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Forget about the coast, come to Horsham-on-Sea at the Forum, just part of Horsham’s Great British weekend. Another brilliant free weekend of fun for all the family organised by Horsham Time Well Spent partnership, supported by Horsham District Council. Two days of traditional outdoor entertainment celebrating British cultural and historic icons. Loxwood knights, live bands, traction engines, and more morris dancing men and women than

you ‘could shake a stick at’. All lined up for the weekend of 11 and 12 May in Horsham Town Centre. The weekend’s music and dance is sponsored by The Rec Rooms, who have an amazing line up of iconic British music and activities at their Horsham bowling alley venue right across the weekend, starting with a Ska night featuring The Trojan Beats and DJ, followed by a sell-out Top Loader gig on the Saturday night. Their new ‘The Club

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than ever, with over 30 ‘sides’ presenting styles from right across the Morris spectrum. The opening parade starts, for the first time from The Rec Rooms (Bowling Alley), at 10.30am passing through Medwin Walk and around the Carfax before parties of Morris sides each split off to commence their displays at some six different locations around the town. More on page 2

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The White Brasserie Company is set to open The Red Deer in the new Piries Place on the 10th June. Experience a typical ‘English’ pub with a French twist, a warm and relaxing atmosphere, fantastic food and drink, and the only pub south of London to have Pilsner Urquell copper beer tanks. The Red Deer will open directly on to the Carfax with stylish interiors featuring a vibrant dining room with New York loft vibe, a vertical garden bringing the outside in, a fabulous private events space and an expansive outside terrace. Exposed pipework and double height vaulted ceilings in the bar will create an industrial and contemporary look, whilst vintage leathers, tartan fabrics and an open fireplace creates a cosy feel. The Red Deer bar will be pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your pooch! Pilsner Urquell will regularly deliver fresh, unpasteurised golden beer to The Red Deer straight from the Prague brewery and piped into each of their authentic Czech tanks. As one of only ten

venues in the UK to sell this beer, it sets a new standard for cool, refreshing, quality beer enjoyed at its very best – a taste of the real Czech with a unique depth of flavour. The pub will launch with a menu introducing dishes from all over the globe to bring in new flavours, spices and textures alongside their French brasserie classics, such as steak frites and duck leg confit with citrus sauce. The Red Deer also offers a classic Sunday roast with meat from Aubrey Allen (butchers to the Queen) served with all the trimmings including bottomless crisp roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshires and rich home-made gravy. The same care has gone into the drinks as the food, offering a carefully curated selection of classic cocktails, French wines and liqueurs alongside an extensive range of gins. With freshly brewed tank beer, classic French dishes with a twist and handsome interiors to match, The Red Deer is sure to make its mark on the Horsham pub scene.

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Each party of dancers and musicians will rotate around the ‘stands’ ensuring everyone has a chance to enjoy a broad mix of Morris dancing before a finale Public Ceilidh at the bandstand from 3 to 4pm. Don’t miss the charming Morris Minors’ display alongside the General Market and great range of independent businesses, including Apache Menswear, Cloud Gallery and Vacalola children’s shoes at Bishopric. Sunday’s Festival in a Day Sunday’s concert for Samaritans by Horsham Folk Club has grown greatly over the last few years, showcasing all manner of British traditions in and around the Carfax. However this year, supported by Horsham District Year of Culture 2019, it takes another bound forward introducing a new feature, ‘Horsham-on-Sea’ on the Forum. A full programme of bandstand music in aid of Samaritans of Horsham & Crawley follows culminating at 2pm, with a set from the Columbia Drug Barons guaranteed to get your toes tapping. Loxwood Joust once again takes us back to Medieval times in Market Square demonstrating period crafts alongside knightly pursuits. New to this year’s Market Square camp is ‘Henry the Heartless’ a sword swallower and all are ably supported by those merry men (and woman) of Brock (the) Taylor – perfect for those on a quest for a new castle or something a little less grand. Storrington’s car enthusiasts, SADCASE, are bringing a collection of British classic cars to the Carfax, accompanied by the ever so slightly heavier Horsham Traction Company engines on the Crown pub corner. Aston Martin owners club Area 16 this time take up residence in East Street with another care-

fully curated display that spans the 007 favourite’s back catalogue. Find your way to the Forum, aided by some fishy chalk pavement markings, and you will come upon the new ‘Horsham-on-Sea’, offering fun for all. Experience donkey rides, seaside entertainers, have-a-go sand art and children’s activities. Organisers have even commissioned a supply of ‘Horsham Rocks’ rock in partnership with Mr. Simms of West Street and there will be a giant deck chair with a bottle of best British bubbly to be won, picked at random from #selfies by sponsor, The Horsham Cellar of Carfax. British Food and Drink No Horsham town themed event is complete without something specially in keeping to eat and drink; and Horsham’s Great British Weekend is no exception with some cracking purveyors booked for Horsham’s Markets on Saturday. The event also has your Sunday lunch all wrapped up with traditional fish & chips on the Forum, a Pie & Mash stall and some medieval fayre from Garlic Wood events on Carfax plus much more to choose from. Wash all this down with two new drinks being exclusively launched at the Horsham event – Hepworth’s latest – the very British ale, ‘Charger’ in Carfax and Loxwood’s new Mead recipe in Market Square. The Horsham Cellar will have British wine lovers covered and no doubt Crates Local will be getting you going for gin with another of their brilliant local producer popups on the corner of the Carfax. So, no matter what the weather on Sunday, come down to good old ‘Horsham-on-Sea’ where they have the recipe for a Great British Weekend for all the family – admission free!

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Horsham Twins star in ITV show

A new show came to our screens this week and featured 2 Horsham twins taking part in a scientific experiment that looked into how Children from around the world have developed differently dependant on culture, location and landscape. Planet Child aired on Wednesday at 9pm. Each episode sees how young Children from different parts of the UK interact without parental supervision as they face a variety of everyday challenges and questions. The programme led by Chris and Xand Van Tulleken will help us to to see how we may have developed differently if we were given more freedoms when younger and how, as parents, things may pan out for

Children if we occasionaly took an extra step back. Judah and Darcee Rose, both 7 from Horsham were set the task of navigating themselves from The Imperial War Museum to the London Eye with no help from Mum or Dad. With chaperones around at all times and cameras always fixed on them, they were never in any danger and for Children so young they showed great teamwork, we won’t spoil what happened for you, Mum of the twins, Beccie Rose says, “They did really well, even though they bickered a bit!’ Whilst Judah and Darcee tried to work out how to complete their challenge the programme highlights just how different we are

across the world, throughout the series we see how Japanese school children complete such journeys without a worry and how a 3 year old in Namibia handles a machete with ease. Fear is also prevalent factor in this show and our local twosome were confronted with a large snake freely slithering around at home. The thought behind this particular experiment being whether fear comes from Parents, Child or outside influences. Both Children found the snake fascinating where as Beccie wasn’t so sure, “They loved the snake, getting really up close to it, I though, was really unsure !” Pictured are Judah and Darcee with Chris and X and Family.

