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The father of a child who took his own life because of bullying has called for better training for bus and coach drivers after issuing a second report into the problem. His latest publication concludes that the drivers have inadequate training to deal with bullying on vehicles. The “Vodden report: In the Drivers’s Seat”examines the views of bus and coach drivers who take children to and from school. It was commissioned by Paul Vodden, who began to research the problem of bullying on the school bus after a family tragedy. Paul, from Southwater, lost his son Ben, 11, in December 2006, when the distressed youngster took his own life at his home after being bullied on the school bus.

Since then Paul has campaigned tirelessly on the issue of bullying on dedicated school buses, calling for more action to address the problem and to put in place procedures that help protect both child and driver. Paul says the latest research reveals a lack of training for bus drivers in how to deal with bullying on the school bus. The new research was published during the current School Transport Safety Week that ended today. Paul said: “After the publication of my ﬁrst report into bullying on school buses, I had the opportunity to discuss school bus transport with a number of coach drivers. “This strengthened my view that the driver is often in an unacceptable situation, being expected to be ‘in charge’ of their young passengers, more often than not without having received suitable training. “Having responsibility ﬁrst and foremost for driving the bus, a task

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A former local pupil of 92 helped children open a new school. Ronald Baldwin, who attended Itchingfield Primary School in 1929, joined with current pupils, Isabella Onoufriou, six, and Sam Saunders, 10, to cut the ribbon with head master Simon Simmons to officially open its replacement, Barns Green School. Villagers, councillors, pupils, teachers, and local dignitaries all gathered to celebrate the start of a new era in the village. Mr Simmons welcomed guests, followed by speeches from Ben Annetts, sales and marketing director of developers Berkeley Homes (Southern) and Penny Simpson from Itchingfield Parish Council and a blessing from Rev Sandra Hall. Jeremy Quin, MP for Horsham, said: "The village school is at the heart of the community and it was wonderful to see a former Itchingfield pupil from the 1930's alongside today's pupils taking part in the opening ceremony. A new school means so much to the community and I congratulate the school, staff, governors, village and also Berkeley

Homes for a great achievement." Mr Simmons said: “The end result is even better than we could have ever imagined. “It is a spacious, light, bright and airy building and the acoustics are amazing – it is remarkably quiet, even when the school is full of pupils. “One of the big highlights for me is having a school hall large enough to hold a full school assembly, something we could never achieve in the old premises.” Mr Simmons also presented a large outside wall mosaic, designed and donated by local artist Judith Petros, and unveiled the old Itchingfield School weather vane, transported and restored by parent Jason Fisher and soon to sit at the apex of the new building. Visitors at the open day were able to experience firsthand that the new school is ‘shoeless’ because extensive under-floor heating provides warmth and comfort to maximise the naturally ventilated school. Mr Annetts said: “Providing a new school for the community of Barns Green has been hugely rewarding for us as a company.”

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£12million sports Marathon heart attack runner centre unveiled for tackles another challenge Broadbridge Heath The village of Broadbridge Heath is have the biggest public dry sports and leisure centre in Horsham district, costing about £12.3 million. Residents are being asked for their views on the project and the scheme will be displayed at exhibitions at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre and The Pavilions in the Park at Horsham until October 20. The current leisure centre was built about 30 years ago to bring together in one building various sport and leisure activities which had previously taken place elsewhere on the site. But Horsham District Council says the old building was not designed as a multi-sport leisure facility and is expensive to run. The proposed facilities would be developed in Broadbridge Heath next to the site of the existing leisure centre, and adjoining the bowls club. It is designed accommodate future population growth. The scheme is subject to district council cabinet approval on November 19 and council approval on December 9 2015. If given the go ahead, work could start in 2017, with a completion date in 2018. It would include a six court sports hall, 80-station gym, cycle studio and three ﬁtness studios, café and extended catering facility which serving both the leisure centre and adjoining Horsham District Indoor Bowls Club, a sensory room and changing for indoor and outdoor

Masked man wields knife in store raid A masked man brandishing a knife abandoned a robbery after staﬀ went to help a threatened shop assistant. The raider had demanded money at the WarnhamVillage, but other staﬀ heard the threats and came to confront the man. The intruder ran out of the shop empty-handed, turning right into Church Street, Warnham. Police are now seeking information about the attempted robbery, which happened about 4.20pm on Saturday. The man entered the store disguised with a stocking mask. He is believed to be about 5'8", and of medium build and wore a cap and a black jacket. Detective Sergeant Peter Yarrow, of Sussex Police, said: "I am keen to speak to anyone who saw a man hanging around the shop before the incident or running from the shop or has any information about who may have been responsible. If you can help please contact us via 101@ sussex.pnn.police.uk or call us on 101 quoting reference 1034 of 19/09. You can also contact the independent agency Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111"

activity, including a “Changing Places” disabled changing facility. The council says the scheme optimises the use of the neighbouring bowls club and would also provide an outdoor running track, either in its current location or on a site nearby. A range of multi-use games areas behind the new centre would also be provided. The council says it will continue to work with the two amateur dramatic groups which use the existing centre to help them ﬁnd new premises.

The proposed facilities would be developed in Broadbridge Heath next to the site of the existing leisure centre, and adjoining the bowls club Cllr Jonathan Chowen, district council deputy leader and cabinet member for leisure and culture, said: “We have worked very closely with our partners and many groups over the last few years. We now want to give the general public an opportunity to see what we hope we will be developing very shortly.”

A Horsham man who survived a heart attack during a marathon run is taking on another challenge this weekend for the team that helped save his life. Dave Hatton, 56, had a cardiac arrest whilst taking part in the Steyning Stinger Half Marathon in March. He became unwell and decided to return to the start where he collapsed in front of the Worthing St John Ambulance team. The first-aiders immediately gave him life saving first aid, using CPR and an automatic defibrillator to restart his heart. After months of recovery and rehabilitation, Dave, who is a keen runner and hill walker, has decided to thank the team by taking on a sponsored two-day mountain challenge this Saturday and Sunday. The RAB Mountain Marathon is

a fell running and navigation challenge, and Dave will have to carry his tent, equipment and food to last the 24 hours, whilst gaining points along the way. Dave is taking part with a friend of 30 years, Robin Wilson, 56, from Horsham, and aims to raise money for a cause which has become very close to his heart. He said: “I really wanted to do something to raise money for another deﬁbrillator for the SJA team in Worthing. That piece of equipment, and the expertise of the volunteers, helped to save my life that day. Without it, I wouldn’t be here to tell the tale. “Twenty years ago I completed the ‘Bob Graham Round’ which is 42 Lake District Peaks in 24 hours. That was my last sponsored event, but the

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Local dinosaur renamed after town Virginia McKenna

Horsham Museum reports that the town has now given its name to what it calls a “unique dinosaur” because of a review of remains on display. The museum says: “The dinosaur Horshamosaurus was an amazing creature that roamed the area 125 million years ago. Artists may change names for commercial reasons, pop stars for selling records or to be more distinctive – but dinosaurs, what is in it for them? Nothing really, except when world leading scientists undertake research and discover that a dinosaur

is not what they originally thought. That is exactly what has just happened to the dinosaur fossils on display in Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum and Art Gallery. What is even more impressive is that the dinosaur has been renamed after the town – the new name is Horshamosaurus by Dr William Blows, a specialist in armoured dinosaurs. These unique fossils were found by Sylvia Standing, a former museum volunteer in the 1980s, at Rudgwick brick pits. They featured in an exhibition on dinosaurs where leading experts of the day realised they were

not iguanodon bones, examples of which had been previously found in Horsham and Southwater; but were from some other dinosaur. Dr Blows visited the museum and realised they were probably a type of Polacanthus - a bit like an armadillo on steroids with spikes sticking up and so were name Polacanthus Rudgwickensis after the village they were found. However after nearly 20 years of further research, Dr Blows now knows that they are unique type of dinosaur as the differences in bones shows that they are distinctly different to a Polacanthus. It is a new genus of dinosaur: a 125 million year old Wealden armoured dinosaur which has been renamed Horshamosaurus rudgwickensis. What also makes Horshamosaurus unusual is that it is of a type of dinosaur that had previously been found in the United States and Asia but not in Europe. Dr Blows has published his extensive findings in his new work on British Polacanthid Dinosaurs, in which he sets out in detail his reasoning and evidence. Suffice to say experts in the field will debate his research, but the thousands of visitors to the popular Horsham Museum are happy in the knowledge that the dinosaur is now named after the district.” The Horshamosaurus fossils can be seen in Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum which is open 105pm Monday to Saturday - admission is free.

praises Elephantastic Actress and wildlife pioneer Virginia McKenna chose the winners of the Elephantastic elephantthemed colouring competition when she visited STRADA restaurant in Horsham. Afterwards Virginia said: “Anything that can inspire and involve children is always top of my list. Elephantastic was just that because of the fantastic artwork of all the children. So much care and thought had gone into the pictures and the decoration of the elephants. I wanted them all to win.” The town’s Elephantastic trail kept local youngsters entertained during the summer school break. Partnered by Horsham Rotary Club, PMW and Horsham Unlimited, the Elephantastic scheme has supported 66 charities, including international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation.

From more than 50 entries, Virginia chose two winners; ‘Sunny’ created by 13-year-old Cai and ‘Sally the Stomping STRADA Elephant’ designed by Finlay, aged six. Both will receive a hamper of goods given by STRADA and Born Free. Virginia was joined at STRADA by ‘The Talented Miss Daisy’ designed by Amanda H o l d e n , ‘Lady Lollipop’ designed by Vic Reeves, ‘Trevor’ created by Darren Turner and ‘Tahadhari’ decorated by the Born Free team, as well as STRADA’s own ele, ‘Vita Amorosa’, who represents the best of Italian cuisine. With the trails now ﬁnished, all of the elephants are now looking for new homes. Anyone interested in adopting one of these colourful creations can visit www.elephantastic. org.uk and place a bid. A selection of the herd will also be auctioned at an event later in the autumn.

