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About 100 jobs will be created if a multi-million pound revamp of Swan Walk at Horsham is approved.

And film fans could be watching the action in a new cinema in three years under proposals designed to keep more shoppers in the town.

Other ideas put forward for a three-storey development at the western end include about four restaurants and a large store.

The unveiling of the scheme brings a possible welcome boost to the town after the recent announcement that about 80 jobs are at risk with the closure of the Beales department store in July.

The Swan Walk development would be around the area currently occupied by Wilkinsons and other

stores but has yet to be put before district councillors for approval.

The intention is to start work in two years, subject to planning permission from Horsham District Council.

No potential occupiers of the new buildings have been named at this stage, which is a consultation period before a planning application is submitted. No costs have been

We anticipate, subject to the approval of the planning application, that construction will commence on site in April 2018....

the new store on the upper ground floor from the mall, and there would be mezzanine levels for what are described as family friendly restaurants on the ground floor.

The proposed cinema would have about five screens, similar to existing ones at Crawley and proposed screens at Burgess Hill, where a redevelopment of the Martlets shopping centre was recently approved. Offices would be converted to make space for the cinema on the second floor.

Gill Buchanan, Swan Walk centre manager, said about 100 jobs for local people would be created.

Research had shown a need and demand for a new cinema. The new development would help claw back income from food and leisure that was currently being spent outside Horsham. Gill said: “We anticipate, subject to the approval of the planning application, that construction will commence on site in April 2018 and that the new development of restaurants, retail and the cinema will open on October 2019.

“These are exciting times for both Swan Walk and the town centre as a whole and we are delighted to be able to showcase our plans to our loyal and valued tenants and customers during the public consultation.”

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Thief steals musical instruments A thief stole musical instruments in a burglary at Broadbridge Heath.

Police are investigating the theft at a bungalow in Old Wickhurst Lane in which they say several musical instruments were among items stolen by intruders.

The property was searched and thieves took a gold engagement ring, costume jewellery, a Spanish guitar and case, a violin, case and bow, a mandolin and case, a banjo, a flat screen TV, bedding and two power drills and bits.

The break-in is thought to have happened between Monday March 7 and 13.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious or who may have other information about the burglary is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1057 of 13/03.

Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www.crimestoppersuk.org).

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Volunteers can help people like Alfie Imagine Horsham in 2030

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What do you think Horsham should be like in 2030? For some while we have been asking everyone what they value about Horsham and what they wish for the future.

We have received many comments from everyone who lives or works in Horsham, as well as from visitors. We have comments about what you like, what you hate and what could be better! They make fascinating reading and give a real sense of what makes Horsham such a great place to live.

One of the main themes to emerge is that Horsham is valued as a friendly market town. As we look ahead to 2030, it is important that we preserve and maintain this, whilst helping the town to develop and meet the challenges of the 21st Century. We also need to recognise that although many people in our town are older, the new housing developments mean that the balance is changing as more young families move in to the town and neighbouring villages. It is important that we hear and recognise their views as well as of those of you who have lived here for many, many years.

In April, we will be bringing the results back to you at Imagine Horsham in Swan Walk. Over three days, we would like you to call in to see us, to see what everyone has

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said and let us know if you agree with them. You can vote for the ideas you like via our phone voting system. More coffee shops or less?

Traffic free zones around schools – yes or no?

We are also looking for something more from you. We need to know what should go where. Where could we build homes and what should they look like? Where could we put a music venue, a church, a maker space or a homeless shelter?

Which community buildings need saving? Which green spaces need protecting? How do we travel around the town? How do we keep active and where do we meet our friends?

This event is about you taking part and having your say. Design your road or a part of the town as you think it should be, and send it to us so everyone can choose which ideas they like best. We will have all the entries up on the walls and if you have used Minecraft we aim to put it on a screen so everyone can see it. The competition is open to all ages.

Maybe you want to have a rant – there will be a blackboard for that!

Be filmed talking about what you would do to make Horsham more accessible, more age-friendly or more green!

And finally, pick up a survey to fill in, or take part in one on-line.

We’ll be posting them up on our website and on social media. Our Town. Our Vision. Our Plan.

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dances or helping out at its popular cycling events, there are many ways people can get involved and help make a difference to the lives of children like baby Samuel, who was born two months early weighing less than 4lbs, or Tom, who has the fatal muscle-wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Paula Ray, Action Medical Research’s Community Fundraising Regional Manager said: “Volunteers are a crucial and highly valued part of our team and we’d love to find more people in Horsham who are willing to give up their time for this amazing cause “We’re especially keen to establish new groups in the area, whether it’s a group of friends willing to hold regular events or a team of colleagues undertaking a series of fundraising challenges.

“There are hundreds of thousands of children in the UK whose lives are devastated by disease and disability. It’s too many. Far too many. Research can put a stop to this, but we need your help. Join our fight for little lives and volunteer with us today.”

Anyone interested in helping to raise funds for Action Medical Research in 2016, may email Paula Ray at pray@action.org.uk or call 07709 534366. For further information visitaction.org. uk/volunteering

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searchers in London and Southampton are are using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study how damage to the brain relates to loss of movement and coordination. The hope is that one day, doctors will be able to use these new brain scans to help them predict what sort of movement difficulties children with cerebral palsy are likely to experience in the future, which could help parents feel more prepared and make it easier to plan children’s care.

To help work like this Action Medical Research is on the hunt for new volunteers in Horsham From organising coffee mornings to fashion shows and quiz nights to dinner

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Youngsters like brave Alfie Buck from Horsham would benefit from a charity having more volunteers helping to raise money.

Alfie has been helped by Horsham-based Action Medical Research, which is looking for more volunteers.

Apart from its other work the charity is also supporting research to help children with cerebral palsy, like Alfie, a lively nine-yearold who loves jokes and playing tricks on people.

His mother Samantha said:“He’s a cheeky boy who always wants to have fun”. But, for Alfie, having fun is a daily struggle.

Samantha said: “Alfie suffered devastating brain damage at birth.

His muscles and his brain cannot ‘talk’ to each other so he is unable to control the way his body moves.”

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Another chance for Easter egg hunt.

Youngsters can still enjoy an Easter Egg hunt after the holiday weekend.

At the same time they will be helping youngsters a good deal less fortunate than themselves.

Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity is staging its “Charity Easter Egg Hunt and Woodland Trail” next Thursday.

The day runs from 11.00am – 3.00pm and will take place at the charity’s base in Five Oaks at Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity, Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex.

The youngsters will be offering a range of activities including face painting, the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and some of his friends from the farm and a ride on the miniature train.

Refreshments will be available and there will be a chocolate treat for every child who completes the trail, while stocks last.

Tickets are available on the day, March 31, and are priced at £5 a child with adults free.

For more information about the Easter Egg Hunt and the Charity please visit www.dvlcc.org.uk or contact Marielle Birks, Community Fundraiser, on either

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Judges thunderstruck by Luke’s licks to secondary school and the three brothers, Philip, Joseph and Fabiano are all doing well in primary school.

The evening was hosted by Leo Ghorishi, a Year 10 student, who started the evening by introducing the opening song ‘Read my mind’ performed by Eva Payton-White and Maya Brasington.

Ben Waring’s performance of the Frank Sinatra classic ‘New York, New York’ earned him equal 3rd place in the show.

A big impression was made by Dewi Kassim, Kezzi Blackmore and Muni Lane with their “mashup” performance of ‘Toxic’ and ‘Crazy in Love’, which took them to second place.

Winner Luke Fuest

There was more than just a title at stake when guitarist Luke Fuest won Steyning Grammar School ‘SGS Has Talent Show’ performing what was described as a fantastic instrumental version of ‘Thunderstruck’.

As well as providing a spotlight to spotlight talent across the school, the show is an important occasion to raise valuable funds to support Malawi and the schooling of eight Malawian children.

The school has been raising money to help one family in Lilongwe, Malawi for several years.

Steria is a mother who has singlehandedly raised seven young chil-

dren; her daughter, her nieces and nephews and one girl who she took in when she was abandoned.

There only way to escape the cycle of poverty in Malawi is through education, which costs a fortune.

Over the last ten years the money that has been raised has enabled all these children to remain in school almost continually.

Sarai, the eldest has completed university and has a good job working for a Portuguese road company.

Kumvana and Chisomo are also in the middle of their university courses. Patsy and Tupo have successfully passed the entrance exam

Katie Brownings, show organiser said: “We had a really varied programme this year with more dance performances than usual. It is always good to see boys dancing. This year we raised another incredible £867 for Malawi. This money will help us to provide the much needed ongoing support to this family.

“As usual I had a fantastic team of Sixth Form helpers in Madi Feary, Gina Foice, Millie Cross, Charlotte Pegler, Lucy Moon and Yasmin Lichioui who ran the whole show, and big thanks go to this year’s staff judges Joe Blatch, Anna Morris and John Huffman.”

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Kids capture beloved lollipop man in book

Children love their “lollipop man” so much they have put together a book about him.

The youngsters even used popular John Gooderham’s favourite safety phrase “Cross Now Please” as the title.

Billingshurst Primary School pupil Abi Smith played a star part in writing the story and a competition was set up so that each class could be in with a chance to illustrate the book.

The winning picture from each class is used in the book, including the reception class who have illustrated the front and back cover.