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of £100 to implement their idea and after a lot of hard work succeeded in creating something on their special raspberry pi computer. Each year, the competition organisers set a theme for the children to be creative around. This year it was Travel and Transport. The St Mary’s team developed an idea that aims to encourage Parents living relatively far from the school to drop the Children off at specified drop off points that then meant the Children could walk

into school safely. You may wonder why the Parents wouldn’t drive the Children directly to the school but current statistics show a high percentage of serious child road traffic accidents happen within 200 metres of a school gate. Therefore the idea of removing congestion around a busy area can only be a good thing. The team walk away with a cheque for £1,000 for their school.

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Lads in drag raise much needed money for Classrooms for Kenya 24 footballers dressed in drag took to the hallowed Trimity rec turf last weekend to raise money for the charity, Classrooms for Kenya. As previously reported, the event was the idea of Amaya Murphy, a pupil at Weald 6th form. She was looking to raise funds to help build classrooms for underprivileged schools in Africa and with a trip scheduled for 3 weeks in the Summer she wanted to get the project up and running in a fun way before the hard work in Kenya begins. With the players donning a variety of skirts, dresses , wigs and more they took to the field ready for action. Kept in check by ref Andy Cooper the game was played in high spirits with charity being

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the true winner. The game concluded with a dramatic penalty shootout and saw Elliot Brackpool and Chris Barber pick up awards for best dressed. Whilst the winning team claimed a bottle of bubbly. With the initial aim of Amaya being to raise £300 she was amazed to find that the generosity of the local commumity saw the total go over £800. Once the players had got changed imto something a little more suited to their tastes, they retreated to the Trinity Cricket Club Clubhouse to enjoy a few drinks and some chilli hotdogs. We look forward to seeing how Amaya gets on in Kenya and wish her all the best. Over the Easter holidays, 16 Year 10 students embarked on a trip of a lifetime to China, accompanied by teachers Mr Charles and Ms McKenna. After 14 hours of travelling and a short pitstop in Istanbul, they arrived in Beijing. They were immediately immersed in Chinese culture, enjoyed a hot pot dinner together and then relaxed for the evening in a hotel. The relaxation was short lived as the following day they were all up bright and early to visit the Summer Palace, have a Chinese calligraphy lesson and then head off to catch the bullet train to Luoyang. On arrival in Luoyang, the students were introduced to their host

families and everyone parted ways to allow them to get to know each other and settle into their new situations. The Weald students spent five nights in a Chinese family’s home and for many this was the highlight of the entire trip. They were given the opportunity to take lessons in a Chinese school and had many excursions planned for them during their days spent there. They particularly enjoyed seeing a Kung Fu show at Shaolin Temple while the sun beamed down. The staff at Luoyang High School treated The Weald students to a Chinese banquet dinner in celebration of the exchange and a great evening was had by all. Parting ways with the host families on the Thursday felt

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quite emotional for some, as many new friendships had been formed with promises to stay in touch. The adventure continued however, with The Weald staff and students next heading to Xi’an, visiting the Terracotta Warriors and seeing the beautiful city lit up at night time around the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Finally, they all headed back to Beijing to visit some popular sights, such as The Great Wall of China, The Temple of Heaven and The Forbidden City. Everyone arrived back at Gatwick airport twelve days later, exhausted but with experiences and memories that will last forever.

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Kids raise cash with cakes for Cancer charity With the aim being to raise funds for Shelley Primary School and Sarcoma cancer charity it appears all their hard work paid off as staff parted with a fantastic £161 in just 4 hours, A further £100 was donated by the supermarket itself. The young ladies were delighted with the success of their cake sale and made thank you cards for the

5 best friends from Broadbridge Heath touched many hearts over the weekend with their charity inspired cake sale. After reaching out to Tesco in Broadbridge Heath by way of sending a letter to store manager Helen Knight they were invited to attend a meeting where they pitched their fundraising idea. Initially including cakes and makeovers, it was settled that a cake sale in the staff canteen may be the best way forward. With this approval, the girls set to work on creating posters and

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choosing recipe’s. Speaking to The District Post, Helen said, “I was just taken aback by the letter I received and felt that I needed to embrace what the girls wanted to do. They are such lovely girls and are a credit to their Parents.” Deemed a “phenomenal success” Ms Knight also mentioned just how much the Tesco staff enjoyed the baked delights, “The girls set up in the staff restaurant and sold so many to our team. A lot of cakes were eaten on lunch breaks that day!”

They have touched a lot of hearts with their selfless little initiative Tesco Management to show their gratitude for being allowed to sell their cakes at the store The total rose again as an after school sale on Monday took the amount raised to £359. An excellent achievement from the girls!! Mum, Kerry Iles says, “They have touched a lot of hearts with their selfless little initiative.” Pictured here are Erica 8, Elizabeth 8, Holly, 8, Charlotte, 9 and Renee, 9.

Rusper May Day Fun Run Returns It is with much excitement that the Friends of Rusper Primary School (FORPS) are proud to announce the return of the Rusper May Day Family Fun Run this coming Monday (6 May)! The run involves a one lap off-road course and will start prompt at 12:30pm. Since the start of this academic year, Rusper Primary School has been opening its gates early to enable pupils and their parents or carers to complete a daily mile by running or walking laps of the school field before school each day. “Up until 2014 there was a Rusper May Day run that took place every year as part of the annual village celebration. Since then it has been hugely missed so knowing that Rusper is home to a number of keen runners including many of the parents and pupils of Rusper Primary School it seemed the right time for

the May Day run to make a return.” – Nikki Rooney, Chair of FORPS. The fun run will take place on private land adjacent to Rusper Sports Club. The approximately 1km course is perfect for children and adults alike who fancy running or walking the sloped terrain. Registration costs £5 per person and includes race number, medal and goody bag. The event is limited to just 100 places (for adults and children) and is expected to sell out fast. To register visit the Rusper May Day Family Fun Run Eventbrite page, or for more information visit the event Facebook page. This event has been made possible thanks to the support of local landowners and Rusper Sports Club, as well as sponsorship from local business Head2Toe Physio, Crawley and Up&Outdoor Fitness.

