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Residents of the district are saddened by the sudden, unforeseen shutting of one of Horsham’s most popular restaurants – Strada in East Street. The website had been seeking Christmas bookings and everything appeared up-beat with no hint of impending closure, leaving customers shocked and distraught, because when they were in the restaurant the previous evening there was no suggestion that the business was about to cease functioning. Strada’s London Head Office were unavailable for comment but at the East Street building an announcement reads: “It is with much sadness that we have had to close our branch at Horsham due to disappointing trading and rising costs in an increasingly competitive market.” While there is no shortage of alternative restaurants in East Street and elsewhere in Horsham, the loss of the popular Strada, following the closure of the nearby French restaurant Cote (after a fire in September) has been received

with great disappointment locally, as witnessed by posts on social media, including from diners who were in Strada the night before the closure when “business as normal” seemed to be the case. The company’s statement continues: “Be assured that we have offered all of our team members the chance to relocate to one of our other branches and have been fortunate to see many of them to take this opportunity. Where this hasn’t been possible we have ensured that we have offered the right level of practical and financial support as we appreciate that this is a difficult and unsettling time for all involved. We are very sorry to have to take such actions that affect our team members and local communities alike. This closure in no way reflects (badly upon) the dedication and passion that our staff have put in to serving our loyal customers over the years and we are very thankful for their hard work.” A search on the company website for a nearest remaining Strada restaurant to our area suggests a trip to either Tunbridge Wells or Wimbledon, cold comfort for those hoping to have been able to continue enjoying meals at the Horsham branch.

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Sussex children’s hospice gets set to celebrate its 15th birthday in 2018

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Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice opened its doors in November 2003, which means it will be 15 years old in 2018. A range of activities are planned to thank supporters, promote the hospice and to celebrate 15 years of caring for life-limited children in Sussex and South East Hampshire. Alongside these activities and the charity’s regular events, a group of birthday Patrons has been created to support the work of Chestnut Tree House throughout the year, alongside existing Patrons of the charity. Raymond Briggs CBE has been a

Patron of Chestnut Tree House for over a decade and now his muchloved Snowman character (who turns 40 this year) will help promote the work of Chestnut Tree House, helping people understand the vital care services provided and see beyond the word ‘hospice’. The themes and emotions of The Snowman story – emphasising happy times and creating memories rather than the sad ending – make The Snowman the ideal ambassador for a children’s hospice, where the focus is on providing wonderful care, experiences and precious memories of

happy times together. Joining The Snowman™, Chestnut Tree House is delighted to have 12 other birthday Patrons for 2018, who will support and advise the charity, each contributing in their own way. They are (in alphabetical order): Paralympic Equestrian Champion, Natasha Baker MBE; Author, Julia Donaldson, and her husband, Dr Malcolm Donaldson; Singer, songwriter, Chesney Hawkes; East Sussex Ambassadors, Jacquie and Barry Hinves; Model, racing driver and TV presenter, Jodie Kidd; Artist, Lester Magoogan; International polo player and Captain of the US polo team, Nic Roldan; Footballer and Captain of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Bruno Saltor; Singer, pianist and songwriter, Joe Stilgoe and Businessman, Matt Turner. Linda Perry, Director of Children’s Services at Chestnut Tree House, said: “The hospice itself may not have opened until 2003 but there was work going on in the background around the need for palliative care for children in Sussex since 1997. Chestnut Tree’s Community Team was launched in 2001, with the first charity shop opening in Arundel the following year, and then the House was built and officially opened on 11 November 2003 by Her Royal Highness, Princess Alexandra.

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“A lot has changed since we first opened our doors in 2003 and we could not have helped the 833 children and families we have over the last 15 years, without the help and support of the local community. “Without the donations, fundraisers, volunteers and gifts in wills, we simply wouldn’t be able to continue providing the specialist care that is vital to so many children and young people in Sussex and South East Hampshire. To everyone who has helped us over the last 15 years, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you from all the children, families and staff at Chestnut Tree House. “Our Patrons are great ambassadors for Chestnut Tree House, offering us a range of support and advice, and we look forward to working with our honorary 15th birthday Patrons during 2018.” Chestnut Tree House provides care and support to around 300 children with life-shortening conditions and their families across East Sussex, West Sussex and South East Hampshire – both at the hospice and in families’ own homes. The cost of providing this vital service is over £3.5 million per year, yet the hospice receives less than 7% central government funding so relies heavily on the support of the local community to continue providing vital care to local children and families.

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District Post reader Sussex Police thrilled to win new guitar Force celebrates donated by Music for ALL 50th anniversary

News Martin Read - Reporter Just before Christmas The District Post gave readers the opportunity to enter a Music for ALL competition to win a new

guitar in time for the festivities and one lucky local girl has carried off the star prize. The winner was particularly pleased because after learning on her grandfather’s old guitar she was ready to step up with a new

instrument – especially one of the guitars featured in the amusing TV advert where young guitarists imitated Hank Marvin. Music for All Chief Executive Paul McManus told the District Post: “It was great to give the winner the opportunity to experience the joy of music making – playing the guitar has changed my life! The Music for ALL charity (MfA) is backed by the music industry and is dedicated to helping as many people as possible, of all age groups and social backgrounds to get involved with the amazing world of music making – an essential part of the fabric of our lives.” Paul added: “On March 17th and 18th MfA will be staging our annual Learn to Play Weekend when visitors at 100 venues around the UK will be able to try a range of instruments with initial tuition and we’re hoping to be able to announce that, in conjunction with West Sussex Music Service, we will be participating locally again.” MfA are always happy to accept any instruments no longer needed so they can be passed on to deserving cases nationwide and Paul summed up saying: “I’m delighted to say that I’ve just been able to post another guitar to a young person in the north of England.” Music for ALL is supported by iconic artists and based in Bailey House in Horsham’s Barttleot Road in the same building as the Music Industries Association with whom they are affiliated. www.musicforall.org.uk

Reap the rewards during Dry January

Better sleep, healthier skin, weight loss and saving money are just a few reasons for West Sussex residents to take part in this year’s Dry January. The Dry January challenge is a chance to ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline, and save some money by giving up alcohol for 31 days. A national evaluation found that 79 percent of people who take part in Dry January save money, 62 percent have better sleep and more energy, and 49 percent lose weight. The benefits also continue into the New Year as 72 percent of participants report that they are still drinking at reduced levels six months later.

Amanda Jupp, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Adults and Health, said: “Dry January is not aimed at people who are dependent on alcohol. It is for those of us who may have over-indulged during the Christmas break and want to get back on top of our drinking patterns. “If you have found yourself drinking a little too much a little too often, then there is a range of tips and support on offer for residents considering going dry this January. “See it through until the end of the month and you will hopefully see a number of benefits such as better sleep, improved skin and weight loss - as well as more

money in your pocket!” The national campaign, Dry January, aims to allow people to reflect and take control of their alcohol use by going alcohol-free for 31 days following the festive break. A few quick tips include: Advice and support: Access online information about alcohol and find details of a range of local, national and online support available via www.westsussexwellbeing. org.uk/alcohol. Risky boozing: Find out if your drinking is risky by completing the two-minute, alcohol test for free at www.dontbottleitup.org.uk. Online coaching: West Sussex residents can have free support from DrinkCoach - a Skype-based service which offers confidential coaching sessions with trained professionals. Visit www.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/alcohol and select ‘DrinkCoach’ to book your session. Pledge allegiance: Take the plunge and pledge your commitment to 31 days alcohol free via dryjanuary.org.uk. By signing up you’ll receive support and encouragement from the Dry January team. Get social: Follow @WSCCNews on Twitter and @WestSussexMatters on Facebook throughout January for online resources and motivation.