Antiques event hits Horsham

Some special antiques and collectables valuation events will be taking place soon in your area.

The experts of Lockdales Auctioneers will be providing free valuations to the public on Thursday 31st March, 10am to 2pm, at The Holbrook Tythe Barn, Pondtail Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 5JF (free parking subject to availability). We will also be holding events in Gosport on 30th March, and Shoreham on 1st April – see our website www.lockdales.com for details.

There will be experts providing valuations on the following types of collectables: Coins (including British & World, sovereigns, Krugerrands, Royal Mint commemoratives & proof sets), stamps, banknotes,

medals & militaria, antiques, clocks, watches, jewellery, gold, silver, pre-1900 documents/books & maps, cigarette-cards, postcards, pre-1960 sporting programmes & tickets, scientific instruments, swords, bayonets & de-activated weapons. No appointment is necessary at this event, simply turn up with your items and the valuers will be happy to see you.

Members of the public will have the option, if they wish, to consign their goods to auction (subject to terms & conditions). Cash purchase offers are also available. Valuations will be provided free of charge, with no obligation. High quality illustrated catalogues from previous auctions will be given away on a complimentary basis in order for

the public to get a better idea of the services available.

One of the most interesting items we have sold recently was a fragment of pennant flag believed to have been carried by the army of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. This was featured on television, and in newspapers nationwide. Sold for £2800 as a speculative item, the feeling was strong overall that the story behind the flag is true. It was nice to handle a topical item such as this.

(Coins of Richard III do very well also!)

If you have any questions feel free to contact Lockdales’ Martlesham offices: 01473 627110, sales@ lockdales.com

Head teacher Helen Williamson said: “The book is fabulous and the whole school enjoyed creating illustrations for it because they all love John.

“They especially like his daily chant, ‘Cross now, please’, which is the name of the book. Children are very good at impersonating him which reinforces the safety message. All the pictures for the book are beautiful and the children really enjoyed producing it.”

John returned the compliment.

He said: “The children are wonderful and so polite and friendly.

I really like the responsibility of

seeing them safely across the road and there are over 600 children at Billingshurst Primary School so a lot of children relying on me to see them safely across. I think that is the most satisfying aspect of being a lollipop man.”

The book is on sale at the school and is also available to buy by emailing the PTA at hellobpsca@ gmail.com. The book costs £3 plus £1 postage and packaging. All monies raised from the sale of the book go back to the school.

The youngsters are pictured with John. (Pictures Alan Wright photography)

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Piazza Italia showcase this weekend Cars wow the crowds

Photo by Toby Phillips Horsham heads into this Easter weekend’s Piazza Italia with praise for its first district tour still ringing.

The showcase with the Dolce Vita touch will entertain in style Horsham town centre on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and on Easter Monday.

Good Friday is known as Ferrari Friday, and kicks off with the Ducati Catwalk at 10am and classic Ferraris at the Forum at 10am.

On Saturday the Carfax will be closed for the Childrens Trust charity Supercar event at noon. The day starts with the Addspeed supercars

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Monday is a day for car enthusiasts, kicking off with the Lamborghini

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Breakfast show at 10.45, followed by the classic Fiat 500 display at 11am and other displays. Full

details of the programme can be found on http://www.horshampiazzaitalia.co.uk/.

Meanwhile the recent district Piazza Italia District Tour was judged a success.

The tour, organised by Horsham District council in collaboration with Community Partnerships saw a cavalcade of star cars and bikes visit Billingshurst, Pulborough, Storrington, Steyning and Henfield before returning to Horsham.

Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture Cllr Jonathan Chowen said: “Thank you to the many partnership volunteers, drivers and vehicle owners who gave their time so readily to make this event such a success.”

Director of Steyning and District Community Partnership Reina Alston said: “The event was a real triumph; a very happy, colourful event and the enthusiastic crowds were so obviously enjoying it.”

David Hurst of Pulborough Community Partnership said: “Everyone I have talked to said it was brilliant. The sight of those vehicles was thrilling.”

Henfield Ward councillor Mike Morgan said: “A very big thank you to all at Horsham District Council who organised this event and for taking this out to villages. This was very we received in Henfield and we hope that we can build on this in future years.”

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Free courses for people with diabetes Ready to help

People living with diabetes in Horsham and Mid Sussex are being offered free NHS courses.

The Long Term Conditions Project through the Time to Talk Service at Sussex Community NHS Trust (SC is holding a number of courses from April to support people living with type 2 diabetes.

The five-week course is designed to support adults to learn strategies to live well with type 2 Diabetes.

It will explore any barriers or difficulties in living well with type 2 diabetes; suggest practical tools to improve quality of life; develop skills to make positive changes

including how to monitor type 2 diabetes and show people how to measure their progress.

Each session is 1.5 hours with a maximum of 15 members and with two facilitators.

Organisers say this course is a great opportunity to meet other people who live with type 2 diabetes and share ideas.

Courses will run in Horsham and Mid Sussex and are provided in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.

Spaces are limited so please call Time to Talk on 01403 227048 quoting diabetes course.

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Cheers “Nev” as couple remember dad on wedding day Loving couple Emma and James

Photo by Sam Wordie www.wordiephotography.com Newly-weds Emma and James O’Malley found a touching way of remembering a beloved father.

The Rusper couple set up a bar in his name at their reception and raised nearly £2,000 for a cancer charity.

Nev’s bar was named in memory of Emma’s late father, Nevill, and guests gave donations to St Catherine’s Hospice at Crawley in exchange for drinks. Nevill had been cared or at the hospice.

In the lead up to their big day, Emma and James bought all their own drink for the bar and arranged for two friends to serve on the night. The bar was open for the evening reception and was a big success, with guests digging deep to support St Catherine’s.

The generous gesture raised £1,745. 20. Emma said: “I’d always wanted to do it after a friend of mine did something similar at her wedding. I thought it was a lovely

idea. We had a barrel engraved and put up a picture explaining what we were doing to our guests.

“There were no formal drink prices so donations were just at our guests’ discretion. Dad died when I was 19 but the bar was a lovely touch for our family and a great way for me to acknowledge and bring him into my wedding even though he wasn’t around. I also carried a locket which had his picture in on my bouquet.”

Speaking about her day Emma said: “We held the wedding at 12 o’clock but even though it was an early ceremony, the day flew by. We live next door to a village church and as James had proposed on Christmas day the previous year, we decided to have a winter wonderland themed wedding. We went away on honeymoon over Christmas and New Year to the Maldives and Sri Lanka which was amazing. We’re both really chuffed

that we could raise money for such a worthy cause and would like to thank all our family and friends who donated to Nev’s Bar.” The hospice says couple’s donation will make a real difference to St Catherine’s and the patients they care for and is enough to fund an entire day of Day Hospice services, which help patients to live well for as long as possible through a range of wellbeing activities such as: art and music therapy, exercise groups and peer to peer support groups.

If Emma and James have inspired you to help St Catherine’s on your wedding day, the hospice can help.

St Catherine’s has a specially designed In Celebration range of place cards, table cards and donation envelopes or can offer support with other plans of any size.

For more information please visit: www.stch.org.uk, call the Fundraising Team on 01293 447361 or email comfun@stch.org.uk.

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Aerial art gallery in East Street A new aerial art gallery has been created in Horsham’s streets to display a thought-provoking new installation of works that examines the relationship between colour and personality.

For the first time, Horsham Piazza Italia has included the art of Italy as part of the festival, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year.

Dadaprojects has partnered with Horsham Museum and Art Gallery to bring Supercelestial

by Joseph Rossi to the town until April 13. The exhibition takes the form of an outdoor installation along East Street, with original art pieces available for viewing at the gallery. From March 25-29 there will be different opportunities for the public to meet Dadaprojects and Joseph Rossi during the Piazza Italia Festival.

Dadaprojects, a not-for-profit organisation, encourages the work of artists outside the conventional confines of the art scene. It aims to facilitate the interaction between

the public and art and promote cultural and artistic exchange internationally, delivering high quality and

We are delighted to be a part of this project and excited to be bringing contemporary Italian art to Horsham for the first time memorable experiences.

Jeremy Knight the curator at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery said: “We are delighted to be a part of this project and excited to be bringing contemporary Italian art to Horsham for the first time. We hope the public will join us in engaging with these beautiful works

by Joseph Rossi throughout the streets and gallery in the town.”

Sports Relief at Millais On Friday, Key Stage 3 students came together to take part in a sponsored Fancy Dress Fun Run in aid of Sports Relief.

The mile long run, organised by the PE curriculum area, has proved a successful initiative amongst the girls, with a colourful array of onesies and other outfits, ranging from a banana to horseback rider, being seen around the school grounds.

Staff also entered into the spirit

of the occasion, by dressing up in a variety of outfits to support the girls. Special mention should go to Miss Powell, Director of Year 9 and PE Teacher, for her imaginative ‘Work Out Barbie’.

Key Stage 4 students were not left out and had the opportunity to take part in this good cause, by dressing up and running a mile in their PE lessons, throughout the week.

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A Victorian Tale: Henry Burstow’s Horsham

Henry Burstow and his bookReminiscences of Horsham will be celebrated in an exhibition at Horsham Museum until July 1.

