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Tories lose 13 seats yet retain control of district Last Friday saw the count for local council elections take place and after the farce of Brexit, ex pectations were low for turnout. Last time local elections were held, the National average turnout was just 35% compared to 72% for the EU referendum. This time out those stats were mirrored in Horsham as once again the public stayed away from aiming to help change their local area. As in previous years the Conservative party managed to hold the majority of council seats, however much like the National results this was at a cost as they lost 13 seats, mainly to a resurgent Liberal Democrats who ended the count holding 13 seats. The Green party were rightfully proud of their achievements as they won their first Horsham District Council seats taking one of the two available in the ward of Steyning and Ashurst with Robert Platt elected and one of the two avaiable in Bramber, Upper Beading and Woodmancote through Michael Croker. Labour failed to make impact in an election that was being widely seen, Nationwide, as a chance to make up ground on the Conserva-

tives however with the District fundamentally being a Conservative stronghold they ended the election with the same number of seats as they started, 0. Brexit aside, the poor turnout may also be attributed to people just not knowing what they were voting for or simply not knowing an election was happening. Polling cards were dropped through thousands of letterboxes alomg with many candidates going door to door or dropping pamphlets through letterboxes so the reminder was there but with a distinct lack of media coverage compared to other elections it was simply just forgotten. So what were you voting for? These elections decided who runs the local authorities. In total there are 343 Councils in England of which 248 had elections held. You were voting for who represents the area you live in at Council level. You may have seen or heard various candidates discussing policy and wondered why they didn’t cover something that you feel needs to be acted upon, that could be because it actually falls out of

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The election results per ward

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Billingshurst Chris Brown (CON), Nigel Jupp (CON) and Kate Rowbottom (CON) have been elected with 993, 942 and 778 votes respectively. Turnout: 29%

Forest Colin Minto (LIB DEM), Godfrey Newman (LIB DEM) and David Skipp (LIB DEM) have been elected with 1120, 1224 and 1305 votes respectively. Turnout: 44%

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Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote Michael Croker (GREEN) and Roger Noel (CON) have been elected with 702 and 636 votes respectively. Turnout: 35%

Henfield Mike Morgan (IND) and Josh Potts (CON) have been elected with 1088 and 614 votes respectively. Turnout: 41%

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Broadbridge Heath Matthew Allen (LIB DEM) and Louise Potter (LIB DEM) have been elected with 613 and 722 votes respectively. Turnout: 30%

Holbrook East Andrew Baldwin (CON) and Karen Burgess (CON) have been elected with 762 and 689 votes respectively. Turnout: 33%

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Colgate and Rusper Antony Hogben (CON) and Elizabeth Kitchen (CON) have been elected with 618 and 684 votes respectively. Turnout: 27% Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead Jonathan Chowen (CON) and Lynn Lambert (CON) have been elected with 894 and 901 votes respectively. Turnout: 32%

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Denne Ruth Fletcher (LIB DEM), Frances Haigh (LIB DEM) and Belinda Walters (LIB DEM) have been elected with 1287, 1216 and 1221 votes respectively. Turnout: 35%

Holbrook West Peter Burgess (CON) and Christian Mitchell (CON) have been elected with 852 and 830 votes respectively. Turnout: 35% Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham Stuart Ritchie (CON) and Tricia Youtan (CON) have been elected with 707 and 732 votes respectively. Turnout: 34% Nuthurst and Lower Beeding Antoinette Bradnum (CON) has been elected with 571 votes. Turnout: 42%

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Roffey North Anthony Bevis (LIB DEM) and John Milne (LIB DEM) have been elected with 790 and 732 votes respectively. Turnout: 34% Roffey South Alan Britten (LIB DEM) and Roy Cornell (CON) have been elected with 553 and 561 votes respectively. Turnout: 28% Rudgwick Richard Landeryou (CON) has been elected with 524 votes. Turnout: 36% Southwater North Billy Greening (CON) and Claire Vickers (CON) have been elected with 842 and 814 votes respectively. Turnout: 37%

Steyning and Ashurst Bob Platt (GREEN) and Tim Lloyd (CON) have been elected with 864 and 842 votes respectively. Turnout: 41% Storrington and Washington Ray Dawe (CON), Paul Marshall (CON) and James Sanson (CON) have been elected with 1584, 1439 and 1536 votes respectively. Turnout: 35% Trafalgar Leonard Crosbie (LIB DEM) and Christine Costin (LIB DEM) have been elected with 1155 and 1243 votes respectively. Turnout: 45% West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington Philip Circus (CON), John Blackall (CON) and Jack Saheid (CON) have been elected with 1409, 1443 and 1184 votes respectively. Turnout: 36%

Southwater South and Shipley Gordon Lindsay (CON) and Ian Stannard (CON) have been elected with 675 and 639 votes respectively. Turnout: 32%

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No Incinerator 4 Horsham intends to appoint a London-based Planning Barrister from Landmark Chambers The campaign No Incinerator 4 Horsham (Ni4H) has started Go Fund Me for a barrister and technical experts, to robustly represent residents, at the Public Inquiry, who oppose plans to build a huge commercial and industrial incinerator in rural Horsham. Ni4H Chairman, Peter Catchpole, explained: “Residents are always at a huge disadvantage, when it comes to getting expert support to help them fight complex planning applications like the proposed incinerator in Horsham. Developers always have very deep pockets to fund professional advocacy for their plans, which local communities do not. As a group of concerned local people, we are organising ourselves so that we can fundraise to buy specialist expertise to continue to make our case in opposing the building of an incinerator in Horsham at the upcoming Public

Inquiry. We are asking our supporters to help us by making donations, so that we can get the best possible legal representative to act for us and capitalise on the first-rate case we have to present on behalf of local residents.” Ni4H Vice-Chairman, Kevin Slatter, said: “In a time where there is growing awareness around our environment and air quality, with pledges from national and international governments to reduce carbon emissions and to tackle air quality affecting our health, it just seems the wrong time to build further incineration plants. Whether its ‘Global warming’ or your ‘Health’, incineration is taking us in the wrong direction. An incineration plant would be with us for the next 30-40 years so NOW is the RIGHT time to make the RIGHT decision.”

