The District Post 1st March 2019

Horsham Beer Festival

Horsham Pancake Race

6th CAMRA Equinox tonight & tomorrow

A flipping Fiesta of Fun had by all

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Horsham’s first Film Festival congratulated as a huge success Photos by tobyphillipsphotography.co.uk

News Russ Bedford The red carpet was laid out, the local media was present and the stars of the big screen were graciously awaiting the news of whether they were successful in becoming winners at the first ever Horsham film festival on February 21st.

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Organised by local film production company Silvertip FIlms, supported by the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 and media partners The District Post, it was a night that bought together the best in film making from a varitey of independent and in some cases, first time film makers.

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sica Jay and judged by our very own Davey Pearson, founder of Silvertip films Geoff Cockwill and producer of Downton Abbey, Chris Croucher, the event seamlessly ran through a wide range of categories for both under and over 18 age groups.

Over 120 people filled the Christ’s Hospital theatre to see the winners announced, that,

thanks to some incredible sponsors, were the lucky reciepients of some amazing prizes.

Along with paying tribute to the wonderful film makers and their teams, the event was also raising funds for local charity, The Spingboard Project, with over £400 raised on the night.

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The night was divided in half with the sounds of Big Notes Choir entertaining the audience at the interval, with renditions of Pharell Williams Happy and Queens Bohemian Rhapsody filling the hall with sound and harmony.

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NHS health researchers from across Kent, Surrey and Sussex celebrated at awards event

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Chief Executives of NHS Trusts, researchers and patients came together to celebrate the excellent health and social care research taking place within our local NHS at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Kent, Surrey and Sussex Awards.

Winners came from NHS Trusts and Primary Care, showing excellent collaboration between Trusts in the region and showcasing innovation being generated locally, within studies and involving patients in the research pathway. The awards were

presented by Sine Littlewood, Head of Business Development & Marketing (non-commercial) at the NIHR CRN; Professor Geeta Menon, Clinical Director, NIHR CRN Kent, Surrey and Sussex and Dr Kate Jones, Chief Operating Officer NIHR CRN Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

In 2017/18, more people than ever across Kent, Surrey and Sussex became involved with health research. Over 36,000 patients and healthy volunteers were given access to new and better treatments by being recruited into clinical research studies within our local NHS organisa-

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Professor Geeta Menon, Clinical Director at the NIHR Clinical Research Network in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, said: “I am delighted to see the hard work and dedication of our NHS researchers recognised by NHS leaders and colleagues. They give our patients, carers and members of the public opportunities to take part in lifechanging studies which makes a real difference to patients and the care they receive.”

Dr Kate Jones, Chief Operating Officer NIHR Clinical Research Network Kent, Surrey and Sussex, said: “It gives me great pleasure to recognise the achievements of our partners across Kent, Surrey and Sussex who give such great care and provide opportunities for patients and the public to participate in ground breaking and scientifically significant research. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners, whether winning an award or not, for their contribution to our research endeavour.”

AWARDS and WINNERS Rising Star award Winner: Jennifer Teke - Medway Community Healthcare Highly Commended: ● Shani Carr - Swanscombe Health Centre, Swanscombe, Kent ● Kate Penhaligon - Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Best Contribution to Commercial Research award Winner:

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Highly Commended: ● Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ● Dr. Monica Nordstrom - Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Best Contribution to Non-commercial Research award Winner: Heather Taylor - Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Highly Commended: ● Dr Hugo Wilson - Mid Sussex Health Care, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex ● Jude Tidbury - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Improvement and Innovation award Winner: ● Lee Tomlinson - Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust ● Dr Cate Bell - Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Highly Commended: ● Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ● Professor Rahul Kanegaonkar - Medway NHS Foundation Trust Involving Patients in Research award Winner: Linda Folkes and Carla Lewis - Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Highly Commended: ● Liz Still - East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust ● Young People’s Advisory Group, Kent Surrey and Sussex Recruiting to Time and Target Winner: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Celebrating World Book Day on 7 March this year, Horsham District Council in partnership with Horsham Markets by Food Rocks, Tomfoolery, Maverick Publishing, Gobsmack Comics and Non Stop Party Shop are organising a World Book Day costume party in the Carfax Horsham.

Starting at the Carfax bandstand at 2.30pm for pre-schoolers, and running up to 4.30pm for primary school pupils, children’s entertainer Tomfoolery will be MC for the afternoon for a storytelling bonanza for as-

sembled children. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes in the categories of pre-school, boy, girl and superhero.

And don’t worry about tea for the kids, Horsham Markets and their street food traders are launching a special smaller appetites menu for World Book Day with portions priced at just £4 each.

It’s an ideal opportunity for everyone to become a “Taste Explorer” and enjoy some freshly cooked local produce.

Commenting on the event, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said: “What a great after school event to celebrate World Book Day. Children can come ready in their costumes from school to enjoy the storytelling, have the chance to win some great prizes and enjoy some delicious food from our street food markets.

“There will also be a surprise, world famous book character, who happens to be celebrating his 20th birthday this year, celebrating in the Carfax too. So don’t forget to look out for him!”

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A Flipping Fiesta of Fun for Horsham’s Pancake Races

Another brilliant year of intense rivalry and gallant comradeship marked the 11th Horsham Pancake Races on Thursday (21 February), and helped raise the Carfax temperature a few degrees. Six crazy mascots also created mayhem, led by Horsham FC’s Howie the Hornet who just failed to win the Mascot Race, in a photo finish with the Samaritans ‘Sam’ and Horsham Council’s Ringo the Dragon, who was declared the winner.

Twenty Two teams of over excited, gaudily dressed pancake racers sped their way across the Carfax race track - some tending to ignore the ‘no running’ rule (and probably committing other rule infringements), but hopefully no-one really cared too much.

The event was organised as usual by Horsham Rotary Club, and generously sponsored by Mansell McTaggart. Sainsburys supplied the essential ingredients for the races, including pancakes, sugar and lemon juice; Horsham District Council’s Town Centre Manager, Garry Mortimer Cook, magnificently rediscovered his true vocation by energetically compering the event with superbly co-ordinated musical support from local DJ, Andrew Lake.

Whilst this was primarily a fun lunchtime, the desire of many teams to win made it

highly competitive, with Bluecoat Sports defeating Harris Lord (2017 and 2018 winners) to claim the prestigious Sainsbury’s Cup. The team from Shelley’s Event Decoration won the Non-Stop Party Shop Best Fancy Dress Trophy, whilst the best Individual Fancy Dress Trophy, donated

by South East Hearing, went to Nikky Smith. Newcomers, Alzheimers, won the Waitrose Trophy for the best Over-40s Team.

The Springboard Team took the Horsham Rotary Trophy for the winning Charity Team. The DMH Stallard Trophy, for the member of the Winning Team who could produce the most skilful pancake flips, was won by Kieran Holmes.

As well as gaining personal pride, the Teams were also running for Charity with the most nominated charity by the participating teams, St Catherine’s Hospice, winning at least £300; Alzheimers winning the £300 award for being the Charity nominated by the Winning Team; and the Springboard Project taking the £300 Award as the winning Charity Team.

The event was a great success and has, once again, proved to be a wonderful opening attraction to the Town’s annual event calendar.

Following the Team Races, members of The Strawford Centre held their own private races, which were well received by all

participants and onlookers.

Official photographs of the event were taken by Andrea Sarlo Photography and can be obtained by contacting the club.

Horsham Rotary Club, part of the Global Rotary Organisation whose motto is ‘Service above Self’, raises money for Local and International Charities and organises and participates in many local events. It is probably the largest independent nonpolitical, non-religious Charity in the area and has donated well over £120,000 in the last 3 years.