The museum said: “How often have we sat in a pub or café, thoroughly absorbed in listening to a local ‘character’ describing their extraordinary memories, just wishing it could somehow be recorded?

Well, something similar did happen in 1911, and Henry Burstow’s colourful memories of Victorian Horsham were published.

“It certainly was the best of times and the worst of times for Henry Burstow: for, like many people living in the Victorian era, poverty was never far away.

Burstow’s Reminiscences of Horsham was published in 1911, at a time when most books were written by the wealthy, the famous and the powerful.

“Yet Henry Burstow was none of these things: he was a poor, working-class cobbler, born in 1826. However, his lowly status betrayed the fact that he was a highly intelligent man blessed with a fantastic memory. “ Over the years, he used his extraordinary memory, skills and talents to benefit the local community, and later, to provide a wealth of memories that were captured in one of this country’s earliest oral histories. Given his legacy to Horsham, it is sad to think that such a vibrant and charismatic personality endured such financial hardship.

“Drawing on Reminiscences of Horsham, this exhibition will provide fascinating glimpses into Henry Burstow’s humble world, against the backdrop of a captivating and colourful Victorian world in the ‘Reminiscences’ of those

who lived around him. It will tell of some of the quirks of Victorian Horsham as remembered in his book, alongside some political and royal events of the era.

“Discover the rivalry between our local public houses, as documented by image and song, and be entertained by Victorian Horsham scandal; enjoy descriptions of some of our more outrageous yet colourful characters… learn what ‘beggar-pooking’ was, read about some of Horsham’s villains, and discover the stories of some of Victorian Horsham’s more eccentric individuals!

“To celebrate Henry Burstow and his Victorian Horsham, this exhibition will feature the strange, the wonderful and the everyday.

Living in poverty, mice were a huge problem when it came to storing food, therefore objects on show will include various Victorian mousetraps: some that killed by squashing, some by decapitating and one that was a four-mouse mousetrap - a ghastly thought for most of us now, though necessary back then!

“There will also be many original paintings and photographs of old Horsham on display, along with a generous helping of documents relating to Henry Burstow’s life and book,Reminiscences of Horsham. “ This exhibition will also recall some of Henry Burstow’s involvement in bell-ringing: from cracked bells to the diverse social politics such as the rivalries of performance between bell ringing groups in the area.

The museum said: “Possessing an extraordinary memory, our poor yet ‘noble artisan’ Henry Burstow also knew 420 songs by heart and could recite them on demand; his legacy as folk singer continues today, nationally.”

A centenary edition of Henry Burstow’s book Reminiscences of Horsham containing many rare photographs and images to celebrate and commemorate his life is also being published by the Friends of Horsham Museum, in conjunction with this exhibition.

Horsham Museum is open Monday-Saturday 10-5, admission free. The Museum will be open on Good Friday and Easter Monday but closed on other public holidays.

Scenes from the book are pictured.

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Learning from mistakes wins accolade

NHS workers are outstanding at learning from mistakes, according to a survey.

The Sussex Community NHS Trust has been ranked “outstanding” and is the tenth top NHS Trust out of 230 in England for its ability to learn from mistakes.

The league is published by the Department of Health and ranks trusts on their “openness and honesty” based on data safety reporting and the latest NHS staff survey results published in February.

The table includes 230 NHS trusts with the trust ranked tenth and is rated “outstanding”. Other categories include “good”, those

Billingshurst Village Centre consultation A growing village is set to get a heart transplant.

Residents of Billingshurst are being asked to comment on changes to the village centre to help it cope with its expansion.

Horsham District Council gave the go-ahead for a consultation on a “supplementary planning document” that has been produced in collaboration with the Parish Council, Community Partnership and Chamber of Commerce. It sets

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who have “significant concerns”, and those with a “poor reporting culture”.

The trust’s chief executive Paula Head said: “I’m delighted that Sussex Community NHS Trust has been ranked as the tenth best NHS Trust in the first annual ‘Learning from mistakes league.

“Our staff have created an open and supportive culture where they take many opportunities to report errors and mistakes and we actively encourage this.

“We take this very seriously and ensure we apply our learning into practice to ensure we deliver our vision of excellent care at the heart

of the community.”

Sussex Community NHS Trust is the main provider of NHS community health services across West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and the High Weald Lewes Havens area of East Sussex. It provides a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 8,000 people a day. Staff work to help people plan, manage and adapt to changes in their health, to keep them in their own homes for longer, to prevent avoidable admissions to hospital and to minimise hospital stay.

Further information about the trust is available from its website: www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk.

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It enables us to progress our vision to develop a vibrant village centre in Billingshurst out future priorities for the village centre.

The district council says that Billingshurst has experienced significant population growth in the last 20 years and it is recognised that the village centre needs to undergo substantial improvements to support this growing resident population and to improve its appeal to visitors.

The consultation is open to the public to express their views until April 29 and can be viewed on the

council’s website atwww.horsham. gov.uk.

A Copy of the document is available to view in Billingshurst Library and the Billingshurst Centre. Additionally, you can express your views by email atstrategic.planning@ horsham.gov.uk or in writing to Horsham District Council’s offices, Parkside, Chart Way, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RL. Commenting on the council’s decision, Cabinet Member for Planning and Development Cllr Claire Vickers said: “I am pleased that we now have the go-ahead for this consultation.

“It enables us to progress our vision to develop a vibrant village centre in Billingshurst, promoting its historic setting whilst providing high quality shops and public facilities and making the high street more pedestrian friendly.

Improved on- street parking and car parks will also be developed for the growing resident populations and visitors to the village.

“I would encourage as many of you as possible to come forward and share your views on how you would like to see the village centre improved in the future whilst the consultation period is open.”

This consultation is the culmination of two years’ work to develop a viable plan for Billingshurst village centre. Once formalised it is due for adoption in July.

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Youngsters rock to success in their tenth year

Pupils from two Horsham schools celebrated ten years in the Rock Challenge with a clutch of awards for excellence.

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School and Millais School were celebrated on the night of their contest at The Hawth, Crawley, one of two nights on which the contest was held.

The Spirit of Rock Challenge® Award allows those taking part to nominate the team they think has been the friendliest and most supportive towards the other schools and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School was also recognised by its peers and won this award in their 10th celebratory year.

Sussex Police Chief Constable Giles York attended the show and said : “It’s about the 8thtime I’ve been to Rock Challenge and the lovely thing is I wanted to be here tonight. The great thing about Rock Challenge is it positively affects so many children for such a long period of their school year and seeing the joy on their faces is just brilliant.”

The event was supported by PQA, West Sussex County Council- Think Family, Sussex Police, Anti-Bullying Works and Ansvar Insurance. It was won by Angmering School.

Maillais awards were: choreography Sussex Police, performance skill Pauline Quirke Acadamy, con-

cept West Sussex County Council, drama Pauline Quirke Academy, soundtrack Be Your Best Foundation, visual enhancement Sussex Police.

Queen Elizabeth II awards were: choreography Sussex Police, stage use West Sussex County Council Think Family, concept West Sussex County Council, soundtrack Be Your Best Foundation, set design and function Ansvar Insurance, visual enhancement Sussex Police, entertainment Anti Bullying Works, lighting T Mec, and Spirit of Rock Challenge Ansvar Insurance.

Pictured are the local winners in action.

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All’s well that ends well for students

All the world’s a stage and all the girls of “Prep 6” merely players.

The Globe Theatre opened its doors once more to Farlington Prep from Horsham and took them on a magical tour round the world of Shakespeare. They were entertained by a very flamboyant actor, with feathered cap and full length swirling leather coat reminiscent of the Pied Piper. He gave a wonderful talk on the life and times of Shakespearian London, from the heads on Traitors’ Gate to the frost

fairs on the Thames.

At the Studio the youngsters were put through our paces, doing scenes from ‘Macbeth’, taking on the roles of Banquo, Macbeth, and the three weird sisters. The schools said that girls thoroughly enjoyed taking on different personalities and learning key lines from the play.

After lunch they returned to the theatre and visited the exhibition, looking at different interactive areas, from special effects to playing

chords on a synthesised lute.

They also had the opportunity to find out what it would be like to wear costumes in Shakespeare’s time.

One pupil, Roseanna, was dressed from head to toe in the costume of a shepherdess, while another,Millie, had the chance to wear the jacket worn by ‘Richard the Third’.

So, as the school said: “One could say that ‘All’s well that ends well’.

You can now recycle MORE of your Easter egg packaging!

Horsham District residents are being urged to recycle as much of their Easter egg packaging and cards as possible.

Every year millions of chocolate eggs are enjoyed over the Easter period but recycling the packaging often gets forgotten.

Horsham District Council can now collect the plastic packaging that protects your chocolate eggs as well as the cardboard and the foil and your Easter cards.

Make sure you separate the different packaging and put them loose in your blue-top recycling bin.

Please recycle as much of your Easter egg packaging and cards as possible.

Don’t forget to recycle all your bottles, cans, paper, card and other plastics too. Thank you!

For more information about what to recycle visit www.horsham.gov.uk/plastics or call 01403 733144

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Local Artist prepares for exibition Business Martin Read - News Reporter Local artist Jeremy Bridle’s current exhibition at Horsham’s Capitol is not to be missed.

