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You may have recently seen our online post about the works taking place in the Broadbridge Heath area. With the West Sussex County Council scheme set to cost £2million, there were many voices of concern when we shared the news via social media.

After reading your comments and increase Existing Broadbridge Heaththe traffic and numbers of having some queries of our(former own we A264 vehicles travelling through village? bypass / A281) contacted the Council with some A1.“We expect traffic levels to to be downgraded and questions and promptly received a drop in the village, especially on renamed as thethe C622 reply. Billingshurst Road section, and We began by asking about access there will be post-opening monifor residents of the village, once toring on routes through the village the new works are complete. to check traffic flow and speed. Q1.It would appear based on the The proposed scheme and illustration provided, the quickest downgrading of the old Broadbridge route for residents of Broadbridge Heath bypass was agreed through Heath to travel to town & Tesco, the planning application for the would be via Billingshurst Road/Old West of Horsham housing area and Guildford Road, wouldn’t this then the recent Neighbourhood Centre.

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The highway scheme reflects the need to remove through traffic on the existing route to the new link road and junction construction on the A24. During the West Sussex Highways construction works there is a need to close the road (to build the scheme and for workforce protection) and this is to ensure through traffic is not diverted through the village (bus access only will be maintained on Billingshurst Road). Access to Tesco will be via the A24 Farthings Hill junction.

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Q2.With the alternate routes adding to journey time, increasing costs for drivers and in some peoPedestrian crossings ples view, adding to their carbon footprint, are improvements they less likely to be something people would use? A.2 Removal of through traffic (between the A281, A264 and A24) to the new link (which was built to cater for the closure of the Old Bypass) will improve the environment within the village and also allow for improved connections for walking and cycling. More on pg2

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Decreases in traffic at A24 Farthings Hill (once the old bypass is closed) will allow local vehicles to exit Old Guildford Road more easily. Q3. For commuters travelling from Horsham town in the direction of Guildford, the quickest route still seems to be through Broadbridge Heath village, again increasing the flow of traffic and increasing congestion. Is this the case? A3. Through traffic to the A281

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and A264 will be signed to the A24 and the new link road and not through Broadbridge Heath Village. We would also like to add that there was full discussion with the Parish Council and Horsham District Council on the proposals. We would like to thank West Sussex County Council for their prompt reply and urge any residents to visit http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/broadbridgeheath for any further information

Horsham District Council is set to launch new starter bike rides to help adults who are looking to develop cycling skills or regain confidence in cycling. Two free safe and supported starter bike rides are to be run in Horsham Park in April and June by volunteer ride leaders linked to the Council’s sports development team. Once the attendees have completed their starter ride session they may then want to have a go at the more extended group rides available through the Horsham District Health Rides Programme. The starter rides will run on Wednesdays on 3 April and 5 June, both starting at 10am and taking around one hour in the company of trained ride leaders. Those who wish to register for the starter rides, please contact Ian Ford by email: Ian.ford@ horsham.gov.uk or, for queries, phone: 07764 146338. Alternative-

ly, please visit: https://hdsd.org. uk/Inclusive-Activities/horshamdistrict-health-rides Anyone without a bike, please mention this when registering, as spare ones can be provided. For people for whom the dates/ times do not suit, there may be a chance to organise additional and bespoke sessions if you let organisers know your needs. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Community and Culture, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, said: “I am really pleased that we are providing these opportunities for people to start cycling and enjoy the many benefits it has to offer. “Benefits include a great health and fitness boost with low associated joint impact, but also a fantastic chance to meet and socialise with new people and take in some of the fantastic countryside that the Horsham District has to offer. “

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Fashion retailer Next opened the doors to its new Swan Walk store today and customers were quick to seek out a bargain or relax in the Costa Coffee that accompanies it. Store Manager Jamie Allen told The District Post, “We are very excited about our new store, its been very hard work to get to where we are today but thanks to the amazing team we have done it. Without them it wouldn’t have been possible.” A wander around the venue shows a well merchandised, appealing store that aims to continue with the high standards its predecessor had set. As we head upstairs Jamie shows me the Home department, “ It is the first time a Next in Horsham has had a home department so we are really proud of that.” He

says. The Costa is busy and it kind of plays down the myth that we don’t need another coffee shop in town as there are plenty of people enjoying something to drink or eat whilst they take a break from shopping. The others in town also appeared to be doing well too. The level of custom is as expected on a shops opening day, with a constant stream of people visiting. One shopper telling me, “I really like this one, I prefer it to when it was on West Street, it looks nicer and I really like the coffee shop.” Another, browsing the Children’s department told me, “It is really good, so much to look at, I love I can get a coffee upstairs too.” The shop will be open 7 days a week. Why not pay them a visit.

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Horsham Schools Dance Festival returns

Over 350 pupils, from 17 Horsham District schools, took part in the Horsham District Schools Dance Festival 2019 across two nights this week at The Capitol in Horsham. The dance festival had returned to Horsham due to funding from the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 and, with two sell out nights, it was a sure fire success. Hundreds of hours of rehearsals and preparation came to fruition on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19

March, with performances from children aged four and upwards. The dances followed themes such as ‘Follow the Swallow’ by Shipley CE Primary School, inspired by the book of the same name by Year of Culture patron Julia Donaldson CBE, and a striking performance by Collyer’s students inspired by the Carfax in Horsham. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, said:

“It really is a joy to watch your children performing in events such as these and I am delighted that this show has returned to its home in Horsham. “For so many young people to take the time to rehearse and perform such an impressive array of dances is truly inspiring. “The work which has gone in from teachers and students is really something be admired and treasured. Well done all on your involvement.”

Paula Kitchener, who organises the event voluntarily, said: “‘It was so wonderful being able to come back to Horsham from Crawley as it’s a Horsham District schools event. “All of the children taking part did incredibly well, they did us all very proud.” Schools involved in the event were – Arunside School, Billingshurst Primary School, College of Richard Collyer, Greenway

Academy, Kingslea Primary School, Leechpool Primary School, Northolmes School, Queen Elizabeth II School, Rusper Primary School, Shelley Primary School, Shipley C of E Primary School, St Mary’s C of E School, St Robert Southwell Catholic Primary School, Southwater Junior Academy, Tanbridge House School, Warnham C of E Primary School and Wisborough Green Primary School.

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Horsham Labour launches housing manifesto: ‘Somewhere to Call Home’

Horsham Labour has launched its housing manifesto ahead of the local elections in May. The manifesto highlights the importance of ensuring that the planning process delivers in the interest of the local community. Their plan will address the Conservatives’ record on housing which Labour views as one of failure on all fronts at both local and national government level: “This failure has resulted in a local

housing and infrastructure crisis which now desperately needs to be addressed. “Horsham needs a council that will help tackle our community’s housing problem, will build more affordable homes, end rough sleeping and ensure everyone has a secure, affordable place to call home. But it is not only about housing, it is about creating sustainable communities which ensures that as more homes are

built the infrastructure including schools, hospitals, GP surgeries and transport systems are put in place to meet the needs of our growing community at the outset and are all part of the planning process. “Whilst the Tories locally have no plan to fix the housing crisis, the Labour Party if elected to run Horsham District Council in May will ensure all developments have as a minimum 50% affordable

homes. This must include a mixture of homes with social rents, shared ownership and supported living schemes. “Making the delivery of affordable housing its number one priority after years of Conservative indifference will significantly reduce the length of time that applicants on the housing register have to wait for a decent home. This will enable the council to review the eligibility criteria for applications to the housing register, so that many more local people and young families will be able to access a home that they can afford.” The manifesto highlights Labour’s commitment to invest in support services that help the homeless to find secure accommodation and to address other challenges in their lives, so that they can put down roots in our local community and develop a positive future. In the manifesto, Horsham Labours state “we believe it’s unacceptable that in an area as affluent as Horsham, people are forced to sleep on the streets because they have nowhere else to go.” David Hide, Chair of Horsham Labour said: “We will work with developers and other local part-

ners to ensure sustainable communities are built, both in terms of affordability and the environment, however, if a developer wants to build in Horsham and their plans do not comply with the policies containedwith the council’s own local plan, Labour councillors will not be afraid to turn down their planning applications.” Cameron McGillivray, Horsham Labour’s campaign coordinator, said: “For too long the Tories have ignored the issues raised by the people of Horsham. The Tory record on housing and infrastructure in Horsham has been a complete disaster. Labour councillors elected in May will put the interests of local people before the property developers.” Carol Hayton, a lifelong housing campaigner who wrote the document said: “The Tories have failed to build the homes that our community needs and instead have delivered thousands of unaffordable houses, and in the process has delivered both a housing and infrastructure crisis. Labour is the only party in Horsham that has consistently held the council to account on this issue and is committed to finding solutions to end the crisis. “