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West Sussex County Council congratulates Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their son

West Sussex County Council is joining the chorus of celebration at the announcement of the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child. The baby boy was born at

5.26am on Monday 6 May, and is seventh in line to the throne after his father. West Sussex County Council Chairman, Janet Duncton, said: “On behalf of the County Council, may I offer our sincerest congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their first child. “Their visit last year was a huge spectacle, which attracted hundreds of well-wishers, and we look forward to welcoming the family to the county again soon.” Every new child born in West Sussex is entitled to a Gruffalo ‘My first library card’ and, to mark the occasion, West Sussex Libraries will create one for the Royal Couple’s baby son. Mrs Susan Pyper, HM LordLieutenant of West Sussex, said: “I am delighted to hear of the

safe arrival of the Duke and Duchess’s new baby son. I know that many people throughout West Sussex will want to join me in sending sincere and warm congratulations to the Duke and Duchess, and our good wishes as they enjoy the excitement of being new parents.” The Duke and Duchess visited West Sussex in October last year, shortly before announcing they were expecting. They visited Chichester, where they were shown the rare Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence, which is kept in the West Sussex Record Office. The couple then officially opened the University of Chichester’s Engineering and Digital Technology Park in Bognor Regis and were again greeted by jubilant crowds.

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New Turkish restaurant set to come to Horsham

A new Turkish restaurant is set to open its doors in Horsham after the owners of Haywards Heath based Zeytin expressed an interest in the building that was previously home to Carmela. Speaking with The District Post, business owner Ercan Yuzzey said, “All going well we should be welcoming the people of Horsham to our new restaurant in about 3 months. We aim to serve them the best

traditional Turkish food with a few more familiar dishes too.” With the aim to be open from 8am each day, Zeytin will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner services. They will also be giving customers the option to bring their own bottle, “From Monday-Thursday customers can bring their own bottle, then Friday-Sunday we will be serving alcohol ourselves.” Says Mr Yuzzey.

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‘Have a NYEs day’ at free family event

Kingsfold based builders’ merchant ‘NYEs’ will be hosting a free family fun day on Saturday 18 May to celebrate its rebrand and new warehouse premises. The family owned merchant, formerly known as D.W. Nye, has recently undergone a facelift, updating its logo and name, and adding an additional 1000m2 to its warehouse and office facilities. The event, named ‘Have a NYEs day’, will welcome visitors between 10am and 3pm for an array of free entertaining activities, and delicious gourmet delights served up

by local suppliers. One of the biggest celebrities in the building trade - Bob the Builder - will be meeting guests throughout the day, and families will have the chance to get autographs and take photos. Children will also be able to test out their construction skills on one of the mini diggers at NYEs’ designated Diggerland area, have their face painted and get a glitter tattoo. Free food and drink will be available for all visitors, including mouth-watering NYEs pies – specially made for the occasion,

as well as burgers, hot dogs and a limited quantity of NYEs popcorn and candyfloss. Guests can also enjoy a NYEs beer from the Surrey Hills Brewery or sip on an exclusive NYEs gin cocktail, blended just for the occasion. Soft drinks, tea and coffee will also be served. Prizes will be up for grabs in two unique competitions to test bricklaying and nail-banging skills along with live giveaways on NYEs’ social media platforms. Raffle tickets in aid of The Rainy Day Trust - the UK’s only charity supporting the home improvement workforce in times of need – will also be on sale with prizes including family days out, cinema tickets, power tools and restaurant vouchers. All proceeds from the raffle will go directly to the charity. Rex Nye, who is Managing Director at NYEs, said: “Everyone is welcome to attend and we hope as many people as possible can join us on Saturday 18th May. It’s going to be a fantastic day for all the family with lots to see and do, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the best of our region by sampling some delicious food and drink.” To find out more about the ‘Have a NYEs Day’ event, visit: www. dwnye.co.uk/company-info/news/ come-along-to-our-relaunchevent-for-a-day-of-free-familyfun.

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Beautiful Sussex by Sue Collins

Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is delighted to be hosting Sue Collins’ new temporary exhibition, Beautiful Sussex. ‘Beautiful Sussex’ is a solo exhibition by printmaking artist Sue Collins. Sue’s inspiration is taken from her daily walks with Bella, her black lab/collie cross, in and around the South Downs. Using a combination of photography and sketching, as well as drawing on

her own personal experiences and memories, Sue creates unique and vibrant linocut artworks in her Sussex studio. Her ‘Downs View’ reduction linocut print was shortlisted for the 2018 Artists and Illustrators of the Year Award and exhibited at the Mall Galleries. There is an opportunity to meet Sue Collins at Horsham Museum on 1 June between 10am and 1pm. A variety of prints, artworks and

greetings cards featuring Sue’s work will be available to purchase throughout the duration of the exhibition. ‘Beautiful Sussex’ opened on 27 April and will end 29 June 2019 at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery. Horsham Museum & Art Gallery is open Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm, free admission. For more information, please visit: www. horshammuseum.org

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final unit of the course. Head of Music, Dan Page, was delighted: ‘I’m extremely happy with the progress our students have made, both as performers and technicians, through their dedicated hard work. This is one of the most successful musicbased courses we’ve run at Collyer’s. Students have particularly loved the balance of team work with independent projects and the course’s practical relevance to today’s music industry, with a clear progression to further education and a wide variety of music careers.” Collyer’s Vice Principal (Quality and Curriculum) said: “Huge congratulations to the teachers and students for this wonderful performance. They are an absolute credit to Collyer’s. A really high note to end the year on!” The Music Practitioners course is its second year at Collyer’s, and comprises a range of contemporary units that cover areas such as: live sound, studio sound, live performance, sequencing and music careers. The course is equally suitable for musicians/singers and non-musicians/sound engineers alike.

exciting future for all pupils, parents and staff at Farlington” Mark Malley, CEO of Bellevue Education, said: “From my first visit to the school I felt that Farlington would be a natural fit to the Bellevue group, as both share the same values and commitments: providing an educational environment that challenges, nurtures, excites and involves every single pupil. I am delighted to welcome the school to the group and I very much look forward to working with Louise and her dedicated team.” To find out more about Bellevue Education, please visit: http://www.blvue.com

