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Andy’s Story: From too big for theme parks, to Charity bike rides and his own Slimming group Local Railway Manager, Andy Turner, has transformed his life by losing over 12 stone on Slimming World. He now uses his new found fitness to do charity rides to raise money and, next year, will ride from London to Amsterdam to raise money for Brain Tumour Research. First though, he is starting a new Saturday morning ‘Slimming World’ group in Horsham. In April 2015, Andy, weighing nearly 29 stone, finally realised he needed to do something about his weight. He had always been overweight, but now in his 40s it was really starting to affect him. Andy explained: “I’d always been big, even as a child. Over the years, my weight had fluctuated, but I would never say I had been a healthy weight. In my teens and twenties I’d never let it stop me doing things; I was active, I went skateboarding, built a car and more. But when I started skating again in 2008, I had a fall and badly broke my ankle, and it had a lot to do with my weight affecting my balance. Still I did nothing about losing weight. “But then something happened that made me realise I needed to change. I was at Chessington Theme Park with my family. We had queued for over an hour for

the Vampire ride, my youngest daughter Daisy was so excited to go on her first proper rollercoaster! But when we got to the seats I was gutted. Despite trying the special ‘larger’ seats, I didn’t fit. I couldn’t be with her on that ride, “Don’t worry Daddy” she said, but I could see she wanted me there, I was devastated, my weight was now affecting my family. Something had to change….” In late April 2015, Andy joined a local Slimming World group, and that moment would change his life. He continued: “I got out the car and headed in. Was I nervous? Yes! I was walking in to a group of Women, I was considerably bigger than everyone there, and I was embarrassed. I needn’t have been though. I was soon greeted by Claire the consultant, and taken over to the new members area. “I sat and listened to the new members talk, and I realised that this was fundamentally just about healthy eating. No complicated calorie counting, bizarre milkshakes - just good food and, by the sounds of it, enough to satisfy my appetite! I then listened to the Image Therapy session of the members already there. I liked the fact that no one was being criticised, even if they had gained a little, but on the whole it was losses.

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Continued from front page “These people were losing weight, and there was so much support for each other it seemed great. I then had to get my starting weight. Wow, was I really that big? I went away shocked by how heavy I was, but determined to give this plan a go”. When Andy returned next week, he had lost an amazing 1 stone in just 7 days. He had followed the plan to the letter and this was the moment Andy knew he could change his health for the better: “The Slimming World book became my bible! I ate so well, I couldn’t see how I could be losing! Steak, chicken, veg, potato, rice and more, all I did in most cases was lose the oil and processed foods, and replace them with fry light and good fresh items. It was great, chilli con carne, spaghetti Bolognese - all my favourites still on the menu.” Over the next year, Andy lost over 13 stone. He attended group every week and followed the plan of food optimising, and the weight came off. Even with his shift work, he was able to move between morning and evening groups to make sure he could weigh in. Being in group and staying for Image Therapy was a key part of his journey, not just for the food ideas, but for the support. Bad weeks or good weeks, his group became his friends: “We support each other not just in group, but through social media and more. I am just as pleased to see someone else have a good loss as I am myself!” Andy reached his target by April 2016, in a year he had almost halved his bodyweight. He made the top 10 of Slimming Worlds Man of the Year in 2016, and had a full feature in their national magazine, but there was one thing that was more important than anything else: “My family had a day out at Chessington again, and this time I went on every single ride in the whole park… including the Vampire! Daisy loved it, and gave me a big

hug, saying “Thank you for losing the weight Daddy, I’ve loved going on all the rides with you”. It melted my heart, that one moment made my whole journey worth it more than anything else”. Andy now cycles almost every day. In the summer, he raised over a £1100 riding for the British Heart Foundation in the London to Brighton bike ride, and in June 2018 is doing the 4 day 350 mile ride from London to Amsterdam, hoping to raise over £2000 for Brain Tumour Research: “I love how much more I am able to do things now and how active I’ve become, so it’s great to use that fitness for something worthwhile”.

Seeing how this has changed my life has made me want to hopefully inspire others to do the same Hoping to use his experience of losing weight with Slimming World, Andy is eager to help others. On Saturday, January 20 at 08:00, he will open the doors to a new Slimming World Group at St Leonards Church Hall, Cambridge Road. It’s called the Horsham Station group, quite apt considering what his day job is! “Seeing how this has changed my life has made me want to hopefully inspire others to do the same, so that is why I have taken the plunge and become a Slimming World consultant! I hope that I can help people through their journeys the way my consultant and group helped me through mine”. If you are interested in finding out more about Slimming World, please turn up on the day to hear how the plan works, or visit: www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your local groups.

The residents and staff at Skylark House in Horsham were thrilled to welcome the 2nd Chennells Brook Brownies as guests over Christmas. The Brownies, all aged between 7 and 10, filled the home with beautiful Carols to mark the season, bringing smiles to

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Christmas Day burglars appear in court Two men have appeared in court after a Christmas Day shop burglary in Pulborough. At 7.10pm on Christmas Day, Monday (25 December) police received a report that the Tesco Metro in London Road, Pulborough, had just been broken into and what appeared to be a large quantity of cigarettes had been stolen by thieves who had made off in a white van. Following enquiries, a van believed to be the one involved was found abandoned a short while later in Fittleworth. A quantity of cigarettes was found in the van. Further investigation resulted in officers stopping a taxi on the westbound A27 near Emsworth later that evening and arresting two men who were passengers on suspicion of the burglary. A large quantity of cigarettes was found in a duvet cover in the taxi. Mark Yeganeh, 50, unemployed, of Wingfield St, Portsmouth, and Ronald Wall, 37, a groundsman, of Sedgley Close, Southsea, have been charged with burglary and appeared in custody at Brighton Magistrates Court on Wednesday (27 December). They were remanded in custody to appear at Guildford Crown Court on 18 January

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Cancer support centre seeks volunteers to run up and coming Horsham branch The Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre is a small, independent charity based in Crawley which has provided free support, advice, friendship and therapies to thousands of people in the local area and is a hugely valuable and much appreciated resource. Throughout 2017, a team of the Olive Tree volunteers took part in a number of community events in Horsham, including a “pop-up” shop in Swan Walk in March and “Funday Sunday” in July to try to gauge whether there would be sufficient demand from Horsham residents for an Olive Tree cancer support centre to be set up in the town. The response was truly overwhelming, with large numbers of people saying how much such a facility was needed and, as a result, the trustees have been working hard to make it happen. A centre representative explained: “A substantial number of people using the Olive Tree’s services come from the Horsham area. Although Crawley is not a huge distance from Horsham, we are well aware that making even the short journey between the two towns can seem like a bridge too far for anyone trying to deal with the effects of cancer diagnosis and treatments.”

A property in a central location has been identified and negotiations over the lease will be finalised soon. Some internal refurbishment will be required, in order to ensure that the property provides a welcoming environment and can be used for confidential counselling and complementary therapies It is anticipated that the centre will be ready to start welcoming visitors in Spring 2018. In the meantime, the centre needs to build a team of enthusiastic volunteers to run the Olive Tree Horsham, once it’s up an running. Volunteering opportunities will include front desk/reception, administration, fundraising, trustees, qualified complementary therapists and counsellors. “The Olive Tree is a great place to volunteer, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team who make a real difference to the lives of local people affected by cancer, whether they be the cancer patient or their friends, carers and families. Please visit our website to find out more about volunteering at the Olive Tree www.olivetreecancersupport. org.uk.” For further information, please contact: 01293 534465 for a chat or email: admin@olivetreecancersupport.org.uk

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Is Blue Monday really a thing?

