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Horsham nightlife 0/10? russ bedford Last week it was widely publicised that Horsham was one of the lowest rated places for People aged 16-25 to enjoy going out in the UK. Whilst many agreed that the result did match what the town offers there were also those that felt Horsham had a varied mix of things to do, whether it be sporting activities, a place to eat or a night out in a pub or bar. According to the report, Horsham has a total of 105 bars, pubs or clubs and whilst we cannot tell if this includes a bar that may be included in say a cinema or bowling centre it would seem that this number isn’t enough to appease the Youth of our town. Is that due to the variety of these venues? Are too many of them fundamentally the same? Do people find the I.D policies too stringent and as a result of challenge 25 being implemented see the number of places they can visit limited? Are the costs too high to go out? There are so many potential questions to ask around this survey as you may have already seen One thing to note though

is that the survey seemed to primarily focus on the well worn cliche of a drinking culture. The only venues listed for going out were clubs, pubs and bars. It could be that our Youth have altered their habits and now would much rather go out for something to eat, visit the cinema, or stay at home and engage in video games, social media and blogging. It may also be fairly valid that with Crawley only a short train ride away, the lure of a multi faceted leisure complex holds much more appeal and with a wider range of bars, that cater for a mixture of age groups dotted around the town, the night can almost be tailor made to the chosen environment. The residents of Crawley however scored their town just 1 out of 10.... Another report made available by the BBC late last year indicated that more 16-24 year olds feel lonely than any other age group with 40% of this demographic stating they feel this way. If those results are echoed in this town it could be that we are seeing a more introverted group of people than in previous generations whereby going out is no longer as important a factor as it once was. The report referenced that many of those feeling lonely felt they had more ‘online only’ friends

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than real life ones. When you delve into the results you see that the targeted age group only makes up 10% of the town population, could this mean that the remaining 90% are satisfied with what the town has? Is the

town actually catering to the masses? We cannot be sure but to get a fairer picture we asked a mixed range of age groups what they think of Horsham and what it offers them when they choose a night out. Dan Eastman, 38 says, “There

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Chairman opens new indoor garden

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Horsham District Council Chairman, Cllr Peter Burgess, visited Mill River Lodge in Horsham on Wednesday 30 January for the opening of their new indoor garden. He also presented certificates of achievement to staff members. Cllr Burgess commented: “The garden creates a bright “garden like” space for residents to meet

and socialise inside the building, both with other residents and their visiting friends and relatives. “Everyone was very positive and there was a happy “buzzing” atmosphere throughout the home.” Picture: Cllr Burgess photographed with the Chief Financial Officer, Russel Brown and employees.

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Horsham Table Tennis Club is looking to actively recruit more female players in response to a national shortage of female players entering the sport. Local females of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to come along and try out the sport, with an offer of six free sessions and a free table tennis bat. The club is working with Horsham District Council’s Sports Development team, Table Tennis England, as part of its Better Experiences programme, and West Grinstead-based specialist supplier, UK Table Tennis, to offer participants six free one-hour sessions - incentivizing attendance with a free bat worth £10 for anyone making at least five of the sessions. Girls and women have been identified as a priority target group. Horsham Table Tennis Club has had quite a good tradition in the past regarding female players, with the likes of players such as Sally Weston, Holly Holder and, latterly, Sasha O’Halloran excel-

ling in the sport. Commenting on the recruitment campaign, Horsham District Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Jupp, said: “Table tennis is a very inclusive sport and it would be great to recruit more female players to boost participation locally. “I would encourage as many of you as possible to come along to the free sessions on offer and give the sport a try. There has never been a better time for girls and women to take up table tennis in our area.” Whilst power can be a skill factor in table tennis, touch, tactics, speed and strength of mentality can often see females prevail in a sport which some have described as ‘chess at 100 miles per hour’. The sessions are running at the Greenway Academy, Greenway, Horsham, the club’s main home, on Thursdays 5-6pm starting on 28 February. The coach in charge will be Natalie Jagota. Anyone interested in attending should contact Ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk or call 07764 146338.

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Continued from front page Char Light, 28 mentions, “I don’t really go out anymore, I tend to go out for dinner. I think the town got worse when B52’s left, losing B52’s was a big blow, as was losing Wabi. We are a ghost town for nightlife.” Brooke Harrod, 21 said, “Many places are over 21 now so it means there isn’t a great deal of choice. I use to love going to the use the pool tables under the bowling alley. They should bring that back. For those under 18, what 16 year old is earning enough to go out to a restaurant often? There definitely needs to be more for them.” Steve Bedford, 62, remembers, “WHen I was 16 there were several youth clubs we could go to, they were always great places to meet friends. We had snooker tables, dart boards and record players. Once we got to 18, we would go to the pubs but they weren’t like what you see now where they are mostly eating places as well as pubs. There were two discos too, one at Horsham fotball club and one in the old Kings Head. Nowadays though I am quite happy tp go to one of the varied restaurants in town.” From the nights at The Pump Room, many years back, via Cromwells, onto Shelleys/Chameleon/The Venue/ The rec rooms, there has always been a late night venue for the town and over the years with a change in licensing laws more have been able to open, many primarily it would seem, looking to cater for

the once booming 18-30 target market. This has changed somewhat though and for some venues it meant a new approach was needed. Many years ago (1999 for the fact checkers!) I helped open the now “legendary” Shelleys, we operated an over 18 night on Fridays and an over 25 night on a Saturday. It was soon noticed that the night targeted at the older clientele wasn’t working and we changed both nights to over 18. The club saw an instant increase in revenue but with it, over time, a severe hit to reputation which in turn hit revenue. It became known as a place that attracted ‘the kids’ and as a result the older customer, with more money to spend went elsewhere. This would mean that some places changed their policies in order to change their customer base After speaking to a mixture of people it would remain clear that if this survey was conducted across a larger spectrum we would see a very different result. What is interesting though is that the two people we spoke to that fell out of this age group actually feel there is less for them to do in the town. A final thought though is this, what if the facilities provided in town, are created with the youth in mind, but the creators, no longer being part of the youth have targeted a market that no longer exists as tastes and interests have changed. Maybe its time for another survey......

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Horsham’s new pump track is declared open Residents and local cyclists gathered at the new BMX pump track at Highwood Village for its official opening on Sunday 10 February, enjoying a display by a professional bike stunt display team before taking to the track themselves to test it out. Horsham District Council, in conjunction with Berkeley Homes, has constructed the new track as part of the new Highwood Village development between the A24 and Hill Farm Lane in Horsham. Featuring lots of hills and jumps, the 200 metre long track is perfect for older children and teenagers, whether they be beginners or experienced riders, and is the first of its kind for

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Horsham District. Created as a community open day, the event also included the launch of an exciting new public sculpture project, as part of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019. Local artist Jon Edgar will use the input of local people to progress a five tonne stone sculpture on the Highwood Village site, as a way of developing the new community’s identity and creating a sense of place for the new village. Commenting on the event, Horsham District Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Jupp, said: “It is great news that the new pump track is now open for the enjoy-

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1-2 March 2019 Horsham Drill Hall, Denne Road, RH12 1JF Tickets on sale from late Nov at Beer Essentials, Malt Shovel and Anchor Tap in Horsham, or contact camra.equinox@gmail.com The Kings Arms pub was on hand to present £100 to the Horsham Girl Guides group after a fundraising request over the pub social media pages saw the Guides receive the most nominations. The money is going towards a much needed new roof for the Guides hall in Denne Road and was gratefully received by Guide leader Pamela who said, “This really was a shot out of the dark, we are so grateful to everybody that nominated us.” The hall has been a home for the Horsham Guides since 1929 and was originally part of a manor house, it was used as a classroom during the war and before that it was used as a stable. The various Guide groups meet there every night of the week except for Friday and quite often host more than one group an evening. Pamela adds, “We are helping to build a future for the Girls and Leaders and Guides re-

ally helps to provide that. We are looking to raise £20000 to repair the roof and cant thank Richard and Sue from The Kings Arms enough for this “ Now with The Kings Arms under the ownership of North & South leisure and having gone through a refurbishment in 2018, priding itself on top quality food alongside award winning real ale, there are plenty of aspirations within the business to not only give back to the local community but to provide it with a venue to be proud of. It is hoped that there can be 4 or maybe even 5 events held throughout 2019 that local charities can benefit from. If you know of any organisation in the local area that could do with some help or may be looking to host a fundraising event of its own then contact the Kings Arms for more information by calling (01403) 451468 or visit www. kingarmshorsham.com

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ment of everyone. It is a superb facility which opens up a whole new sporting experience for our District and is suitable for lots of ages and abilities. “It will also be interesting to watch the new art sculpture evolve throughout the year. “Using input from residents and passers-by, and encouraging members of the community to experiment with carving, is a unique way to create a sculpture which will leave a lasting legacy long after the Year of Culture celebrations are complete.” The Pump Track was officially declared open by Horsham District Council Chairman, Cllr Peter Burgess, and Berkeley Homes Marketing Director, Ben Annetts.