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Forster makes the right moves At the annual Collyer’s Chess Club Awards, Matthew Forster was presented with the prestigious and coveted Chess Board trophy, having won a hard fought Collyer’s Chess Championship 2019. The prize for “Best Team Player” was awarded to Adam Palmer. The Collyer’s Chess Club, run by gifted maths teacher, Alex Taylor, a highly rated junior chess champion in his own right, has gone from strength to strength this year. In addition to running the Collyer’s Chess Championship, the Chess Club has a very strong team, which has competed successfully against top schools, colleges and universities across the region over the past year.

Alex Taylor said: “From playing in a college league, against the Horsham Juniors, and against universities, the chess team have represented the college brilliantly. It’s great to see how enthusiastic the students have been to play chess. The future looks very bright indeed and we are already looking forward to next season.” Collyer’s Deputy Principal, Steve Martell, said: “Massive thanks to Alex Taylor for all of his hard work running Chess at Collyer’s over the past couple of years – he’s had a hugely positive impact. Congratulations to Matthew and Adam, and well done to the chess club, for their team success over the course of another successful year.”

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Climate Emergency Campaign Reaches Local Elections

Candidates in the local council elections across West Sussex have been pledging their support for a Climate Emergency declaration in response to a new grass roots campaign. Voters are being urged to ‘Vote for Climate Action’ this Thursday, by backing candidates who are in favour of decisive action on climate change. The South East Climate Alliance, a coalition of community, faith and environmental groups,

has been approaching candidates in the District and Borough Councils to ask their support for urgent climate action by their council should they be elected. Coordinator Dr Sally Barnard said: “We are an alliance of grass roots organisations from across the South East. We have grown from 14 groups to nearly 40 in the space of three months. People across all of our communities are waking up to the fact that climate change is the most urgent

issue of our times. We want our local councils to recognise their responsibility and take urgent action on behalf of all their residents. We cannot delay any longer.” So far, there have been pledges of support for the campaign from 33 candidates in 19 wards across Horsham, Chichester, Arun and Worthing. The candidates are from across the political spectrum. Dr Barnard stressed that the South East Climate Alliance was avoiding a party political approach. The aim is to bring climate change into the spotlight as a central issue for councils: “Ultimately, councillors from all parties need to work together on this. We need action on a massive scale, and at every level of government.” The campaign for District and Borough Councils to declare a Climate Emergency echoes calls to take action at a national level and builds on the success of earlier efforts to encourage West Sussex County Council to step up its climate efforts. In front of a public gallery packed with campaigners, the County Council voted unanimously on April 5 to back a motion setting a target for the Council becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

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Schools Announced for Unique Creative Project

West Sussex Music is delighted to announce the first of the schools who will be taking part in Here, Our Song, a songwriting project for The Horsham District Year of Culture 2019, in partnership with Horsham District Schools, Horsham District Council, Emily Barden and sponsored by Berkeley Homes. A unique creative project, the Here, Our Song songbook will be collaboratively written by, about and for Horsham District primary school children. Forming a cultural legacy, the content for the songbook will be created by children across the region during a series of school workshops with West Sussex Music project partner Emily Barden. The inclusion of the songs in the songbook will ensure that they are sung and enjoyed, for many years to come. This resource will be made freely available to all Horsham District primary schools by the end of 2019.

All Saints CE Primary School in Horsham, Castlewood Primary School in Southwater, North Heath Community Primary School in Horsham, Northolmes Junior School in Horsham, Steyning Primary School and Upper Beeding Primary School will be the first of the schools to work on this exciting project; with workshops beginning in the summer term. West Sussex Music received applications from primary schools across the Horsham district, and the successful participating schools were selected by a panel from Horsham District Council and West Sussex Music. There will be a further opportunity for other schools to take part in this project and details will follow shortly. “Singing is at the very core of music-making and personal expression. West Sussex Music already works with 280 schools across the county through its Singing Strategy – giving opportunities for schools to come together and

perform through our programme of singing events. The “Here, Our Song” songbook project is an exciting chance for children in the District to create a lasting legacy of original songs for future generations of pupils.” James Underwood, Chief Executive, West Sussex Music. “Our whole school loves singing. It is what we do every day as a school: central to our daily worship as a community, as a teaching tool for learning and remembering phonics and sounds, on the playground in our games, and in our music lessons. We are uplifted by the gift singing brings, enjoy making music together and sharing it with others. We are delighted to be part of this exciting project.” Susan Costa, All Saints CE Primary School. “There are so many wonderful activities and events that have been organised throughout the year to celebrate culture and heritage within our district. To be part of this celebration is a privilege and reinforces Upper Beeding’s com-

mitment to music and how we can make a difference within the wider community.” Corrine Wellby, Upper Beeding Primary School. About the Horsham District Year of Culture: The aim of the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 is to raise the profile of culture and heritage within the Horsham district, with a focused programme of events across 2019 which will be supported by residents and visitors and will leave a cultural legacy for the district, which can be enjoyed, long after 2019. The Year of Culture is being sponsored by Horsham District Council, working in partnership with advisors comprising arts patrons, existing festival organisers and representatives from education, local businesses and the community. About West Sussex Music: West Sussex Music is the largest provider of high-quality music education to children and young people in West Sussex, offering vocal projects, whole-class ensemble tuition, instrumental and vocal tuition, and advice and support for schools as

well as a comprehensive range of musical activities at its five Music Centres. Through its curriculum support, professional development opportunities and facilitating role, West Sussex Music builds music into the very fabric of school life; supporting schools and teachers to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils, their families and the community. For nearly 60 years, West Sussex Music has supported projects that enable access to cultural opportunities for disadvantaged and disaffected young people through its strategic partnerships with other arts and cultural organisations and it plays a valued role as the Music Education Hub for West Sussex. A Not-for Profit Independent Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status, West Sussex Music’s musical opportunities for children and young people are funded by income from parents, schools and the National Music Grant, administered by Arts Council England. For more information, please visit www.westsussexmusic. co.uk.