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New £14 million hospice hope hinges on 600 homes scheme Residents get the chance next week to see how people with life-limiting conditions in the Horsham and Crawley area could have a new £14 million hospice to help them if a joint scheme for a centre and 600 homes is approved. People will attend a consultation session lasting five hours to discuss the scheme. It will be held at Cottesmore Golf Club, near Pease Pottage, on Tuesday from 3-8pm. Business owner Bill Bridges, from Horsham, has offered Crawley-based St Catherine’s Hospice five acres for a possible move from its current Crawley base. But the scheme hinges on whether councillors will also approve 600 homes near the proposed new hos-

pice site to the east of Brighton Road at Pease Pottage as part of the same application. Billingshurst developer Thakeham says it expects to submit a planning application to Mid Sussex District Council by the end of this year. Meanwhile the hospice and Thakeham have put the scheme up for public discussion. Mr Bridges, 74, runs the GWandG Bridges vehicle spares, salvage and disposal business based just oﬀ the A23 near Crawley and owns the 112-acres land to be considered for the hospice and housing. If the houses were approved it would help the district council meet its obligations to the Government to ﬁnd enough land for new houses, but no formal application has yet been

made. Thakeham Homes, appointed by Mr Bridges, will hold the public consultation on September 29 from 3-8pm. Managing director of Thakeham Robert Boughton said of the public consultation: “We really want to listen to their aspirations for the area.” The hospice wants to move because it needs more beds than its present 18 and improved facilities to help the growing number of people living with increasingly complex conditions and support their relatives. The cost of the hospice is expected to be £12-14 million. The hospice says it has a large amount of this in reserves through legacies, including John Shemeld who left about £6 million, but it would still need to raise £5-7 million.

Concern over missing man Pet tortoises in danger after burglary Two tortoises stolen from a house could die unless they are cared for properly, police have warned. Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a property in Forest Road, Colgate, near Horsham, between 7.15am and 5pm last Friday in which laptops and jewellery were also stolen. The two Mediterranean spurthighed tortoises were a male called Lew and a female called Lyn. Lew is about 8" long and has a darker shell in part, while Lyn is about 7" long and has an overall lighter shell. Police said on Wednesday they were growing concerned for a missing elderly man from Slinfold. Ronald Davey, 84, was last seen at 4pm on Sunday leaving the Red Lyon pub on The Street in the village. However it is believed he never went home. His family were worried about not hearing from him so went round on Tuesday evening about 10pm and found he was not home. But lights and his television were on and there was food in the oven. Inspector Andy Sanford said: "We are extremely concerned about Ronald as he has not been seen at all since Sunday and the fact that his dinner was waiting to be cooked in the oven, it seems he intended to go home. "Ronald does have health concerns due to age including using a stick, pneumonia, and problems with his feet. He is described as white, around 5' but walks with a stoop and has thinning grey hair and was last seen wearing black trousers, a brown anorak and canvas shoes. "We are appealing to anyone who saw him on Sunday afternoon or knows where he might have gone. Anyone with information is urged to call us on 101 quoting serial 1349 of 22/09. Or if Ronald requires urgent medical attention 999." At the time of the Post going to press the whereabouts of Mr Davey had not been reported.

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PC Ollie Pullen said: "Tortoises need specialist care. Lew and Lyn are unlikely to survive if they are not looked after properly. To legally own or sell a tortoise in the UK you have to have the correct certificate as they are an endangered species, if you do not have the relevant paperwork then you commit an offence. “Burglary is a callous crime that has a significant impact on the victim. This incident is even more traumatic for the victims as two much loved family pets have been stolen.

"I would urge anyone, whether it is a member of public or pet shop or reptile centre, who has been oﬀered a tortoise for sale in suspicious circumstances to get in contact with us. You can call Sussex Police directly or contact crime stoppers anonymously. We need your help in reuniting Lew and Lyn with their family."Any witness or anyone with information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police. uk or call 101, quoting serial 1086 of 18/09. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Relatives praise Cowfold’s World War 1 exhibition Phil Dennett News Editor Relatives of Cowfold residents who served and survived in World War 1 praised the exhibition staged in the village hall. More than 300 people visited the extensive and painstakingly researched displays that featured detailed information and memorabilia about the lives of some of the soldiers who returned from battle, as well as recording those who did not.

Chimney sweep David Parker, from Kirdford, showed the District Post reporter a 1918 picture of his grandmother Dorothy and three uniformed Jefford brothers in the West Sussex family and said: “It is a good show the organisers have put on. They have done really well.” Mr Parker, dressed as a wartime sergeant major, has given talks on World War One for about three years and said: “I had been doing World War 2 talks for a while. I got interested in doing them on World War 1

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when I found some medals in a bin.” Pensioner Mary Waller (nee Matthews) looked at a display about her old St Peter's School Cowfold school teacher the late Reginald J P Quick, a Royal Naval Air Service survivor, and said: “He was really strict, he knew how to use the cane, but he was well respected.” Mr Quick was head teacher at 27 before the war and returned afterwards, living until 92. John Barton, from Lancing, saw displays on several relatives including the Stoner brothers and his grandfather Coldstream Guard George Barton who survived his wounds and a gas attack but did not collect his medals and was said to have set fire to his uniform after seeing the horror of trench warfare at places like Cambrai. He said: “They have done a great job. I supplied some of the information but what I did not realise was that they had picked up the war diaries. They did really well to find all the information out.” Letters of love, longing and desperation were sent by Private George Buxton to his wife Mary in Cowfold, one saying with massive understatement : “I am so sorry not to have written more often, but life here is not all honey.” He survived the carnage and died in 1951. Sue Crofts, who organised the exhibition for the Cowfold Village History Society with Karen Macauley said: “It took us quite a time. In fact it’s fair to say it has taken over

The Jefford brothers and family our lives. I think some of the military stuff can be a little too dry so we tried to focus more on the men. Everyone does stories on those who died and their names are on memorials but not everybody does stories on those that returned and they have valid stories to tell.”Information is still coming in, and some was volunteered at the session on Saturday, and the group hopes to publish a book eventually.

Horsham District Council gave £500 towards the exhibition project. At the same session on Saturday a new book on Cowfold’s history compiled and edited by Michael Burt was launched and this will feature in next week’s District Post. Cowfold The History of a Sussex Village (ISBN 9781785890178) is available at £9.99, publisher Troubador, from local outlets.

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Holy Trinity Church at Lower Beeding celebrates its 175th anniversary with a series of events in October. The church reports: “A focal point of the Lower Beeding Community since the 19th century, a small village church is this year celebrating a major milestone. After an impressive innings, Holy Trinity Church, Lower Beeding marks its 175 years of service in October with a weekend of special events. But how has the church reached this landmark age? It was back in the 1838 that a private Act of Parliament was approved for the ‘erection and endowment of a chapelry for the District of Lower Beeding in the County of Sussex’. Up until this point, the inhabitants of the Lower Beeding had a long trip to worship at their Parish Church in Upper Beeding. There is often geographical confusion with regard to Upper Beeding, as it is in fact situated further south than Lower Beeding. Upper Beeding

was more of an established settlement and this is where the ‘Upper’ comes from, with reference to status. Lower Beeding was originally referred to as Nether Beeding and was an area where livestock grazed and this is why ‘Lower’ was adopted in the name.

After an impressive innings, Holy Trinity Church, Lower Beeding, marks its 175 years of service in October Two years after being built, the ‘Parish Church on Plummers Plain, Lower Beeding was dedicated to the Holy Trinity and consecrated’. In-

credibly, the cost of the church’s construction was a mere £550 (as cited in the Act of Parliament). In reality it is highly likely that it cost more than this. In 1862, at the expense of William Egerton Hubbard of Leonardslee, two side aisles were added to Lower Beeding. Holy Trinity was then in the care of Perpetual Curate until 1866, when Rev James Hare Masters became the ﬁrst vicar of the Parish. And in 1885 the building was completed when a bell tower was constructed and 130 years down the line, the bells are still actively rung twice a week. And so after 175 years, the Church reaches this momentous milestone and on the weekend of October 3 and 4 , the harvest themed festivities take place. On October 3, the church will host a Folk Jazz Concert, beginning at 7pm.There will be a special family harvest service on Sunday the 4th at 10am, with the cooking of local produce.”

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Casting for scarecrows Pulborough’s big day on Saturday in Broadbridge Heath Pulborough stages its free Harvest fair tomorrow. The event opens at 11.00 am and will celebrate some of Sussex’s ﬁnest attractions with local delicacies, Sussex brewers, bakers, craftsmen, musicians and animals. This year’s principle sponsor is Domino’s who have recently opened a new pizza take away restaurant on Lower Street, Pulborough, where people can have a go at making dough. In the LMC Autos Arena attractions will include dog agility and displays from Huxley’s ﬂying birds of prey,

with audience participation. There will be music and children’s games and MP Nick Herbert, will open the event and judge the event and judge the annual scarecrow competition. The fair takes place in the ﬁeld opposite the Chequers Hotel and the adjacent parish church. Support from Harwoods and Pulborough Medical Group means there will be plenty of free entertainment throughout the day, including music from the West Chiltington Silver Band. The food and drink section, sponsored by So-India, includes beer tents

with local beers from Hammerpot and Hepworths, wine from Hennings, a shepherd’s hut serving delicious Sussex lamb, hog roasts, pies, pizza, cakes and lots more. Dogs are very welcome and can be entered on the day for Arun Vet’s fun dog show for £1 each, with prizes and rosettes for winners of each fun class. Free parking is signed to local car parks, all within ﬁve minutes walk of the Fair and for those with walking diﬃculties there is a free shuttle-bus from the Lower Street Car park in Old Pulborough village.

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A cast of scarecrows will be bidding for Oscars when Broadbridge Heath stages its showcase of the bird frighteners this weekend. Residents have been challenged to make their scarecrows on the theme of ﬁlm or television characters when they show oﬀ their creations outside their homes or other venues in the village.

On Saturday and Sunday the scarecrows will feature in a trail in the village that residents and visitors can walk around and enjoy. Pictured is Macy Ryan, 10, a Warnham Primary School pupil from Broadbridge Heath, with a scarecrow on the theme of Yoda, the Jedi Master in the worldwide popular Star Wars.

Creating fun figures won three children an award. Sainsbury’s Horsham and Food Rocks invited children to create a Crazy Food Figure for the Little Nibble Children’s Food Festival. The Crazy Food Figure Zone featured a wide range of foods provided by Sainsbury’s Horsham for children to create fun figures on the day, prizes for the winners of 3 age categories. Pictured are the over-10 winner Jacob, 6-9 winner Amelia and five and under winner Chloe. Their surnames were withheld. More than 120 children took part and Derek Boarer manager of Sainsbury’s at Horsham said: “The children really enjoyed making their figures and as each day progressed the designs became more and more inventive.”