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Horsham’s prize winning Fleur Cowgill to exhibit in New York

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Arts Fair, and successfully in a number of London venues, including in the acclaimed Fitzrovia district, local artist Fleur Cowgill has been contracted to stage a show in the esteemed Agora Gallery in New York’s super-arty Chelsea district. Having qualified with a BA in fine art and winning the prestigious Laing Landscape & Seascape Prize, abstract artist Fleur moved on to MA studies at Brighton and is rightly proud to be invited to exhibit in the Big Apple, telling the District Post: “The Agora is a really nice gallery, predominantly run by women, and I’m thrilled to join the roster of artists that they represent. I’ll be showing at one of their joint exhibitions and the initial private view is on March 28th, my birthday, so it’s quite a present and we’ll be there en famille! If any District Post reader happens to be going to New York at that time then make sure you get an invitation, we’d love to see you!” Fleur specialises in palimpsests - manuscripts on which later work has been imposed, but retains visible traces of its earlier form. To showcase

her work, canvases measuring 100cm x 100cm are hung along with 100 x 100 light-boxes behind ink and water colour on silk pieces and smaller canvases (30 x 30), together with pastel and crayon works on paper. The oil and mixed media paintings are inspired by a trip to Butrint, Albania’s little visited, but wonderful World Heritage site with its fading glories of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian civilisation and culture, Fleur saying: “Mixed media is my preferred method of working and layers are a constant theme. I use the residual fluids from my mixing and cleaning jars to create lines on the work, really enjoying the risks of letting the fluids run across the surface, rotating the square canvas to allow them to form a loose grid. Some fluids are absorbed, staining the surface, others are more resistant, creating texture.” Talking about the inspiration for her work Fleur continued: “The site at Butrint is set on an idyllic peninsular in the Adriatic Sea facing Corfu. In high summer the sea and sky are cerulean and the whole peninsula is covered

in Eucalyptus trees. Butrint is a palimpsest – an old surface where the story has been repeatedly scraped clean and rewritten, with the ruins offering a wealth of themes and layers encompassing the mythology, the history, with architecture, artefacts and the interplay of light and colour. I recorded key elements of interest from mosaics, pillars, pools and a magnificent lion gate. The site has been in disrepair since the Venetian Empire occupation - it was buried beneath deep undergrowth and, until recently, within a communist regime. Layers of limestone and chalk are overlaid with Greek flagstones, Roman mosaics and brickwork. The island is bathed in sunshine but overshadowed by the hanging dry green eucalyptus leaves, swaying in rhythm with the sea at what was once a valuable port, but since ravaged by earthquake and fire.” Further information together with examples of Fleur Campbell’s work, produced for sale in exceptionally high quality Giclee prints, can be found on the website www.fleurcowgillartist.com - info@fleurcowgillartist.com”

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Homefix celebrates 10 years in action On Sunday 2 February, Saxon Weald’s internal repairs service, Homefix, celebrated 10 years of service. Launched in February 2009, Homefix provides a variety of different services to Saxon Weald tenants, including, gas and plumbing, electrical, carpentry and external works. The team has grown from 20 members of staff then, to nearly 100 today, creating fantastic local employment opportunities. Out of the 20 original members of Homefix staff, two are still standing today, and they’re both called John! John W, Homefix Electrical Manager, explained what makes Homefix stand out: “Over the years, we’ve brought in more operatives to reduce our reliance on contractors and improve levels of service. Some of our longer serving operatives have become familiar faces to a lot of residents which I think they find comforting, especially the older tenants.” John B, Homefix Electrician, added: “I enjoy my varied duties in my field of expertise and love the interaction with our customers on a day to day basis.Homefix carries out approximately 20,000 repairs a year and covers nearly 1 million miles annually for Saxon Weald’s 6500 properties.

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After 14 fantastic years serving people from all over the UK, Chris and Sylvie at La source are saying “Thank you” to their wonderful customers before they relocate to Storrington with an incredible offer. With the doors closing on their East Street store this Sunday at 4pm it is certainly the end of an era but it is definitely not a goodbye. All stock must go, so Chris and Sylvie are offering you up to 40% off stock lines and up to an amazing 50% off display models. Chris says, “It is business as usual throughout our transition to the new venue in Storrington so pop in and find yourself something special to take home.” With quality goods for your home it would be crazy to miss out on a chance to take advantage of some of these bargains. Keep an eye on our website www.lasourcedesign.com - to get a taste of some of the great offers.

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Horsham District Council nominated for prestigious planning industry award

Horsham District Council has been named as a finalist in the category for Excellence in Planning for Homes at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2019. The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are the most established and respected awards in the UK planning industry. Running for over 40 years, they celebrate exceptional examples of planning and the contribution planners make to society.

Abingworth Meadows is a high quality development which provides 159 dwellings and significant community benefits for the village of Thakeham, West Sussex. The development will include 16 affordable housing units and 20 local worker units, key to providing homes for existing villagers who want to stay in Thakeham. Also included as part of the development will be a village hall and shop, a pre-school nursery, community workshops/studios, football pitches and changing

rooms, a cricket pitch and pavilion, a children’s play area, attractive open spaces and allotments. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Development, Cllr Claire Vickers, said: “I am delighted that we have been shortlisted for such a prestigious national award. “Abingworth Meadows is an exceptional development. Not only does it create much needed homes but it brings with it so many community benefits for existing and future residents and the local economy.” RTPI President, Ian Tant, MRTPI, said: “Many congratulations to this year’s finalists, who demonstrate outstanding contributions to planning, producing a positive effect on our communities, the economy and the environment. “They have shown how planners can use their passion and skills to meet needs, deliver high quality design and tackle environmental challenges – they should all be proud of their role as a force for good in society.” The winners will be announced during a ceremony held at Milton Court Concert Hall in central London on 24 April 2019.

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Excellence award for Meg ed great awareness of contemporary global issues which she would incorporate as detailed case studies in her work, which elevated her understanding to an exceptional level. She was a delight to teach and always reflected on her progress in order to seek opportunities to achieve the highest grade

Congratulations to Meg who excelled in her Geography GCSE, which she took at Farlington last summer. Not only was Meg the top performing student in her GCSE Physical Geography paper, but she was also the top performing student for the whole AQA Geography GCSE nationally, out of over 156,000 candidates. As a result, the Royal Geographical Society will be giving her an ‘Excellence Award’. Nicky Edgar, Farlington Geography teacher, commented: “Meg was an outstanding Geographer at Farlington and she had an incredible aptitude for the subject throughout the GCSE course. Meg demonstrat-

Meg is a natural academic, who always found time for enrichment opportunities possible. Meg is an exemplary Geographer and I wish her every success in her studies for the future.” “Meg is a natural academic, who always found time for enrichment opportunities. She is an accomplished drummer and actress, who gave impressive performances in the school’s drama productions. She is a thoroughly delightful student and we are very proud of her accomplishment!” said Louise Higson, Headmistress.