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Students raise more than 13k for St Catherine’s Hospice Local students have collectively raised more than £13,000 for terminally ill people, as part of St Catherine’s Hospice Youth Enterprise Project (YEP). Designed to develop students’ business skills, YEP challenged students to unleash their inner entrepreneurs. It asked them to organise fundraising events that would raise a minimum of £1,500 for St Catherine’s, with the support of 12 business mentors from NatWest who also sponsored the project. NatWest gave the students £50 as an initial investment and supported them as they worked on their fundraising. The pupil’s amazing achievements were recognised at an awards ceremony last month (25 April) at Christ’s Hospital School. The ceremony gave five teams of pupils from Hazelwick School and Thomas Bennett Community College in Crawley, and Tanbridge House School in Horsham, the chance to showcase their fundraising ideas to a judging panel in a bid to win an award. Pupils were also supported by family, friends and teachers, as well as Trustees from St Catherine’s and senior NatWest staff. Innovative presentations show-

cased varied fundraising ideas including bake and hot chocolate sales, refreshment stands, film nights and even designing and making a bespoke phone holder at school to name a few! Schools scooping an award on the night included: Hazelwick School - Most money raised Hazelwick School - Most pounds per pupil Thomas Bennett Community College - Best presentation Caterham Team 2- Most innovative fundraising idea Sophie Peckham, Community and Events Fundraising Manager at St Catherine’s, said: “It was fantastic to hear the innovative ways our schools raised money for us with the support of their NatWest mentors. I hope they’re as proud of themselves as we are of them. Without our supporters, we wouldn’t be able to care for local terminally ill people when it’s needed most. And it’s great to engage with younger members of our community to help them understand more about the work we do caring for local people and their families. “The awards night was really inspiring and the efforts of all the

young people involved will make a huge difference to the people we care for. I’d like to thank all our school teams, their teachers, parents and NatWest mentors for making YEP such a great success!

I’d also like to thank Christ’s Hospital School for allowing us to host the awards there.” If you are interested in finding out how your school can get involved in YEP next year, please

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Students call for more support for overseas charity project.

Help at Home The students from The Weald School in Billingshurst, are raising money for the school’s charity project ‘Classrooms for Kenya’, which was originally set up more than 10 years ago by Weald pupils. Classrooms for Kenya aims to raise money to supply the materials for old school buildings to be converted into brick-built classrooms for pupils in Kenya to enjoy a better quality of education. The project has received a £250 boost from housebuilder Bellway, the developer building homes off East Street in the village. Jordan Sladden, International Coordinator for The Weald School, said: “Our students have worked really hard to raise money for the Classrooms for Kenya project through a variety of fundraising acts, to achieve our aim of securing more permanent, safe classrooms for Kenyan schoolchildren. “The school has been raising money for this project since 2006, building over 70 new classrooms for over 20 different Kenyan schools in that time, and our pupils

feel strongly about the project as it’s a very relatable subject for school students. “We would like to thank Bellway for their kind donation towards the overall total and hope this will encourage others to do the same.” Housebuilder Bellway is building a collection of two to five-bedroom homes near The Weald School at its Amblehurst Green development, off East Street in Billingshurst. Natalie Hughes, Sales Manager for Bellway South London, said: “We were very keen to support the Classrooms for Kenya project as soon as we learned of it, so all the credit has to go to Oscar Milne, the student at The Weald School who first brought this to our attention. “We hope that our support of the project will help to attract more donations which will help the students here achieve their ongoing goal of providing more safe learning environments for Kenyan schoolchildren.” For more information on the Classrooms for Kenya project, visit classroomsforkenya.org.uk

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St Catherine’s Hospice to Schools awarded for being autism aware host free session for carers Next week, during national Dying Matters Week, St Catherine’s Hospice, alongside Carers Support West Sussex, is hosting a free question and answer session for local carers. Taking place on Tuesday 14 May between 2.30pm and 4pm, the session, in the cinema room at Skylark House Care Home, will give carers in the local community a chance to hear from St Catherine’s nurses, expertly trained in end of life care. St Catherine’s understands that when someone you love is ill it affects every aspect of your life. And they know how difficult it can be becoming a carer for a loved one. It’s not uncommon to have questions or to be unsure of who can help you, so hospice nurses

will be on hand to offer people practical advice and answer their questions. They will also be answering important questions like; What is Advance care planning all about? What are the changes you might expect to see as someone approaches death? What is a Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation? To help people feel more prepared when caring for someone coming towards the end of their life. Staff from Carers Support West Sussex will talk about their services and the support available to carers too. To book your place, please call Carers Support West Sussex on: 0300 028 8888.

West Sussex schools have been recognised for the excellent work they do to support pupils with autism. In total, 13 schools received an Autism Aware Award from West Sussex County Council’s Autism and Social Communication Team at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley, on Wednesday, 24 April 2019. Schools can achieve bronze, silver or gold standard for demonstrating an effective whole-school approach to supporting their students with autism and social communication disorders. Richard Burrett, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills at West Sussex County Council, said: “Schools achieved the award because of the way they integrate their students with an autism spectrum condition. They have high aspirations and expectations for their students.” Daniel Wakeford, who has autism

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Horsham Jeweller shares wealth of knowledge russ bedford Step into Sakakini in Horsham and not only will you find a vast array of high quality jewellery, you are likely to also be instantly greeted by one of the town’s most charismatic business owners, Dominic Sakakini. With a wealth of experience in the trade behind him Dominic has one simple aim, to bring the public quality diamonds at wholesale prices. With the ability to pass on sound advice, help you find a bargain and restore Family heirlooms, he has made Sakakini the first place to go when considering high quality diamonds and jewellery It is with that knowledge and experience that Dominic now brings his skills to you at a special event held on May 16th at The Anchor Hotel. Speaking with him, he tells The District Post, “This event is there to help you turn your boot sale bargains into serious cash. We have all been at boot sales, found something relatively cheap and been quite impressed with our discovery, we have all found that item in the loft and then thrown it away or sold it on cheaply, with this event I am passing on how you can turn un-

loved items or a cheap purchase into a great profit.” With two shows scheduled, one at 11am-2pm and the other at 6pm-9pm demand is starting to increase and Dominic is keen to see people attend, “This event