In January of 1968, the borough forces of Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton, and the county forces of East Sussex and West Sussex, came together to form Sussex Police. In a statement released on the West Sussex Police website, it was noted that, “Back then we saw the introduction of the Ford Escort, rock band Led Zeppelin and BBC sitcom Dad’s Army. It is also the year five and ten pence coins were introduced in preparation for decimalisation in 1971, the M1 was completed and the first Isle of Wight Festival was held.” Much has changed since then, including the way Sussex Police operates, but the force’s core values remain the same - protecting people from harm, catching criminals and keeping communities safe. Chief Constable Giles York said: “Over the past 50 years, we’ve seen a number of changes which have been necessary in order to maintain and improve our policing services. However, much remains the same, as outlined by our force priorities - to keep communities safe and feeling safe, to identify and protect vulnerable people, and to prevent and

respond to harm. “We are a workforce of individuals who serve with dedication, professionalism and moral courage. While doing so, our staff and officers have empathy, they have good humour in going about their duties, and most of all they have compassion. “The landscape of policing has changed so much over 50 years. I am heartened by how strong we are as a force today, and I really do believe we are in a strong position to continue to protect our communities across the county. “That’s why I invite you to join us in celebrating 50 years of Sussex Police.” Throughout the next 12 months, the force will be exploring a number of themes which show how dramatically things have changed (while others have remained almost exactly the same) over the past 50 years since Sussex Police formed, and the public is invited to ‘take a trip down memory lane, and keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter accounts - and follow #SussexPolice50 - for oddities and throwbacks from times gone by.’ For up to date information, please visit: www.sussex.police. uk

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Collyer’s students meet country’s top leaders and personalities at 2017 Leadership Symposium

Students from Collyer’s were treated to a once in a life time experience when they attended the 2017 Leadership Symposium event, sponsored by charities Working Options in Education and Grocery Aid. Top CEO’s, entrepreneurs and leading sports personalities came to together to offer motivational talks and question panels in a high level business symposium held at the Rothamsted Research Centre, Harpenden. Presenters included: Alison Horner - Chief People Officer of Tesco, David Cheesewright -

President and CEO of Walmart International, Lord Mark Price - Minister for Trade and Investment; Andrew Hawes - founder of Newton, Allan Leighton- Independent Chairman of the CoOp and Nick Claridge - Partner in Odger Berndtson. Question panels comprised independent start-up businesses, including: Saul Klein of Local Globe, Belinda Williams of Yorkshire Provender, and Charlie Bigham of Bighams. Motivational speakers throughout the day included GB Paralympian Hannah Cockcroft and Rugby Union’s Martin Williams. The event

was expertly facilitated by Sky News presenters Jeremy Thompson and Anna Botting. The Collyer’s students who attended took an active role and were hugely impressed. Issy Cooper said: “The Paralympic champion, Hannah Cockroft, was very inspiring and the motivational speakers were really engaging!” Phoebe Rosamond was also inspired by Hannah: “Her determination to prove people wrong and compete at a world level was fascinating”. Chloe Wheeler said: “What

was really coming across was that leadership really involves listening and caring about your employees, as much as your business having good ideas! It seems a good product or business model is all right, but ensuring it continues depends on the happiness and involvement of your employees.” The students learnt about the personal philosophies of these captains of industry, who also took time to chat and offer best advice to students. James Howell was pleased to have heard from Walmart’s David Cheesewright: “He was very down to earth and entertaining and it made that level of business seem accessible and very human, which made me think about my own future.” Many topics were covered during the event, and Collyer’s students and staff were inspired by famous Sky News Presenter Anna Botting, as she spoke passionately about gender inequality and the need for self-confidence within the work place. Ed Pirie, who stated that he liked the panel, explained: “This format certainly brought a greater depth and variety of opinions; it also helped open out the discussion”. Collyer’s student Tom Williams also took the opportunity

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to pitch his business to Charlie Bigham. Tom said: “It was great to try out my pitch. I have worked out my starter business ideas and am always ready to pitch. Charlie Bigham was very helpful, listened to what I had to say, and gave me some excellent advice! Lucy Hargreaves, Employability programme Co-ordinator at Collyer’s, was thrilled: “We work very closely with Working Options in Education, who have run numerous workshops with Collyer’s. “This kind of access to toplevel business is such a privilege. The kind donation of thousands of pounds worth of tickets for this event made this a wonderful opportunity that our students simply jumped at!” Vice Principal Steve Martell, who teaches the Employability Programme at Collyer’s, expressed feelings of gratitude and pride: “Huge thanks to our very own Lucy Hargreaves and Ian McAlister for making this trip possible; thanks also to the amazing Lauren Monk, at Working Options, for her continued support of Employability at Collyer’s. I am also incredibly proud of our students, who made a very positive impression indeed. They were a credit to Collyer’s and our region.”

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tion about the applications process by going to www.westsussex. gov.uk/admissions The easiest way to apply is online. The process is quick and simple and you will receive an automatic email acknowledgement so you’ll know your application has been received. If you are unable to apply online you can request a form by phoning 03330 142903. The form should then be returned to your local West Sussex school or posted to the Admissions Team by recorded delivery so that it arrives before the application deadline. It is recommended you keep a copy of this form. Some tips to remember when

Sussex Police Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-driving led to 195 arrests, broken down as follows: - 138 drink-driving; - 55 drug-driving; - 2 other (in charge of a motor vehicle while over the limit). Of these, 23 have been convicted and a further 79 have been charged so far. This compares to 208 arrests during the same period last year – 1 December to 1 January. ‘We’re extremely disappointed that so many people still decide to drive under the influence of drink

and drugs, despite our repeated warnings. However, don’t think the end of our dedicated campaign means you’re off the hook – we’ll still proactively and reactively respond to reports of drink and drugdrivers throughout the year, and anyone caught will be dealt with robustly. We’d also like to thank everyone for their support, in particular those who have reported incidents to us.’ If you suspect someone is drink or drug-driving, please call 999 or text 65999.

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Parents with children who are due to start primary school in September 2018 are being reminded that the deadline for applications for school places is approaching. The deadline for applications is Monday 15 January 2018. If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014, they will be eligible to start school in the school year beginning September 2018. If your child was born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011 and attends an infant school, they must transfer to a junior school in the school year beginning September 2018. Parents can get more informa-

applying are: • You can apply for up to three different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most like your child to go to. • You are advised to use all three preferences and enter your catchment school as one of your preferences (you can find out which catchment area you are in at www. westsussex.gov.uk/admissions). If you want your child to be considered for a place at their catchment school you must include this as one of your three preferences. • If you apply after the deadline (15 January 2018) you are far less likely to get a place at one of your preferred schools. Richard Burrett, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “I strongly encourage parents with children due to start primary school in September to get their applications in as soon as they can. The application deadline is on Monday 15 January, which is not far away.” West Sussex County Council admissions officers are available to help parents through the admissions process. Parents can call: 033 301 42903 or email: admissions.north@westsussex.gov.uk or admissions.south@westsussex. gov.uk.