Blue Monday is the name given to Monday 15th January. Yes, it has been claimed that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the whole year! Back in 2005 a travel company declared that they had used an equation to calculate the worst date of the year. Influencing factors such as weather, debt, monthly salary, time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low mo-

tivational levels, and the feeling of a need to take action were used to create it, and although the formula was deemed to be nonsensical by scientists, the name and the date has stuck. However, Angela Abbot from Holistically Balanced explained that there is some general truth in it. “January is a month that many people traditionally struggle with, or struggle to ‘feel good’ with themselves. Even if Blue Monday isn’t an actual ‘thing’, the lack of sunlight and fallout from Christmas can leave us feeling ‘less than’ great. Add that we may have already given up on our New Year resolutions and are feeling demotivated and we may be feeling blue for more than just one day.” She continued “There are lots of ways to change how we feel and it is good to keep in mind that winter is a time of introspection. So how we think and feel in winter will be different to how we naturally think and feel in the summer. We can still maintain a positive outlook to feel happy and confident in ourselves, but it might just be in a more understated way than at other times of the year!” You should start by looking at what is really important to you in relation to your health, home life, relationships, finances and career, as this will help you identify what you need to change for this year. Now you know what’s important, you can put a plan of action

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Horsham district’s residents are generally excellent at recycling; the recycling is mostly clean and in good condition for reprocessors to make it into new stuﬀ. However recent analysis of Horsham’s waste has shown that a large amount of recycling is still being thrown in the rubbish bin, along with other items that can be recycled elsewhere. The info graphic opposite shows what was found and how these materials can be reduced, reused or recycled. • Did you know that you can recycle empty aerosol cans and clean foil in your blue-top bin?

together to help you achieve it. Small actions taken regularly will provide a better, longer lasting result, as bigger changes will be harder to maintain. Then make some changes. What you’ve done in the past has taken you to where you are now, so if where you want to be is different, it will require some different skills, abilities and maybe a different mindset. Learning how to practice Mindfulness can help here, as it is a powerful life skill that can help influence all areas of your life. Importantly, you must learn to enjoy the journey. Life and goals are about the journey, not the destination. Putting yourlife on ‘hold’ until you reach your goal is never helpful, but traveling on the right track, that will get you to your desired result, is. The more you enjoy the process, the happier you’ll be and chances are the journey will be shorter as a result. And no matter how bad things feel at the moment, you will have plenty of things to be grateful for. In every bad situation there will be positives. Often, the small things in life that we take for granted will make us feel the most grateful when we stop and consider them. If you’d like some help to beat the Blue Monday vibe, please contact Angela Abbott on 07941 134267, email: angela@holisticallybalanced.co.uk or visit the website www.holisticallybalanced. co.uk .

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Residents warned of potential “lethal” combination of loneliness and winter

England calls on people in Surrey and Sussex to offer simple acts of companionship as part of its Stay Well This Winter campaign to promote good health and protect vulnerable people over the winter months. Evidence shows that being alone and feeling isolated increases the risk of premature death by around a third and is as damaging to our health as not exercising. A third of people who report loneliness have long-term health conditions which make them more vulnerable to the effects of cold

claim to be lonely and 8 out of ten carers have felt lonely or isolated looking after loved-ones. Professor Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer for England, said: “Loneliness has a devastating and life-threatening impact on people of all ages. For vulnerable groups, social isolation combined with the health dangers of colder weather, is a lethal combination. NHS staff see first-hand the consequences of loneliness, from dealing with life-threatening and serious illness to offering a lifeline to those to simply wanting a see a friendly face. We can all take steps to alleviate loneliness by looking out for family, friends and neighbours. These simple acts of companionship could be life-saving.” Independent research for the NHS’ Stay Well this Winter campaign released today shows 56% of people aged 18 to 74 would like to visit their elderly relatives, friends or neighbours more often, with 42% claiming it will be part of their New Year’s resolutions. The poll also found 41% of people aged 70 to 80 feel that it’s helpful to have someone to help them with everyday activities, to stay well over the winter months, such as help with getting the weekly supermarket shop done

(56%), help with picking up prescription medicines (48%) and help with getting to the pharmacist or doctor (43%). The findings come after the Jo Cox Foundation’s campaign to draw attention to the plight of millions of lonely people in the UK, and ahead of its Commission on Loneliness report. Jeremy Quin MP for Horsham stated: “I believe that we all have a responsibility at an individual, family, and community level, to identify people with care needs such as loneliness, and provide support to improve their health and wellbeing. There is no single solution that can tackle loneliness and I think that it is useful to have a range of solutions. In early December, Age UK Horsham stated: “Here in Horsham District we’re working as hard as we can all year round to help older people face the different challenges that growing older brings and, with your help, we can work to make sure no one in later life need be alone or isolated. If you would like further information about how you can help Age UK Horsham District to combat loneliness, please call: 01403 260560 or email: info@ ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk

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England’s most senior nurse, Professor Jane Cummings, has warned of the “lethal” combination of loneliness and cold weather this winter. The chief nursing officer for the NHS in England said that loneliness and isolation pose a threat to physical and mental health for people of all ages and that this can have a real impact on already stretched NHS services, especially over the winter months when cold weather also poses a threat to many vulnerable groups. Her warning comes as NHS

weather. Heart attacks increase almost immediately after a cold weather snap and account for 40% of excess winter deaths. Hospitals also see a rise in the admission of stroke patients five days after the cold weather begins, while admissions for respiratory problems go up 12 days after the temperature drops. Three quarters of GPs say they see up to five people a day who have come in mainly because they are lonely, while another one in ten GPs sees between six and ten such patients daily. The number of hospital admissions is also linked to colder weather circulating viral infections, including flu. Older people who may be frail, or who have existing health conditions, are particularly at risk. Half of people aged 75 and over live alone, around two million people, and many say they go days or even weeks with no social interaction at all. Research also suggests lonely people have a 64% increased chance of developing clinical dementia and are more prone to depression, whilst a third of people with dementia said they had lost contact with friends. People of all ages can be affected by loneliness, for example, a third of new mums

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Discovering Horsham anew As each month flies past discover old Horsham with a new selection of 12 images of the town in the new Horsham Museum 2018 calendar. Amongst the images are some surprises – ice skating on Warnham pond in 1912, Hunt Brothers in West Street, or Horsham Market, Piries Place on the last day of trading. What’s more every purchase goes towards the Museum enabling it to carry out its ex-

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Drusillas’ Residents Feel the Freeze

hibitions and events. A perfect Christmas present – ideal size for postage to all those other Horsham’s around the world. The 2018 Calendar is now available to purchase priced at £4.75, or three for £12 from Horsham Museum & Art Gallery, 9 Causeway. The Museum is open 10am – 5pm MondaySaturday. Admission Free. For more information, please visit: www.horshammuseum.org.uk