It’s next event will be the Bunny Hunt Trail in the ton centre during the Easter holidays, followed

by Horsham’s No 1 Community Event ‘Funday Sunday’ in Horsham Park on 7 July, which is free to enter. The 2019 Show is expected to be the largest yet, as it includes the finale of the new fantastic ‘Horsham Children’s Parade’ and has some amazing surprises to be announced later...

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News Chairman opens West Chiltington’s Windmill Room Horsham District Council Chairman, Cllr Peter Burgess, opened the newly refurbished Windmill Room, which is situated towards the rear of West Chiltington Village Hall on 10 February 2019.

The Village Hall dates back to 1958 and has an excellent stage set up and sports court facilities.

The Windmill Room, which has until recently been used as a nursery, now offers a modern meeting room for up to 30 people and a green room facility for theatrical events. It is available to hire for various private functions.

The hall is run by a group of trustees, many of whom carried out the refurbishment work themselves, and is totally self- supporting.

It also hosts a theatre group, who have received a grant from Horsham District Council to organise a series of plays for the Horsham District Year of Culture which will involve various theatrical groups from across the Horsham District.

Photo: (right to left), HDC Cllr John Blackall, HDC Chairman Cllr Peter Burgess and Keith Rushton (Chair of Trustees)

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New arrival at Horsham falconry centre helps raise £1,200 in one day for endangered species

Huxley’s Bird of Prey Centre and Gardens in Horsham welcomed more than 100 people on Saturday (February 23) to welcome the centre’s newest arrival - a lugger falcon named Phoenix, raising £1,200 in the process.

The young male raptor was gifted to the falconry centre at Hillier Garden Centre by Project Lugger, a pioneering new conservation programme to try and halt the decline of the small falcon.

Joining the ranks of the centre’s display team, Phoenix will now

be used as part of an educational programme to raise awareness of the plight of the lugger, whose population, in its native India and Pakistan, is estimated to have fallen from more than an estimated 100,000 birds 40 years ago to just 12,000 today. Once Phoenix reaches maturity, he will be entered into a breeding programme to help sustain the population and build a diverse gene pool.

During Saturday’s unseasonably warm weather, Huxley’s proprietor and founder, Julian Ford, hosted

a Meet The Falcon event, with all funds raised during the day going towards Project Lugger.

Julian said he was delighted to be coming on board with the project, and having Phoenix join the ranks of his display team took him right back to his early days in falconry.

He explained: “I was flying luggers 40, 45 years ago. They’re the most amazing birds and have agility that no other falcon has when they are training.

“The Meet the Falcon Day has been incredible. I thought if we could raise £1000 it would be amazing, and we have gone above that, which is just wonderful. The weather has certainly helped - we don’t normally open on a Saturday during the winter, but people have been brilliant coming in today.

“I hope this is the start of great things to come.”

As well as allowing guests to meet Phoenix up close, the centre’s falconers and volunteers put on a day of flying displays, showcasing some of the centre’s many falcons to the more than 100 people who came through the centre’s gates.

Joining Phoenix as guest of honour on the day was internationally renowned falconer and author, Bob Dalton, who is one of the project’s founding members.

Talking about the origins of the project and its eventual aims, Bob explained that in the 21 months the project had been running it had

evolved from being a vague idea to now having 34 lugger falcons in the project, as well as partners in Spain, Germany, Portugal and France. He further explained: “There are a whole number of different things that have contributed to the demise of this falcon. These range from the spread of urbanisation, persecution, man’s depletion of one its principal food sources through to illegal trapping.”

While breeding luggers in captivity now and releasing them back into the wild in India and Pakistan is not a realistic option, the project is trying to build up a diverse gene pool of luggers to secure the population while promoting for conservation issues in their native lands to be taken seriously. It is then hoped that breeding pairs can be gifted to conservation organisations in their home lands who can then breed them and release the young back into the wild.

Bob added: “People’s kindness has been outstanding - we have 34 in the project now, but we have probably only had to buy 11 of those.

“When Julian and I started falconry more than 50 years ago, a lugger was our first bird, so we tend to look back on them with affection or rose tinted glasses - but that doesn’t matter, they need saving.”

For more information, please visit www.projectlugger.com

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The Kinder Living Home Show returns with new eco-friendly champions The Kinder Living Show, an event for everyone who is interested in making their home more eco-friendly, is returning to Horsham on 2 and 3 March.

This year, the show’s organisers have teamed up with local illustrator, Katie Wells, to create some new Townies and Parkies eco champion children’s animals to help boost their eco-friendly story.

Horsham District Council commissioned Katie Wells Illustration in May 2018 to create vibrant new walkway panels in Horsham’s Albion Way, introducing a family of animal characters called the Townies and the Parkies.

Linking to the theme of sustainability, the animal family has now expanded to a new set of eco-champion characters to bring various green issues to life: Violet the Hare campaigns against the use of plastics, Fergus the Fox focusses on waste and Alan the Badger is an avid up-cycler.

Look out for them at the Kinder Living Home Show.

Commenting on the various sustainability initiatives, the Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy said: “I am pleased that we are expanding our successful Townies and Parkies campaign to promote eco- friendly initiatives to resi-

dents, and visitors across Horsham Town Centre and Horsham Park, and it is a great opportunity to showcase this at this year’s Kinder Living Home Show in the town.

“It is also good news that Horsham Markets are adding their weight to the plastic pollution campaign against single use plastic, by banning it across our weekly markets.”

The Kinder Living Home Show has been widely recognised as the area’s premier event, offering advice and information on how everyone can play their part in tackling global sustainability challenges - starting at home. The event will take place at the Council’s offices in Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham.

Timed to coincide with the Kinder Living Home Show and backing the sustainability message, from 2 March weekly markets (operated under contract to Horsham District Council) have pledged their traders will be single use plastic free. Market customers will either be given paper bags, use their own bags or have the opportunity to buy reusable bags.

A further range of green initiatives on the markets will be announced in coming weeks.

Saxon Weald makes a difference in the local community

In the third of an ongoing series of community projects, team members from across Saxon Weald recently came together to support Age UK. Age UK’s local hub, Lavinia House, offers a much-valued lifeline for older people in the local community to socialise and make friends. The club recognised that areas of Lavinia House were looking tired and in need of some TLC, so they were thrilled when Saxon Weald offered some willing hands who were ready to get stuck in and help.

Thanks to a generous donation of paint from Concept Design Solutions, the Saxon Weald team

were able to freshen up various parts of the building. Their Homefix team were also on hand to assist with several repair works, including fixing an external gate, greenhouse and garden planters. The outdoor shed and planters also had a fresh lick of paint to bring a spot of colour into the garden.

A few of the team dedicated their day to hosting activities.

Musical bingo and flower arranging were on offer, followed by valentine’s crafts to help spread some love.

Sonia Mangan, CEO for Age UK Horsham District, was delighted with the outcome of the day and expressed her thanks to the team: “Saxon Weald were truly amazing yesterday and we want to thank them for everything they did and continue to do for us. Working in the garden, doing handy tasks around the place, painting the kitchen and working with some of our club members made a difference to us all, and helps even more older people to love later life.”

The Saxon Weald team really enjoyed the opportunity to give something back to the local community. They extend their thanks to Concept Design Solutions for their paint, as well as the staff at Lavinia House for helping with the project.

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On March 4th, popular ladies fashion retailer Deja is celebrating its 2nd Birthday and wants to celebrate in store with its ever loyal customers on March 9th, promising a day of fun, laughter and prosecco!

Now under the sole ownership of Angie Maskell, Deja is looking towards the future as it undergoes changes that will help it continue to provide affordable fashion for ladies.

With the addition of three exciting new lines, a free alteration service and free styling advice, Deja could easily be your one stop shop for all Ladies clothing and accesories. Deja fashion aims to take care of your day and evening wear with its mixture of flattering styles, whilst Deja Boutique will give you that little extra with its beautiful one off pieces that will really stand out and Deja plus will give the more curvaceous lady a chance to shop a variety of items that will impress anyone.