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In winter, ice and snow can be expected. We may grumble as we scrape windscreens, but ice is quite remarkable. How many of us pause to think why ice floats as we take sip of a cool drink? It is simple physics, but a little considered wonder. We know that water gets more dense as it cools, so cold water sinks. Yet at 4 degrees Celius (Centigrade for some) water starts to become less dense, which means the coldest rises. And when the temperature reaches zero, ice forms on the surface. Bad news perhaps for water fowl and those drinking from bird baths, but good news for fish in ponds (and skaters). If water continued to get denser all the way down to zero, ice would first form at the bottom then gradually freeze the whole pond, forcing fish to the surface to die. Just one example to show that the world would be very different without this remarkable phenomenon. Please remember to keep bird baths free of ice over the winter when ponds and puddles freeze. The Thursday afternoon

project on 16 November was at Foxmead Court, another location we help to care for on behalf of the residents. We worked tidying up the pond and its surroundings. Our work party on Saturday 2 December at 10.00am was at Fryern Dell, removing unwanted growth by the pond. Our first meeting in 2018 is on Saturday 6 January at 10.00am. We will be at the Lower Dell, managing and restoring the woodland. An opportunity for gentle exercise following the Christmas feasting. For those who wish to give more time, the morning work can be extended to 3.00pm. For details of the Thursday work party on 18th January at 2.00pm, please refer to our website nearer the time. Don’t miss out, add to our number. Finally, a peaceful conservation New Year to all. For information about this and all our activities, or on becoming a member, please get in touch with Chairman Mick Denness on 01903 745971

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A new initiative to provide a safe place for dog walking is due to open in Rusper, this weekend. Simon’s Fields are located on Faygate Lane and with high perimeter fencing, will be available for dog owners to hire by the hour for their exclusive use. Business owner, Simon Houslander, said: “Our research has shown that

there is a demand for this kind of resource and those already trialling ‘The Meadow’ (the first of our three fields to be developed) are visiting because their dog is reactive, nervous, chases livestock or has some other type of unsociable behaviour. We’ve also had enquiries from those looking for a quiet place to do training with

their dog without distraction”. ‘The Meadow’ measures around 1.5 acres and the secure fencing means no other animal will enter during the hire period and the exercising dog cannot escape. It includes a sentry box for shelter and complimentary toys, balls, poop bags and fresh water on tap. Simon continued: “We’ve had excellent feedback from the initial users and would like to know more about what people want from these sorts of enclosures. We are holding an open day, on Saturday 6 January 12pm to 2pm, to show dog owners ‘The Meadow’ and two other options we have to develop more secure fields. We know that (for many different reasons) some people can’t let their dog off the lead and this may mean that the dog misses out on a lot of fun and the opportunity to have a really good run! We’re hoping to address this by providing safe and enclosed outdoor spaces, where an owner can enjoy exercising their dog - safe in the knowledge that no harm will come to their dog or anyone else”. The open day is to be held on Saturday 6 January from 12pm until 2pm. Simon’s Fields, Faygate Lane, West Sussex. RH12 4RF. On this occasion, organisers politely ask that no dogs are brought along.

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A new gym for Horsham Park Kick the habit in 2018 bringing fitness into the fresh air

As a first for Horsham town, an outdoor gym has been installed in Horsham Park, building on the council’s commitment to help people live a more active healthy lifestyle. The equipment, which is situated in two different sites in the park, is free to use and fully accessible for users of all fitness levels. Over the coming months, the council’s Wellbeing team will be providing free training sessions on how to use the gym equipment and signage at the equipment locations will provide instructions on how to use each item safely. Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, invited along members of Horsham Rusty Brains - a group of people living well with dementia, instructors from Outdoor Military Fitness and a selection of the council’s Wellbeing clients to try out the impressive range of new equipment,

with training instructors on hand to show participants how to use the various apparatus. The outdoor gym, initially suggested by Denne Neighbourhood Council, is split into two separate fitness sites with different styles of training: The first site, near the High Ropes facility, caters for users new to exercise and includes a cardio range cross trainer, recumbent bike & spinning bike, leg press and lat pull down/shoulder press. The second site, situated on the other side of the Pavilions in the Park leisure centre, caters for more advanced fitness users and features Calisthenics tools to improve upper body strength, including sit up benches and monkey bars for a more advanced workout. This is just one of many improvements to Horsham Park that the council has delivered recently. In recent months, the tennis courts have been completely refurbished and in November 2017, floodlights

were installed to the courts, enabling users to continue playing until 10pm at night over the autumn and winter months. Cllr Chowen enthused: “Horsham Park is the town’s most central green space and as such is very deserving of all its recent investments. “Thanks to Section 106 funding from developers, which is set aside to provide infrastructure and public realm improvements, this town centre space can now host an impressive range of all-weather gym equipment for members of our community. “This all contributes towards the council’s ambition to make Horsham Park a multi-purpose, welcoming public space, with facilities for everyone to enjoy outdoor pursuits and promote healthier lifestyle choices. “We particularly want to encourage more senior citizens to stop by and try out this new equipment, whilst they are enjoying a stroll or walking their dogs in our much loved central park.” Georgie Delaney, Managing Director of the Great Outdoor Gym Company (suppliers of the new equipment), added: “We are delighted to launch our 1000th gym here at Horsham Park. The two gyms here cater for the whole community – from people new to exercise to the super fit.”

Is your new year’s resolution to quit smoking? Around seven million people throughout the country will make a New Year’s resolution to improve an aspect of their health, and stopping smoking is one of the most common ones. In West Sussex alone there are over 100,000 adult smokers. However, there is support available across the county to help make it easier for those who want to quit this January. West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Adults and Health, Amanda Jupp, said: “For those that are choosing this time of year to give up, we want them to know that there is help available for them. “During 2016-17, 1,753 people successfully quit smoking with support from the free stop smoking services in West Sussex, which can take place through participating GPs and local pharmacies. “So whether you’re giving up

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Cadets from St John Ambulance’s Horsham Unit demonstrated life saving first aid to Cllr Roger Oakley, Vice Chairman of Horsham District Council, last month. Cllr Oakley visited the young volunteers as part of the unit’s annual awards ceremony, which recognises the Cadets’ hard work and dedication over the last 12 months. The Cadet unit recently bought a training defibrillator following a successful bid for funding from

the Council’s Community Initiative Fund. Cllr Oakley was shown how to perform CPR and how to use the defibrillator, and chatted to the Cadets about their volunteering experience with the first aid charity. Cllr Roger Oakley said: “It is a tribute to the young people that, despite popular perceptions of the young, so many are prepared to commit themselves to service within the local community. “Not only did I witness the presentation of the awards, I

was also instructed in current resuscitation methods using cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a defibrillator. My knowledge and training proved to be very out of date. The Cadets’ new-found qualifications should not only be valued as a personal skill, but a skill that is likely to be called upon by the community at large.” Mrs Caroline Lucas, St John Ambulance County President, presented the unit with a certificate for 75 years of service since its formation back in 1942. She commented: “We had a very special evening of presentations and demonstrations. Unit Manager Steve Strange and all his team have a fantastic group of very busy and high achieving Cadets.” Horsham’s President Trevor Vaughan, MBE OStJ, added: “Horsham can be very proud of this group of young people who have demonstrated, in a number of ways, that being able to save a life is a magical thing at any time of the year.” The awards evening coincided with the launch of the charity’s new cardiac arrest and defibrillator awareness campaign C.A.R.E for a Heart, which gives four steps to learn in advance, so people are prepared, should a loved one go into cardiac arrest. For more information, please visit: www.sja. org.uk/care to watch and share.