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Golds scooped by Scoobydoo and Enid in Duke of Edinburgh awards

Scoobydoo and Enid combined to score a big Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award success. They were names of teams from Collyer’s College in Horsham who successfully achieved the award after completing a challenging fourday 50-mile final expedition in the Yorkshire Dales. James Gordon, college head of faculty for business, sport and social sciences said: “The award requires participants to learn new skills, provide a voluntary service to the local community and complete a residential for a week. The students

completed a difficult practice expedition over Easter and then a gruelling qualifying expedition in the summer.” The class of 2015 were celebrated at Collyer’s and gave informative and entertaining presentations about their experiences to the next generation of Duke of Edinburgh students. “Team Enid” comprised Emma Eastwell, Saoirse Freeman, Hannah Bowdery and Helen Tyrrell. “Team Scoobydoo” comprised Dan Joyner, Natasha Kindgdon, Johanna Lynn and Justin Smallwood. Saoirse Freemen said: “It has been

the best experience of our lives so far. We’ve made friends for life and will never forget the fun we shared” Justin Smallwood said: “We will never forget the memories made.” The expeditions were led by Mr Gordon ably assisted by Melanie Kavanagh. The full Duke of Edinburgh programme at Collyer’s is expertly managed by Head of BTEC Sport, Dan Watson. Mr Gordon said: “We are incredibly proud of these talented students. This is a fantastic achievement, particularly given the poor weather that they had to overcome.”

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Love dangerous at Chesworth Farm A lover that eats partners has found a home in the country at Horsham. New grassland management system at Chesworth Farm countryside site has encouraged the Wasp Spider. The creature is a very large, colourful specimen that builds orb shaped webs in grassland with a characteristic white zig-zag stripe that runs through the middle of its web. It is hoped that the spiders will stay and breed on the farm. But experts say mating for Wasp Spiders is a dangerous game. As spiders grow they moult their old skins to reveal a fresh soft new skin underneath. The smaller male has to time his approach to a female very carefully, waiting until she has just

had her last moult before developing into her mature form. At this time her new skin and particularly her jaws are still quite soft and he rushes in quickly to mate with her. Before this time she cannot reproduce, but if he waits too long she will have developed hard powerful jaws and he is likely to get eaten. Horsham District Council has been managing the grassland at Chesworth Farm as wildﬂower meadow and this management has attracted the spiders to an undisturbed ﬁeld area at the edge of one of the meadows. Male Wasp Spiders are quite small with bodies of about 0.5cm in diameter but the females are much bigger, they can be more than 5cm in diameter, legs included.

Additional new arrivals at Chesworth this month include 16 Hebridean sheep and 2 Herdwicks. Deputy leader and cabinet member for leisure and culture Cllr Jonathan Chowen said: “The new grassland management system at Chesworth Farm is a celebration of the sheer breath of the services our council provides. Managing grassland like this to enhance the habitat encouraging a wider variety of wildlife species for our residents and visitors to enjoy is a core aim of the council. I would urge as many of you as possible to come along to the Chesworth Farm site during the coming autumn months to enjoy the animals there and the pond dipping on our new platform.”

New school holiday club venue opens in Horsham

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Warnham Hub holiday club opened its doors in September 2015 and are pleased to be able to offer the best value childcare in the Horsham District. Ofsted registered, all of their staff are fully DBS checked and qualified to take care of your children during the holidays. School holidays are great for the kids, its gives them the chance to wind down and have fun. Here at Wareham Hub, they offer that in a safe environment with crafts, games, sports and cooking. Parents and careers can continue with their

I am looking for some quirky shoes Summer wardrobe. I am a busy to jazz up my work outfits for Autumn. I have quite large feet (size 8). I spend most of my time at work on my feet so I must have shoes that are comfortable. What would you suggest?

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Personal styling appointments are available in our Swan Walk boutique. Email or call the boutique to book your time. Alternatively you can view our brands on our website: www.lavidaboutique.co.uk For further information, contact Donna on 01403 259222 or email info@lavidaboutique.co.uk to answer your fashion dilemas or pop into our new boutique opposite M&S in Swan Walk.

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Henﬁeld neighbourhood plan referendum postponed Concerns over building at a High Street site in Henﬁeld have led to its referendum being postponed. Instead residents are being given the chance of more consultation about the Setyres site in the village’s High Street.

The concern that has been raised is about the allocation of land at Setyres in the High Street, which is currently a commercial site. Horsham District Council and Henﬁeld Parish Council say they have carefully considered a concern raised by some members of the Henﬁeld community about the process of consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan, and decided to postpone the referendum, due

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Jess the Border Collie won herself a photo-shoot with her charm and agility at a dog show. It was all part of the well-attended Holy Innocents Church annual fair and fun dog show at Southwater, which attracted a great variety of breeds. Agile Jess, 13 months old and shown by Tracey Cunnington’s, captured the “Prettiest Bitch in Show” award. She also performed well in the agility contest and won the coveted prize of a photo shoot from Art’s Eye Photographic. Tracey said Jess’s mother was brown and white while her father was a long-haired blue merle, producing her unusual colouring. The most handsome dog, prettiest bitch and cutest puppy attracted beautiful examples. However, organiser Edwina Crutchley said: “We had to reduce the size of the Bonio to just half a Bonio, to get anyone to compete.” Some of the owners produced moments of hilarity in agility classes when they tried to squeeze through the tunnel to show their dogs what to do. The fastest was obviously an expert agility competitor completing the circuit in just nine seconds. Most took over a minute. Photo shows Jess with Tracey. Picture by Art’s Eye Photographic

to take place yesterday. The concern that has been raised is about the allocation of land at Setyres in the High Street, which is currently a commercial site. The site has been changed from a housing site allocation under neighbourhood plan policy 2 to a mixed use site allocation under neighbourhood plan policy 3. In a statement issued by the district council the councils said: “After much consideration the councils have decided to postpone the referendum to enable a further round of consultation to take place across the district so that every resident in the plan area will have the opportunity to comment on this proposed change. “Any comments that are received will go back to the examiner who will re-examine this point and then re-issue her report. “It is not thought that the postponement of the referendum will cause a significant delay to the adoption of the Plan. “All postal votes received remain unopened and will be confidentially destroyed. Everyone in Henfield Parish with a permanent postal vote will receive one automatically once the referendum is reorganised.”

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We are a large school with over 2000 students across one of the largest catchment areas in Sussex - this size enables us to offer the widest opportunities and a curriculum of breadth and depth that is core to our success. We offer nearly 30 subjects at GCSE and over 30 at A-Level. We have 3 different entry points for students into our school, Year 7, Year 9 & Year 12. Our listed building on our Church Street site for Years 7-8 offers the ideal nurturing transition between KS2 and KS4, a smaller stepping stone to the larger Shooting Field site for Years 9-13. We offer a 3 year KS4 which has led to excellent results at GCSE

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We have high ambitions to be one of the best schools in the country Our ‘Journey to Excellence’ is built on traditions of excellence and highest expectations, combined with a commitment to innovation and new thinking. We are determined to remain innovative and forward looking in our teaching, professional development, distributive leadership and curriculum design. We believe in the limitless potential of our students through intrinsic motivation, excellent teaching and purposeful effort. Intrinsic motivation requires students to believe in themselves, which is why we are embedding ‘Learning Characteristics’ at the core of our school. We encourage purposeful effort and support the skills of grit, growth-mindset, self-control, curiosity and zest that our students need to stake their claim to their exciting futures.

SIXTH FORM COLLEGE Our Sixth Form College, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, is one of the largest ‘in a school’ in the South of England, and a highly successful A Level specialist provider. Our A Level programme includes a broad range of academic and vocational courses together with BTEC Level 3.

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Blue India - “Undoubtedly, this is a fantastic restaurant”

Christine Doyle Restaurant Review When asked to do a restaurant review, there is nothing as appealing than knowing its Indian Cuisine. Mostly because it is my favourite of all foods and also it’s where I am the biggest critic. Some think an Indian meal is just that, ‘shall we go for an Indian?’ well for me it’s now ‘shall we go Blue India?’ I have not eaten here before, so this was a much anticipated meal, I took a good friend of mine, who

has frequented here and spoke very highly of the restaurant. Being vegetarian, Mim was a perfect partner for this occasion as I enjoy the difference in vegetarian dishes. As generous as I am in sharing, I was not going to forfeit my meat so I ended up a little more full! Firstly, what a fantastic building, located on Billingshurst high street in the beautifully listed premises, charming and full of character. This was complimented with friendly and helpful staff. We were taken to our table, at the front of the restaurant

with beams and a fireplace; it just added something special to ambience. We were offered drinks and the faithful poppadum’s - Can you review a poppadum? Oh yes! As the first offering it can set the president for the rest of my dining experience. I am sure I am not alone in experiencing the disappointment of greasy odd tasting poppadum’s and chewy onions salad. So both Mim and I know we were off to a good start when this arrived fresh crisp and delicious. Given the extensive menu, both

of us asked for a recommendations, I enjoy hot and flavoursome and I could ask for a better match than the ‘GURKHA REVENGE’ tender grilled chicken in garlic and chilli sauce, this was hot and full of flavour, selected from the chefs specials. This was served with a lovely mushroom Palau another firm favourite of mine and Bombay potato, and a fine sample too. Mim, also chasing her chilli fix was recommended the ‘Vegetarian Garlic Chilli’ this was also really tasty, with a good mix of veg, potato and spices.

The one thing that stands out is the texture and freshness of this dish, filling and not missing anything. I have to say, this is something that I would certainly have again, Undoubtedly, this is a fantastic restaurant, already proving popular with the locals. It’s not a surprise the great success they have enjoyed. After sampling their culinary delights you will agree that there is nothing but the best at Blue India. With signature dishes that got my attention, Mim and I have already booked to return!

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The Forest School Brings out the Best in Boys

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When you visit The Forest School you immediately sense the “Forest buzz” – it’s a welcoming, vibrant and energetic school, where pupils are happy and enthusiastic about their learning. Headteacher Siobhan Denning is proud of the boys and their achievements, and rightly so: “Achievement is at the heart of everything we do” says Headteacher Siobhan Denning, “we know how to bring out the best in boys; challenging, stimulating and inspiring them to want to learn, whilst at the same time giving them the space to develop and grow during their time here.” We’re delighted that year-on-year our boys achieve excellent GCSE results, whatever their starting point. I’m as proud of the boys who achieved – and in many cases exceeded - their expected grades as I am of those boys who left with ten or more A*/A grades. This reflects the high quality

of teaching and the excellent learning environment that the school offers. It also shows the high value we all put on hard work – staff and pupils alike.” However, there is so much more to becoming a Forest boy. There’s also a strong emphasis on developing the personal skills, on building positive relationships and supporting and helping each other. The ethos of the school creates a strong sense of belonging and a happy, safe and nurturing place enabling every pupil to achieve his potential. At Forest there are four small schools, called Communities, within the larger school and each is led by a non-teaching Community Leader, whose time is dedicated to ensuring the care and well-being of every pupil in their Community. “This structure allows us to know each of our pupils personally and to build positive and supportive relationships with their families.”