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Riordan, and Account Management Administrator Eva White, start the 10-hour walk from Southwater on Saturday 22 June. The team will trek across various terrains and through several Sussex and Surrey villages before crossing the finish line at Rudridge’s depot in Farnham. The walkers will receive a hero’s welcome and be treated to a celebration of home-cooked food

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20:00 Willie Austen & Paul Stenton The Cricketers Arms Billingshurst 20:00 - 23:00 Banquet Saturday 17th The Six Bells, September Billingshurst - Billingshurst 20:30 - 23:00 Horsham Rocks Presents Iron Tyger Bandstand, The Horsham The Railway Inn Carfax, Horsham Billingshurst 11:00 til 16:00 21:00 - 23:00

Nell Bryden The Capitol Theatre, Horsham 19:30 Larger Than Life Duo Manbitesdog The Malt Shovel - Horsham Goffs Park Social Club, 20:30 - 23:00 Crawley Holbrook Fest 4 20:30 The Holbrook Club - Horsham Hounds of Sound 15:00 - 23:00 Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath 20:00 Quo-caine Horsham Folk Club Normandy Centre - Horsham The Mulberry, Goring 19:45 - 22:00 20:30 Bushman Brothers Black Heart Angel The Six Bells, Billingshurst The Malt Shovel, Horsham Billingshurst

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Be enthralled by this high energy adaptation of the beloved 1950s film which will sweep you into the golden age of movie musicals for an uplifting, feel good, allsinging and all-dancing evening of entertainment full of stunning dance routines, and larger than life comedy moments, as HAODS bring the Broadway classic ‘Singin in the Rain’ to the Capitol Theatre this May. The timeless favourite is brought to life here on the Horsham stage by a talented 40+ strong cast, telling the story of the dreamboat actor, the elegant but feisty Hollywood starlet, the comedy sidekick guaranteed to ‘make em laugh’ and the freshfaced actress looking for her big

break in the ruthless and changing world of the movies! It’s 1927 and Hollywood royalty Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are enjoying success after success on screen as the golden couple of the Monumental Pictures studio. And, if you believe what you read in the papers, they are enjoying romance off screen together too! When their careers as the stars of the silent screen are thrown into jeopardy with the invention of ‘talkies’ they are forced to act… fast! Find out what lengths Lina will go to in order to protect her public image with a voice that could cut glass, and fall in love as Don falls for new girl on the scene, Kathy Seldon, a chorus girl with huge

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field The Frog & Nightgown 20:30 Horsham Blues 20:00 Workshop - 23:00 Stan’s Showcase: BENITA CenNorthgate Community JOHNSON, TREVOR CLAWSON, tre, Crawley SYDNEY RUTHERFORD and 20:00 LIAM WAKFIELD Open Mic Night The Olive Branch - Horsham The Royal Oak, Ifield 20:00 - 23:00 20:00 Acoustic showcases The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate 19:30

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ambition and the talent to topple Lina’s reign. Will their first foray into the talkies ‘The Duelling Cavalier’ ever be a success? Can Lina keep her crown as the queen of the silver screen? What exactly does Moses supposes? Just how much patience can a vocal coach have and will Kathy see her name in lights as she dreams? Join HAODS and be swept away by the musical, which was voted as the second greatest movie musical of all time by The Guardian newspaper. Grab your umbrellas and be prepared to be dazzled by a talented cast, which promises to pour down delight upon audiences, performing a never ending stream of memorable favourite

songs, including ‘Good Morning’, ‘Make ‘Em Laugh’, ‘All I Do Is Dream of You’ and of course not forgetting the timeless classic ‘Singin’ in the Rain’. Singin in the Rain is tapping its way into the Capitol Theatre, Horsham from Tuesday 14 until Saturday 18 May, with performances Tuesday – Friday evenings at 7:30pm, a Saturday matinee at 2:00pm and Saturday evening at 7:00pm. Don’t miss out on this musical treasure, which promises to put a smile on your face and leave you laughing at clouds and ready for love! Book your tickets today from The Capitol box office by visiting: www.thecapitolhorsham.com or call: 01403 750 220. For more information on HAODS (Horsham Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society), go to www.haods.co.uk, like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HAODSHorsham

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WALK RIGHT BACK: The Everly Brothers

From the producers of smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time – The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad - yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers. The show follows the brothers’ rise to fame from humble country

beginning to superstardom, through their decade-long feud to their glorious reunion which gave them back to each other, and back to the world. With “harmonies from heaven” that influenced The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Simon & Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers were unmatched in their talent. Also featuring songs from a couple of the Everly Brothers’ good friends, Buddy Holly and

Roy Orbison. Director Peter John Jackson explained: “The Everly Brothers were an original and unique act that had a sound like nothing else. Their harmonies were so tight that every group wanted to emulate them. Before that, there was a singer, a band and backing vocals, The Everly’s entwined all of them and created “the harmony group.” International Everly Brothers Fan Club favourites, Luke and Aaron Wilson star as the iconic brothers. Producer Ollie Gray said: “Casting was a big challenge, as we felt it a must to have siblings playing Don and Phil, but after a long search we spotted two young brothers that were already honing their own tribute to the Everly Brothers. We were struck, not only by their vocal blend, but also their uncanny resemblance to Don and Phil Everly.” Walk Right Back is the first show of its kind to tell this phenomenal story of two brothers and their unforgettable music and one not to be missed! Performance: Thursday 9 May at 7.30pm, The Capitol, Horsham. Tickets: Available from The Capitol Box Office: 01403-750220 and online: www.thecapitolhorsham. com

Jim Tavare:From Deadpan to Bedpan In 2017, comedian, BAFTA award winner, Harry Potter actor and double bassist, Jim Tavaré, was involved in a near fatal head-on automobile collision in Los Angeles, where he has resided since 2009. He lived to tell the tale... Directed by Henry Normal, in 2018 Jim returned to the Edinburgh Fringe, for the first time in 20 years, with his first narrative show, ‘From Deadpan To Bedpan’. He tells the story of how a quick trip to the shops changed his life forever. The show is a heart-warming and seriously funny tale of survival against the odds, strange forebodings, unbelievably massive American medical bills, and a dog called Mr Kippy. To much acclaim, this show won ‘Spirit of the Fringe Award’ at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and is now coming to The Capitol. After suffering catastrophic injuries (over 30 broken bones, includ-

