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Drivers are facing a New Year in court after dozens of them were caught in a drinks and drugs road blitz. Motorists are risking being over the drinks limit despite warnings of police campaigns, according to arrest ﬁgures in a pre-Christmas blitz. More than 100 motorists had been arrested in Sussex since the Christmas 2015 crackdown on drink and drug-driving was launched on December 1. A total of 102 arrests had been made in West and East Sussex as part of Operation Dragonﬂy, launched by Surrey and Sussex Police, up to the end of Wednesday of last week. Of these, 50 have been charged. It is likely the numbers will increase before the

end of the Christmas period. Among those arrested so far is Richard May, 65, retired, of Bishopric, Horsham, was arrested at Crawley Police Station on December 11 and charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 7. Amy Downes, 25, a sales assistant, of Highwood Crescent, Horsham, was arrested in Worthing Road, Southwater, on December 12 and charged with having 78mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in her system. She is due to appear before Crawley Magistrates' Court on January 15. Juliet Adsett, 34, a youth worker, of Field End, Storrington, was arrested on the A27 at Beddingham on December 12 and charged with having 96mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in her system. She is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court on January 11. Arlene Mhandu, 31, a commu-

nity worker, of Guildford Road in Chertsey, Surrey, was arrested in Bohemia Road, Hastings, on December 12 and charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis. She is due to appear before Hastings Magistrates' Court on December 30. There have also been arrests for suspected drug-driving offences. People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug driving or visithttp://www. operationcrackdown.co.uk/. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (http://www.crimestoppers-uk. org/). To keep up to date with officers looking for drink or drug drivers, follow #opdragonfly on Twitter. If you know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs call 999. Details of the arrests have been publicised by police as a deterrent as part of the campaign.

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Police arrested two men after using drug warrants in Steyning and Storrington. The ﬁrst was at an address in Steyning, where oﬃcers seized £1200 cash and a large amount of cannabis as well as drug paraphernalia. A 41-year-old man from Steyning was arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply and has been released on bail until February 12. A 25-year-old man from Storrington was also arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply and has been released on bail, also until February 12. The second warrant was at an

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address in Storrington. A small amount of cannabis was seized and a 21-year-old man from the town was issued with a ﬁxed penalty notice. Sergeant Martin Drabble said after the arrests on Tuesday of last week: "This was a good example of police working with the community to help stop drug related anti-social behaviour. " W e would encourage anyone who suspects any drug related crime to contact us by emailing 101@ sussex.pnn.police. uk or phoning 101." You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crimestoppers-uk. org/

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Three people who have devoted 25 years each to providing housing have been rewarded for their dedication. The trio of Horsham-based workers celebrated an impressive milestone after they were recognised for more than 25 years of long service to Southern Housing Group, one of the south east of England’s largest housing associations. The recognition took place at its annual staﬀ long service awards, which involved more than 100 people who have oﬀered a combined total of almost 1,000 years’ service to the Group. The longest serving employees recognised at the awards included Horsham-based Paul Cotton, head of home management, Liz Hills, regional development manager and Janine Murnane, customer services advisor who have all worked for the Group for 25 years. Paul said: “My job involves co-ordinating our housing service, ensuring we let our homes to those in need and that the services we provide are valued. It’s been great because I’ve been able to get to know a lot of cus-

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tomers over the years and it’s clear they appreciate the work we do”. Liz Hills said: “Over the last 25 years I am proud to have worked on a number of new developments and regeneration projects that have provided much needed homes across the south east of England. “Southern Housing Group is a great organisation to work for because it reinvests its proﬁts into building new homes and provides support to residents and communities.” Chief Executive Tom Dacey said: “The housing sector is facing unprecedented changes and we are more passionate than ever to build loyalty and make Southern Housing Group a great place to work. “Our business relies on the skills and experience of talented employees who provide our customers with exceptional service day in and day out. “This annual event is a great opportunity to show our appreciation for our employees and to show just how much we value all the hard work, dedication and loyalty they have shown over the years.” Liz and Paul are pictured.

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District Post news editor Phil Dennett was among those who paid tribute this week to football legend Jimmy Hill, who died on Saturday at the age of 87 after living with Alzheimer’s disease since 2008. Jimmy lived just outside the village of Hurstpierpoint, near Henﬁeld, with his wife and author Bryony until he had to be admitted into care because of his condition. Phil, 65, from Burgess Hill, has interviewed him several times in his journalistic career. When Phil launched a book “Knight of the Whistle” about Horsham referee Ralph Tarratt, who lived in later life at Southwater, to raise money for St

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Catherine’s Hospice Jimmy wrote a forward for it. He later launched the book at the Horsham care home where Ralph was living, just before Ralph died. Phil said: “Obviously Jimmy is remembered by millions as former footballer, campaigning players’ union leader, successful manager, club chairman and high-proﬁle football presenter. “Yet the thing I remember about him was that he was, certainly in my dealings with him, a gentleman with old-fashioned manners. He was no pushover, but he was extremely polite and showed great courtesy. “When I asked him to launch the

book about Ralph in Horsham he agreed instantly and drove himself up to the town to perform the ceremony. Because of his help were able to raise several thousand pounds for St Catherine’s Hospice. Ralph, who was in fast-failing health, wanted the book published before he died to raise money for St Catherine’s because he had lost wives to cancer. “But there was more tragedy when the man who started it, Jeremy Gambrill, also died from cancer with the book only part ﬁnished. Once I had completed it I was delighted Jimmy generously gave us all a huge boost. “Sadly Ralph, who was in his 90s,

very frail and really clinging on to life to see the book launched, died very soon after the book went on sale. But I shall never forget the look of delight on Ralph’s face when Jimmy walked into the room on that launch day. “Jimmy had seen the hard side of football, both on the pitch and in boardroom politics, but seemed in love with and fascinated by the game for many years. “Out of the limelight, Jimmy helped raise many thousands of pounds for charity, including his golf exploits. He was a man who once met was never forgotten for all the best reasons as far I was concerned.” Jimmy played nearly 300 games for Fulham FC, was a campaigning chairman of the Professional Footballers Association, successful pioneering manager and chairman of Coventry City FC and a famous BBC soccer pundit, including hosting Match of the Day for huge television audiences. In a statement last weekend, his agent, Jane Morgan, said: "It is with great sadness that his wife Bryony Hill and the children of Jimmy Hill have announced that Jimmy passed away peacefully aged 87 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bryony was beside him." Bryony told Phil Dennett: “I am overwhelmed by the tributes and affection that are coming in from all corners of the world. He would have been so chuﬀed.”

90-yearold dies in Storrington road accident

90 –year-old woman from Storrington died after being hit by a motor cycle while walking in the area. Police this week appealed for witnesses to the road traffic collision on the A283 Storrington outside the new Milford Grange housing development. The accident happened at 10.26am on Saturday when a yellow Honda motorcycle travelling east was in collision with the pedestrian. The woman suffered serious injuries and was flown to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, by the Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance but she later died. The rider of the motorcycle, a 67-year-old man from Worthing, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics. The road was closed for three hours while investigation and recovery work took place. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to email collision. appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk, or telephone 101, quoting Operation Binham.

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The screening that could save lives Kids take on Reindeer Run Pupils dressed as a familiar Christmas animal in the name of charity. The youngsters at Weald School, Billingshurst took part in the colourful Reindeeer Run. All the proceeds from the run will go to help the Chestnut Tree House charity. Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire and cares for 300 children and young adults from 0-19 years of age with progressive life-shortening conditions.

Manager Dale Whitford (L) with Billingshurst Lions president Ken Johnson at Billingshurst Leisure Centre Fundraising or a heart screening day which saw more than 100 teenagers tested for potentially fatal conditions has been boosted by a donation from Lions. President of Billingshurst Lions Ken Johnson handed over a cheque for £500 to help fund the heart testing day, which was held for pupils of The Weald School. A team of trained staﬀ from the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) attended the screening day at Billingshurst Leisure Centre in September. Nursing staﬀ, physiologists and a senior cardiologist were on site to go through the results of electrocardio-

gram and ultrasound tests with each pupil. The screening detects certain heart defects that can cause sudden death. Statistics show 12 apparently ﬁt and healthy young people aged from 14 to 35 die from undiagnosed heart defects in the UK every week. Screening is currently the only way to detect these conditions, but at present only a few professional sports bodies and some private schools have introduced regular screening. The event was the ﬁrst of its kind in the area. Mr Johnson said: “Young people of the Weald are our future. “The Lions Club saw this exercise

as a means of supporting the heart screening programmes and, hopefully, of protecting our local young people. We were pleased to do so.” Billingshurst Leisure Centre staﬀ raised funds to pay for the screening. Manager Dale Whitford said: “We were really pleased to host the heart checks carried out by CRY. “Our staﬀ have worked really hard to raise money for the day and fundraising is ongoing. “It would be great to think we could screen more young people in future and we’re hoping to hold another screening day sometime next year, which would be open to all young people.”

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Tree of Light services remember Collyer’s sing in Christmas our loved ones this Christmas

Tree of Light services have been held by St Catherine’s Hospice at various churches to remember loved ones who have been lost. Local residents attended a service at Trafalgar Road Baptist Church and St Mary’s Church, both in Hor-

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death and bereavement within the community. People also attended a service at Trinity United Reformed Church, Billingshurst. Pictured are scenes from the services.

The true Christmas spirit rang out loud at St Mary’s Parish Church in Horsham, when it hosted the Collyer’s college annual Christmas Concert. The packed congregation enjoyed an evening of festive music and readings by students and staﬀ. On arrival soloists Beth Adams and Delyth Simons, with a brass ensemble and the congregation, performed ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ and ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’. All then enjoyed a performance of ‘Lully, Lulla and Lullay’, from a vocal quartet of Emily Batchelor, Elizabeth Britten, Henry Purser and Louis Timperley. Arthur Mui’s Piano solo of Deuxieme Scherzo was followed by the Congregation and Brass Ensemble’s ‘The First Noel’. The Collyer’s Choir sang ‘Carol of the Bells’, ‘The Lamb’, ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Silent Night’. A vocal septet of Delyth Simons, Beth Adams, Vicky Robertson, Eric

White, Charlie Ghazi, Thea Elvin and Max Higdon) performed ‘White Winter Hymnal’. Throughout the evening the audience heard readings from Stephen Ottley, Holly Schofield and Principal Sally Bromley. As the evening drew to a close, three members of the Collyer’s String Quartet, Emily Batchelor, Clare Packham and Thea Elvin, performed Haydn’s Presto, Minuet and Trio in B flat before the Congregation with Brass Ensemble came together for a rousing ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’. The Big Band featuring Madeleine Snowdon on vocals and directed by Mike Lavelle rounded-off a special night with superb performances of popular classics including ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town’, ‘In the Mood’ and ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’. Some of the performers are pictured. Pictures by Dom Rees, student photographer.

