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‘Big Ben’ launches free personal safety sessions bubble, perhaps concentrating on our phones and losing touch with the reality of physical dangers all around us. So, my plan is to run some free evening sessions to talk through some things that
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Professional safeguarding expert, local resident Ben Jacobs has set up a Horsham Community Safety page on Facebook to help raise awareness aimed at tackling personal safety issues. Ben’s idea was reposted by The Horsham Facebook page and received a huge response proving a need for this kind of project. While the Horsham district is happily regarded as a low crime area compared with inner city locations, crime and potential dangers are nevertheless all around us and Ben’s idea is to use his considerable, successful experience to provide advice on how people can avoid needless exposure to harmful situations, telling the District Post: “My concern is that everyone is so busy and preoccupied today and although in many ways we are more streetwise than ever, we tend to be in a bit of a
I’d just like to provide a spur to encourage people to take individual responsibility for their own safety we ought to be looking out for – and outlining some ways on how difficulties might be avoided.” 38 year old Ben attended Tanbridge House School and has lived locally all of his life, having set up his security business some years ago and been a bodyguard for celebrities around the world and providing protection for visiting foreign dignitaries, and diplomats, too. Ben continues: “The first port of
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On February 23, Police reported the arrest of a man in connection with two knife-point incidents that occured Horsham: At about 11.10am on Thursday 15 February, a man attempted to snatch a handbag from a woman in New Street, close to the parade of shops near Livingstone Road. The suspect threatened the 40-year-old victim with a knife, however she bravely fought him off and he fled the scene empty handed. At about 1am on Sunday 18 February, a 17-year-old boy was walking along Rushams Road when he was approached by a man at the junction with Victory Road. The suspect demanded the victim’s phone, which he handed over. Following this incident, the
victim was treated for two stab wounds – one to the back and to his arm. An 18-year-old man from Horsham, arrested on suspicion of robbery (New Street on 18 February) and attempted robbery (Rushams Road on 15 February), has been released under investigation as enquiries continue. However, police are still appealing for witnesses to either incident to come forward. Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 766 of 15/02 for the New Street incident, or serial 99 of 18/02 for the Rushams Road incident. Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Last week, Collyer’s held a concert in aid of the Parkinson’s UK charity. Hosted by Mike Lavelle, the event was a huge success and comprised performances from Collyer’s Jazz Band and the Collyer’s Orchestra. Students, teachers, friends and family from the Collyer’s community supported the event. The evening also included an address from Mr Martin King, of the Parkinson’s Society, who gave the audience a moving insight into living with the condition. The multi-talented Mike Lavelle conducted both the Collyer’s Orchestra and Collyer’s Jazz Band. The audience were wowed with orchestral performances which included Bizet’s “Toreador Song”, Elgar’s “Nimrod” from the Enigma Variations, and Sibelius’ “Finland”. The Jazz Band treated everyone to some popular classics, including “Fly Me to the Moon”, “Come Rain or Come Shine”, and finished on a thumping “I Feel Good”! Collyer’s music teacher, Steve Brundish, helped co-ordinate the event. He said: “We are so lucky to have such talented young people at Collyer’s! It was a truly great evening. We are so glad that it was well attended and positively received by the audience. “We are proud to support the
Parkinson’s UK charity, and the amazing Mike Lavelle and the students thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We definitely plan to put on more shows like this in the future!” The Collyer’s Orchestra, who performed wonderfully, featured violins: Anja Elvin (leader), Lizzie Eves, Lydia Palmer, Cherry Lam and Anisha Wakefield; violas: Mrs Elvin; cello: Matthew Luk; flutes: Israel Harding, Catherine Overend and Felicity Zappulo; clarinets: Emma Brownless and James Reed; bass guitar: Jack Harding. The brilliant Collyer’s Jazz Band comprised: trumpet: Archie Russell-Weeks; alto saxophone: Matt Bland; tenor saxophone: James Reed; trombones: Lawrence Schofield and Matt Hutchinson; piano: Mike Lavelle; bass guitar: Angus Sheldon; and drums: Navid Kalani. Soloists Vila Zhang (piano), Matthew Luk (Cello), Issi Hall (vocals) and Lawrence Schofield (trombone) also received high praise on the night. Collyer’s Principal, Sally Bromley, was delighted: “I was immensely proud of the students’ performances and it was an honour for us to welcome Mr Martin King to Collyer’s. Massive thanks also to Mike Lavelle, Dan Page and Steve Brundish for helping to make this event possible.”
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Music and up Karaoke Gro Horsham District Council’s successful Reaching Higher Project is adding an exciting new activity to the list of activities it already offers to children with additional needs. Our new Music and Karaoke Group offers disabled children and adults the chance to experience Guitar, Drum and Vocal lessons in a professional recording studio as well as the opportunity to sing their favourite songs on our new Karaoke stage. Venue QM Studios, behind the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham Dates Friday 12 January – Friday 23 March 2018 (excluding half term on Friday 16 February) Times 4.15pm – 6pm £40 for 10 week course (£30 for LAC/Compass Card holders) or £5 (£4 LAC/Compass Card) per week pay as you go L18_SD01
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Details and route of new 100 mile closed road sportive revealed today, following pre-launch campaign that generated over 25,000 pre-registrations Starting and finishing at the iconic Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit, host of the 1982 World Road Race Championships Event unveiled at the London Bike Show by Rugby World Cup Winning Captain Martin Johnson CBE and 1982 UCI World Road Race champion Mandy Jones Entries open at 9am on Thursday March 1st and will be sold on a first come first served basis exclusively to everyone who has pre-registered The inaugural Vélo South, a brand new 100 mile closed road sportive for the UK, was officially launched at the London Bike Show last Friday (23 February) by Rugby World Cup Winning Captain, Martin Johnson CBE, and British cycling icon and 1982 UCI World Road Race champion,n Mandy Jones. On Sunday 23 September 2018, Vélo South will take 15,000 riders of all ability levels on a truly unforgettable journey through the stunning West Sussex countryside, starting and finishing on the iconic Goodwood Motor Circuit and featuring the magnificent rolling hills of the South Downs National Park. With around 1,700m of climbing, Vélo South is relatively challenging, but the beauty of the route, support from the locals and camaraderie with fellow riders will make for a truly unforgettable day of closed road riding. And with thousands of participants expected to travel from across the UK for the experience, the event will help raise the profile of West Sussex towns, villages and countryside as a great place to visit, and provide a boost for
tourism. The start and finish venue, the iconic Goodwood Motor Racing circuit, is steeped in motor racing history. But it also has credentials of the cycling kind, playing host to the 1982 World Road Race Championships; the last time the road world championships were held in Britain. The women’s championship that year was won by Mandy Jones, who unveiled the event alongside Martin Johnson CBE at the London Bike Show. Organised by CSM Active, Vélo South is the latest event in the Vélo Series, following the hugely successful inaugural Vélo Birmingham sportive in September 2017; Vélo Birmingham is returning in Spring 2019 with a brand new route. Aside from Ride London, Vélo South is the only other opportunity to ride 100 miles on closed roads in the UK in 2018. With over 25,000 pre-registrations received to date, Vélo South is expected to sell-out fast when entries open on Thursday March 1. To be in with a chance of taking part prospective participants must pre-register. Prospective participants will also have the option of entering through one of Vélo South’s Lead Charity Partners – Alzheimer’s Society, Age UK and the British Heart Foundation. There will also be a Vélo South Business 100 entry option, which provides companies with the opportunity to enjoy a VIP participation experience coupled with exclusive training events and networking opportunities. Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, said: “We are delighted to be host-
ing Vélo South in our wonderful county. West Sussex is a place of culture, heritage and beautiful countryside – the perfect setting to enjoy a day of closed road riding. We’re looking forward to working with CSM Active to make the event a success and to intro-
We are delighted that this major cycling event is going to be coming through so many areas of Horsham District ducing participants to the delights of our county.” Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy, Cllr Gordon Lindsay, added: “We are delighted that this major cycling event is going to be coming through so many areas of Horsham District. It will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase our unique district at its best - an exhilarating ride for the competitors and a real spectacle for local residents and visitors to enjoy. The ride will also provide opportunities for local businesses and will be a boost for local tourism, as food and drink providers and accommodation providers will all be able to benefit.” For more information, please visit: www.velosouth.com Facebook.com/Velosouth100 Twitter.com/Velosouth
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You probably spend all year taking care of other people – so why not treat yourself this Mother’s Day, thanks to the lovely people at Specsavers and Tonics Hair in Horsham. The two local stores have teamed up to offer a great prize. First, you can choose a great new pair of designer glasses at Specsavers in West
Street (including the high fashion Balmain range) and get a free eye test thrown in (valued at up to £200). Then, you can pop along to Tonics Hair in South Street and get a fabulous cut and blow dry to complete your glamourous new look (valued at £60). So why not treat yourself and enter our competition today.