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Sussex Food and Drink Awards Finalists 2019 announced Several Horsham businesses have found themselves on the list of nominees for the prestigious Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2019. In a competition that showcases the best in local food and drink talent, these awards are much sought after by those in the trade. Last year the Horsham District saw four winners in New Street Butchers, Bookham Harrison Farms, The Artisan Bakehouse and The Sussex Produce Company. Can that total be eclipsed at the 2019 event? To be hosted by Sally Gun-

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nell OBE alongside Danny PIke from BBC Sussex, the event is a black tie affair not to be missed. Complete with a 7 course buffet and a Sussex bubbly and ale reception you may want to get your reservation in now! The nominees from Horsham are: Jengers Craft Bakery Trenchmore Farm Jeremy’s Two SK Hutchings Butchers Pollyanna’s Kitchen Garlic Wood Farm Mann and Moore

Council crackdown on highways littering Horsham District Council is set to launch a major crackdown on highways littering by introducing unannounced days of enforcement action in key problem areas. The Council currently faces an ongoing battle with litter being strewn on the roadside across the Horsham District. The appearance of litter on roadsides is a blight on our environment and its clearance currently costs local taxpayers around £130,000 a year. Having the power to take enforcement action, the Council has now decided to undertake

unannounced days of enforcement activity which will see the use of dash camera footage in order to catch culprits, enabling it to issue Fixed Penalty Notices or to prosecute - dependent upon the severity of the offence, which could entail fines of up to £2,500 plus a criminal record. Commenting on the situation, Horsham District Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling and Cleansing, Cllr Philip Circus, said: “Littering is a crime which not only causes a terrible eyesore for people, but damages the environment and leaves tax payers out of pocket, which is not acceptable.

“We are launching this crackdown in worst hit areas to catch those responsible and by putting in place robust enforcement to prevent littering.” The Council also asks that if road users or members of the public spot offenders littering, or fly tipping, they should report incidents to them by going to the Council’s website or alternatively supply the Council with Dash Cam footage where possible. If you spot it, please report it at: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/ bins/reportit/fly-tipping-andfly-posting or by calling 01403 733144.

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Horsham Lions 8th Swimarathon raises funds for The Jigsaw Trust

Whilst it was a dull day outside on Sunday 17 March, inside the swimming pool at Pavilions in the Park the atmosphere was electric. It was a day of when records for the event were being broken and one of great achievement all round. For the very first time the maximum number of 40 teams was able to take part, covering individuals of all ages and numerous organisations took part, swimming 4320 lengths in

the 25 metre main pool, beating the 2017record by some distance. This is equal to 108000 metres or 72 metric miles, again beating all of last year in overall distance. In addition Councillor Peter Burgess, Chair of Horsham District Council attended and welcomed all the participating teams and supporters and officially opened the event. In addition Jeremy Quinn our local Member of Parliament was also able to attend and assisted in presenting

the medals to all participating swimmers. It was another outstanding day, well attended by everyone having an interest in the event, their families, friends and support groups. Hats off to our disabled swimmers who were just as remarkable in their efforts to compete with the best of them. A big thank you to the Disabled Teams and 2 from Silver Swimmers teams for being there, for taking part and for doing just a

great job of it. A big thanks to all 240 swimmers for making it what it was, a great day out and memorable occasion for all of us. The Swimarathon is always held for charity and this year, another record was the amount of £ 12,377.15 pounds, was pledged, which is a record in itself. Half of this amount will go to the team’s nominated good causes, which includes three other local Charities. The other 50% goes to our chosen Charity with a small proportion to Horsham Lions local good causes.

This year’s event our chosen Charity is – The Jigsaw Trust, which supports for 65 children between 4 and 19 years of age who have autism and 31 adults with autism at for Long Life Learning. The donation from Horsham Lions Club will go towards equipment for a new play area and new I T equipment. Other sponsorship monies will be distributed between xxx local organisations and charities chosen by the participating teams.

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Generous Grant From Sussex Masons Weald staff take up Helps Local Charity To Keep Cool 3 Peaks Challenge Seven members of staff at The Weald School are going to tackle the three mountains in England, Scotland and Wales in 24 hours, in aid of the school’s own charity, Classrooms for Kenya. Mr Charles, Mrs Glanville, Ms Hempenstall, Ms Martin, Mr Sladden, Ms McKenna and Mr Robinson have set themselves the challenge to be completed over the Easter weekend. The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of the British Isles. The total walking distance is 37km and the total ascent is 3064

Sussex Masons have awarded the Mary How Trust a generous grant under their ‘Sussex For Sussex’ fund to support a much-needed improvement to the charity’s health screening rooms. The grant of over £8,000 has enabled the Mary How Trust to start a long-awaited air conditioning installation. The charity’s screening rooms reach uncomfortably high temperatures throughout the spring and summer months, which affects the wellbeing not just of the clinical team and staff, but especially of the charity’s volunteers

and health screening clients. Peter Lawson, charity steward of St Mary of the Harbour Lodge, which supported the charity’s grant application, explained: “We all know how important the early detection and prevention of cancer is, and we’re very supportive of the Mary How Trust’s health screening service. We’ve been delighted to help the charity to conduct its life-saving screenings in a more comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment.” Representatives of Sussex Masons, St Mary of the Harbour Lodge,

and Thomas à Becket Lodge, which also supported the grant application, presented the cheque to the Mary How Trust’s finance director, James Ross, and fundraising manager, Roanne Moore. James Ross thanked everyone for their support, and said the grant will give an immediate and lasting benefit to the men and women who come to the Mary How Trust to check up on their health. The air conditioning project has also been supported by gifts from other generous donors.

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metres. In July, a team of staff and students from The Weald will be heading to Kitale in Western Kenya in order to support education by building new classroom buildings for impoverished schools. This year, they aim to build six new classrooms in three different schools and hope to raise an ambitious £36,000 to achieve this goal. If you are able to support The Weald School’s 3 Peaks 3 Classroom team, please visit: https:// uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ Team/3Peaks3Classrooms

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Rusper School celebrates British Science Week

On Tuesday 12 March, Rusper Primary School hosted a ‘Science in the Community Day’ to help pupils understand the relevance of the science they learn in school to a range of every day jobs carried out by parents and others within the local community. During the day, KS1 and KS2 pupils played a ‘Guess Who’ style game, using voting handsets to match key scientific statements and fact cards with a range of jobs, including: ambulance crew, bee keeper, chef, cleaner, firefighter, holistic practitioner, midwife, physiotherapist, police detective, teacher, vet and water treatment specialist. Pupils then had the opportunity to talk to parents, and other members of the village community who attended, before guessing who does each job.