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The girls at Farlington School have entered into the spirit of Christmas by raising money for goodcauses, participating in carol services and delivering chocolates to the elderly in the community. Music has also featured strongly in celebrations this year as choirs have sung at Wickhurst Green and Crawley town centre. The Senior School girls have donated and delivered more than 100 boxes of chocolates, some to Age UK’s Lavinia House in Horsham and others to Clemsfold House Care Home in Broadbridge Heath where the girls also sang carols. The remaining boxes have been given to the Salvation Army to distribute. In another fund-raiser the girls left their school shoes at home and wore slippers to class. The fund-

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raising initiative, run by Shelter, aims to help the 100,000 children in Britain who wake up on Christmas morning without a home. This raised nearly £400. In another attraction, the Christmas story was performed by Nursery, Reception, Prep 1 and 2 children. A varied and poetic Christingle Service at St Mary’s Church in Horsham, brought to life the legend of Babouska’s journey to search for the newborn King. More than £380 was raised from the collection for Barnardo’s. The Senior Carol Service was also held at St Mary’s Church where the congregation enjoyed music played by some of the School’s musical groups - the Clarinet Quartet, Strood Consort, Flute Choir and Telemann Strings

A retiring collection raised more than £1000 for Shooting Star Chase, the children’s hospice. On the penultimate day of term, girls in the reception class toured the school singing carols to the staﬀ and senior girls. For Christmas lunch for girls and staﬀ dressed in Christmas mufti, served by headmistress Louise Higson and assistant headmistress Mandy Higgs. Pictured are some of the activities. Pic of carol singers at Wickhurst Green by Stuart Saunders, Digital Nation.

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No messing for nature Wendy awarded for work with deaf conservation volunteers

Conservation volunteers have been given a non-stick boost in their oﬀroad work. They use four-wheel drive to reach some nature reserves that are out of the way in their work for the Sussex Wildlife Trust. Caﬀyns motor dealers have helped the Trust by giving them a generous discount on a sturdy Defender 110XS Land Rover. The vehicle will be used daily to take up to six volunteers to its nature reserves all over the county to carry out vital conservation work. The Trust says that without volunteer support, this work would cost the Sussex Wildlife Trust tens of thousands of pounds in fees to contractors each year. Volunteer support is vital to maintain and safeguard habitats and the

wildlife living on nature reserves. The Land Rover’s special features include a ceramic paint coating which prevents mud and grime sticking to the vehicle. The last task of a hard physical day working on the reserves is to wash the vehicle which can now be rinsed clean in a matter of moments. Alex Collins from the Sussex Wildlife Trusts reserves team said: “Having a capable off road vehicle means we can work more efficiently and move teams of volunteers to previously inaccessible areas on our nature reserves.’ To find out more about volunteering with the Sussex Wildlife Trust please ring 01273 497562 or email:lizfrancis@sussexwt.org.uk The new vehicle is pictured with volunteers.

Youngsters living with deafness are inspired in sport by a Henﬁeld teacher who has won a national award for her work. Wendy Russell ensured special sign language was created for deaf hockey players and her system is being introduced nationally. Because of her outstanding work Wendy, Steyning Grammar School PE Teacher and Hockey Coach, is now the holder of the ‘Disability Coach of the Year’ title from Sports Coach UK Awards in Manchester. The awards honour sports coaches and organisations demonstrating outstanding success over the last 12 months, and are seen as one of the most prestigious within the coaching community. This award has been won for revolutionising the way deaf or hard of hearing young people take part in hockey by creating a hockey-speciﬁc sign language. This came after discovering that only 11.5% of deaf young people do sport outside of Physical Education. The reason many gave for this was because they had to go to hearing clubs, and a lot of them felt isolated because they needed extra support; and also that people didn’t know how to interact with them. Wendy wanted to set up a hockey club that was for deaf people only so that they could feel included and safe within that environment, so applied for and gained funding to run a Deaf Hockey

Sportivate project in Brighton. This is the first deaf hockey club in Great Britain. In order to communicate with the youngsters a new hockey-specific sign language was developed. Wendy explained: “The only sign I could find was for naming the actual sport hockey, so I needed to create 30 others that would allow me quickly to not only explain what we were doing and working on, but also how to give feedback to the players.” The new sign language has now been ratified by “Remark” and endorsed by the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS). It is now

being introduced by UK Deaf Sport, NDCS and England Hockey, and will be used across the country by teachers and participants. Wendy has also won the Sussex Sports Award Sportivate Project of the Year and was shortlisted in the top ﬁve for the ‘Community Award’ in The Sunday Times and Sky Sports News Sportswoman of the Year Awards. Wendy is an England Hockey Level 2 coach and also a regional hockey coach as well as an Active Sussex coach mentor and a Project 500 ambassador for Sussex. Wendy is pictured.

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Local churches come together to celebrate Christmas

Horsham rang out with the sounds of Christmas when churches came together to stage a festive event. The spirit and sights of the season were also highlighted in an entertaining programme brought to together by groups in the Churches Together organisation. Choirs sang carols, bands played and people joined in a carol service in an event that provided a good time for people of all ages and also reﬂected the religious element of the Christmas celebration. To cap oﬀ the successful occasion the sky was lit by a display by Aurora Fireworks, based at Wisbor-

ough Green, who were carrying out the duties for the their second year, having provided displays at other local events during the year. Churches Together has more 30 churches from Horsham and the local area, and they pooled their resources together to organise the annual event, which included stalls manned by volunteers from local groups. This year the event had the beneﬁt temperature-wise of one of the mildest Decembers on record. The District Post features some of the seasonal sights from the celebration for readers to enjoy.

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A centre recently re-opened after refurbishment will have an extra facility in 2016 Day activities, classes and social care for people aged 55+ are all under one roof for the first time in Henfield after the official opening of the Haven. The new centre is open five days a week with services including, support for people with dementia, support for carers , therapies such as osteopathy, activities and classes including, yoga, crafts and music and a cafe. And West Sussex County Council has announced that a hearing clinic will open in the centre next year and will also offer support with hearing aids. The Haven is a new venture run by

a newly formed Community Interest Company, Henfield Social Enterprise. At the opening, chairman Digby Stephenson said: “Today marks a very significant milestone for the Haven and the community of Henfield. It marks the end of one long journey that started when West Sussex County Council announced that the day care centre was earmarked for closure. Thanks to huge support, funding and effort from many organisations, individuals and our wonderful volunteers, we can now start another journey of delivering first class care and involvement for Henfield and the surrounding areas.” The building was formally Henfield Day Centre and has been handed over

to the community by West Sussex County Council. Work to upgrade the building has been carried out over the past few months, much of it by volunteers. Peter Catchpole, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “This is a great example of the community taking on the running of an important local facility to guarantee its future.” Sussex charity Impact Initiatives has taken the lead in providing services, including a continuation of the current dementia service. More than 80 local volunteers have signed up to support the centre. To ﬁnd out more about The Haven call 01273 494747.

Have your say in policing and crime Recruitment has now opened for 1425 year olds from Sussex who have an interest in joining the Sussex Youth Commission in 2016. Building on the success of the last two years, the commission wants to continue to give young people from across the county an opportunity to have a voice on policing and crime. Commenting on the recruitment launch, Mrs Bourne said: "I am delighted that I am able to offer another group of young people a unique opportunity to get involved in the issues that matter most to them. "The SYC enables young people to become part of the solution to tackling crime in their area, rather than being seen as part of the problem. I would encourage as many young people as possible to apply.” Chiz Nwaosu, 22, a member of the Sussex Youth Commission said: "I got involved with the Youth Commission as I felt it was a good platform for young people to voice their opinions about policing, which is an issue that can affect their lives. I really enjoyed the experience, especially meeting a wide range of people and getting a behind the scenes look at police work. This is an excellent opportunity for young people to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience working on a project which will make a real difference. We are proactively seeking applications from young people with a wide range of life experiences, including those who have had direct experience of the Criminal Justice System as we want the Youth Commission to reflect a really diverse range of perspectives.

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Postal workers were wished a first class Christmas by vice chairman of Horsham District Council Cllr. Christian Mitchell. Mr Mitchell passed on the season’s greetings to postmen and women at the Horsham Delivery Office Cllr Mitchell saw the hard work and dedication of local postal workers who sort and deliver festive mail at the Royal Mail’s busiest time of year. Cllr Mitchell was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager,Glenn Johnson, and was

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Hundreds of extra technology places Bailey crowned top dog for local students at Central Sussex

Students from Horsham attending college in Crawley will be using new technology facilities next summer. Development of Central Sussex College’s new Advance Technology Centre at Crawley has started and is expected to take about ﬁve months, providing more than 700 extra places for students. To celebrate the start the college’s principal Sarah Wright was joined by Henry Smith, MP for Crawley, Heather Binning from Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, Steve Sawyer from Manor Royal Business Improvement District and Vic Allen, from Allen Wilson Group. Once completed the college says the centre will provide modern, in-

dustry standard learning environments and practical workshops for the next generation of individuals working or aspiring to work in the expanding engineering, technology and environmental technology sectors. The redevelopment and extension of an existing college site is expected to provide an additional 770 places for school leavers, apprentices and adult learners in areas associated with manufacturing, electronics, and specialist areas of environmental technology such as photovoltaic, solar thermal, biomass, wind turbine technology, thermography and insulation. The college says that In the Coast to Capital area high concentra-

tions of advanced manufacturing, engineering and environmental technology businesses make a significant economic impact and are growing. With growth comes a need for a larger, better skilled workforce, and the necessity to train more people in these emerging priority areas is vital to guarantee the long-term profitability of the region. Sarah Wright said: “We’re confident that the new facilities and training on offer will be much sought after as employers in the engineering and technology sector recognise the need to enhance the skills of their current and future workforces.” Pictured is a group celebrating the opening.