December is a very busy month for the Rotary Club of Horsham, and the Club thanks everyone who contributed to their street collections and Charity Christmas Market, which raised more than £6000. Les and Dee Searle’s 1922 steam bus was a popular feature at the Christmas Market, and Club members also collected at Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Newbridge Nurseries, as well as in the town centre and local neighbourhoods. “The people of Horsham are very generous and we really appreciate their contributions to our charity work,” said Rotary Secretary Dave Smith. “We are very pleased to provide these funds for local worthy causes. As well as providing Food Vouchers for needy families at Christmas, proceeds from the collections will help local families as part of the Club’s “Making a Difference” scheme, which donates small sums to local people where a little help will make a significant difference in their lives. Over 400 requests have been fulfilled during the 7 years since the scheme’s inception, with a total of over £80,000 having been donated. We work with various organisations such as CAB, Social Services, Debt Advisory Services, Y Centre and many others in this area and the main difference we can make is reacting very quickly with no bureaucracy or red tape to small requests which need urgent resolution

2017 was another busy and fruitful year for Rotary Club of Horsham, with donations of over £40,000 in the last 18 months. Most were for local people and organizations, but the Club also raised £5000 for the BBC’s Children in Need charity ( Rotary is a National Partner ) by running our Pudsey & Pals Party in the Town , and made significant contributions to the Grenfell Tower Disaster Funds, provided Shelter Boxes to the communities hit by Hurricane Irma, and £2000 to help with Rotary International’s eradication of polio efforts. Horsham Rotary, in conjunction with Horsham Festival, took over the popular ‘Sparks in the Park’ event, rechristened it ‘Funday Sunday’, and attracted thousands to Horsham Park one beautiful Sunday in July with a magical mix of music, art, dance, drama and sports activities, numerous charity and local business stands and displays, and food and drink offerings. The Club as usual also organised Horsham’s annual Pancake Races, Bunny Hunt and Trick or Treat with assistance from Horsham District Council. To learn more about the Rotary organisation and see how you might get involved, please visit www.horshamrotary.org. uk, email us at horshamrotary@ btconnect.com, call 0845 299 6606 or visit the ‘Rotary Club of Horsham’ Facebook page.

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Charity launches app to raise awareness of Testicular Cancer A brand new “Check Yourself” free Testicular Cancer app has been launched by UK charity www.theoddballsfoundation. com With over 16,000 new cases of testicular cancer diagnosed in the UK each year, early detection means 95% of males will make a complete recovery. In a bid to encourage users to check themselves, the campaign features a different celebrity each month, with Alan Shearer featuring December and international rugby referee Nigel Owens in January 2018, to highlight the importance of catching the disease in good time. The charity also helps to fund a male health programme called “Offload”. Run by the Rugby Football League, it is a twelve week programme designed to educate males on the importance of physical and mental health, with a week dedicated entirely to testicular cancer. As the most common cancer in males aged 18 to 35, the app has already been welcomed by international rugby teams, premier league football clubs and cricket clubs.

New Year, New You, with Colour and Style

Okay, so it may be a cliché, but the start of a new year is a great time for change. Lots of us join gyms and start diets in January, but if there was a way to look healthier, slimmer even, and boost your confidence for 2018 without a punishing regime, would you want in? Then look no further than your wardrobe! We asked Kate Nicholson, colour analyst and personal stylist with House of Colour, how to start the New Year with style. “Knowing that you look good really boosts confidence, but for a lot of people it can be a bit hit and miss” said Kate. “Often you will have clothes in colours that don’t work together and styles that you don’t feel comfortable in, which can restrict the amount you actually wear”. Here are some of Kate’s tips on how to make it happen. The first step is to go through your wardrobe - and drawers and black bags in the loft! - and prune out everything you don’t wear. If it doesn’t fit properly, is the wrong colour for you, or the style doesn’t feel like ‘me’, you won’t enjoy wearing it. Make piles to sell, for charity shops or to bin and deal with them straight away. There

will be more left than you’d expect and now you can see it all, you’ll wear it more, too. Now, for a good start for a very happy 2018, don’t get blinded by sale bargains. Avoid mistakes by asking yourself whether you really like the garment, or do you just love the bargain it represents. If the sale price was the starting price, would you have bought it? If it’s a ‘no’, it goes back on the rail! Research into the psychology of colour has shown that we feel different emotions with different colours. The neutral and balancing tones from our season can have a calming effect and they are different for each season. For example white vs cream or charcoal vs blue grey when combined with textures that suit your style such as satin, suede or cashmere, will all work well to create a tranquil and luxurious effect. Not only will you look good, your minimalism is pure chic! But are you looking to feel bold and youthful? Then head for the reds! They are the hottest colour this winter and primary red is the only colour that suits everyone. Reds make us feel brave and playful so for winter, choose a red coat to brighten neutral outfits. However,

if you are not ready for full on red yet, then try an accessory like a handbag or scarf for a great pop of colour. Confidence is the best accessory you can have! Whether we have a small waist or long legs, you should choose clothes which show off your best assets and attract attention away from the bits you are less happy with, to really boost your confidence. But remember, squeezing your body into tight clothes will not make you look or feel good, so avoid wearing restricting fabrics. There is a world of difference between fitted vs tight and loose fitting vs baggy clothes. If you are still not sure of the true ‘you’, style analysis will help you find the styles, textures and patterns that work best for you, allowing you to experiment with different shapes, textures and fabrics and find out what is authentically you. In addition, colour analysis will then show you the palette of colours, the ‘season’ that works with the pigments in your skin. Just using the correct colours for you can transform you from looking drained and tired into looking healthy and radiant. And Kate’s final tip; “By taking a good look at your personal style and redefining your look, you can build a select wardrobe of clothes, made up of styles and colours that truly suit you and make you look radiant. So, start the New Year looking and feeling great and embrace the colours and styles that really suit you!” Kate Nicholson is one of a network of consultants with House of Colour. To find out more or make a colour or style analysis booking, contact her on 07885 541742, email kate.nicholson@houseofcolour. co.uk or visit the House of Colour website www.houseofcolour.co.uk/ katenicholson

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So what is your New Year’s resolution.. To get fit or lose weight you say?

Staff at Westlake House in Horsham have opened up their doors to welcome the emergency services personnel in their local area. As a way of saying thank you to the paramedics, nurses, police officers and other emergency services workers (who don’t always have time to go home or back to their workplace during a break), the team and the residents of Westlake House will provide free food and drink to all emergency service staff. Elizabeth Higson, the General Manager of Westlake House has extended the invitation throughout the local area and explained: “to say thank you for all of the great work our emergency services do for us, we here at Westlake House are inviting all members of the police, ambulance and fire services to pop in and take their duty break on us for free. “We are pleased to offer all of our local service workers who stop in tea, coffee, juice, chilled water, delicious homemade cake and biscuits and a healthy selection of fruit, available free of charge. Our comfortable facilities include free Wi-Fi and service with a smile; do stop in and say hi, we would be delighted to see you!”