As temperatures plummet and snow blizzards sweep across the country, the animals at Drusillas Park in Alfriston are staying warm with a little help from their loving keepers. All of the animals at Drusillas have received extra bedding to ensure they have somewhere warm to snuggle up. The heating has also been turned up around the zoo, with heat lamps remaining on throughout the day and night. Drusillas’ Head Keeper, Mark Kenward, explained: “Most of our animals are completely unfazed by the sudden drop in temperature. The sleet has come down

pretty thick and fast on a few occasions, and the majority of our animals have run straight out to explore! “For our red pandas Mulan and Anmar, the sudden flurries of snow have been a very pleasant surprise. They thrive in the colder weather; in the wild red pandas are native to the forest regions of China and Nepal, where the climate remains cool throughout the year. They are far better equipped for the cold than the heat, due to the thick layer of fur that covers their bodies, including their feet! Their activity levels increase in the winter and the precious pair

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2017 Achievements recognised by OFSTED outstanding college At the annual Collyer’s Prize Giving ceremony, successful students were rewarded for their 2017 achievements at the college. The event was attended by students, teachers, parents and other members of the Collyer’s community. Presentation of the awards was made by Chair of the Governing Body, Dr David Skipp, Vice Chair Ann Donoghue, Chair of Trustees, Mr Chris Clementi, and President of the Old Collyerian’s Association; Mr Dave Picknell, James Prentice and Ella Howard. The event was brilliantly organised by Collyer’s Hannah Page and Linda MacLeman. The Mercer’s School Memorial Prize (The Merrett Bequest), awarded by the Mercer’s Company, was presented to Edward Hundleby; recipients of the Mercers’ Exhibition Prize, awarded by the Trustees of the Collyer’s Foundation, were: Julia Feltham, Arthur Farr and Luke Foreman. The Trustees’ Curriculum Prize, also awarded by the Trustees of the Collyer’s Foundation, was presented to: Thomas Claridge, Katherine Farr, Sanmay Kanumakala, Elizabeth Hall, King Kwan Au; Rachel Bowld, Sean Hutchinson, Wing Hin (Oscar) Lui; Giles Rennie, Hoi Yin Tang, Samantha Lappage, Holly Bown; Esme Cairns, Jonathan Deacon, Jack Edwards, Kathryn Lee and Alexander Weston. The college prizes were donated by the College of Richard Collyer and Richard Collyer Lodge, the Collyer’s Association, the Old Collyerian’s Association, Collyer’s Law Department, Chris Clementi, Horsham Twinning Association, Mr C Martin and Mr S Gilham. Music for the evening was provided by Vila Zhang. The Collyer’s Association Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community was won by Esme Cairns, while the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Sport was awarded to Owain McLoughlin. Pia-Grace Homshaw picked up the prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts and college prizes for Excellence in Level 3 Vocational Courses was awarded to Joshua Ageros, with the prize for Excellence in Level 2 Vocational Courses

going to Tom Finneran-Lidbetter. The College Prize for Early Years was presented to Chloe Lawrance, while Kate Gale picked up the prize for Excellence in Apprenticeships; George Bowden won the Academic Progress prize and Sally Martin was awarded the Special Achievement in Adult Education prize. The Vivien Martin Prize for Special Achievement was awarded to Charles Paddick, and Harry Daymond was delighted to receive the Business Prize for Entrepreneurship, with Harry Lee awarded the prize for Strategic Management. President of the Old Collyerian’s Association, Mr Dave Picknell, presented the Old Collyerian’s Awards (OCA) to Clare Packham, winning the award for the OCA Outstanding Extra-Curricular Achievement Prize, and Gustavo Campina was thrilled to win the OCA Creative Writing Prize. Amy Clare was awarded the Adam Howard Law Prize, set up in memory of a very promising law student and kindly presented by his sister, Ella. The Chris Clementi Music Prize was presented to Nathanael Thomas-Atkin, while recipients of Outstanding Contribution to College prizes were awarded to: Ella Dobson, Beckie Garrick, Mae Holmes, Jenny Inglis-Taylor, Amy Knight; Sushir Kanumakala, Gemma Lester, Owain McLoughlin, Jake Myers, Jess Robinson and Ella Rowbotham. The College Language prizes were awarded to Esme Cairns (French), Francesca Hallworth (German) and Leila Harnett (Spanish). The 2017 Alumni Prize, for an ex student who has continued to keep in touch with the college, went to software engineer David Hawkins. Principal, Sally Bromley, who hosted the ceremony, said: “The Prizegiving event celebrates the wide range of student achievement at Collyer’s. Many students excelled academically, achieving 4 A* A levels and are now studying at Oxford, Cambridge and other prestigious universities, but the range of our students’ achievements do not end there. Students are awarded prizes for the way they engaged in activities outside the classroom, in clubs and societies,

sport, music and drama, or the way they supported other students in their studies while persevering with their own. They are all truly awe inspiring young men and women and all at Collyer’s are extremely proud of them. “It was an honour present this year’s Alumni Prize to David Hawkins, an outstanding ex-Collyer’s student who is now enjoying a massively successful career. It was great to see David again and hear how his success story is progress-

ing.” Sally proudly presented the overall prize for Student of the Year to a delighted Jacob Myers. Jacob was thrilled: “It is a great honour to receive the Student of the Year prize. Collyer’s is just brilliant. It’s as simple as that!” Dr David Skipp, new Chair of Governors at Collyer’s from September 2017, told the audience: “I am immensely impressed by the achievements of Collyer’s students in all fields. Collyer’s

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sword and dagger balancing, rola rola balancing, and rolling globes. Hosted by a Ringmaster who is ‘helped’ by a very funny clown, the circus also stars Boris the dancing polar bear, who has to be seen to be believed! Show times: 11.30am and 3pm, daily until Sunday 31 December. Tickets: £10 per person. The show lasts approximately one hour and is brought to you by John Lawson Circus. To book online, please visit: www.squiresgardencentres.co.uk.

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Opera Up Close have produced twenty five operas: six world premieres of contemporary operas and nineteen classic operas in newly commissioned chamber orchestrations and English librettos. Opera Up Close produce innovatively staged, unintimidating, affordable and, crucially, high quality English chamber re-imaginings of well-known works and premieres of new operas. Don’t miss your chance to experience their retelling of The Magic Flute at The Hawth. ‘a huge artistic success’ New York Times Performance: Saturday 13 January 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £25, available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www. hawth.co.uk.

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Soprano Rebecca Bottone is one of the most versatile performers on the operatic stage today. It has been said that she gets her charisma from her father, the tenor Bonaventura Bottone, but her chameleon ability is entirely her own. Her character roles have been highly acclaimed in performances at the Royal Opera House and with the Welsh National Opera. On New Year’s Eve she appears as herself when she joins the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra at Brighton Dome for the second year running, to add glamour and sparkle to a very Viennese celebration. Her contributions will include “By Strauss” from An American in Paris, “The

Waltz Song” from Tom Jones and the bewitching “Vilja” from The Merry Widow. When she sang here last New Year’s Eve The Argus reviewer wrote: “the charming Rebecca Bottone, a soprano who loves to show off in the nicest possible sense, seduced and dazzled with a display that showed not just vocal agility but a fine control of tone and soaring power. Her supreme talents were best shown in the melodious Vilja by Lehar, enhanced by shimmering strings.” The orchestra will welcome in 2018 with a feast of popular orchestral favourites from that golden age of Viennese light music just before the First World

War – a programme of lively and nostalgic music from the repertoire of the Strauss family and its contemporaries. Johann Strauss II captured the light-hearted approach to life favoured by the Viennese of his day more than anyone else. With gems such as the Emperor Waltz he established himself as “The Waltz King” and surely no such celebration of Viennese music is complete without that perennial favourite The Blue Danube Waltz. Alongside the traditional foottapping Strauss waltzes, polkas and marches, conductor Barry Wordsworth has included favourite light music scores from some of our finest English composers: Ralph Vaughan Williams’ fabulous English folk tune Fantasia on Greensleeves, Malcolm Arnold’s gorgeous folk tune influenced English Country Dance No.8 and Richard Rodney Bennett’s “Waltz” from Murder on the Orient Express – a brilliant musical depiction of a train moving away from the station platform. With such a varied and entertaining programme on offer, why not join the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra on Sunday afternoon to welcome in the New Year with style and panache. This concert, firmly established as part of the city’s festivities, nearly sold out last year, so do book early to avoid disappointment.