What date is Mothers’s Day this year? Email your answer to dpearson@thedistrictpost.co.uk titled Mother’s Day Comp and we will contact the lucky winner on Wednesday 7th March. T&C’s valid only at Horsham stores
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The District Post has joined forces with beach club and the UK’s premier beach club and flotilla sailing specialist Seafarer to offer you the chance to win a week’s holiday for two completely free of charge. The Location - Nikiana Beach Club We’ll fly you from Gatwick to the beautiful Greek island of Lefkas in the sparkling Ionian Sea. Nikiana is a small and perfectly formed taverna style complex with only 32 rooms. It sits right on the beach where you find dinghies, windsurfers, canoes and paddle board at your disposal. If you don’t sail this is the perfect chance to learn – just ask any one of our beach crew and they’ll help you get started.
The prize includes 7 nights B&B for 2 in a twin or double room – we don’t include other meals because Nikiana has its own lovely family-run taverna and there are some great local eateries nearby Return flights from Gatwick to Lefkas, and transfers to and from Nikiana Use of beach club equipment plus free sailing clinic and regatta NB: The prize must be taken in June or September 2018 For more details of Nikiana Beach Club check out www.seafarersailing.com/beach-club/nikiana How to win We like to keep things simple at The District Post so all you have to do to enter is visit bit.ly/districtpostprize answer one simple
question, and leave us your email address. By leaving your details you will be deemed to have opted in to future emails from The District Post or Seafarer until you choose to opt out, which can be done at any time. The winner will be the first name drawn on March 27th and published in the District Post on March 29th. Heres’s the question On what island is Nikiana Beach Club A. Corfu B. Kos C. Lefkas Good luck and happy sailing. ENTER NOW BY VISITING bit.ly/districtpostprize
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Variable weather increases number of potholes locally
Recent weather variations between mild and cold/freezing temperatures have led to an increased number of potholes on West Sussex roads. The county council and contractor Balfour Beatty are working hard to repair the worst of these as soon as possible. Bob Lanzer, Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure, said: “Unfortunately, roads are not permanent structures and deteriorate over time from constant use and the weight of vehicles using them.
“As the road surface gets older and is subject to the weather, including rainwater and the expansion and contraction caused by temperature change, more and more deterioration will occur, resulting in new potholes. “The recent wet weather and variations between mild and cold/freezing temperatures have resulted in more potholes being reported to the council. Please bear with our staff and contractors, who are working hard to get the worst of these repaired as soon as possible.”
Concerns about potholes can be reported online using our Love West Sussex app. Please go to: https://www.westsussex.gov. uk/roads-and-travel/report-aproblem-with-a-road-or-pavement/ Bob added: “The county council is responsible for maintaining around 2,500 miles of road. Staff cannot be everywhere at once and residents can really help West Sussex Highways be as efficient as possible by using this online reporting method.” The roads are inspected dependent on their hierarchy, with A and B classification ordinarily inspected on a monthly basis. Cclass and main distributor roads on a three or six-monthly basis and declassified roads are typically inspected annually. Repairing defects, such as potholes, is done on a priority basis, dependent on size and depth. More details can be found on our website at: https://www.westsussex. gov.uk/roads-and-travel/ maintaining-roads-verges-andpavements/road-and-roadside/ potholes/ While the county council is responsible for most roads in West Sussex, Highways England (formerly known as the Highways Agency) is responsible for, and maintains, the A27, A23 and M23.
Two charged for breakin at West Street Store
At about 2.44am on Thursday 22 February, police were alerted to a break-in at Wakefields Outfitters in West Street, Horsham. Three men wearing dark clothing were seen to leave the store with a mannequin in their possession. Officers attended and located two suspects in the area, who were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident. Several items of clothing worth approximately £3,500 were recovered, having been stolen from the front window displays of the shop, which had been smashed. Dominic Hawkins, 18, unemployed, of Livingstone Road, Horsham, appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23 February, charged with burglary. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a 12-month community
order. He was also ordered to pay a £85 victim surcharge. Ricky Ayres, 48, unemployed, of no fixed address, also appeared at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Friday 23 February, charged with burglary. He pleaded not guilty and was released on conditional bail, pending a trial at Horsham Magistrates’ Court on 27 March. A third suspect remains outstanding. Anyone who saw what happened is asked to report it online at https://sussex.police.uk/appealresponse or call 101 quoting serial 89 of 22/02. Alternatively, you can visit the Crimestoppers www.crimestoppers-uk.org website or contact the independent charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Timely improvements for Horsham bus passengers New, real-time information displays have been installed at Horsham bus station, following comments from passengers. The county council had received reports that sun glare on one of the former displays made it difficult to read. The replacement is a larger, daylight-readable, summary screen, listing all upcoming departures. Five new, smaller displays (one at each departure bay) have also replaced old and redundant screens. The installations cost a total of £25,000 and were funded through developer contributions (section 106 funding).
Bob Lanzer, Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure, said: “We always listen to feedback from the public and were pleased that, in this instance, we were able to make improvements.” Operators use equipment that tracks the location of each bus, using the Global Positioning System (GPS). The location data is fed to West Sussex County Council’s Real Time Passenger Information system. The actual location of a bus is compared to where it is scheduled to be; the predicted time of arrival is calculated and this information is then shown on the displays.
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Council calls on residents to switch and save now!