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The Weald School and Sixth Form College recently introduced scholarships for its exceptional students. The main objectives for the scholarships were for businesses in the local community to engage and build a profile with Weald Sixth Form students, parents and staff; to provide the funds for additional learning in order to achieve the best outcomes for post-16 study and beyond, and to ensure that no Weald Sixth Form student is deprived of any opportunity to prepare her/his self for life, regardless of background. Some of the ways students may choose to use the funds from a

scholarship: · Additional resources to supplement learning · Visits to universities for super-curricular courses · Educational research away from home Six Year 12 students were nominated for the scholarships: Tom Eady, Dom Sayers, Riya Daffu, Sophie Belle Carnell, Rebecca Tanner and Hannah Ashby. Well done to all students who were nominated and huge congratulations to Tom and Dom who were chosen as winners of the scholarships, sponsored by The Billingshurst Rotary Club and The Billingshurst Lions Club. They will

be sponsored £750 per annum to support their studies and opportunities beyond the classroom. The college holds all funds and the students will write a bid for any money they wish to withdraw. A school representative said: “We wish Tom and Dom the best of luck with their studies. Thank you to all who were involved in initiating the scholarship programme.” Pictured Andrew Vial Billingshurst Lions - with student Thomas Eady Rotarians Ann Clark & Helen Abbott - with student Dominic Sayers

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Local school links with school in Rwanda to prepare young people for life and work in today’s world

Sydney Rutherford and Michelle Dewsall, from Muntham House School in Barnes Green, has forged a partnership with Regina Pacis School in Rwanda as part of Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning, a unique global education programme. Connecting Classrooms is run in over 30 countries by the British Council, in partnership with the Department for International Development (DFID). It works with schools across the globe to help young people develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to make a positive contribution to their world. The programme enables teachers not only to teach these skills to children in their classroom,

but also to visit partner schools in other countries to exchange insights and ideas on how to improve teaching and global learning in their schools. Muntham House School is taking part in the programme as part of a cluster of schools in Sussex, because of its commitment to preparing young people to make a positive contribution to their world. On hearing, the news that Muntham House School has successfully applied to take part in the programme, Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, said: “I am delighted that Muntham House in Barns Green is taking on this excellent opportunity to develop their professional practice by collaborating with teachers from Rwanda

and the UK. Their commitment to equip young people with skills and understanding for life, and work in an increasingly global economy, is to be commended.” Students are working with their counterparts in Rwanda on an exciting project learning about Peace, Justice and Strong institutions. The students in both schools are using their Music, English and Religious studies lessons to develop written work, composition and performances to communicate their understanding of British and Rwandan values, conflict resolution, strengthening communities and making a positive contribution to the world. Richard Boyle, Principal of Muntham House School, said: “Our

role in particular as a specialist community working with young people with social disadvantages and with special needs, provides a greater relational dynamic. The relevant lack of social and learning experience needs compensation. This project will enable us to build in advantages and unique experiences, which should uplift our young people’s delayed progress. The British Council project builds upon our deeply thought out curriculum which emphasises interaction, learning relationships and personal management; Muntham House’s curriculum has a worldwide context and is linked expressly to a vocational pathway for future world citizens. “We are seeking to place our young people forward into society and they need the skills to manage the local and wider community if they are to fit into their own community, one, indeed, which continuously adapts and evolves in a global context by bringing cultural and global awareness to our staff and students. This is an unequivocal expression of our values in action as will be this project.” Connecting Classrooms will enable Sydney Rutherford, teacher and Michelle Dewsall, from Muntham House School to take part in an exchange visit with the partner school during the February Half Term to share experiences and success in teaching and implementing global learning in both schools. Father Jean de Dieu Tuyisenge, Principal and Evariste Musirikare, Head teacher at Regina Pacis School said: “We are looking forward to welcoming our partners and colleagues from the UK. Together we will be develop-

ing staff capacity to use English in the classroom, and developing a wider range of teaching strategies. Collaboration with our partner school in the UK will place even greater value on the importance of studying Peace and Justice. Our students and teachers will have more knowledge about the harm caused by a variety of examples of global conflict; through this, they will know that Rwanda is not the only country to have suffered so badly in the past; our past history did not happen in isolation. The school, our UK partners and the wider community will learn to think more deeply about how to ensure a peaceful, just future - for not only the immediate environment, but also what role our country can play in preventing conflict at international level, by seeking peaceful resolution as far as possible.” Richard Boyle Continued: “We have an impressive history in working successfully with schools and services in Africa. Muntham’s Governing Body are keen for us to develop from established practice, to forge long-lasting collaborations with Regina Pacis in Rwanda through the agency of the British Council. Our initial work builds on mutual and sustainable programmes that develop practical experience and provide vital vocational skills for our young people and our colleagues here and in Africa. This is a partnership of equality and diversity, where we all learn from each other. Our shared goals are to improve young people’s life chances with firsthand experience”.

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MacMan to the rescue

Apple specialist here help all businesses large or small 4000 iPhones repaired, 3000 Macbooks repaired and 23000 satisfied customers speak volumes for the abilities of the team at MacMan and with the store in Horsham here to help Apple users with all questions and queries those numbers are sure to increase rather fast. Founded in 2006 by Matt Edbrooke this independent business has gone from strength to strength priding itself on “Gold plated customer service”, excellent pricing, a brilliant 6-month warranty on repairs and purchases and a well-trained knowledgeable team. After years of being an “Apple fanatic” working with Apple and for a company offering Apple customers technical support, Matt soon realised that the market for Apple products was growing but that not many people had a strong enough idea of where to go for help and assistance. His then employers weren’t offering the right kind of support and it is from here that MacMan was born. Keeping part time positions in various other jobs whilst assisting people with their tech requirements was going well but soon the demand for help outstripped his availability so in order to match this increase

Matt made MacMan a full time endeavour, “My first job as the MacMan had me cycling to a customers house!” He remembers. Offering repairs, support and product training the jobs kept coming and when people started asking if they could bring prod-

We offer ‘Applecentric’ business support, so we can help a business, that runs on macs, to keep operating ucts to Matt himself, he realised that a workshop was needed. “I opened a workshop in Brighton and kept servicing equipment, then in 2012 a close friend suggested I open another venue.” From that conversation Jon came on board and MacMan had its sister store open in Tunbridge Wells, “It is a much more retail based store there, offering lots of refurbished Macs and more of a phone and tablet repair service, although a customer is always welcome to come to us with any mac based problem of course. We have a workshop above the

retail store.” Retail may have been a key customer base for this new store but one thing Matt has always been key to share is that anybody can come to him, “We offer ‘Apple-centric’ business support, so we can help a business, that runs on macs, to keep operating.” Following the Tunbridge Wells opening, two more stores followed in 2018 with Horsham being one of them and its from here that Horsham residents can now find all the Apple based help they need Apple Sales / Refurbished and New, Apple Repairs / Mac, iPhone, iPad,Apple Business Support packages, Apple Home Support packages, Apple Training 1 to 1 in-store and at home, Business/ Home Onsite Engineer visits A key feature of MacMan is the ability to help businesses no matter how big or small, Matt has set up a series of service plans that are not only affordable but cover all the needs your business may have. From unlimited email support through to guaranteed on site response every angle has been covered. You can find out more at www.macman.co.uk or pop into the store and have a chat with the friendly team. Free Mac assessments and 10% off our service charges when quoting DP10

employers and training providers, from a wide variety of sectors, present their opportunities. The event is free and anyone is welcome to attend. It is a major career route for young people starting out on their careers, but also older, more experienced people are now starting to retrain using apprenticeship courses. Commenting on the return of the event, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy, Cllr Gordon Lindsay, said: “I think it is good news for all people considering an apprentice-

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As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4 to 8 March) Horsham District Council, in conjunction with West Sussex County Council, is hosting the Horsham Apprenticeship Fair on Saturday 9 March from 10am to 2pm in the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham. National Apprenticeship Week is a celebration of all that is good about apprenticeships, with events across the country marking the significant role of apprentices in today’s working environment. The Horsham Fair this year will see more than 40 apprentice

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ship that the Apprenticeship Fair is making a return to Horsham after last year’s successful event. “Apprenticeship training programmes let you gain real work experience (and earn money) while you learn and, at the end, you receive a recognised qualification. “I believe this event goes a long way to ensuring apprenticeships are represented as a real and meaningful alternative to university entrance, and are fast becoming a new route to a different career for experienced workers.” Horsham District Council, a major local employer, now runs a successful apprenticeship programme with 12 apprentices working across a variety of departments. This year’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Fair follows on from last year’s very successful first event, when 34 exhibitors with more than 500 opportunities saw in excess of 1000 visitors attend the event. Confirmed employers this year include Gatwick Airport, AJW Aviation, Apollo Motor Group, the British Army and RAF, HMRC Border Force, Kier Construction, Metricell, NatWest, Nestle, RSPCA, Sussex Police, Thales, NHS, Brighton and Chichester Universities and Virgin. There will be many more employers and training providers with hundreds of opportunities attending. For a full list of exhibitors and for more information visit www. horsham.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/ employment-and-skills/apprenticeships or email Leigh Chambers at leigh.chambers@horsham.gov. uk for more information.