This event guarantees to give you all the knowledge you need to find a bargain guarantees to give you all the knowledge you need to find a bargain, we can teach hall marking, we can teach stone inspection and so much more.” “An example, there was an old man that had his story featured on The Antiques Roadshow, he passed away, after living a very simple life but accrued a fair bit of debt and never fully got to enjoy life. The only thing he had that could potentially have any value was a ring from his Mother yet he had no idea, he just saw it as a ring. When he passed, it got valued and was priced at £1million!” I’m taken aback by this claim

but it turns out to be genuine, another great example being closer to home ”After doing one of my courses a person purchased a ring from a charity shop for £50, they then bought it into me and had it valued at £7000. It now sits in our window on sale!” We continue to chat and you can see this is an industry he not only knows but is deeply passionate about, reeling of an array of facts, stories and tips you get the impression that diamonds are to Mr Sakakini what sweets are to a young Child. Priceless, enjoyable and worth investing in. “Over the past 5 years diamonds have provided annual returns of roughly 12% and forecasters are predicting an annual increase this year of anywhere between 10 and 50%” Some people aren’t looking for investments through , some just

want to find something that can become an heirloom or signify something special, “Everything we have ever been given has some kind of meaning behind it, but jewellery tells a story, with jewellery we are dealing with emotions.” He says. An interesting part of the Sakakini business is that most of his custom now comes from bespoke orders, “We are like your personal shoppers, you can ask me to source something, create something or alter something and we will endeavour to do it so your item is unique to you. I can promise you there is no compromise on giving you exactly what you want. So there you have it, from the expert himself. Diamonds really can be anyone’s best Friend. You can join Dominic at his show by booking tickets via the store. Simply call him on (01403 250500) or pay him a visit.

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Friday 16th Haslett & Fallows The King’s Arms September

Horsham The Overtures 20:30 - 23:00 Wildwood Golf & Country Wild Rocket Club, Cranleigh The Six Bells, Billingshurst 18:00 Billingshurst T20:30 Slammers - 23:00 Soul Band The Barley Trojan Beats The Mow, Tandridge The REC Rooms -

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19:00 - 23:00 Open Mic Warnham Comrades Club Warnham Saturday 17th 20:30 - 23:00 September Jukebox 6 The Bedford - Horsham Horsham Rocks Presents 20:30 - 23:00 Horsham Bandstand, The Brett Hutchinson Carfax, Horsham The Olive Branch 11:00 til 16:00 Horsham Nell Bryden 21:00 - 23:00

The Capitol Theatre, Horsham 19:30 Day of Dance Larger Than Life Duo CarfaxPark Bandstand Goffs Social-Club, Horsham Crawley 10:00 - 17:00 20:30 Loxfest 2019 Hounds Sound Loxwoodof Village Hall - LoxBroadbridge Heath Village wood, Billingshurst Centre, Broadbridge Heath 12:30 - 23:00 Classix 20:00 The Malt Shovel Quo-caine Horsham The Mulberry, Goring 20:30 - 23:00 20:30 Toploader Black Heart Angel The REC Rooms The Malt Shovel, Horsham Horsham

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Quo-caine and Rhino’s Revenge come to The Holbrook Club Quo-caine, the ultimate Status Quo experience, will (once again) be supporting Rhino’s Revenge on the closing date of their European tour - right here in Horsham! The side band of John ‘Rhino’ Edwards, bass player with rock legends Status Quo, Rhino’s Revenge is touring under the ‘Save The Rhino’ banner and continue to support Save The Rhino International. Rhino: “Thanks to the generosity of the people who come to our gigs, we’ve already collected a substantial amount for the charity.” With two albums of original material to its name – and a third currently in the making – Rhino’s Revenge brings songs from that repertoire to the stage alongside Quo favourites which Rhino has either written or co-written, some timeless rock classics and an element of the spontaneous unknown. He admitted: “I do like to surprise myself, and everyone else, by throwing in a song which we haven’t necessarily even rehearsed before, in the heat of the moment.”

Rhino’s Revenge is made up from a pool of stellar players, subject to availability, that currently includes Jim Kirkpatrick from FM on guitar and drummer Richard Newman, who has performed with Paul Rodgers, Rory Gallagher, Jefferson Starship, Steve Marriott, Alvin Lee and Glenn Hughes. Rhino explained: “Paul Rodgers is my absolute hero and when he heard about my association with Save The Rhino, he signed several copies of his latest CD/DVD, gave them to our shared drummer, Richard, and we sold them on our last tour, with all proceeds going to the charity.” Having previously been a member of acts including The Climax Blues Band, Space and Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Rhino was invited to join Quo in 1986 and has been permanent in the line-up ever since. Quo-caine are delighted to be supporting Rhino’s Revenge, once more, at The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham on Saturday 25 May. Tickets are available from the box office directly, or by calling 01403 751150

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Sunday 12/05/1918th Andy Osman September The Anchor Inn -

South Saxon Beardsmen Storrington, Pulborough Gathering 19:30 - 23:00 The Malt Folk Shovel, Horsham ClubHorsham 12:00 til 18:00 Normandy Centre Horsham Open Mic night 19:45 - 22:00Arms, BroadThe Shelley bridge Heath 19:30 Riverboat Shuffle Acoustic Jam Horsham The King’sSports Arms - Club, Horsham Horsham 20:00 20:00 - 23:00

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The Railway Times Acoustic Sessions The Railway Inn Billingshurst 20:00 - 23:00

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Walk Right Back at The Hawth

Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to The Hawth stage by popular demand on Tuesday 4 June. 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 decadelong 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, said: “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. Ollie Gray, the shows Producer, explained: “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. This is a show not to be missed! Performance: Tuesday 4 June 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £25, available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www. hawth.co.uk

“A hugely enjoyable hour of stand-up comedy” IVO GRAHAM: Motion Sickness Following a highly-acclaimed, totally sold-out run at 2018’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ivo Graham is touring Motion Sickness throughout the UK, stopping off at The Hawth Studio on Wednesday 22 May. Each summer, Ivo performs to bigger crowds in larger venues at the festival, so it’s no surprise that this rising star of British comedy is taking his show to numerous venues across the length and breadth of the country. Ivo is growing up. So, this is his “moving in together” show; his “getting married” show; his “having kids” show. Sounds exhausting, right? Imagine being the one actually doing it. Ivo Graham is making lots of big life choices, and doing his darnedest to feel as positive about them as possible, rather than just feeling scared. Every-

one has wobbles about commitment, right? Or just Eton boys who’ve been repressing their feelings since they went away to boarding school aged seven? Is it time to open up a bit? His girlfriend thinks so; his therapist thinks so; various comedy critics think so. But what if scratching the itch only makes it worse? Since becoming the first winner of So You Think You’re Funny in 2009, Ivo has gone on to tour four shows and gain increasing popularity as one of the bright young lights of British comedy. TV and radio-wise, he has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Live From The BBC, Roast Battle, Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier, Fighting Talk, The Now Show, and It’s Not What You Know. Performance: Wednesday 22 May, 8pm, The Hawth Studio Crawley. Tickets: £14, avail-