Making a New Year’s resolution is an excellent way to start the year with a positive attitude, set some goals and make a positive change in your life. And our goals will differ person to person, but the top 4 in a poll conducted by ComRes in January 2017 were all related to our health; exercise more, lose weight, eat more healthily and take a more active approach to health. However, regardless of our good intentions, it is estimated that 80% will have failed by the second week of February with only 8% of people actually seeing them through to the end and achieving their goals. For many of us, these statistics will ring true as we have been there ourselves, although no doubt we will vow to do better this year! But, whatever your new goals are, take care that you do not making yourself ill at the same time! Sarah Horwood from Sure Aesthetics works with the Isagenix product range and explains ”You should always take care when losing weight and increasing your level of exercise, as the body needs a wide array of nutrients to function properly. Often by suddenly changing your

daily exercise routine or going on a diet, your body will start to tell you through feelings of fatigue, headaches and food cravings that it is missing what it needs, the balance of nutrition, vitamins, minerals and protein.” “To maximise your chances of succeeding when losing weight or exercising you should ensure that you feed your body with nutrients rather than just focusing solely on weight loss or fitness. By feeding your body energy and allowing it to function at its optimum level, it will enable you to achieve that look good, feel great balance whilst you work towards your goal.” Research shows that the first step to losing weight or getting fit is to set specific and realistic goals. By setting a target and saying I want to lose 2 stone by June, or I want to be fitter by our summer activity holiday, you will be more incentivised to achieve your goal. Sarah continued “Set your realistic targets, but always ensure that your active lifestyle is fully supported. The nutritional values in food have diminished greatly due to intensive farming over the years and although we believe we have eaten healthy balanced

meals, we are often missing out on a number of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. This is where I use the Isagenix products to help both myself and my clients. It is not a diet. The products and supplements support nutritional cleansing, health and wellbeing. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get better sleep, improve your sports performance, gain weight, have more energy or improve your general health, the range of Isagenix products ensure that your body has all the nutrients required to maintain its optimum performance.” “And remember, rest is also vital for your body’s health, so ensure you get time to relax and sleep. If you start to feel less energised, very hungry or washed out as you work towards your New Years resolutions, you will not look or feel great, and therefore you are more likely to give up on your goals.”

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From The Jam comes to The Hawth

The Overtures Furious Badgers Wildwood Golf & Country The Malt Shovel, Horsham Club, Cranleigh 20:30 18:00 Tony Stone TThe Slammers SoulBand Band The Bedford, Horsham The Barley Mow, Tandridge 20:30 20:00

07/01/2018 Fred’s Open Mic Saturday 17th Goffs Park Social Club Ltd, September Crawley Rocks Presents Horsham 15:00 Horsham Bandstand, The Carfax, Horsham 11:00 til 16:00 Nell Bryden The Capitol Theatre, HorOpen Mic Night sham The Charcoal Burner, 19:30 Crawley Larger Than Life Duo 20.00 Goffs Park Social Club, Crawley 20:30 Hounds of Sound Broadbridge Heath Village Blues Workshop Centre, Broadbridge Heath Northgate Community 20:00 Centre, Crawley Quo-caine 20:00 The Mulberry, Goring Acoustic showcases 20:30 The Surrey Oaks, Black Heart Angel Newdigate The Malt Shovel, Horsham 20:00

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Open Mic Night 0:30 The Royal Oak, Ifield 20:00 Acoustic Open Mic Night The Jolly Tanners, South Saxon Beardsmen Staplefield Gathering 20:00 The Malt Shovel, Open Mic Night Horsham 12:00 til and 18:00 George Dragon, Open Mic night Horsham The Shelley Arms, Broad20.30 bridge Heath 19:30 Riverboat Shuffle Horsham Sports Club, Horsham Open Mic Night 20:00 The Cock Inn, Southwater,

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“Blown away by this band- you must see them if you can!” Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 From The Jam is comprised of legendary former ‘The Jam’ bassist Bruce Foxton, vocalist and guitarist Russell Hastings, drummer Mike Randon and Andy Fairclough on Hammond and piano. Over the past 11 years, From The Jam has toured relentlessly, having played almost 1000 headline shows in the UK since their inception in 2007. Throughout this time, the band has gained a reputation for the kind of incendiary live performances that sealed the reputation of The Jam all those years ago, being described as “incredibly exciting” by the Daily Mirror and “sounding dynamic as ever” by the Daily Record. ‘The Public Gets What The Public Wants’ show is, as Russell Hastings explained, “basically the big festival set, hit after hit.” In 2007, Russell was fronting ‘The Gift’ (which featured Rick Buckler, former drummer of The Jam) when he was joined on stage by former ‘The Jam’ bassist and backing vocalist, Bruce Foxton

(who was touring with Casbah Club), for a ‘one off’ performance. This performance sparked the genesis of From The Jam, and an enduring partnership between Foxton and Hastings. Off-stage, Foxton and Hastings wrote the album, ‘Back In The Room’ released in 2012, which received critical acclaim and solidified Foxton and Hastings as an excellent and contemporary song writing duo. The pair then returned to the studio in 2016 to record and release ‘Smash The Clock’, which reached number 31 in the UK charts. The album also entered the independent album chart at number 4, whilst the vinyl edition entered the vinyl chart at number 7. “From The Jam, best night out I have had in years all The Jam hits and more done to perfection what’s not to love!?” - Alan McGee, Creation Management Performance: Thursday 25 January 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £25 standing, circle seating: £23.50, available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www.hawth.co.uk.

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Acoustic Open Mic Night The Jolly Tanners, Open Mic night Staplefield The Star - Dorking, 20:30 Dorking, Surrey Blues 20:30Workshop Northgate Folk nightCommunity Centre, TheCrawley Emerald Club, 20:00 Southgate, Crawley Open 20:00Mic Night The Royal Open MicOak, nightIfield 20:00 The Bull Inn, Henfield Acoustic 20:00 showcases The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate 19:30

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Sometimes the warmth of a soloist can draw out a magic moment, and that is what Rebecca Bottone achieved during the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve concert at The Dome, Brighton. The charming soprano so beguiled the audience with the beautiful Vilja melody from the Merry Widow, helped in no small part by the orchestra, that most of them spontaneously began to sing or hum along. Conductor Barry Wordsworth later congratulated them on their surprise contribution to a wonderful way to bid farewell to 2017. The orchestra’s decision to sprinkle a few other composers amongst the string of Strauss waltzes and polkas proved a popular one, providing fresh impetus,

especially the courtly and elegant Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughan Williams and the brassy swing content of Richard Rodney Bennett’s Murder on the Orient Express. Miss Bottone’s immaculate crystal tone was steady and strong even when soaring above the seagulls to achieve a stratospheric finish such as on the waltz song from Tom Jones and she showed controlled vibrato on It’s Where the Lemon Trees Bloom. The rarely played Dragonfly Polka was one of the orchestra’s finest performances, one moment suitably drowsy with cello and basses, the next taking wing with strings and woodwind. For good measure the appreciative crowd showed perfect timing in clapping along to the addictive encore, the Radetzky March, to round off a superb concert.