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Drivers showed blatant disregard of drink-driving laws despite a publicised police blitz. That is the view of a top police ofﬁcer after nearly 200 people were arrested in the crackdown between December 1 and the New Year period. Some drivers face court appearances this month and others have already been before magistrates for alleged drink or drug-related driving oﬀences. Chief Inspector Andy Gooch said: "The volume of arrests we have made in Sussex demonstrates the blatant disregard a lot of people have for the law. "At a time when most people are celebrating and spending time with their loved ones, it is disappointing to see that a number of motorists continue to ignore our safety advice.” Several drivers from the Horsham district were among those arrested and their names have been publicised as part of the crackdown. More motorists were arrested in Sussex on New Year's Day, immediately after the conclusion of the Christmas 2015 crackdown on drink

and drug-drivers under Operation Dragonfly, which was Surrey and Sussex Police's Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving. Phil Nicholas, Chief Inspector of the Sussex Police Roads Policing Unit, said: "I feel the campaign has been a success in that we have arrested a large number of people who may otherwise have been involved in an accident or ended up causing fatalities on the roads in Sussex. "However, it is extremely disappointing that some people have not taken heed of the message, as is reflected in the statistics with 21more people being arrested for drink and drug-driving related offences in the first three days of 2016 - 10 on New Year's Day alone. It shows that this campaign is not aimed solely at targeting drink and drug-drivers at Christmas; it is a year-round strategy and we will continue to bring offenders to justice." Of the 182 arrests made in December, a total of 27 people have been convicted, and a further 72 have been charged and are due to appear in court. People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug driving or visit www.operationcrackdown.co.uk. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit http:// www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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Search for mystery lottery winner winning ticket before the prize claim deadline, then the prize money, plus all the interest it has generated, will go to help National Lottery-funded projects across the UK. A National Lottery spokesperson said: “We’re eager to find the mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings – this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life. We’re urging everyone who bought a EuroMillions ticket in this area to check their old tickets again or look anywhere a missing ticket could be hiding. “Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags and down the back of the sofa – someone out there could literally be sitting on a fortune. We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win.” To help jog EuroMillions players’ memories about what was happening around the date of the draw in question, rugby fans may remember that October 10 saw the final games in England’s World Cup pool. Whilst Australia beat Wales 15-6 to top the group, England’s emphatic 60-3 win over Uruguay at least restored some pride after a lacklustre World Cup campaign. Anyone who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-

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Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Horsham is holding a ticket worth a small fortune, say organisers. At the time the District Post went to press the lucky holder of a EuroMillions prize worth £58,838.90 had yet to make a claim. Organisers say the winner is holding a ticket bought in the Horsham District. It could be a local person or someone from further aﬁeld who happened to be in the town. If they do not claim the money by early April the money will be lost to them. Earlier this week National Lottery players were urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim the prize. The holder matched the ﬁve main numbers and no Lucky Star numbers in the EuroMillions draw on October 9 last year. The winning EuroMillions numbers on that date were 1, 40, 42, 43, 47 and the Lucky Star numbers were 9 and 11. The lucky ticket-holder has until April 6 to claim their prize.. If no-one comes forward with the

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A Billingshurst man involved in systematic sexual abuse of a young woman with two others is now serving 10 years in prison. Joseph Noye, 27, of Plaistow Road, was found guilty on one count of oral rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of criminal damage. He was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court. The court heard that the victim, a woman in her 20s, was abused over a period of five days back in October 2014. The abuse began when a man, who was unknown to the victim, entered the property under false pretences. This man was later identified as Charlie Jones, 28, who received 20 years jail. Once inside the property Jones became controlling and committed a series of sexual offences against the woman. The abuse continued over the following days with Jones inviting various men to the property where they too committed serious offences against the woman who police say received serious internal injuries as a result. The victim gained the courage to call police on the fifth day of abuse

and Jones was arrested a short time later. He was charged and remanded in custody. A further six men were arrested in the days which following with charges being brought against them in December 2014. They were then released on conditional bail until the trial at Guildford Crown Court which and lasted 12 weeks from last September.

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onment. James Jo of Kingston Road, found guilty on tw rape. He was sent imprisonment. Th committed in Redh Ross Noye, aged Mead, Billingshurs been found guilty victim’s mobile ph tablet were stolen and jailed for 10 m with 16 months sen ing a suspended pr Three other men Detective Consta from the Surrey Pol Investigation Team complex and leng and I welcome the s “The oﬀences th ted against their vic and although the will never take aw woman experience some way to help her life. “I hope the le passed to these o courage any victim or abuse to report t lice so they can be oughly.” Advice for those abuse and assault c Surrey Police webs police.uk.

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ingshurst fire station, which had never seen such a case of “Burning Love”. Romantic Sarah, 26, recalled their first meeting and said: “We met on January 28 in 2010. “Kieran came into the local leisure centre for a gym induction, which I carried out. He tells me he fell in love with me the moment we met. From then we would see each other when he came in for workouts. “We had bad snow that year and I needed somewhere to stay. Kieran kindly offered and I stayed at his place as friends, where we started to get to know each other. “Facebook then connected us after an exchange of phone numbers and the rest is history. “We have now been together for just over six years, Kieran is the kindest, most caring person I know and we love each other unconditionally.“ Kieran, 27, from Billingshurst, is a retained fire fighter for Billingshurst and works at Anco storage, a local family-run shelfing and racking company. Sarah, from Aldwick, said: “We are looking to purchase our first home this year and can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together.”

Leap Year proposer Sarah Baldwin reached the heights of passion when she proposed to her ﬁreman boyfriend. Secretive Sarah hid away at the top of a practice tower as Kieran Hatchard, climbed towards her in what he thought was a routine evening ladder drill. As Kieran reached the top Sarah sprang her February 29 surprise by boldly producing an engagement ring and asking him: “Will you marry me?” Sarah went down on one knee for the proposal, at the top of the tower, and presented Kieran with a palladium wedding band from Gold Arts in Chichester. This was followed by a live appearance from local singer and performer Paul Brigstock, who sang the Jason Mraz hit “I won’t give up” to the happy couple. The song contains The lines: “I won’t give up on us. Even if the skies get rough. I’m giving you all my love. I’m still looking up.” Afterwards it was celebrations all round at the Bill-

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Horsham ‘s ﬁrst English Festival could be become an annual event, say supporters. Thousands were entertained over two days with a combination of traditional English dance, music, classic vehicles, traditional food, drink and entertainments. Afterwards Dick Streeter, who was heavily involved in both days, said: “It was great to see the ideas we had worked on all come to fruition. Of course, the weather certainly helped us, it was really ‘steaming’ hot at times but with the right support from Horsham District Council, I feel we have set