A dog from Broadbridge Heath has been crowned a champion fundraiser. RSPCA Sussex North branch is celebrating the success of Bailey, an Akita-Shepherd cross, who has been crowned the highest fundraiser at the RSPCA Big Walkies event, which was held in October at Southwater Country Park. The inaugural event is believed to have raised about £1,000 for the local RSPCA branch which covers Horsham, Crawley and Haywards Heath. Bailey was the top fundraiser, gaining sponsorship of more than £115. In appreciation of Bailey’s, and his family’s, support RSPCA Sussex North presented him with a doggy goody bag donated by RSPCA partnership clinic, Arthur Lodge Veterinary Surgery. Anita Marsland, chair of RSPCA Sussex North branch, said

“I am delighted that Bailey was the highest fundraiser for the branch at Big Walkies this year and to present him with a well deserved goody bag. Well done Bailey.” Bailey, four, was adopted from RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre, in Kent, by Andrea Grounds and her husband John, from Broadbridge Heath.Andrea said: “Bailey joined our family when he was 18 months old after spending quite a lot of his early life at RSPCA Leybourne. He's a real character and we are so happy to have him with us.” “The whole family supports the RSPCA and my husband used to work there. We admire the work done by the inspectors and the dedicated staﬀ and volunteers at the rescue and rehoming centres as well as the campaigning and lobbying work done at national level.” Bailey is pictured.

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KalliKids wins Best Business Award Successful small local KalliKids was named winner of the Outstanding Entrepreneur at the 2015 Best Business Awards. The business harnesses parent power, by bringing together recommendations and up front checking, in one easy to use website. Karen Bach, who set up the Sussex based company three years ago, was recognised by the judges of the award, for turning a good idea into a thriving business. The company now has 37,000 social media followers, 28,000 parent members and works with more than 1,400 providers of children’s services. Commenting on the award to KalliKids, chairman of the judges for The Best Business Awards, said: “As a mother of two, Karen Bach was concerned about sending her children to activity centres, when she wasn’t quite sure if the organisers were properly qualiﬁed. Quick to spot a market, she realised that there was a need for professional accreditation. Karen has turned her idea into a thriving business and now has a database of 1,400 approved providers, and is embarking on a massive expansion programme. An accreditation scheme is great news for parents who are always delighted to get reassurance that they are sending their children to independently vetted organisations.” The BBAs pride themselves on having a large panel of over 20 independent expert judges, who select winners according to strict criteria for each category and sector.

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The Best Business Awards are one of the UK’s highest proﬁle awards and winning this accolade speaks volumes about the quality of an organisation. Owing to its high proﬁle, the Awards attract a wide range of entries from across all sectors from large international PLCs and public sector organisations to dynamic and innovative SMEs. The winners all have one thing in common – they are truly excellent at what they do and KalliKids have proved this, by winning a Best Business Award. Upon winning the award, Karen Bach, Founder of KalliKids, who lives in Cowfold, said: “This is a great accolade and testament to the ongoing

hard work and commitment of everyone on the KalliKids team. “I came up with the idea for KalliKids after spotting a gap in the market. I was searching for tutors and sports clubs for my two daughters and felt there was no way of telling whether the provision was good or bad. There was a need for an industry standard. Some parents place more emphasis on recommendation, whereas others look at evidence. So I decided to combine the two.” For more information and to ﬁnd out how to register your business for the next round of the Best Business Awards, visit http://www.bestbusinessawards.co.uk/index.asp

For this year’s Small Business Saturday, the local Branch of the Federation of Small Businesses highlighted two successful (and well known) independent small family businesses, that will celebrate 20 and 25 years, respectively, in 2016. FSB member, Beeches Buffet in Piries Place, will celebrate their 20 anniversary and are well known for their outside catering, as well as their coffee shop. They have provided the catering at the annual Microbiz, since that important event (for any local micro or potential micro-business) began. Beeches owner, Sue Brown, commented: “Beeches offers the personal approach to customer service, so we not only play a role as a retail outlet, but also a bringing together of the community; regular customers meet, become involved and enjoy their time with us. Over the years we have diversified our product range and approach to the market place and will continue to do so. Value for Money remains our watchword.” Owned by Vic Jannels and his son Dale, AToM, based in the Carfax, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary next year, a significant achievement for a firm in the mortgage sector, having survived two major downturns in the housing market. According to Vic Jannels: “We have steadfastly endeavoured to look at

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REWARDING PART-TIME WORK Do you want to make a difference to the lives of older people? Are you looking for part time/flexible hours; early morning, daytime, evening or weekends? Home Instead Senior Care provides care and support to people in their own homes in Horsham and the surrounding villages. We require people who are able to help with all aspects of day to day life. No experience is required. We offer excellent training, a competitive rate of pay, and the ability to make a real difference. Own transport is essential. For more information contact Pearl Blakemore on 01403 248227 or email enquiries.horsham@homeinstead.co.uk

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

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you flexible, experienced in working withthe pre-school TheAre successful applicant will take pride in keeping village clean children and able to cover sessions at short notice? and tidy and will be required to assist with the inspection and general maintenance of Parish Council assets If you are interested in either of these positions please send your CV to southwaterpreschool@hotmail.co.uk or for more 10 hours per week information call Heather Clarke on 01403 733954. Closing dateMary 17thon December 2015 Apply now by emailing clerk@slinfold-pc.gov.uk telephone 01403 We are registered toortake children from 2yrs785864 4mths—5yrs and offer term time sessions from 9.15am-12.15pm and 1pm-4pm, with a ‘lunch link’ session 3 times a week. We are the only non profit making charity funded pre-school in the th village, established in 1974. (Registered Charity Number 1027293)

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Southwater Parish Council, a Quality Parish Council, is looking for the following personnel to complement its existing team:Marketing & Media Administrator (1 Year Contract) – 15 hours per week (£7.14 per hour rising to £7.20 per hour from lst April 2016) the successful candidate should have a background in sales/sponsorship/ marketing, production of leaflets and other materials and use of social media as the Council operates a website, Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. The Council also organises and manages community events and some knowledge of managing such events is desirable but not necessarily essential as training will be provided. If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to have a job description and further details, please contact the Parish Office on 01403 733202 or email parish@southwater.net.

CARE WORKERS URGENTLY WANTED !! For fast growing home care agency in Horsham. Excellent rates of pay, flexible hours. Full training given. Must have own transport. Must be caring, professional, reliable and trustworthy. Post is subject to enhanced DBS check.

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– 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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Entertainment Horsham District

Gig Guide Sunday 27 December High Octane Junkies (21.00) The Bedford, Horsham (01403 253128) Stan’s Showcase (19:30) The Anchor Hotel, Horsham (01403 250640) Tuesday 29 December Open Mic with Dave Toye (21.00) The Jolly Tanners, Stapleﬁeld (01444 400335) Thursday 31 December Saviours of Soul (20.00 - 01.00 New Year’s Eve Spectacular) The Olive Branch, Horsham (01403 252286) Furious Badgers (20.30 - 01.00 New Year Bash) The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath (01403 253406) Alter Ego (20.30) The Sussex Oak, Warnham (01403 265028) Crash ‘n’ Burn (New Year’s Eve Party - 8pm - 2am Buﬀet included Tickets £10pp available now) The Malt Shovel, Horsham (01403 252302) Listings kindly supplied by www.horsham-rocks.co.uk

Beauty and the Beast is classic panto fun Davey pearson The District Post Director

So it's Christmas time again and with all the traditional goings on, the obligatory Panto visit hit the Pearson household last Friday. With four kids in tow, my wife and I could hardly contain our excitement (when I say I...) This year's festive treat is Beauty and The Beast at The Capitol Theatre in Horsham. Wrapped in coats, hats and scarfs, we braved the 16 degree weather and made it to our destination. Our seats were in the circle at the very top at the very back, nothing to do with me booking the tickets late, I just like a full panoramic view of the stage... ahem. As we sat, ready for commencement, a sudden burst of sound rang out across the auditorium: What was this? The Star Wars theme tune? Had my inner wishes come true? Had we booked the wrong tickets and were, in fact, about to witness the the masterpiece that is Star Wars: The Force Awakens? No, this was the ﬁrst of many star wars related puns which would occur throughout the performance - hurrumph! The audience found it hilarious and I gave a reluctant titter. The cur-

tains lifted and we were oﬀ. I could see the kids' excited faces from the glow of their ﬂashy, spiny, lighty things, which we'd purchased from the kiosk earlier. The opening scene began to tell the story of how the Beast became and within seconds we were gripped. We were then introduced to the cast, one by one, and the French town of Ors-Ham. Next, came a request to participate (as is the panto tradition) by shouting BONJOUR, every time a character said hello,

and WEE WEE, when D'Jon (played by Mike Goble) asked 'Are you alright, gang?' The kids found the latter, hilarious. It wasn't long before we were all screaming and shouting at the stage. All actors were great, with DC (played by Olly Pike) providing entertainment, with his star wars gags and high pitch voice, and the dame, Mademoiselle Renee Tasse De The (pronounced 'Tay', played by Alex Wadham) giving us, parents, the grown up humour. I won't say

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too much about the half naked male dancers, but they all seemed like very nice chaps. In one scene, the Beast (played by Tom Senior) sang a sad solo piece very well, so much so, my four year old had a tear in her eye - a sure sign of approval! The dancing and singing was on point and the flame juggling and fire pyrotechnics gave the play a real west end flare... I thank you. A great evening was had by all and we look forward to next year's Aladdin.

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Beauty and the Beast breaks pantomime record at The Capitol With just over a week to go until The Capitol’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, ends on January 3, Nick Mowat, General Manager, is thrilled to announce that the show has already become the most successful pantomime in the theatre's history. The previous record holder, Peter Pan staged in 2013 has already been overtaken. Nick said: “This magical family show full of love, laughter, singing and dancing, has really captured the hearts of everyone who has seen it. Our fantastic cast, including TV’s Andrew Hayden-Smith and Olly Pike from CBBC’s Trapped, are doing a wonderful job and the comedy, in the hands of Mike Goble, is proving to be incredibly popular. This new show, created especially for Horsham, has real heart and people have commented on how all the characters have their own story. So whilst there’s all the favourite panto elements, like slapstick, audience participation and song and dance, I think audiences have been taken on a proper journey with each character, thereby giving everyone just that bit more than they were expecting.”