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William Blake in Sussex: Visions of Albion Giselle & The Nutcracker

A major new exhibition at the National Trust’s Petworth House is the first of its kind to celebrate William Blake’s relationship with Sussex. Some of Blake’s greatest works from poetry to painting will be displayed at Petworth House in West Sussex this winter. This exhibition is the first to bring together for display many of the works that were inspired by his experience living in Sussex. Sussex remains the only area outside of London that Blake ever lived, spending three years in Sussex from 1800 to 1803 with his wife Catherine, renting a cottage in Felpham that he described as ‘the sweetest spot on Earth’. Petworth will re-unite Blake’s works made during his time at

Felpham along with later pieces that were informed by the landscapes of the Sussex coast and countryside. The exhibition will include extraordinary works by Blake on loan from the British Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Tate. These will be combined with three paintings by Blake from the Petworth collection and a fourth on loan from the National Trust’s Arlington Court, Devon. This new exhibition has particular significance to Petworth. Elizabeth Ilive, mistress and then wife to George Wyndham, the 3rd Earl of Egremont, commissioned Blake to paint The Last Judgement, 1808 and Satan calling up his Legions, c. 1800-1805, both of which are usually displayed in the mansion. The Last Judgement is of particular significance given that the watercolour likely features Elizabeth ascending to Heaven with her six children beside an artist that may represent Blake. These two paintings will be displayed alongside a third painting by Blake, Characters from Spenser’s Faery Queen, 1825, purchased by the Earl of Egremont from the artist’s widow as a philanthropic gesture. The inclusion of Blake’s work at Petworth stands as the only example of his work within an English country house collection. This suggests the patrons had

a forward thinking taste in art which led them to commission visionary paintings from an artist largely unheard of during his own lifetime, considered mad by his contemporaries and someone who had been tried for sedition. Elizabeth Ilive’s role also demonstrates a revolutionary woman of the period by taking an active role in commissioning artists. Andrew Loukes, Exhibitions Manager, said: “William Blake in Sussex is not only a subject of great local interest but also of national cultural significance, not least because the famous lines that were later adopted for the song Jerusalem were written in the county. One of the illustrations for display from the poem depicts Blake’s conception of Milton; a spirit of John Milton, the author of Paradise Lost, in the shape of a comet landing on the foot of Blake. A second illustration, of the cottage at Felpham, overtly references Blake’s experiences in Sussex, with the text ‘In Felpham I saw Visions of Albion.’ William Blake in West Sussex: Visions of Albion, at Petworth from 13 January to 25 March. Entry is by pre-booked, timed tickets only, available from www. nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth or 0344 249 1895. £12 for National Trust members or £16 for nonmembers. Ticket includes entry to the gardens, parkland and selected rooms in the house.

Drusillas Park Announces New Sloth Experience for 2018

Sloth lovers had better be prepared because in 2018 Drusillas Park will be introducing a brand new Close Encounter experience with their beautiful two-toed sloths. This unique experience will allow visitors the chance to come face-to-face with these strange and wonderful animals. Drusillas currently runs a range of extremely popular Close Encounter animal experiences, which allow a member of the public to get nose to nose with some furry and feathered favourites. Lasting between 30 and 40 minutes each, the current experiences include: Lunch with the Lemurs, Meerkat Meeting, Tea with the Coatis or Beavers, Penguin Feeding, Snuggle up with a Snake and

Tickle a Tarantula. Following the success of each of these experiences, Drusillas made the decision to open up their Close Encounters to one of the zoo’s slowest and most popular residents. Drusillas’ Zoo Manager, Sue Woodgate, said: “We are really excited to be introducing our brand new sloth encounter. As these wonderful little guys are so popular at the zoo, we thought now would be a good time to bring in something special for all the sloth fans out there. “The encounter will take place in our walk-through bat enclosure, so not only will visitors get a chance to feed the sloths, they will also have the opportunity to get up close and personal with

the bats and the golden lion tamarins that also live in this large enclosure. It really will be a very special and unforgettable experience.” Drusillas have been overwhelmed by the response so far to the introduction of their sloth encounters, with hundreds of people taking to social media to express their excitement at the announcement. Drusilla’s Director and Head of Marketing, Cassie Poland, said: “We have been bowled over by the positive public response to our launch of the sloth encounters. We put a small post on our Facebook to introduce the encounter and it just went nuts! Within a few hours our post had been shared nearly 130 times. Our total number of post views keeps increasing, but at present we have had over 60,000 views.” “There has been a real buzz about the encounter, both amongst our members and nonmembers, so we are really very looking forward to introducing the experience.” The experience is open to anyone aged 6 years and over and is not something to miss out on. The sloth encounters are not the only new attraction to launch in 2018, so follow the Drusilla’s website or Facebook page for the next bit of exciting news! Located just off the A27 in Alfriston, Drusillas Park is open from 10.00am daily. For more information, please telephone 01323 874100 or visit the website at www.drusillas.co.uk

This month, for two nights, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet will be gracing the stage at The Hawth, Crawley. Combining classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s performances have an air of magic, complemented by a full orchestra and outstanding soloists who will take your breath away! The ‘Saint Petersburg Theatre Classic Ballet of Marina Medvetskaya’ (to give the company its full title) was formed in early 1996. Though a relatively young company, the artists and staff are a crosssection of the best of the Russian tradition in Classical Ballet, whilst actively seeking to inspire a new generation of Russian and international choreographers to contribute to its repertoire. Giselle (Mon 22 Jan) is one of the few 19th century romantic ballets to survive intact, this is the quintessential story of unrequited

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HORSHAM FILM SOCIETY Jan 8 Horsham Film Society – The Best of World Cinema Monday 8th January 2018 The Capitol, Horsham, 8pm Film: The Other Side of Hope Finland, Germany 2017, 98 mins, Comedy, Drama Director: Aki Kaurismäki

THE ARTS SOCIETY LECTURE Jan 10 Wednesday 10th January 2018 The Arts Society lecture at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham : ‘William Cobbett & James Gillray’ by Dr. Richard Thomas BSc MA PhD Coffee is available from 9.45am. The lecture will start at 10.45am. Non-members are welcome for a fee of £5 payable on entry.

SING FOR A CURE AT THE CAPITOL Jan 13 For the third year running Matt Cowling is pleased to present to you his best show ever! A live music concert suitable for all the family and you’re raising money for research into Type 1 Diabetes at the same time! Performance: 7:00 PM, Tickets: £14.50, available from the Capitol Box Office: 01403 750220

GOBSMACK FEBRUARY FORCE DAY

Feb 3 Coming back for a second year, is our fabulous February Force Day, celebrating all things Star Wars. Come and meet characters from the Star Wars universe and join in the fun and special offers. Last year we raised over £300 for local charity The Spingboard Project and this year we hope to beat it.

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REMEMBERING WW1 Jan 8 Southwater Local History Group will be hosting a talk on Monday 8 January 2018. Speaker, Robert Piper, will be presenting “Remembering World War 1” Talks take place in the Parish Council Chamber of Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Meetings start at 7.30 p.m. Nonmembers £3.00

‘THE POTATO PAST PRESENT & FUTURE’

Feb 6 by Dr Steve Millam, Brinsbury College. Dr Steve Millam is a lecturer

in Horticulture at Brinsbury College. He worked for 18 years at the Scottish Crop Research Institute in Dundee, famous for its work on barley, potatoes (including Pentland) raspberries and blackcurrants. He was part of the Potato Breeding team and among the potato varieties he worked on were “Anya” and “Mayan Gold”.

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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 27th December 2017 and 29th 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/17/2861 Land Adjacent Malthouse Lane Ashington West Sussex RH20 3BU The construction of a single storey commercial unit and associated vehicle parking, ancillary external areas and vehicular access. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2857 Guesses Farm Spithandle Lane Wiston Steyning West Sussex BN44 3DY Erection of a single storey side extension. Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/17/2874 Land Adjacent To Outaway Bonnetts Lane Ifield Crawley West Sussex RH11 0NY Use of a mobile home for separate residential use comprising a separate residential unit with its own garden curtilage. (Certificate of Lawful Development - Existing). Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/17/2172 10 Normandy Gardens Horsham West Sussex RH12 1AS Proposed loft conversion featuring installation of 1x rear dormer with Juliet balcony, 2x dormers to southern roof slope and conversion of roof space in separate garage to form additional storage space. Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. DC/17/2876 Vodafone Aerial Mast Sandgate Park Water Lane Storrington West Sussex Installation of an additional 6.5m lattice on the existing telecom’s base station to an overall height of 21.5m, the replacement of three antennas and ancillary development thereto Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of 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. Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

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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.