Councils in Sussex have joined forces to help households save money on their energy bills by getting them into the switching habit. Residents across Sussex can now buy competitively-priced gas and electricity through Your Energy Sussex, the council energy partnership led by West Sussex County Council. The aim is to encourage more people to switch and save money on their energy bills – as much as £300 per year on average. According to figures from Ofgem, only 25% of households compared their energy costs and switched supplier in the past year. That means more than 500,000 house-
holds in Sussex could be paying too much for their gas and electricity. Your Energy Sussex is a partnership between Sussex councils and Robin Hood Energy, the licensed energy company owned and operated by Nottingham City Council. Your Energy Sussex is different to most energy suppliers because: It is operated by local councils who want people here to pay less for their gas and electricity; It is run on a ‘not-for-profit’ basis where profits are used to help local people who are struggling to pay their energy bills; It aims to ensure that its gas and electricity prices are always competitive and works hard to keep customers on the cheapest Your
Energy Sussex tariff. Your Energy Sussex is also working with Robin Hood Energy to provide Sussex-produced green energy from West Sussex County Council solar panels directly to customers through the launch of a green energy tariff later this year. Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “We want to help people across Sussex to get the best deal from the energy market by comparing costs regularly and switching suppliers to get the best deal. “Your Energy Sussex is different to other energy companies. It will give residents good customer service and a fair deal on their gas and electricity year after year while helping to support residents at risk of fuel poverty.” Nick Bennett, East Sussex County Council Lead Member for Transport and Environment, said: “We’re delighted to be working with our partners to support a local initiative that will not only help our residents to save money on their energy bills but will also support ways to tackle fuel poverty.” The local energy tariff is currently supported by 12 of the 15 local authorities in Sussex. Brighton & Hove City Council will make a decision on whether to support the tariff in March.
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sessions for young people, who can choose to take part in sports activities, play games, and learn and develop new skills. The £500 funding would go towards equipment for its brand new Saturday club, The Woodland Project. Using a Forest Schools’ approach the club will run bush craft activities for 8-12 year olds so they can learn skills such as lighting and managing a fire, whittling, and building natural shelters. Votes can be cast in three different ways. Either by visiting D.W. Nye’s depot in Kingsfold and posting a token in the relevant voting box, clicking the chosen group on the poll that will be pinned to the top of D.W. Nye’s Facebook page or by emailing proudtobelocal@dwnye.co.uk and putting the name of the group being voted for in the subject line. Duplicate votes from the same email account will not be counted. Polls will close at midnight on Sunday 11 March 2018. Nominations submitted after this time will not be included. The winner will be notified by Friday 16 March 2018.
loans emphasise just how important the collections are at our county’s Record Office and Library Service. “We are very proud to be contributing to this major exhibition and I would encourage everyone living in West Sussex to come along and have a look at these wonderful pieces.” William Blake is one of many artists and writers to be inspired by the West Sussex landscape. He lived in Felpham from 1800 to 1803 and one of his most famous works, the poem ‘Jerusalem’, is said to have been inspired by his rides between Felpham and Lavant. For more information about West Sussex Record Office, please visit: www.westsussex. gov.uk/ro Please book tickets in advance on 0344 249 1895. £12 for National Trust members, National Art Pass holders or Arts Society members. £16 for non-members.
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disabilities. Springboard House in Horsham is a drop-in centre for families to enjoy during the week. The funding will go towards essential garden maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the Hurst Road building. Home-Start CHAMS The volunteers at Home-Start CHAMS visit vulnerable local families with young children to offer non-judgmental, practical, and emotional support. The charity helps families to overcome challenges including domestic violence, addiction, mental health issues and bereavement. Last year the group supported 379 children across Horsham, Crawley, and mid Sussex. Due to a lack of resources, almost half the families asking for help will be turned away. A contribution of £500 will go towards helping more families benefit from the service. 4TheYouth 4TheYouth is a Horsham based charity set up to run youth projects for young people in Horsham district and surrounding areas. The group runs five generic youth club
Unique documents held by West Sussex Record Office have been on loan to the National Trust’s Petworth House, for an exhibition on poet and artist William Blake, since mid-January. Open until March 25, the exhibition, William Blake in Sussex: Visions of Albion, also includes a rare book of poetry from the County Library Service. The Record Office documents describe an argument with a local soldier and details of his subsequent trial for sedition against the King, and acquittal, at Chichester in 1804. This is the first time that so many of Blake’s Sussex-related items have been displayed together, with other loans coming from the British Museum, National Portrait Gallery and Tate. Debbie Kennard, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Safer Stronger Communities, said: “These
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Following a huge response to the launch of builders’ merchant D.W. Nye’s ‘Proud to be Local’ campaign, it will now be down to the public to decide the winner of the first £500 of funds. D.W. Nye, which will give away £500 each to four different community groups and good causes in the county of Sussex during 2018 as part of the campaign, has shortlisted three Horsham causes for the first round of funds and is now inviting the public to cast their votes for their favourite. The group receiving the most votes will be declared the winner. There will be three further opportunities for residents to make nominations, at later dates, which will be announced throughout the year. The three causes that have been shortlisted for February’s round of funding are: The Springboard Project The Springboard Project is a community based charity that provides inclusive play and leisure opportunities for families with young children, as well as short breaks for children and teenagers with
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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 19th February 2018 and 23rd February 2018 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/18/0377 The Old Post House Handcross Road Plummers Plain Horsham West Sussex RH13 6NU Change of use from a single dwelling house into two dwelling houses. Two storey rear extension. New vehicle access. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/18/0381 8 Carfax Horsham West Sussex RH12 1DW Retrospective application for the repositioning of existing wooden doors in line with existing shop front and re-printing in corporate colours Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area.
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DC/18/0401 Maple House Mare Hill Common Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2DX Erection of first floor extension with pitched roof above existing garage, garage conversion to habitable living space and erection of 2 space carport Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/18/0370 Westlands Farm Billingshurst Road Ashington West Sussex RH20 3BB Removal of all Conditions to previously permitted application DC/12/1276 (Demolition of existing buildings, provision of second access and formation of an equine hospital and associated facilities). Material change to approved scheme as advised under EN/17/0415. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.
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DC/18/0402 Flat 29 West Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PB Variation of Condition 1 on previously permitted Application DC/16/1094. (Change of use of office area on the first floor to 3 x residential units). Submission of amended elevation and floor plans. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.
DC/18/0333 Premier Inn Hotel Piries Place Horsham West Sussex Erection of three illuminated signs for Premier Inn. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/18/0372 Holmes Park North Street Horsham West Sussex External alterations to include roof terrace and additional windows. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/18/0247 Methodist Church London Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1AN Replacement of existing timber windows with UPVC windows. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/18/0265 Coppins West Chiltington Lane Coneyhurst Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9DN Creation of a new vehicular access onto West Chiltington Lane and alterations to existing driveway Reason for Advert:
S106/18/0003 Berkeley Homes Development Site Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex Discharge of planning obligations to approved application DC/14/0590 relating to Clause 4 and Clauses under Schedules 2 (Worthing Road Site Access and Traffic Management Wor ks, Bus Stops, and Sports Club Access); 7 (Storm Water Detention Areas); 8 (Local Areas of Play); 9 (Football and Cricket Pitches, Sports Area, Sports Club Car Park and Access, and Sports Pavilion); 11 (Community Hall); 13 (Church Car Park); 18 (Skateboard/BMX Park); 21 (Green Travel Plan); and 31 (Management Company). Reason for Advert: Section 106.