Although Jeremy has done seascapes he specialises in portraits and his larger than life depiction of David Bowie is a particularly striking and colourful example of the power of his work. Jeremy says: “The most satisfying thing in the world is to create something –

doing that gives me a great sense of achievement. There is nothing more interesting than the human form and that’s why I’m always drawn back to paint it.”

Born, raised and educated in Horsham, Jeremy works on his portraits in his Warnham studio using brushes and scrapers to apply the oil paints on to canvases that he constructs himself. The Bowie portrait took around twenty hours of work to complete, not including drying time between applications.

Jeremy continues: “At Tanbridge School art and sport were my best subjects and I had a long standing wish to take up painting in a serious way, but with a young family time was at a premium until around five years ago when I did an A level art course at Collyers. I then joined the evening class at Farlington school run by Rosalyn Sprey where under her guidance and encouragement my portraiture really took off with my kids, friends and stock photos being my early subjects and, more recently, influential figures from the music world.”

While the paintings fund themselves, Jeremy runs his own decorating business – Paragon but hopes to develop his artwork to the point where he can concentrate solely on producing paintings.

He has been shortlisted for the National Open Art Awards and participated in exhibitions with other students, but the Capitol showing is his first solo event. Jeremy sums up saying: “I aim to create engaging paintings through the bold use of texture and layers of colour!”

Those lucky enough to see Jeremy Bridle’s work at the Capitol, where his exhibition continues until April 24, will immediately confirm that he is definitely fulfilling his goal. http://www.jeremybridle.co.uk 07899 981493 jeremybridle@yahoo.com

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Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/16/0407 24B Carfax Horsham West Sussex RH12 1EE Removal of 2x existing fascia signs and erection of 2x non illuminated replacement fascia signs, change of colour of front window and door paint from grey to green to match corporate colours Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/14/2536 Land East of Billingshurst To North and South of A272 East Street Billingshurst West Sussex Details of Strategic Infrastructure and Open Space pursuant to outline planning permission DC/15/0059.

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

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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (AMENDED BY TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 PLANNING (AMENDED BY THE LOCALISM ACT 2011) NEIGHBOURHOOD THE LOCALISM ACT 2011) NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 2012 (GENERAL) REGULATIONS PROPOSED REVISION TO THE2012 DESIGNATED SHIPLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD AREA PROPOSED TOhas THE DESIGNATED Notice is given thatREVISION an application been made by ShipleySHIPLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD Parish Council for a revisionAREA to the Shipley Neighbourhood Area (previously designated on 25 February 2015); under Section 61G of the Townisand Country Act 1990has andbeen Regulation of the Notice given that Planning an application made5 by Shipley Neighbourhood Planning 2012.Neighbourhood Area Parish Council for a(General) revisionRegulations to the Shipley This proposed revision to the designated Neighbourhood Area will (previously designated on 25 February 2015); under Section 61G enable Shipley Parish Council to continue with the preparation of of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Regulation 5 of the a Neighbourhood Plan for the new Parish area (which came into Neighbourhood effect on 7 May 2015).Planning (General) Regulations 2012.

Shipley Parish Council is a ‘relevant body’ for the purposes of This proposed revision to the designated Neighbourhood Area will Section 61G of the 1990 Act, and is therefore qualified to undertake enable Shipley Parish Council to continue with the preparation of neighbourhood planning. In accordance with Regulation 6 of the a Neighbourhood for the new Parish area (which came into Neighbourhood PlanningPlan (General) Regulations 2012, the proposed effecttoon May 2015). revision the7designated Shipley Neighbourhood Area is now advertised for comments as to whether there is any reason why Shipley Parish Council is anot‘relevant for theApurposes of Horsham District Council should revise thebody’ designation. copy Section 61G of the theproposed 1990 Act, and is changes therefore qualified of the map showing boundary can be foundto undertake neighbourhood Council’s website: planning. In accordance with Regulation 6 of the www.horsham.gov.uk/planningpolicy/planning-policy/ Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, the proposed current-consultations revision to the designated Shipley Neighbourhood Area is now A copy will also for be available for inspection at: advertised comments as to whether there is any reason why Horsham District Council Horsham District Council should not revise the designation. A copy Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RL of the map showing thechanges proposed boundary changes can be found Comments on the proposed can be made directly on Council’s the websitewebsite: or by email to: neighbourhood.planning@horsham.gov.uk Or www.horsham.gov.uk/planningpolicy/planning-policy/ by post to the above address – please mark “FAO current-consultations Neighbourhood Planning” If you wish to comment on the proposed amendments please note: A copy will also be available for inspection at: All comments must be received by 5pm Friday 29 April 2016

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This proposed revision to the designated Neighbourhood Area will The application, draft designation map and supporting submission enable Shipley Parish Council to continue with the preparation of be viewed on the website: a can Neighbourhood Plan for thewww.horsham.gov.uk/ new Parish area (which came into planningpolicy/planning-policy/current-consultations. effect on 7 May 2015).

of Section 61G ofrevision the 1990to Act, is thereforeNeighbourhood qualified to This proposed theand designated Area will undertake neighbourhood planning. In accordance with Regulation enable Shipley Parish Council to continue with the preparation of 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, atheNeighbourhood fordesignated the new Southwater Parish area (which came into proposed revisionPlan to the Neighbourhood effect May 2015).

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The award dinner was held in March, at the Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel, with Sanjeev Bhaskar presenting the awards.

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Horsham Publications Opens New Office Last Friday saw the official opening of Horsham Publications’ new offices at 24 Piries Place.

Many of the Magazines local advertisers attended, together with business colleagues and associates and the event was a great success.

Having started as a small homebased business back in 2008, Julie Maxted, owner and editor has built

a thriving publishing business, and she now produces three business and community magazines, Holbrook Pages, Horsham Pages and Southwater Life, who have a combined distribution of over 26,500 magazines.

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Horsham business delivers Easter egg-citement to children’s charity

Rudridge in Horsham has delivered 50 Easter eggs to local charity, Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice, in Arundel.

The team at the civil engineering and groundwork material specialists, located on Handcross Road, bought a range of Easter eggs for the children, at Chestnut Tree House, and their families.

The children’s hospice caters for Sussex and cares for 300 children,

and young adults, with progressive life-shortening conditions. It currently costs over £3.5 million each year to provide care services, both at the hospice and in families’ own homes.

Terrina Barnes, Corporate Fundraiser at Chestnut Tree House, commented: “We’re very grateful to Rudridge for donating Easter eggs to Chestnut Tree House. It is donations from companies, like

Rudridge, that will put a smile on the children’s and families’ faces this Easter.”

John Chesson, Branch Manager at Rudridge Horsham, added: “Chestnut Tree House provides such amazing support for the local community and to many families in Sussex. They do a phenomenal job. We hope our donation of Easter eggs helps to give the children and their families a lovely Easter.”

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Much loved stars return to Capitol’s stage for this year’s panto

Gig Guide Friday 25 March Team New Band (20.30) The Malt Shovel,Horsham (01403 252302) Alter Ego (21.00) The Six Bells, Billingshurst (01403 782124)

Saturday 26 March Saviours of Soul (20.30) The Malt Shovel,Horsham (01403 252302) Willie Austen (21.00 - £6 free to members) Comrades Club,Warnham (01403 211747) The Henry Group (21.00) The Queens Head,Horsham (01403 252721) Alter Ego (21.00) The Sussex Oak,Warnham (01403 265028)

Sunday 27 March Live music (14.00 - 22.00 Chocolate and Choons Charity Day) The Malt Shovel,Horsham (01403 252302) Stan’s Showcase The Anchor Hotel,Horsham (01403 250640)

Three familiar and much-loved stars will be flying back to The Capitol’s stage this Christmas for the spectacular family pantomime, Aladdin..

CBBC star Olly Pike, is set to play the title role. Since Beauty and The Beast, he has continued work with his company, Pop’n’Olly, to promote LGBT diversity and equality education for children. His work is adopted by schools and charities around the UK, often being used to help train teachers in how best to

include LGBT Education within the classroom.

Olly’s most recent animation and book, Jamie, is being shown at the Rainbow Reels festival in Ontario, Canada. This year, he is hoping to do some live Pop’n’Olly’ shows for the very first time, as well as producing another book and further videos, which can be seen at www. youtube.com/popnolly Olly can’t wait to return to The Capitol and said: “I’m really excited for Aladdin, since the character

Wednesday 30 March Willie Austen (20.30) Faustinos,Midhurst (01730 814745)

Thursday 31 March Stan’s Originals Showcase (20.00 Unprovoked, Dylan T Rocks and Chasing Harley) The Malt Shovel,Horsham (01403 252302) Listings kindly supplied by www.horsham-rocks.

portrays a hero - without really wanting to be one, which I think gives a great message to people.

Aladdin just does what’s right and tries to stay true to himself.

“I’m thrilled of course, to be working again with Mike, Richard and Nick. They are such wonderful people to be around and we have a tremendous amount of fun!”

Mike Goble will be playing Wishee Washee. After entertaining Horsham’s audiences as D’Jon M’Stard in Beauty and The Beast last year, he found time for a short holiday in Paris, including some fun at Disneyland, and is looking forward to presenting Ministry of Science Live in the UAE, on P&O Cruises, as well as an autumn UK theatre tour, ahead of the pantomime run. Occasionally, you might see him pop up at Legoland, Windsor, performing in their Pirate Stunt Show, or storytelling at the puppet theatre.