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A new Peppa Pig live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise, is coming to The Hawth in January. Produced by leading children’s theatre team, Fiery Light, in partnership with licensor Entertainment One, this brand new show marks the seventh consecutive year of Peppa Pig live theatre tours (ﬁrst tour in 2009) and the fourth Peppa Pig stage production in total. It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and her younger brother George, but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is. In Peppa Pig’s Surprise, audiences will enjoy interactive fun, games and, of course, surprises. This charming, colourful new show features new songs and new life-size puppets. The production promises to be the perfect theatre show for all pre-schoolers. Suitable for ages 3+. Currently one of the most popular shows on the UK and Ireland theatre

touring circuit, Fiery Light’s Peppa Pig live stage show experience, has now gone international, with a production running in Australia and another opening in the US in autumn 2015. There are also licensed productions of the show in Spain, Italy and Latin America Richard Lewis, once again, has adapted for stage, episodes from the Astley Baker Davies' hit TV show and will be directing, as has done for all three Peppa Pig live stage shows: Peppa Pig’s Party (2009 - 2011), Peppa Pig’s Treasure Hunt (2011 - 12) and Peppa Pig’s Big Splash (2013 - 2014). His most recent works include other Fiery Light top-selling children’s theatre productions: Octonauts Live (currently on tour) and Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom (ﬁrst tour in 2012 and now back on tour again in 2015). Cast are Melanie Ann, Emma Grace Arends, Liam Farrow, Auriol Hatcher, Emma Hilts, Lauren Martin and David Sandham. New sing-along songs and mu-

sic will again be provided by BAFTA award-winning Mani Svavarsson. Matt Lewis is lyricist, Simon Scullion is designer, Matt Haskins is lighting designer, Helen Atkinson is sound designer and Andy Booth is music director. Richard Lewis commented: “It hardly seems like six years since we first started on the first Peppa Pig live stage show and we had no idea we’d now be working on our fourth touring theatre production. It’s been an incredible experience seeing the children’s reactions, not only in the UK but throughout the world and it just confirms that Peppa really is a worldwide phenomenon.” Performance Dates: January 27 (1pm & 4pm); 28 (10am & 1pm). Tickets: £17. Child: £15. Ages 12-24 months: £11.50, Family of Four: £60. Groups: 1 in 10 free. Premium seats: £21. Child: £19 Tickets can be purchased from The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or by visiting www.hawth.co.uk.

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FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS Saturday 30 January 7.30pm

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LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL January 12 Gerald Taylor FRCO will be giving a Lunchtime Recital at The Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham at 1pm. The programme includes works by Vierne, Handel and more. Entry is free and there will be a collection. For information contact us on 01403 252602 or visit www.horsham-musiccircle.org.uk and follow us on Facebook.

Five course black tie dinner

With complimentary Prosecco Starting at 7.30pm Limited Number

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01403 275375 £75.00 per person with free entry and drink after 10pm at

January 14 The North Sussex Centre of The National Trust will be having a lecture by historian Dr Janet Pennington,on” Lancing College and its Local History”. At the Wesley Hall London Road, Horsham at 2.30pm.Visitors welcome.£5. For further information call 01403 or 255253.

Volunteer Fair Sat 16th January 2016 10am – 1pm Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham RH12 1PJ

St Mary’s Church The Causeway, Horsham.

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are particularly suited to families with their children.)

Sunday 20th December - 4th Sunday of Advent 8.00 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Parish Communion 6.30 pm Service of Nine Lessons & Carols

Do you want to find a different way to use your skills or learn new ones, meet new people or make a difference to someone? Come and talk to local organisations and charities about their work and the volunteering opportunities they can offer.

SALSA CLASSES AND CLUB January 12 LAUNCH Party Night 12th JANUARY 2016. Salsa classes for all levels. Doors open 8pm, with classes at 8:30pm. Club functions until 11pm. £7 entry or £4 with a valid ID. Absolute beginners welcome. NO PARTNER REQUIRED. CHAMELEON CLUB, HORSHAM LEISURE PARK, ALBION WAY, RH12 1AU EVERY TUESDAY STARTING JANUARY

HORSHAM LIONS CLUB

Wednesday 23rd December

3.30pm – 5pm Family Nativity Craft Party in the Church Centre 5.30 pm Candlelight Service and Blessing of the Crib

Thursday 24th December - Christmas Eve 5.30 pm Candlelight Service and Blessing of the Crib 11.15 pm The Midnight Mass

Opportunities include: Trustee, Treasurer, Befriender, Driver, Fundraiser, Home Visitor, Youth Worker, Administrator, Community Cafe Helper, Gardener, Conservation, Radio Presenter, Retail, Playgroup Helper, Sports Coach and many more.

Friday 25th December - Christmas Day

8.00 am Holy Communion (Traditional Service with Carols) 9.30 am Christmas Celebration Communion

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The Pavilions In The Park Horsham Sunday March 13th 2016 Taking part is very easy; there is no entry fee. You will need a team of up to six

HORSHAM LIONS SWIMARATHON swimmers plus an adult non-swimming team captain. All ages can take part, from 8 March 13first member of a team swims one length of the pool and then to 70 inclusive. The relaxes while the other members of the team eachNo swim aentry length of 25fee. metres in Pavillions, Horsham. turn. The firstof swimmer and so on for 55 minutes. Team upthen toswims sixagain swimmers plus an Half the money raised through sponsorship will be divided between Hop, Skip & non-swimming adult. All ages. Jump and the Butterfly Project in order to purchase new equipment. The other half Half the money raised through sponof the money raised by your swim will go to a good cause of your choice. This can be sorship willyourbe Hop, your favourite charity, clubdivided funds or maybe between your school. You can, of course, Skip the Butterﬂ Project. join with us&toJump support our and chosen beneficiary. The decision is y yours; all we ask is that you other help us raise as much money as possible. The half of the money you raise will go to a good cause of your choice. Entry: www.horshamlions.freeuk.com For your entry form go to

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Friday 25 December 2015

Take to the kitchen this season

With the festive season now in full swing, restaurants and bars in West Sussex are enjoying their busiest time of year, but contemporary property layouts mean it has never been so tempting to host friends and family at home… In recent years, thanks to the likes of Nigella Lawson, Jamie Oliver and Tom Kerridge, an open plan layout with a beautiful kitchen, as seen on our favourite TV programmes, has come to be the most sought-after feature of a modern home. The kitchen has become not only the heart of the home, but also the stage from which to showcase one’s cookery skills. Beyond the kitchen, fluid open plan living spaces really come into their own in the presence of guests, so it’s no surprise people are increasingly choosing to celebrate in the comfort of their home rather than hitting the town. Large flexible entertaining spac-

es create the ultimate backdrop for festive parties, as through-flowing zones work to maximise the infectious atmosphere. Ben Annetts, Sales & Marketing Director, Berkeley Homes (Southern), comments: “Open plan living has been a popular design trend for many years due to the flexibility it provides. The layout style has been particularly popular since the boom in celebrity chefs made home entertaining a lifestyle choice. “Gone are the days when the host is stuck alone in the kitchen when guests come over, and a meal is served in a formal dining room. In many cases, thanks to the demand for glamorous kitchens and open plan living, cooking for friends is all part of the entertainment. “With the cost of visiting restaurants and bars constantly increasing, people are now much more inclined to stay in and entertain at home. With the desire for a home

that has a great entertaining space now a prerequisite amongst many of our customers - our properties in West Sussex have been designed to offer flexible and practical living accommodation. “At our developments in Horsham and Barns Green for example, many of our family homes boast a generous open plan living zone perfect for entertaining guests. Contemporary styled kitchen by designer brand Alno, and spa-like bathrooms complete the luxury experience for visiting friends and family,” Ben concluded. The Berkeley Homes development, Highwood in Horsham, is a collection of luxurious apartments and houses conveniently situated a short walk to amenities, good local school and transport links. Offering a range of different properties, these high quality homes cater for a variety of lifestyles. The Ashmiles in Barns Green is

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a unique collection of high quality family homes combining traditional architecture with natural landscaping to provide stylish and flexible living accommodation. The properties enjoy a rural village setting with a brand new primary school recently built by Berkeley Homes, on their doorstep - yet are only a few minutes by car from Horsham town centre. Both developments currently have a selection of properties for sale that offer fabulous entertaining zones which are available for immediate occupation. Homes at Highwood are priced from £340,000. Please visit www. highwoodhorsham.co.uk for further information or call the sales team on 01403 334334. Homes at The Ashmiles are priced from £650,000 please visit www.theashmiles.co.uk for futher information or call the sales team on 01403 336062.

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LUXURIOUS LIVING AT KILNWOOD VALE Kilnwood Vale is a collection of new homes in Faygate, West Sussex. Comprising of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom traditionally styled homes, surrounded by open countryside in the sought-after area of Faygate. Now available are homes which offer luxury living: Beautiful 5 bedroom family houses and spacious duplex apartments. Come and visit us today to see what fantastic properties are available at Kilnwood Vale. Our large 5 bedroom family homes benefit from a kitchen/breakfast room and a separate dining room together with a large living room and a study/family room. Upstairs features 5 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The house also benefits from a garage and parking. The spacious 2 bedroom duplex apartments feature a large open plan kitchen/living/dining room - perfect for entertaining. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite and there is also a family bathroom. The apartments also comes with an allocated parking space.