DC/18/0394 River House 6 Swan Corner Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1RJ Retrospective application for the retention of a replacement conservatory to the rear Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/18/0290 46 London Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1AY Change of Use from office (class B1) to dwelling with no external or structual alterations Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/18/0412 Oomoo Organic Hair The Market Rooms The Square Storrington Pulborough West Sussex Retrospective application for the replacement of shop sign with aluminium signage board and installation of small illuminated lantern. (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert:Listed Building. Conservation Area.
DC/18/0421 St Peters and St Pauls Church Church Lane Ashington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3JX Removal of 1.2m length of hawthorn hedge and associated timber post and rail fence. Erection of a single pedestrian gate to create a new access from the adjacent footpath of the public highway and reinstating the timber post and rail fence. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/17/2835 Sports Horses International Ltd, Stud Farm, New Barn Farmhouse, Capel Road, Horsham, RH12 4PZ Conversion of commercial equestrian buildings into 10 dwellings together with a corner shop, partial demolition of main equestrian building to create courtyard and replacement of all concrete hardstanding with permeable surfacing and landscaping. Reason for Advert: Major Development
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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Hundreds of apprenticeship opportunities on offer at Horsham’s Apprenticeship Fair Horsham District Council, in association with West Sussex County Council and local schools and colleges, will be hosting the Horsham Apprenticeship Fair at the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham on Saturday 10 March from 11am to 3pm. Some 40 recruiting employers and training providers have announced that they will be attending, with the potential of some 350 plus apprenticeship or training places on offer. There will be dozens of opportunities for people of any age to take up a new role, get some training and start an interesting and exciting career. This will be the first major apprenticeship fair in Horsham and, following on from recent successful Jobs and Skills Fair events held at the same venue, it is expected to be highly popular. Cabinet Member for the Local Economy, Cllr Gordon Lindsay,
commented: “There are amazing things happening in the world of apprenticeships at the moment. “The launch of degree apprenticeships has provided a number of entrance routes to employment which have not existed before. “Whether you are just starting out on your career ladder or wanting to change direction from your existing career, I encourage you to come along and see what is on offer at what will be a busy and productive day.” The list of employers and training providers with apprenticeship opportunities currently exhibiting is as follows: 3AAA, Architectural Plants, British Army, Chess Dynamics, Chichester College Group, CoCo’s Style Hair Salon, Dorking Wanderers Academy FC, Eurovia UK Ltd, Gatwick Airport, Hit Training, Jace Training, JTL Training, Look Fantastic Training, Metricell Ltd,
National Careers Service, National Citizens Service, Nestle, Novatron Scientific, Parenta, Plumpton College, Rewards Training, Screwfix, Sigta, South Lodge Hotel, Steve Willis Training centres, Stoba UK, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, Sussex Community NHS Trust Nurseries, Swim UK, UK Border Force, University of Chichester, WDR, Worthing College, Horsham District Council, West Sussex County Council. On the day of the event, there will be also be additional information and guidance workshops, which are free to attend. There will also be a café area for people to eat, drink and mull over their options. For more information, please visit: www.horsham.gov.uk/jobsand-careers/employment-andskills/apprenticeships
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Business Martin Read - Reporter A new and exceptionally healthy lunchtime restaurant has opened in Horsham’s Carfax – and will shortly be serving dinners on a ‘just eat’ basis, too! The restaurant provides superb oriental food, combining traditional tastes from China, Thailand and Japan. May, one of the three partners in the new restaurant, has run the XCLUSIV bespoke Bridal and Prom Boutique in the building for a number of years and told the District Post: “I want to give people the opportunity to eat some delicious, healthy and nutritious food! Everything is freshly prepared on a daily basis using only the very finest natural gourmet ingredients and I promise that with this attractive and appetising food you can eat well without increasing your weight.” The menu specialises in low calorie meals that are high in nutrients and popular items include Burritos wraps with either chicken or beef fillings, Chow Mein, creamy and mild Coconut Chicken Curry, Beef with noodles and a variety of rice and vegetarian options such as Toufu. Gyoza is another gastronomic delight – crisp, golden brown pan fried Japanese dumplings filled with chicken, cabbage, leeks and eggs. Orders can be placed online or fulfilled while you wait at the restaurant – to eat there or take away. Drinks include jasmine green tea, Japanese matcha, traditional teas and a range of healthy soft drinks. May continues: “The restaurant has been very well received and we’re getting the same customers coming in every day. When some come in for lunch they buy more for a quick and tasty dinner when they get home. At the moment we’re open from 11am to 2.30pm on weekdays and from 11-5.30 on Saturdays, but we’ll soon be open for dinner, too.” There are already a number of restaurants and cafes in Horsham, so what is unique about the new restaurant? May sums up with: “For many years I
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have been eating the lovely food that we are supplying - it is very important to provide authentic food with good service and we offer big portions and big value. Our food is very suitable for those on a slimming diet, and vegetarians too. The menu is very reasonably priced and at our central location in the heart of Horsham we are giving people something different. Whilst families can be treated to our healthy food all day long on Saturdays, and soon evenings, our lunch menu is especially designed to provide convenient and healthy hot business lunches to people working in the surrounding offices, something that we feel is a must in the town centre and the excellent feedback that we’re getting is most encouraging!” Now that the XCLUSIV boutique
has moved from the ground floor to the first floor above the restaurant customers can eat well and dress well, too! XCLUSIV has been in Horsham for over 15 years, providing striking and stylish tailor-made clothes for that special occasion, including, for ladies, bridal, and colourful ball and prom dresses made from high quality silks and other materials – either from XCLUSIV’s or customers’ designs. And, unusually, XCLUSIV also make bespoke ‘made-to-measure’ suits for both men and ladies with a full fitting service. www.3meals.co.uk and on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Instagram- 01403 252548 – 19 Carfax, Horsham RH12 1EB – XCLUSIV – www.xclusiv.co.uk – email – enquiries@xclusiv.co.uk
Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity Business Ambassador (and in a plethora of differDame Vera Lynn Children’s ent ways), and ensuring that Charity has recently praised we are able to share our story local businessman Nasser, more widely.” owner of Business Pulse, Nass said: “Dame Vera Horsham, who has been in Lynn Children’s Charity is a partnership with the charity wonderful charity and I am since September 2015: honoured to be have been “He has been an invaluasked to become a Business able advocate for us, providing Ambassador. I am delighted to us with great introductions give my corporate support by to other businesses (some organising a couple of events of whom are his clients and each year, including an annual others whom he thinks we race day to raise funds and could and should be meeting). networking opportunities for And through these contacts, introductions to we have gained a number of other busicorporate champions. nesses who “In addition, Nass has may wish to organised annual corporate partner with networking days at the races the Charfor our benefit that have raised ity.” considerable funds for the Charity and is hosting another Race day at Goodwood for us in May 2018.” Pilar Cloud, Executive Manager at DVLCC, said: ”Nass’ efforts for us behind the scenes have been significant. He is a fantastic champion for this charity. He understands the importance of charities and businesses Nasser, DVLCC Business Ambassador working together
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Horsham HorshamRocks Presents Horsham Bandstand, The 13:00 Carfax, Horsham Unprovoked 11:00 til 16:00 New Moon, Crawley Nell Bryden 20:00 The Capitol Theatre, HorAsylum Affair sham The Malt Shovel, Horsham 19:30 20:30 Larger Than Life Duo 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 Acoustic Open Mic Night 0:30 The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield 20:00 Open Mic Night South Saxon Beardsmen George and Dragon, Gathering Horsham The Malt Shovel, Horsham 20.30 12:00 til 18:00 Open Mic night The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath 19:30 Open Mic Shuffle night Riverboat The Star -Sports Dorking, Horsham Club, Dorking, Surrey Horsham 20:30 20:00 Folk night The Emerald Club, Southgate, Crawley 20:00 Open Mic night The Bull Open Inn, Henfield Acoustic Mic Night 20:00 The Jolly Tanners, StapleOpen Mic field The Malt Shovel, Horsham 20:30 20:00Workshop Blues
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Chamber Philharmonic Europe Music for strings from across the centuries will provide a stimulating programme for their concert at The Hawth this March, beginning with the Baroque masters Bach, Vivaldi and Albinoni, while the gloriously lyrical serenades of Josef Suk and Elgar provide a more romantic finale. A fresh and spirited ensemble, they delight in engaging with the audience and are a joy to listen to. Michel Gershwin will play violin and Cyrill Gussaroff will perform on Trumpet. The repertoire of the Chamber Philharmonic Europe ranges from baroque to modern, classical symphony concerts, chamber concerts, operas and operettas. Previous seasons have seen the Chamber Philharmonic Europe
perform over 40 concerts Europewide, taking to the stage at many reputed concert halls and opera houses, including Théatre des Bouffes-Parisiens (Paris), De Munt Oper (Brussels), Koninklijk Theater Carré (Amsterdam), Proms at St Jude’s, London, Conway Hall, London, Gürzenich Saal, Cologne, Grand Théatre de la Ville (Luxembourg), Tonhalle (Düsseldorf), Town Hall, Middlesbrough and the Palladium, Malmö. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy this fresh and spirited ensemble for yourself as part of The Hawth Classical Season. Performance: Saturday 17 March 7.45pm, The Hawth Studio Crawley. Tickets: £17.75, available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www.hawth. co.uk.