It was great to see the ideas we had worked on all come to fruition. the foundations for a great new annual event for the town and I am proud to have been part of it.” Samaritans event organiser Caroline Thomas was delighted with the Sunday saying, “I am very grateful to all of the volunteers, businesses and Horsham District Council which together helped us relaunch our annual Horsham Folk Club Day as the Horsham English Festival Sunday. Given its success I think the event has some real

traction and I’m looking forward to reviewing what we did and what might be possible next year.” Saturday’s Broadwood Day of Dance ﬁll the town with a riot of colour, movement and sound as more Morris dancers than you could shake a stick at performed. This year more than 25 dancing ‘sides’ were represented, together with Saturday’s Carfax Local Produce and Craft market plus the new feature of a display of Morris Minor cars on the Forum. Sunday’s Horsham Folk Club concert in aid of Crawley and Horsham Samaritans was extended with displays of classic cars from Arun Motors, the latest Jaguars from Harwoods and classic bikes from Dresda supported by over 20 privately owned classic British bikes including Nortons, Triumphs, Vincents and BSAs. King Henry Eighth and his Tudor court and the Loxwood Joust brought more fun and more than a smattering of history to proceedings given weight by the evocative Traction engine farming contractor display from Horsham Traction Company. Elsewhere in the Carfax, Hepworth’s brewery, Help the Aged’s Tea Marquee and the Horsham Rotary LINC bake stall vied for taste buds attention with hot street food from Garlic Wood Farm and Pig in a Jacket and the Pitcairn shell ﬁsh stall. For children there were Busy Days face painting, a tea cups fun fair ride and traditional games including a coconut shy and the walking balloons stall in Swan Walk Shopping Centre.

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Pet owners are more likely to heartlessly dump them in the summer months, says the Horsham-based Royal Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Statistics suggest it will be anything but a summer of love for hundreds of poor creatures, with one pet being abandoned every hour on average. The numbers recorded by the charity soar from a relative low of 599 rejected in May to 1087 dumped in July, with June at 830, August 834 and September 891. Every year nationally the charity is called out to rescue hundreds of animals across England and Wales after their owners abandon them and in many cases leave them for dead. In 2015 a total of 2,751 animals were rescued by the animal welfare charity with a peak in admissions in July. Now the society is bracing itself for another summertime inﬂux of dumped animals

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An 11-year-old girl fighting cancer was heartbroken when a hit and run driver brought tragedy to her life. Her angry mother says the incident is just one of several heartbreaking deaths in the same road involving cherished pet cats. Talented gymnast Molly Jane Weston is having chemotherapy for a rare bone cancer and her pet Siamese Pandora was one of her great comforts. But early one morning a driver hit the two-year-old cat as it was grooming itself in Friday Street, Warnham, near the family home, and the driver did not stop. Last Thursday in the same street Molly Jane’s friend Poppy Mayer, 12, lost her cat Wilbur under cruel circumstances. Wilbur was shot in the head with an air gun and as he tried to reach home a driver ran him over, failing to stop. Only two days before, little Molly Strafino, eight, and brother Vito lost their cat Snowy when another driver ran it over in the same road, again not stopping. Molly Jane’s mother Sophie, of estate agents Mapp and Weston, told the Post: “I had to pick up Pandora from the road. I don’t think the drivers think about how much this affects the kids. They are just carrying on, on their way to work. “Pandora was Molly’s Jane’s best

pet, and her death was absolutely hideous. It set Molly Jane back in her treatment. Because of her condition and treatment she can’t have another cat until three months after her treatment is ﬁnished in August, and Pandora was a great comfort for her. Apart from the shooting, Sophie believes the cat deaths are down to thoughtlessness rather than being deliberate acts. She said: “I think it is just commuters in a hurry. Friday Street is an absolute death trap. There will be an accident here, I am sure someone will get injured. Friday Street is supposed to be a 20 miles an hour zone and it is abused daily.” Young Poppy was so upset about the fate of her shot cat that she wrote a touching message that has been posted around

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School crossing patrollers at blackspots will get body cameras to record thoughtless drivers, if a pilot scheme proves successful. “Lollipop man” Len Howard is trying out the equipment after suffering from motorists driving past him without stopping, endangering pupils and parents about to cross the road. He has also experienced drivers winding windows down to shout abuse at him. West Sussex County Council has now joined with Camelsdale Primary School, near Billingshurst and Sussex Police to trial a body camera outside the school gates. Len wears the body camera, christened by the school as ‘Len’s Lens’, across his chest. Attached by the lapels of his coat, it can capture audio and video of motorists driving dangerously or being abusive. Temporary signs are up outside the school to warn oﬀending motorists they are now on camera. Head teacher Sarah Palmer said: “We were concerned about the safety of our children and parents. “We have done a number of ini-

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mit burglaries in Devon and Sussex during 2014 and 2015. Tomas Paulavicius, 36, was sentenced to eight years, Dainius Gastilavicius, 39, was given seven years, and Arturas Malysovas, 21, six years. All were from East London. Devon and Cornwall Police led the lengthy investigation working closely with the West Sussex Priority Crime Team of Sussex Police. The investigation began in 2014 after a series of speciﬁc burglaries

In June 2015 detectives launched a nationwide appeal to trace three potential victims of crime after memory cards were recovered during the investigation at Paulavicius’ home. Photographs taken on holiday in Koh Sumai, Thailand, were released of potential victims officers were keen to identify. Following the successful appeal on social media, the woman in the photographs, from Lincolnshire, contacted police. She had been the victim of a burglary and was subsequently reunited with her stolen property. Detective Constable James Wadley of the Sussex Police Priority Crime Team added: “This was a complex and worthwhile investigation in which we worked closely with our colleagues in Devon and Cornwall Police. Identifying the owner of the memory card was key linking the offenders to the series of burglaries. “This guilty verdict will bring some reassurance and peace of mind to the victims who suffered a very traumatic experience, and in some cases, lost sentimental valuables that have been irreplaceable.” Pictured are Tomas Paulavicius (left), Dainius Gastilavicius (centre) and Arturas Malysovas, (right).

were identified by Devon and Cornwall Police, in which UPVC door locks were snapped to enable the offenders to get into the property. Detective Constable James Brice, based in Totnes, said: “The offenders, who were all living in East London, were identified by local officers. It became clear that this was national problem as the three men were part of an organised criminal gang travelling across the country committing similar offences.”

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Council tax payers in Horsham district will fork out about £50 extra a year for services after being hit by another increase that has fuelled a Tory versus Tory protest. Residents will pay nearly 4 per cent more in West Sussex County Council tax from April if a county cabinet recommendation is approved by full council on February 19. That comes after Horsham District councillors recently recommended a rise of 1.2 per cent in the district council tax, to be approved by full council on February 24. If both are given the nod, as expected, it would mean residents in Horsham district paying a total of about £47 a year extra for district and county taxes. This is made up of an average county increase of £45.90 and a district increases of £1.63 on average. On top of the county and district taxes there will be average increase of £2.79 a year (1.98 per cent) in Sussex Police tax, known as precept, and any parish or town council

precept depending where you live. Southwater Parish Council is increasing its precept by 5.2 per cent, adding an average of £3.64 a year to council tax bills in that area. Horsham and West Sussex Councils, both Conservative-run, have said a large reduction in grant from the Conservative Government, as part of continuing austerity meas-

Horsham and West Sussex Councils, both Conservativerun, have said a large reduction in grant from the Conservative Government, as part of continuing austerity measures, has forced their hand

expected grants cut and increased demand for services has produced a £44.2 million “black hole” in the budget. West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet is proposing a council tax increase of 3.95 per cent, with budget for 2016/17 set at £529million. The county council says its aim is to safeguard critical frontline services and protecting the most vulnerable. The council tax increase includes the two per cent charge announced by Chancellor George Osborne in November 2015 to help councils meet the demands of supporting an increasingly ageing population. Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, said the council had raised concerns about the settlement with local MPs and Government. Louise said: “It is with a heavy heart that we present this budget and propose this increase after six years of a council tax freeze. I hope residents will understand that this proposal is not being made lightly. “We are one of the councils worst hit by this funding settlement from Government. That combined with increasing pressure on our resources means we have to propose this increase.”