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Collyer’s Fencing workshop 10am-midday ages 6-11 Archery workshop 1pm-2.30pm and 2.45-4.15 Sport, art and play Full day 8.30am-5.30pm half day 8.30-1pm or 1pm-5.30 Places for People Holiday clubs: The Bridge, BBH 8.30am-6pm ages 5-12 Billingshurst Leisure Centre 8.30am-6pm ages 5-12 The Capitol Theatre The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 2D-10:30 & 4:45 3D - 1:45

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Collyer’s Table Tennis workshop 1pm-3pm ages 6-12 Football workshop 10am-midday ages 6-12 Sport, art and play Full day 8.30am-5.30pm half day 8.30-1pm or 1pm-5.30 Places for People Holiday clubs: The Bridge, BBH 8.30am-6pm ages 5-12 Pavillions Shapeshifter inflatable 10am-11am and 11am-12pm Billingshurst Leisure Centre 8.30am-6pm ages 5-12 The Capitol Theatre The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part 2D-10:30 & 1:45

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For more info on shows at The Captitol Theatre visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call the Box Office on01403 750220 For more info on Collyer’s and Greenway School activities visit www.hdsd.org.uk/Holiday-Activities/february-half-term For more info on Places for People events visit www.placesleisure.org

The Carfax Rotary Pancake Race from Midday Greenway School Cycling workshop 1pm-3pm ages 6-12 Golf workshop 10am-midday ages 6-12 Sport, art and play Full day 8.30am-5.30pm half day 8.30-1pm or 1pm-5.30 The Capitol Theatre Ollie Heath - 2:30 The Lego Movie 2: 3D - 4:45 Places for People Holiday clubs: The Bridge,BBH 8.30am-6pm ages 5-12 Pavillions Shapeshifter inflatable 10am-11am and 11am-12pm Billingshurst Leisure Centre 8.30am-6pm ages 5-12

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Horsham, are you ready for next week’s Wacky Pancake Races?

Another quirky Pancake Race Day hits Horsham on Thursday 21 February - the 11th to be precise - and, for the first time, it will coincide with Market Day, making it a bumper lunchtime treat. There will be a number of naughty mascots competing in the Giant Egg and Spoon Race and creating chaos! Crowds will cheer on a great entry of nearly 30 teams, including teams from our large stores, with Sainsburys (2009 and 2012 winners), John Lewis, Waitrose,

Marks & Spencer going head to head; local companies Harris Lord Recruitment (2017, 2018 Winners ), First Recruitment, Next Phase Recruitment, Horsham Mortgage Centre, Shelley’s Event Decoration, and Durrant Removals; sporty organisations Bluecoat Sports ( 2016 winners), The Bridge Leisure Centre, Horsham Run Fit; Charity Teams from Olive Tree Cancer Unit, St Catherine’s Hospice, Samaritans, Horsham Rotary and Alzheimers. Newcomers fielding teams, for the first time, include Europa Ex-

plorer Scouts, QM Studios and The West Sussex County Times renews battle after a break of a few years. The event is sponsored this year by Mansell McTaggart, whilst Sainsbury’s will once again provide the Pancakes, Sugar and Lemon Juice which are an integral part of the races! The wonderful folk from Horsham’s Strawford Centre will be holding a special internal team challenge after the main races. Come along to the Carfax on Thursday 21st between noon and 2pm and join in the fun and egg the teams on .. and don’t forget to bring the kids. Many colourful Mascots will be wandering around as well as racing in their very own spectacular Egg and Spoon Races. This year, there will be a ‘surprise’ commentator, but our regular DJ, Andy Lake, will once again be providing his inspiring racing music. It’ll be flippin’ fantastic! Horsham‘s 11th annual Pancake Races are organised, once again, by the Rotary Club of Horsham, with support from Horsham District Council. All proceeds will go to charity, with the charity chosen by the winning team and the most nominated charity across all teams receiving a third of the money each. The remaining third will be won by the best Charity Team in the races.

Amberley Museum activities

Come along this February half term to explore the 36 acre Amberley Museum, where you’re invited to follow the family trail! Located 10 minutes from Arundel in the heart of the South Downs National Park, you can discover the South’s working past. Learn about over 150 years of our culture and heritage, and have fun riding around the Museum on the historic buses and narrow gauge railway; Open from Wednesday 20 to Sunday 24 February from 10am until 4.30pm. Exhibits include the historic lime kilns, which are Scheduled Ancient Monuments, and original buildings from the days the site was a working chalk quarry. In the BT Connected Earth display children can have fun learning about the history of communications, and have a go on the old telephone switchboards.

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The Electricity hall has a working model of a Tesla Coil, where demonstrations can be held by volunteers when available. With over 40 exhibits to explore, there is so much to see in any weather. The museum displays the only traditional working print shop in the South of England, where you can have a go at printing your own souvenir certificate to take home. Certificates can be personalised with your name, and, with the help of print shop volunteers, “if we don’t have your name already, they will make it for you.” Also, on Wednesday 20, you can have a go at wood turning in the wood turners’ workshop: “Children will be supervised by our skilled volunteers to have a go at turning out small wooden ornaments. Where most activities are included in our admission price, there may be some small fees for some special

activities, and donations are always welcome!” Resident potters are on site, where you can purchase handmade pottery, and they can also make personalised mugs to order. The museum café serves hot and cold snacks, and locally sourced cakes and beverages. And new for the 2019 season is The Village Green Store, which has been created to be in keeping with a 1950’s village shop, selling small gifts, toys and sweets. *Open during February half term (20 to 24 February) only. Main open season from Wednesday 6 March until Sunday 3 November, from Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. With so much to discover, learn and have fun, you will want to come back! Visit www.amberleymuseum.co.uk now, to plan your visit.

Cash prizes to be won at Horsham Museum during February Half Term ‘I recognize that!!’... How often do you watch TV and say ‘I’ve been there’, ‘I know that!’, opening discussions amongst family and friends alike? Now you can enjoy doing that in Horsham Museum’s week long family quiz from Saturday 16 February until Saturday 23 February. What is even better, two lucky entrants have the chance of winning £50 in the draw of correct answers.

Using the popular ‘Picturing the District’ exhibition, which portrays the district in over 80 paintings, all you’re asked to do is name the 16 artists and title of the paintings used in the bright and colourful poster. All the answers can be found in the exhibition gallery itself! Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10-5pm, admission free. Competition entries to be submitted by 5pm, Saturday 23 February.

Fun for all this half-term Horsham District Council has organised a brilliant range of holiday activities to keep your children busy this February half-term holiday. For sporty children, February half-term offers the ever popular Sport, Art and Play Day Camps running at Collyer’s College from Monday 18 – Thursday 21 February. These are a fun mix of activities, including go- karts, archery, dance, fencing, football, Go-Ride cycling, handball, goalball, street sports, table tennis and wheelchair sports. Also on offer is a visit to the Stanford Adventure Park on 22 February, which hosts activities such as archery, camp fire building/cooking, mountain biking, shelter building, wide games and more. The Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is hosting a fun mix of workshops for children of all ages from Monday 18 – Tuesday 19 February. Your child can get creative with Model Making and Lego Challenges, or get involved with the Museum Minis Dinosaurs and Minecraft workshops. The Capitol Horsham will be showing ‘Ollie Heath – Let’s Make Music’ on Thursday 21 February. The show is an educational, interactive school holiday activity aimed at children and their families. Ollie will lead the audience with activities that

involve beat-boxing, rap and rhythmic techniques. By the end of the show, the entire audience will have the chance to collectively “Make Music!” Alternatively, they’ll also be screening Minions Banana. For just £3, don’t miss this familyfavourite film on the big screen. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/carer. Horsham Carfax Pancake Races: Head to the Carfax in Horsham at 12 noon on Thursday 21 February to cheer on local businesses trying their luck on the famous Horsham Rotary Pancake Race Course. A perfect activity for the children’s halfterm week, there will also be local Mascots causing trouble with the egg and spoon races. Horsham District Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Jupp, said: “I am delighted to see such a broad range of activities, both sporty and creative, being made available to the young people of our District. “As ever, there will be lots going on in the school holidays to ensure parents have plenty of affordable opportunities for their children to enjoy in a safe environment. “I would encourage as many of you as possible to take advantage of all the great activities they can try.”