He’s recently been commissioned to write 7 clown routines, for holiday destinations around Europe, by Live Business, to entertain their young guests and families. A personal highlight this year is the honour of being asked to be Best Man for the first time!

Mike loves Horsham, which has been home for Christmas for the past two years, and he now sees it as “spending time with his panto family”, both on and off stage. He’s delighted to be sharing the stage, once again with Olly and Richard, and to be reunited with the great behind-the-scenes team at the theatre. Mike said: “My last two pantomimes at The Capitol have been such a joy to be a part of and after last year’s record-breaking Beauty and the Beast, I can’t wait to welcome our audience back to

enjoy another fun-filled production for all the family.”

Richard Alan is looking forward to playing a slightly more serious role this year, as The Emporer of China. He can’t wait to return to Horsham and The Capitol, in particular, and says: “It’s like coming home for Christmas and being part of one big family, and I really enjoy being part of a show that’s been produced in-house.”

Since performing in last year’s panto, Richard has been busy rehearsing for a new season at Butlins, which runs until November, performing in a new show “Time Travel Trouble” for younger children and entertaining the crowds with circus skills, including stiltwalking, unicycling and juggling.

After positive feedback on last year’s box-office breaker, many had hoped to see a return of the most popular cast members, so the Capitol are delighted to announce their much anticipated return. Nick Mowat, General Manager of The Capitol and Producer of Aladdin, said: “We are so excited to announce the return of our magical trio to The Capitol, for Aladdin, this year. Olly, Mike and Richard are a joy to work with and have proved to be a big hit with our audiences for the past two years. Audiences can expect lots of crazy mayhem, a lot of laughter and, as always, with a Capitol pantomime - a thumping good story.”

The theatre promises to, once again, deliver West End standard singing and dancing, great music, amazing sets and costumes, and plenty of jokes - old and new!

To book, please contact the Capitol Box Office by calling: 01403 750220, or by visiting: www.thecapitolhorsham.com

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FATHER BROWN THE CURSE OF THE INVISIBLE MAN Thu 24 - Sat 26 March 7.30pm (Sat Matinee 2.30pm) Back on tour in the UK with a highly anticipated new show, Blake are coming to The Capitol, Horsham on April 1.

Mixing pop, classical & musicals in one thrilling night, linked together with hilarious banter and beautiful video projections, this is entertainment at its finest.

Joined on stage by award winning choirs, live instrumentalists and special guests, the night features powerful renditions of ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Time To Say Goodbye’, ‘Nessun Dorma’, ‘Chasing Cars’ and many more!

With rich harmony vocals, Blake launched their first album in 2007, just 6 months after reuniting as friends on Facebook. The debut album went straight to number one in the UK Classical Album Chart and into the Top Twenty Pop Chart.

The public embraced their debut album immediately, with over 100,000 copies being sold in just three weeks and earning the group their first Gold Disc. The music in-

dustry followed in early 2008, when the album received the prestigious Brit-Award for Album of the Year, a huge honour for a group still less than a year old.

During this success, their upbeat version of ‘Swing Low’ was chosen as the Official Anthem of England Rugby, for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Later on, the sporting theme continued, as they performed a rousing rendition of their 1492 Conquest of Paradise, during the opening ceremony at Wimbledon.

The group have gone on to perform regularly at Wembley Stadium, for major national and international football matches, and at other famous stadiums around the globe.

As well as devoting themselves to their fans and music, the band spends a huge amount of their time supporting several charities close to their hearts, such as Help For Heroes, The British Legion and MIND, to name but a few. The band’s deep support of the British forces has seen them perform twice

for the Queen, at the Albert Hall, at the Festival of Remembrance.

During Christmas 2015, the boys were delighted to work in collaboration with music legend ‘Dame Shirley Bassey’ on her first ever festive recording, a classic rendition of ‘The Christmas Song’.

Blake were proud to headline the Beijing Chinese New Year TV Gala for 2016, with a performance that was viewed by over a quarter of a billion people! The group sang three songs, as the finale to the prestigious yearly variety show.

With over a million albums sold, and having performed on nearly 150 TV shows around the world, Blake continue to build their reputation as one of the most eclectic and exciting pop-harmony groups world-wide.

So get ready to hear Stephen, Humphrey and Ollie sing the biggest songs from their 6 albums here, in Horsham. Tickets are on sale now, via The Capitol Box Office.

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BLAKE Friday 1 April 7.30pm

Horsham’s Great Big Bunny Hunt As part of Horsham’s Easter celebrations, following the town’s tenth fantastic Piazza Italia Festival which will take place on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday …. many Town Centre businesses will hold a Bunny Hunt during the remainder of the school holidays.

The rabbits are so delighted to be coming back to Horsham for the eighth year running, and are already preparing for their hop-in on Tuesday 29 March. They will stay in Horsham until Sunday April 10.

Accompanied pre-teenage Children can visit a range of Shops and draw ‘Find the Carrot’ Cards to discover whether they have won a little treat and then find which Bunny is hiding in that Shop ! The children will enter the Bunny’s Name onto a form..... and then stand a chance of winning cash prizes of up to £40. This activity is organised by the Rotary Club of Horsham in partnership with Horsham District Council and participation is free to the Children. ATOM have kindly sponsored the activity.

Entry Forms will be available at participating shops, downloadable from the Rotary Club of Horsham Facebook Page and other local websites, social media forums, and published in the local press.

THE GREAT EASTER BUNNY HUNT

The Rotary Club of Horsham, in conjunction with Horsham District Council, is organising an ‘Easter Bunny Hunt Competition’ as part of the Horsham Piazza Italia Fortnight. The Competition is open to all accompanied Children under 13 years of age.

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KINDLY LEAVE THE STAGE Friday 1 April 7.45pm

Between Tuesday March 29 and Sunday April 10 the Shops listed below invite you to play ‘Find the Carrot’. Just go along to each of the shops and you will find in the Window a Poster which details what you have to do in that particular shop. Follow the instructions and you may end up with a nice Treat and also a Rabbit’s Name. Just enter the Rabbit’s Name for that shop in the relevant space below and when you have filled in all the names, drop the completed Form into the Box at ATOM in the Carfax, or mail it to The Rotary Club of Horsham, Birkdale, Greens Lane, Mannings Heath, RH13 6JW. There will be a 1st Prize of £40 and a Runner Up Prize of £20 in each of the following Age Groups. 4 and under, 5-8 and 9-12.

Name:

Age:

Phone No:

SHOP NAME

LOCATION

ATOM

CARFAX

BATTLEQUEST GAMES

CARFAX

RABBIT’S NAME

BEALES

THE FORUM

BILL’S RESTAURANT

MARKET SQUARE

BROCK TAYLOR

EAST STREET

CANCER RESEARCH UK

EAST STREET

CARMELA RESTAURANT

DENNE ROAD

FIESTA TOTS

PIRIES PLACE

GUY LEONARD

NORTH STREET (off of CARFAX)

HAPPYSCAMPS

SWAN WALK

HORSHAM MUSEUM

CAUSEWAY (behind Bill’s Restaurant)

JOJO MAMAN BEBE

CARFAX

LA PIAZZETTA

5 BISHOPRIC (near Shelley’s Fountain)

LA SOURCE

EAST STREET

LE BRUNCH

SWAN WALK

LEADERS

MARKET SQUARE

MANGOBEAN COFFEE SHOP

10 BISHOPRIC (near Shelley’s Fountain)

MANSELL McTAGGART

CARFAX

MI SPA

CARFAX

NANDOS

EAST STREET

NON STOP PARTY SHOP

CARFAX / MIDDLE STREET

SPECSAVERS

WEST STREET

STRADA

EAST STREET

SUGAR AND SNOW

PIRIES PLACE

TAKING SHAPE

CARFAX

TOY BARNHAUS

SWAN WALK

WAKEFIELDS JEWELLERS

WEST STREET

Marion de Montfort & Wimblehurst Choc

EAST STREET

WOODLANDS ESTATE AGENTS

SOUTH STREET

(end of East Street)

POP FACTOR The Concert! 2016 Sunday 3 April 2.30pm

On Screen @ The Capitol

ZOOTROPOLIS 2D & 3D (PG)

SPOTLIGHT (15)

RISEN (12A)

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THE GREAT EASTER BUNNY HUNT

The Rotary Club of Horsham, in conjunction with Horsham District Council, is organising an ‘Easter Bunny Hunt Competition’ as part of the Horsham Piazza Italia Fortnight. The Competition is open to all accompanied Children under 13 years of age.

Between Tuesday March 29 and Sunday April 10 the Shops listed below invite you to play ‘Find the Carrot’. Just go along to each of the shops and you will find in the Window a Poster which details what you have to do in that particular shop. Follow the instructions and you may end up with a nice Treat and also a Rabbit’s Name. Just enter the Rabbit’s Name for that shop in the relevant space below and when you have filled in all the names, drop the completed Form into the Box at ATOM in the Carfax, or mail it to The Rotary Club of Horsham, Birkdale, Greens Lane, Mannings Heath, RH13 6JW. There will be a 1st Prize of £40 and a Runner Up Prize of £20 in each of the following Age Groups. 4 and under, 5-8 and 9-12.