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Art Exhibition at The Capitol Theatre starts this month

Horsham textile artist Esther Clark will be displaying a selection of her work in The Capitol from 13 May – 22 June. It will feature patchwork portraits, intricate houses both in fabrics and pen-and-paint, as well as cheeky textile dogs. Esther’s work combines colour, architectural accuracy, detail, and humour, making them into joyful images. While Esther has always been creative from an early age, she used to work for various airlines and later as an EFL teacher. Moving to a farm proved to be the springboard back into creative life. Lots of animals getting themselves into comical situations - what better way to capture all those memories than through art? Out came her pencils and paints and she started drawing detailed pictures, telling a story. Then, when 3-D images were popular, Esther was wondering if she could achieve a similar effect like that with fabrics. The answer was yes, she could. And it was fun! She

continued with ‘painting’ houses in fabric, and since she has also made colourful but practical items. Houses she mainly makes to commission, personalising each piece by using a person’s hobbies, interests, jobs, and history. She also gives workshops, guiding people through sewing their own house. Esther relishes her arty activities partly because it’s so enjoyable, partly because she donates the proceeds of her efforts to the charity Medical Detection Dogs. This organisation trains dogs with two main aims, based on the incredible sense of smell a dog has. One main branch is Medical Alert Assistance dogs; these dogs are trained to help people with life-threatening illnesses where they do not sense an imminent attack. Most of these involve Type 1 Diabetes patients.

The dogs detect a dangerously low blood sugar level and warn their human partners, so that they can take preventative action. The other main branch is Bio Detection, where dogs are trained to identify cancer. The dogs work with samples at the centre, identifying with an accuracy of over 90%. The aim is not for dogs to replace your GP, but for scientists to identify exactly what it is that the dogs smell, isolate this substance, and develop an easy, quick and reliable method to help a diagnosis at the surgery. At the moment, research is being done on certain cancers, Parkinson’s and malaria. The dogs, by the way, live with families and, like many people, go to work Monday to Friday, office hours! And the dogs are very happy! Normally exhibiting as a HAOS member, Esther is excited to have this solo exhibition from 13 May – 22 June at The Capitol, North Street, Horsham, RH12 1 RG. For lots more images, please visit www. LifeInPatches.com, and if you would like to commission Esther, she can be contacted on 01403 272978 or Esthervanoostrum@aol. com .

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That’ll Be The Day comes to The Hawth That’ll Be The Day is highly acclaimed for its special ability to evoke nostalgia with LIVE entertainment and the ever-popular show returns to The Hawth this June! Having delighted audiences throughout the UK for over three decades, That’ll Be The Day is back on the road, once again entertaining crowds of fans with classic hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s - plus more hilarious comedy! Originally established on the cabaret circuit in the late 1980s, the show began playing regional theatres in the early ‘90s. Now it performs over 200 shows a year to capacity audiences across the UK. Trevor Payne (who first created the

show back in 1986!) still directs, produces and stars in the production today. Trevor rewrites all the material for the show for each year, and over six months is taken in planning and preparation. Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, That’ll Be The Day is the golden age of popular music revived and live on stage! That’ll Be The Day are proud supporters of Make-A-Wish UK the charity which grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening conditions. This year they’re celebrating 30 years of granting magical wishes - providing desperately ill children with hope for the future, strength

to cope and resilience to fight their condition. Now entering its third year of collecting, That’ll Be The Day is delighted to have raised over £250,000 indonations from its generous audiences across the UK! Trevor Payne said: “We are truly delighted to be supporting MakeA-Wish. The tireless work they do with children across the UK is inspirational and we look forward to a long and fruitful association with this amazing charity” Performance: Thursday 6 June 7.30pm, The Hawth Crawley. Tickets: £28.50, available from The Hawth Box Office: 01293 553636 and online: www.hawth.co.uk.

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This exclusive barn style conversion of over 3,400 sq ft has been meticulously built to offer contemporary family living within a rural location. With approximately 3.5 acres of grounds, large gardens to three sides of the property and a double car port with office/storage attached. The well planned accommodation is a perfect balance of design and space for a busy family. The entrance hall leads you into a stunning open plan room which

is zoned to comprise a formal dining area, snug sitting room and luxurious kitchen fitted out to a high specification with a full range of integrated appliances. This generously sized room has a vaulted ceiling and skylights which provide natural light to every corner. Bi-fold doors can be opened to give access to the large entertaining space which enjoys views over the gardens and equestrian field. Pocket doors lead into the front aspect media/family room which has a feature recessed

ceiling with lighting. Accessed from the kitchen area is a large utility/boot room and side door leading out towards the double car port. A central hallway from the living area, gives light and access right through into the glorious master bedroom suite which also has double doors onto its own decked area. Again, a perfect space for entertaining and to enjoy a summer evening. The master bedroom has the added benefit of its own built-in dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom fitted to a high standard. There are a four further bedrooms and a family bathroom with two of the bedrooms having access to the rear terrace and enjoying a garden aspect, both of these have en-

suite shower rooms. Outside A private gated driveway leads to the double bay car port with good size office/storage room alongside. The driveway provides ample parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens surround three sides of the main home with a large decked entertaining area and lawns encased by post and rail fencing giving a lovely view over your own equestrian field of approximately 3.5 acres. There is also Planning Permission granted for a stable building and tack room towards the front of the gardens adjacent to the field. Five Oaks is a hamlet in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. It lies about 1.7 miles north of Billingshurst and approximately 5 miles to Horsham with its excellent selection of national and independent retailers including a large John Lewis at Home and Waitrose store. There are twice weekly award winning local markets in the Carfax and East Street, or ‘Eat Street’ as it is known locally, has a wide choice of restaurants. Piries Place in the centre of Horsham is currently undergoing redevelopment to include a new independent three screen cinema, a 92 bed hotel, shops and restaurants. There is a leisure centre with swimming pool close to Horsham Park, whilst the nearby Capitol has a cinema and theatre. There are some beautiful walks and cycle rides in the immediate countryside. Further afield, the stunning South Downs and coast are within easy reach. For those needing to commute, Horsham Station has a direct line to Gatwick (17 minutes) and London Victoria (56 minutes) and there is easy access to the M23 leading to the M25. For further information and viewing arrangements please contact the vendors sole agent, Martin & Co on 01403 248222.