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Circus of Horrors returns with a brand new show

The Circus of Horrors returns to The Hawth this March with a brand new show. In 1995, The Circus of Horrors started at Glastonbuy Festival; Little did organisers realise the show would still be running 25 years later, yet here they are still

touring all over the world and receiving rave reviews. 2018 alone saw the Circus of Horrors tour Poland, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, Italy, Holland and the UK, in addition to appearances at major festivals, including Download. October turned out to

be a magnificent month, when four different shows operated in different locations across the globe; one in Italy, one in Germany, a further one touring UK theatres and the fourth at Tulley’s Farm Shocktober Fest, meaning 90,000 people enjoyed the circus in that month alone. For those who don’t know what to expect, imagine a fangtastic Rock Show with amazing light effects and set, combined with an amalgamation of bizarre, daredevil and astounding circus acts, all accompanied by a rock ‘n’ roll soundscape. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Due Soleil, then you would be only half way there! Come along and experience the likes of sword swallowers, ‘hairculian’ women swinging around the auditorium from their hair, demon dwarfs, a strong man, whirlwind acrobats, flaming limbo, sensational aerialists, knife throwing, cross and long bow-wielding Bond-like divas, twisted contortion and lots, lots more in this rollercoaster of a show! Performance: Monday 4 March 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £25 (Discounts: £22), available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www.hawth.co.uk

Contemporary Art Exhibition by Grahame Morgan Watson

The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RG From February 19 to March 23 2019 Open Mon to Sat from 10 am until 10 pm, Sunday 2pm to 10pm Title “ BOUNDLESS DIMENSIONS” A collection of mixed media contemporary paintings by Horsham

Artist, Grahame Morgan-Watson. The exhibition will feature some of Grahame’s innovative paintings created over the last few months, mostly unseen until now. Grahame presents vibrant colours and highly textural surfaces in his work, and recently ventured into employing stiffened textiles and

other mediums, to form 3D images within a painting. Ideas and impressions emerge from country walks, past experiences, or just pure invention, combining to create a lively mix of open spaces, stunning sunsets and larger than life imagery. The Boundless Dimension theme of this exhibition, derives from his interest and engagement in a variety of Mindfulness Meditation and Observation practices, invoking an eclectic collection of impressions and perceptions. Grahame has lived and worked in the Horsham district for 30 years, and has a background in music, expressing this through his musical talent as a Jazz keyboard and Organ player. Grahame’s’ previous exhibition in the Capitol featured many of his “jazz” influenced art impressions, and this is a theme he will be returning to in time. He started painting in oils twelve years ago, and has been honing his style and themes over the recent years. As an active member of the Horsham Artists Open Studios, he exhibits in the Annual Horsham Art Fair, held in the Autumn, and will be opening his House in Littleworth, Partridge Green in June as part of the Horsham Art Trail. Grahame’s website is www. Triguity.com contact grahame@ triguity.com

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The TheOvertures REC Rooms Wildwood HorshamGolf & Country Club, 19:30Cranleigh - 23:00 18:00 Red Mosquito TThe Slammers Band Hill PottersSoul - Burgess The Barley Mow, Tandridge 21:00 - 23:00 Open Mic 20:00 Warnham Comrades Club - Warnham 20:30 - 23:00

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South Saxon Beardsmen Horsham Gathering 15:00 - 18:00 The Malt Shovel, Horsham Horsham Folk Club 12:00 til 18:00 Normandy Centre Open Mic night Horsham The Shelley Arms, Broad19:45 - 22:00 bridge Heath 19:30 Riverboat Shuffle Horsham Sports Club, Horsham Open Mic 20:00 The Royal Oak - Crawley 20:00 - 23:00 Open Mic The Bull Inn - Henfield 20:00 - 23:00 Open Mic Acoustic Mic Night The JollyOpen Tanners The Jolly Tanners, Haywards Heath Staplefield 20:00 - 23:00 20:30 Open Mic Blues Workshop George & Dragon - Shipley Northgate Community Cen20:00 - 23:00 tre, Crawley 20:00 Open Mic Night The Royal Oak, Ifield Open Mic 20:00 The Malt Shovel Acoustic showcases Horsham The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate 20:00 - 23:00 19:30

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“a mesmerising mix of murder, mayhem and laugh-out-loud comedy that leaves you exhausted just watching the action unfold” ★ The Stage on Crimes Against Christmas Following 2018’s sell-out smash hit Crimes Under the Sun, multiaward-winning theatre company, New Old Friends, return with another hilariously inventive comedy thriller. It’s 1935 and celebrated Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is enjoying a cruise along the Nile – when tragedy strikes again. All passengers and staff are suspects, and the body count is growing. Will Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time?... A cast of just four bring to life lascivious lawyers, crocked captains, fastidious physicians, ardently amorous authors, feuding femme fatales, plodding paramours, colossal kids, friendly first mates and attractive Americans, who all get swept along the driving narrative and inventive set-pieces. Heather Westwell, co-artistic director, said: “Touring with Crimes Under the Sun was such a joyous

experience with such an incredible response from the public that we are over the moon to be taking out another Artemis Arinae comedy thriller. This time we see our hero trapped on a river boat with a cast of shady characters, it features the same brand of multi-role mayhem and invention with even more ambition this time around. It should be a lot of fun.” New Old Friends are an awardwinning theatre company dedicated to creating original comedy theatre, founded in 2008 and run by husband and wife team Feargus Woods Dunlop and Heather Westwell. Previous shows include Crimes Against Christmas, Crimes on the Christmas Express, and Crimes under the Sun. In 2014 and 2015, New Old Friends took their adaptation of Anthony Horowitz’s The Falcon’s Malteser on two national tours and to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, enjoying sell-out shows at the Pleasance and great critical acclaim. Performance: Tuesday 5 March 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £19.50 (£17), available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www.hawth.co.uk

Mailman releases 2nd single of 2019 The second single from Horsham based Mailman’s third album S3ASON (season three) comes out in all digital stores on February 22. The track, Everybody Loves You, premiered on BBC Sussex & Surrey’s ‘BBC Music Introducing’ show on February 13. Local gig organiser and Mailman frontman, Jamie ‘Stan’ Stanley, said: “This song is for and about people who have a tendency to be their own worst enemy, when they have no reason to because they’re actually lovely. Everyone knows at least one person like this, I think. Don’t alienate the people on your

side - and try to be one of them, basically.” The album will be released as twelve singles, one for every month of 2019, with the album released on all formats in January 2020. The third single ‘An Hour In Your Shoes’ will be out on March 22 with an accompanying music video. Anyone keen to support the project can make a donation via paypal using the email address emporiaweb@yahoo.co.uk and follow Mailman on Spotify; Facebook; Twitter; Instagram or via the website: www.mailmanstan.co.uk

By Phil Dennett On occasions it is good to remember those who are no longer with us who have helped keep the tradition of classical music alive. Sunday’s Brighton Philharmonic Concert at The Dome was dedicated to the memory of one of the orchestra’s most popular violinists, Melanie Hornsby, a mother of two children, who sadly lost her fight with cancer in the summer of last year. The orchestra and Melanie’s family also paid tribute to the Macmillan Nurses who they said cared so brilliantly for her at the end of her life. The high quality of this concert was indeed a fitting tribute. The spirit that Melanie once brought to the orchestra was well captured by the orchestra and soloist in works by Richard Wagner, Richard Strauss and the lesser-spotted Reinhold Glière. The Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde is melodic and colourful, but conductor Stephen Bell also teased all Wagner’s passion out of the orchestra’s excellent expression without it wallowing into sentimentality. Some poignant oboe decorated the piece and beautifully controlled gentle bass, while away from the many reflective moments strings whipped up drama. The moving Four Last Songs by Richard Strauss make far-reaching demands on the soprano soloist they were specially written for, and Camilla Roberts was well up to the task presented by the high tessituras of the score, in particular the long breaths needed for the cantilena. Smooth transitions and confidently held extended notes added to the soaring beauty of all four pieces, and brought out the yearning, especially in