Name:

Age:

Phone No:

SHOP NAME

LOCATION

RABBIT’S NAME

ATOM

CARFAX

BATTLEQUEST GAMES

CARFAX

BEALES

THE FORUM

BILL’S RESTAURANT

MARKET SQUARE

BROCK TAYLOR

EAST STREET

CANCER RESEARCH UK

EAST STREET

CARMELA RESTAURANT

DENNE ROAD

FIESTA TOTS

PIRIES PLACE

GUY LEONARD

NORTH STREET (off of CARFAX)

HAPPYSCAMPS

SWAN WALK

HORSHAM MUSEUM

CAUSEWAY (behind Bill’s Restaurant)

JOJO MAMAN BEBE

CARFAX

LA PIAZZETTA

5 BISHOPRIC (near Shelley’s Fountain)

LA SOURCE

EAST STREET

LE BRUNCH

SWAN WALK

LEADERS

MARKET SQUARE

MANGOBEAN COFFEE SHOP

10 BISHOPRIC (near Shelley’s Fountain)

MANSELL McTAGGART

CARFAX

MI SPA

CARFAX

NANDOS

EAST STREET

NON STOP PARTY SHOP

CARFAX / MIDDLE STREET

SPECSAVERS

WEST STREET

STRADA

EAST STREET

SUGAR AND SNOW

PIRIES PLACE

TAKING SHAPE

CARFAX

TOY BARNHAUS

SWAN WALK

WAKEFIELDS JEWELLERS

WEST STREET

Marion de Montfort & Wimblehurst Choc

EAST STREET

WOODLANDS ESTATE AGENTS

SOUTH STREET

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EVENT OF THE WEEK BARNS GREEN VILLAGE HALL SALE April 2

The stock includes good quality clothing, bric-a-brac both modern and vintage, small pieces of furniture, books, toys, jewellery and household articles. So overall there will be a wide range of interesting goods to browse through.

Come and join us for a relaxed and friendly morning.

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HORSHAM PLANT SALE April 2 Spring Show & Plant Sale.

There will also be a Cookery Section, Handicrafts, a Grand Raffle and refreshments with delicious cakes.Free packets of seeds and labels will be given to visitors joining the Society on the day The venue is North Heath Hall, St Mark’s Lane, Horsham RH12 5PU.

MANNINGS HEATH FLOWER SHOW April 2 Mannings Heath &District Horticultural Society.

SPRING FLOWER SHOW - Open to both members and non members Saturday 2nd April at the Village Hall in Mannings Heath.

Set up 1pm to 2pm.

Doors to the public open 3pm -4.15 Free Entry.

Easter Egg Hunt

Eggs-cellent Easter fun for all the family!

Thursday 31st March 2016 from 11am to 3pm at Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 9AX

£5 per child and adults go FREE

THE MUNDAY SISTERS

MATT GILLAN AT SEASON March 25 South Lodge Hotel - Lower Beeding - Mar 25, 2016 - 9:30 a.m.

Matt Gillan at Season - South Lodge Hotel - Lower Beeding March 25, 2016

EASTER TRAIL AT WARNHAM March 25-28 The popular annual Easter Trails will take place at Warnham Local Nature Reserve - on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (25 to 28 March 2016) – between 10am and 4 pm Two trails will be available for youngsters to follow (perhaps with a little adult help) around the Nature Reserve.

April 2 Sumners Ponds - Barns Green 8pm - 10.30pm.

The hugely popular Munday Sisters are a brilliant upbeat local duo who will be performing an acousitc mix of covers and originals. Table booking is recommended so please call us on 01403 732734 to speak to one of the team.

THE NATIONAL TRUST

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WORTH ABBEY

April 14 The North Sussex Centre of The National Trust at The Wesley Hall,London Road,Horsham “California Dreaming” An illustrated talk by Neil Sadler.

Visitors welcome-£5.00 entrance

April 9-10 Crawley Model Railway Society are holding their 16th model railway exhibition at Tanbridge Houise School, Farthings Hill, Horsham on April 9th & 10th.

There will be 20 model railway layouts in attendance plus full trade support in 3 halls.

April 14-17 Worth Abbey Nr.Turners Hill.Open their grounds for the NGS Thursday14 and Sunday 17 April 2--5pm.

Visit the Abbey Church ,walk the grounds and have tea whilst enjoying the wonderful views Adrian Skeates ( NGS West Sussex) Worth Abbey Nr Turners Hill

QUEENS 90TH CELEBRATION April 23 In celebration of the Queen’s birthday, Epworth Choir will be holding a concert featuring music for choir, brass and organ at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford. Tickets £20 or £15 for adults and £6 for children under 12. Available from Epworth Choir Box Office, 01483 768136 or www.epworthchoir.org.

Price includes a ride on the ‘Easter Bunny Express’ miniature train through the woods, a woodland trail, face painting, refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny. We also have farm animals for the children to meet so come along for a fun day of activities.

Tickets can be purchased on the day.

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STORRINGTON BOOT SALE May 2 8am to 12 noon At Storrington Library Car Park, Ryecroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA A popular event for buyers and sellers - Lots of bric-a-brac, plants, books, clothes and curios will be on sale.

Free for buyers. Sellers: Cars £7, Vans from £10.

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The best of both worlds with Open House Horsham

I was reading an article recently in The Negotiator, a publication for estate agents, which said “an online estate agency service fails to give the vendor what they want at almost every stage

of the house selling process”.

I’ve also heard feedback from several sellers who have used online estate agents in the past, who have said “never again”.

Without a doubt, there are online estate agencies out there to which criticism like this does apply. They tend to be large national agencies which charge a low upfront fixed fee. All enquiries will go through a national call centre and the service will be impersonal. Their philosophy is if you only paid £495 + VAT you can’t expect the service to be equivalent to that of a high street agent. Using them can work, but only if you are prepared to do viewings, negotiate offers and chase solicitors yourself.

At the other end of the estate agency spectrum is the traditional local high street agent. In the Horsham district, on average, you can expect to pay fees of 1.2% inc VAT - so £3,600 on a property which sells for £300,000. Your fee buys local expertise in valuing your property, as well as photography, floor plans, brochures, accompanied viewings, negotiation

of offers, and post-sales chasing to ensure the sale completes.

After all, the agent’s fee is on a no-sale, no-fee basis, so it’s in their interests to finish the job.

Even then, we hear time after time that vendors and purchasers are not happy with the service they get for the money they pay.

Bear in mind, though, that the fee you pay also has to cover the costs of running a high street office, including rent and business rates.

Open House Horsham is one of new hybrid of online estate agents offering the best of both worlds. We offer a much better level of service than older online agencies, and also significantly lower fees than traditional high street agencies. We believe that people still like to deal face to face with an agent, someone local who provides a professional service.

We provide valuation, photographs, floorplan, brochure, advertising on Rightmove and Zoopla, accompanied viewings, offer negotiation, and proactive sales chasing to completion, just

like a high street agent. But we believe that our service is more personal and more flexible. You’ll deal with the same person from valuation through to completion, and we’re not bound by traditional office hours. Many of the conversations we have with sellers and buyers are in the evenings, when they are home from work. We do quite a lot of work on Sundays too. The great news is that for this excellent service, you will pay a lot less. Open House Horsham charges 0.5% inc VAT, no sale, no fee. As with traditional agents, we don’t get paid until your house sale completes, but we are able to keep our fees down, as we don’t have those high street costs.

Like a lot of people, I don’t like change, but in this situation you won’t notice any difference in the level of service - In fact, we hope you’ll think it’s far better. What you will notice is the thousands of pounds you save by selling your house through Open House Horsham.

Email michelle@openhousehorsham.co.uk, find us at www. openhousehorsham.co.uk or call us today on 01403 253867 to arrange a valuation. 0.5% inc VAT, no sale no fee.

Philip Jordan, Chief Executive of Henry Adams, comments on the Budget Confirmation in today’s Budget that the surcharge of 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax on second homes and investment properties will indeed come into force from the start of April was disappointing but not entirely unexpected.

The impact in the market over coming months remains to be seen but the continued squeeze on the private rented sector by the government means private landlords who are planning to add to or who are starting their portfolio really have to take a longer term view to their investment, which is possibly the Chancellor’s intention. It could also enable first time buyers a window of opportunity with fewer investors in the market to compete against when buying starter homes.

A more level playing field for landlords will be created now that large scale investors will also subject to the Stamp Duty surcharge, although that is less likely to impact the outer regional markets less than the Build to Rent sector emerging in more urban locations including, of course, London.

Interestingly the Chancellor has also announced reforms to Stamp Duty on commercial property which come into effect at midnight tonight. The changes, which include seeing commercial freehold properties under £150,000 attract zero rate, should benefit smaller businesses which should in turn help to breathe life back into some of our local high streets and that has got to be good news for shopkeepers and local communities.

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Horsham go second - promotion within grasp Horsham Ladies pipped at the post Photos by Nick Evans

Noah Chinn scored in Horsham’s big win Saturday March 19 – South League Premier – Div. 2 Horsham Men’s 1st XI 6 - 1 Oxford Hawks

Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham - storming home following a late autumn barren spell, to deliver another strong win, their twelfth from their last 15 games - jump to second in the table with 43 points and a superior goal difference. London Edwardians head the table on 47, with, like Horsham two games to play.