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The Cardinals Corner Lee martin Welcome back my sweet pilgrims, sorry I’ve kept you waiting, sunbathing, living in the new Julia Jacklin album and drinking sangria can turn into a full job if ones not careful. This music lark can be a beautiful multi headed monster at the best of times but one aspect of it I’ve always struggled with is the art of self-promotion. Social media if you are friends with musos turns into an advertisement board of folk vying for your company on the same night that everyone else wants to fill your ears too. Done properly and it can be a refreshing stumble on some gold amongst the silt (see Horsham musician Jamie Stanley aka MAILMAN-find him on all social media platforms- who is releasing a single a month for the whole year, you’ll struggle to find such vast composition on the local musical wetlands, and in the hip hop/grime scene, local boy SIXAR has a single out called walls that is well worth a spin) but peddled too much and it can feel a little oppressing, the fine line between loving something too much that at times can feel like someone force feeding me a single malt at 8am- I like it, thank you for offering it to me for the fourteenth time, but I’ll sip it when I’m good and ready

thank you. Music-for me, has always been and always will be the main reason my boat is still anchored down on this wonderful world and not floating in sweet oblivion along with the interesting folk who used to frequent that small gas inlet next to Waterstones until the council boarded it up, so to promote it almost feels a bit trite, a little too much like I’m pushing a religion on people who are not interested, but if can give one person that moment of euphoria that can change one’s life forevermore then surely its worth offering the sacred cup to taste the sweet contents? so on that note it would be completely foolish to not let you fine Horsham folk know of a particularly tasty gig occurring in the wonderful Tunbridge Wells Forum on June 7th my band of merry men Blue Stragglers, who have just released a barnstormer of a single ‘recover’ onto the world wide web (check it out on spotify) in a strange dream come true of sorts are headlining this esteemed venue bringing Brighton fuzz enthusiasts Beach Riot and the fabulous Funke and the two tone baby along for the ride. Tickets are a bargain at £5 and its only 50mins down the road. So, come indulge yourself, you never know, it might change your outlook on life forevermore. Ticket info : https://www.wegottickets.com/event/468469

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Mailman releases 4th of twelve 2019 singles ‘Tortured Soul Complex’, the 4th single from Horsham, UK based Mailman’s third album S3ASON (season three), came out in all digital stores on April 26. Mailman frontman Jamie ‘Stan’ Stanley said: “This one is an antidote to the madness of the modern world, a comment on the importance of looking after one’s mental health and keeping things in perspective. The universe really couldn’t less about our neurotic ego driven nonsense and will crack on with or without us, basi-

cally. So get over yourself!” S3ASON will be released as twelve singles, one for every month of 2019, with the album released on all formats in January 2020. The fourth single ‘Love Heart World’ will be released on May 31. Anyone keen to help with promotion can donate via paypal using the email address emporiaweb@yahoo.co.uk and follow Mailman via the links below: Spotify, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website

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New sports & recreational facilities for Southwater

According to Sport England, sport isn’t just a way to enjoy exercise, it’s a means of bringing local communities together. Sport delivers wide-ranging community benefits, including a positive social and cultural impact and a reduction in crime and antisocial behaviour. Off Church Lane, in Southwater, residents are gearing up for the eagerly awaited array of outdoor facilities being built by developer, Berkeley, on land gifted by the Fletcher Trust. Berkeley Homes launched its stunning development ‘Broadacres’, a collection of high quality one, two, three, four and five-bedroom homes, in 2017. Just a short walk from the village centre, the development is a thriving hub of family life with a friendly and welcoming community which, when complete will comprise of almost 600 homes. Now, Berkeley Homes, working in conjunction with the Fletcher Trust, Horsham District Council, Southwater Parish Council and Southwater Sports Club, is complementing Southwater with

a wealth of sporting facilities for the whole family to enjoy. The new amenities include a sports pavilion and cricket pitch, a community hall, two full size football pitches, tennis courts, playgrounds, a multi-use games area and a skate park, with associated car parking facilities for both the new facilities and Holy Innocents Parish Church. The superb sporting and recreational offering has been designed to appeal to residents of all ages, whether they’re taking their first steps or looking to remain active during retirement. The sports and recreation facilities have been built by Berkeley on land gifted to the local community by the Fletcher Trust. Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher is the third generation to uphold the connection between his family and Southwater Sports Club, after his grandfather originally gifted land for use of the cricket club, believed to be in the 1870s. The local community continues to derive benefit from that long-standing relationship, which has led to provision of the

new facilities, which will be in use imminently. Jeremy Chapman, Managing Director at Berkeley Homes (Southern) East, commented: “There are so many elements that come into play when developing facilities that will enhance the community experience. The sports pavilion and associated pitches, along with the other sporting and outdoor facilities will create a true focal point for local residents and the new Southwater community hall will add to this. This is communitybuilding at its very best!” The building of such amenities is in line with Berkeley’s aim of creating sustainable new neighbourhoods that encourage communities to thrive. For residents of Southwater, and the wider community, this translates to a host of magnificent facilities that will enhance village life. A spokesperson on behalf of the Parish Council stated that the Council were extremely delighted with the high standard of specification achieved by Berkeley in the delivery of not only the new community hall to be named after ex-Councillor Laurie Apted “The Laurie Apted Building”, but also in the delivery of the skate-park/BMX

area, Multi use games area and new larger play park to be named the “Downslink Play-area”. Throughout the stages of development, Berkeley and the Parish Council have maintained excellent working arrangements in order to deliver on time, the commitments and the promises made to the local community. Neil Harding, Chairman of Southwater Sports Club, said: “The superb relationship between the Fletcher Trust, Berkeley and the Southwater Sports Club has resulted in these new, incredible facilities that the sports club, and indeed the entire Southwater community, can enjoy. We are lucky to already enjoy a great sense of community in the village and the new amenities look set to foster the growth of that spirit even further. Broadacres – and Berkeley – has made a very valuable contribution to this delightful corner of West Sussex.” Barbara Childs, Director of Place, Horsham District Council, added: “We are very pleased to see this development bring so many new and outstanding sports and recreation facilities to Southwater. This development will benefit the residents of Southwater as well as the wider community.” Southwater already boasts a range of amenities that are perfectly suited to family life, from wonderful village schools and local shops to the picturesque Southwater Country Park, which includes footpaths, cycleways, a café and a water sports club offering sailing and canoeing. With Horsham just a few minutes’ drive away, residents also have access to a wide selection of eateries, as well as the lively Horsham market, which features fresh local produce and sensational street food, with live music and street entertainment every Saturday. Prices at Broadacres start from £399,500 for a three-bedroom home. For further information on property at Broadacres, call 01403 334 000 or visit www.broadacressouthwater.co.uk. For more information on the Southwater Sports Club, please call 01403 730345 or visit them on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/1SouthwaterSports.