The day piloted a new science learning resource being created for staff and students at the school by Dr Nikki Osborne (a scientist and parent at the school). This project has been made possible thanks to a Kick Start funding grant from the British Science Association for British Science Week. “The funding for this project is enabling us to develop a truly unique resource to enhance pupil engagement with their science learning and deepen their understanding of the range of jobs that require the application of scientific knowledge” Mr Nick Avey - Head Teacher, Rusper Primary School. “The community support for this project has been amazing, from individuals telling us about their roles, to Father Nick Flint of Rusper Church who has created some great artwork illustrating a range of jobs. To date we have created resources for 14 jobs, but the plan is for the finished resource to include many more.” Dr Nikki Osborne, Responsible Research in Practice Ltd. If you would like more information about the project, or to enquire about supporting and/or getting involved in this community science project, please contact: head@rusper.w-sussex. sch.uk

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Collyer’s students helped with career journeys

Collyer’s welcomed Caribtours MD, Paul Cleary, to the college for a session with students focussing on employability. Kensington based Caribtours specialise in luxury tailor-made holidays to locations across the globe, including the Caribbean. Paul took part in a TV style Q&A with students, focussing on his meteoric career journey in the travel industry. He also gave a candid and fascinating insight into life in the world of travel,

together with advice about how students can be employable in the future. Lucy Hargreaves, Collyer’s Employability Programme Coordinator, said: “It was incredibly generous of Paul to accept our invitation and give up so much of his valuable time to prepare for and take part in today’s session; our students really enjoyed the lively Q&A.” The second-year students who attended the session were those

currently studying the innovative Employability Programme at Collyer’s. The course, taught by deputy principal Steve Martell, has been uniquely designed by the college to help students into the world of work with the help of taught sessions, workshops, trips and a host of inspiring special guests. Steve Martell asked Paul about life as a top MD, why he’d chosen his career path and his role models. Steve said: “Massive thanks to Paul. He’s incredibly humble about his success story, which is so refreshing. Paul’s also hugely inspiring and our lovely students confidently asked really intelligent questions, which was great to see.” Second year student Taylor Longhurst, who, alongside his A-levels, is studying the Employability course at Collyer’s, said: “Paul was an amazing guest! The session was really helpful for the future.” Paul, who was impressed with the Employability Programme, the students and their questions, said: “They were a great bunch, a credit to the college. They were all really engaged and involved. I enjoyed my time with them and hope that they may have gleaned something of interest from the session”

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Horsham District’s Literary Life Collected, Portrayed, Displayed horsham museum It was not what he wrote, but how he promoted, designed and sold the books that mark out Southwater born Bernard Lintott as a revolutionary giant in the 18th century world of literature. Friend of the century’s leading poet, Alexander Pope, who was also friends of the Caryll family owners of West Grinstead manor, where Pope would write his celebrated Rape of Lock, three generations of Lintots (who changed their Sussex spelling of their name to a London version) would dominate the world of print. This is just one of the many stories told in the new temporary exhibition Horsham District’s Literary Life - Collected, Portrayed, Displayed at Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum & Art Gallery. The exhibition celebrates the rich and varied literary life of the District through manuscripts, books, paintings, even a sampler, as well as stunning examples of Victorian calligraphy. Interspersed amongst the books written by Belloc, Blatchford, Blunt and a host of others, are aspects of the written word from earliest writings to paintings of readers to attractive bindings. Opening on 30 March, as part of the District’s Year of Culture, the exhibition will concentrate on the written word by authors who have lived in, or were born in, the District or where there is a Horsham District connection. Thanks to the funding from the V & A Purchase Grant Fund, the Museum will be displaying a heavily annotated edition of Sussex, by Hilaire Belloc as well as a watercolour by the artist Wilfrid Ball who illustrated the

work. The book, published in the Edwardian era, delighted readers as it explored the heritage of the county, just as the beautiful first edition of A Sussex Alphabet by Eleanor Farjeon, which not only contains verses about places in Horsham District, but is also full of charming woodcuts. One of only 220 copies, it was acquired for this exhibition, as Eleanor lived for a short while in Amberley which features under the letter Y for the poem You. Today, Eleanor is known worldwide for her poem Morning has Broken, sung as a hymn of the same name by generations of school children and turned into a popular song in the 1970s by Cat Stevens. William Browne was an author in the age of Shakespeare and, at the time, as well known. His fame was resurrected by the English romantic poets who celebrated his unfinished poem Britannia Pastorals (1613/1614). A copy of this book will be on display, as William lived, at one time, at Denne House, where his three children were born, having married Timothy Eversfield. Also on display will be Hammond Innes’ own collection of his books bound in rich red Morocco leather, a birthday present from his publisher. Hammond, born in Clarence Road, Horsham, became a very popular author, as was James Herbert, who lived at Woodmancote and whose life in the Henfield village is illustrated by a signed copy of one of his many books. The exhibition will also feature the fascinating subject of the book collector. The District can boast of two bibliophiles, a century apart. Robert Curzon, owner of Parham house, went out book hunting amongst the monasteries of the Levant. His exploits, as well as discovering and preserving important books, became the basis of a Victorian best seller.

The family copy of the Visits to Monasteries in the Levant will be on display, amongst other items, thanks to a loan from The Parham Park Trust. The other collector, Major John Abbey, who lived in nearby Storrington, built one of the most important book collections of the 20th century. The passion of the book collector will be humorously displayed,

not through a collection of books but, by a brilliant paper sculpture, The Book Collector by artist Su Blackwell, which has been loaned to the Museum especially for this fascinating and unusual exhibition. Horsham District’s Literary Life - Collected, Portrayed, Displayed is a fascinating and unusual look at the written word

in the District; It will surprise and delight as it explores the unusual connections and stories of over 400 years of literary culture. It opens on 30 March and runs till 22 June 2019. For more information, please see www. horshammuseum.org. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Free Admission.

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Local Practice Celebrates One Year Since Opening Flagship Hospital

Leading West Sussex veterinary practice, Arun Veterinary Group, is celebrating the first anniversary of the opening of its state of the art hospital in Storrington with the announcement of a special accolade from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The long standing, family-style vets has become the first practice in West Sussex to achieve the combined accreditation ‘Hospital and Emergency and Critical Care’ status through the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Arun Veterinary Group owner, Matt Gittings, said: “Clinical excellence is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we choose to fully participate in this voluntary industry standards programme. Just as Ofsted inspects schools, the

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RCVS recognises excellence in veterinary practice and the fact that we have the most comprehensive accreditation in West Sussex is the best anniversary present we could hope for. “Participation in the scheme demonstrates the highest level of accountability and dedication to pet health, indicating a practice that values honesty and transparency with its clients, and the industry overall. We always encourage existing and potential clients to make an appointment to view our facilities and meet members of our long standing, expert team so they can discover for themselves the standards that have made this accreditation possible.” Gittings attributes the recent recognition to three things - state

of the art facilities, remaining an independent practice and good old fashioned teamwork. He said: “By day, Arun Veterinary Group’s team delivers clinical excellence with a personal touch; trust, good communication and traditional values are all integral to the ethos of our working family. As we’re independent, we have the freedom to tailor the most appropriate treatments, adapt quickly, and always strive for the highest possible outcome. By night, the dedicated South Downs Emergency Vets team seamlessly takes over to closely monitor inpatients and provide emergency and critical care for the pets of West Sussex. “This arrangement enables both teams to provide expert continuous care, not just for our Storrington hospital patients, but also for our locations in Ashington, Pulborough and Westergate. It’s important to note that South Downs Emergency Vets is operated separately to Arun Veterinary Group so, regardless of where a pet is registered for daytime care, the service is available to everyone in the event of an emergency.” Arun Veterinary Group has enjoyed a long association with West Sussex with a legacy that harks back to 1920 when the original founder, Francis Hunter, started a practice in nearby Petworth before establishing another location in Pulborough in 1972. Current owners, local residents Matt and Sarah Gittings, have been part of the Arun Veterinary Group family since 2000.