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Do you relish the convenience and excitement of town centre living? Alden Court could be for you. Combining affordable prices with modern design, this stylish oasis is ideal for those looking to take the first steps onto the

property ladder. Situated only a few minutes’ walk from the buzz of the town centre, this stunning collection of brand-new one and two-bedroom homes is just a stone’s throw away from Horsham’s local amenities. Spacious and light-filled liv-

ing areas are complimented by stylish, fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms, while practical storage and gas central heating creates a home that is easy to live in and cost-effective to run. Outside, Alden Court has been cleverly designed to maximise views over the landscaped, communal gardens, with some properties benefitting from private gardens. A parking space is also provided for each property, some of which come with electric charging ports. When it comes to location, Alden Court is hard to beat. Leave the car behind and enjoy a stroll into the town centre where you’ll be greeted by the wide range of restaurants, bars and shops that Horsham has to offer. With easy access to local transport links and Gatwick airport just a 20-minute drive away, this superbly placed development enjoys a prime setting. Craving some green space? Sussex’s

beautiful rural countryside surrounds this idyllic market town, while Horsham park is a short 10-minute walk away. Owning your own home could be more affordable than you think with the help of shared ownership; allowing you to buy a share of the value of your property and pay rent on the rest. Shared ownership is ideal for those looking for a stepping stone onto the property ladder, or seeking an affordable way of owning a property, should family circumstances have changed. Shares at Alden Court start from just 30%, with the option of increasing your share to up to 100% of the property value, if your financial circumstances should change. Shared ownership offers many benefits, including considerable cost savings. By using the shared ownership scheme you’ll own your own home rather than paying rent with no return, require

a much smaller deposit, and your monthly repayments will often work out less than renting privately. When purchasing a property through shared ownership, household income requirements will vary from development to development. The general guidelines state however, that you must have a combined household income of less than £80,000 per year outside of London, to meet the eligibility criteria. Are you interested in purchasing one of our shared ownership properties at Alden Court? You’ll need to register with Help-toBuy first to ensure you meet the affordability requirements. Visit www.helptobuyese.org.uk for more information. Keep up to date with our upcoming range of developments by visiting www.wealdliving.com or calling our sales team on 01403 226060.

The official opening of Winterton Square On Wednesday 1 May, Saxon Weald were joined by board members, residents of the local community and representatives from Horsham District Council for the official opening of Winterton Square, Saxon Weald’s latest development in Horsham. Located at the heart of Horsham, Winterton Square consists of 65 brand-new one and twobedroom homes; 20 for affordable rent, 27 for market rent and 18 for purchase through shared ownership. Just moments from Horsham train station and a short walk into the town centre, this ideally situated development is perfect for both commuters and culture lovers alike. To celebrate the opening, Saxon Weald gifted residents of Winterton Square with a pair of bee

posts, which have been positioned in the communal garden area. The bee posts, cleverly crafted by the team at Green&Blue, are designed to create a nesting site for solitary bees, which are vital for pollination. Steven Dennis, Chief Executive for Saxon Weald, said: “We’re delighted to be opening Winterton Square, our brand-new development in Horsham. Formerly consisting of 27 properties, this fantastic site has been transformed into a modern selection of 65 affordable new homes, thanks to the hard work of our staff, contractors and suppliers over the last two years. I look forward to hearing how our residents are settling in to their new homes over the coming months”.

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Cricket - Saturday May 4 THE 1st CENTRAL SUSSEX LEAGUE – ECB Premier Division Eastbourne 193 all out (46.3 overs) – Horsham 195-1(28.5) Horsham won by 9 wickets – Horsham 30 points – Eastbourne 6 Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Playing in DHL style livery (bright yellow with a broad red stripe down the trousers), Horsham brushed aside Eastbourne last Saturday, winning convincingly with more than 20 overs unused after inserting the visitors at Cricketfield Road. Yet, all the time James Hockley was at the crease there were fears of a big total to chase. The former Kent batsman headed the league honours board last season with a top score of 240 and took an immediate liking to Horsham’s new Kiwi overseas signing, Auckland player Jamie Brown, whose lengthy first over included free

hits, and finished uncomfortably in double figures, the tall seamer having flown in from the other side of the world the day before. Hockley raced to his fifty with a big six in the eighth over, but after he was caught behind for 71 by Sam Bell off erstwhile Horsham YMCA goalkeeper Paul “PJ” Williams, Eastbourne subsided from 95-1 to 193 all out. Jordan Turner made 37 and skipper Jacob Smith 33, but no other batsman scored more than 9. Horsham bowled and fielded well, Darren Jordan, giving it air, taking 3-19, and Second XI Captain and Horsham rugby regular Johnny Whiting drafted in to bolster Horsham’s depleted ranks – 3-46. Sussex’s Tom Haines took 2-22, his superb overhead catch running away from the wicket culminating in a spectacular dive to see off Ollie Rayner for 3, the Middlesex and former Sussex allrounder having scored almost 4,000 county runs, in addition to his 380 wickets. Brown and Williams completed Horsham’s wicket taking with a

scalp apiece. Horsham’s response set off like a train, 88 being on the board in the tenth over, Haines and evergreen Craig Gallagher, unimpeded by rain stoppages, going on to hit 20 fours and 8 sixes between them, aided by occasional ground fielding lapses. By the time Haines was out for 86 just 35 more runs were required from 27 overs, Gallagher ending with an unbeaten 85, Rayner not coming on until the 16th over. Horsham skipper Michael Thornely told the District Post: “Getting Hockey out was crucial, amid the fielding restrictions they were 70-0 off seven, but fell away in the middle, PJ bowling well, into the wind. Then our openers started off so positively, giving us a good opening win.” Tom Haines added: “There was some inviting bowling out there!”, while Craig Gallagher said: “That was very enjoyable, especially following my disappointing net session last evening. But, there was a bit of pace in the wicket, which helped - although, as it is early season, some balls were popping and others kept a bit low.” Eastbourne’s James Hockley commented: “I thought I might go big today, but I got one that bounced a bit! With our modest score we needed early wickets, but the Horsham openers batted really well.” On Saturday Horsham visit Preston Nomads, who beat 2017 champions East Grinstead last Saturday. Meanwhile, with Horsham fielding two sides, the seconds were at Worthing’s Rotary East ground, where they made 156 from 33.5 overs, Harry Huddlestone scoring 40, Chippendales winning by 6 wickets.