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Motor Racing Martin Read - Sports Reporter Faygate record holding driver John Mickel is pursuing his sixth UK title, to add to his two world championships, and got underway at his favourite track, Brands Hatch, over the Easter

Weekend with a handy 3rd placing at the end of the new season’s first UK Nationals Legends meeting. John said: “The competition was always going to be tough with some strong contenders returning to the field this year. With only 14 rounds it is important to maintain

consistency and maximise points where possible.” And, as ever, there was no shortage of action on the track, resulting in shunts and knocks for all three drivers in John’s team, keeping the crew of mechanics busy. But, fortunately John narrowly missed a huge crash, which brought out the red

flag in the weekend’s last race – at the famous first Paddock Hill bend, when on the opening lap of the final, Will Gibson engaged in a spectacular roll, miraculously escaping unscathed. And, in his shiny silver fresh-liveried QuikSteel car – Number 4 - John Mickel certainly was consistent, finishing every race and collecting the overall third place trophy at the meeting. With plenty of forthcoming opportunities to move up the table, he is placed just 20 points behind the runner up and 60 from the leader. In addition to having special new partners QuikSteel, RVC and Dandelion Farewells, Mickel Motorsport are thrilled that existing partners JLM and Netsense have increased their involvement. Netsense, an IT support company from Burgess Hill, serving companies throughout the UK, offer solutions to support business computer systems, and have partnered Mickel Motorsport for a number of years, but with John Mickel striving to collect a record sixth title in UK Legends Championship in 2019, they feel that this is the perfect year to become even more supportive, owner James Newbery saying “As Mickel Motorsports technology partner we enjoy immersing ourselves in problems on and off track, in 2019 we have introduced more technology to the team, and more

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Horsham teen’s debut for Great Britain Hockey Team Ardingly College is thrilled at the news that Alex Malzer, who left the school last summer, has recently made her debut for Great Britain’s hockey team. The 18-year-old from Horsham played a fearless and brave game last month. At one point, being squeezed by several Americans near the baseline and in an increasingly tight space, she delivered a delicate flick, with a twist of the stick, to find a team-mate. Not that Malzer will necessarily recall the moment: “It went by so quickly and it’s hard to remember the main parts of the match but what an experience!” For Richard Lane, Ardingly College’s Director of Hockey, her skilful performance wasn’t a surprise: “Her outstanding quality is her flair, you never quite know what she is going to do. To those close to her we knew she had the potential to go a long way, but I’m not quite sure anyone would have predicted her to get to the top quite as quickly as she has. “Alex always had a fun and outgoing personality, but her determination always shone through in competitive situations. In her play, she had a burst of pace and very good hands, especially with

3D and lifted skills. At school she showed herself to be a talented sportswoman, also playing for the England Independent Schools football team. At Ardingly College, she was a keen member of our Elite Sports Programme and she worked hard with Matt Wren, our strength and conditioning coach, as well as benefitting from our one-on-one sessions with our hockey professionals, including Arjan Drayton-Chana who plays in the GB Development Squad and Stephane Vehrle-Smith, the Brazilian Olympian.” Whilst at college, Malzer also had the opportunity to train and play for East Grinstead, where players such as Laura Unsworth proved great role models and were wonderfully instrumental in her development. Richard Lane praised the combination of her talent, hard work, and energy to grasp all opportunities. “At Ardingly College, we are all very proud of what she has achieved so far, and look forward to seeing her progress over the years to come.” Now, she is in the frame for selection for Team GB Women’s Olympic hockey defence in 2020.

Horsham win the Bob Rogers Cup – six in a row

Saturday April 27 – Bob Rogers Cup Final at East Grinstead Horsham 31 3 Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter

Horsham drop out of the National Cup Sunday April 28 England & Wales Cricket Board National Club Championship – Round 1 Home walk over for Brighton & Hove Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham won the National Cup at Lord’s in 2005, but early season non availability obliged them to concede their National Cup game against Brighton & Hove, due to be played at the coast, without a ball bowled last Sunday, the 4th team being unable to field a side in the league the day before. However, on Saturday Horsham’s 3rd XI had a very tight finish, being narrowly defeated by visiting Selsey on the main ground at Cricketfield Road. Selsey batted first and Hor-

sham bowled them out for 179, skipper Mark Haines taking 4-32 and James Brehaut 2-30. Replying, Horsham were in deep trouble until the same pair, Brehaut and Haines, came together with a determined last wicket stand of 52 – the highest partnership of the match. Brehaut ended unbeaten on 31, but Horsham fell just eight runs short with seven balls remaining when Haines, watched by his Sussex cricketer son Tom (who had been scheduled to play in Horsham’s cup game at Brighton), was dismissed for 19. Horsham’s 1st XI revert to 1st Central Sussex Cricket League, Premier Division action on Saturday, when, in the opening fixture of the campaign, they welcome last year’s runner up Eastbourne to Cricketfield Road for a 50 overs a side match, starting at 11.30am

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In blustery Storm Hannah induced conditions, Horsham pulled off a remarkable double hat trick of successive Bob Rogers Cup Final triumphs, East Grinstead last Saturday, culminating their season with nine wins on the trot in League and Cup. It may not have been a vintage barn-storming Horsham display, but perhaps that might have been expected at the end of a long hard season, especially as Horsham had rested several first team regulars against lower ranked Hastings & Bexhill. However, Horsham’s much-changed side, the alien weather hampering their normal fluency, nevertheless delivered another commanding Green &

Whites’ win. The game, though, opened with Horsham defending some spirited Hastings attacks, until, in the third minute, a turnover ball allowed Aaron Linfield to break, with supporting Mathieu Pecharman scoring, Joe Wilde converting; the same kicker soon forgoing a penalty opportunity. Hastings then had a penalty of their own, narrowing Horsham’s lead to just four points, but that was the beginning and end of their success. Just after the half way mark, following multiple phases, Pecharman finished off another try, well converted by Wilde, before Johnny Whiting got over, capitalising on a good session of Horsham play, and although this went unconverted, Horsham went into the break leading 19-3. Resuming, Hastings had two penalties, but failed to grasp these chances. Horsham took the opportunity to introduce five changes in personnel, until, in the 63rd