When Falling Asleep. Beautifully mellow horns echoed the haunting nature of the score. Sometimes Roberts soared as high and as confidently as Brighton’s seagulls as if on a thermal wave and at other times she mined the emotional depths of the Strauss score with gravitas. The orchestra maintained the essential delicate balance between not being too brisk and not letting the music wallow. For her part Roberts did not allow the highly-strung pieces to become over-emotional, and did not over-egg the vibrato in a performance of both controlled power and sensitivity that beautifully conveyed Strauss’s contemplative and sometimes sad mood without showboating. Strauss would have been delighted to have seen his songs sung and played in a way so faithful to his intentions. It was good to hear the musicians give such a charming and endearing account of the little-known first symphony by the Russian composer Reinhold Glière, with all four delightful movements threaded through with grace. At times as light as a souffle, with delicate woodwind, gentle echoes from horns and softly insistent strings, the orchestra occasionally let loose with some bolder brass and more strident timpani. Overall the musicians reflected well the pleasing melodies and wellconstructed harmonies of the then 25-year-old Gliere, reflecting his youthful optimism and exuberance in their enthusiastic playing. A JustGiving page for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Melanie Hornsby can be found at: https://www. funeralzone.co.uk/obituaries/49056

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF THE UPPER BEEDING NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN REGULATION 16 – THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 2012 (AS AMENDED) UPPER BEEDING DEVELOPMENT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Upper Beeding Parish Council (as the qualifying body) has prepared a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP), entitled “Upper Beeding Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031”, for their Parish with the help of the local community. The NDP sets out a vision for the future of the Parish and planning policies which will be used to determine planning applications locally. In accordance with Regulation 16 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended), the Upper Beeding Neighbourhood Development Plan and associated documents will go out to consultation for 6 weeks inviting representations between Friday 15 February and 5pm on Friday 29 March 2019. WHERE THE PLAN CAN BE INSPECTED Copies of the Upper Beeding Neighbourhood Plan and supporting documentation are available to view on the Horsham District Council website. Please visit the following web address below: www.horsham.gov.uk/planningpolicy/planning-policy/ currentconsultations Hard copies of the documentation are available upon prior request for inspection at Horsham District Council offices; Parkside, Chart Way, North Street, Horsham, RH12 1RL between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Upper Beeding Newsagent – 3 Adur Villas, High St. UB BN44 3JA Mon – Fri 5.30am – 5pm, Sat 5.30am – 1pm Sun 5.30am – 12pm. Upper Beeding Baptist Church the HUB Café – 19 Church Lane UB BN44 3 HP Mon – Fri 9am – 12pm, Sat 10am – 12pm. Nisa Supermarket – 5 – 9 Hyde Square UB BN44 3JE Open Mon – Sat 7am – 9pm, Sun 7am – 8pm. Upper Beeding Parish Council Office r/o 3 Hyde Square UB BN44 3JE Open Mon, Tues 9am – 3pm, Wed Closed. Thurs 9am – 3pm, Fri 9am – 5pm (office times are subject to change please telephone in advance to arrange appointment to view documents 01903 810316). Henfield Parish Council Office, Henfield Hall, Coopers Way Henfield BN5 9DB Open: Monday closed. Tues, Thurs, Friday 10am – 1pm, Wed 10am – 3pm. Small Dole Post Office, Henfield Road, Small Dole BN5 9XT Open Mon – Sat 6am – 8pm, Sun 6am – 1pm HOW TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS – WRITTEN COMMENTS ONLY If you would like to make a representation on the Upper Beeding Neighbourhood Development Plan, please do so online at the above web address or alternatively please send your representation to neighbourhood.planning@horsham.gov.uk or in writing to: Neighbourhood Planning Officer, Horsham District Council, Parkside, Chart Way, North Street, Horsham, RH12 1RL. We encourage those responding to use our online consultation system which is available on our website, at the above web address. All representations must arrive no later than 5pm on Friday 29 March 2019. NOTIFICATION Any representations may include a request to be notified of the local planning authority’s decision under regulation 19 in relation to the neighbourhood development plan. Horsham District Council will process the information you provide in a manner that is compatible with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED BY THE AUTHORITY WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE (IN DUE COURSE). THESE WILL BE IDENTIFIABLE BY NAME AND WHERE APPLICABLE ORGANISATON.

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 4th February and 8th February 2019 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 S106/19/0003 Berkeley Homes Development Site Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex Variation to the definitions of Additional Allotments and Village Hall Land Extension and accompanying Plans 12 and 18 within the s106 signed under planning permission DC/14/0590. Reason for Advert: Section 106. DC/19/0282 Swains Farm Brighton Road Henfield West Sussex BN5 9RP Conversion of existing garage and store, with games room over into ancillary living accommodation for dependants. Reason for Advert: Listed Building. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0283 Swains Farm Brighton Road Henfield West Sussex BN5 9RP Conversion of Existing Garage and store, with games room over into ancillary living accommodation for dependants. (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0266 Brookhouse Hooklands Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PY Removal of existing red orange clay plain roof tiles, softwood battens, underlay and lead abutment weatherings, repairs to roof structure, replacement of new red orange handmade clay plain roof tiles, softwood battens, thermal insulation and lead abutment weatherings (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/19/0169 The Red Deer Unit 1 Piries Place Horsham West Sussex RH12 1EH Installation of bi-folding windows and replacement entrance doors Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. DC/19/0289 Barclays Bank Plc 40 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YZ Removal of existing ATM and re-instillation of timber panelling to match existing. Removal of counters, cameras and all existing Barclays signage and walls to be restored to match existing. (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/19/0268 Stable Cottage Grays Farm West End Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9RF Erection of a single storey link building between the Cottage and the Barn (Householder Application) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0267 St Peters and St Pauls Church Church Lane Ashington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3JX Erection of 1.no non-illuminated noticeboard Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/19/0295 Land at Platts Roundabout Newbridge Road Billingshurst West Sussex Hybrid application for the erection of petrol filling station with convenience store and sandwich bar, car wash, jet wash and car parking; motocycle showroom and workshop with associated car parking; outline planning permission for flexible employment space (B1b/B1c/B2/B8) totalling 4,627sqm with associated car parking and circulation space (scale, landscaping and appearance reserved); new access to the site from A272 and pedestrian link to footbridge over A29. Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/19/0260 Mill House Brooklands Farm Countryman Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex Retrospective application to regularise works underway to existing property including addition of new dormer window and reconfiguration of existing rooflights, re-cladding , internal layout and other material changes to property. Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0239 Land Adjacent Eardley Hall High Street Henfield West Sussex Erection of a single storey dwelling with soft and hard landscaping and provision of off street parking. Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/19/0219 South Wing Forest Grange Manor Forest Grange Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TG Demolition of existing gazebo and erection of new garden pavilion and garden steps. Reason for Advert: Listed Building. S106/19/0002 Land East of Billingshurst To North and South of A272 Housing Parcel H7 East Street Billingshurst West Sussex Discharge of planning obligation to approved applications DC/13/0735 and DC/15/0059 (amended) to Schedule 9, Section 2, Paragraph 2.1 (Financial Contributions Statement) pursuant to Housing Parcel H7 Reason for Advert: Section 106. DC/19/0293 85 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RE Alterations to existing entrance steps (Householder Application) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/19/0296 85 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RE Alterations to existing entrance steps (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/19/0278 Beckley Stud Reeds Lane Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9DQ Demolition of existing stable and erection of stables Reason for Advert:Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/18/2613 Beacon Hill Croft Tower Road Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4SX Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a single storey detached dwelling Reason for Advert:The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated.