Josh Kennedy tops honours board amid Roffey successes

Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Captaining Roffey’s 4ths, young Josh Kennedy topped the Sussex League Honours Board with 153

not out after being put in against Southwater at King George V Playing Fields, Partridge Green on April 27th. Roffey posted 262-2, six Southwater bowlers toiling with scant reward. In reply Southwater were bowled out for 151, Roffey’s 2018 Colt of the Year Lewis Shivnarain taking 5-11 in 8.3 overs, Josh Kennedy telling the District Post: “Opening the batting with Matt Howell we put on 70 for the first wicket and I slowed down a bit once he was out, but managed to find the boundary more frequently after the drinks interval and was well supported by Ben Gibbs, who made 37 not out. Lewis is 13 years old and was playing in his first men’s game! He bowled extremely well and was very confident – his first over was a double wicket maiden.” And, Lewis is something of an allrounder, scoring two hundreds captaining his Roffey age group side in last year’s U12 Festival. He won both Roffey’s U12 batting and U13 bowling awards last year and is on the Sussex Youth development programme. And, last Saturday, in addition

to the first team’s success, Roffey’s second and third teams also won, Matt Bidlake saying: “The 2nds kicked off the season with an impressive last over victory against a good West Chiltington 1st team, who made 220-8 batting first, thanks to a solid 60 from Ben Lucking. 14 year old Sam Henderson was our stand out bowler, taking his maiden 5 wicket haul for our seconds, finishing with 5-43. Then, key lower order cameos from Ollie Bidlake (37) and an unbeaten 21 from Sachin Naik and 17 not out from Sam saw us home. We were not at our best, but strong character showed that we have the ability to grind out a result and we’ll take confidence from that going forward. We’re at Ansty on Saturday, looking to make it back to back victories.” Roffey thirds played a strong Portslade side, but won comfortably – by 93 runs. Ed Barnes’ century was the highlight of Roffey’s 218-4, before Portslade were bowled out for 125, Nathan Kerridge impressing with 5-21. Roffey 3s have won their last 9 games on the bounce and will be pressing for another promotion.

Cricket - Saturday May 4 THE 1st CENTRAL SUSSEX LEAGUE – Division 2 Lindfield 156 all out (40.4 overs) Billingshurst 159-3 (23.3 overs) Billingshurst won by 7 wickets – Billingshurst 30 points – Lindfield 5 Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter After flirting with promotion last season, Billingshurst have made no secret of their aspiration to return to the Premiership and they made an excellent start to their campaign with a strong win in their opening fixture – at their Jubilee Fields home. Lindfield won the toss and elected to bat, but soon lost both openers to Ben Mortimer, newly signed from Alton, Hampshire. Five subsequent batsmen all reached double figures but wickets continued to fall cheaply with nobody going on to post a big score. Mortimer finished with 3-36, Louis Storey returning to the club from East Preston took 2-19 and opening bowler Andy Barr 2-28, new Captain Ben Williams and Tasmanian overseas player Jordan Willoughby grabbing a

scalp apiece. Billingshurst then made short work of the 157 target after setting a sound platform with a 70 run opening partnership, going on to win with more than 20 overs still in the bank, courtesy of 49 from wicketkeeper Josh Wood, an unbeaten 47 from Storey, 31 not out from Paul Osborne and 25 from Willoughby. Ben Williams told the District Post: “That was a great way to begin our season – its always good to get off to a win! It was a typical early season wicket, but the batsmen who committed showed that it was perfectly possible to score runs out there. Jordan batted fluently and Louis is a really good up and coming young player, while Josh Wood has played for Hampshire seconds – he’s a good ball striker. We’ve also signed former Horsham player Sam Dobson and Jack Haines from Slinfold, and there’s even the possibility that ex Sussex and England player Mike Yardy might play a few games. We’re at Hastings on Saturday, they were relegated last season and will be anxious to get back into the Premiership, so we’re expecting a competitive game.”

Roffey open with determined win Cricket - Saturday May 4 THE 1st CENTRAL SUSSEX LEAGUE – ECB Premier Division Brighton & Hove 235 all out (47.3 overs) – Roffey 237-6 (48.2) Roffey won by 4 wickets – Roffey 30 points – Brighton 13 Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter On a freezing day at the Nevill Sports Ground, Roffey reprised last year’s win there, but it took some outstanding performances to overcome Brighton & Hove. Former Sussex and Scotland player Matt Machan threatened to take the game away from Roffey, his classy 121 at slightly faster than a run a ball containing 12 fours and 3 sixes. Earlier Sussex’s Delray Rawlins made a quickfire 40, skipper Simon Hetherton following up with a watchful 39. But, those three top guns accounted for 200 of Brighton’s runs, their other eight batsmen contributing only 23 between them. For Roffey a devastating spell from Alex Collins stopped Brighton in their tracks – fast and admirably straight, first he grabbed the crucial scalp by bowling Machan, quickly going on to take four more wickets to condemn Brighton from 214-4 to 235 all out. The ever- reliable George Fleming took 2-34, with Rohit Jagota, Leigh Harrison and new signing from Ifield, James Pearce, all chipping in with a wicket apiece. Roffey replied with an opening stand of 125, Theo Rivers scoring 48 and returning Aussie overseas player Ben Manenti 68, but when they were both out in quick succession, two more wickets

promptly went down, Roffey suddenly finding themselves on 132-4 and with a batsman light - Jibran Khan being away playing in a televised tournament in Pakistan. But, Roffey’s strength in depth was once more confirmed, Captain Matt Davies posting a timely unbeaten 56 and new Roffey Chairman Josh Fleming 34, the pair putting on 89 for the fifth wicket to take Roffey within 15 runs of victory, the win subsequently coming with 10 balls to spare. Matt Davies told the District Post: “Machan batted very well, but Brighton rely heavily on their pros and Collo soon got into his stride with five quick wickets in his six overs, getting us back in the game. Then, Theo and Ben really put us in the driving seat - until we lost four wickets for seven runs and were in a bit of trouble - but we dug ourselves out and it was great to start the season with a win!” Alex Collins added: “Machan made batting look very easy, it wasn’t that simple a wicket, the ball was seaming around a bit and I enjoyed bowling on it - it was a case of bowling straight and it was coming out quite well for me. It was a bit nervy at the end, but we got there!” On Saturday, Roffey have their first home game of the season when they welcome newcomers Mayfield, who lost last week. Then, on Sunday Roffey open their ECB National Club Championship Cup campaign with a home fixture against Hastings, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, but beat Goring convincingly in a Division 2 clash last Saturday