WIth over 30 years of experience in the clothing industry behind her, Angie can give you exactly what you need whether it be item suggestions or useful tips.

After studying costume design and interpretation, then becoming a costume designer in the world of theatre and opera, it wasn’t until she had Children that the opportunity to work fashion retail arose.

Spending three years at “Taking shape” helping to improve customer experiences, it was then that Angie realised she would love to support her loyal and local customers via her own business.

Deja then opened alongside a business partner and was instantly a success due to the fact it wasn’t just trying to sell you clothes, it was offering advice too, “We offer free styling advice to ladies and are very honest in what suits them, if we see that they are feeling comfortable in what they are trying we just know that the inner confidence will follow.”

As reputation for quality service, great products and fantastic prices grew it was notable that a regular customer base was building, “Many of my customers from Taking Shape followed me to Deja which was wonderful.” remembers Angie.

It has long been an aim of Angie to help customers get the best value and ranges available , “It is all about choosing clothes in a fun way without pressure, we understand

how to make a lady feel wonderful with the added bonus that it is at affordable prices.”

It isn’t just clothing though as there are a flattering range of accessories including jewellery, scarves and wraps as well as handbags and purses to compliment any outfit.

With online shopping always beneficial to both customer and retailer it is worth noting as well that you can shop with Deja online at www.dejastyle.com or view their facebook page where photos are regularly uploaded to show you new ranges and exciting new products. Scan the QR code on the advert with your smartphone to have a look!

Come and celebrate with Angie on March 9th and continue to support independant retail!

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Furniture wizards Rustic-Charms move to new Slinfold premises

Local husband and wife team Simon and Kelly Boylett thrive in indulging in their passion for attractive and homely country style farmhouse furniture – and are delighted to announce that the success of the business has triggered a move to a new location.

As their aptly named company – Rustic-Charms – suggests, there is nothing that Simon and Kelly like doing more than renovating and

transforming old and tired pieces, Simon telling the District Post: “We live in Broadbridge Heath and wanted to base the business close to our village so that we can deal with people from our own local community, so we’re very pleased to have found new premises in nearby Slinfold with such good accessibility.” Simon continues: “We started restoring some items for ourselves, which we loved doing, and what began as a hobby soon spread to giving family and friends’ furniture a new lease of life. It then developed into a business, and we’re now very pleased to source most-wanted

pieces to customers’ precise brief and refurbish items for them, too - and we’re also equally happy to restore their existing furniture!”

Simon and Kelly specialise in iconic, quality made furniture – which they work on themselves, using their expertise to meet customers’ personal specifications - as beautifully illustrated on the Rustic-Charms website. They offer advice and guidance if needed and providing perfect colour matches, using Annabell Duke chalk paints, which they also stock in their new Slinfold showroom, the sole supplier in West Sussex. Simon adds: “We employ contemporary colours with a smooth matt surface, and we also apply wax finishes. We aim at a ten day turn round and operate a bespoke courier collection and delivery service around the district and quite far beyond. At our showroom we have a large range of compatible accessories – from soft furnishings and gifts to mirrors and many other things - we pride ourselves on having something for everyone and visitors tell us that they’re gobsmacked when they enter our Aladin’s cave! Our stock changes weekly, so our customers relish nipping in again to see our latest acquisitions.” And, Simon explained to the District Post that he also builds customised furniture to customers’ individual require-

ments, a current project being a unique table, for which he has located and obtained the particular wood desired and the designated legs, to enable him to complete the customer’s precise order. Simon also says: “Our new showroom is opposite the Maltman Cosham Veterinary Clinic and I’m planning to make pet products, such as feeding stations and other accessories. The other thing that we’ll be doing is to open on some evenings so that customers can visit us after work.” The test of a valued business is repeat orders and recom-

mendations and Rustic-Charms scores highly on both counts: Simon and Kelly have a keen eye for iconic vintage furniture and get enormous satisfaction from always going the extra mile to ensure that the pieces that they provide will be exceptional and loved for many years to come.

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Horsham’s Apprenticeship Fair making a welcome return!

Saturday 9 March, 10am to 2pm National Apprenticeship week, from 4 – 8 March 2019, is a celebration of all that is good about apprenticeships, with events marking the significant role of apprentices in today’s working environment. At the end of the week, Saturday 9 March, Horsham District Council and West Sussex County council will once again hold an apprenticeship fair.

The fair, held at the Drill Hall in Horsham, will run between 10am

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and 2pm and will see more than 40 apprentice 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 one major career route for young people starting out on a career, but also older, more experienced people are now starting to retrain using apprenticeship courses.

This year’s Apprenticeship and Traineeship Fair follows on from last year’s very successful first

event, with more than 500 opportunities on offer and in excess of 1000 visitors attending.

There will also be two Q&A sessions at 11am and 12.30pm, with a panel of past and present apprentices, as well as employers and training providers fielding questions from the audience.

Once again, a pop up café, provided by Beeches Buffet, will cater for the hungry and thirsty, with refreshments, tasty cakes and lunchtime snacks.

Collyer’s Young Enterprise success!

The Collyer’s Young Enterprise UK (YE UK) team’s success story continues. The group, called “Stix” who won “Best Stand” at the Horsham Trade Fair, and won “Best Business Plan” after presenting to the “Dragon’s Den”.

Stix produce individual stickers for mobile phone chargers, and are now diversifying into luggage tags. The group have been brilliantly supported by two of

the region’s top business experts, Nick Broom and Dominic Wakefield. Employability Co-ordinator at Collyer’s, Lucy Hargreaves, said: “Huge thanks to Dominic and Nick, who are truly inspiring people. Well done to Stix for really impressing the judges. They are an absolute credit to Collyer’s and young people in general!”

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The 6th CAMRA Equinox Beer Festival happening tonight and tomorrow The CAMRA North Sussex Equinox Beer & Cider Festival returns to the Drill Hall in Horsham this weekend, with over 50 ales and 10 ciders, and local sparkling wine from Bolney Vineyard.

After the drama of last year’s cold weather, thankfully the forecast for this year looks much milder.

Times are the same as last year, with a session TONIGHT from 6-10pm, followed by two sessions tomorrow (11.30am through to 4.30pm, and then from 6.3010pm). We have ordered enough beer to ensure that there should be a decent range all the way through to 10pm.

Tickets are still available for this evening and tomorrow

evening sessions, which will be available on the door, from Beer Essentials in East Street, or can be reserved by email to camra.equinox@gmail.com. Please also send an email to that address if you are looking for a ticket for the soldout Saturday afternoon session, as there are usually a handful of returned tickets available.

Tickets for this evening are £6, tomorrow afternoon tickets £7, and £4 for tomorrow evening. For CAMRA members, the entry price includes a free pint, on presentation of your membership card. If you are not a member, you can join on the evening and get two free pints.

The cider and both beer of the festival winners from last year

will all be re-appearing, along with some old favourites, some brand new beers, and plenty in between. For a full beer and cider list, please go to our website: www.northsussex.camra.org.uk.

One big change is that, following the retirement of our caterer, food in the hall will be provided by local favourite Garlic Wood Farm, with a range of hot-filled baps and other snacks.

We will again be raising money for a local charity during the festival, with the Samaritans chosen as our charity for 2019. We will be hoping to beat our record of £650.

Cheers, and we hope to see you there!

CAMRA NORTH SUSSEX BRANCH PRESENTS

SPRING EQUINOX BEER FESTIVAL www.NorthSussex.Camra.org.uk

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 Friday 1 March £6 open 6-10pm Saturday 2 March £7 open 11.30am-4.30pm £4 open 6.30-10pm Free pint for CAMRA members Sponsors packages available

8 PM – 10 PM The Shelley Arms - Broadbridge Heath 16 Old Guildford Road, RH12 3JU Horsham

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Loneliness in Plain Sight: Two plays by Tim Fifield Pitchy Breath Theatre Company tackles some important social issues in a night of two brand new plays written by Tim Fifield.