Tulse Hill, third (40), have one fixture remaining after surprisingly losing at home to lowly Eastbourne last Saturday.

Against Oxford early stalemate ended with a close range Joey Humphreys goal and Noah Chinn netting a back hander. The visitors, restricted by exams, brought just 11 players, but converted a penalty, Cirdec Atkinson, though, gave Horsham a 3-1 cushion at the break.

Despite repetitive Oxford send offs

for dissention they earned unfulfilled shorts ahead of Cirdec scoring again from a set piece and Chas Richardson providing an unassailable 5-1 lead, until - deserving to end a run of goal-less games – Jack Dean saw his strike finalised by Matt Hough.

Heading off to Le Touquet for a seniors’ tournament Team Manager Al Campbell told us: “A great result – exactly what we set out to do! For promotion we need just one more point from our last two games, so our future is in our own hands. We visit seventh placed Purley Walcountians on April 2 and ought to beat them but they saw us off 3-4 at home in December – our last defeat.” Captain Duncan Howarth added: “I couldn’t possibly have asked for more. We’re improving and, in preparation for the final push, we’ll be practising over Easter.”

Hard fought match ends in defeat for Horsham

Saturday March 19 – South Women’s Hockey League Div. 1 Horsham Ladies 2 - 0 Oxford University Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Despite winning again – for the fifth consecutive time and only losing once since October 24 Horsham’s chance of promotion back into the Women’s Conference East League at the first attempt disappeared when Southgate and Barnes both won their final games.

With runaway champions Surbiton ineligible for promotion, Southgate go up, Horsham finishing their league programme just two points adrift, on level pegging with Barnes but shaded into fourth spot on fractional goal difference.

Against Oxford University after three early Horsham short corners

Suzy Clapp slotted home a penalty and then Alexandra Malzer, in between England duties, scored the second ahead of a goal-less second half.

Team Manager Jane Denman told the District Post: “It’s been a great season and it was asking a bit much for all of the other results to go our way! There were games that we might have won when we suffering from injuries, but every team could say that.” Captain Gill Adams sidelined all season and recovering from knee surgery said: “We didn’t quite make it but we’ll come back even more determined in September.”

Horsham Ladies next take the field on Saturday April 2 at Blatchington Mill School in the Sussex Cup semi final against Brighton & Hove – the winner will play either East Grinstead or Lewes on finals day on May 7, venue to be confirmed.

Strong win moves Boro up the table Saturday March 19 – London 3 South East Pulborough 29 - 19 Folkestone Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter Pulborough moved up to seventh with a hard fought bonus point win against higher table opposition.

Brad Game scored Boro’s first try after an early Folkestone penalty success. Then Henry Lee crossed the line, converted by Frazer Oliphant-Hope but Boro assisted Folkestone with penalties, the sides standing on twelve points apiece at the break. Then, up the slope but with a following wind, Harvey Strudwick scored a further try, again maximised by Frazer, before the Kent side followed suit, restoring parity at 19-19, until a

long run by Harvey culminated in an off load enabling Captain Simon Burfiend to score under the posts, Frazer’s conversion and a subsequent 45 metre penalty securing Boro’s 29-19 win.

Boro Head Coach Clayton Saunders told the District Post: “This was a fantastic win – four tries to one – and if we hadn’t kept them in the game with first half penalties our winning margin would have been far greater. Just six points separate five teams in our part of the table so there’s still plenty to play for but the gaps in the league fixtures are a bit frustrating because we want to keep the momentum going.”

Boro return to the fray on Saturday April 2 with an away fixture against high flying Aylesford Bulls, against whom they suffered a rare home defeat in December.

Joggers running near and far Horsham lost at Deal & Betteshanger in a tough match

Saturday March 19 - London 2 South East Deal & Betteshanger 20 – 14 Horsham Rugby Dave Smith- Sports Editor With five forced changes to the line up for the long trip into Kent to play 3rd placed Deal & Betteshanger this was always going to be a tough match to get anything from, and so it proved.

Horsham came under early pressure and following a penalty Liam Giudes scored a well worked try for the hosts, and Connor Moss converted. Horsham fought back and following a quick break Ollie Harcus crossed the line for a try that Tom Johnson converted for 7-7.

Then Johnson missed a kick at goal before Moss extended the home sides lead with a penalty. However with Bell, Wilde, Watts and Wilson causing havoc with their pace and trickery Horsham always looked a threat and it was Watts who

crossed the line for his fifteenth try of the season which was converted

by Johnson, and after 25 minutes Horsham lead 14-10. Horsham however were pegged back to a lead of 14-13 just before the break through a Moss penalty.

With four changes to our starting pack we knew we might struggle to gain a solid platform..

The home sides’ powerful scrum started to take its toll on Horsham in the second half and after being driven back Horsham conceded a try to Number 8 Hinkins which was converted by Moss. Horsham continued to press their hosts hard but despite threatening the Deal & Betteshanger try line they were unable to add to their 14 first half

points and the home side held on for the win.

Horsham coach Nick Stocker said: “With four changes to our starting pack we knew we might struggle to gain a solid platform, but when we put pace on the ball we asked a lot of questions and stretched a resolute defence that has not conceded many points this season and is one of the best in the league. I’m obviously disappointed that we lost but I’m pleased with our application, effort, tenacity, spirit and sheer bloody mindedness, and the players in this young side did themselves justice.”

Horsham’s next fixture is at home to Beckenham on April 2 when there is a reunion lunch of former players and their partners from Graham Boswell’s 1985/86 Lions side.

Horsham Team: W Bell; Watts, Wilde, Ordidge, Wilson (Layzell), T Johnson, Mills; Penfold, Grantham-Hill, Fairs; Harcus, Cass; Smith (N Bell) (Fisher), Thompson, Gray.

Athletics Phil Liberman- Horsham Joggers The Horsham Joggers were out in force this weekend starting in the north with Dan Pettitt who powered his way to a new personal best in Manchester’s Trafford 10K clocking 34.07.

While elsewhere in the beautiful surroundings of Hampton Court there were some impressive performances in the half marathon: Tim Jones 1.38.21 Alan Pettitt 1.41.12 Caroline Daykin 2.08.50 Caroline Bransden 2.12.08 Lorraine Hunter 2.14.43 Stephanie Charman 2.23.11 Paul Chandler 2.30.17 Amanda Avery 2.31.57 Fiona Lear 2.27.41 Edna Clark 2.28.36.

Thirteen Joggers went into battle at the Hasting Half Marathon with veteran Bryan Camfield finishing in 1.22.45 followed by Stuart Adesilu 1.29.16 John Wilcox 1.31.27 Rachel Lloyd Smith 1.35.17 Paul Addie 1.36.34 Brian Frost 1.37.59 Paul Yokom 1.41.26 Janine Littler 1.41.29 Paul Chantler 1.41.54 Mike Saunders 1.42.08 Mike Thornton 1.45.02 Elizabeth Scott 2.17.52 Jane Adams 2.42.40 Jenny Boyd 2.53.58 Victoria Saunders 2.57.54.

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Hornets cruise to victory away at Uckfield Goalless Heath lose two on the trot Saturday March 19 - SCFL Premier Division Broadbridge Heath 0 - 2 Eastbourne United Tuesday March 22 - SCFL Premier Division Chichester City 3 – 0 Broadbridge Heath

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Uckfield keeper Firman saves Farmer’s effort Saturday March 19 - SCFL Premier Division AFC Uckfield 0 – 5 Horsham Football Dave Smith- Sports Editor A fine Terry Dodd hat-trick and a brace from Kieron Pamment ensured a comfortable Horsham victory at AFC Uckfiled that kept up their pursuit of Eastbourne Town.

It could of all been so much better because when it looked like Eastbourne Town were about to lose at home to Loxwood they equalised late on in normal time before hitting the winner 6 minutes into added time, to the disappointment of all associated with the Hornets.

Against Uckfield Horsham dominated from the start and could have been two up in the opening

minutes as they pounded the home sides’ goal. With 21 minutes gone Horsham finally got the breakthrough their dominance warranted; Dodd was played in by Darren Boswell and made no mistake in slotting past ‘keeper Firman. The now rampant Hornets nearly made it 2-0 within seconds of the restart when Adam Hunt hit the bar. It did not take long though to double the lead as Pamment tapped home after Joe Shelley had forced Firman to parry his long range effort. Two minutes later on the half hour mark it became 3-0 when Shelley’s nod back into the area was met by Dodd who headed in from close range.

After the break Dodd completed his hat-trick within 3 minutes of the restart and with that the match was over as a contest - if it wasn’t before then. The visitors nearly

grabbed a consolation when Greenall’s well struck shot cannoned off the post but the slight revival from Uckfield was crushed in the 74th minute when Pamment scored his second after a fine run through the home defence.

Horsham now host Worthing United on Saturday (March 26).

Worthing lost 7-1 at home to Hornets rivals Eastbourne Town on Tuesday evening and Eastbourne Town will now travel to Wick & Barnham on Saturday Wick having lost 5-0 on Tuesday evening - suggesting that both title rivals should record a victory this weekend.

Horsham Team: Shaw, Storrie, Knee, Keehan, Jones, Farmer, Shelley, Hunt, Dodd, Pamment, Boswell. Subs: Lewis, Duncan, Smith, Atkinson.