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brating one of its most important victories in its long history after councillors approved plans for its new ground. This time their win was in the council “chamber” as the north planning committee of Horsham District Council gave the go-ahead to two applications crucially tied to each other and the future of the club. The councillors gave almost unanimous approval for both the separate ground and housing applications, though the housing provoked long discussion and some objections. The club’s Life President Frank King told the Post on Tuesday evening: “It’s absolutely fantastic and I’m thrilled to bits. At long last we can now move forward”. Andy Meadus of Horsham FC Supporters Club said: “I wasn’t expecting such a strong vote in favour after some of the negative comments made at the meeting, so I’m pleasantly shocked. It’s great news.”

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The Ryman League South club, formed in 1898, said the new ground was desperately needed for its survival. It had already won backing from professional planners on the district council |who had recommended approval of both schemes, but needed the go-ahead from councillors. The first application approved was for the new ground and was for Horsham Golf and Fitness, Worthing Road, Southwater and the Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Daffodil parade Horsham. It was for on a 3G Football Ground, including main pitch and training pitch, clubhouse, stands, access, parking and landscaping to serve as the home ground for Horsham Football Club. The second application approved was for housing at playing fields at Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham, crucial to the funding of the new ground scheme. 58 homes are to be built. Both applications were made by the club and Reside Developments. Kevin Borrett the club’s chairman said: “ I am delighted. The club had worked extremely hard to explain the benefits of both proposals and respond to concerns, so I couldn’t be happier with the outcome” People of Horsham have big

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hearts, say charity organisers. Marie Curie Nurses in Horsham say they want to want to thank everyone involved in making the 2016 Great Daﬀodil Appeal a great success. The month long appeal in March saw volunteers out in force to encourage people to make a donation and wear the charity’s daﬀodil pin to help support people living with a terminal illness and their loved Your Body ones. It raised £3, 943.

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A man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being found with a head injury and stab wounds in Horsham. Police have reported that the victim knocked on the door of a ﬂat in Burnham Place, Park Terrace East at about 1.30am on June 8 covered in blood and bleeding from his head and emergency services were called. The man was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital at Eastern Road, Brighton, where he

We are appealing to anyone who might have been in the Burnham Place or Park Terrace East area of the town from 9pm on Tuesday June 7 was said to be in a critical condition. Detective Chief Inspector Jon Hull said soon after the incident: “This man is in an extremely

serious condition so we have not been able to speak to him or establish who he is. We have no information about where he has been before he knocked on the door of the ﬂat or what happened to him. He is a white man, slim and wearing a black fur-hooded jacket. Do you recognise the description of this man who might have been in area during the evening? “We are appealing to anyone who might have been in the Burnham Place or Park Terrace East area of the town from 9pm on Tuesday June 7 and seen anything which could help us with our enquiries.” Four people, a 50-year-old man, a 34-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man from Horsham and a 30-year-old man from Pulborough have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101@ sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Arkley. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 (www. crimestoppers-uk.org).

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A Horsham driver has been jailed after he risked speeds of more than 90 miles an hour during a police pursuit. Robert Freeman was sentenced to 20 months’ imprisonment for his actions in Crawley and Horsham on the afternoon of March 18. The 27-year-old carpenter, of Shottermill, Horsham, was also disqualiﬁed from driving for three years and ordered to pay a £140 victim surcharge at Lewes Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualiﬁed and driving without insurance. The court heart that at 11.55am on

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Students in Horsham district seem to have bucked the trend in GCSE results this year as they head for the start of A level studies this month. Nationally GCSE success rates are reported to show a decline. But local head teachers report delight at 2016 results (see reports

inside) and county education bosses said students had performed better than the national average. West Sussex County Council has congratulated students in schools across the county, including Horsham district. It said: “Based on the provisional results received from schools it seems likely that the overall performance for the county has improved from last year. National media reports suggest early results for schools this year

have shown a decline. However, West Sussex appears to have bucked this trend. Results shared by most of West Sussex schools, as measured by the 5A*-C including English and maths, have improved from last year’s result of 60 per cent to around 61.5 per cent this year – a 1.5 per cent rise. Although the ﬁgures need to be validated later this year, once again the rise is likely to place West Sussex above the national average.”

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Christine Field, Acting Cabinet Member for Education and Skills congratulated all West Sussex students studying in Local Authority maintained schools, academies and colleges on their achievements. She said: “I am delighted that students in West Sussex have managed to buck the national trend and have achieved so well. Our increased performance this year is a tribute to our dedicated students and their teachers, school leaders and, most impor-

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The children got a bite of the action when Big Nibble kicked oﬀ Horsham’s annual Food and Drink Festival in style. Hundreds of people enjoyed a huge range of tastes diverse tastes on food stalls and had the chance to chat to the producers making Horsham’s local food and drink. Over at the Forum children

tantly, the parents and carers that have supported their youngsters in progressing to the next stage of their education.” Typical of positive local reactions was Nick Wergar, head of Steyning Grammar, who said: “In a changing educational world these are an excellent set of results”. Next year changes in the way results are classed begin, with Maths and English given numbered marks instead of the current alphabetic ones.

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Bus users have launched a campaign for a better service for their village. Their petition calls for an evening bus service in Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham and a better Sunday service. Residents have signed up for the petition to Metrobus Ltd, Arriva Kent and Surrey Ltd and Compass Travel (Sussex) Ltd. The campaigners said in a statement of their aims : “Broadbridge Heath is an area served by three bus services during the day, but none in the evening. With a growing population due to new housing developments, an evening service is becoming increasingly necessary. “Broadbridge Heath is a long walk from the town centre, not something you want to do after working all day. Some people are unable to walk such a distance. “An evening service in Broadbridge Heath may also beneﬁt other areas it passes through and possibly provide evening links with other towns. “We request an hourly service, running until 0000.(midnight) All journeys should serve Horsham Bus Station and Horsham Railway Station. Journeys could connect with fast trains from London Victoria. “To provide the greatest beneﬁt, Wickhurst Green should be served.