In addition to this pupils are in mixed-age tutor groups, known as Vertical Tutor Groups, a supportive system whereby older boys are able to guide younger pupils. “This is key to the excellent relationships that thrive throughout the school” Ms Denning added. “We truly believe that boys succeed when they feel happy, safe and secure.” The school culture of care and support begins before pupils even join. “What is an exciting time can also be a worrying time for both pupils and parents” said Community Leader Sue Perry. “It is important to us that every pupil is supported during the transition from Primary to Secondary School”. “Our relationship with our pupils and their parents begins in Year 5. As part of our Transition Programme there are plenty of opportunities to meet staff and pupils and to experience life at Forest.”

“It is also important that once here pupils settle in quickly and Discovery Week at the start of Year 7 plays a big part in this. Pupils spend the week at Lodge Hill Activity Centre and Southwater Country Park, learning together, making new friends and getting to know us” she added. Learning at Forest is all about educating the whole child. As well as a broad and balanced curriculum the school provides a wealth of opportunities beyond the classroom, including drama and music productions, inter-school competitions, trips, challenges and community projects. “Last year our science teams secured their place in the 2015 National Final of the STEM Fest competition, the Greenpower Team built and raced their electric car at Goodwood, we ran a fantastic number of activities for older members of our community, as well as offering a wealth of trips from a Maths trip to Paris, soccer in

Salou, white-water rafting in the Ardeche and skiing in Italy” said Gareth Good, Senior Assistant Headteacher. “These opportunities are fun and exciting; they broaden the boys’ outlook and help to build their confidence and independence. We want our boys to enjoy life and to leave us as confident, well rounded young men, ready for the exciting demands and challenges ahead of them” Siobhan Denning added. To really feel what life at Forest is like come and meet the pupils and staff. Prospective pupils, parents and members of the local community are warmly invited to visit the school during their Open Evening on Thursday October 3 between 5.30 and 8.00pm or by appointment during one of the Open Days Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 October. www.theforestschool.com Follow us on Twitter for all the latest news - @foresthorsham

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Dark Star announce Charity to receive 5p carrier bag proceeds from Pets Corner cooking competition West Sussex brewers, Dark Star Brewing Co, has announced a cooking with beer competition, to take place at their brewery tap, The Partridge, in Partridge Green. The company has invited budding chefs to produce a dish, cooked with beer, and enter it into their ‘Cooking with Beer’ competition, with judging to be held at the Partridge in Partridge Green. The competition will take place on September 27 – the ﬁnal day of the brewers annual green hop festival, Hopfest. The best dish will win a place on the menu at the Partridge and the award-winning chef will get to take home their weight in beer, direct from the brewery. ‘We’re really excited to see what entrants can come up with. They can enter any kind of dish - sweet, sa-

Sussex based charity, Canine Partners, is to receive all proceeds, from the sale of single-use plastic carrier bags sold at Pets Corner, when the new 5p charge law comes into eﬀect on October 5. As part of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ strategy to tackle waste and recycling, large retailers, employing 250 or more full-time employees, will need to charge their customers, a minimum of 5p, for most single-use plastic carrier bags from October. Dean Richmond, Managing Director at Pets Corner, said: “We are fully behind minimising un-

necessary wastage and are already committed to recycling 99% of our waste. We believe businesses have a responsibility to the community, which is why we support the wonderful people and genius dogs at Canine Partners. In addition to donating all the proceeds to the charity, we will no longer be providing small plastic bags to customers so that we can encourage them to minimise unnecessary usage.” Canine Partners was founded in 1990 and provides Assistance Dogs that are trained to help wheelchair users with a range of practical tasks. Cat Harvey, Trust and Corpo-

rate Manager at Canine Partners, added: “We are extremely grateful to Pets Corner for their incredibly generous support. Donating 5p per carrier bag to Canine Partners is a fantastic way of raising funds and awareness for the Charity. We look forward to continuing our successful charity partnership.” For more information about Pets Corner and Canine Partners, please visit www.petscorner. co.uk/charity#caninepartners

voury, hot or cold, as long as beer has been used to make up the dish – although we don’t mean just supping a pint in the kitchen as they cook! .... Hopfest will feature some fantastic locally sourced food, from the likes of Garlic Wood Farm and the Hungry Guest, so we thought it was the perfect opportunity to look for more gastronomic talent from West Sussex ‘ said Stephanie Chitty, Marketing Manager at Dark Star Brew Co. Judging for the event will take place from 5pm on September 27, at the Partridge in Partridge Green, and all entrants will need to bring their dish to the pub ready for 5pm. Dishes must be plated and dishes that need reheating, should be brought to the pub by 4.30pm. For more information, contact stephanie@darkstarbrewing.co.uk

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The second annual Hear- 100 people find jobs at the first skills fair Here! information day Do you have trouble hearing the television? Listening to music? Do you find people mumble? Do you work in a noisy environment? Now you can find out about all aspects of hearing and protecting this precious organ. Following on from the success of our inaugural Hear Here event last year we give you a unique opportunity to learn more about your hearing and the help available, being organised in Horsham on the 6th October. It is designed to raise awareness on all hearing related health issues and emphasise the need for hearing preservation, hearing loss prevention and hearing correction, including wax removal and the different procedures of dry wax removal, irrigation and microsuction. All safely conducted, using microscopes. Around 9 million people are hearing impaired in the UK and this figure is likely to rise. However, many people are reluctant to wear hearing aids due to not wanting to draw attention to a problem often associated with ageing. As a result only 2 million people wear a hearing aid and enjoy the benefits of

better hearing. This is a perfect opportunity to see how truly invisible modern solutions can be. That is why South East Hearing Care Centre, your local independent hearing healthcare experts are

hosting our second annual HearHere! Information day on the 6th October at Park Barn, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL. As there will be four of the world’s leading hearing aid manufacturers

present, what you can expect on the day are demonstrations of the latest technology, video-otoscopy, where a tiny camera is inserted into the ear and shows the outer ear canal and ear drum. Our experts on hand, to answers any questions you may have and advise on how to protect your ears against noise. Plus all the discreet hearing solutions and custom made ear protection products including the world’s ﬁrst and only extended wear hearing aid, Lyric, which can be worn for three months at a time without the need for batteries or daily insertion or removal and has been clinically proven to help alleviate the eﬀects of tinnitus. There will be light refreshments and information goody bags to take away on the day. South East Hearing Care Centres will be holding the Hear-Here! Information days annually across Kent and Sussex and are pleased that our second ever event will be in our home town Horsham For more information please visit www.hearingcarecentres.co.uk or phone 01403 218863 to register your interest.

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and important for both local people and the local economy’. One exhibitor, Ascot Care, said: “This is a good way to connect with the local public, to recruit and to promote your company’s service - a very good event’. Cleanscapes Ltd also found it a

The fair provided an opportunity for job seekers, those thinking of changing jobs, considering apprenticeships or setting up their own businesses to meet with some 40 diﬀerent employers positive event saying: ‘We were made very welcome and we have had a successful time. We hope to have many new members of staﬀ from this.” The council is considering organising another event in the future.

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More than 100 people came away with the prospect of a job from a job and skills fair in Horsham. About 400 people of all ages and circumstances attended Horsham District Council’s first “Jobs and Skills Fair” at the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham. The fair provided an opportunity for job seekers, those thinking of changing jobs, considering apprenticeships or setting up their own businesses to meet with some 40 different employers, recruiters and career advisors. The council said: “Feedback from exhibitors on the day was extremely positive, with at least 100 vacancies potentially being filled from the day’s visitors and the possibility of many more being filled in the days and weeks following the event.” The fair was organised by the council in partnership with The District Post, Horsham Job Centre Plus, Collyers College and the Federation of Small Businesses In total, over 600 opportunities were on offer for those visiting the fair. Cabinet member for the local economy Cllr Gordon Lindsay, who opened the fair, told exhibitors of the need to promote the many job vacancies that are available in the Horsham district, despite relatively low levels of unemployment compared to national jobless figures. He said: ‘Businesses are growing and to keep pace with their growth they need to fill vacancies at a local level. This type of event is very positive

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Ease away your stresses and strains at Horsham’s Cranfold Physical Therapy Centre!

A sparkling new physical therapy centre has opened in Foundry Lane, Horsham under the management of Wendyanne Harrison, a highly experienced and successful Chartered Physiotherapist. Cranfold Physical Therapy started in Cranleigh 16 years ago and provides facilities in other locations in the district but Wendyanne says: “We’ve been working in and around Horsham for some time and as our case load has increased we’re really delighted to

have our own bespoke centre. I live locally and love Horsham – it’s a vibrant growing town and we’re looking forward to helping more people here!” Horsham’s impressive new Cranfold Centre is a private multi-disciplined practice offering a comprehensive range of treatments. All of the physiotherapists are members of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and registered with the Health Professions Council. In addition to physiotherapy clients have access to a

sports medicine doctor, sports therapies, acupuncture, reflexology, remedial and lymphatic massages, podiatry and clinical pilates classes, too. Broadcaster John Inverdale took time out from his busy Rugby World Cup preparations to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony, saying: “I played rugby with Wendyanne’s husband Guy at Esher and opened their Centre in Cranleigh a few years ago and know this area well. Horsham is an excellent choice of place and I’m

sure that clients will really appreciate the clear, bright layout at this terrific new Centre. Never mind the World Cup – opening this Centre is the biggest event of the week!” The enthusiastic guests at the opening were welcomed by Cranfold’s exceptionally friendly team of experts and were clearly impressed by the state of the art equipment and the professionalism displayed, admiration for the facilities on view being appreciated with gasps of “amazing”

We are delighted to announce that we are now open for business in Grove House, Foundry Lane, Horsham Chartered and Experienced Physiotherapists Advanced Complementary Therapists Registered with BUPA & Other Insurance Companies Day and Evening Appointments Availability Within 48 Hours Specialists in Spinal, joint and soft tissue problems. Experienced in sports injuries. Brand new purpose designed premises with large studio for clinical classes

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and “fantastic!” Apart from private clients the Centre also deals with NHS GP referrals with “Getting You Back On Track” as the dictum. Wendyanne added: “We have ample parking spaces and invite people to come in to have a look round and discuss any health worries that we could assist with – our aim is to revitalise and energise clients. We have a great track record in doing that, so we look forward to making some new friends in Horsham!”

Friday 25 September 2015

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PUBLIC INQUIRY TO BE RESUMED At

Horsham Training Centre (Howard Room), Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2DN On Tuesday 29th September 2015 at 10.00am

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. Planning Inspectorate Reference: APP/Z3825/A/14/2220591 Contact point at the Planning Inspectorate: Melanie Dunn, 3/26 Hawk Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6PN. Tel: 0303 444 5695.