minute, Josh Earle got over the line in support of a strong trademark carry by Declan Nwachukwu. The kick went astray, but with Horsham now leading 24-3, further substitutions were made in the Horsham line up, and the Green & Whites were not quite done, Jordan Bell adding Horsham’s final try with Wilde converting to give Horsham their relatively straightforward 31-3 victory, Horsham Head Coach Nick Stocker saying: “The performance today did not reach the heights that we have seen in recent weeks. After the emotional high of securing promotion, multiple changes and more disappointingly, a possible touch of complacency, we only managed to deliver a spluttering performance. In the face of a motivated Hastings & Bexhill side playing in their first Bob Rogers Cup Final, we did not look after the ball enough, and lacked some physicality at the breakdown and in the tackle. That said, when we scored good tries and ultimately this was the difference between both sides - our ability to convert opportunities presented.” Stocker continued: “Regardless of the performance, it was a great way to end the season - securing the Bob Rogers Cup for a 6th successive time (surely there are precedents that the cup can now be kept?!) on top of promotion to London 1, rendering the 1st XV ineligible to defend the trophy next season with the Lions needing to step up to do the honours. If their recent performance at London Irish, when they won 17-44, is anything to go by, (notching up five successive wins), they will surely do the club proud next year. Man of the match was awarded to a player progressing fantastically well this season following his elevation from last year’s colts - Josh Earle. His energy, work rate and technical ability in the scrum coalface were excellent. He is a real prospect and one that we look forward to working with further. Meanwhile, we say farewell to Mathieu Pecharman on his return to France after showing his talents on the wing - his two tries today were a great way to sign off and we look forward to saying a proper good bye during the player awards night set for 24th May.”

Penalty shoot out disappointment for Horsham Ladies Sunday April 28 – National League Promotion Play Off Horsham Ladies 1 1 Leeds (Leeds won penalty shoot out 3-1, gaining promotion) Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Ladies’ battling season ended in a most cruel way: having previously lost their first play off against strong, already promoted Olton & West Midlands after an early morning departure to Birmingham, Horsham were edged out in their second play-off - against Leeds – at Christ’s Hospital School last Sunday. Bex Ross gave Horsham the lead with an early short corner goal and they maintained their advantage up to the break. But, Louise Corkill equalised for Leeds soon after the restart, and

with neither side making a further break through, the game went into a penalty shoot out, which the Yorkshire side won 1-3, earning them a bonus point, just sufficient to gain them promotion. Horsham Ladies’ Captain CJ White told the District Post: “It was an unfortunate outcome – we started really well, but they came at us more strongly in the second half and it went to penalty shuffles, which is always tough. Our aim was to consolidate this year, we achieved that and will be continuing in the National League Conference East again next season, so it could be worse!” (Shuffles is an alternating penalty shoot-out format, introduced in 2011, the method being similar to penalty shots in ice hockey, consisting of one-on-ones between an attacking player and a goalkeeper – as seen in

the Olympics). Former Horsham Hockey Club Chairman Nick Evans added: “The girls worked very hard against the strong and fairly physical Leeds side. It could have gone either way, but Horsham lost on shuffle penalties. Although disappointing, of course, it is not a disaster – to have gone up would have meant that every match would have been very tough next season, so another term in the Conference will give our young, 16-17, year old stars a chance to develop even further.” Horsham squad > Imogen Laura Coggins, Hannah Jackson, Rosie Firth, Gee Humphreys, Sam Dale, Bex Ross, Kendall Deck, CJ White, Elle Blakesley, Suzy Clapp, Elizabeth Cook, Louisa Denman, Tiff Male, Tasmin Williams, Anna Summerfield, and Elizabeth Shepherd.

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Photo by Tim Hewlett Saturday April 27 – Southern Combination Football League – Premier Division Horsham YMCA 2 1 Langney Wanderers Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter In their final game of the season, victorious again Horsham YMCA posted their 11th win from their last 12 games, during which they have scored 34 points out of a possible 36, placing them second behind runaway leaders Chichester City, who were surprisingly beaten 4-1 by third-in-the table Eastbourne Town in East Sussex. At Gorings Mead on Saturday YM had early corners, left and right, followed by an excellent build up, but the first real shot of the game went wide, before Alex Barbary was off target from just outside the area. But, moments later, mid way through the first half, Langney keeper Dan Hutchins could only parry the ball to

the lurking Barbary, who tapped in. After Dean Bown had blazed over, YM had three corners in quick succession, Guy Harding heading the second one over, ahead of Jack Hartley’s scorcher whizzing over the crossbar. Wave after wave of YM attacks were unleashed, Luke Gedling coming closest to scoring with a long range shot just past the post. Then, ten minutes before the break Langney’s first attempt on goal was very wayward, but Jack Ryder had to be at his very best, with an excellent defensive clearance keeping the visitors at bay. With half time approaching, Ryder fired from a distance, but Hutchins safely gathered, Tony Nwachukwu subsequently ballooning over from the right, YM leading 1-nil at the break. Five minutes into the second half Gedling shaved the crossbar, but Langney were showing more determination, first Joe Summerbell shooting over, then Gary Ingham - even higher. Bown got through on the left, the ball going off for a wasted corner, but he subsequently sent the ball across

the face of the goal for Nwachukwu to convert from close range, celebrated by two of his aerial backward summersaults. But, YM’s second goal only served to galvernise Langney, who suddenly looked altogether more threatening, earning two corners in quick succession, interspersed with aerial volleys at either end. A close quarter YM free kick went begging and then another Langney corner was caught by Aaron Jeal in the YM goal. Langney, though, were not to be denied, lax defending allowing Ingham to score from just yards out. Having controlled the game, YM suddenly looked vulnerable. However, Bown nearly settled matters, but put Hartley’s cross just past the post before Barbary’s shot found Hutchins’ arms. Nwachukwu got through on the right, but, with YM committed in defence, there was nobody in front of goal to receive his supply. In the jittery closing stages Langney were mercifully off target, then Jeal could only push out an attack and the ball went into the net, but the alert linesman signalled offside. With nothing at stake for them, 15th- placed Langney were relaxed and ready to have a go at anything in their attempt to grab a share of the points, or even a shock victory, but YM kept them out to win 2-1, somewhat relieved YM Manager Peter Buckland telling the District Post: “This has been a long, hard season – this was our fiftieth game – and I told the boys that out of all of those games, this is the one we really had to win – with Eastbourne Town and Newhaven breathing down our necks we would have been fourth if we hadn’t won, it was that tight. We’ve done our best and can do no more now, the structure of the leagues will shuffle downwards, so we’ll just have to wait to see what happens.” After their excellent season, Horsham YMCA’s Awards Night celebration starts at 7pm in the evening at the Gorings Mead ground this Saturday.