Both plays take an uncompromising look at the theme of “loneliness in plain sight”, firstly from the perspective of an estranged father and daughter meeting up after a gap of twentyfive years, followed by a play about a disparate group of people living on the sixth floor of a block of flats.

‘The Truth’ follows the meeting between Mark and his estranged daughter Toyah.

Mark is 59 – forced into early retirement owing to stress, he passes his time listening to eighties records and observing the nocturnal happenings outside his flat with increasing levels of anxiety.

His life is small. It feels like he is waiting for something. Something not nice.

Then it happens. The doorbell rings. Time stands still. In comes

Toyah in all her wild, chaotic, and distracted glory, ready to confront the past and reveal a surprising future.

...the plays look at a group of people all struggling with their own forms of isolation and how they are forced to confront their issues ‘The Flats’ is set on the sixth floor of a block of flats in Romford. Billy Roberts goes missing and, for a while, no-one notices.

Why would they? The lives of the inhabitants of the block simply known as “The Tower” are far too busy to notice a simple, apparently carefree man who spends his

Horsham Battle of the Bands appoints new Chairman for 27th edition Now in its 27th year, the longstanding annual ‘Horsham Battle of the Bands’ competition has elected a new chairman to its organising committee.

Mark Daly, the former chair of the Horsham District Live Music Alliance (HDLMA), brings with him 20 years of experience in organising the competition. He also compèred the event for many years before handing over duties to local recording artist, promoter and BotB committee member Jamie ‘Stan’ Stanley in 2012.

On behalf of the committee, Mark and Stan issued a joint statement: “We’re very much looking forward to working together again on this historic competition and we’re proud to be part of Horsham District’s ‘Year of Culture’ fringe, which we’re excited to see has lots of opportunities to celebrate local live music throughout 2019.”

The competition began in 1993.

For most of that time, it fell under the remit of the now disbanded HDLMA to organise it. Since 2013, it has been run by an independent committee seeking to continue the legacy and provide opportunities for local musicians of all ages and stages in their musical journey to come together in the spirit of friendly competition as part of Horsham’s fantastic music scene.

Bands and acoustic acts can enter now at www.horshambotb.co.uk.

The Covers and Originals band finals will be held in the Human Nature Garden in Horsham Park on the 17th August. Details of the Acoustic competition and heats will be released shortly.

In the meantime, if you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer on the day, as part of the organising committee or as a sponsor of the event, please email the team at info@horshambotb.com.

days and nights quietly observing the frantic lives of those around him.

But Billy’s absence takes on a startling significance when a neighbour finds a note and the key to his flat.

Tim explained the reasons for writing these plays: “Social isolation is an increasing concern for everyone, whether it’s older people being “off-grid” or people choosing to disengage from realworld interaction through the pressures of modern life (i.e. social media, fear of crime, mental health etc). Of course, loneliness comes in many flavours, so the plays look at a group of people all struggling with their own forms of isolation and how they are forced to confront their issues.”

The premiere of The Truth and The Flats plays from March 19 at The Hawth in Crawley, transferring to The Capitol in Horsham on March 23.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray at The Capitol

01/03/19 Friday 16th September GIGNITE: Machina, Soho

The Overtures Dukes & Danny Dangerously The Shelley Arms Wildwood Golf & -Country Broadbridge Heath Club, Cranleigh 20:00 - 23:00 18:00 Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes THorsham Slammers Soul Band Sports Club - HorThe Barley Mow, Tandridge sham 19:30 - 23:00 20:00

Go Now: The Music of The Moody Blues The Capitol Theatre - Horsham 19:30 - 23:00 Saturday 17th Black Market September The REC Rooms Horsham Horsham Rocks Presents Horsham Bandstand, The 19:30 - 23:00

Carfax, Horsham 11:00 til 16:00 Nell Bryden The Capitol Theatre, HorHorsham Rocks Presents: Blue Mountain sham Carfax Bandstand 19:30 Horsham Larger Than Life Duo 13:00 - 15:00 Goffs Park Social Club, Poacher Crawley The Bedford - Horsham 20:30 20:00 - 23:00 Hounds of Sound Billingshurst Folk Club The Chapel - Heath Billingshurst Broadbridge Village 20:00 - Broadbridge 23:00 Centre, Heath Bootleg Blondie 20:00 The REC Rooms Quo-caine Horsham The Mulberry, 19:30 - 23:00 Goring 20:30 Long Time Gone Black Heart Angel The Malt Shovel Horsham The Malt Shovel, Horsham

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Sunday 18th 03/03/19 September The David Hay Band

South Saxon Beardsmen Queen’s Head, Barns Green Gathering Horsham The Malt Shovel, Horsham 16:00 - 19:00 12:00 til 18:00 Horsham Folk Club Normandy Centre Open Mic night Horsham The Shelley Arms, Broad19:45 -Heath 22:00 bridge 19:30 Riverboat Shuffle Horsham Sports Club, Horsham Open Mic 20:00 George & Dragon - Shipley

05/03/19 20:00 - 23:00

Tuesday 20th 06/03/19 September

Acoustic Open Showcase Acoustic Mic Night Queen’s Barns Green The Jolly Head, Tanners, StapleHorsham field 19:30 - 23:00 20:30 Ukulele Jam Blues Workshop The REC Rooms Northgate Horsham Community Cen20:00 - 23:00 tre, Crawley Open Mic 20:00 The Malt Open MicShovel Night Horsham The Royal Oak, Ifield 20:00 - 23:00 20:00 Acoustic showcases The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate 19:30

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Showcase Thursdays The REC Rooms Horsham

Wenesday 14th September Electric Jam Night Gig guide The Malt Shovel, Horsham kindly 20:30 supplied by Thursday 15th horshamrocks.co.uk September

Tilted Wig Productions are proud to present an exciting and bold new production of Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Coproduced with Churchill Theatre and Malvern Theatres, it will be showing in Horsham between 29 April and 4 May as part of its national Spring tour.

Jonathan Wrather, known for his roles on both stage and screen, will be joining the cast, taking the part of Lord Henry Wotton. Jonathan is best known to audiences recently for playing the controversial Pierce Harris in ITV’s Emmerdale for two years.

Other notable TV credits include Joe Carter in Coronation Street, Silent Witness and Casualty. He also has extensive stage and film credits. The cast also includes Gavin Fowler in the titular role of Dorian Gray. Gavin’s recent

credits include Troilus in Troilus and Cressida for the RSC. Further casting includes Daniel Goode as Basil Hallward, Kate Dobson as Sybil Vane, Adele James in the roles of Catherine Vane and Ellen Campbell and Phoebe Pryce as Lady Victoria Wotton. Samuel Townsend completes the cast as Boy/Romeo.

The play, based on the classic novel, celebrates Wilde’s wonderful language and will appeal to audiences old and new. It is adapted and directed by Séan Aydon, designed by Sarah Beaton with lighting by Matt Haskins and sound by Jon Mcleod.

The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a cultured, wealthy, and beautiful young man’s downfall through moral corruption and seduction. Dorian, who, fearing that his good looks would

fade as he grows old, wishes that a portrait painted of him could bear the burden of the ageing process, leaving him forever young. But at what cost...? Featuring Wilde’s famous wit and a stellar cast, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a fastpaced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat right up until the final scenes of the play - providing a really entertaining night out for all.

Katherine Senior of Tilted Wig Productions said: “The Picture of Dorian Gray will be the 21st show that Matthew and I have taken out on the road. We produced 19 shows for Creative Cow over its 10 years’ existence and now, under the banner of Tilted Wig Productions, The Picture of Dorian Gray will be our second production, following on from the success of Great Expectations last year. We

hope audiences will enjoy our classic re -telling of this famous novel as it still has such resonance with our modern day lives and with its utter timelessness should feel bang up to date.