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 14th September 2015 and 18th 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/15/1725 Lifestyle Ford Old Guildford Road Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3NS Variation of condition 6 (DC/13/1126) Relating to opening hours Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/2057 100 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS Retrospective application for the construction of a glazed lobby to provide covered access to re-instated ground floor W.C. at the rear (Full Application) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/15/2058 100 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS Retrospective application for the construction of a glazed lobby to provide covered access to re-instated ground floor W.C. at the rear (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/15/1981 Gaveston Hall Nuthurst Street Nuthurst Horsham West Sussex RH13 6RG Change of use from mixed Use Classes C1 (guest accommodation) and C2 (residential institution) to a mixed use to include Use Classes C1, C2 and D2 (assembly and leisure) to allow for wedding ceremonies and receptions Reason for Advert: Major Development. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/15/1714 Churchgate House Church Street Rudgwick West Sussex To attach a defibrillator cabinet to the south wall of church gate house (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area.

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DC/15/1980 Longfield Manor Nursing Home West Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9LX Demolition of existing derelict bungalow. First floor extension over existing ground floor and new 2 storey wing extension to existing care home, providing 21 new bedrooms, assisted bathrooms and communal spaces Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/1984 Forest House Forest Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4HL Erection of 19 dwellings and associated access roads Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/1304 Lloyds Bank TSB Limited 37 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3ZA Careful demolition and rebuilding of rear yard flint wall (Affects the setting of a Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/15/1995 Land at Bax Close Storrington West Sussex Erection of 35 two storey dwellings comprising 8 x 2 bed, 12 x 3 bed, 12 x 4 bed, 3 x 5 bed with associated access works, associated infrastructure works, including a pumping station, landscaping and open space Reason for Advert: Major Development. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/2100 39 Friday Street Warnham Horsham West Sussex RH12 3QY Removal and replacement of front door of listed building (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/15/1999 Ivy Cottage Brighton Road Lower Beeding Horsham West Sussex RH13 6NH Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of two storey rear extension and associated internal works. Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

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DC/15/1713 Churchgate House Church Street Rudgwick West Sussex To attach a defibrillator cabinet to the south wall of church gate house (Full Planning) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/15/1974 Slate Barn Wyckham Lane Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YW Erection of greenhouse Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/2064 Land West of Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex Erection of 244 dwellings (including 54 retirement living apartments) with associated access, parking and landscape works pursuant to outline planning permission DC/14/0590 (Approval of Reserved Matters) Reason for Advert: Major Development. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/15/2045 Shyngells Sandhills Road Barns Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 0PU Internal alterations to the listed building to include the removal of a stud partition wall and strengthening of ceiling with steel beam, kitchen; the alteration of ceiling in en-suite bathroom; the removal of 2 x hardwood panels and replacement with safety glass, breakfast room; and the construction of a concrete floor in the kitchen and breakfast room. Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/14/2700 Land South of Buchan Hill Reservoir, Buchan Hill, Pease Pottage, West Sussex Erection of 48 dwellings (including 22 affordable dwellings) with associated access, parking and landscaping (Outline) Reason for Advert: Major Development. SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK SDNP/15/04625/FUL Beeding Court Shoreham Road Upper Beeding Proposal: Construction of a new driveway access to serve Beeding Court, utilising the existing crossover to the highway (A2037 Shoreham Road). Short section of the existing public footpath to be re-aligned adjacent to the new driveway entrance Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way.

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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Friday 25 September 2015

A selection of the latest jobs: Logistics Coordinator

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

Assistant Shop Manager - Horsham

WE’RE HIRING

STYLIST’S

24 hours per week over 3 days (inc min. alternate Saturdays) £14,000.00 per annum pro rata You will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating all activities of the shop. Duties include management of staff and volunteers, sorting and pricing of stock, merchandising, security of the shop and its contents and maintaining records of transactions. You’ll have experience of working in a customer care environment and have a flexible, enthusiastic, hands-on approach. Access to your own transport will be useful for travel to our other shops. To apply, please go to our website: www.stch.org.uk and go to the ‘join us’ link for full details. For an application pack, please call the HR Department on 01293 447372 (answer phone), or email jobs@stch.org.uk

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Tuesday 6th October 2015, 10am – 4.00pm

No experience needed for Care Assistants

HR Business Partner (Charity Sector)

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

Financial Accountant

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

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

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

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

Compliance Supervisor Full Time/Horsham/ Salary Negotiable

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

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

Customer Service Consultant

10/08/2015 11:53

Recruitment Day We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Care Assistants and Nurses

Trainee Estate Agents/ Lettings Agents

We provide: • • • • • • •

Full and Part Time permanent vacancies Bank staff Fantastic training opportunities Friendly and positive working environment Excellent career prospects Competitive salary Uniforms

Applicants must bring their CV and be eligible to work in the UK.

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

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

Trainee Sales Negotiator

Full Time/Horsham/Competitive base salary + commission

Various Positions

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

Warehouse Assistant

Temporary/Horsham/Up to £6.50 per hour

HR and Training Administrator

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

Legal Secretary

Full Time/Horsham/circa £20,000

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Friday 25 September 2015

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 25 September 2015

POSCHE STORE

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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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

Friday 25 September 2015

Entertainment Horsham District

Crazy Glue offers honesty, humour and heart

Gig Guide Friday 25 September Trailer Trash (21.00) The Star, Roffey (01403 259890) Catfish Blues Band (20.30) Printers Playhouse, Eastbourne (07947422397) Saturday 26 September The Firm (20.30) The Malt Shovel, Horsham (01403 252302) Borrowed Time (20.30) The Windmill, Crawley (01293 519404) Sunday 27 September Horsham Folk Club (20.00 - Jaywalkers, Admission £8. Members £5. Under 21s Free.) The Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham Stan’s Showcase (19:30) The Anchor Hotel, Horsham (01403 250640) Thursday 1 October Open Mic with Stan (20:30) The Malt Shovel, Horsham (01403 252302) Listings kindly supplied by www.horsham-rocks.co.uk

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Single Shoe Productions embark on a nineteen venue, Arts Council England backed tour of their touching and critically acclaimed theatre piece, Crazy Glue. This autumn, fresh off their celebrated performances at Germany’s Recklinghausen Festival and Physi-

cal Festival Chicago, London-based, Single Shoe Productions, will launch their debut tour of England and will reach The Studio at the Capitol, on October 2. Inspired by awardwinning author Etgar Keret’s short story of the same name, Crazy Glue sees Tomas & Smith communicat-

ing, solely through sound effects and their own invented language, as they tell a universal story of love and loss. When a newly wed couple find their first love has given way to the thornier terrain of married life, they discover how far they will go

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to fix their relationship, even when it seems beyond repair. The physical comedy of Buster Keaton, combines the with the madcap absurdity of Looney Tunes, as Single Shoe Productions plunge into the mad, messy, sticky side of love. The project first began in June of 2012, when Co-Artistic Director, Tomas, discovered the short story on Smith’s bookshelf. Now, after three years of devising with seven international collaborators, Crazy Glue - the show inspired by that discovery - has toured to popular and critical acclaim, across three countries. “As we explored Etgar Keret’s short story, we were intent on creating a universally accessible piece. What developed, was a theatrical language that blends the physicality of silent films, with cartoon-like sound effects. When we then paired this language with complex themes of love and loss, we were excited at how it allowed us to focus on them with honesty, openness and humour.” They're a happy couple with a car in the garage, a chicken in the pot and a child on the way. But is that enough to make true love stick? Crazy Glue is a wordless play about the mad, messy, sticky side of marriage, told through physical comedy, mime and a 1930's soundtrack. Coming to The Capitol Theatre on the 2nd October.

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Des O’Connor comes to The Capitol The Capitol will be delighted to welcome one of the UK’s greatest performers, the incomparable Des O'Connor, in his brand new show celebrating the stage and screen career of this show-business legend. Des entertains as only he can, whilst bringing to life stories of legendary personalities, with whom he has shared the stage, through a fascinating show-reel of clips, featuring entertainment greats including: Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Morecambe & Wise, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Pavarotti, Oliver Reed, Shirley Bassey, Will Smith, Robert Redford and many, many more. A unique and unforgettable evening of music, laughter and iconic moments of Television Gold! Tickets, for performance on October 11, available by contacting the Capitol Box Oﬃce.

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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 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.

Four women who beat breast cancer are hosting a coffee morning to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Thursday October 1. Clare Davison, is donating the use of Sedgwick Park House for the event and is working alongside a group of dedicated cancer survivors, to help support the vital work being done by Macmillan. Susan Michaelis, who took part in the previous years coffee morning fundraiser, was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2013. Now she wants to help others to overcome the illness. She said: “Cancer has effected all of our lives directly or indirectly and we urge the community to join us in the push to beat it. “Too many people have their lives impacted and we all need to do more.” Susan and Clare decided to host the coffee morning alongside Esther Clark, Louise Blair Rains and Melanie Hurley after Cancer Research revealed that 1 in 2 UK residents will develop cancer at some point in their lives. The event will run from 9.30 am until 1 pm and costs a small donation of £5. The donation includes a welcoming coffee and cake with free park-

ing and access to the ground ﬂoor of the house and open garden of Sedgwick House. Further details are available on

coﬀee.macmillan.org.uk or alternatively you can send an email to Susansusan@susanmichaelis. com

STEVE PARRISH Friday 2 October 7.30pm Steve Parrish raced at the highest level of motorcycle racing, becoming British Champion in 1976. His life has been full of scrapes, near misses and funnies including riding Barry Sheene’s bike to qualifying for the world champion. Join him in this non-stop show as he delivers a fantastically funny evening of true life and fun stories.

On Screen @ The Capitol

A WALK IN THE WOODS (15)

THE MARTIAN (12A)

EVEREST 2D (12A)

DEATH OF A GENTLEMAN (12A): Sunday 27 September 5pm

FAMILY FILM FUN: HOME (U) Saturday 26 September 10.30am - £2.50

Friday 25 September 2015

Events

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EVENT OF THE WEEK CHRIST’S HOSPITAL CHORAL SOCIETY SHOW November 14

Come along to Christ’s Hospital School’s performance at St. Mary’s Church for a fantastic night of music. The show will be on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30pm. Refreshments available. Show In aid of SHOOTING STAR CHASE Tickets: £10: £9 (concessions) :£8 (Friends): £4 (children) Tel: 01403 247434 OR on the Door

VILLAGE MARKET 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

ST MARY’S ART EXHIBITION

CLOUD TREE COFFEE SHOP

CATSTRAVAGANZA

September 25 - 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 25 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 26 Cats Protection Horsham & District Branch will be at the Roﬀey Millennium Hall, Crawley Road, Horsham from 1.30 - 3.30pm. On sale will be home-made cakes, CP gifts and more! Entry to the event is free but donations (including cat food & litter) are warmly received. For more info please see our website: www.cats.org.uk/horsham

BOUNTIFUL BOTANICS

HISTORIC CLOTHING DAY

WEDNESDAY GROUP

RAFA COFFEE MORNING

September 26 - 27 Wakehurst Place, home to the largest seed bank in the world, have announced the line-up of their exciting NEW ‘Bountiful Botanics’ Festival. Talks and tours cost £5 each and children go FREE. In order to book your tickets for talks/demonstrations and for further information, please visit www.kew.org/bountiful

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.

