier in the season we were creating the chances but were wasteful in front of goal, at the moment things are going our way, let’s hope it continues”.

Heath Team: M.Chester, Robinson, Wicking, S.Chester, Familton, Waddingham (Wragg 80) Moore, Godfrey, Andrade, Bhujun, Weller (Legrange 80).

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