“We have a great tour lined up with some fantastic venues.

Another first is to be producing this show with Churchill Theatre in Bromley, alongside Malvern Theatres, with whom we produced Great Expectations last year. We are thrilled to be working with these two theatres and welcoming our guest star Jonathan Wrather, to bring this timeless thriller to the regions”.

Performance: 29 April to 4 May 7.30pm (2.30pm Matinee), The Capitol Horsham. Tickets: From £21.50, available online: www. thecapitolhorsham.com or via the Capitol Box Office: 01403 750220.

Lee Mead – My Story: A Dream That Became A Reality Selected from thousands of performers, Lee Mead was thrust into the spotlight in 2007 to play the iconic role of “Joseph” in the West End, an incredible run that had to be extended to satisfy public demand to see Lee wear the coat of many colours!

From there, this young man’s career has been a never ending rollercoaster of differing engagements from stage to screen in the West End. Lee has appeared in such classic musicals as ‘Wicked’, ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ - to name just a few - and in television, ‘Casualty’ and ‘Holby city’ in which he still portrays “Lofty Chiltern”.

Lee has released five albums and appeared on countless others, including “The Best of Andrew Lloyd Web-

ber”.

This gentleman’s life has been a whirlwind of incredible achievements and now, for 2019, Lee wishes to give something back and invite his fans to join him for an intimate interview, completely stripped back, where Lee gets the opportunity to talk not only as Lee the showman, but also as Lee the man. Lee will talk about the magical moments, the highs the lows, the memories and, of course, the songs, the songs the audience love to hear. Just Lee, a grand piano and a pianist, showcasing the exquisite poignancy of his voice.

Performance: Sunday 24 March 7.30pm, The Capitol Horsham. Tickets: Available online: www. thecapitolhorsham.com or via the Capitol Box Office: 01403 750220.

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Hello Again: The Story of Neil Diamond

Hello Again - The Story of Neil Diamond, is coming to The Capitol in Horsham this month.

With a cast that can proudly boast past credits to include Michael Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Spice Girls, Bay City Rollers, Freddie Starr, Culture Club, The Drifters and many more, it’s no surprise that this show has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land. It’s also no surprise, when you consider the subject matter...

One Neil Leslie Diamond, born a star on 24 January 1941, in his early years an in-house songwriter at the now legendary Brill

Building, scoring his first solo hit in 1966. 50 years and over 125 Million records sold, his ongoing story carved deep in the annals of music history is one that must be told.

Enter Brooklyn Creed - dubbed The Voice of Diamond & The Salvation Band. Brooklyn carries huge expectation on his shoulders. Born with an uncannily similar timbre to his idol and an exceptional guitar player, Brooklyn soon sends any competition running home to their mothers.

The Salvation Band, great friends and one of the hottest live bands in the UK, hand pick specific live and studio versions

of Diamond’s performances under the critical gaze of MD/ Keyboard player Dave Jenkins to ensure absolute authenticity. Show creators/ producers, Darren Bazzoni and Juanita Diaz were absolutely insistent in keeping quality and consistency paramount throughout, employing one of the best Production teams in the business, Network Productions. Sound, lights & video are in safe hands with the crew responsible for numerous Smash Hit Productions.

From The Bang Years to the present day, you’ll soon find yourself singing along to all the hits, including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks, America and many more.

“Close your eyes and you could be in the presence of one Neil Leslie Diamond... a spellbinding recreation of a Neil Diamond concert.” - Nottingham Post “Absolutely Mesmerising” Steve le Fevre - Sky TV Performance: Thursday 28 March, 7.30pm, The Capitol Horsham.

Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

GO NOW! THE MUSIC OF THE MOODY BLUES

SOOTY’S MAGIC SHOW

JUAN MARTÍN IN CONCERT

LEO HOULDING: THE SPECTRE EXPEDITION

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK (15)

BOY ERASED (15)

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FAMILY FILM FUN: THE BOSS BABY (U)

MET OPERA LIVE: LA FILLE DU REGIMENT

FRIDAY 1 MARCH 7.30PM

SUNDAY 10 MARCH 7.30PM

SATURDAY 2 MARCH 11AM & 2.30PM

MONDAY 11 MARCH 7.30PM

WHAT’S ON AT THE CAPITOL Join BROOKLYN CREED & THE SALVATION BAND as they perform The World’s Greatest Celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond.

Thursday 28 March 7.30pm From The Bang Years to the present day you’ll soon find yourself singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks and America.

Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

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To the awards themselves then...and the winners, The best documentary category for over 18’s was won by Horsham Park Run, an inspiring story about how this activity has bought people together, directed by Mike Hibberd, a first time film maker! The under 18 award in this category went to Sussex Sights, a phenomenal piece of film, shot using a drone by Luke Whatley-Bigg.

It gave views of our County that could take your breath away!

Comedy is always a tricky one and both winners succeeded in their aims, quirky film “Sticks” won the over 18 award with a film that brings back memories of playing in the woods, this film the brainchild of director Syd Heather. The under 18 film in this category perfectly encapsulated the idea of creating a spoof with a dodgy soundtrack, poor dubbing and mistimed lines. Dark Triad by Jake Robinson certainly deserved its win.

The drama section was a tightly contested category and of the almost 500 films viewed by the judges for the event, it was drama that filled the majority so to come out victorious in this award was very special for the winners, in the over 18 category, The Waters edge came out on top, visually stunning and filmed predominantly underwater, this was more success for Nick Sneath who has steadily built up a successful portfolio. We spoke to Nick after the awards about what inspired him to make this film, “The underwater cinematographer, Rich Stevenson was the catalyst for the film. We’d worked together on an underwater commercial and he was keen to do another project.

Thematically, I wanted to create a claustrophobic environment where the lead actor was trapped underwater in a lake-the rest of the storyline revolved around that simple idea.”

In the Under 18 category, you couldn’t help but be moved by the fantastic ‘Til Tomorrow” by Mattie Boys, complimented by a Mattia Cuppeli soundtrack, it was hard not to feel immersed in the story that Mattie created. We caught up with him and asked him about his film, “ My inspiration for the film came from a number of things. Firstly I knew that I didn’t want a stereotypical lead, this led to me creating Charlie, a teenager but unlike most distant, grumpy teenagers, Charlie is loving and has plenty of time to spend with family and

friends and is very happy. To form the story I wanted to include a loss and then explore a domino effect whre one persons actions can affect the mood and actions of others. From this I formed the storyline.”

In the animation category, we saw “Flicker” take home the prize for over 18’s, a film by Conrad Moody it almost had the look and feel of Belle Vous Rendezvous with its beautifully illustrated scenes.

For the under 18’s and perhaps the biggest cheer of the night, The Bridge was successful in claiming the award. Created, animated and voiced by the Children from Maple walk and Faraday Schools it was a story filled with the imagination only a Child can posses but with some great one liners that made everybody laugh.

The final award of the evening was the Your District award, fims shot in the Horsham District that stood out amongst the many that were submitted. The over 18 award was claimed by the tension filled “Prey” a film that had you wondering what was going to happen next and ending in a way you may not have expected.

Directed by Eric Storey it was his first time creating a film.

Project Kino took the judges eye in the under 18 section for this category with its clever references to entering a film festival and winning, which as it happened came true for Tanbridge student Tom Gerrard.

Speaking to Jessica on stage, the Horsham District Council cabinet member for culture and leisure, Jonathan Chowen said, “A first for our District, it served as the perfect platform to shocase unique local talent in film making and to highlight many endearing features of our area, its landscape and communities.”

“It has created a blue print for future film festivals and will create a legacy from the Year of Culture long after the year of celebrations.”