Horsham public buildings to get gigabit-capable broadband Public buildings in Horsham are to benefit from the fastest and most reliable broadband connectivity, as councils go ‘gigabit’. Thanks to collaboration between the county’s local authorities, supported by funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, gigabit-capable broadband services are being built in key locations throughout the district. Construction has started with every effort being made to minimise disruption, however this will be unavoidable in some areas. The work will typically involve digging a trench in the road or footpath and installing ducting for the fibre-optic cables. Some new underground chambers will also be installed as part of the excavations and then the surface will be made good. Safety barriers will be in place for the protection of the public and workforce. The intention is for the majority of the work to be carried out between 9am and 5pm, although some evening/night-time work will be needed in non-residential areas. Some road closures will also be required. The network is built, owned and operated by CityFibre, the UK’s leading provider of wholesale full fibre infrastructure. With no reliance on copper wires, pure fibre networks are the next generation of digital infrastructure, capable of delivering unlimited speeds in both directions in excess of 1Gbps (1,000 Mbps). Horsham District Council and West Sussex County Council are

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collectively future-proofing their digital connectivity to meet their public services’ future needs. The new network will provide fibre connectivity to key buildings in the district. Welcoming the project and the benefits that this new fibre connectivity will bring to Horsham District, Leader of Horsham District Council, Cllr Ray Dawe, said: “This is great news and, as a council, we are very happy to be working with West Sussex County Council to support this key project. “It very much feeds in to our ambition to being a leading light in the digital arena and will bring considerable benefits to businesses and communities alike. “The cable-laying work will be carried out as quickly as possible and every effort is being made to try to keep disruption to a minimum. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.” Bob Lanzer, county council Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure, said: “All of us are enthusiastic about driving forward full fibre connectivity. I am delighted that we will have access to a bespoke optical fibre network that is designed, installed, supported and maintained for our public services.” The infrastructure will be built at sites managed by WSCC and HDC and includes public sector buildings at: Parkside, Chart Way, The Capitol, Horsham Museum and Art Gallery and Hop Oast Depot.

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We take notices for all celebrations, births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries and acknowledgements To book your notice, please contact the team on 01403 289709 or at announcements@thedistrictpost.co.uk Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: West Wing Forest Grange Manor Forest Grange Horsham RH12 4TG Take notice that application is being made by: Mr J. Enoizi For planning permission to: Erection of a conservatory and a service courtyard for parking and machinery storage with landscape design proposals. INCORPORATING SHARED DRIVE OF UNKNOWN OWNERSHIP Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: Horsham District Council, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RL Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice.

SPEAKERS CORNER An exciting new venture is about to be launched in Ashington. Every month, there will be a talk on an eclectic range of subjects at the Ashington Community Centre in Foster Road. The talks will be informative and entertaining, starting at 7.30pm on 5 April with a talk by Tony Moss entitled ‘A Pacific Island Experience’. This will be followed on 10 May with a talk about ‘Caring for and about Horses’, and on 7 June, ‘Do you want to fly a Spitfire?’ Future talks will include Blue Plaques, the Horrible History of Horsham, Casualties of the First World War, and Making a Garden. There will be an entrance fee of £5 (students free) and any surplus, after covering all expenses, will go to the Friends of Ashington charity. For further information, contact Tony Moss on alhmoss@gmail.com

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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 11th March and 15th March 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/19/0440 Copper Beeches The Street Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3EP Alterations to existing carport, including an increase in height, construction of external stairs, installation of roof lights and cladding of building to provide accommodation at first floor level. Installation of gates to existing access. Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/19/0095 Little Clovers Farm Crawley Road Faygate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4SA Erection of a petrol filling station comprising 4no. pump islands, ancillary forecourt building, 36no. car parking spaces (incl. 2no. disabled spaces and 9no. staff parking, 7no. electrical vehicle charging points), an associated access, landscaping and planting Reason for Advert: The proposed development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated. DC/19/0574 113D Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2BP Installation of a a rear dormer Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. DC/19/0571 Bridge House Five Oaks Road Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0QW Erection of a barn and sand school together with associated hardstanding Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0535 The Willows London Road Ashington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3JR Erection of a boundary wall to the west of courtyard with a square brick pillar, and completion of courtyard wall to the south to match existing boundary wall (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/19/0520 48 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RD Replacement of existing shop front and rear elevation window and door. Removal of existing awning and replacement of existing lead roof with new lead roof. Repainting of existing rendered facade to the front elevation. (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area.

DC/19/0583 48 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RD Replacement fascia signage and installation of a non-illuminated hanging sign Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/19/0405 25 Church Lane Ashington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3JY Replacement of all existing windows, two existing wooden external doors and frames. Replacement and alterations to roof. (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/19/0324 Winterfold Farm Wimland Road Rusper Horsham West Sussex RH12 4QU Retrospective application for the erection of an equestrian development comprising stables, dog kennels, manure store, hay barn, horse walker, sand school (30x50 metre) with lighting, mirror and shelter and stallion lunge pen. Provision of trackway, mobile home for welfare and overnight living accommodation Reason for Advert: The development would affect a Public Right of Way. DC/19/0528 Billingshurst Centre Roman Way Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QW Replacement of existing masonry bin storage area with single storey secure equipment store/ garage with two garage door and one personnel door Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/19/0459 Meadow House Billingshurst Road Ashington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3AZ Outline application for the erection of a dwelling with all matters reserved Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/19/0543 Crouchers Cottage Bines Road Partridge Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 8EQ Retrospective application for detached one bay garage with existing access to north east of site Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

DC/19/0548 Deans Cottage High Street Partridge Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 8ET Conversion of garage into habitable living space (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/19/0431 Hammonds East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9DA Replacement of existing garden shed and construction of greenhouse. Erection of boundary fence. (Householder Application) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/19/0432 Hammonds East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9DA Internal works to include insulation to roof, installation of radiators and changes to layout. Refurbishment and repair of iron pump handle and board and lead hopper to northern elevation and replacement of UPVc guttering with cast iron (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. Conservation Area. DC/19/0534 The Willows London Road Ashington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3JR Erection of a boundary wall to the west of courtyard with a square brick pillar, and completion of courtyard wall to the south to match existing boundary wall (Householder Application) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/19/0588 Naldrett House Naldretts Lane Rudgwick Horsham West Sussex RH12 3BU Variation of condition 1 to previously approved application DC/18/1211 (Replacement of existing windows with french doors on rear and side elevations. Various internal alterations including reinstatement of previous fireplace. Reduction of external courtyard wall to 500mm in height and installation of new gate. Relating to kitchen window and internal alterations. Reason for Advert: Listed Building.

DC/19/0553 Chestnut Gardens Horsham West Sussex Removal of existing asbestos cement monopitched roofs to terraced garages; raising brickwork to elevations, construction of new built-up felt flat roofs. Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK APPLICATIONS SDNP/19/00471/HOUS Sandrock Old London Road Coldwaltham ,Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1LF Replacement of windows, existing tilehanging on first floor and reconstruction of porch in oak with plain clay tile roof. Reason for Advert: Conservation Area SDNP/19/01185/HOUS Pythingdean House Coombelands Lane Pulborough RH20 1BS Part demolition of existing extension and part conversion of former barn to home office(Householder) Reason for Advert: Listed Building SDNP/19/01186/LIS Pythingdean House Coombelands Lane Pulborough RH20 1BS Part demolition of existing extension and part conversion of former barn to home office (Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Listed Building SDNP/19/01107/HOUS The Stowe East Street Amberley BN18 9NN Proposed half-hipped roof with extended chimney stack. Reconfiguration of windows and new feather-edged boarding. (Householder) Reason for Advert: Listed Building SDNP/19/01108/LIS The Stowe East Street Amberley BN18 9NN Proposed half-hipped roof with extended chimney stack. Reconfiguration of windows and new feather-edged boarding. (Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Listed Building

A copy of each application and the submitted plans are available for inspection on the Council’s website https://public-access.horsham.gov.uk/publicaccess/ 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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Comedy Beats return to Horsham Sports Club

After a hugely successful first show, Comedy Beats are returning to Horsham for another great night of Comedy on Friday 29 March at the Horsham Cricket and Sports Club. Our last show there sold out and we are hopeful of the same again this time around. We always try and put someone on the bill for all our shows with a strong TV credit but this time we’ve got two! The compere for the evening is Phil Butler who without a doubt is one of the finest on the circuit. If you like silly, you will love Phil. His work is totally contemporary and he has the same charm and sense of fun that you used to see in the likes of Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper. He is a fan-

tastic performer with a cheeky and lovable persona. I know with him hosting, this is going to be a great night. The first act is the vastly experienced Dominic Holland. He is an observational comedian who has been plying his trade on the comedy circuit since 1991. During this time, along with his wife, he has helped to raise four sons, the eldest of whom, Tom Holland, is now a Hollywood star through playing the lead role in the most recent Spiderman movie. Dominic talks about this journey a fair bit on stage, so if you do come along to see this show, you will be able to say you have seen Spiderman’s Dad! Along with The Royal Variety Performance, his TV credits include Have I Got