September 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 30 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.

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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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Friday 25 September 2015 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

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Town Centre Fair set to return as part of Horsham Sports Club Firework Festival Following the decision to end the half-term Autumn traditional fair in Horsham Town Centre in 2012, Horsham Sports Club has worked towards the return of this family event on their town centre ground in Cricketfield Road, Horsham. Because of the success of last year’s sold-out firework event a decision was made to increase the size of the fair and this will be included as part of this year’s firework festival on Saturday 31 October 2015. Last year, hundreds of children and their families flocked to the club ground to sample the food stalls, enjoy the rides and of course the magnificent firework display by Aurora Fireworks. Family Fun, Fair, Food and Fireworks.

Horsham brewery, Hepworths, will be providing a variety of ales and the well established local Harris’ fairground will include traditional faireground music, dodgems, carousel, paratrooper ride and small children’s rides and stalls This year’s event will include a selection of local street food outlets offering a range of foods such as hog roast, Malaysian curry, chilli, gourmet sausages and burgers, noodles and pizzas and, not forgetting those with a sweet tooth…pancakes/crepes, donuts and a pick and mix. Horsham brewery, Hepworths, will be providing a variety of ales and the well established local Harris’ fairground will include traditional fairground music, dodgems, carousel, paratrooper ride and small children’s rides and stalls. After the firework display you will be able to enjoy a performance in the club by local 80’s cover band, Cinnamon Street, which is included in the entrance price. Avoid Disappointment - Tickets now on sale. The event sold-out last year and restricted ground capacity means that ticket sales this year will be on a firstcome first-served basis with early bird tickets available from 31 August 2015 at £4.00 per person for the first 2000 .Ticket prices increase to £6.00 per person thereafter prior to the event and an on-the-gate price of £9.00 per person should any tickets remain. Free entry to all children under the age of 5. Tickets are available from: Horsham Sports Club office and bar (tel: 01403 254628); M&J News in Denne Road; Capitol Theatre and on-line via www. horshamsportsclub.com The event is generously supported by Berkeley Homes, Lifestyle Ford, Vision Express, Barclays, The District Post, Strategic Internet Consulting and Strutt & Parker

Friday 25 September 2015

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Situated in a semi-rural location in Fryern Park, formerly the grounds of Fryern Hall which were landscaped in 1911. The private road that leads to the property on the western side of the village has the original West Lodge Cottage at the end. A gravel drive then leads to Fryern Court which then passes the tennis court and outbuildings before terminating with an inner courtyard, turning circle and water feature. There is ample parking for several vehicles, triple garaging with two further open bays. A former stable block has been converted to alternate use, presently games room, workshop, kitchen, office and fitness room. All of the stables can easily be converted back for equestrian use. Internally, all the reception rooms are well appointed and provide excellent space for entertaining, including the fantastic games room and snooker room. There are four reception rooms and all, apart from the study, have a southerly aspect. The sitting room measures 22' 10 x 14' 10 with bay window and double French doors to the patio, a particular feature being the large inglenook fireplace with Jetmaster fire. The family room has beamed ceilings and measures 20' 2 x 11' 6 and opens through French doors to the conservatory. The dining room, again has a bay window and features French marble fireplace, overlooks the rear patio and swimming pool. There are six sizeable bedrooms, three with en suite and a family bathroom. The family bathroom and two of the en suites have been refitted in recent years. The west wing first floor comprises bedroom with en suite shower room, refitted kitchen and sitting room, all of which can be accessed from the main house or via its own front door and entrance hall. Outside, there is a separate laundry room with WC. The gardens are a delightful feature but well stocked with colourful plants, shrubs and mature trees. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool and summerhouse and at the bottom of the garden is a delightful area of woodland. A really sizeable and flexible property set along a quiet and peaceful private road and should be viewed to appreciate the position and setting. For more information or to arrange a viewing, call the team at Fowlers, Storrington on 01903 745844.

Friday 25 September 2015

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Friday 25 September 2015

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

Rosewood House is a spacious 5 bedroom detached home, with distinctive timber and render detailing reflecting the rich architectural heritage of Storrington.

Price

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Price correct at time of going to press. Total gross area: 2746 ft2.

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Friday 25 September 2015

The Causeway | Horsham | West Sussex

OPULENT LIVING IN THE HEART OF HORSHAM Nine exclusive apartments, finished to a superb specification, featuring quality design with a contemporary twist and town centre parking. Prices from ÂŁ275,000 to ÂŁ735,000

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JUST RELEASED - 6 The Causeway. This is a stunning three bedroom, split level town apartment with over 1700 sq ft of luxury accommodation and direct views over the beautiful and historic Causeway. With the last few apartments remaining, the exclusive Press House gives purchasers the opportunity to call this iconic part of Horsham their home, giving convenient access to modern leisure and retail opportunities, set against an historic backdrop and only an hour from London by train.

To find out more, call our New Homes team on 0800 0933305 www.presshouse-apartments.co.uk www.guyleonard.co.uk

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Friday 25 September 2015

Summertime and the living is easy

Last summer Hamptons International let a property every 12Â˝ minutes. With even more potential tenants looking to rent through us this year, allow us to take the stress out of letting your property. Hamptons Horsham 01403 342101 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com www.hamptons.co.uk Figures from June to September 2014 and June 2015 Hamptons International data based on a five day week and a nine hour working day.

Friday 25 September 2015

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Horsham CC’s Barry Peay wins an OSCA Cricket Martin Read – Sports Reporter Horsham Cricket Club’s Barry Peay has been honoured with an OSCA (Outstanding Services to Cricket Award), presented by Sussex County Cricket Club CEO Zac Toumazi at a ceremony at the County Ground, Hove. The organisers stressed that the recipient had to be someone who had

“made an outstanding diﬀerence for a substantial period” and Horsham Chairman John Carter told the District Post: “Apart from doing a fabulous job organising our annual County Festival for many years, Barry has been an active member since the 1960s when he was an excellent opening bat. He’s one of the three trustees of the club, deals with fund raising and still umpires to a very high standard. This accolade is richly deserved – I can’t think of any-

one better to receive it.” Barry said: “This is a great compliment to Horsham Cricket Club and I’m pleased to accept it on that basis, following in the footsteps of our present and past Presidents – Hugh Thomas and John Dew.” Barry will now attend a special lunch at Lord’s where he will be one of the representatives from 38 counties up for consideration for a national award.

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Good news for Horsham Cricket Club Cricket Martin Read – Sports Reporter Estimated accounts for this year’s Sussex County Cricket Festival at Horsham have been released, indicating a profit of approximately £8,000 – Horsham Cricket Club’s share of which is £2,000. These figures are the profit from entrance and parking payments and do not include raffle collections on the ground and income from the tea marquee. While the figures are modest, they are greeted with some relief by Horsham Cricket Club as losses were feared because the four day game versus Nottinghamshire

was over in three and the main money spinner – the attractive Sunday one day cup game against Lancashire – was abandoned without a ball bowled, resulting in loss of revenue through two days of inactivity. However, looking ahead and more optimistically, the much-vaunted suggestions for revision of the domestic county schedule, opposed by Sussex, will not be implemented in 2016. The proposals had included a reduced number of championship matches, which could have adversely aﬀected Horsham’s chances of staging a four day game, calling the very viability of the Festival into question.

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With positive vibes coming from Hove, Horsham Festival organiser Barry Peay told the District Post: “The situation for 2016 looks better than it might have been, but the format for next year remains uncertain. There is the possibility of the county season starting earlier, perhaps in the UAE, and the way in which the different competitions are to be fitted in to the crowded domestic schedule has yet to be decided. We are hopeful for the continuation of the Festival along previous lines but await the late November announcement of the provisional fixtures for 2016 with considerable interest”. Cycling Martin Read - Sports Reporter Cycling is more popular than ever with many enjoying going on rides. But, some rides are longer than others as Horsham Cycling’s Colin Curryer will attest, having just completed an epic London to Paris run, by far the longest challenge that he has ever undertaken. 300 miles in four days may sound like purgatory but 39 year old Colin had a special reason for tackling the ride: “My dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s a few years ago so I’ve been looking for ways of fund raising for that cause. I love cycling, enjoy a challenge and London to Paris has always held an allure that I can’t quite explain.” Colin took his preparation seriously

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Despite poor weather the Horsham Cricket Festival made a profit with a “dry 100” – that number of days alcohol free, combined with healthy energy foods and considerably in excess of 1,000 miles in training. Nevertheless, he was understandably apprehensive as the big day approached, exacerbated by the 5am alarm call, until after setting off from Blackheath with a sizeable group of riders, adrenaline quickly got him going. The weather was generally kind (except when the heavens opened en route to Dover). Colin, though, said: “Day three was the toughest. It was flat across the Somme battlefields but the two full days already in my legs and the relentlessly flat landscape dragged. I never thought I’d miss hills!” Yet, despite the toll on his body, Colin found the ride slightly easier than expected and managed to escape without too many physical and mechanical

problems after surviving a scare when the front grill of an oncoming lorry loomed menacingly. But the elation of finishing down the Champs Elysees from the Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower richly compensated for the demanding preparations and the rigours of the ride, Colin saying: “It was quite emotional! My main thoughts were with my dad who had inspired me to do the ride.” After the return on Eurostar had provided some welcome respite Colin was pleased to be reunited with his wife. He has raised over £1600 towards his £2000 target – anyone wishing to contribute can do so through https:// www.justgiving.com/Colin-Curryer1 Would Colin consider another long ride? “Not sure! Paris to Geneva or Venice to Rome appeal, but I need to get my breath back first!”.

Borough gave Gillingham a roasting Horsham Joggers love to be by the seaside Saturday September 19 – London 3 South East Pulborough 33 - 5 Gillingham Anchorians Rugby Martin Read – Sports Reporter Pulborough started their new season in the best possible way with a strong bonus point win – beating their Kent opponents convincingly. At half time Borough led 21-5 after Gillingham had crossed the line right on the whistle, their only success in a game dominated by the

hosts. Team Manager Roger Hunt said: “What an absolute cracker to get our season going! Brad Game scored two tries and Dan Bullock, Dan Paige and Frazer Oliphant-Hope one each, with Frazer kicking all of the conversions. There’s been some comings and goings among the players, mainly due to taking up and returning from university placements, but we played very well. We need to tighten up on a few disciplinary things, such as oﬀ sides and giving away silly penalties, but we’re very pleased with the start we made.