A final word from the creator of the event, Geoff Cockwill, “To have achieved the massive number of entries-and of such high quality was fantastic. The event would not have been possible without the support of the Horsham District Year of Culture and we would like to thank everyone involved for supporting the festival.”

The 2020 event is already being planned so watch this space!

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U18 Best Documentary winner Luke Whaltley-Bigg

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O18 Best Your District winner Eric Storey & team

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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 18th February 2019 and 22nd 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 DC/19/0368 The White Horse Inn 23 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YE Garden refurbishment including new covered seating area (12.6 sq.m timber structure), new paving and new external lighting.

Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

Conservation Area.

DC/19/0421 Melbury 34 Richmond Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EG Erection of single storey rear extension, installation of 1 x dormer window to rear elevation at first floor level, 1 x dormer windows to rear elevation at second floor level, 1 x dormer window to side at second floor level and 2 x skylights to principle roofslope at second floor level.

(Amendments following approval of previous application DC/17/2675).

Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

DC/19/0380 Ransoms Station Road Pulborough West Sussex Variation of condition numbers: 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24 attached to DC/13/0970 (Proposed development to provide 9 x 2-bed flats with ancillary parking following the demolition of existing retail/residential premises) relating to times scales for submission and approval of details.

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

DC/19/0387 First and Second and Third Floors 55 West Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PL Internal alterations to facilitate use as Dentists surgery (Listed Building Consent).

Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

Conservation Area.

DC/19/0400 Lower Lodge Cottage The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BE Erection of a two storey side extension, infill of existing covered porch and internal remodelling.

Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way.

DC/19/0364 40 - 44 Brighton Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5BT Variation of conditions 7 and 10 on previously approved DC/15/1545 (Demolition of existing buildings and the construction of 14 residential units comprising 12 apartments and 2 semi-detached houses with associated landscaping and parking) Relating to development above slab level and points A and B on plan PD03 Revision C (retrospective) Reason for Advert: Major Development.

DC/19/0384 The Granary Old Wickhurst Lane Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3NA Replacement of existing softwood double glazed doors and windows with oak double glazed doors and windows (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0391 The Annexe The Granary Old Wickhurst Lane Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex Replace existing softwood double glazed doors and windows with oak double glazed doors and windows.

(Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0243 Crabtree Cottage Henfield Common South Henfield West Sussex BN5 9RS Erection of a two storey extension to eastern end of the dwelling.

Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0367 The White Horse Inn 23 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YE Garden refurbishment including new covered seating area (12.6 sq.m timber structure), new paving and new external lighting.

Reason for Advert: Conservation Area.

Listed Building.

DC/19/0116 35 Church Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YB Two storey extension to existing outbuilding to provide extended ancillary accommodation including open carport.

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

DC/19/0406 Furnace Barn Guildford Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QZ Erection of a detached garage.

Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0383 Land North and South of A272 East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QH Reserved matters application for housing Parcel H1 for the erection of six residential dwellings following approval of Outline application DC/13/0735 (as amended

by DC/15/0059), relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping.

Reason for Advert: Major Development.

DC/19/0325 Winterfold Farm Wimland Road Rusper Horsham West Sussex RH12 4QU Erection of a 60 x 25m indoor equestrian arena Reason for Advert: Major Development. The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0017 Little Gillmans Cottage Marringdean Road Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9HD Variation of conditions 6 and 7 on previously approved application number DC/16/1419 (Erection of 14 dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling) Relating to conditions 6 and 7 to be amended to read “pre-occupation” as opposed to “pre-commencement”.

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.

Stunning Grade II listed manor house comes to the market

The Clockhouse is a stunning Grade II listed manor house which is approached through impressive bespoke wrought iron electric gates opening onto a sweeping gravel driveway which provides extensive parking for cars.

The surrounding gardens and grounds of around 4 acres are a main feature of The Clockhouse.

Extensive areas of lawn, interspersed with a variety of shrubs and trees frame the lake and lead to the bridge over to the light woodland beyond. From the south facing terrace a rose covered walkway leads past the detached Elizabethan coach house and onto a more formal walled Elizabethan garden which is currently planted as a Kitchen Garden and lawn area.

The Coach House is a two-storey building which has planning permission for a 5-bedroom residen-

tial house with its own dedicated entrance & exit.

There is a separate fenced paddock which would be ideal for horses and hard standing to the side where a substantial stables/ barn could be installed.

The main house has been extended over the centuries to provide well-proportioned accommodation over 21 rooms. The main reception rooms in the Georgian Wing have been renovated to the original Georgian style with wallpapers hand printed from the original wooden blocks, and full-length sash windows which are both double aspects affording beautiful views of the garden and lake.

Access to the property is currently via the kitchen area which boasts the original solid oak beams, stone flooring and five door

Aga. The inglenook fireplace in the informal dining area is a stunning feature to the heart of the house.

The hallway has been panelled in catspaw oak and leads to a panelled entrance room.

A cinema room and further reception room lead from the hallway which then extends to the bottom of what is a beautiful Jacobean stair case and Georgian reception rooms.

The Sitting room is double aspect with high ceilings, original ceiling roses, cornices and an ornate hand carved marble fireplace.

The feeling of grandeur extends to the adjoining dining room which is perfect for more formal entertaining. The sash windows have been lovingly restored and the dĂŠcor has been reinstated for the period with hand printed wallpapers.

The staircase gives access to a split landing and the upstairs offers flexibility in terms of usage. The extensive window on the stairwell floods the landing with natural light. The current vendor utilises one of the rooms in the Georgian Wing as a library but this could be easily reinstated as bedroom.

The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite with a bath with toilet & Bidet complete with an additional room that could be a dressing room.

Further bedrooms are located off the main landing in the Medieval part of the house which is carpeted and has the original oak beams exposed.

One of the rooms is currently used as a living room with a vaulted beam ceiling and Georgian Etchings on a wall There is further evidence of the historical significance of the property within one of the bathrooms.

A Priest hole is readily accessible where the resident Catholic Priest would have hidden from Henry VIII`s soldiers in order not to be at risk.

Situation The Clockhouse is set in the beautiful Surrey countryside and is to the South of Capel, a much sought-after village. The property has direct access to a long public bridleway immediately outside the gates leading on to the beautiful fields and countryside in the surrounding area, which is ideal for families wishing to enjoy the country life or Equestrian enthusiasts.

Facilities in the village include a 16th century public house, shops, church, village hall, school and recreation ground, perfect for everyday needs.

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Trojan attack damages Horsham programme Saturday February 23 – South League – Premier – Division 2 Trojans 4 0 Horsham Men’s 1st XI Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham’s trip to Southampton was a tough one, both on the road and on the pitch.

Current runner up Trojans have conceded just 24 goals in 17 matches while scoring 63 themselves and last Saturday they showed Horsham how to fashion opportunist goals. Although Horsham had a strong second half, the damage had been done in the first. Trojans started as they meant to proceed, catching Horsham napping in the third minute, when a cross evaded the Horsham defenders, to require just a tap in. Horsham played themselves into the game and were in contention – until Trojans broke through to score again.

And, worse followed when the exercise was repeated to leave Horsham trailing 3-0 at the break, a score line restricted by an excellent performance from Joe Elgar in the Horsham goal.

Match day Coach Brian Humphreys’ interval talk impressed the need to maintain possession and control

play, which is what Horsham proceeded to do, taking up residence in Trojan’s half for much of the remainder of the match, despite two injuries – to key players Jean Marshall and Noah Chinn – reducing the squad. But, it is goals that count and, try as they certainly did, Horsham simply could not score and Trojans twisted the knife when, with Horsham committed to attack, they added a fourth goal from another breakaway move, Horsham Team Manager Al Campbell quipping: “It might be tough at the top, but it’s even tougher when you’re near the bottom playing the top!” Al added: “The boys played some great hockey in all areas of the park and were genuinely all over Trojans in the second half, but we’re lacking that clinical touch in front of goal and up against the tightest defence in the league that’s always going to be problematic.”