Grade II listed 17th Century character cottage with separate office and annexe

This delightfully presented four bedroom Grade II listed 17th Century character cottage with separate office and annexe is set in mature grounds with a swimming pool and excellent entertaining areas. The cottage dates back to 1649 and boasts many character features, including exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. The property has been sympatheti-

cally modernised by the current owners, in keeping with its age and heritage. From the hallway, enter the warm and welcoming lounge/dining room, with feature inglenook fireplace complete with large log burner and exposed beams. Unusually, a second working fireplace is also featured at the end of this large room. This leads to the beautiful bespoke family

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kitchen, handcrafted, designed and installed by Park House Kitchens in 2015. Featuring handpicked granite worktops, bespoke fitted units, pantry, dual butler sink, instant boiling water Quooker tap and further modern finishes. The family room adjoins this, which has a notable handcrafted window seat with storage beneath. The ground floor is complete with separate utility room and well-appointed

shower room. On the first floor is the stunning travertine family bathroom. This leads to the guest bedroom, which enjoys far reaching views to the west and connects to a versatile room, which is used for guests with children and as a playroom. There are two further double bedrooms and the semi-vaulted, dual aspect master which enjoys views over opposite fields. Outside, the current owners have created an outstanding covered entertaining area by the swimming pool with integral Jacuzzi and safety cover. There is also a large lawn, play area, double garage and home office. The surrounding area is predominated by a combination of beautiful open farmland combined with belts of woodland, while an excellent country pub is within easy walking distance. Local amenities in the area are plentiful with the villages of Rudgwick, Loxwood, Cranleigh and Billingshurst all within a few miles. Rudgwick provides local amenities including shops, doctor, dentist, village inn and church. For more comprehensive shopping and entertainment, Horsham is 7 miles to the east offering a recently opened Waitrose and John Lewis at Home store. Schooling locally is excellent with a variety of local private and state schools available to include Pennthorpe School in Rudgwick, Farlington near Broadbridge Heath, The Weald in Billingshurst and Cranleigh School to name a few. Rudgwick 2.4 miles, Billingshurst 3 miles, Horsham 7 miles (Victoria & London Bridge 54 mins), Guildford 15.8 miles (London Waterloo 37 mins), Central London 45 miles. Call Knight Frank on 01403 339180 to arrange a viewing.

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Warnham, West Sussex RH12 Guide Price: £550,000

Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 Guide Price: £650,000

Henfield, West Sussex BN5 Guide Price: £650,000

Steyning, West Sussex BN44 Guide price: £799,950

Ifold, West Sussex RH14 Guide Price: £975,000

Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 Guide Price: £995,000

Rowfant, West Sussex RH10 Guide price: £1,100,000

The Haven, Billingshurst RH14 Guide price: £1,150,000

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WITH A NEW HOME AT HIGHWOOD YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL Highwood offers an unrivalled collection of contemporary new homes, set just a short walk from all of the amenities available in Horsham. With its tree lined avenues, riverside walks and exceptionally designed interiors, Highwood offers you a way to enjoy modern country living alongside the tradition, community and craftsmanship of a bygone era.

Stunning 2 bedroom apartments available for early reservation from £290,000* Beautiful 2 & 3 bedroom houses ready to move in to this Winter from £325,000* For further information or to book your personal appointment call 01403 887 151 Sales Suite open daily 10am - 5pm Highwood, Hills Farm Lane, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EP *Prices correct at time of going to press and subject to availability. Computer generated images depict the houses and apartments at Highwood and are indicative only. Photography depicts lifestyle and is indicative only.

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Centrally located in one of Horsham’s most popular cul-de-sac locations, this spacious family home is in need of modernisation. The property is situated within walking distance of the centre of this historic market town.

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Volunteering Opportunities Building Heroes based in Pulborough is a charity which retrains military veterans for a career in the building trades. They rely on fundraising activities to fulfil their vital role in helping ex-service personnel into employment and need enthusiastic, friendly and reliable people to support and increase their activities and to raise the profile of the charity in the local area. If you can help organise fundraising events (e.g. sponsored walk, swim, bake sale, coffee mornings, etc, liase with community groups who may hold fundraising events for them, make phone calls to potential supporters, offer support at existing events (e.g. handing out flyers, providing information, serving drinks) or various other support tasks they would love to hear from you. Are you passionate about your community and want to make a difference? Emerging Futures train individuals to work as part of a coaching team to support their local community. Family recovery coaches help individuals in a family develop their own wellbeing and support system and to make valued life choices. And recovery coaches support individuals to move in to the community from structured treatment, detox, residential rehabilitation and prison. Pulborough and District Community Care Association needs a Wednesday club volunteer to help with activities at its social club for older people, for example short mat bowls, games, bingo, and the occasional outing - all accompanied by tea and cake. The association also needs a telephonist to work from home to take appointments for its Community Transport Service. Carers Support West Sussex needs support group co-facilitators to help provide a confidential space for carers to meet, offload and gain information. They also need telephone support volunteers to help carers share emotions and reduce stress and isolation by providing active listening. And the charity seeks young adult carer engagement volunteers to meet and communicate regularly with young adult carers to support them. If you want to know more about any of the opportunities above or are thinking of volunteering and want to know what’s out there, just log on to www.hamsva.org.uk/opportunities and explore the many ways in which you can get involved in your community. Can you help beat hunger by offering a couple of hours at your local Tesco store on Nov 30 or December 1 or 2? Volunteers are needed to help collect donation at the UK’s largest food drive this Christmas. The collections take place at Tesco stores UK-wide when volunteers are asked to help collect food donations from customers for a few hours in their local store and hand out the FareShare shopping list. In just three hours you could collect enough food to make 600 meals and change someone’s Christmas. Details are available at www.fareshare.org.uk/food-collection where you can also sign up for a shift.

DO YOU LOVE HORSHAM? Want to play your part in the enhancement and preservation of the Town for future generations?

Sales Negotiator Required GL & Co are looking for a Sales Negotiator to join our busy Horsham branch. The successful candidate will drive viewings and be excellent at negotiating sales through to completion, If you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in estate agency, work hard to deliver outstanding results, can be part of a team and the ability to adapt to our independent family run business that rewards well and builds long term relationships with our staff and customers, then please apply by sending your CV to operations@glproperty.co.uk or call in to the branch. full time, part time and job share considered

For 25 years Horsham in Bloom has worked alongside HDC, local organisations and individuals to make Horsham a Town to be talked about.

We need VOLUNTEERS to join our committee and help us to continue this work, to develop and instigate new initiatives and ideas and to ensure Horsham stays beautiful, happy, healthy and sustainable.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Horsham.in.Bloom; go to our website: horshaminbloom.org.uk or email: hibsecretary@gmail.com.

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Monday January 1 – Bostik Football League South Division Horsham 2 1 Lewes Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Happy New Year Horsham! The Hornets began 2018 in the best possible way, humbling league leaders Lewes, who had enjoyed three consecutive successes in the previous eight days. And, Horsham’s win, in front of their biggest crowd of the season, was all the more creditable as goalkeeper Brannon Daly was stretchered off, causing the Hornets to play the entire second half with a stand-in keeper. Horsham have the Indian sign over Lewes – the Rooks – last season they did the double over them, and so now have a hat trick of wins. Horsham were two goals up within 13 minutes, but, before that they had an escape when Jack Hartley cleared off the line.