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“Out of the three routes that run during the week, only one runs on a Sunday. “The ﬁrst Sunday service journey serves Broadbridge Heath at 1047 and the last journey back is at 1702. It only runs every two hours. “We request an earlier service at 0847 and a later service at 1902. An hourly service would be useful. Wickhurst Green should be served by all journeys. It would also be useful to serve Horsham Railway Station throughout the day. Jour-

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neys could connect with fast trains to and from Victoria.” Resdient Lewis Grover has created a Facebook page with information about buses in Broadbridge Heath. It currently contains information on timetable changes. It can be found on https://www. facebook.com/BBHBuses/ Lewis said: We currently have a petition on providing a sustainable evening and Sunday bus service in Broadbridge Heath. We would greatly appreciate any support and it would beneﬁt many people. It can be found on https://www. change.org/p/provide-broadbridge-heath-with-a-sustainableevening-and-sunday-bus-service”

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We take notices for all celebrations, births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries and acknowledgements To book your notice, please contact the team on 01403 289709 or at announcements@thedistrictpost.co.uk Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: LONGACRE BENTONS LANE DIAL POST WEST SUSSEX HORSHAM RH13 8NW Take notice that application is being made by: MR DAVID GROUT For planning permission to: Detached agricultural building (AGRI Shelter) For storage of feed & Livestock Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL PARKSIDE CHART WAY HORSHAM WEST SUSSEX RH12 1RE Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of this notice 29/12/2017 Statement of owners’ rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners’ rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease. Statement of agricultural tennants’ rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants’ security of tenure. Owner means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. Tenant means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 Notice is hereby given under Article 15(3), (4) or (5) or Article 16 that the following applications have been submitted to Horsham District Council, registered between 18th and 22nd December 2017: Please note the below list of applications advertised are only those we are required to do so by law. A full list of applications is available by visiting our website at www.horsham.gov.uk DC/17/2831 Stonehurst Guildford Road Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3PH Erection of a single storey side/rear extension Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2816 Lintotts Gay Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HH External alterations including removal of existing garden store, dog house, oil tank repositioning, repositioning of garden path, drainage and garden maintainence, windows replacement and erection of a new link structure at front of house to connect garage. Internal alteration including new partition walls, doors and stair renovations (Full Planning). Reason for Advert:Listed Building. DC/17/2817 Lintotts Gay Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HH External alterations including removal of existing garden store, dog house, oil tank repositioning, repositioning of garden path, drainage and garden maintainence, windows replacement and erection of a new link structure at front of house to connect garage. Internal alteration including new partition walls, doors and stair renovations (Listed Building Consent). Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/17/2845 Fox Cottage Merrywood Lane Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3HD Removal of existing single storey side extension and erection of replacement two storey side extension and loft conversion Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2744 Mount Farm Hill Farm Lane Codmore Hill Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1BW Demolition and construction of existing swimming pool house and enclosure Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2833 Trelawny House Horsham Road Cowfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 8BU Reinstatement of external door on rear elevation (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/17/2792 A Summers Place Crays Lane Goose Green Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2LR Creation of a first floor to create a two storey dwelling. Single storey rear extension, new front and side porch and change of chimney location to encorporate the proposed works. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2837 Trelawny House Horsham Road Cowfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 8BU Minor alterations to fenestration on rear elevation, to include the repositioning of a door (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/17/2824 Hards Farm Cottage Kerves Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 6RJ Demolition of existing pool room at rear of property and erection of new single storey annexe and extension work in incorporate existing outbuildings. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2827 Hards Farm Cottage Kerves Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 6RJ Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of a two storey side extension. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2742 Blackhorse Way Dental Surgery 7 Black Horse Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 1NU Removal of existing damp damaged internal plasterwork, installation of waterproof membranes and replacement plasterboard (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/17/2819 9 Maple Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4EZ Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement part single storey part two storey side/rear extension. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/17/2826 Riverside Park Riverside Upper Beeding Steyning West Sussex BN44 3HW Material alterations to wardens accommodation approved under application reference UB/30/03 Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/17/2830 Homefields Farm Bulls Lane Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8AP Erection of a detached side garage outbuilding Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/17/2734 Fox Cottage Sedgwick Park Horsham West Sussex RH13 6QQ Single-storey extension to provide entrance hall Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/17/2806 Land East of Billingshurst To North and South of A272 Parcel H3a and H3b East Street Billingshurst West Sussex Reserved Matters for Housing Parcels H3a and H3b for 45 residential dwellings including 11 affordable units and associated landscaping, parking, open space and servicing details Reason for Advert: Major Development.

DC/17/2811 Lower Barn Brooks Green Road Coolham West Sussex RH13 8GR Removal of condition 3 to previously approved DC/11/1501 (Variation of condition 3 of planning permission DC/10/2191 (Change of use of redundant farm buildings (units 1-4 Lower Barn) to B8 use) to occupation of the site by Mr C Thornton). This would enable the wider and continued use of the approved Class B1/Class B8 employment premises. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/17/2756 Ashington Autos Showroom 2 and Service Centre London Road Ashington Pulborough West Sussex Erection of a single storey portal frame building for storage purposes and additional hard standing for storage. Overall site 320 square metres including building. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/17/2561 Weyhurst Farm Guildford Road Rudgwick Horsham West Sussex RH12 3BA Erection of a two storey agricultural workers dwelling Reason for Advert: The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. DC/17/2822 112 Brighton Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5DE Removal of condition 12 relating to code for sustainable homes to previously approved DC/13/1794 (Erection of 6 x 2- storey, 3-bedroom houses with associated gardens, refuse, recycling and cycling stores, together with the retention of the existing vacant cottage and demolition of the existing derelict cottage) Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/17/2834 The Stables Upper Nash Farm Nutbourne Lane Nutbourne Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HS Removal of existing external door and window on the North elevation. Demolition works to the side of the house and installation of replacement bi-fold doors. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK SDNP/17/06415/HOUS Quintins Sandy Lane Watersfield RH20 1NE Erection of a detached 4.2 x 5.4m pitched roof garden room to side of existing dwelling Reason for Advert Involves a Listed Building

A copy of each application and the submitted plans are available for inspection on the Council’s website https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/public-access/ 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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Powerlifting Martin Read - Sports Reporter Achieving outstanding results in any activity usually takes years, so Callum Barney’s powerlifting World Championship title is all the more remarkable because as a relative newcomer his first competition was a mere four years ago. But, Cowfold’s 24 year old Callum is completely dedicated to his sport, undergoing a tough training regime six days a week. He is also a strength and conditioning coach including online - trains at Horsham’s Pavilion in the Park and works with Horsham Rugby Club coaches to ensure the safety of players on match days. The International Powerlifting Federation has applied for recognition by the International

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Olympic Committee, Powerlifting incorporating three different disciplines – the squat, the bench press and the dead lift to raise the barbell and weights above head height (whereas weighlifting involves snatch, clean and jerk routines). Why did Callum get involved? He explains: “I went along to a gym club but didn’t really enjoy it, so I tried powerlifting. But, I had some eating problems at the time and my weight was fluctuating – at one point I lost 30kg in a year and I was only eating 800 calories a day, so I couldn’t cope with it or the other training I was undertaking. I had become a bit obsessive after the untimely death of a cousin, when I set out to become somebody to be proud of, but, stabilising my weight at 75kg and keeping to a consistent healthy diet has enabled me to

build up my strength, so I’ve stuck with powerlifting and now I’m hooked!” Initially, Callum did not do as well as he had hoped, but that acted as a spur to his determination and, once he was match fit, and had honed his skills he soon went on to win the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Championships (WDFPF) in Italy’s Lake Garda. That was after he had set three British records, lifting a combined weight of 585kg, made up of a 200kg squat lift, a 132.5 bench lift and a 252,2kg deadlift. He took the 75kg title for the second time in Boston, USA, when he was also designated the best lifter in the entire event. Clearly, Callum is already very successful, so what are his ambitions? “I’m pleased with my progress so far, but want to break more records – and perhaps open my own gym! Championship events are quite stressful with mounting tension interspersed with a lot of sitting around, but they are what I spend so much time training for and I am so proud when I achieve success.” Callum holds the MSc qualification in sports rehabilitation and is on course towards a masters degree. And, in addition to competing in major events he uses his own experience and techniques of recovery from injuries to work as a rehabilitator and also runs a team of local powerlifters with the goal of coaching them through to success. Inspirational Callum Barney is featured on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube.