News For You, as well as Never Mind The Buzzcocks. He is also a regular guest on Channel 5’s topical morning debate show The Wright Stuff. Next up is one of Comedy Beats’ favourite acts The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue. They have done many shows for us and we have had more requests from our regulars to get them back than for any other act. It’s a difficult act to describe, it’s unique, there is no other act out there like them. They are brilliant to watch. As a genre, I guess they are a prop based, but calling them that doesn’t really do them justice. All I can say is the laughs come thick and fast. If you like laughing, they are definitely an act not to be missed. Closing the show is the fantastic Ninia Benjamin. She is a true force of nature. Without a doubt one of the best improvisers around, her comedy is always in the moment. She first came to prominence in BBC3’s 3 Non Blondes. Most recently, she appeared in My Shirley Valentine Summer on ITV1 in 2018. It all takes place at The Horsham Cricket and Sports Club in Cricketfield Road, RH12 1TE on Friday the 29 March. Doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. Tickets are available in advance, priced at £8 for members and £10 for non-members, direct from the venue or online by visiting www.comedybeats. com.

Trust fast health with Dr Michael Mosley “One of our favourite doctors of all time” Chris Evans, broadcaster “Dr Mosley is a brilliant Mr Motivator” The Times “Dr Mosley is lucid, informed, clever” Daily Telegraph Dr Michael Mosley, the man behind the iconic 5:2 diet is embarking on his first ever UK theatre tour DR MICHAEL MOSLEY - TRUST FAST HEALTH, which comes to The Hawth on Monday 25 March, this informative and entertaining live show will see Dr Michael Mosley explode common health myths and offer fascinating insights into the workings of the human body. Dr Michael Mosley will take audiences on the unconventional journey that he himself has travelled, from swallowing tape worm to uncovering revolutionary new ways to lose weight, get fit and reduce stress. Having studied PPE at Oxford University, Michael Mosley embarked on a career as an investment banker but soon realised that this wasn’t the career for him and went on to study medicine at London’s Royal Free Hospital. Qualifying as a Dr, Michael opted to become a programme maker producing science and history documentaries for the BBC, first behind the camera and more recently as a presenter and has made more than a dozen

programmes including Medical Mavericks, Blood and Guts, Inside Michael Mosley, Inside The Human Body, Eat, Fast Live Longer. Trust Me I’m A Doctor saw Michael take up presenting chores for the first time. Following the extraordinary success of the book Eat, Fast and Live Longer, Dr Michael Mosley co-authored a book called The Fast Diet with Evening Standard journalist Mimi Spencer in 2013 followed by The 8-Week Blood Sugar Diet in 2015 which went on to become an international best seller. With our ongoing fascination with the human body, DR MICHAEL MOSLEY – TRUST FAST HEALTH is the perfect opportunity to hear firsthand from the man whose string of award winning programmes and international bestselling books have changed tens of thousands of lives. Performance: Monday 25 March 7.30pm, The Hawth

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Entertainment Horsham District Gig Guide

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The Overtures Wildwood Golf & Country Stan’s Open Mic Club, Cranleigh Sophia’s Bar 18:00 Horsham T20:00 Slammers Soul Band - 22:30 The Barley Mow, Tandridge 20:00

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The REC Room Saturday 17th Horsham September

19:30 - 23:00 Horsham Rocks Presents Whiskey Bandits Horsham Bandstand, The w/support from Jason Carfax, Horsham Falloon (Jo’s Birthday!) 11:00 til 16:00 The Bryden Malt Shovel Nell Horsham The Capitol Theatre, Hor20:30 - 23:00 sham Wagon Wheel 19:30 The Bedford Larger Than Life Duo Horsham Goffs Park Social Club, 20:00 - 23:00 Crawley

20:30 Hounds of Sound Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath 20:00 Horsham Folk Club Quo-caine Normandy Centre The Mulberry, Goring Horsham 20:30 19:45 Heart - 22:00 Black Angel The Malt Shovel, Horsham

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South Saxon Beardsmen 20:00 - 23:00 Gathering Open Mic - The Bull Inn The Malt Shovel, Horsham Henfield 12:00 til 18:00 20:00 - 23:00 Open Mic night Open Mic - The Jolly The Shelley Arms, BroadTanners bridge Heath Haywards Heath, 19:30 20:00 - 23:00 Riverboat Shuffle Horsham Sports Club, Horsham 20:00

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Acoustic Open Mic Night 20:00 - 23:00 The Jolly StapleOpen MicTanners, - The Kings field Head, 20:30 Billingshurst Blues 20:00Workshop - 23:00 Northgate Community Centre, Crawley 20:00 Open Mic Night The Royal Oak, Ifield 20:00 Acoustic showcases The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate 19:30

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

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Sunday 24 March Christ’s Hospital Choral Society will be singing in the Angus Ross Gala Concert. The concert will feature highlights from Handel’s well-loved Messiah, one of the most enduring choral works of all time. It promises to be a real treat with the beautiful Worthy is the Lamb of God, the rousing Hallelujah, the dramatic Amen Chorus, and plenty more. For the concert the Choral Society will be joined by the school’s Chapel Choir as well as professional soloists. Preceding Messiah, Grecian pupils will be playing two concertos. They will be accompanied by the school’s Symphony Orchestra, working in collaboration with the English Chamber Orchestra.

Handel composed Messiah in 1741 and it had its premiere a year later in Dublin. He continued working on the piece, though, and it was the 1754 version that we know today. Librettist Charles Jennens adapted words from the King James Bible to tell the story of Jesus’s life, death, resurrection, and eventual triumph over death and sin. The music illustrates the story with passages of passionate rage to pastoral serenity. The rousing Hallelujah Chorus so enthralled King George II at the London premiere that he rose to his feet in reverence, setting the tradition to still stand up now. George Frideric Handel was born in 1685 as Georg Friedrich Händel. His father harboured ambitions for his son to become a lawyer and strongly opposed the young Georg

getting involved with music. Was it his mother who did encourage him? He developed his skills; when at eight or nine years of age he played the Palace Chapel’s Court organ, Duke Johann Adolf was so impressed that he recommended the boy be given musical teaching. Around three years later Handel outperformed his tutor, Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow. In 1710 he was given the impressive post of Kapellmeister, Director of Music, to the German Prince Georg. The prince was Queen Anne’s closest living protestant relative; when she died he became King George I of Great Britain and Ireland. Handel became a British subject in 1727 and anglicised his name. He was a prolific composer, he was commissioned to write four

anthems for the Coronation ceremony of King George II, he was Composer to the Chapel Royal. He wrote more than forty operas in thirty years. He was the first inhabitant of 25 Brook Street, London, until his death in 1759. The building is now a museum to Handel – and Jimmy Hendrix, who many years later moved in next door. Handel lies buried in Westminster Abbey. Christ’s Hospital Choral Society’s Christmas Carol Concert invariably supports a charity; this year the choir was delighted to present a cheque for £1016.06 to Medical Detection Dogs. The charity revolves around dogs’ incredible sense of smell. One branch works on the development of a device for early-diagnosis of cancer, Parkinson’s, and a number of other illnesses. The other branch trains dogs to alert sufferers of life-threatening illnesses to an imminent episode, mainly Type 1 Diabetes. The dogs all live very happy family lives – and love their work! Please visit www.MedicalDetectionDogs.org. uk for lots of fascinating facts or to request a presentation. Angus Ross Gala Concert, Big School, Christ’s Hospital, 7PM on Sunday 24 March. For tickets please contact the Box Office on 01403 247434, speak to a member of the choir, or buy at the door on the night.