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Winter rehearsals are in full swing; Rutter’s Magnificat is nearly at performance level, perfectly in time for the Angus Ross concert on 18 March. Christ’s Hospital Choral Society would love you to come and listen. Magnificat is described as colourful and melodious, weaving a magical spell of balm and peace.... Intrigued? John Rutter wrote the piece relatively recently; its first performance was only in 1990 at the Carnegie Hall in New York. For this performance, however, you only need to travel as far as Christ’s Hospital Big School, which will suit many of us much better. Although not performed by Rutter himself, the choir is delighted to have the school’s Musical Director Alex Hodgkinson at the helm. He brings laughter and love for the music to rehearsals and performances. Christ’s Hospital Choral Society enjoy the reputation of making wonderful sounds, and are putting finishing touches on their performance before the big day. On Saturday 10 March, for their penultimate rehearsal, the choir hosts an
all-day workshop, open to all singers. Although it will be helpful if you are familiar with the piece, most singers who can sight-read will be able to make the most of the event by joining CHCS for the day. Musical Director for the day will be the extremely talented Oliver Hancock. He’s also young and witty, and so the day looks very promising from whatever angle you look at it. The format will be: Registration and welcome with tea, coffee and tasty biscuits, a warm up, followed by practising the various choral pieces over two sessions. During the third session you will sing through the complete Magnificat. It is interesting to note how good this will make you feel! The mid-day break normally coincides with the school’s pupils marching into lunch. While most singers are from the Sussex area, some regular participants travel as far as from the other side of London to join the choir for the day. You might translate this as, ‘these workshops are pretty good - I must be there too’. The workshop will be at Christ’s Hospital Big School, RH13 0YP, on 10 March from 10.15 – 17.00. Copies of the music will be available on the day. Price: £15 per person. it is essential you book by the 9th February. Please register your interest by ringing 07738835796 or email Mike44chcs@gmail.com. You will have a lovely time!
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THAT’S LIFE - The Frank Sinatra Story
On the 60th anniversary of the release of Frank Sinatra’s Come Fly With Me and his performance in High Society next to Grace Kelly, this is a one of a kind theatre show celebrating the life story of the legendary singer, and it comes to Crawley on Saturday 17 March. That’s Life – The Frank Sinatra Story commemorates the incredible life and music of Frank Sinatra, taking audiences through the timeline of ups and downs that made him the historic musi-
cal figure that he is today - from big band singer to international superstar and now, an icon. Creator and co-producer Frank Cognoscenti performs the icon’s impressive songbook, whilst exploring his famous life story. Frank has been singing as Sinatra for over 15 years and during that time he has performed on BBC’s The One Show and Good Morning Britain, and has also performed in front of many high - profile celebrities, including Simon Cowell. Frank is very passionate about
this new show: “I felt it was time to create a show that was dedicated to the man himself. As a true fan, this is a dream come true for me to be able to create a show which combines Sinatra’s full and incredible life story, with 40 handpicked master pieces from his impressive songbook. We have worked hard to recreate the exact sound of the original arrangements using a full orchestra for our studio recordings, as well as using the original recordings and concert performances as reference and inspiration.” The show touches on events in Sinatra’s life and recreates many important points in his career, such as The Frank Sinatra Show in 1952 with Louis Armstrong, The Royal Festival hall concerts in 1962 and 1970, the Live at the Sands concert in 1965, The Sinatra & Jobim TV Special in 1967 and many more memorable moments. “I want the audience to enjoy and sing along to the classics, as well as hear some rarely performed gems. We want people to go away having seen the great details of Sinatra’s challenging but incredible life” added Frank. “This is quite a large-scale production, with an incredible amount of thought and hard work, out of love and respect for Sinatra. This is like no other Sinatra Show that has toured before.” Performance: Saturday 17 March, 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £23, available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www.hawth. co.uk.
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Horsham’s Seedy Saturday
Although cold and wet outside, it was warm and friendly inside at Transition Horsham’s 9th annual seed swap. Organisers stated: “We had one of our best attendances ever and lots of gardeners had saved their own seed to bring and swap.” Jean Griffin, gardening expert from BBC local radio Sussex and Kent, opened the event (which
took place on Saturday 10 February) with encouraging words. She answered questions on gardening and offered advice. Amongst the various stalls in the hall were those of two local nature reserves, Warnham and Chesworth, the latter having a fascinating dissection of owl regurgitations. New Friends of Horsham Park
offered sponsored bird boxes and spoke to people about their plans to help the Park become better than ever. Sussex Wildlife Trust was there with Brinsbury College and Horsham Horticultural Society to talk about and promote their organisations. There was a sustainable theme, not only through seed saving and swapping, but from the new Horsham Repair Café, which opens at the Quaker Meeting House on the first Saturday morning of every month. Groundworks also offered lots of advice on energy saving and related subjects. Wimblehurst Chocolates showcased their delicious local makes; the little chocolate dinosaurs were very popular and quickly went extinct. As usual everyone enjoyed the homemade soup and bread, or tea and cake. A raffle brought the event to a close with very generous prizes from the stalls. All involved declared it “a really enjoyable community event and a good start to the gardening year!”