Horsham, though, responded positively with Charlie Harris heading a Darren Boswell cross past Chris Winterton in the Lewes goal. Curtis Gayler then tested Winterton with a pile-driver, but Winterton could not prevent the Hornets’ second goal when Hakeem Adelakun unleashed a long range volley into the top corner of the net from a deflection. This took the wind out of the Rooks’ sails and after an ineffectual foray the ball was back with Horsham, but, with a 3-0 cushion beckoning, Tony Nwachukwu could only fire straight at Winterton. Lewes subsequently recovered somewhat, but ex Horsham player Billy Medlock’s effort from a free kick crashed harmlessly into the Hornets’ defensive wall. Lewes’ defence was then found wanting, but Harris’s shot came to nothing. Then, in extra time before the break, au ugly potentially gamechanging incident saw onrushing Horsham keeper Brannon Daly

taken to hospital after collisions in the area, whereupon, in the absence of a substitute goalkeeper, Horsham Manager Dom di Paola was obliged to put Charlie Harris in goal as the first half ended with Horsham leading 2-0. Whereas in the first half Horsham could attack with relative freedom, after the break the emphasis understandably switched to keeping Lewes at bay and all went well until the 61st minute when Ghassimu Sow thumped the ball home, giving Harris no chance. Gayler was then unable to maximise a Horsham free kick ahead of Sow heading wide and Harris negating sub Omar Lawson’s attempt. In the tense final minutes Jonte Smith failed to convert amid the Hornets’ defence neutralising a barrage of Lewes corners. Horsham had chances to put the game beyond reach, but Josh Street’s strike was batted away and Adelakun’s shot nullified. In the dying moments, a Lewes free kick went mercifully wide leaving Hornets’ fans to cheer another famous victory over Lewes. Post match Rooks Manager, former Horsham player Darren Freeman – with 54 appearances for the Albion and almost as many for Fulham under his belt - said: “Fair play to Horsham – they played well, they wanted it more than us. 7 or 8 of our players had an off day, which is very disappointing and hard to accept. We got what we deserved.”Tomorrow (Saturday), for their fourth game in 12 days, the Hornets, now 15th in the table, but just one point behind 10th club Thamesmead Town, welcome 19th placed VCD Athletic from Dartford

Battling Horsham Men in demanding start to 2018 Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Men’s Hockey 1st XI have a fight for league survival on the hands. The team has enjoyed a run of successful seasons taking them to their highest ever level, but, as can happen, at the end of last season a group of successful, experienced players all left at the same time – through age and injury related retirements. The team was rebuilt, a new coach - Titch Hanspal - was brought in and supporters were thrilled when the first game was won 5 nil. But, sadly it proved to be a false dawn as the next six games ended in defeat. At the turning point of the season Horsham occupy the penultimate spot on the table, five points behind tenth placed London Wayfarers. It takes time for a new team to gel, but there are signs that this is happening: two of the last three fixtures have been drawn with the team threatening to win. And, the much-changed team sailed through the South League indoor six-a-side tournament, taking them into the National League indoor competition for the first time. The management structure has been reorganised with Andrew Isaacs relinquishing the captaincy role to take over as coach following Hanspal’s departure. Dan Humphries steps up as Captain and, with enthusiasm for the game undimmed and having shepherded the team through promotions in recent seasons, Al Campbell makes a welcome return as Team Manager.

Speaking of Humphries’ appointment, Isaacs says: “Dan came through the Horsham Academy, is a long-serving member of the team and is now one of the senior players in the league. He reads the game well from his role in central defence and can progress to even greater things.” Having not played a league match since December 2, the team are suddenly called upon to fulfil four fixtures in nine days – all away matches. Tomorrow (Saturday) they are in the National Indoor Championship at Canterbury, then, on Tuesday they take the road to Eastbourne in the Quarter Final of the Sussex Cup, which Horsham have won for the last two years, then, the following weekend they have a doubleheader – on Saturday 13th they are at Isleworth against Indian Gymkhana (9th) – the team they beat convincingly on the first day of the season, and then on the Sunday they travel to play current runners up Oxford Hawks in a rearrangement of a postponed match. This is clearly a demanding programme, but Horsham have a game in hand and on January 20th they play bottom club Henley, so all is far from lost, Al Campbell summing up with: “The boys had a rough ride in the run up to Christmas, narrowly losing points they should really have won. The coming 12 league fixtures are going to be tough and, taking training into account, these first two weeks of 2018 are going to hurt. But, to succeed the team have to show that they can go through the pain barrier.”

Missed open goal denies the Hornets a point

Photo by John Lines Saturday December 30 – The Bostik League – South Division Carshalton Athletic 2 1 Horsham Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham played better as the game wore on during their trip to Surrey

and should have equalised late in the second half, but the golden opportunity went begging. Carshalton – the Robins - are a bogey side: this is the Hornet’s fourth consecutive defeat at their hands, including the 5-1 drubbing on the previous visit to Colston Avenue’s War Memorial Sports Ground. Last

Saturday’s win moves title-chasing Carshalton up to fourth. Horsham were uplifted by the excellent Boxing Day win at Guernsey and the return of several senior players, but Carshalton started with all guns blazing, bring out the best of Horsham keeper Brannon Daly with Cheadle and McLaughlin

shots saved before Bradford fired wide with Daly prostrate. More strikes followed, Cheadle singeing the bar, Horsham, though, notched up their first attempt, but Jack Hartley’s shot was cleared. Sustained Carshalton pressure was likely to produce a goal and Bradford scored in the 18th minute, when, with ample room, he blasted home a left footer from close range. Carshalton then relaxed, whereupon, enlivened, the Hornets had chances – first, Liam MacDevitt put Curtis Gayler through, but he was way off target, ahead of Dean Bown also shooting wide and Scott Kirkwood inducing a save from Billy Bishop in the Carshalton goal. Trailing 1-0 on restarting, Horsham responded positively but Hartley’s effort to maximise a rebound was thwarted by a defender, Gayler’s shot evaded the goal and MacDevitt’s header was adrift, albeit just after the referee had blown for an infringement. After a quarter of an hour Carshalton came back into the game with a corner resulting from Daly’s save, from which Cheadle was unable to make contact. But, Horsham scored next, when, with their players calling for a pen-

alty and Carshalton on the back foot, Steve Metcalf piled in Tony Nwachukwu’s supply. Both sides made substitutions, one of which proved decisive when Ricky Korboa promptly restored Carshalton’s lead with strong strike into the far corner of the net. But, the Hornets should have levelled the score when Nwachukwu rushed through. His shot was parried by Bishop, but, with an open goal beckoning, Nwachukwu somehow contrived to put the rebound wide from three yards out. A costly let off for the hosts, but undaunted, Horsham produced two more opportunities – a Gayler free kick was pushed away before a Matt Boiling header came to nought. Korboa then tested Daly, to which Horsham retaliated, but Nwachukwu could not quite latch onto a Toby House cross, only for Korboa to intercept and run the length of the pitch and mercifully shoot wide. Rueful Hornets Manager Dom di Paola said: “Carshalton are a very good side (they only missed out on a play-off spot by one point last season). We’ve managed to beat most of the other top sides, but have never got the better of Carshalton during my tenure.”