And the ﬁne weather enabled us to launch our season in style with a post match hog roast after Gillingham rocked up with a full coach and enough players for a second team friendly!” Tomorrow (Saturday Sept 26) Pulborough travel to Beckenham to take on Old Dunstonians, who were beaten 21-12 by Eastbourne last week. Pulborough Team: Blunden, Denman, Clay, Nicholls, Reed, Bullock, Ledra, Hodkins, Hoey, F. OliphantHope, Game, Burﬁend, Curtis, Miller, Paige. Subs: Scrase, G. OliphantHope, Ledra.

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Athletics Phil Liberman – Horsham Joggers Horsham Joggers M50 team competed at the South of England relays at Aldershot on Sunday a road relay of four 6K legs. The team finished 4th a tantalising 17 seconds off of a bronze third place. The men fought hard with times of Steve Wigmore 22.05, Bryan Camfield 21.37, Dean Angell 22.02 and Pete O'Connell 21.55.

Also 16 runners took to the seaside on a lovely day to compete in the latest Sussex Grand Prix race at Hove over 10k Mal Thornton was ﬁrst Jogger home in 38.48 followed by Harry Wilcox 39.42, Raﬀ Vitale 40.18, Paul Yokom 44.19, Brian Frost 44.25, Janine Littler 45.56, Matthew Payne 46.45, Ian Wilcox 49.45, Penny Barron 50.52, Amanda Sullivan 53.06, Margaret Wadman 57.23, Lorraine Hunter 58.05, Paul Chandler 59.50, Mike Duplock 1.01.53, Amanda Avery 1.04.42 and Claire Burrows 1.07.29.

‘Hurst end season with win Bowls Keith Barraclough – Billingshurst BC Billingshurst visited Hawth for their final match of the season and got away to a fine start. The visitors, being 15 up at tea, continued to score freely in the second half and, aided by a count of 7, finished up winning by 34 shots with

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Gulf in class evident in Horsham’s heavy defeat Photos by Bruce Elliot

Horsham were heavily beaten at Tunbridge Wells Saturday September 19 - London 2 South East Tunbridge Wells 75 – 29 Horsham Rugby Richard Ordidge – Horsham RUFC In their ﬁrst league game of the season away to Tunbridge Wells, Horsham faced a reality check of what they can expect to face in London 2 South East following promotion from Lon-

don 3 South East. The gulf in standard between the two leagues was clearly evident as pre-season favourites Tunbridge Wells ran out 75 – 29 winners over visitors Horsham. In mitigation, Horsham were missing inspirational captain Paul Talbot, as well as Arun Thompson and Andy Gray in the back row who would have tightened up Horsham’s defence. There was little sign of what was to

Declan Nwachukwu tackling against Tunbridge Wells follow in the ﬁrst quarter. After Chaz Spence scored for Tunbridge Wells under the posts, Horsham’s Tom Johnson slotted a penalty and then on 19 minutes Johnny Ordidge was ﬁrst to react to a loose ball running in under the posts from 20 yards. With the try converted Horsham were leading 10-7 and it appeared to be game on. This brought Tunbridge Wells to their senses. Horsham found themselves being cut to shreds as they con-

ceded a further ﬁve tries in 20 minutes before half time from Tom George, Ben Kennard, Nick Doherty, Hayden Pope and Charlie Harding. Only some brave last ditch tackling from Will Bell and Declan Nwachukwu kept the scoreline down to 40-10 at the break. Horsham started the second half brightly and after some good handling in the three quarters, Bell and Nwachukwu combined well for Bell to sprint down the left touchline from

halfway to score. The mini revival was short lived however as Spence, Harding and Lennin Malifa ran in further tries to the take the score to 61-17 after 55 minutes. After a succession of penalties and two yellow cards, Simon Gaynor scored from a pushover scrum to reduce the deficit. Shortly afterwards Nwachukwu raced through to score from the halfway line for the bonus point try to reduce the deficit to 61-29 but then Harding returned to the field and fly half Pope both scored their second tries to complete the scoring. Horsham coach Richard Bell was reflective in defeat. “We started well but we did not read situations and they executed a simple game plan very well running at our weak areas. At times I felt we looked flat in the midfield area but Declan, Will Bell and Richard Tredgett stood out for their tackling. The league will be tough this year and we now know the level that is required. We haven’t become a bad side overnight. We will work harder at training this week and you will see a different Horsham next Saturday.” Horsham face Lewisham based Old Colfeians at home tomorrow (Saturday Sept 26). Old Colfeians narrowly beat Ashford in their first league match. Horsham team: Bell, Hart (James Whiting 25) Ordidge, Tom Johnson, Nwachukwu, James Johnson, Mills, Brady, Grantham-Hill, Barber (Fairs 55) Jonny Whiting, Green (Plumpton55) Tredgett, Fisher, Gaynor.

Junior football round up Horsham Sparrows U14 and U16 girls complete German football tour Junior Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor

Copthorne U12 0 - 3 Chesworth Rovers U12 Chesworth Rovers visited Copthorne in the first round of the Frank Giess Memorial Cup. In a tense first half neither team could press home an advantage, Chesworth’s defenders Callum and Jake held firm as did the Copthorne keeper. In the second half Fletch opened the scoring having been brought down in the box. Toby and Josh also netted for Chesworth to give them a 0 - 3 away win. Hurspierpoint Colts U15 0 - 11 Chesworth Rovers U15 Chesworth Rovers overcame a plucky Hurstpierpoint side that tried to play the game the right way and continued to do so until the final whistle in this Fred Sparkes Cup tie. After a slow start once Chesworth scored the floodgates opened resulting in them scoring eight goals in the last 20 minutes of the first half with Michael Murray bagging four, Ewan Rennison two, Connor Jones one and an own goal completing the first half strikes. Chesworth were well held by Hurstpierpoint for much of the second half however Jones and Rennison scored again, with Tim Bennett and Ben Peppercorn, opening his Chesworth account, rounding off the scoring for a comfortable win. Horsham Sparrows Under 9 – The first game of the season saw the team play away to Partridge Green. Both games went the way of the hosts but the teams played well. Under 12 – Lost at home to Lower Beeding and Handcross. The first half ended goalless after both teams cancelled each-other out. The away

side scored early in the second half and then doubled their lead through an unfortunate own goal. Sparrows rallied to hit the bar and go close but could not make the required breakthrough. MOTM was debutant Leo. Under 15 – The team hosted division A side Brockham Badgers and conceded two early goals then rallied with a goal from George V. The second half remained close with Brockham getting a third in the last few minutes. This was a strong performance by the whole team that capped by a man of the match Harry M. Under 16 – The U16 Boys team faced their first defeat of the season as they hosted Steyning Town Community, in the first round of the Edwin Hill Cup Competition. Marcus O scored for Sparrows but Steyning replied with two goals to lead 2-1 at half time. Sparrows fortunes changed early in the second half as Steyning took their third goal, followed by two more to a full time score of 5-1. Man of the match was Jack B. Under 11 girls – To start the season, the League arranged a mini tournament which was the girl’s very first games for the club. With 2 wins out of 3 they acquitted themselves admirably and had will now progress to the next mini league games Under 14 girls – Travelled to Worthing for their first game of the season buoyed by the success of their Germany tour and with 2 players making debuts. A deflected shot opened the scoring for Worthing who grabbed a second before half time. Two further Worthing goals in the second half gave Worthing a 4-0 victory. There were good debuts from Liberty and Charley but girl of the game was Ella T with a strong performance in midfield.

Horsham Sparrows girls with players from FFC Montabaur Junior Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor Following a visit to Sparrows day last year by German club FFC Montabaur twenty girls from Sparrows U14 & U16 teams went on a return visit. After a ten hour coach trip the Sparrows arrived at their destination of the Youth Hostel in Montabaur, Germany where they met their host and Chief Executive of FFC Montabaur, Alfred Muellers. The ﬁrst game for the Sparrows U14 side was against local team TUS Ahrbach. The facilities were fabulous

and everyone was made to feel very welcome. In an exciting game both teams acquitted themselves really well but the German team came out victorious. The following day both teams got to don their kits in games against the host’s team of FFC Montabaur. The U14’s had a much deserved victory with great performances throughout the team but the U16’s came up against an extremely skilful and disciplined side who play at the top level for their age, despite losing the game the U16’s kept trying right to the ﬁnal whistle. The next day everyone travelled to

Andernach for the U16’s final game. Again the facilities were exceptional but this time the teams were more evenly matched and the Sparrows girls finished the first half with a 2-0 lead. However the second half saw some missed opportunities for Sparrows and the German girls fought back to tie the game 2-2. In between the football the girls went on tours of Montabaur, Koblenz and had a river boat tour on the Rhine. The club thank the German FA, who part funded the trip, and especially Alfred Mueller and FFC Montabaur for making it a week to remember.

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Samir Hadi hits Horsham’s fourth Saturday September 19 - SCFL Premier Division Horsham 4 – 1 Lancing Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor Lancing came to Gorings Mead heading the table with a 100% record. They left - still heading the table -

but with their perfect start in tatters after being torn apart by a very ﬂuent and clinical Horsham side. Having only conceded ﬁve goals in their opening seven matches, Lancing uncharacteristically fell behind after three minutes when their ‘keeper Callum Fidler allowed a straightforward Joe Shelley downward header to go under him and

Horsham Skipper Joe Shelley opens the scoring cross the line. For a ‘keeper with such a decent record this season Fidler again was at fault seven minutes later when he allowed a Darren Boswell cross to go unchallenged and then hesitated to allow Terry Dodd to scramble the ball past him for 2-0. Straight from the restart Lancing showed a bit of the form that has given them such a high ﬂying start

when Lewis Finney got behind the Hornets defence and beat Gareth Williams with a well taken finish to reduce the deficit. In the 34th minute Horsham regained the two goal buffer when in similar style to the Lancing goal Boswell got behind the visitor’s defence and made no mistake with only the stranded Fidler to beat. Horsham

continued to press and came close to a fourth through both Dodd and Pamment but were unable to add to the score before the break. Despite a short early spell in the second half where Lancing looked dangerous the Hornets continued to dominate the play. Horsham got their reward with a fourth goal that eﬀectively ended the match as a contest in the 62nd minute when substitute Samir Hadi connected with a Shelley head on to stab the ball over the line oﬀ the post. In the unusual position of being 4-1 down the visitors become frustrated collecting a couple of yellow cards and a straight red for Ben Bowra after he caught Jordan Clarke with a late tackle with ten minutes remaining. Horsham saw out the last minutes in comfortable fashion to take all three points from this dominant and decisive win over a good side and to earn back the badge of championship favourites. Horsham team: Williams, Hunt (Alex Duncan 73 mins) Knee, Clarke, Jones, Farmer (Gilbert 69 mins) Shelley, Lewis, Dodd, Pamment, Boswell (Hadi 58 mins).