Horsham remain 10th, well clear of the bottom two clubs, Slough and Woking. And, another tough assignment beckons – runaway leaders Guildford visit on Saturday (noon pushback at Christ’s Hospital), the score line in the away fixture earlier in the season being best not repeated.

Horsham suffer one for sorrow Saturday February 23 – Investec Women’s League – Conference East Harleston Magpies Ladies 1 0 Horsham Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter November’s home match between the two mid table sides ended in a 2-2 draw when the Magpies were higher up the table, and last Saturday’s game was equally tight.

But, the almost 300 mile round trip to The Nest at Diss, Norfolk ended in the narrowest of defeats for Horsham, and, as the magpie rhyme has it, it was a case of one (goal) for sorrow. The sunny weather attracted a large crowd and Harleston started strongly, scoring early from a short corner rebound. Throughout the remainder of the first half Horsham defended well, keeping the deficit to 1-0 at the break.

Horsham pressed hard with control on the resumption, gaining short corners, but, in ebb and flow hockey, neither side could produce another goal, the somewhat relieved hosts successfully closing down the game, which was played in good spirit. Horsham

Ladies’ Captain Charlotte (CJ) White told the District Post: “We’ve had a long day! Unfortunately our slow first five minutes cost us a goal, and that was the only difference between us and Harleston Magpies. We played so well in the second half and a goal was coming, but we just didn’t have enough time.”

Horsham are now 7th, one point shy of Bedford, while Harleston are fifth. Hampstead & Westminster head the table from Wimbledon with Ipswich marooned at the bottom with just one point.

With five league games to play, Horsham have a tough two weekends ahead – this Saturday they welcome Hampstead & Westminster to Broadbridge Heath for a 15.30 push back before travelling to Wimbledon on March 9th.

It should be a little easier the following Saturday, when Ipswich come to Horsham ahead of a trip to Bedford (March 23rd) and third-placed Sevenoaks visiting for the final league game of the season on the 30th. In the reverse fixtures earlier this season, Horsham beat both Ipswich and Bedford, but were defeated by their other three forthcoming opponents.

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Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Cricket Club is delighted to announce that New Zealand fast bowler Jamie Brown has been contracted for the oncoming season.

Cricket Chairman Richard Marshall telling the District Post: “Jamie has put pen to paper and we’re pleased to further our association with New Zealand cricket – we’ve had good Kiwi players at the club who’ve enjoyed playing here as part of their development - Matt Henry was with us as a 19 year old and he went on to play for New Zealand’s

Black Caps and in English county cricket, including an excellent season for Kent last year.” Former Horsham cricketer Chris Nash – now with Nottinghamshire has played in New Zealand and Horsham’s recent Captain James Johnson also went there as part of the Club’s joint initiative with the New Zealand Association, Horsham’s Paul Baker adding: “We’ve got good contacts in New Zealand and Jamie comes highly recommended, so we’ve signed him up to spearhead our attack.”

Right arm quick bowler Brown will be 26 in June, he plays alongside some well known names for Auckland and has recently played for New Zealand A against

Bangladesh. He has a reputation as a competitive cricketer with a dangerous bouncer, commenting: “I try to bowl with as much energy as I can - I hit the deck hard and use my six-foot-four frame.

I’ve been working hard with the coaches on improving my skills (swing and variation) but I think my main attribute is a willingness to charge in hard from first ball to last and bowl a heavy nut.”

Jamie Brown may be a tough man on the field, but he also has a heart – not long ago, dressed in cricket whites, with a team mate, he hitch-hiked across country in New Zealand to raise funds for child health research, saying: “ My father did it with his brother a few years ago and big sister, Samantha, a year later. They said it was a fantastic cause to get behind and raise awareness, it was also a great opportunity to meet people, see the country and have a bit of fun – the reward for reaching out to my network of friends and family, and connecting with them with Cure Kids, which is an awesome charity. In Hamilton we met an inspiring young boy named Finn – he’d had two open heart surgeries before he was four months old.

Just makes you grateful for the family you have and determined to spread the word to help those who really need it. We dressed in cricket whites to appeal to New Zealand sports fans to persuade them to give us a lift!”

Horsham’s opening match in the 1st Central Sussex Cricket League Premier Division is at their Cricketfield Road Ground on Saturday May 4th, against Eastbourne - last year’s runner up.

Big win re-boots Horsham YMCA’s challenge Saturday February 23 – Southern Combination Football League – Premier Division Eastbourne Town 1 4 Horsham YMCA Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter After a disappointing run earlier this year, this was the result that YMCA had been waiting for – not just for the three points, but to re-confirm that, at full strength they are a force to be reckoned with, and worthy contenders for a play off spot.

Eastbourne Town are a useful side – third in the table, one place above YM, yet YM beat them 5-1 in October’s home fixture and also did the double against them last year. And, Manager Peter Buckland told the District Post: “At the Saffrons last Saturday the boys put in a brilliant performance – everything about it was good – all 11 players contributed their A game.” Dean Bown, fully fit after injury, got YM off to an ideal start with a goal in the fifth minute, Alex Barbary then put-

ting them two up. Controversy followed when Eastbourne were awarded two penalties in as many minutes, Zac Attwood converted the first, but YM felt that justice was done

when the second was stopped by the post, the break coming with YM 2-1 to the good.

The first half was relatively even, but YM romped the second, Dean Bown scoring in the 71st minute after being set up by Jack Ryder before Ryder himself buried the game with a goal of his own, Peter Buckland telling us: “It was great to have all the players

available at last: it makes all the difference to be able to play in our best formation. We’ve been hit hard by injuries, but our players are returning at just the right time – the business end of the season.

We really blitzed the second half today – everyone played well but I give special praise to Dean Bown and Jack Ryder. We’re now right back in contention, one point behind Eastbourne Town and four adrift of Newhaven, who lost again on Saturday. What was really pleasing was seeing the YM players clapped off by the large crowd and hearing the home supporters say that they’d just witnessed the best showing from any visiting side this season. I’m not taking anything for granted, but if we keep playing like that then we could get back up to second. We’ll be training hard during the week before we go back to Eastbourne on Saturday to take on Little Common (18th).” Meanwhile, Chichester City is nine points clear at the top of the table, with Arundel shading Eastbourne United at the bottom.

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Saturday February 23 – The Bostik League – South East Division Whitstable Town 0 3 Horsham

Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Whitstable came back into the Bostik South East Division this season and, although they occupy the penultimate spot in the table and have been struggling for wins, their 13 draws from 25 games – including one against third-placed Hastings United the week before – suggested that they might be difficult to

beat.

But, returning to Whitstable’s Belmont Ground for the first time in almost five years, Horsham completed a routine, trouble free win, taking them up to second, firmly in play-off territory, after fellow contenders Ashford Town and Hastings both lost. Horsham beat the Oystermen 4-0 at Lancing in December, and, in sunny spring-like weather, last Saturday’s game started in the best possible way, Chris Smith scoring in the opening seconds, collecting a long through ball and getting it past Whitstable keeper

Dan Eason from a tight angle. Lee Harding then troubled the home defence before Josh Pelling in the Horsham goal had to be alert to clear a testing cross, Stuart West heading wide from the resultant corner. Horsham felt they might have had a penalty when Smith was man-handled in the area, but play continued. With the Hornets in charge, a rare Whitstable attack created a real opportunity midway through the half, but Louis Sprosen was off target.