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Renaissance Villages, the awardwinning luxury retirement developer, is offering to pay 50% of the stamp duty on properties reserved at Durrants Village before the end of March 2018. This offer provides interested buyers discounts of more than £7,700 for a two bedroom cottage and £10,300 on the purchase of a three bedroom cottage, giving prospective residents the opportunity to make significant savings. Durrants Village is set amongst 30 acres of idyllic parkland in the hamlet of Faygate and close to the market town of Horsham. The village offers a total of 175 luxury retirement properties, comprising a mixture of two bedroom apartments and two and three bedroom cottages. Surrounded by beautiful West Sussex countryside, but also within easy reach of London, Dur-
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side home with a variety of sociable activities on their doorstep. We hope that new residents will feel inspired to use the money they save for a long-desired special purchase or perhaps for the trip of a lifetime.” Renaissance Villages further assists customers in making the move into one of their developments with their ‘Easy Move’ initiative. This represents a package of services that are designed to relieve the stress or pressures of a downsizing move, including an assisted move and part-exchange initiative, recommended solicitors, help with decluttering and with settling in to the new home, an interior design service and a discount offer for a recommended removal service. Customers can pick and mix from this range of services depending on the level of assistance desired for their move. On 23 March, Durrants Village will be holding an ‘Easy Move’ event, bringing this package of services to life for interested buyers. Prospective residents will be able to meet representatives from the Easy Move service to discuss how they can help to make a downsizing move more manageable. The village currently has two and three bedroom cottages available, with prices starting from £510,000 for a two bedroom cottage and from £527,950 for a three bedroom cottage. For more information about the 50% stamp duty offer, the properties available at Durrants Village or to register your interest in attending the Easy Move event, please visit www.durrantsvillage.co.uk, email sales.durrants@renaissancevillages.co.uk or call 01293 851 935.
KNIGHT FRANK KNOWS SUSSEX To find out how we can help you please contact us Loxwood, West Sussex RH14 Guide Price: £425,000
Horsham, West Sussex RH12 Guide Price: £450,000
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Horsham, West Sussex RH12 Guide Price: £475,000
Horsham, West Sussex RH12 Guide Price: £700,000
Steyning, West Sussex BN44 Guide Price: £799,950
East Preston, West Sussex BN16 Guide Price: £850,000
Horsham, West Sussex RH12 Guide price: £895,000
Southwater, West Sussex RH13 Guide Price: £975,000
Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 Guide price: £995,000
Rowfant, West Sussex RH10 Guide price: £1,100,000
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KNIGHT FRANK KNOWS SUSSEX To find out how we can help you please contact us Rudgwick, West Sussex RH12 Guide Price: £1,100,000
Billingshurst, West Sussex RH14 Guide Price: £1,150,000
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West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 OIEO: £1,150,000
Itchingfield, West Sussex RH13 Guide price: £1,300,000
Warnham, West Sussex RH12 Guide Price: £1,500,000
Rusper, West Sussex RH12 Guide price: £1,650,000
Bolney, West Sussex RH17 Guide price: £2,200,000
Brooks Green, West Sussex RH13 Guide price: £2,295,000
Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 Guide Price: £2,295,000
Slinfold, West Sussex RH13 Guide price: £2,450,000
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Chesworths Estate Agents 26 North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RQ 01403 255420 www.chesworthsestates.co.uk facebook.com/chesworths twitter.com/chesworthsestates
OLD GUILDFORD ROAD l £435,000 Freehold
RIVER MEAD l HORSHAM l £264,950
BROADBRIDGE HEATH l £375,000 Freehold
DENNE PARADE l HORSHAM l £294,950
GRENE HURST PARK l CAPEL l £400,000 Leasehold
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Built in red Victorian brick ‘The Old School House’ was constructed in circa 1870 and was the old headmasters quarters within the original Shelley Village School.
A near new and well presented family home benefiting from a cul de ac location within Wickhurst Green.
This impressive Victorian conversion is a substantial two bedroom apartment situated on the first floor and presents many of the original features associated with a period building of this type.
TOWN CENTRE PROPERTY WITH GARDEN - This spacious, purpose built, two/ three bedroom, ground floor maisonette is situated only a few minutes’ walk of Horsham’s historic town centre.
An impressive and spacious apartment situated within the heart of Horsham’s town centre and an ideal investment or first time purchase.
Sold subject to contract. Similar property urgently required for waiting buyers
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WHY RENT WHEN YOU COULD BUY? OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 24TH FEBRUARY, 10AM-5PM Owning your own home at Highwood could be more affordable than you think and your monthly mortgage repayments may be less than your current rent. Visit us on the 24th February to discover the stunning range of homes available, view our Showhome and discuss mortgage options with an on-site Independent Financial Advisor (by appointment only). Help to Buy† is also available on selected properties making securing a deposit and paying a mortgage much more affordable.
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01403 887 093 Living at Highwood you will be able to enjoy weekend strolls by the river, superb leisure pursuits on your doorstep and excellent transport links to the city. Great shopping and restaurants in nearby Horsham and the beaches of the south coast are within easy reach.
1 bedroom apartments from £245,000* | 2 bedroom apartments from £295,000*
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3 bedroom homes from £490,000* | 4 bedroom homes from £625,000* *Prices and details correct at time of going to press. Photography depicts Showhome and streetscene and is indicative only. †Help to Buy is available on selected plots only and is subject to the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) terms and conditions and is available on new build homes up to £600,000 to customers where the property represents their only residence. You will require a minimum deposit of 5%, a Homes and Communities Agency equity loan of 20% and a mortgage of 75%. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Check that these mortgages will meet your needs if you want to move or sell your home or you want your family to inherit it. If you are in any doubt seek independent financial advice.
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STAMP DUTY PAID ** ON ANY RESERVATION FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! Marrying traditional design elements and materials with contemporary style and comfort, the exclusive new Fountain Place development in Horsham redefines the concept of quality family housing for the 21 st century in terms of space, design, quality of construction and outstanding value. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | Prices from £460,000
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Make your move by calling 0333 577 8897 Sales Centre open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm, with a late night Thursday 12.00pm - 7.00.pm
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Computer generated image is indicative only. Specification on site may differ. Prices correct at time of press. Photography of typical Bellway interior and may include optional upgrades at additional cost. *Stamp duty paid either in full or as a percentage is available on selected homes and is not available on second or additional homes, buy-to-let and let-to-buy properties. Available on new reservations only. **YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Help to Buy is subject to the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) terms and conditions and is available on new build homes up to £600,000 to customers where the property represents their only residence. Not available on second, additional homes, buy-to-let or let-to-buy properties. HomeBuy agent eligibility check required. The equity loan is interest free for the first five years and needs to be a minimum of 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum of 20%. After five years, an annual fee of 1.75% of the outstanding equity loan is charged. This is increased annually by RPI plus 1%. The equity loan must be repaid after 25 years, or earlier if you sell your home. A monthly management fee of £1 is payable by the equity loan borrower by direct debit, from the start of the loan until it is repaid. The management fee and interest fees are not capital repayments to the equity loan and do not reduce the amount owing. Help to Buy operates under terms and conditions imposed by the HCA and may be subject to change.