England fail to dampen Roffey Cricket Ashes Tour Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Roffey Cricket Club’s Dave Jeal and Mark Pavlovic (Pav) have just returned from their trip to Australia to see some Ashes cricket and despite the disastrous England results, the duos tour was highly enjoyable. They started off in Brisbane and then moved on to Adelaide – the England performances at both venues (and subsequently at Perth) are best not dwelt upon, but that did not dampen the spirits of the intrepid travellers. Roffey has quite a connection with Australia – Aussie Ben Manenti has twice been their overseas player, opener Theo Rivers is currently playing in the Melbourne area and Captain Matt Davies is with the Eton Bunbury Club, south of Perth where Pav visited him, telling the District Post: “Davo is doing well there – averaging over 40 with the bat and doing a bit of coaching, too. The temperature in Perth was 37 degrees – not far short of 100 Celsius! But, it had dropped to around 15 in Adelaide.” In Adelaide Pav and Dave enjoyed wine tours in McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley, while Dave went sea fishing in a charter boat from the West

Beach. They also experienced shooting a handgun at a range, Dave saying: “Colt 45s have a heck of a kick!” Although the cricket was dire for England supporters, Pav and Dave thoroughly enjoyed the Aussie experience, welcoming the excellent atmosphere - especially in the evenings, when Coopers Ale was tested. The pair is heavily involved at Horsham YMCA Football Club, where Dave’s sons play - Aaron is having a good season in goal, while Callum is making his way into the first team. Dave manages the Under 21s with Pav’s assistance and, soon after their return flight they both shrugged off any suggestions of jet lag to rush back to Gorings Mead. Considering England’s on pitch humiliation, would they go abroad to see the team again? Without hesitation both enthused “Yes!” - while the cricket was the incentive to go, there were plenty of other activities to divert from the disappointing outcomes, and, undaunted, they both say that they would love to visit another of England’s cricket destinations. The Roffey flag stands ready to put in another appearance at a distant international ground!

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Saturday December 23 – The Bostik League – South Division Horsham 3 4 Thamesmead Town Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham were soon two goals down, then with 30 minutes left Thamesmead increased their lead, but although the visitors scored again, the Hornets clawed their way back into the game, finishing strongly and coming within an ace of equalising in the dying moments. Horsham have shown that they are capable of beating top sides but the Thamesmead game epitomised their inconsistency –

two silly mistakes in the first 10 minutes left them playing catch up and it was only in the final quarter of the game that they really came into their own, seriously worrying Thamesmead and, so rampant were the Hornets then that had the game gone on for a few more minutes they might well have chalked up a famous victory. Both sides had early corners and Scott Kirkwood, loanee Charlie Harris (from Eastbourne Borough) and Darren Boswell all tested Lewis Carey in the Thamesmead goal, but Thamesmead scored first when Danny Parish headed in a cross from the left. Then, two minutes later, from a corner, Leon Smith’s header was ruled to have

gone in despite protests that it had been cleared. Horsham had two more corners either side of Kirkwood and Jack Hartley firing wide and Harris blazing over, but Thamesmead also came close with a free kick before Tony Nwachukwu, Lewis Hyde, Dean Bown and Hartley all created unfulfilled openings. Horsham’s Matt Boiling, though, had to be alert to deny Parish on two occasions, the first half ending 0-2. Resuming, Nwachukwu’s speed and power began to trouble Thamesmead with his trademark long, probing runs leading to him firing over, Hartley shooting wide and Bown being just unable to latch onto a supply. Yet, it was Thamesmead that found the net

again when the ever-pressing Parish blasted home. However, the game changed when Liam MacDevitt was brought on, enlivening the Hornets, and Nwachukwu promptly ran through and kicked home. At 3-1 down Horsham had a mountain to climb, but although they kept pressing, matters worsened when substitute Scott Kinch lept high to head in Thamesmead’s fourth. All credit to the Hornets, with just 13 minutes of full time remaining they refused to give up and Hakeem Adelakun was rewarded when he headed home a Steve Metcalf cross. Hyde was subsequently off target, but then, with just a minute of full time left, Metcalf converted a Josh

Street corner. Horsham then really put Thamesmead under the cosh, earning free kicks and corners and when Nwachukwu nodded in Hornet fans celebrated a highly unlikely draw, but it was not to be, the referee rightly disallowing the goal because of Horsham’s handball in the box. This was a highly entertaining game, which Horsham, now 16th, could have won had they replicated their final 20 minutes performance throughout the encounter. After being obliged to fly to Guernsey on Boxing Day, Horsham visit Carshalton Athletic (4th) on Saturday before hosting league leaders Lewes on New Year’s Day.

Happy Hornets put Guernsey to flight Tuesday December 26 – The Bostik League – South Division Guernsey 1 3 Horsham Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Boxing Day fixtures are traditionally local derbies (Horsham YMCA played Broadbridge Heath on the 27th), so the eccentric idea of Horsham having to make a 320 mile flight, the early morning departure requiring some of the more distantly located players to leave home at 5.30am and get back there in the dead of night, presented a major challenge to

the club. Hats off to Horsham’s players, officials and supporters for responding magnificently, coming home with all three points, as they had done against Guernsey last season. When Horsham’s attempts to have the game moved on a day failed, Secretary Jeff Barrett and Manager Dom di Paola worked unstintingly to ensure that the fixture was fulfilled - a credit to the club. One rationale for the fixture was because Horsham is near Gatwick. Visits to Guernsey are to be savoured, especially in spring, and although Shoreham doesn’t have quite the same romantic ring for

a Boxing Day game, it is only 5 miles away from Lancing! In squally conditions at Footes Lane, St Peters Port, Guernsey were presented with the first opportunity after Skillen was brought down, but Tom de la Mare’s free kick passed comfortably wide. Then Liam MacDevitt fired straight at the home keeper before skipper Scott Kirkwood’s corner collected by Darren Boswell went on to Tony Nwachukwu for the Hornets first goal. It might have quickly got better for the visitors but MacDevitt was just unable to convert. It was, though, Guernsey who scored next when

de la Mare levelled. The Hornets then had a golden opportunity to retake the lead, but, after being fouled, Nwachukwu’s spot kick was off target, leaving the score at 1-1 at the break. Guernsey came back out fighting and Horsham were indebted to goalkeeper Brannon Daly for nullifying Skillen’s strike. Substitute Tony House soon got in a shot, which rebounded to Kirkwood, whose attempt was pushed away for a corner, latched onto by Boswell and put into the net to restore Horsham’s lead as the heavens opened. The greasy ball was now causing handling

difficulties, but Daly kept Guernsey forays at bay – twice. With the Hornets looking to put the game beyond Guernsey’s reach, a good build up enabled Josh Street to supply Nwachukwu who made no mistake. Guernsey had a final opportunity to reduce the deficit but their radar was faulty, Horsham running out well-deserved 3-1 winners. Tomorrow (Saturday) the Hornets travel to 5th placed Carshalton Athletic and then on New Year’s Day they have another tough assignment, when they entertain leaders Lewes at Lancing.

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