Dan Evans makes his 300th appearance for YMCA Football Martin Read & Tim Hewlett - Sports Reporter Last Saturday’s Southern Combination Football League Premier Division match against Langney Wanderers at YMCA’s Horsham Family Lawyers’ Stadium at Gorings Mead marked a triple century of games for YM by left back Dan Evans. Dan joined the club in 2012, making his debut in a league match against Crowborough Athletic. YM Manager Peter Buckland paid tribute saying: “Congratulations to Dan for making his 300th appearance for YM, every game has been during my time at the club. He has been loyal, dependable and a first class footballer, possibly the most reliable player I have ever managed in so much as he always gives 100% and is definitely a ‘club’ man. The measure of Dan is

his team mates’ opinion of him - they all hold him in high regard.” Speaking to the District Post Dan said: “I’ve really enjoyed my 7 years at the club and thank Bucks for keeping on picking me!” With players increasingly mobile and frequently moving from club to club, Peter Buckland added: “Just over a year ago our Captain against Langney Wanderers – Dean Carden - notched up his 400th game for YM and it’s a testament to the family spirit that we’ve fostered at the club that here we have two outstanding players who’ve now completed well over 700 games, so often in the same team together – a remarkable statistic and I hope Dan and Dean carry on for many more games.” Our photograph shows Dan Evans with Manager Peter Buckland and Chairman Geoff Foreman before the Langney Wanderers match.

Horsham YMCA Under 23s win their league ! Football Martin Read & Tim Hewlett - Sports Reporters

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Congratulations to the Horsham YMCA U23s who have clinched the Southern Combination Football League U23 West Division title. The Club commented “Hats off to their Management team - Dave Jeal, Dan Redman and Mark Pavlovic – and, of course to the boys. As a community club YM are very proud of this young squad of local, mostly Horsham based lads, and their achievement is even more impressive when it is remembered that the core of the team is last year’s U21 squad, most of whom were eligible to play at U18 level at the time. At the U21 level the squad won the first ever SCFL U21 Cup competition and they finished runners-up in the SCFL U21s (West) Division, too - and a year on they have gone one better by winning the U23 Division!” This season’s winning team triumphed in 15 of their 20 games and were beaten just twice. And, the side has become something of an impressive conveyor belt

with many of the players in the U23 squad now regularly making appearances in Horsham YMCA’s senior side, which, in an excellent season for the Club finished in second place in the SCFL Premier Division. A club spokesman said: “This is a great story of young local, talent being nurtured and encouraged and represents the YMCA ethos in action!” The title was clinched last Thursday evening at Pagham, where a good number of loyal YM supporters made the trip to be rewarded by seeing the U23s run out four-nil winners. Leading by two own goals in the first half YM rounded off the evening with goals from Bradley Ross (82 mins) and Rhyse Nash (87 mins), the line up being: Jack Webb-Olley, Aaron Ryder, Ashley Wadhams, Calum Kelly, Patrick Gibbs, Mitchell Clarke, Jack Ryder, Leon Eales, Bradley Ross, Callum Nash, George Hole. The substitutes, who all had game time on the night, were: Rhyse Nash, Chris Maxted and Jake Meli. Our photograph shows YM U23s’ victorious players and Management celebrating at Pagham.

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Horsham through to Friday’s promotion Play-off Final !

Photos by John Lines Monday April 29 – Promotion Play Off Semi Final Horsham 3 0 Haywards Heath Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Over 500 spectators – Horsham’s biggest ever crowd at Culver Road, Lancing – attended Monday’s promotion Semi Final. Horsham supporters were rewarded with a commanding win for the Hornets, their sixth success on the bounce, particularly satisfying because Haywards Heath, fielding some former Horsham players, had

triumphed in both of the sides’ league matches earlier in the season. Heath came into the game on the back of a 5-0 walloping on their trip to Ashford United (who went on to beat Hastings in the other promotion semi), whereas Horsham were fresher having had a break the previous Saturday following Thamesmead Town’s withdrawal from the league. On Monday four ex Horsham players were in action against the Hornets, with Horsham introducing changes from their line up at Guernsey, and Horsham made the early running with Harvey Sparks firing marginally wide and

Lee Harding just unable to latch onto a set piece. Another free kick found Rob O’Toole, but the striker went too aerial. With Horsham calling the shots a goal would not be long delayed, and after O’Toole’s contact had been denied by a late deflection, the prolific Harding gave the Hornets the lead mid way through the first half. And, it might promptly have got even better, but Heath recovered from a defensive lapse to thwart O’Toole’s attempt. Horsham, though, remained in control, but a repeat foray saw Chris Smith blaze over, and another effort from the striker being rather

desperately gathered by former Horsham goalkeeper Anthony Ender. Resuming 1-0 up, Horsham continued in similar vein, O’Toole, Tyrell-Richardson-Brown, Harding and Smith all testing Heath’s defence, until, in the 64th minute, an impressive build up enabled O’Toole to crash the ball in, tightening Horsham’s grip on the all-important game. With toothless Heath looking done for, Harding almost put the game beyond all possible doubt, but with the constantly exposed Ender beaten, the firm strike just evaded the goal. Subsitute Kieran Lavery

then induced a full-stretch denial from Ender, who was then called upon to pull off an equally impressive save from Jack Brivio’s close range header. However, Horsham were not to be deprived of further success, RichardsonBrown volleying in Lavery’s cross to propel the Hornets into the Play-off Final against Ashford United, who had twice been in arrears against Hastings in their Semi, but recovered, an extra time penalty on the two hour mark clinching the Kent side’s appearance in Friday’s big game at Lancing, 7.30 kick off.

Eleven goal Heath finish sixth with two big wins Southern Combination Football League Premier Division Tuesday April 23 - Broadbridge Heath 5 0 Loxwood Saturday April 27 - Arundel 0 6 Broadbridge Heath Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter In their final appearance at the Leisure Centre, Broadbridge Heath signed off with a re-

sounding 5-nil win in the local derby against Loxwood, leaving the visitors in 17th place. Mason Doughty got Heath off to an ideal start with a goal in the second minute, following up with another just before the mid point of the first half. Then, with the interval beckoning, Andrew Waddingham gave Heath a comfortable three goal cushion going into the interval. Ten minutes after the restart George Cousins

further increased Heath’s lead, before Waddingham put the icing on the cake with his second and Heath’s fifth on the stroke of normal time. And, last Saturday, on a visit to the Mill Road ground, beside the Arun in their last game of a most encouraging season, Heath had an even more convincing win, putting six goals past hapless Arundel. Three Heath players each scored twice: Ryan Brack-

pool opening Heath’s account mid way through the first half, with Jamie Taylor adding another goal five minutes later, putting Heath two up at the break. And, it was all Heath in the second half, with Taylor then Brackpool putting the result well beyond Arundel’s reach before Devon Fender completed the hosts’ misery with two late goals. Heath finished their campaign in a highly creditable sixth position,

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