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Move in this Summer** with Help to Buy† An exclusive collection of beautifully styled 1 bedroom apartments within The Mill are now available to reserve with Help to Buy†. The Mill is situated at the end of a tree-lined boulevard and surrounded by elegant water features and an impressive piazza. Each apartment has been thoughtfully designed to provide maximum light and space. Living at Highwood you will be able to enjoy weekend strolls by the river, superb leisure pursuits on your doorstep and excellent transport links to the city. Great shopping and restaurants in nearby Horsham and the beaches of the south coast are within easy reach.
1 & 2 bedroom apartments from £245,000* Limited availability – enquire now
CALL OUR SALES TEAM NOW ON 01403 887 093 TO ARRANGE YOUR PERSONAL VIEWING Sales Suite open daily 10am - 5pm Highwood, 2 The Boulevard, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EP *Prices correct at time of going to press and subject to availability. **Selected plots only. Computer generated image depicts streetscene at The Mill and is indicative only. Photography depicts a typical Berkeley Showhome and is indicative only. † Help to Buy is subject to the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) terms and conditions and is available on new build homes up to £600,000 to customers where the property represents their only residence. You will require a minimum deposit of 5%, a Homes and Communities Agency equity loan of 20% and a mortgage of 75%. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. CHECK THAT THESE MORTGAGES WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT SEEK INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE.
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Volunteering Opportunities Registered Charity No. 1158780 Could you help Pulborough Community Care Association? The group acts as a lifeline for isolated people in the Pulborough district. They are in need of volunteer drivers. For details go to www.hamsva.org.uk/volunteering/opportunity/ volunteer-drivers-734/734. Do you enjoy cooking? Could you prepare and cook a two course lunch for the Phoenix Stroke Club in Horsham? For more information about the opportunity please visit www.hamsva.org.uk/volunteering/opportunity/cook-756/756. Horsham Older People’s Council is on the lookout for a volunteer who’s a good communicator, knows the Highway Code and would be willing to take on training people in the safe use of mobility scooters For more information, go to www.hamsva.org.uk/volunteering/opportunity/trainer-for-mobility-scooter-users-746/746. Muntham House School in Horsham is looking for a new governor. Could you help this residential and day school for pupils with special learning requirements? For more information go to www.hamsva.org.uk/volunteering/opportunity/ school-governor-744/744. Inspired is a programme at Outreach 3Way which employs people to sort and recycle items from airlines, such as overnight bags and products. It helps people get into employment, develop their CVs and skills. They would love to find a volunteer to help with the programme, ensuring it runs smoothly and everybody feels supported. Details at www. hamsva.org.uk/volunteering/opportunity/employment-support-volunteer-718/718.
Would you like to be part of the community group made up of local residents who liaise with BIFFA about the landfill site in North Horsham? They are seeking someone to chair quarterly meetings of the Biffa Liaison Committee which discusses issues arising from the operation of the Biffa MBT Waste Facility. Meetings are held at the Biffa facility north of Horsham. Details at www.hamsva.org.uk/volunteering/opportunity/chairperson-719/719. If you 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.
Personal assistant needed Personal assistant needed for lady in her 50 s wheelchair user with restricted mobility with accessing appointments days out ,and willing to do longer drives few times a year essential hence good driver with clean licence essential. The work also involves keeping the home tidy and clean and all aspects of domestic chores so must like cleaning. Must have use of larger car for placing wheelchair in the boot . Must be reliable and organised and can work on own initiative,fit and healthy to undertake above duties, friendly nature more important than experience common sense approach and must be flexible with hours on a weekly basis over 7 days. JR Print 9.50 per hour typical rate. This is a contracted 10 hour minimum per week position please phone: Horsham 01403 732724 to arrange an interview
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Saturday February 24 – Bostik Football League South Division Hythe Town 1 1 Horsham Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter The teams had to be satisfied with a share of the points, neither side being able to fashion a deciding goal in a gritty second half in bracing temperatures at Hythe Town’s Reachfields Stadium. But, although the Hornets
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had beaten Hythe in November, the Kent side came straight off two strong wins (during which they had amassed nine goals and moved up to seventh in the table), it was a creditable result to hold Hythe – the Cannons. Horsham drew first blood, when in the third minute, Alfie Rogers unleashed a strong strike that Will Godmon in the Hythe goal would normally have gathered as a formality, but contrived to give the Hornets the lead, to the pleasure of Hornet supporters
who had caught the supporters’ coach from Collyers to boost the meagre crowd. Josh Pelling in the Horsham goal was brought into action ten minutes later, the swirling wind leaving him with little option than to push a Hythe cross away, from which a Horsham breakaway foray almost put the Hornets further ahead - but the corkscrew attempt from Toby House hit the bar with Godmon out of position. Charlie Farmer was then unable to convert Tom Tolfrey’s supply before, at the other end, Hythe’s Chris Kinnear shot harmlessly adrift. Hythe, though, soon equalised when Joe Shelley was penalised for too robust a tackle, Darren Oldaker’s free kick evading the wall to find the net well beyond Pelling’s reach. Horsham’s wall did subsequently block another free kick and after Pelling had saved a dangerous Hythe header the first half ended one apiece. Resuming, Hythe continued to press, but despite a free kick and a corner, Horsham kept them at bay until they went on the attack, only for Salvyn Kitsu’s strike failing to trouble Godmon. Horsham and Hythe made substitutions to no avail and then, with 13 minutes of full time remaining, a controversially harsh red card saw Hythe reduced to 10 men. Lewis Hyde tried to take advantage but headed just wide and then the Hornets were indebted to another fine save by Pelling to enable them to come away with a point, notching up 14 points on visits to the Garden of England this season, a hitherto unaccustomed experience. Horsham, still 12th, return to Lancing on Saturday to take on 22nd in the table Ashford United. The Hornets have beaten Ashford twice so far this season – they won 6-0 in the FA Cup First Qualifying Round in September and then overcame them 2-1 in Kent in December’s league match
Another late goal deprives Horsham of a valuable point Saturday February 24– South League – Premier – Division 1 Horsham Men’s 1st XI 1 2 Milton Keynes Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Another frustrating Saturday ended in defeat for Horsham – frustrating because once again they demonstrated that they are capable of holding other teams for substantial periods of games, but, as before, the inability to score goals mitigated against the possibility of a Horsham victory. After winning comprehensively in the first week of the season, despite battling hard week after week, the team has been unable to withstand the exodus of the experienced core of last season’s side. Against Milton Keynes, the first half presented no real goal scoring opportunities for either side and the score remained goal-less up to half time despite an opposition short corner just before the break. On the restart Horsham keeper Andrew Isaacs saved a backhand strike before MK fired harmlessly across the goal. Then, three MK short corners followed in quick succession, the ball being smashed into the top netting from the second to put MK ahead. An immediate Horsham attack came to nought before MK somehow contrived to miss an open goal. The game suddenly burst