Introducing: The Cardinal’s Corner English Romantics Lee martin Back in the halcyon days of this fine melding of pulp and ink (more commonly known as a newspaper), I approached the team to become a sort of earto-the-ground for the local drinking establishments, given my own unique view into the nightlife of Horsham. I think I asked for a sponsor fund so that I could drink for free on the reviewing night in question, and- unsurprisingly - the idea was banished, along with half the pubs that were open at that moment in time (The Dun Horse; forever in our hearts). So, cutting forward ten years, only to be approached by The District Post’s Russell – outside The Anchor Tap of all places – to do the same for the local music scene almost felt like some form of justice had been served. They say you never forget your first time, and for me seeing the likes of Mr Fish and Stuart James cook up a storm in Piries Bar on a Thursday night back in the early noughties sealed

my fate as a hopeless romantic, seeking out great purveyors of the art playing in local sweatboxes, and forgetting the world for an hour or so. Since then, the plight of the musical world on a larger scale is well documented: independent venues under constant threat of closure with pubs swiftly following suit is making that search harder and harder. Horsham, however, is still lucky enough to have a couple great venues in which you can stumble upon some gold; most notably The Malt Shovel, The Bear, and the REC rooms – but these places will only continue to offer music (in two of the cases for no charge whatsoever) if they are supported. Go to a gig! Give the people playing the respect of listening and engaging in what they are offering up, or run the risk of losing these places to the straight and narrow – or worse yet, deprive yourself of missing out on a moment in time that will never be presented to you again that you may well regale to a loved one in the future in one of those precious ‘I was there when...’ fashions. So, with that being said, I will do my best to promote the local acts that push my buttons,

alongside the odd review here and there. To get you started, here’s my initial pick of the current crop of original local act to check out: Blue Stragglers: Grooved out, jam-heavy, earworm filled fuzzed out alt rock three piece featuring yours truly as your lovable tour guide of sonic calamity. Tote Perello: Enough gravel and traditional rock vocals to pave Francis Rossis’ driveway, combined with enough groove to provide the scaffolding for Tower Of Power. Soho Dukes: Newcastle Brown Ale-drenched good old-fashioned rock and roll. Find them all on Facebook for details of upcoming gigs, and SoundCloud for at-home listening. Educate yourselves.

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Saturday 30 March, 8.30pm, St John the Evangelist RC Church, Horsham, RH12 2PJ A concert dedicated to the wealth of English Choral Music performed by Horsham Chamber Choir with Organ accompaniment. Music from around the start of the 20th century, with favourites such as Stanford’s ‘Beati quorum via’ and Elgar’s ‘Give unto the Lord ‘ and slightly less well known the ‘Mass Princeps Pacis by William Loyd-Webber, father of two rather more famous sons. Accompanied by Philip Scriven, one of UKs leading organists, who will also be playing works by Parry, Bridge and Howells.

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Barry Manilow’s music to grace The Capitol

The “He Writes The Songs” musical show, showcasing the best of Barry Manilow’s music, takes to the stage at The Capitol, Horsham in May. Treat yourself to some “Manilowmagic” as Canadian and worldwide acclaimed musician, Bryant Olender, plays a fitting homage to Barry Manilow with a musical journey through the life of the great man. The amazing vocals of Bryant recreates the

ambience of Manilow in concert, as he skilfully leads a wonderful cast and accomplished band performing two hours of the hits of this multi-million record selling artist. As Michael Bublé’s former Musical Director and pianist, Bryant ensures show goers experience hit after hit in the blockbuster show. Barry Manilow sold more than 80 million records worldwide with 47 top 40 hit singles, many of which

reached the top spot. Horsham is part of its 23 venue tour of the UK. Manilow’s work is brought beautifully back to life by the amazing vocal skills of Bryant, with the support of his band who cover Barry’s work, including “Mandy”, “Can’t Smile Without You”, and “Copacabana”. This concert style show is full of Barry’s other hits and fans are guaranteed to join in and singing along. Bryant said: “I can’t wait to travel around the UK to see as much of cities, like Horsham [sic], places where Canadians don’t usually visit, I’ve heard the UK audiences are the best”. This feel good show is a must see for any fan or lover of great live music and will put a smile on anybody’s face. “I Write the Songs” was written by Bruce Johnston in 1975, with Manilow topping the charts with his version of the song. Performance: Friday 10 May 2019, The Capitol Theatre, Horsham. Tickets: Available online: www.thecapitolhorsham.com or via the Capitol Box Office: 01403 750220.

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Slinfold Golf & Country Club raises funds for Chestnut Tree House Despite the downturn in the weather it was smiles all round at Slinfold as last year’s Seniors’ Captain, David Heimers, last year’s Lady Captain, Jeanne Coker, and Gerry Stanford from the Slinfold Bridge Club handed Chestnut Tree House a cheque for £11,397. Each year, the incoming captains choose a charity and work hard to come up with a variety of fundraising initiatives. In 2018, Slinfold’s Bridge Club, run by Terry Wills and Gerry Stanford, and Terry’s renowned Quiz Nights, also donated all their proceeds to the cause. Chestnut Tree House Community

Fundraiser, Jayne Todd, said: “We are so grateful to Slinfold’s Seniors’ and Ladies’ Golf Sections, Bridge Club and Quiz Nights for their amazing donation. Everyone has put in so much effort, and come up with some really great fundraising ideas! “We need to raise £6,850 every day to pay for all Chestnut Tree House’s specialist care services, both at the hospice and in families’ own homes, so support like this really is invaluable. “Without support like this, we wouldn’t be able to continue helping local life-limited children

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Southwater Sports Club preparing for re-launch Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Exciting times lie ahead for Southwater Sports Club – the new ground, opposite the church (further up Church Lane from the old separate cricket and football pitches) is in an advanced stage of preparation. Treasurer of the Club, Peter Osborne, saying: “After 128 years we shall soon be saying goodbye to the old cricket ground and sports club when we move into our state of the art two storey clubhouse with, for the first time, our cricket, football and tennis facilities all on one site, with indoor areas for darts, billiards and pool. We shall have four large screens showing TV sport and

weekly Bingo sessions. The new clubhouse will be open seven days a week with excellent bar prices and the kitchen operating from Thursdays to Sundays with a varied menu.” Commenting on the highly impressive new sports and social provision, aided by 100 Club fund raising and grants, President of Southwater Cricket Club, former stalwart batsman David Ball, told the District Post: “Levelling work commenced two and a half years ago after discussions on the proposed development had begun right back in 1999! So, we are all very much looking forward to the season ahead, our first at the new ground - this is a big leap forward for the Club – and for Southwater.”

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Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Gullick Cup organiser, Horsham Sports Club’s Chris (Shaka) Shambrook, is delighted with the interest and support from local cricket enthusiasts for the popular, longstanding Gullick Cup competition and has just released details of the format and draw for this season’s tournament, telling the District Post: “The Gullick evening tournament is aimed at non regular cricketers and those who play in the lower leagues and this year we’ve had 13 teams entered, including four new to the competition”. The Gullick Cup 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 worldwide. Although the Gullick is a knockout tournament, the preliminary matches

are on a round robin basis, Shaka continuing: “We will start with four groups, one comprising four teams and the other three having three teams each. They will play the others in their group once with the top two teams in each group progressing to the Quarter Finals. The remaining five teams will complete for the plate, so every team will have at least three games, with the Semi Finals, the Cup Final and the Plate Final all played at Horsham’s main ground. Preliminary matches are to be completed by June 16th with the Final at Horsham Cricket Club on Tuesday July 16th and the Plate Final the evening before.” The teams entered in the tournament – comprising 10 previous winners - are Bat and Ball, Billingshurst Bruisers, last year’s winners AJ Walters, Royal SunAlliance, Horsham Rugby Club, The Stout House, Crabtree Cavaliers, Horsham Sports Club, Sussex Oak,

Southwater Slickers, Nuthurst (a finalist last year), The Jolly Tanners and The Royal Oak, Twineham. The Gullick Cup Final is a longstanding highlight in Horsham Cricket Club’s extraordinarily busy calendar of matches – a wellsupported, convivial event, the competition being played in that sprit throughout with much banter between friendly rivals, Shaka Shambrook summing up by saying: “The revised playing conditions and draw details have been circulated to the Secretaries of each team - this is a great opportunity for fun cricketers to enjoy some evening matches with the chance of winning some silverware playing in a final in the very special surroundings of Horsham Cricket Club. We’re sure that this year’s friendly and inclusive Gullick Cup will be even better than ever!”