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Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Rugby Club colts were thrilled to visit the Leicester Tigers Club at their Welford Road Stadium to participate in one of the Tigers matchday coaching clinics. The young Horsham players followed in the steps of the

professionals in front of more than 20,000 spectators at the Gallagher Premiership fixture between the Tigers and Bristol Bears before watching the match. Leicester’s community coaches worked with the colts to develop their individual and team skills, in addition to offering tips and techniques for them to work on. And, the young Horsham players

had an opportunity to quiz Tigers academy graduate Harry Mahoney about life in professional rugby before watching the game, and were delighted to have their team photo taken on the hallowed turf at half time, watched on by the huge crowd. Paul Lewis from Horsham Rugby Club joined the group on the pitch for a photo with Tigers back-rower Will Evans, saying: “It is a great opportunity to bring the kids to Tigers, go to a coaching session and then watch a game at Welford Road. The coaches were brilliant with the kids and it was great to see them work with different coaches. Then to watch a game and get on the pitch was just brilliant – the kids absolutely loved it!” Meanwhile, seven 1st XV players from Horsham Rugby were selected for Sussex to play against Surrey at Esher last Saturday – Tom Johnson, Jack Osgood, Jordan Bell and Kyle Fairs all played, alongside Mike Tredgett, Mike Watts and Dan Cass on the bench, although Surrey won 31-14 the Horsham players greatly enjoyed the experience.

Free tennis at Horsham Lawn Tennis Club! Tennis Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Lawn Tennis Club is delighted to announce that it is holding an open day at their courts at Horsham Cricket Club – as part of the Nature Valley Big Tennis Weekend - from 9am to 5pm on Saturday May 18th. There will be sessions to suit the whole family, including Mini Tennis, Cardio Tennis and numerous other fun activities, Head Coach Glyn Jukes saying: “It is our annual open day for aspiring tennis players of all ages and abilities and we are delighted to take part in the Lawn Tennis Association’s hugely successful Great British Weekend once again. Rackets and balls will be provided, so whether you’ve never picked up a racket before or you’re a seasoned regular there is fun to be had and sessions, including adult and junior coaching, and touch-tennis can be booked via the link at www.horshamsportsclub.com/events/hltcopen-day-19/. All you need is a pair of trainers, so come along and have a go at playing tennis

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Horsham promoted to Premier Division Resuming, a Horsham free kick rebounded to Dylan Merchant, but the defender could only head to Mott, ahead of Abdul Anidugbe failing to beat Pelling, neither side managing to break the deadlock, the second half of extra time and the prospect of a penalty shoot out beckoning. Changes rejuvenated the Kent side, but substitute Trey Williams’ blast was well adrift, until, with 12 minutes remaining, Joey Taylor celebrated coming off the bench with a pinpoint free kick from the right, Merchant climbing to head in his debut goal for Horsham. He will never score a better winner, Horsham keeping Ashford at bay to clinch the hard earned win. Horsham Secretary Jeff Barrett acknowledged the great enter-

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This is beyond our wildest dreams I’ve got a great management team and an incredible bunch of players Friday May 3 – Promotion PlayOff Final Horsham 2 Ashford United 1 (After extra time) Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham are promoted! They signed off from their two year ground share at Culver Road, Lancing with a battling win in the Play-off Final, crowning a superb run of seven successive victories at the business end of their busy season. Strong cup results also marked Horsham’s excellent campaigns, but this was their most important game for many a year, returning the Hornets to the Bostik Premier League for the first time since 2012, having endured time in the County League in the interim. Ashford, has struggled, narrowly avoiding relegation last season, but

clawed their way up to the Playoff Final after an indifferent start to the season. And, the timing of Horsham’s promotion could not be better - after an extensive nomadic existence, next season they will be coming home to their burgeoning Hop Oast facility in a senior league befitting the excellent new surroundings. The Club urged supporters to come to the Play-Off Final and almost 900 attended, defying the cold, damp conditions. Manager Dom di Paola had been studying videos of Ashford and was well aware of the twin threat posed by midfielder Sam Corne – rated by him as the best midfielder in the division – and prolific ex pro, attacker Danny Parish. Horsham dominated first half possession and the pulsating second half was reminiscent of a must win cup tie with both teams straining every sinew to get over the line. After an understandably cagey

start there was a long injury delay, Parish laying prone before his hobbling resumption, when, after Chris Smith’s run came to nothing, Tyrell RichardsonBrown crossed from the right to no avail. Horsham were throwing all into the attack, earning three corners in quick succession, the first two being cleared and the third safely gathered by Ashford keeper Sam Mott. Action switched to the other end, but Jerald Aboagye fired straight to Josh Pelling in the home goal. Then, with almost 20 minutes on the clock, Rob O’Toole fired over. In a prolonged spell of freezing rain raking across the ground, Smith was denied by Mott. But, a Horsham goal soon followed, George Hayward volleying in Lee Harding’s supply, Ashford supporters were singing to keep their spirits up, but their side did not look likely to score until, in a flurry of attacks late in the half,

Parish headed wide and then induced a top save from Pelling, before the woodwork came to Horsham’s rescue. But, Ashford kept pressing and were awarded a clear penalty, which Corne converted, evading Pelling’s forlorn grasp. Starting the second half 1-1, drama was guaranteed, Mott immediately negating Smith’s foray before Pelling blocked a free kick and an Ashford corner went mercifully wide. Horsham, though, soon had an opportunity to go back into the lead from the spot after O’Toole was scythed down in the box, but then failed to beat Mott’s dive with Horsham fans complaining - justifiably – that the keeper had advanced from his line. Sniffing the possibility of a win, Ashford tested Pelling, while Horsham, also pushing hard, were aggrieved when appeals for another penalty fell on deaf ears, heralding extra time.

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tainment provided by the visitors and Chairman Kevin Borrett said: “Winning this fabulous game completes Horsham’s ten year journey back to the Premiership.” While, elated Hornets’ Manager Dom di Paola – rightly installed as the League’s April Manager of the Month - said: “This is beyond our wildest dreams – I’ve got a great management team and an incredible bunch of players: they travelled down to Steyning for training and worked very hard for this. Ashford is an excellent team, but we kept their two danger men quiet. After a celebration I’m taking a break in Greece and we’ll think about planning for next season after that.” Last word to Life President Frank King, who first watched Horsham in 1945: “I’m absolutely thrilled, Dom is a fantastic Manager and has done a great job!”

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