into life – Horsham’s Dan Humphreys hit the post, then MK shot wide across the goal and, following a goal mouth scramble, Horsham earned two short corners - enabling Captain Sean Pearcy to equalise. Crucially, a golden opportunity for Horsham to take the lead in a one on one went begging, then, having kept out two MK shorts, the visitors scored on the verge of stoppage time. Horsham took off keeper Isaacs to launch an all out assault, but, despite frantic attacks, the game finished with Horsham on the losing end, a late opposition goal again sealing their fate. With Horsham inevitably beginning to think about rebuilding for next season, Team Manager Al Campbell told the District Post: “It was an even game and we hit the post. Barney Knights Johnson has been scoring a goal most games, but we need to strengthen up front.” While, Captain Sean Pearcy said: “We’ve still got to play leaders Oxford Hawks and current runners up London Edwardians, but those fixtures apart we’ve got some winnable games if we can enhance our ball retention skills.” Having boosted their resources, penultimate club Henley won again, widening the gap over Horsham to six points. On Saturday Horsham Men travel to play fifth- placed Oxford University – with whom they drew 2-2 at home in November
Pay What You Can day returns to Crawley FC ! Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Jason Hayes of Holmbush Farm’s D. Durrants Removals & Strorage is very pleased to announce in conjunction with Crawley Town FC that Pay What You Can Day is returning to The Reds’ Checkatrade.com Stadium and the club is hoping to overtake last year’s PWYC day 4,266 attendance when visitors Hartlepool were beaten 1-0. This season the chosen game is against high flying Swindon Town on April 2nd – Easter Monday. At the Checkatrade Stadium to launch the game D. Durrants’ Director Jason Hayes told the District Post: “My company is very excited to support Crawley Town FC and welcome local fans to the Swindon match. Let’s hope for another bumper crowd, creating the 12th man to push the Reds on
to victory! The idea of the PWYC initiative is to attract as many first-time fans and families to the Checkatrade Stadium as possible. Once again, the minimum price for a ticket will be £1 and each applicant can have up to 6 tickets.” Kelly Derham, Durrants’ Operations Director says: “We are absolutely delighted to offer our second Pay What You Can game and with Swindon well-supported away from home and both clubs doing well we’re hoping for a gate of around 5,000, which would create a fantastic atmosphere inside the stadium for Head Coach Harry Kewell and the team. We learned a lot from last year’s event in terms of offering a bit more than just football and we’re working hard to provide plenty of pre match entertainment.” Harry Kewell added: “I would like to give Jason, Kelly and Durrants
special mention – without their financial support we wouldn’t be able to stage the day, its great that they’re backing us with the PWYC game.”. As part of their sponsorship package Durrants are offering 2 free tickets for any home game for the rest of this season and next for future customers. Kelly Derham summing up with: “Last season the average price paid for a PWYC ticket was £4, some people paid more than the normal ticket price to support the idea, but of course it is entirely up to the individual what they pay, we just want to encourage as many supporters as possible to come along – whether they’re regulars, returners who haven’t been for a while, or planning their first visit.” Tickets are now on sale direct from the club at the Checkatrade Stadium (telephone number 01293 410005).
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Another big win puts YMCA top by six clear points
Photo by Tim Hewlett Saturday February 24 – Southern Combination Football League – Premier Division Worthing United 0 4 Horsham YMCA Football
Martin Read - Sports Reporter In arctic temperatures at Worthing United’s Robert Albon Memorial Ground Horsham YMCA stretched their unbeaten league run to 11 games, having
won the last six matches without conceding a goal. YM beat Worthing 5-0 in the first round of the Peter Bentley Cup in August and overcame them 3-1 at Gorings Mead in the league in September - and they duly secured a
seasonal treble, after being in command for most of the game. But, although Luke Donaldson gave YM the lead in the fifth minute, the combination of stubborn Worthing defending, and a rocky pitch - making control of the ball and passing very difficult acted as a leveller in the first half. Despite the bitter east wind creating problems, YM came into their own after the break, in the same way as they had done in the mudfest at their previous game at Eastbourne United – two goals in quick succession by Dave Brown sealing Worthing’s fate. Brown’s fierce drive defeated the Worthing keeper and when Luke Gedling uncharacteristically missed a penalty it mattered not because Brown followed through and blasted the ball into the net. Both sides made substitutions, new signing from Burgess Hill, Tony Garrod coming on for YM amid Worthing changes, but the hosts were unable to make any impact and, five minutes from full time, Sam Schaaf unleashed one of his trademark net-busting volleys to round off YM’s comprehensive 4-0 victory. Elsewhere, high flyers Chiches-
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ter City lost 1-0 to bottom club Littlehampton Town and Haywards Heath were undone 3-0 by Newhaven. So, following their Worthing win, YM top the table with 60 points, six more than Three Bridges with Chichester third on 53, Haywards Heath on 51 and Saltdean 50. Bridges and Chichester have a game in hand, while Heath and Saltdean have played two games less than YM, but points in the bank are crucial and if YM keep winning then games in hand are of little consequence. This Saturday in a key upper table clash as YM head into the business end of the season, they return to Gorings Mead to play Chichester City, against whom they drew 1-1 in the league in October before being knocked out of the RUR Cup by them in January’s Quarter Final. Meanwhile, after the Worthing game YM Manager Peter Buckland said: “On a hard, bumpy pitch and in the biting wind the lads did a good professional job against hard working and well organised opposition. It was pleasing to get three points and a clean sheet. Everybody did their job well and it was good to give Tony Garrod his
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Wednesday 14 March 6pm
Age 5+
Join Dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod on an exciting pre-historic adventure! An interactive, educational and highly entertaining show using film footage from BBC’s ‘Planet Dinosaur’.
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MOON RIVER & ME – JIMMY OSMOND
Friday 9 March 7.30pm
Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond. Tickets selling fast!
TANNARA
Friday 9 March 7.45pm In The Studio Playing contemporary Scottish folk music; considered, complex arrangements that surround original tunes, modern tunes and traditional ballads. The result is an electrifying live act.
PSYCHOVERTICAL: A HIGHER EDUCATION
Thursday 15 March 7.30pm
Top British Mountaineer, big wall climber and winter expedition specialist, Andy Kirkpatrick looks back at forty years of climbing and adventures from the Alps to Patagonia, Yosemite to Greenland.
HANCOCK & CO: ONE MAN, MANY VOICES
Saturday 17 March 7.45pm In The Studio
Following James Hurn’s sell-out tour in 2017, he is back with his stunning one-man, many voices show, celebrating over 60 years of Hancock’s Half Hour.
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SONGS OF ROD STEWART – CREGAN & CO Friday 30 March 7.30pm
Starring Jim Cregan – one of the most influential guitarists in Rod Stewart’s original band The Faces. He co-wrote the hits, recorded the albums and toured the world with Rod - now he’s taking to the road to present the very best of Rod Stewart! “If you can’t afford my tickets, go see these guys… they’re just as good and half the price!” ROD STEWART
AN EVENING WITH PAUL GAMBACCINI – THE PROFESSOR OF POP Friday 6 April 7.30pm
Paul reveals how he started life in the Bronx and wound up The Professor of Pop in Great Britain. Hear him discuss his experiences with Rolling Stone Magazine, his years at Radio 1, 2, 3, 4 & Classic FM, his television appearances and three great crises of his life.
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La Ti st F ck e et w s LEE MEAD: 10 YEARS – THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR
PASHA KOVALEV: THE MAGIC OF HOLLYWOOD
Join Lee and his amazing band as he takes you through the last ten years of his life. Featuring songs from the classic shows he has starred in, songs from his previous albums and his brand new album Lee Mead: Ten Years.
Star of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing returns with his brand new show, jam packed with sequins, glitz and glamour as Pasha takes to the stage with his sensational dancers.
Thursday 29 March 7.30pm
Sunday 25 March 7.30pm
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