The 1st Sussex Central Sussex Cricket League has just released the cup fixtures for the forthcoming season, when the format will be Premiership clubs – such as Horsham and Roffey – down to sides in Division 4 competing for the Sussex Cup, while teams in Divisions 5-7 will contest in the Trophy Tournament, with all sides in Division 8 and below being in the Plate competition. Each tournament will be on a knock out, T20 basis, 45 clubs from across Sussex, West and East – from Chichester to Rye and points north to south - being entered in the Cup competition, with Rounds 1 & 2 played on Sunday May 26. Round 3 is scheduled for June 23, with the Quarter Finals & Semi Finals on July 14 and August 11 respectively. In the even of bad weather, the present intention is that the following Sunday will be used as a reserve day for the qualifying rounds. As before, Finals Day for the competitions will be at Sussex’s HQ – The 1st Central Ground at Hove, this year on Sunday September 8 – the current plan being to stage the Plate Final at 11am, the Trophy Final at 2.30 with the Sussex Cup Final starting at 6pm under lights. Horsham have won the Sussex Cup a record 13 times, lastly in 2016, while Roffey posted their first victory in 2017,

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Horsham Ladies back on the winning trail

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Saturday March 16 – Investec Women’s League – Conference East Horsham 4 0 Ipswich

Saturday March 16 – South League – Premier – Division 2 Horsham 1 6 Blackheath & Old Elthamians

Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter After a difficult three weeks when points evaded Horsham, opponents including the rampant top two sides - Hampstead & Westminster and Wimbledon – the Ladies were delighted to return to winning ways against their Ipswich counterparts at Christ’s Hospital last Saturday. In November’s corresponding away fixture, Horsham beat the Suffolk side 4-2 and, from their 16 matches, Ipswich have salvaged just one draw, scoring only 5 goals this season while conceding 55, both the worst statistics in the league. But, just a single goal separated the sides at the break, Elle Blakesley scoring an open field goal just before the half hour mark. Horsham might have doubled their lead, but for a missed penalty flick. Having created the penalty

opportunity, following the break Louisa Denman earned a short corner, Bex Ross converting, making amends for the penalty going astray. Bella de Rocha then latched onto Sam Stares’ pinpoint pass, before scoring again three minutes later with a good hit to the back of the net, Team Manager Jane Denman telling the District Post: “In the second half we had passages of lovely open play with excellent passing and now need to do the same on Saturday, when we travel to Bedford, 8th, one place below us in the table – we beat them 3-1 at Christ’s Hospital at the beginning of October. Then, on the 30th, for the final league game of the season, there is a potentially more demanding fixture, with a home game against our old rivals, upper table Sevenoaks.” Meanwhile, summing up the performance against Ipswich, Ladies’ Captain Charlotte “CJ” White said: “Bella got the Player of the Match award, but this was a strong team performance with some really nice hockey.”

YMCA looking for a Match Secretary – it could be you! Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham YMCA Football Club is seeking a new Match Secretary, creating an opportunity for an enthusiastic person to step into the most fulfilling role, Membership Secretary Keith Holmes telling the District Post: “Our long standing and muchloved Match Secretary, Bob Brading will be stepping down at the end of the season, so we need to install someone to take over to help us run and be at the heart of our friendly club.” Bob Brading says: “I’ve had a wonderful time with the club and in many ways I shall be disappointed to call it a day – I’m sure that I’m going to miss it, but after some 15 years it’s just that I’d like to pursue some other things. I’ve really enjoyed my time at YM, especially the seasons when we won the league, and the cups, too! Now is the right time to bring in someone new with fresh ideas, but I will be more than happy to continue to help the club in any way that I possibly can.” Keith Holmes explains: “The Match Secretary is YM’s main contact with the League, the Sussex FA, representing the club with the outside world. Bob has been a great asset to YM and we express our huge thanks to him for what he has achieved. The role includes dealing with fixtures, liaising with referees, match day hospitality and, along with the Club Committee, general administrative matters. We are an active community club and the position will suit anyone with an interest in sport, especially football, wishing to build on that,

developing their expertise as part of our management team, discovering what makes us tick. Our Gorings Mead HQ is a very pleasant, sociable place with excellent facilities – in addition to regular football from our three teams we have snooker, TV coverage of football and major sporting events, catering arrangements, a large hall for hire - complete with a stage and a range of social activities - and a cosy, well-stocked bar. We’re a well-established, successful and respected club, always looking to better ourselves. Our first team is currently second in the Southern Combination Football League and we’re aiming for the playoffs, to provide the chance of promotion - our two feeder teams are also flourishing. Match Secretary is a voluntary role providing free access to all of our matches – at home and away - and to the wide range of events at the club. Horsham YMCA is a great, long-standing club and keeping it going is fun and very rewarding, so, if you can spare a few hours a week to commit we look forward to meeting and welcoming you - we always give every assistance to anyone joining our team. On Saturday we have another important match at Gorings Mead – against Eastbourne United, kicking off at 3pm, so if you’d like to find out more about becoming Match Secretary come to the committee room at half time for a cup of tea - we’d love to see you!” Horsham YMCA Football Club, Gorings Mead, Horsham, RH13 5BP - Keith Holmes - keithdh80@hotmail.com

Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter An outstanding second half display by Blackheath & Elthamians’ virtuoso short corner specialist, Chris Harden, was the real difference between the two sides at Christ’s Hospital last Saturday. At the break the score was 1-1, Horsham Team Manager Al Campbell saying: “In most respects this was an even game – going into the second half with honours even we were in with a definite chance of all three points, but we’d reckoned without the goal scoring prowess of Harden. He scored 40 goals last season and his team mates think he’s gone off the boil because he’s only got 25 so far this campaign! But, against us he was on fire and despite our keeper Joe Elgar having an exceptional game with excellent saves from open play, Harden was unstoppable from short corners.” Horsham began in great style, taking the lead in the sixth minute, when, after controlled play, Zak Chinn latched on to Sean Pearcy’s pinpoint aerial supply to jink past the Blackheath keeper for a tap in. A broken nose then sidelined Joey Humphreys, further reducing Horsham’s already very limited squad, depleted by injury and illness. Horsham, though, controlled the mid field, keeping the upper table visitors at bay – until, just before half time, when a short corner was conceded, which Harden whistled past Elgar in the blink of an eye. With Harden in harness, Blackheath unsurprisingly concentrated on obtaining short corners after the break, and he did not disappoint,

Photos by Clive Turner firing home three more times. With a bit more rub of the green the scoreline might have been tighter – Horsham skipper Rob Turnbull was denied by the woodwork and Chas Richardson came close, but, with the Blackheath keeper playing well, Horsham tired, two late field goals sealing their fate. Al Campbell summed up saying: “To be honest, Blackheath are

really something of a one trick pony – but the problem is that it’s a rather impressive trick!” For their final league match this season Horsham go to the City of London Academy, SE1 on Saturday to play London Academicals, just above them in the table. Guildford remain runaway leaders with Staines, Slough and Woking occupying the berths below Horsham.