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Friday 25 December 2015

YOUR WEEK ON TV CHRISTMAS DAY

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 Shrek the Halls 9.20 Clangers 9.35 Danger Mouse: The Snowman Cometh 10.00 Christmas Day Service Live from Bath Abbey 11.00 FILM: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) 12.25 FILM: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) 1.50 BBC News; Weather 2.00 Top of the Pops Christmas 3.00 The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 2015 3.10 FILM: Brave (2012) 4.35 BBC News; Weather 4.45 Stick Man 5.15 Doctor Who 6.15 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2015 7.30 Call the Midwife 8.45 EastEnders 9.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 10.25 Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show 11.25 BBC News; Weather 11.40 Love Came Down at Christmas; National Lottery Update 11.45 Comedy Bloopers 12.15 Not Going Out 1.00 FILM: Surviving Christmas (2004) 2.25 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.30 BBC News

BBC2

6.00 FILM: The Road to El Dorado (2000) 7.20 Galapagos – Islands of Change: Natural World 8.20 FILM: Herbie Rides Again (1974) 9.45 FILM: The Cat in the Hat (2003) 11.00 Carols from King’s 12.15 Climbed Every Mountain – The Story Behind The Sound of Music 1.15 The Good Life 1.45 FILM: Frankenweenie (2012) 3.05 Tim Rice – A Life in Song 4.35 FILM: Romeo & Juliet (2013) 6.20 Sign Zone: The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast 2015 6.30 World’s Sneakiest Animals 7.30 Dad’s Army 8.00 The Two Ronnies: Christmas Show 8.50 Darcey’s Ballet Heroes 9.50 QI 10.20 We’re Doomed!: The Dad’s Army Story 11.20 FILM: Gambit (2012) 12.40 FILM: The Trouble with Harry (1955) 2.20 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 CITV: Dino Dan 6.25 Sooty 6.50 Oddbods 7.00 Dino Dan 7.15 Horrid Henry 7.45 Christmas: Chowder 8.10 Almost Naked Animals 8.25 Weekend at Christmas 9.25 FILM: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) 11.30 FILM: Happy Feet (2006) 1.35 Text Santa: One More Time 2.45 ITV News; Weather 3.00 The Queen 3.10 Cameraman to the Queen 4.10 Countrywise Winter Wonderland 5.00 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas 6.00 ITV News; Weather 6.15 You’ve Been Framed! With Bells On 6.45 Emmerdale 7.45 Coronation Street 8.45 Downton Abbey – The Finale 10.45 Our Cilla 11.45 ITV News; Weather 12.00 FILM: Dr No (1962) 1.50 Murder, She Wrote 2.45 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.25 ITV Nightscreen

Channel 4

6.45 Prep & Landing 7.05 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice 7.30 The Bear 8.00 FILM: A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (2010) 9.40 The Simpsons 11.15 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas 11.40 Toy Story Toons 12.10 Father Christmas 12.40 The Snowman 1.15 The Snowman and the Snowdog 1.45 FILM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 3.25 Channel 4 News 3.35 Alternative Christmas Message 3.45 FILM: Scrooged (1988) 5.45 FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) 8.00 Gogglesprogs 9.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special 12.05 Very British Problems at Christmas 1.05 FILM: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) 2.50 Friday Night Dinner 3.15 Gadget Man 4.10 Benchmark 4.55 Grand Designs Australia 5.50 How I Met Your Mother

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.50 Andre Rieu’s Christmas Spectacular 10.50 FILM: Scrooge (1970) 1.05 FILM: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) 3.10 FILM: The Wizard of Oz (1939) 5.10 Michael Buble’s Christmas 2015 6.05 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs 8.50 Chas & Dave’s Xmas Knees Up! 9.40 Britain’s Favourite Abba Songs 11.05 Sinatra 100: An All-Star Grammy Concert 1.25 Abba: Live in Concert 2.35 SuperCasino 4.00 Christmas with Britain’s Biggest Family 4.45 House Doctor

BOXING DAY

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 10.00 Christmas Saturday Kitchen 11.30 James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas 12.15 BBC News; Weather 12.25 Football Focus 1.00 Comic Relief 2015: Thanks a Billion! 2.00 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out 2.25 A Grand Night In: The Story of Aardman 3.25 FILM: Puss in Boots. (2011) Animated comedy spin-off, with the voice of Antonio Banderas. 4.45 FILM: The Croods. (2013) Premiere. Animated comedy, with the voice of Nicolas Cage. 6.10 Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas Shaun invites three troublemaking llamas to take up residence on the farm. 6.40 BBC News 6.50 Regional Programme 7.00 Dickensian New series. Period drama, weaving connections between Charles Dickens’ various novels. 7.30 EastEnders Kat tells Martin that Alfie is still in Spain. 8.00 Still Open All Hours New series. Granville and Gastric try to get Madge in festive mood with a drinks party. 8.30 Dickensian Inspector Bucket begins his investigation into Jacob Marley’s murder. 9.00 And Then There Were None New series. Period mystery, starring Anna Maxwell Martin. 10.00 BBC News; Weather 10.20 The National Lottery Live 10.30 Match of the DayNational Lottery Update 12.05 FILM: The Guardian. (2006) Drama, starring Kevin Costner. 2.15 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.20 BBC News

And Then There Were None, BBC1, 9pm

BBC2

6.00 Race to Super Bowl 50 6.50 Flog It! 7.35 FILM: Tom Thumb. (1958) 9.05 FILM: Hotel for Dogs. (2009) Family comedy, starring Emma Roberts and Jake T Austin. 10.35 Ten Pieces II 11.35 FILM: G-Force. (2009) Children’s adventure, starring Bill Nighy. 1.00 Attenborough’s Big Birds: Natural World 2.00 Attenborough’s Paradise Birds 3.00 FILM: Bedtime Stories. (2008) Fantasy comedy, starring Adam Sandler. 4.30 Final Score 5.30 Don’t Panic! The Dad’s Army Story 6.20 We’re Doomed!: The Dad’s Army Story 7.20 Dad’s Army 8.00 Top Gear: From A to Z 9.00 A Gert Lush Christmas 10.00 Abz on the Christmas Farm 10.30 Backchat End of Year Show 2015 11.15 FILM: Kinky Boots (2005) Comedy drama, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. 1.00 FILM: Marnie. (1964) Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, starring Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren. 3.05 Sign Zone: Imagine – The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson 4.40 This Is BBC Two

SUNDAY

BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 7.40 Match of the Day 9.15 FILM: Flushed Away. (2006) Animated comedy, featuring the voice of Hugh Jackman. 10.35 FILM: Megamind. (2010) Animated superhero comedy, with the voice of Will Ferrell. 12.00 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News; Weather 1.15 Songs of Praise 1.50 FILM: Mary Poppins. (1964) Disney musical fantasy, with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. 4.05 FILM: Oz the Great and Powerful. (2013) Premiere. Fantasy adventure, starring James Franco. 6.05 BBC News 6.20 Regional Programme 6.30 Countryfile Compilation: The Farming Year Adam Henson presents a look back at 2015’s rural developments, presenting memorable moments from the series and planning ahead on his own farm. Including Weather for the Week Ahead. 7.30 Dickensian Bucket sets off in pursuit of Bill Sikes. 8.00 Still Open All Hours David Jason stars in this follow-up to popular comedy Open All Hours. 8.30 Dickensian An unexpected guest attends the Havishams’ New Year party. 9.00 And Then There Were None The guests make plans as the death toll rises. 10.00 BBC News 10.15 Regional Programme 10.25 Catherine Tate’s Nan The first of two specials featuring the foul-mouthed pensioner. 11.00 Miranda Hart – My What I Call Live Show 12.00 FILM: Ghost Town. (2008) 1.35 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.40 BBC News

ITV

6.00 CITV: Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 6.25 Pat & Stan 6.30 Pat & Stan 6.35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 6.50 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 7.00 Signed Stories: Share a Story 7.05 Oddbods 7.10 Sooty 7.25 Super 4 7.40 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 7.50 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 8.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go 9.00 The Tom & Jerry Show 9.15 The Tom & Jerry Show 9.25 Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 10.25 You’ve Been Framed! 10.55 FILM: Back to the Future Part III. (1990) Sci-fi comedy sequel, with Michael J Fox. 1.05 ITV News; Weather 1.20 FILM: Jurassic Park. (1993) Action adventure, starring Sam Neill. 3.40 Midsomer Murders 5.40 ITV News; Weather 6.00 The Nation’s Favourite Disney Song 7.00 Surprise Surprise Holly Willoughby delivers Christmas presents to members of the public, including an injured soldier preparing to row across the Atlantic. 8.00 Peter & Wendy In a re-imagining of Peter Pan, a patient at St Ormond Street Hospital dreams of the classic tale, stepping into Wendy’s shoes to help Peter battle Captain Hook. 10.05 The Jonathan Ross Show Christmas Special A Boxing Day special in which the host invites his guests to play festive games. Last in the series. 11.10 ITV News; Weather 11.25 FILM: From Russia with Love (1963) James Bond thriller, starring Sean Connery. 1.25 Jackpot247 3.00 Murder, She Wrote 3.50 ITV Nightscreen

ITV

Harry Price: Ghost Hunter, ITV, 8.30pm

BBC2

6.20 Big Dreams Small Spaces 7.20 Countryfile: Cornish Coastal Christmas 8.15 FILM: A Man for All Seasons. (1966) Oscar-winning historical drama, starring Paul Scofield and Robert Shaw. 10.15 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites 11.45 The Hairy Bikers and Lorraine Pascale: Cooking the Nation’s Favourite Food 12.45 The Secret Life of Mary Poppins: A Culture Show Special 1.45 FILM: The Cockleshell Heroes. (1955) Factbased Second World War drama, with Jose Ferrer. 3.20 FILM: The Heroes of Telemark. (1965) Second World War thriller, starring Kirk Douglas. 5.25 Porridge 6.10 FILM: Deep Impact (1998) Sci-fi drama, starring Robert Duvall. 8.00 Dragons’ Den 9.00 Gorilla Family and Me 10.00 U2: Innocence and Experience Live in Paris 12.15 FILM: Telstar: The Joe Meek Story. (2008) 2.10 Sign Zone: Countryfile: Cornish Coastal Christmas 3.05 Holby City 4.05 Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech 5.05 This Is BBC Two

6.00 CITV: Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge 6.25 Pat & Stan 6.35 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 6.50 Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures 7.00 Signed Stories: Share a Story 7.05 Oddbods 7.10 Sooty 7.25 Super 4 7.40 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 7.50 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 8.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! 8.25 Weekend at Christmas 9.25 Countrywise 9.55 Celebrity Squares 10.40 FILM: Superman. (1978) Comic-strip adventure, starring Christopher Reeve. 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.45 FILM: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) Fantasy comedy, starring Dustin Hoffman. 3.35 Midsomer Murders 5.30 ITV News London; Weather 5.45 ITV News; Weather 6.00 You’ve Been Framed! With Bells On 6.30 Jekyll and Hyde Robert goes into hiding, but a shapeshifting creature pursues him. 7.30 Jekyll and Hyde Dance puts his final plan into action. Last in the series. 8.30 Harry Price: Ghost Hunter Famous ghost hunter and sceptic Harry Price teams up with maid Sarah Grey to investigate the haunting of a local MP’s home. Historical period drama, starring Rafe Spall. 10.30 ITV News; Weather 10.45 Through the Christmas Keyhole Keith Lemon has a festive rummage through the homes of three celebrities. Last in the series. 11.45 Premiership Rugby Union 12.35 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Channel 4