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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on average £4,500 in stamp duty, an annual increase of 11%. Average conveyancing costs in 2018 were £1,497 versus £1,417 in 2017. Estate agent fees, EPCs (Energy Performance Certificates) and removals costs remain unchanged and surveying costs have risen by just 1%, as providers compete to offer movers the best possible deal in a flat market. Estate agent fees typically cost £2,880 based on a rate of 1.2%[3], an EPC £55 and a survey £400, while removals, varying considerably according to the volume and distance moved, cost on average £480. First time buyers see costs plummet In sharp contrast, first time buyers have seen the costs associated with buying their first home plummet by almost a third (29%) in 2018 to £1,809. This is due to changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax regime implemented in England in November 2017 which mean first time buyers pay no stamp duty at all on properties up to the value of £300,000. The average first time buyer in 2017 paid £800 in stamp

duty, but this bill has now fallen to zero, bringing total moving costs down dramatically. North/South divide in cost of moving The cost of moving home in London has now reached £23,039, 2.3 times the UK average. Home moves in the South East, South West and East of England all cost more than the UK average, while in every other region of the UK (East and West Midlands, North East and North West, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) the cost of moving is well below average, as a result of lower house prices. This clear north/south divide means homeowners in the south enjoy far less freedom when making major life choices such as moving home. Rob Houghton, CEO of reallymoving, said: “It’s never been more expensive for homeowners to move, despite the fact that most providers of home move services, such as estate agents, removals companies and surveyors have refrained from increasing prices over the last year as they fight for business from a smaller pool of

movers. “It’s a different story for first time buyers however, who have benefited from a significant fall in the upfront costs of buying their first home due to stamp duty changes. For those first time buyers with a medium to long term view, now could be a good time to buy with costs and mortgage rates low and plenty of sellers prepared to do deals. “For anyone planning a home move, it’s always a good idea to shop around online for the best deals and compare by ratings and reviews left by past customers, as well as price.” [1]https://www.ons.gov.uk/ employmentandlabourmarket/ peopleinwork/earningsandworkinghours/bulletins/annualsurveyofhoursandearnings/2018 [2] Average UK purchase prices for Non-FTBs rose by 3% annually from £281,000 in 2017 to £290,000 in 2018 according to reallymoving [3] Based on an average sale price of £240,000 in 2018, according to reallymoving

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Barns Green Half Marathon & 10K race - Sunday September 19, 2019 Martin Read - Sports Reporter

The organisers of the iconic Barns Green Half Marathon and 10K Race – which this year take

place on Sunday September 29 – are very happy to announce that St Catherine’s Hospice has once again been chosen as the official

charity, a unanimous decision of the Committee. Race Director Vernon Jennings tells the District Post: “We are delighted to be able to support this outstanding local charity once again. Those of us who have visited St Catherine’s Hospice know what a wonderful place it is with some very special people providing an essential service. Over the last few years we have built up a close relationship with the charity, and several individuals and their families in the village have benefited from the great work that they do. We are therefore very pleased to be extending our association with this great charity for another year.” Thanks to the generosity of the runners and their supporters, last year just over £19,000 was raised for St Catherine’s and Pauline Muncer – co-starter of the 2018 race - accompanied Vernon Jennings at the presentation of the cheque. Pauline’s husband Brian sadly died in late 2017 and received care at the hospice, Pauline saying: “I cannot speak highly enough of them, not just for Brian, but for the whole family.” Brian was heavily involved with the race for many years,

and at the hand over ceremony Michaela Clements, Events Fundraiser at St Catherine’s, said: “We have built up a very good relationship with the Barns Green Half Marathon & 10K Committee and we are thrilled that they are continuing to support us this year. We rely very heavily on support and donations from our local community and each year need to raise more than £7.5 million in voluntary income, so support like this is vital. Without it we couldn’t deliver our expert care to local people when they need it most.” On the days of the big races the Barns Green village green is alive with music, food stalls and fairground activities, the course taking runners across closed roads around the beautiful local lanes, and through Christ’s Hospital School. Entries are already open – via www.barnsgreen-half. org.uk – and last year over 2,000 runners registered for the Half Marathon. This year the Committee are very keen to make the 37th Half Marathon, and 4th 10K race even better than ever, encouraging racers to enter at the earliest opportunity.

Hot Toddy leaves Horsham high and dry Horsham ladies edged Saturday February 9 – South League – Premier – Division 2 West Hampstead 4 2 Horsham Men’s 1st XI Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham dominated much of the game at Brent Cross last Saturday, but were ultimately overcome by the exceptional goal scoring ability of West Hampstead’s hat trick hatchet man, Chris Todd, the league’s second highest scorer this season, Horsham Team Manager Al Campbell saying: “Generally, high scorers in this league are short corner specialists, like our own Sean Pearcy, currently fourth in the scorer’s table with 15 goals, but Todd’s 17 successes are from open play, mostly from two metres of the goal line. Since Jack Dean left us for university two

years ago we’ve lacked a six yard ‘sniffer’!” Todd stamped his authority on the game right from the off, pushing home from a seemingly impossible angle in a goal mouth melee. Horsham, though, soon equalised – Ed Marsh reprising his success of the previous week. For the remainder of the first half parity was maintained with no quarter given or expected. Joe Elgar in the Horsham goal pulled off a superb full stretch save, but, that apart, it was Horsham who created the chances, the home keeper avering four strikes, leaving the score level – one apiece – at the break. Horsham resumed in confident mode, but Todd scored two close range, acute angle goals within quarter of an hour. Horsham had most of the possession, earning a battery of short corners, from one of which West Hampstead

caught Horsham on the break, exposing Elgar to an unsustainable one on one, for Horsham to trail 4-1. Pearcy converted a trademark short corner, but the game was up, Al Campbell adding: “No complaints this week – the umpires were really good, but we were unlucky to come across the Aguero of our league when he was on fire. You just have to admire his goal scoring finesse and put it down to experience!” On Saturday Horsham return to Christ’s Hospital to take on Eastbourne, who they will meet in the Sussex Cup Final in April. In November’s league game at the Saffrons, Eastbourne shaded Horsham 4-3. Meanwhile, last Saturday, Horsham seconds notched up a 5 nil win, courtesy of two goals each from Joe Tate and Mike Gamble and another by Harry Beard.

out in Hertfordshire Saturday February 9 – Investec Women’s League – Conference East St Albans Ladies 1 0 Horsham Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter The much-changed Horsham team were shaded by the single goal of the match at Oaklands College after St Albans converted a short corner five minutes into the fixture, Ladies Club Captain Charlotte (CJ) White telling the District Post: “This was an aggressive game, which didn’t suit our style of play, but we had good passages and a much better second half. Our back line has been re-formed after Naomi Kelly went travelling and we’re blooding some young players from school, aiming for consistency and balance. We’re looking to win on Saturday, when we return to Christ’s Hospital for a 3pm push back against penul-

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timate in the league Southgate, whom we beat 3-2 in north London in November.” Horsham are now eighth with Wimbledon, Cambridge City and Hampstead & Westminster heading the table. Ipswich occupy the bottom berth, after losing all 11 of their games and scoring just four goals in the process. Meanwhile, Emily White – CJ’s sister – was pleased to say that her team, Horsham seconds, pulled off a good 2-1 win against Haselmere, several places higher in the standings, after being a goal down at half time, Rosie Firth and Shona Stark scoring for Horsham in the second half to clinch the win. Emily added: “It’s always good to see our feeder teams playing well and I’m delighted to report that our fifths won 12 nil and are gunning for promotion, which would be a huge boost for one of our development sides.”

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Saturday February 9 – London 2 South East Horsham 68 17 Heathfield & Waldron Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter Last Saturday current runner up Horsham notched up their highest league score of the campaign, giving them a seasonal tally of 578, bested only by runaway leaders Beckenham. And, the score did not lie – it was a very comfortable win, despite the cautious start, the two sides sizing each other up in the opening quarter of an hour – until debutant Sam Hampson

marked his arrival with a wellfashioned try, converted by returning skipper Tom Johnson. Four minutes later Horsham repeated the dose, Nick Bell getting over, ahead of Aaron Linfield and then Joe Wilde adding further tries, with Johnson obliging with the kicks to give Horsham a healthy 28 nil lead at the break. Resuming, Horsham promptly went further ahead with Wilde’s second try, this time the blustery weather defeating even Johnson’s perennially reliable boot. Jonny Ordidge followed up by battering over the line, Johnson’s assistance taking the score

Pulborough resume with comfortable win Saturday February 9 – London 3 South East Pulborough 31 19 Park House Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter Pulborough, not involved in last weekend’s cup games, returned after a two week lay off to beat 9th in the table Park House, as they had done in October’s corresponding reverse fixture. Leading 26 nil at the break, Boro drew praise from Head Coach Clayton Saunders, who told the District Post: “It was great to see the boys back up their performance against Beccehamian a month ago (against whom they also completed a double). This was another solid showing against Park House – the first half was the best 40 minutes I have seen the team play this season. We went into the break with four tries, the scorers including Denman, Ciaran and Truscot, and three conver-

sions from our skipper, Frazer Oliphant-Hope, which was always going to make it tough for Park House to make their way back into the game.” Another Boro second half try put the game beyond doubt, despite the visitors’ better showing as the game went on. Clayton Saunders continued: “On Saturday we head over into East Sussex, searching for another five league points, against bottom of the table Hastings & Bexhill.” Boro beat them 51-17 at home in October. Crowborough still head the table, with 61 points, 12 clear of Vigo, to whom Boro were obliged to concede a walk over at the end of January when injuries and non availability left them unable to take a side to Meopham in Kent. In a tightly bunched chasing pack, Boro are currently fourth in the table on level pegging with Folkestone but shaded on points difference.