Donaldson hat-trick helps YM demolish Hailsham Photo by Clive Turner

Luke Donaldson scoring for YM Saturday March 19 - SCFL Premier Division Horsham YMCA 7 – 1 Hailsham Town Football

Tom Norris - Sports Reporter Horsham YMCA responded to consecutive Premier Division defeats in style on Saturday, as they smashed struggling Hailsham

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Dan Sullivan opened the scoring for the home side midway through the first half, only for Stringers forward Jack Divall to level ninety seconds later. The brief scare for the hosts didn’t last long though, as striker Sam Schaaf tapped home to restore YM’s lead three minutes after, before Luke Donaldson netted his first of the afternoon in added time at the end of the opening period.

The young midfielder doubled his tally to make it 4-1 shortly after the restart and then completed his hat-trick fifteen minutes later.

Substitute Martin Smith grabbed YM’s sixth a minute from time, before Phil Johnson headed home an even later seventh to complete the scoring.

Manager Peter Buckland commented: “I didn’t doubt the result, even when they made it 1-1. Prior to that it was a bit open, I must admit. There were two or three

Following Tuesday evenings defeat at Chichester City, Heath have now lost their last two games, failing to score in both.

Against Eastbourne United, each team had a half each where they were the better side - Heath in the first half and United in the second.

Against City the Heath attack again failed to register, resulting in a 3-0 defeat.

The welcome return of Piers McDermott against United following his injury nearly resulted in a goal when his long throw was met

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at ‘keeper Broadbent to be followed minutes later by a similar McDermott throw being headed goal wards by Jake Holmes who forced Broadbent into a good save.

McDermott sadly suffered a reoccurrence of the injury that has sidelined him for the last few weeks and could play no further part. The second half saw a flurry of chances for each side but without creating the breakthrough. Then on 65 minutes Heath were made to pay for their missed chances when fullback Shaun Lee got on the end of a corner and powered a header into the net. The goal seemed to deflate Heath and Eastbourne United went on to dominate the rest of the play, scoring a second through David Smart with 7 minutes remaining.

On Tuesday evening Heath went behind to from a Jimmy Wild strike on the half hour. Two further goals in the second period from Dan Hegarty and Jamie Horncastle sealed a disappointing few days for the Bears.

Junior Football Round Up Football Dave Smith- Sports Editor U14 Horsham Sparrows 6 – 0 U14 Steyning On a good pitch Sparrows put in a great performance and ran out comfortable 6-0 winners. 3 goals from Jacob, 1 from Alex, Matt J and Mark sealed the win. Jacob was MoM for a great hat trick.

Sparrows have consolidated their second position in the league.

U15 Horsham Sparrows 1 – 4 U14 Lower Beeding A below strength Sparrows team hosted Lower Beeding and after a strong start conceded 3 quick goals before the break. The second half saw them rally and hold the opposition to a goal each, George scoring for Sparrows and MoM was Dominic.

U16 Chesworth Rovers 1 – 0 U16 Horsham Sparrows U16 Chesworth Rovers 2 – 0 U16 Horsham Sparrows Sparrows visited Chesworth Rovers in another double header for the two teams.

Sparrows had a goal disallowed in the first minute in the first match and then were unable to convert any further attempts on goal, go-

ing down 1-0. Sparrows MoM was Lucas Owens. The second game saw Sparrows beaten by two goals in quick succession from Chesworth during the first half. Tireless work rate from both teams in the second half saw the score remain at 2-0 giving Chesworth their second win.

Sparrows MoM for the second game was Jack Bovey.

Burgess Hill Town Ladies 0 - 0 Horsham Sparrows Women In a disappointing game with few clear chances, Sparrows had the majority of play but could not break down the hosts; a nasty injury to Abbie further dampened the day.

Sparrows lost ground in the chase for second, although the point did consolidate 3rd place with 4 games to go.

U12 Chesworth Rovers 4 – 0 U12 Horsham Ambassadors In this final league match of the season Rovers were worthy winners in an undefeated season that boasts 12 wins and 2 draws; securing the U12 league championship. Ben E was scored from inside the box before Lewis grabbed the second goal when he struck a trade mark goal from range. Finlay Ellis then grabbed a brace to finish the match 4 – 0. The second game ended 3 – 0.

chances at each end, but we had opportunities in the first five minutes to be a couple of goals up.

Luke’s (Donaldson) overall contribution today was good. I think he’s getting better and better and he is still only young. If you take into account that there was no Nick Sullivan, Ash (Dugdale) and Dave Brown, then it’s a very pleasing performance.

“It was a good response today, but now we’ve got two tough games

coming up against Lancing away and then at home to Horsham.

What more motivation do the players need than beating Lancing on a nice 4G surface and then playing against Horsham down here in front of what will hopefully be a big crowd.”

YM: Fox, Carden, Burgess (Horner 82), Crane, Evans, D. Sullivan, Hibbert, Wright, Donaldson (Smith 74), Schaaf, Johnson. Unused subs: Gedling, Gathern.

STONE AND GLASS SPLASHBACKS AND WORKSURFACES Using different materials in the kitchen has become an increasing trend over the years, with stones and glass being used in place of tiles and laminates.

The choice of stone products on the market is big, with a wide range of natural granites to a seemingly endless choice of composite colours and patterns. To make it completely personal we can arrange for you to visit our stonemasonry to select your own slab of stone.

Glass splashbacks can bring a burst of colour to your kitchen as well as make the space appear larger and brighter by reflecting light. They also give you a great surface to help keep your kitchen clean after cooking with no grout to get stained. Because the colour is applied to the back of the glass, we’re able to offer an almost limitless choice of colours, similar to the paint colour choice you would get in a hardware store. So if you wanted to match your wall colour, or find something very particular - no problem! (It’s also worth considering that glass splashbacks are comparable in price to tiling a wall once the labour is taken into account.)

Our new Horsham store specialises in composite stones (aka ‘quartz’), granite, seamless worktops and glass products. For details of our full range and service please visit us in-store.

It’s nearly two years since we started our search to find a suitable property to house the new Kitchen Store in Horsham. Over that time we’ve genuinely grown to love Horsham and we’re all now really excited about opening our new store on East Street.

The Kitchen Store started 12 years ago. We’re not a chain, but a local Sussex company. We make our furniture in Lancing and supply customers throughout Sussex and beyond.

Whether it’s your first kitchen or you’ve made a number of kitchen purchases before, we really understand what an important decision it is. So the choice we offer, the advice we give and the passion we have for every kitchen project is a vital part of why people come to The Kitchen Store.

My hope is from the first time you meet one of our designers through to completion, you’ll feel inspired, cared for and get great value for money. As well as our outstanding Paula Rosa Manhattan furniture, we of course do much more; from installation, to supplying and installing stone worksurfaces, appliances, lighting and glass splashbacks.

Whether you’re just doing your research or your ideas are more advanced we hope you’ll take a trip to our fabulous new showroom on East Street, or maybe one of our other stores in Brighton & Hove or Lancing. There is plenty to see and I’m sure that our knowledge and passion will inspire your new kitchen plans too.

At our stonemasons: It’s a precise job. Each piece of stone is unique and, as with glass, is templated in the home and then made to order.

Alan Margetts, Founder

WE HAVE ALL THE INGREDIENTS FOR A GREAT KITCHEN ...but how does it work?

Buying a new kitchen can seem a complex job but from the beginning our professional team of designers are on hand to talk through ideas, guide you and make suggestions to get you started.

We work with our customers at all stages of the job to perfect the design and, once this is done and

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production starts, the same person sees it through until the final design comes to life in your home.

Bringing your design from paper to reality depends on the installer so picking the right person to fit your kitchen can be as important as which door you choose. With many years experience of fitting Paula Rosa Manhattan kitchens (and of plumbing, electrics and building work) our fitters

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know the process inside out. They meet with you before the job starts and are there for any questions you might have all the way through. Then, at the end of the installation, they will walk you around your new kitchen to make sure you are happy with every last detail. We don’t leave until the job is done.

To find out more about the complete service we offer, call us on 01403 25 93 20.

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MEET THE TEAM Between the team we have around 120 years’ experience of designing and supplying kitchens. We’re passionate about the service and the value for money we give.

For advice, guidance or just a chat about your kitchen project, pop in to the showroom to meet one of The Kitchen Store team.

OPENING OFFERS To celebrate our opening we have a number of offers available for a limited time: FOR OUR FIRST 10 CUSTOMERS ONLY RECEIVE 50% DISCOUNT OFF KITCHEN UNITS PLUS £100 VOUCHER TO SPEND AT STEAMER TRADING.* ALL KITCHENS ORDERED BEFORE 30 APRIL 16 RECEIVE 35% DISCOUNT OFF KITCHEN UNITS*.

FREE SEAMLESS SINK WITH EVERY FULL SET OF WHARF SEAMLESS SURFACES ORDERED BEFORE 30 APRIL 16 WORTH £400*. *Furniture discounts apply to complete kitchen orders. By furniture we mean kitchen cabinets only (e.g. excluding worktops, glass, installation etc.) *See in-store for full terms and conditions and other opening offers.

CONTACT US The Kitchen Store 46 East Street RH12 1HN

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Also at Blenheim Road, Lancing and Old Shoreham Road, Brighton & Hove