6.15 FILM: Ramona and Beezus. (2010) 8.00 The Morning Line 9.00 The Big Bang Theory 9.30 The Big Bang Theory 10.00 The Big Bang Theory 10.25 The Simpsons 10.55 The Simpsons 11.25 FILM: Fantastic Mr Fox. (2009) Stop-motion animated adventure, with the voice of George Clooney. 1.10 Channel 4 Racing. 3.30 FILM: Home Alone 3. (1997) Comedy sequel, starring Alex D Linz. 5.25 Channel 4 News 5.35 The Secret Life of Children at Christmas 6.30 Britain’s Favourite Children’s Books with David Walliams The comedy actor counts down through a list of the nation’s most beloved children’s books, while other celebrity fans read extracts from the selected tales. 8.00 Inside Lego at Christmas Cameras return to the Lego factory ahead of Christmas to discover how staff prepare for the festive season, which accounts for more than half of the firm’s annual sales. 9.00 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2015 Rob Brydon, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman, Greg Davies and Jo Brand reveal whether they have their fingers on the pulse of modern life in the annual quiz. 11.05 Rude Tube Christmas Cracker Alex Zane presents 50 festive internet clips that have proved popular around the world. 12.10 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special 2.05 Rude Tube 3.00 Hollyoaks 5.10 Location, Location, Location

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6.05 FILM: Flicka 2. (2010) Family drama, starring Tammin Sursok. 7.40 FILM: Paws. (1997) Family adventure, with the voice of Billy Connolly. 9.20 Sunday Brunch 12.20 The Simpsons 12.45 The Simpsons 1.10 Channel 4 Racing. 3.35 FILM: Hugo. (2011) Family adventure, starring Asa Butterfield. 5.55 Channel 4 News 6.00 Celebrity Fifteen to One Christmas Special Adam Hills hosts a festive edition of the tit-for-tat general knowledge quiz, featuring 15 celebrities competing to win a big cash prize for charity. 7.00 Million Pound Motors Documentary following a vintage car salesman as he attempts to purchase a valuable collection of rare vehicles, while his apprentice struggles to secure his first sale. 8.00 Walking the Himalayas New series. Explorer Levison Wood attempts to walk the entire length of the Himalayas. Beginning in Afghanistan, he will push himself to the limit as he treks 1,700 miles. 9.00 Homeland Time is running out. Last in the series. 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Christmas Special Johnny Vegas joins Sean Lock to take on Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. 11.00 FILM: The Inbetweeners 2 (2014) Comedy sequel, starring Simon Bird. 12.55 The Inbetweeners 2.50 FILM: That Touch of Mink. (1962) Romantic comedy, starring Cary Grant and Doris Day. 4.30 Benchmark 5.15 Location, Location, Location

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MONDAY BBC1

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.10 The Saturday Show 11.10 The Dog Rescuers at Christmas with Alan Davies 12.10 The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe 3.15 FILM: Diana. (2013) Premiere. Fact-based drama, starring Naomi Watts. 5.05 FILM: One Chance. 2013) Premiere. Fact-based comedy drama, starring James Corden. 7.05 Christmas Makes You Laugh Out Loud Festivethemed videos that have taken the internet by storm. 8.05 Chas & Dave’s Xmas Knees Up! Festive entertainment from 1982, featuring Eric Clapton and Jim Davidson. 9.00 Football League Tonight: Boxing Day Special Kelly Cates and George Riley present highlights from the Football League. 10.30 Most Shocking Christmas TV Moments 12.30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! Christmas Special 1.25 SuperCasino 3.10 Kids’ Hospital at Christmas: Revisited 4.00 Chris Tarrant on the Polar Express 4.50 Make It Big 5.45 Angels of Jarm

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Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 10.15 Football League Tonight: Boxing Day Special 11.45 FILM: Cromwell. (1970) Historical drama, starring Richard Harris. 2.25 FILM: The Searchers. 1956) John Ford’s Western, starring ohn Wayne. 4.45 FILM: Escape to Victory. (1981) Second World War adventure, starring Michael Caine. 7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2015 Action from the opening heat of the competition. 7.55 5 News Weekend 8.00 On Benefits: Cashing in for Christmas Christmas for people living on state welfare. 9.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2015 Countdown of the biggest showbusiness stories and scandals of the year. 11.55 The Last Hours of Robin Williams Dr Richard Shepherd investigates the death of the actor and comedian. 12.55 SuperCasino 3.10 A Primary School Nativity 4.00 House Doctor 4.25 Make It Big 5.45 Angels of arm

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 FILM: Bee Movie (2007) 10.20 Old Jack’s Boat Special: Storm in a Teacup 11.00 FILM: Bolt (2008) 12.30 Bargain Hunt 1.10 BBC News; Weather 1.25 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.30 Father Brown 2.20 FILM: Cool Runnings (1993) 3.55 The Gruffalo 4.25 FILM: Madagascar (2005) 5.45 Pointless 6.30 BBC News; Weather 6.45 BBC Regional News; Weather 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind 7.30 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death 8.00 EastEnders 8.30 Miranda 9.05 And Then There Were None 10.05 BBC News 10.20 BBC Regional News; Weather 10.30 Match of the Day 12.00 Lewis Hamilton: Making History – F1 2015 Review 1.00 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.05 BBC News

BBC2

6.15 Homes Under the Hammer 7.15 Escape to the Continent 7.45 Sign Zone: This Wild Life 8.45 FILM: Ivanhoe (1952) 10.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 11.30 The Great Pottery Throw Down 12.30 Les Dawson Talking Comedy 1.00 The Bear Family and Me 2.00 Coast 3.00 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth 4.00 Flog It! 4.30 Final Score 5.30 The Clare Balding Sports Show 6.00 FILM: What Women Want (2000) 8.00 Christmas University Challenge 8.30 Only Connect 9.00 FILM: Behind the Candelabra (2013) 10.50 Two Doors Down 11.50 Dragons’ Den 12.50 Sign Zone: The Apprentice 2.50 Doctor Who 3.50 This Is BBC Two

ITV

TUESDAY BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 7.30 Match of the Day 9.00 FILM: Shark Tale (2004) 10.20 FILM: Cars 2 (2011) 12.00 Bargain Hunt 12.45 BBC News; Weather 1.00 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.10 Father Brown 2.00 FILM: National Treasure (2004) 4.00 The Gruffalo’s Child 4.25 FILM: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) 5.45 Pointless 6.30 BBC News; Weather 6.45 BBC Regional News; Weather 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind 7.30 EastEnders 8.00 Holby City 9.00 David Beckham: For the Love of the Game 10.15 BBC News 10.30 BBC Regional News; Weather; National Lottery Update 10.40 Peter Kay’s Car Share 11.10 Mrs Brown’s Boys 11.40 Boomers 12.10 Weather for the Week Ahead 12.15 BBC News

BBC2

6.15 Homes Under the Hammer 7.15 Escape to the Continent 7.45 Sign Zone: This Wild Life 8.15 An Island Parish: Falklands 8.45 FILM: Show Boat (1951) 10.30 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 11.30 The Great Pottery Throw Down 12.30 Peter Sellers Talking Comedy 1.00 The Bear Family and Me 2.00 Coast 3.00 Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth 4.00 Flog It! 4.55 Super-Powered Owls: Natural World 5.55 FILM: Finding Neverland (2004) 7.30 Christmas University Challenge 8.00 Gareth Malone’s Great Choir Reunion 9.00 A Life on Screen – Stephen Fry 10.00 QI 10.30 FILM: Albert Nobbs (2011) 12.15 Race to Super Bowl 50 1.05 Top Gear: From A-Z 2.05 Sign Zone: Harry Hill in Professor Branestawm Returns 3.05 Back in Time for Christmas 4.05 The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone 5.05 This Is BBC Two

6.00 CITV: Dino Dan 6.25 Sooty 6.35 Super 4 7.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 8.00 The Tom & Jerry Show 8.25 Almost Naked Animals 8.55 Horrid Henry 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal 10.30 Judge Rinder 11.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 12.30 Catchphrase 1.15 ITV News; Weather 1.20 ITV News London; Weather 1.30 Our Cilla 2.30 Surprise Surprise 3.30 Midsomer Murders 5.30 Hedgehog Hotel 6.25 ITV News London; Weather 6.45 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 Countrywise 8.30 Coronation Street 9.00 John Bishop’s Gorilla Adventure. The standup comic observes mountain gorillas in the forests of Rwanda. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.14 ITV London Weather 10.15 FILM: The Holiday (2006) 12.45 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show 3.55 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

6.00 CITV: Dino Dan 6.25 Sooty 6.40 Super 4 7.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal 10.30 Who’s Doing the Dishes? 11.30 Pick Me! 12.30 ITV News; Weather 12.35 ITV News London; Weather 12.45 FILM: Evan Almighty (2007) 2.30 Midsomer Murders 4.30 FILM: The Queen (2006) 6.30 ITV News London; Weather 6.45 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 FILM: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) 10.10 ITV News; Weather 10.24 ITV London Weather 10.25 FILM: American Pie (1999) 12.05 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.40 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Channel 4

6.10 Small Animal Hospital 6.50 FILM: See Spot Run (2001) 8.35 The Big Bang Theory 10.05 FILM: Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (2011) 11.50 The Simpsons 1.15 FILM: Marmaduke (2010) 2.55 FILM: Stuart Little 2 (2002) 4.25 FILM: Mirror Mirror (2012) 6.30 Channel 4 News 6.35 Hollyoaks 7.05 A Frozen Christmas 8.00 The World’s Most Expensive Food 9.00 Gogglebox 2015 10.35 Tattoo Fixers. New series. Return of the programme in which tattoo artists try to fix inked catastrophes. 11.40 David Blaine: Real or Magic 12.50 FILM: The Omen (1976) 2.45 FILM: The China Syndrome (1979) 4.45 Benchmark 5.35 Gadget Man

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.50 World’s Strongest Man 2015 10.50 FILM: An American in Paris (1951) 1.00 FILM: Anchors Aweigh (1945) 3.55 FILM: High Society (1956) 6.00 Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 6.55 World’s Strongest Man 2015 7.50 5 News Tonight 8.00 Building the Ice Hotel; 5 News Update 9.00 The Frank Sinatra Story 10.00 Frank Sinatra Live in New York 11.00 Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly: Ol’ Blues Eyes Is Back 11.35 Happy Holidays with Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby 12.05 Football League Tonight 1.35 SuperCasino 3.10 The Dog Rescuers at Christmas with Alan Davies 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge 4.25 Divine Designs 4.50 House Doctor