Horsham promptly responded with their second goal, Harding completing after pinball action in

the box despite colliding with the woodwork. It could have got even better, but Smith’s shot sailed over. However, the Hornets did not have long to wait for their third goal when, just before the break, a pressurised build up led to West handling Jack Brivio’s shot, Smith beating Eason from the spot. Horsham were not quite done, but, with the half time whistle beckoning, Harding was unable to latch onto Steve Metcalf’s supply.

Comfortably ahead, Horsham embarked on a damage limitation exercise in the second half

– early chances were created, but Harding was twice unable to get past Eason and Keiran Lavery header sent a corner wide.

With another game following three days after the Whitstable visit, Hornets Manager Dom Di Paola rang the changes, including bringing on impressive new signing Dan Hogan. While Harding and Smith kept Eason busy, his Horsham counterpart Pelling was virtually redundant at the other end as Horsham eased through to their comfortable victory.

Odd goal in five thwarts energetic YMCA Wednesday February 20 – Peter Bentley Challenge Cup – Semi Final Horsham YMCA 2 3 AFC Uckfield Town Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter On a mild evening on neutral Shoreham territory, Horsham YMCA had the majority of first half possession, only to be undone in the second by a spirited Uckfield side fresh from overcoming Broadbridge Heath 6-1 the previous Saturday.

The evening started badly for YM when both Dan Mobsby and Luke Donaldson, coming back from injury were forced to pull out because of damage inflicted in the warm up. YM, though, almost drew first blood when Jack Hartley unleashed a hook shot, before Uckfield’s Dee Okojie broke

through but was off target. A YM long corner was then headed wide, followed by Hartley pursuing goal - only to be blocked – and Dean Bown setting up Tony Nwachukwu, who fired over. YM were calling the shots, but they were reprieved when, with Aaron Jeal stranded out of goal, Matt Mclean unaccountably contrived to miss from very close range. YM re-applied pressure with Hartley and Bown having shots negated, but Jeal had to rush out to avert a stray Uckfield attack, until, in the 34th minute, Ollie Gill connected with a diving header, attempting to put the ball out but inadvertently beating Jeal to give Uckfield the lead. However, within three minutes YM equalised, Bown ending his long dry spell with a well taken goal. Just before half time YM were relieved when Callum Smith failed to maximise a golden opportunity, the score remaining

1-1 at the break.

Resuming, an unthreateninglooking shot from Bailo Camara defeated Jeal’s dive to dribble in off the post, restoring Uckfield’s lead. Lack of side netting necessitated constant retrieval of the ball from the adjacent field amid increasingly gloomy conditions under the patchy lighting, but this did not deter Uckfield, who put YM under the cosh with five corners in quick succession, with Jeal in the thick of the action, twice punching clear and saving with his outstretched foot on another occasion, and, a close call was deflected onto the top netting. But, YM might also have scored, Bown’s lob being headed off the line. Another random YM attack was put wide, Uckfield breaking away for Smith to get the goal of the match with a clean strike on the run, putting Uckfield 3-1 up with 23 minutes

of normal time remaining. Soon afterwards, YM thought they had reduced the deficit, yet, although Luke Gedling’s goal was ruled offside, they did not have long to wait for their second goal,

In my 40 years of football I’ve never known such injury problems substitute Jack Ryder heading in.

Revitalised, YM earned a corner, before they were caught offside again, Ryder subsequently heading over. YM Captain Dean Carden called for “A bit of magic in the last 10 minutes”, and then, with

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five minutes left: “Come on lads, don’t give it up!” YM displayed plenty of energy and commitment, but could not conjure up the elusive equaliser, two late Uckfield corners keeping play at the other end as time evaporated.

YM got through to the Peter Bentley Final last year and won the John O’Hara Cup (the predecessor of the Peter Bentley Cup) four times, but it was another case of ‘so near, yet so far’, the senior side last lifting silverware five years ago. Post match YM Manager Peter Bentley told the District Post: “In my 40 years of football I’ve never known such injury problems – apart from late withdrawals, Adam Hunt had to come off, its so frustrating having to keep changing formation because it takes a while to settle down again, meanwhile the game is proceeding. We gave it our best shot, defending well, but Uckfield are a handy side.”

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Photos by John Lines Tuesday February 26 – The Bostik League – South East Division East Grinstead Town 0 0 Horsham

Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham secured a point to retain their runner up spot in the tightly bunched top of the table, two points clear of Hastings United, who were beaten by East Grinstead the previous Saturday.

But, it was an unexpectedly

disappointing, stalemate affair at East Court on Tuesday, belying the reputation of local derbies as tense and exciting games implied by the concept of the Wasps v The Hornets. In October’s reverse – home – fixture Horsham beat East Grinstead 3-1, but this time both defences neutralised attacks with few goal scoring opportunities created, Horsham notching up a hat trick of clean sheets to go undefeated in their last six games, having lost only once this year. After a prolonged session in the middle

of the pitch, Horsham did manage to break through, but, following an encouraging build up, George Hayward’s strike sailed harmlessly over the bar. Then, an East Grinstead free kick was safely gathered

by Horsham keeper Josh Pelling before a set piece for the Hornets was also squandered, the interval arriving with an appropriate nil-nil score line.

The second half continued in similar vein, until mid-way through, the courageous onrushing Pelling snuffed out a real chance

for East Grinstead to go ahead.

Grinstead then headed wide as the contest became increasingly physical. The only remaining action of note came when Pelling safely gathered a shot directed to him, ending the scrappy, best forgotten match.

On Saturday, with nine games left, Horsham return to their temporary Lancing home to welcome 11th in the table Hythe Town, whom they beat 4-2 in Kent in December. After the Hythe game the Hornets have a tough as-

signment with a visit to runaway leaders Cray Wanderers, then, six of their remaining fixtures are against teams in the bottom half of the table. This season Horsham have despatched good sides in the league and cup – including inflicting Cray Wanderers’ only league defeat – but have sometimes struggled against teams that they might have been expected to beat, so, every game is equally important if the Hornets are to secure a much-coveted play-off spot.

Heath return home with determined win Saturday February 23 Southern Combination Football League Premier Division Broadbridge Heath 3 1 Peacehaven & Telscombe Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Broadbridge Heath, now eighth in the tightly bunched upper table, bounced back from their drubbing at the hands of AFC Uckfield Town last week with a well-deserved win against Peacehaven & Telscombe in beautiful weather at the Leisure Centre last Saturday.

George Cousins, returning for Heath after missing the Uckfield game, got the Bears off to a great start with a goal in the eighth minute. Heath were enjoying the majority of possession, but Peacehaven had their moments, a short range strike was saved by keeper Keiron Thorp’s feet, before he pushed away the rebound.

Cousins got through again before over-running the ball, Peacehaven keeper Lawrence Sanded rushing out to smother, and then catch, further Heath forays. With Heath nullifying subsequent random Peacehaven attacks, the visitors fired over three times before a home corner was followed, just before the break, by Peacehaven’s best chance, only for Sidney Adams to sear the crossbar.

Resuming 1-0 up, an early Heath corner came to nothing, ahead of some unseemly pushing and shoving when Ollie Moore tried unsuccessfully to break through down the left. Peacehaven, though, did soon have something tangible to worry about when Jamie Taylor penetrated the defence in the 59th minute to double Heath’s lead.

Peacehaven responded with threatening build ups, but keeper Kieron Thorp kept

them at bay and, when action reverted to the other end, Devon Fender found himself in

open space at close quarters with Sanded out of position, but somehow contrived to put the ball into the side netting. Peacehaven then scored, unattended sub Callum Hart firing home. Suddenly, Peacehaven, pressing for an equaliser, started to run Heath ragged, Cousins, though, was able to unleash a blast, but it went harmlessly over. For ten minutes Peacehaven subs were causing havoc with Heath scrambling the ball clear from wave after wave of attacks, a free kick crashing into the wall. But, Heath held firm and when an uncleared incursion came back out to Ollie Moore, his clean strike from 35 yards put the result

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