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Much the same was to follow in the second half with Bhujun and Godfrey going close for Heath and Chester again producing heroics in goal to once again deny Dallaway. Football A reshuffle following an injury to Dave Smith – Sports Editor the influential Ollie Moore unsettled Heath and gave the home side Broadbridge Heath had an inspired increased possession in midfield. display from goalkeeper Michael Again Chester was called on to keep Chester to thank for this away his side in the game, this time draw that extended their tipping a shot from Scott unbeaten run to six Taylor over the bar. hael Chester was c i ou -M games. Chester was finally t r s e ta st Chances came beaten in the n e h and went for 84th minute both sides in when a foul the openin the area ing twenty by Familminutes; ton was Familton, punished Andrade with a and the penalty in-form that TayBhujun lor desfor Heath patched and twice passed the Grenall had Heath man efforts for the of the match hosts, one of for the equalwhich forcing the iser. There was first of a number of still time for Bhujun fine stops from keeper and Mcdermott to have Chester. secured all three points but the On 22 minutes however it was final whistle left each team with a Heath who grabbed the opening goal. deserved point apiece. Tom Familton played a long pass into Heath Manager Steve Painter said the path of Scott Weller on the left of his keeper, “Michael (Chester) was flank, the Heath midfield player cut superb today one particular save to inside a defender and hit a right foot his right was unbelievable. We didn’t shot wide of home ‘keeper Collick. play well and we were hanging on The home side rallied and Chesat times but on this pitch they will ter was called upon to pull off an incause a lot of team’s problems but credible save from Uckfield’s Steve despite that we should have won the Dallaway. Then what looked a cergame in the final minute”. tain penalty when Merv Bhujun was Heath team: M.Chester, Robindragged back in the area was turned son (Sultan 70), Wicking, S.Chester, down by referee Humphries leaving Familton, Waddingham, Moore (McHeath to go into the break with their Dermott 55), Godfrey, Andrade, Bhuslender lead. jun, Weller (Legrange 80).

YM's goalscorer Sam Schaaf in action at Worthing Utd Saturday September 19 - SCFL Premier Division Worthing United 0 - 1Horsham YMCA Football Tom Norris – Football Reporter Horsham YMCA extended their unbeaten start to the season to twelve games last Saturday, as they battled to a narrow 1-0 Premier Division win away at Worthing United. Sam Schaaf’s ﬁrst half strike was enough to separate the two teams, but YM manager Peter Buckland was disappointed with his side’s ‘tired’ display. “It was another under par performance, but three points. We won’t appreciate the three points from this game until the end of the season, and

we might look back and remember the day that we were not very good at Worthing United, but won. They (Worthing) actually surprised me somewhat. I wouldn’t say that they were a better footballing side than us, but they worked harder. A lot of our players weren’t quite at it today. We’re only a dozen games in, but to me some of them looked tired. We definitely looked lethargic.” The hard working hosts were perhaps deserving of a point, but three frantic first half minutes in an otherwise uneventful encounter ultimately decided the fixture. After some early Worthing pressure, visitors’ defender Luc Doherty’s searching ball forward freed Nick Sullivan and he was upended in the penalty area by Grant Philpott. Dan Sullivan’s resulting spot kick was then saved by

Mavericks’ goalkeeper Matt Evans, although the drama wasn’t finished yet. The stopper immediately rolled the ball out to Philpott, but he was robbed of possession by striker Sullivan, returning to the field from the corner flag following treatment on the sideline, who squared for Schaaf to tap home from close range. Buckland concluded: “It was a disappointing performance, but it’s not a disaster. I said to the players before the game that I couldn’t see us conceding, and I can’t really recall anything too close to them scoring, so it was just a question of nicking a goal or two.” YM Team: Fox, D. Sullivan, Doherty, Gathern, Evans, Dugdale (c), Hunter (Gedling 62), D. Brown, N. Sullivan, Wright (Hibbert 43), Schaaf. Unused subs: White, Hosier.

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Slick Horsham looking good as they hit seven football

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Tuesday September 22 - SCFL Premier Division Horsham v Wick & Barnham Following the emphatic demolition of table toppers Lancing at the weekend the Hornets welcomed third bottom Wick & Barnham United to Gorings Mead on Tuesday evening and gave them an even bigger thumping. Horsham dominated from start to finish, knocking seven past visiting ‘keeper Billy Nash in a display that demonstrated that manager Dom Di Paolo has the Hornets buzzing. Another early goal set Horsham on their way as it did last weekend. This time Jordan Clark began and finished a fine move to put his side 1-0 with 5 minutes gone.

The visitors had to use one of only two substitutes they had available and were then soon two down. Minutes after Darren Boswell had an effort well saved by Nash the Horsham man picked out Joe Shelley who, with only the ‘keeper to beat, found the bottom corner. Immediately upon the restart Horsham gained possession and after a good passing Samir Hadi put Bradley Lewis through to make it 3-0 with 27 minutes played. Just before the break the visitors had their first shot on goal; an effort by Wick’s Joe Matthews being comfortably saved by ‘keeper Williams to leave the Hornets a coasting three goals to the good at half time. If the match was not over at half time it was within 2 minutes of the restart when a good pass from Terry Dodd put Boswell in on the ‘keeper Nash who he rounded and finished in superb fashion. Three minutes later it was Dodd’s turn to get on the score sheet when after an error in the visitors shell-shocked defence he made

it 5-0 from close range. Dodd was then replaced by Scott Murfin but the change never put the Hornets out of their stride as the continued to pound the Wick defence. Just under the hour it was six when Boswell hit his second and probably the best goal of the match. Again through one on one with Nash he dummied the stranded ‘keeper before chipping him to find the net for a superbly taken goal. The goals for the evening came to an end in the 65th minute when Adam Hunt’s cross was met by substitute Murfin who’s shot was blocked only to fall to the waiting Shelley who was left to tap in number seven. A number of chances came and went for Horsham to hit double figures but in the end seven proved to be the magic number. Tomorrow (Saturday Sept 26) Horsham visit the leagues whipping boys St Francis Rangers, who lost 0-11 at home to Pagham last weekend. Perhaps this Saturday the Hornets will hit double figures; playing as they have in the last two matches you wouldn’t bet against it.

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Zealand fly-half, Dan Carter, no. 8 Kieran Read, scrum-half Aaron Smith and hooker Keven Mealamu. Last weekend two young Christ’s For the next hour the young hopeHospital rugby players had the opfuls were put through their paces by portunity of a lifetime after they the international rugby stars who were invited to train with gave them valuable insight members of the All into the correct methuel Odu with m a S All Blacks World Cup ods of practising a nd Bl a u ac squad at Harlevariety of skills. w k n quins RFC. At the end of Lennox Anthe session yanwu (U15) they chatted and Samuel at length Odu (U14), with the b o t h youngsters members and posed of the Harfor photolequins graphs. Academy, T h e were part Christ’s of a special Hospital group of 23 boys worked young rugby very hard the players who had Sunday before won their chance to get selected and having been identitook full advantage fied the previous Sunday as of the unique session and having outstanding potential when the knowledge passed on by the All 92 young rugby players were asBlack stars. Lennox and Sam were sessed. both thrilled to be given some time After enjoying a light breakfast off by the Head Master to attend followed by some warm-up exerand they presented Christ’s Hospicises the young players were joined tal in a good light with all they did – much to their surprise – by New over the two weekends.

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Lancing Newhaven Horsham Eastbourne Town Horsham YMCA Loxwood Pagham Chichester City Broadbridge Heath AFC Uckﬁeld Town Worthing United Shoreham Hassocks Littlehampton Town Arundel Eastbourne United AFC Hailsham Town Wick & Barnham United East Preston St Francis Rangers

P W D 9 8 0 8 7 1 8 6 2 7 6 1 7 5 2 7 5 1 7 4 1 9 3 3 9 3 3 6 2 2 6 2 2 6 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 0 7 1 3 6 1 2 8 1 1 8 1 0 9 0 1 7 0 0

L 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 2 2 3 4 6 3 3 6 7 8 7

F 27 28 29 22 19 18 25 24 15 11 15 12 14 20 11 10 10 6 12 1

A Pts 10 24 5 22 5 20 5 19 6 17 10 16 7 13 22 12 15 12 10 8 15 8 15 7 20 7 24 6 15 6 14 5 29 4 30 3 28 1 44 0

Tuesday September 22 - SCFL Premier Division East Preston 2 - 2 Broadbridge Heath Football Dave Smith – Sports Editor

Broadbridge Heath extended their unbeaten run to seven matches and maintained their top half position with this point at East Preston. However It looked very unlikely that Heath would take anything from this match at half time as they trailed their hosts 2-0 at the break. Alfie Gritt gave East Preston the lead in the 8th minute and when Dan Huet added a second five minutes before half time things looked bleak for Steve Painter’s side. Whatever manager Painter said at half time produced a much better second half. Heath had numerous chances to get back into the game and just after the hour mark finally got a goal; Scott Weller scoring on 62 minutes. With that one goal in the bag it did not take long for Heath to complete the comeback when striker Tiago Andrade levelled four minutes later. Heath now go into tomorrow’s (Saturday Sept 26) home match against Arundel looking to continue the run of form for eight unbeaten.

125 years at Horsham Lawn Tennis Club Tennis Dave Smith – Sports Editor In its 125th anniversary year, Horsham Lawn Tennis Club held its end of grass court season tournament in lovely September weather conditions and on a playing surface that was in its usual excellent condition; thanks to the skills of groundsman Jim Askew and his team. After a hard fought tournament between the club players, Kerem Ergene and Christine Clarke eventually came out victorious and were

presented with their awards by the Club Secretary Debbie Malins prior to an end of season after tournament supper. To celebrate the club’s 125 years in existence several players brought along old racquets to show to the younger members. All of the youngsters commented on the heavy weight and small head size of the racquets, some of which were ‘state of the art’ in their day. No records relating to the setting up of the Club remain in its possession but by 1892 members played on a court in Wor-

thing Road near a brewery, probably on the site of the new Waitrose and John Lewis development. In 1894 Horsham Cricket Club created lawn tennis courts close to its cricket pitch in Cricketfield Road and this location is where they have remained ever since. The club have a 1902 thank you note that went to a Mr. Luing for providing a flock of sheep over the winter months to improve the grass. In its first decades lawn tennis was a game for the wealthy young middle and upper classes. Several local

Tournament winners Kerem Ergene & Chris Clarke with secretary Debbie Malins

roads and landmarks were named after the families of the tennis club members from its early years - Padwick, Bostock, Agate, Prewett, Mil-

lais and Allcard amongst them. Nowadays, the club draws its members from all walks of life and all ages from 4 to 80+.

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