ITV

6.05 Small Animal Hospital 6.45 FILM: Dr Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009) 8.15 The Big Bang Theory 9.40 The Simpsons 10.40 FILM: Captain Ron (1992) 12.40 FILM: New in Town (2009) 2.30 FILM: Coraline (2009) 4.35 FILM: Gulliver’s Travels (2010) 6.10 Channel 4 News 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Inside Lego at Christmas 8.00 The Supervet at Christmas 9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats End of Year Special. Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the funniest stories of 2015. 10.00 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2015. The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. 12.05 FILM: Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Historical epic, starring Orlando Bloom. 2.30 Peep Show 3.50 Gadget Man 4.15 Benchmark 5.05 Location, Location, Location

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.05 World’s Strongest Man 2015 10.05 Football League Tonight 11.35 Ice Road Truckers 12.30 FILM: Carry On Nurse (1959) 2.15 FILM: The Dam Busters (1954) 4.40 What the Dambusters Did Next 6.10 Loch Lomond: A Year in the Wild 7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2015; 5 News Update 8.00 Help! I’m Snowtrapped; 5 News Update 9.00 FILM: Flowers in the Attic (2014) 10.45 FILM: Erin Brockovich (2000) 1.15 SuperCasino 3.10 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! Christmas Special 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge 4.25 Divine Designs 4.45 House Doctor

WEDNESDAY BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.15 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul 10.15 Cue the Queen: Celebrating the Christmas Speech 11.15 Eat Well for Less at Christmas? 12.15 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.45 FILM: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 3.40 Donkey’s Caroling Xmas-Tacular 3.50 FILM: Shrek Forever After (2010) 5.15 Pointless 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 BBC Regional News Programmes 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind 7.30 A Question Of Sport Christmas Special 8.00 EastEnders 8.30 The Snow Chick 9.30 Boomers 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.25 BBC Regional News; Weather; National Lottery Update 10.35 Peter Kay’s Car Share 11.05 Mrs Brown’s Boys 11.35 FILM: Meet the Fockers (2004) 1.25 Weather for the Week Ahead 1.30 BBC News

BBC2

6.55 Oxford Street Revealed 7.40 James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas 8.25 Sign Zone: This Wild Life 8.55 Terry and Mason’s Great Food Trip 9.25 FILM: Short Circuit (1986) 11.00 Equestrian: Olympia 2015 Highlights 12.00 The Great Pottery Throw Down 1.00 Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? 1.45 The Polar Bear Family and Me 2.45 Coast 3.45 Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 4.15 Alaska – Earth’s Frozen Kingdom 5.15 Money for Nothing 6.00 Back in Time for Christmas 7.00 Gorilla Family and Me 8.00 Christmas University Challenge 8.30 MasterChef: The Professionals 9.30 Christmas Shopping Fever 2015: John Lewis and the Retail Race 10.30 Goodness Gracious Me Special 11.00 TOTP2: Christmas 2015 12.00 The Javone Prince Show 12.30 Country Strife: Abz on the Farm 1.00 Special Forces – Ultimate Hell Week 3.00 Sign Zone: James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas 3.45 Eat Well for Less at Christmas? 4.45 An Island Parish: Falklands 5.15 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 CITV: Dino Dan 6.25 Sooty 6.40 Super 4 7.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 Rebound 10.25 Pick Me! 11.24 ITV London Weather 11.25 Catchphrase 12.10 ITV News; Weather 12.35 ITV News London; Weather 12.45 FILM: Bean (1997) 2.25 The Sound of Music Live! 5.00 The Chase for Text Santa 6.00 ITV News London; Weather 6.30 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 7.30 Coronation Street 8.00 All Star Mr & Mrs 9.00 Prey 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 ITV News London; Weather 10.45 FILM: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) 12.30 Jackpot247 3.00 Ejector Seat 3.50 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

THURSDAY BBC1

6.00 Breakfast 9.00 David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St Paul 10.00 On Angel Wings 10.30 FILM: The Santa Clause (1994) 12.00 Bargain Hunt 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.10 BBC Regional News; Weather 1.20 The Snow Chick 2.20 FILM: A Christmas Carol (2009) 3.50 FILM: Finding Nemo (2003) 5.20 Harry Hill in Professor Branestawm Returns 6.20 BBC News 6.30 BBC Regional News; Weather 6.40 Celebrity Mastermind 7.10 Pointless Celebrities Christmas Special 8.00 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas 8.30 EastEnders 9.05 Peter Kay: 20 Years of Funny 10.05 Walliams and Friend 10.45 Not Going Out 11.30 BBC News; Weather 11.45 Midnight Mass from St George’s Cathedral, Southwark 1.00 FILM: Serendipity (2001) 2.25 Weather for the Week Ahead 2.30 BBC News

BBC2

6.20 Homes Under the Hammer 7.20 James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas 8.05 Sign Zone: This Wild Life 8.35 Great British Menu 9.05 FILM: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) 11.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure 12.00 Natural World 1.00 FILM: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) 2.45 Perry and Croft: Made in Britain 3.15 The Snow Wolf Family and Me 5.15 Carols from King’s 6.30 To the Manor Born 7.00 Dad’s Army 7.30 Christmas University Challenge 8.00 MasterChef: The Professionals 9.00 The Great History Quiz: The Tudors 10.00 The Scandalous Lady W 11.30 FILM: Dial M for Murder (1954) 1.10 Sign Zone: Simply Nigella: Christmas Special 2.10 Christmas Shopping Fever 2015: John Lewis and the Retail Race 3.10 James Martin – Home Comforts at Christmas 3.55 This Is BBC Two

ITV

6.00 CITV: Dino Dan 6.25 Sooty 6.40 Super 4 7.00 Good Morning Britain 8.30 Lorraine 9.25 Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas 10.25 Pick Me! 11.25 FILM: Back to the Future Part II (1989) 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.45 FILM: Small Soldiers (1998) 3.50 FILM: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 5.40 All Star Mr & Mrs 6.45 ITV News; Weather 7.00 Emmerdale 8.00 Coronation Street 8.30 The Abba Christmas Party 9.45 Through the Christmas Keyhole 10.45 ITV News; Weather 11.00 Christmas Carols on ITV 12.00 FILM: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) 1.40 Murder, She Wrote 2.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA 3.15 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show

Channel 4

6.25 Small Animal Hospital 7.10 Everybody Loves Raymond 7.35 FILM: The Rugrats Movie (1999) 9.00 The Big Bang Theory 10.30 FILM: Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back (2010) 12.00 The Simpsons 12.30 FILM: Aliens in the Attic (2009) 2.10 Deal or No Deal 3.10 Countdown 4.00 Posh Pawnbrokers 5.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me 6.00 The Simpsons 6.30 Hollyoaks 7.00 Channel 4 News 7.30 FILM: Toy Story OF TERROR! (2013) 8.00 Posh Pawn at Christmas 9.00 24 Hours in A&E 10.00 Toast of London 10.30 Father Ted Christmas Special 11.35 Father Ted 12.35 4Music: Best Before: Music on 4 1.00 The IT Crowd 3.15 FILM: The War Wagon (1967) 5.00 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures 5.20 Location, Location, Location

6.15 Small Animal Hospital 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.40 The Snowman 8.05 Father Christmas 8.35 The Simpsons 9.10 FILM: Animals United (2010) 10.55 FILM: Horton Hears a Who! (2008) 12.30 FILM: Stuart Little (1999) 2.10 Channel 4 News 2.15 FILM: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) 4.55 The Snowman 5.25 The Snowman and the Snowdog 6.00 Hollyoaks 7.00 Jamie’s Night Before Christmas 8.00 My Crazy Christmas Lights 9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special 10.00 Rude Tube Christmas Cracker 11.00 Gogglebox 12.00 The Inbetweeners 2.00 Man Down Christmas Special 2.30 Man Down 3.25 Embarrassing Bodies 4.20 Benchmark 5.10 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures 5.30 Famous Fred 5.55 Olive, the Other Reindeer

Channel 5

6.00 Milkshake! 9.40 FILM: Christmas Angel (2012) 11.20 FILM: Fly Away Home (1996) 1.30 World’s Strongest Man 2015 2.30 FILM: The Glenn Miller Story (1954) 4.50 FILM: Clash of the Titans (1981) 7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2015; 5 News Update 8.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors; 5 News Update 9.00 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! Christmas Special 10.00 Christmas with Britain’s Biggest Family 11.00 On Benefits: Cashing in for Christmas 12.00 Michael Buble’s Christmas Songbook 1.00 SuperCasino 3.10 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge 4.25 Divine Designs 4.50 House Doctor 5.35 Nick’s Quest

6.00 Milkshake! 9.30 The Real Face of Santa Claus 10.30 FILM: Gone with the Wind (1939) 2.45 FILM: The Dam Busters (1954) 5.15 5 News 5.20 FILM: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol (1951) 7.00 Christmas Makes You Laugh Out Loud; 5 News Update 7.55 Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly: Ol’ Blues Eyes Is Back 8.25 Happy Holidays with Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby; 5 News Update 8.55 The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 10.00 Christmas with the Double Acts 11.00 Morecambe & Wise Live! 1973 12.30 FILM: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol (1951) 2.15 SuperCasino 4.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge 4.25 Divine Designs 4.45 House Doctor

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Johnson brace helps YM beat Loxwood Photos by Cliver Turner

YM`s Dave Brown and Loxwood`s Joe Holvey in action Saturday December 19 – SCFL Premier Division Horsham YMCA 3 – 0 Loxwood Football Tom Norris – Football Reporter Horsham YMCA completed the Premier Division double over near neighbours Loxwood last Saturday, as goals from Phil Johnson and Dave Brown secured a signiﬁcant 3-0 win

at Gorings Mead. The fixture was the first of three local derbies for YM during the festive period, with games away to Horsham and at home to Broadbridge Heath to follow over the next two weeks. New signing Johnson, who is on loan from Burgess Hill Town, broke the deadlock with an excellent finish just before the quarter hour mark, before top goalscorer Brown doubled

YM’s advantage right on the stroke of half time. The visitors enjoyed a large share of the second half possession, but they failed to make their dominance count, and Johnson sealed all three points with another neat ﬁnish in added time to mark his sixth goal in two starts. Assistant YM manager, Dean Potter, commented: “I’ve got only praise for all of the lads because they worked their socks oﬀ. We knew

YM`s Sam Schaaf and Loxwood captain Eddie French battle for the ball that it would be tough because Loxwood are a good side. They play football and we knew it was going to be a battle. I thought that in the first half an hour, we edged it. The last fifteen of the first half we were a bit under the cosh to be fair and we managed to get the second goal against the run of play. Suddenly you’re going in at half time from 1-0 up to 2-0 up and it probably put them on the back

foot and on a bit of a downer. In the second half, although we were second best for the last ﬁfteen minutes, I thought that we did well. We did our jobs. Everyone kept their discipline and we saw it out. Not many teams will beat Loxwood 3-0.” YM Team: Fox, D. Sullivan, Gathern, Dugdale, Carden, Hibbert, Gedling, Brown, Wright, Johnson, Schaaf (Donaldson 80). Unused subs: Pollard, Wood.