Heron Way Dragons beat Plumpton and the weather

Saturday March 16 Game One - Heron Way Dragons 1 1 Plumpton Athletic Juniors Game Two – Heron Way Dragons 2 0 Plumpton Athletic Juniors Youth Football- HDYFL U10 plat Competition Martin Read - Sports Reporter Teams of enthusiastic red-nosed young footballers braved the most challenging gale force conditions last Saturday, impressing parents and coaches with skill and de-

termination in two well-fought, competitive games, raising money for Comic Relief in the process. In the first game Heron Way established early control, Alex H, Theo S, Luke C, Sam S, Lyndon F, Jamie T and Oliver C all combining to retain the Dragons’ possession. And, persistence paid off, when, after some near misses, Alex H fired home to give the Dragons the lead. Stout Plumpton defending kept the score at 1-0 until well into the second half, when Plumpton equalised with an aerial shot clear-

ing the Dragons’ keeper, the game ending with honours even, one apiece. Line ups and formations were changed in the second match, but play continued in similar challenging vein in defiance of the wet and windy weather, the Dragons bossing the game - the score only remaining goal-less throughout much of the first half because of an outstanding display by the Plumpton keeper. But, the Dragons remained in charge and went ahead when Ted J scored in the bottom left corner after picking up the ball midfield. Luke C was then twice thwarted by the woodwork amid good passing build ups by the Dragons, but Leo N was not to be denied, and, after leaving two defenders in his wake, he unleashed a blast into top right of the net, doubling the Dragon’s lead. Although Plumpton responded positively, resolute Dragons’ defending kept them at bay, the Dragons running out worthy 2-0 winners with their coaches saying: “This was a great morning of football. Both teams played in the right spirit, receiving excellent support from the officials. The parents cheered on the kids throughout with youth football being the real winner!”

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Saturday March 16 – The Bostik League – South East Division Greenwich Borough 0 2 Horsham Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter After the previous week’s setback against table topping Cray Wanderers, a goal in each half enabled high flying Horsham to come away from Eltham’s Drive Stadium in Greater London with all three precious points - reprising the score when they met Greenwich Borough at Clulver Road, Lancing in late November and keeping the Hornets’ play

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off aspirations firmly on track. But, the visit was not entirely straightforward: the churning wind was something of a leveller, coupled with the hosts’ relegation plight obliging them to battle for every elusive crumb of comfort, Greenwich being unaccustomed to their current bottom placing following playoff appearances in the last two seasons. Horsham, though, took an early lead when Joe Shelley headed in Lee Harding’s free kick. Spurred on, Greenwich promptly created two golden opportunities, but Tyreece-Walters’ headers were both wayward. Rob O’Toole’s long range punt was then also

off target, followed by forays from Chris Smith, Jack Brivio and Harding all failing to bear fruit, the first half ending with Horsham in front by the single goal after further unrewarded efforts from Kieran Lavery, Smith and Harding. The swirling gale stepped up a gear after the break, but Horsham did not have long to wait to double their advantage, Smith coolly scoring from the spot after Shelley had been pushed by Fairweather-Johnson. Creditably, Greenwich kept trying, the lively Joe Wickes and Tyreece-Walters testing the defence and when action switched to the other end, Brivio was thwarted by the legs of Greenwich keeper Ollie Webber before the wind intervened when Smith looked likely to score. Steve Metcalf then covered much ground into the area only to be dispossessed at the critical moment before Richardson-Brown was unable to get the ball past Webber. Olutoysi Olusanya set off on a one man crusade to give Greenwich a point, only to see his shot negated by Pelling before launching another attempt skyward just before Horsham celebrated their win. Despite losing to fourth-placed Hastings last Saturday, the title is Cray Wanderers for the taking unless they fold dramatically, but the next four teams are very tightly bunched, with every point like gold dust. On Saturday current runner up Horsham return to Lancing to host fellow play off hopefuls Ashford United. Leaders Cray are 13 points clear of Horsham, who have 58 points from 30 games. Ashford has played 29 games and is on 57, while Hastings and fifth in the table Haywards Heath have 56 and 55 points respectively. After the Ashford game Horsham has five fixtures remaining – Sevenoaks (away), Sittingbourne (H), Herne Bay (A), Faversham Town (H), culminating with Guernsey in the Channel Islands on Easter Monday – all of these opponents are in the bottom half of the table, with Sittingbourne the only team of the five to have beaten Horsham this season.

YMCA maintain playoff push with sixth straight league win Saturday March 16 – Southern Combination Football League – Premier Division Lancing 2 4 Horsham YMCA Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter A stunning first half display with Horsham YMCA adapting far better to the gale force wind swirling around the artificial pitch at the Sussex FA HQ – enabled them to post a comprehensive lead and go on to secure another vital three points towards their play off aspirations. A flowing move involving more than a dozen passes culminated in YM going ahead in the 14th minute through Jack Ryder, but, although YM kept pressing, the hosts soon equalised, courtesy of a rare defensive lapse. Ryder, though, quickly restored YM’s advantage on the half hour mark, heading home a free kick, shortly followed by their third goal, Tony Nwachukwu finishing off his fine run down the left with a superb shot into the top right corner of the net. And, it soon got even better for YM when, on the stroke of half time, Dean Bown, enjoying a rich seam of scoring, showed great persistence to recover the ball to give YM an unassailable three goal cushion at the break. Resuming, conditions deteriorated further, with the howling tempest becoming even stronger, making accurate football all but impossible. Following substitutions for both sides, the host’s frustration boiled over towards

the mid point of the second half when first Alex Bygraves was red carded after a melee, before his team-mate, Dean Stewart-Hunter, was also promptly dismissed. However, despite being restricted to nine men, Lancing did manage to reduce the arrears, Matt Daniel notching up his second goal. But, this was little more than a minor inconvenience to YM, whose Keith Holmes told the District Post: “The weather was absolutely awful down on the coast, making it very difficult to play anything other than on the ground, but our excellent first half enabled us to win comfortably (notching up a trio of wins against Lancing this season – twice in the league and once in the Peter Bentley Cup).” Chichester City are looking increasingly likely to romp away with the title, but, with six league games remaining, YM remain second with 69 points – one ahead of Newhaven and three to the good over Eastbourne Town, Newhaven, to whom YM travel on March 30th, having a game in hand. Meanwhile, with a play off place up for grabs, on Saturday, YM return to Gorings Mead to welcome penultimate club Eastbourne United, who, notwithstanding 22 defeats, the most of any club in the league, have been involved in a number of close calls (including their recent 1-0 loss against Chichester). And, they beat Loxwood last Saturday, suggesting that they are a potential banana skin with no room for complacency by YM.

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Impressive Heath hold Eastbourne Town to gritty draw Saturday March 16 Southern Combination Football League Premier Division Broadbridge Heath 2 2 Eastbourne Town Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Although still depleted, necessitating a changed formation, Broadbridge Heath gave a good account of themselves at the Leisure Centre last Saturday, summoning up great determination to secure a draw against play off hopefuls, Eastbourne Town (fourth), who began brightly, a

Bolwell blast drawing out an excellent reaction save from Kieron Thorp. Eastbourne, though were not to be denied for long, Tom Climpson’s header putting the visitors ahead in the 12th minute. With Eastbourne allowing Heath little room to manoeuvre, Thorp was again called upon, but he avoided further damage by diverting Vickers’ strike. Eastbourne were calling the shots, yet, Heath managed to create a scoring opportunity and equalise when the ever-thrusting Devon Fender fired in with Eastbourne keeper Tibble only able to deflect the ball

into the net via the woodwork. Eastbourne, though, were

soon back in front, Vickers grabbing Town’s second after

being allowed freedom of movement in the box. However, despite having far less of the action, to their great credit Heath drew level again when Mason Doughty smashed in George Cousins’ supply, the score remaining two apiece at the break. On the resumption Heath found themselves with the wind in their faces, but nevertheless came more into the game, with Cousins and Doughty keeping Eastbourne on their toes. The game continued in more even fashion, until with a quarter of an hour to go, Eastbourne launched a number of attacks in an effort to snatch all

three points, but Heath’s defence was up to the task, Thorp and skipper Ryan Brackpool successfully marshalling the troops to keep their East Sussex opponents at bay. And, Heath almost caused an upset, but Tibble thwarted Jamie Taylor’s strong attempt. Heath Manager Steve Painter praised his side’s fortitude and perseverance in the knowledge that the same grit and resolve is likely to be required when sixthplaced Heath visit third in the table Newhaven for another tough game on Saturday, Tom HowardBold hoping to be back in the line up.

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