to 40-0, just five minutes into the second half. A lapse of concentration then let Heathfield onto the scoreboard, but Jonny Whiting soon made amends, combining with Johnson to restore Horsham’s 40 point advantage. Wilde then completed two fine running tries, maximised by Johnson and although Heathfield benefited from a little Horsham generosity, at 61-12 the Green & Whites were in command, Wilde’s fifth try – Horsham’s tenth – and Johnson’s ninth conversion totting up 68 points, undimmed by the visitors’ late unconverted success. Post match, Nick Stocker, Horsham Head Coach, said: “Given

the tightness of the league it was important to get a bonus point win today. With five regular starters missing and a couple of injuries still in recovery the depth of the squad was tested, with good performances across the team. The pace and skill of our offloading game was the difference. We had solid ball carriers, who in turn were well-supported to keep the game flowing. Noteworthy contributions from our three Jonny’s – Goward, Whiting and Ordidge, together with Rich Tredgett and Nick Bell ensured that our backs always had a steady stream of front foot ball to use. And, the back three of Sam Hampson, Marcus

Condon and Rob Grant, with Tom Johnson and Aaron Linfield pulling the strings resulted in an excellent attacking performance, meaning that Joe Wilde had to be exceptional to win the Man of the Match award.” On Saturday, with Charlton Park breathing down their necks, just one point behind, Horsham have a tough away trip to Deal & Betteshanger, whom they have never beaten in east Kent. After Saturday, Horsham have five league games remaining and have previously beaten all of their forthcoming opponents, apart from Old Colfeians, who have overcome them in both the league and cup this season.

Calling all fun cricketers, play in the Gullick Evening Cup ! Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter The Horsham district’s Gullick Cup with its perennially popular evening final at Horsham Cricket Club in mid July is a longstanding highlight in the club’s extraordinarily busy calendar of matches, and this year’s competition organiser, Chris Shambrook of the club, tells the District Post: “The Gullick Cup is aimed at non regular cricketers and we’d like as many teams as possible to enter from our local businesses, pubs and cricket club feeder sides. We’ve already got a number of entrants and it’s a case of ‘the more the merrier!’ The Gullick is an evening based T20 competition and the first matches will be in May, played on our lovely local grounds. This is a well-supported, convivial,

fun competition played in that spirit with much banter between friendly rivals.” Last year the AJW Group from Slinfold - specialists in the supply, exchange, repair and lease of commercial and business aircraft spare parts – reprised their 2015 Gullick Cup victory when they beat Nuthurst, who are no strangers to success in the competition themselves, having last won it four years previously. The Gullick began in 1972, originally as a plate competition for the Mirfield Cup, the T20 format being introduced long before its adoption by the professional game world wide. And, the cup competition rules are designed to encourage full participation of as many of the team as possible. The precise arrangement of matches will depend on the number of teams entered

– although the Gullick Cup is a knockout tournament, last year the early games were on a round robin basis. Chris Shambrook adds: “We can accommodate teams with no ground of their own and the Gullick Cup is a great opportunity for fun cricketers to play in a final in the very special surroundings of Horsham Cricket Club and to be in with a chance of winning some silverware. So, come and join in - encourage your friends and colleagues to form a team with you! All you have to do to get your entry in – by the end of February, please - is to call Horsham Cricket Club office – 01403 254628 or email admin@horshamsportsclub. com. We look forward to hearing from you because we’re sure that the 2019 Gullick Cup will be even better than ever!”

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relatively comfortable win, edging them closer to the two teams directly above them in the table – Ashford United with 48 points and Hastings (47).

Fourth-placed Horsham, now with 45 points, came away from The Oakwood at Crayford with a

Runaway leaders Cray Wanderers have 64 from 25 matches, both Horsham and Ashford having a game in hand. In November’s corresponding home fixture, Horsham beat eighth in the table VCD 4-0, but recent form suggested that last Saturday’s hosts are an improving side. The Hornets controlled the first half and might have taken the lead as early as the seventh minute, but, after accepting Harvey Sparks’ centre, Chris Smith could only put the ball wide. Smith immediately challenged again, but VCD keeper Jordan Beeney managed to deny Horsham. Beeney subsequently dropped the ball in the box, but escaped punishment. With VCD providing little threat, Horsham took the lead in the 19th minute after Lee Harding had hit the post, Dorking Wanderers loanee Kieran Lavery crashing in the rebound for his first goal in Horsham colours. Smith tested Beeney again before VCD mounted a response, albeit off target, ahead of Horsham, seemingly fortuitously being awarded a penalty, Smith outwitting Beeney to give the Hornets a two goal cushion at the break. Invigorated by substitutions,

VCD clawed back the deficit soon after the resumption, Malachi Hudson finishing off a probing build up with his first kick of the game. This temporarily upset Horsham’s rhythm, VCD putting them under pressure for the first time, during which period the Hornets responded too vigorously, with free kicks from fouls challenging Josh Pelling in their goal. However, Horsham kept VCD at bay, re-grouping to reinstate their two goal advantage on the hour mark, when Rob O’Toole soared to head home Sparks’ corner. Immediately, an O’Toole lob was averted, as were incursions from Jack Brivio, Steve Metcalf and Harding. And, Horsham came close again from a Harding corner, frustration generating VCD bookings as the visitors pushed for an ultimately elusive fourth goal. On Saturday Horsham return to Lancing to take on 13th placed Three Bridges, against whom they lost in a disappointing display away in December. Meanwhile, Sittingbourne and Herne Bay are three points clear of Greenwich Borough at the foot of the table.

Horsham YMCA tussle through to scrappy draw Saturday February 9 – Southern Combination Football League – Premier Division Horsham YMCA 1 1 Lingfield Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter To their credit, YMCA battled out a draw against 6th placed Lingfield after going a goal down in the third minute, but it was a far cry from the rampant early winter performances when the team was top of the table. Lingfield took the lead when a cross was not dealt with and the ball was impressively hooked in by Chris Ransome, changing the recent pattern at Gorings Mead

when YM have been undone by late opposition goals. YM soon came close to scoring, but Luke Gedling was off target and a free kick went wide before Alex Barbary headed over and two corners came and went. YM were putting together some good passing moves, but Lingfield, too, were in contention, with crosses creating mayhem and a corner keeping YM vigilant – on another day they might have been further behind, nippy forwards Naseem James and Lorenzo Lewis creating persistent problems. After a Loxwood free kick was punched clear they had their second goal disallowed, the first half ending 0-1 with a flurry of YM corners.

The second half began with Lingfield hitting the bar, which, with YM not looking like scoring, might have killed the game. Tony Garrod then blasted over and a Jack Hartley free kick was skewed wide, followed by three Lingfield corners, until, in the 71st minute YM were awarded another free kick 20 yards out, Gedling coolly equalising with a superb low, fast strike into the corner. Aaron Jeal pulled off a diving save ahead of a Lingfield free kick crashing into the YM defensive wall, their subsequent speculative effort soaring into the garden near the entrance of the ground. Another Gedling free kick was headed in, but the goal was disallowed, as happened

when Lingfield later got the ball in the net. With both sides showing more urgency in a bid to snatch the game, two more YM corners came and went – bringing the YM match tally to nine unsuccessful set pieces - the game ending with a YM attack being scrambled clear. YM were without key players, including Ash Dugdale (inflamed appendix), Tony Nwachukwu (sick) and Callum Donaghey and Olli Gill both injured, Gill aiming to return for the Peter Bentley Cup Semi Final v AFC Uckfield Town on February 20. Manager Peter Buckland told the District Post: “Absences are the story of our season! We’ve got good

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replacements but having to keep changing our formation isn’t helping us. We were in slumberland in the first half, showing more fight in the second, but the result was probably about right.” Lingfield players, though, felt that they should have buried the game in the first half: “We gave away too many fouls – we should have been 4 nil up.” In urgent need of a win to reboot their ailing play-off ambitions, YM, now 4th, return to Gorings Mead on Saturday to take on mid table Pagham, YM last won at home on November 24, since when they have drawn three games and lost three by the single goal of the match.

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