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Martin Read - Sports Reporter

At the half way point between the end of last season and the start of the forthcoming campaign local cricket fans will be heartened by the release of the 2016 fixtures. The 2016 Premier League will run from May 7, when Horsham entertain Brighton & Hove and Billingshurst host Bexhill, while Roffey travel to Cuckfield. The intriguing crop of local derbies include Horsham v Roffey on June 25 (when a Beer Festival is proposed at Cricketfield Road) – and the return fixture at Roffey on August 27, the week after Horsham visit Billingshurst seeking revenge for two defeats at the hands of last season’s newcomers. Roffey

will be aiming to notch up a consecutive hat trick of titles, achieved only twice in the 45 year history of the Premier League. There will be cup games prior to commencement of the Premier League on Sunday April 24 in Round 1 of the ECB National Club Championship Knock Out Cup Horsham go to Sutton and Billingshurst to Reigate Priory (Roffey having a bye). And on April 30 in Round 1 of the Gray-Nicolls T20 Sussex Cup Billingshurst play Brighton and Hove, while Roffey and Horsham both visit Division 2 opposition (Roffey at Lindfield and Horsham at Ifield). Although there will be no Horsham Festival in 2016 there will be the customary programme of Sussex 2nd XI fixtures and representative matches – and, it is hoped, a much coveted game against Lashings in August.

The appointment of John Burroughs to head up Collyer’s new Sport Academy conﬁrms the college’s commitment to provide the very best facilities and coaching for the district’s budding sports stars. John, well known for performing at a high level in cricket and hockey for Horsham, now aims to take standards at Collyer’s to the next level. There will be three sports integrated into the new academy format: Rugby, Netball and Basketball. Others will follow in an ambitious strategy that plans to see the college attract more and more talented and elite performers from across the region. John Burroughs explained: “The students will have hours committed to their sport made part of their overall study programme, so it doesn’t

get in the way of their other subjects. It’s imperative that we ﬁnd the right balance, so that students can excel both academically and in their chosen sport”. The key for Collyer’s will be to use their outstanding facilities and excellent coaching team to help them stand out from other educational establishments across the south of England. John added: “There aren’t many colleges in the region that can oﬀer a high quality of sport, alongside the superb academic reputation we have at Collyer’s. Students can be part of a sports academy alongside academic subjects, or with the addition of the new triple BTEC in sport, now have the option to study an exclusive sport programme”. For further information contact Steve Martell (Assistant Principal) on 01403 210822.

Photo by Nick Evans

John Burroughs in hockey action for Horsham

Palmer’s Lotus taken over by Renault Motor Racing Dave Smith – Sports Editor After being confirmed a few weeks ago as one of F1’s main drivers for the 2016 season Jolyon Palmer now finds himself, not surprisingly, a member of a team other than the one he was originally down to drive for. Lotus, who Palmer was reserve driver for last season and was named as a part of their main driving team for 2016, was on the brink of insolvency and has been negotiating a takeover for months. Palmer will now drive for French manufacturing giant Renault who have finally completed the takeover of the Lotus F1 team after a long drawn out negotiation that has been blighted with

numerous disputes and disagreements; the biggest of which being with Bernie Ecclestone over prize money. These issues have all been settled and the takeover has now gone through allowing Renault to make its return as a constructor for the ﬁrst time since 2009. Renault has won four world driver and constructor doubles as an engine supplier to Red Bull from 2010-2013. However a falling out between the two - due to Renault’s failure to produce a competitive turbo hybrid engine over the past two seasons - has led to Renault decid-

ing to again enter the world of F1 with its own team. Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado and Southwater’s Jolyon Palmer were the two drivers signed by Lotus while the Renault takeover was still in doubt and they will now both take their place as Renault’s main team drivers for 2016. J o l y o n Palmer will now drive for Renault

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Big crowd expected for Horsham vs YM Football

Dave Smith - Sports Editor

The biggest crowd at Gorings Mead for many a year is expected on Bank Holiday Monday, December 28, when Horsham have a ‘home’ fixture against their landlords Horsham YMCA. Both clubs are having excellent seasons and both are very much in the running for promotion to the Ryman League. Going into the match Horsham are in third place on 45 points and YM sit in fifth spot on 44 points. Amazingly, with history at both clubs going back to the nineteenth century, this is the first league clash between the two Horsham clubs. They last met in a competitive fixture on October 25, 2011, when the Hornets beat YM 3-2 in a tight Sussex Senior Cup tie. The eagerly awaited league match on Monday kicks off at 2.00pm and represents a great opportunity for Horsham families to take in some fresh air, and to perhaps also take in their first ever local football match. All supporters are invited to a light buffet in the clubhouse after the match.

On the same day Loxwood host Broadbridge Heath FC at their Plaistow Road ground. The kick oﬀ for this match is 11.00am enabling football fans to take in both games. Following these matches another two local derbies take place on January 2.

Both clubs are having excellent seasons and both are very much in the running for promotion to the Ryman League Monday December 28 - Horsham v Horsham YMCA - 2.00pm kick off at Gorings Mead. Monday December 28 – Loxwood v Broadbridge Heath – 11.00am kick off at Plaistow Road. Saturday January 2 – Loxwood v Horsham - 3.00pm kick off at Plaistow Road. Saturday January 2 – Horsham YMCA v Broadbridge Heath – 3.00pm kick off at Gorings Mead.

Hornets Dom Di Paola and YM’s Peter Buckland go head to head

Declan blows away Old Alleynians with four tries rugby

Richard Ordidge - HRUFC

Saturday December 19 – London 3 South East Park House 46 - 40 Pulborough

Saturday Dec 19 - London 2 South East Horsham 38 – 25 Old Alleynians In the first meeting between the two clubs, Horsham returned to winning ways against Dulwich based Old Alleynians. Horsham head coach Nick Stocker said, “Declan Nwachukwu will take the headlines for his four tries but my man of the match goes to Will Bell, for setting up one of Declan’s tries, upon his return to the back three, and for his all round attacking play and defensive work.” Old Alleynians kicked off with a strong wind at their backs but it was Horsham who were on top from the outset. Will Bell sliced through the opposition defence only to be hauled down just short of the try line but Josh Mills showed quick thinking to dive over the prostrate bodies to score from two yards. Fred Parker then calmly slotted a penalty for Old Alleynians and after 6 minutes the Green and Whites were leading 5-3. On 27 minutes Bell and Mills combined to find Declan Nwachukwu who ran 70 yards to score a superb solo counter attack try evading the clutches of several defenders; the try was converted by Bell. Stocker continued, “We have always known that Declan has raw finishing power but I was particularly pleased that five of our six tries came from our back three.” Old Alleynians Parker missed a penalty attempt from in front of the posts and the Green and Whites were quick to exploit the opportu-

Borough shaded in high scoring joust Rugby Martin Read – Sports Reporter

Declan Nwachukwu's power and pace tore Old Alleynians apart nity with Bell making the incisive break through the defence before passing to the supporting Nwachukwu to score his second try under the posts; McCabe stepped up to make the conversion. Parker narrowed the deﬁcit to 19-6 when Horsham were penalised for handling on the ground then the Green and Whites scored their fourth and bonus point try on the stroke of half time when Mills found Watts on his outside to jink past a couple of defenders to score. The try was converted by Bell and Horsham entered the break leading 26-6. Horsham brought on their bench players for the second half but it was Old Alleynians who looked reinvigorated and scrum half Tom Unwin made no mistake early in the half from a sniping run from the side of a ruck. Aled Price made a great

Nwachukwu scoring one of his four tries for Horsham tackle when Old Alleynians looked likely to score but from the next phase with the Horsham defence stretched, the ball was passed wide for prop Hiren Sharma to cross the line for an easy score. Old Alleynians had narrowed the deﬁcit to 2618 after 60 minutes and the home supporters were starting to become worried, but their fears were eased when Smith found Nwachukwu who completed his hat-trick by running in to score from inside his own half. Michael Tredgett was yellow carded after an aggressive tackle and Horsham had to play out the game with fourteen men. Old Alleynians put some good phases together to open up Horsham for Ali Henderson to score unchallenged, and after the conversion by Parker the lead had narrowed to 31-25 with four minutes remaining.

Horsham then sealed the win when McCabe fired out a long pass to Nwachukwu to cross for his fourth try. Stocker lamented, “Having scored four tries by the break, I was disappointed that our performance levels dropped off in the second half and we took our foot off the gas. It was however important to get back to winning ways. I thought Will Bell was outstanding throughout, and that Josh Mills and Ollie Harcus also had good games.” Horsham’s next fixture is way to Crowborough on January 2; a game that if they win will lift them to third in the league. Horsham Team: Bell; Watts, Ordidge (A Price), Johnson, Nwachukwu; McCabe, Mills; Barber, Grantham-Hill, Brady; Harcus, Whiting; S Price, Thompson (Smith), Tredgett (Gaynor).

Although Pulborough narrowly lost this high scoring game at Bromley they had good reason to be pleased with their performance, especially their six tries and accurate kicking – and two bonus points. The game got off to a blistering start with five tries in the first 20 minutes; for Borough Nick Haynes from Loughborough University scored with his first touch of the ball before both Captain Simon Burfiend and Dan Bullock got over the line, yet Borough trailed 31-19 at the break. The second half was marked by a Will Scrase hat trick – his third try earning high praise from Head Coach Clayton Saunders: “He caught the ball, ran round the opposition to score a really stunning try – as good as any you’re likely to see!” Full back Frazer Oliphant-Hope’s boot was as reliable as ever with a penalty and regular conversions but Park House were not to be denied, Clayton adding: “We had a strong team out but the big Kent forwards kept running hard lines and pushing us back. We’ve had a tough series of matches against top table teams and while the New Year fixtures may look kinder there are few easy pickings in this league.” Pulborough, down one place to seventh, next take the field on January 9 in a home match against Old Dunstonians. Old D’s are now 11th, but amid strong early season form beat Borough in September.

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