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Sunday’s first Horsham Spanish Festival, Feria de Horsham, played out to an enthusiastic audience who packed the town and enjoyed exciting displays of Spanish music, dancing and street food in the Carfax from noon to the early evening. Organised by Horsham District Council with a new partner, Feria de Londres, the show came down from London’s South Bank and really captured the spirit of the spring Spanish festivals. Throughout the day, various styles of hugely impressive Spanish dance and music were enjoyed across both bandstand and ‘amphitheatre stages’ with many colourful costumes and audience participation much in evidence. Local Spanish business, Vacalola, ran a popular children’s craft activity which, together with face painting, a caricaturist and a dress up photo booth, meant there was plenty for the whole

family to enjoy. There were queues at the food stalls for most of the day, with

All our cafes, restaurants and bars were full to bursting and the Spanish themed street food stalls had a great trading day. several of the traders selling out before the end. Tropical foliage was again provided by Big Plant Nursery of Ashington, adding to the setting. The Council is asking for event

feedback with an opportunity to win a bottle of Cava from The Horsham Cellar – access to the survey is via the event page on www.horshamtimewellspent. co.uk The Feria was the fourth in a series of four Horsham town spring events billed as ‘Horsham - Life’s a Beach’ supporting Horsham District Year of Culture 2019. Based on feedback received by the Council, so far, many who visited would like the Feria to return, along with the new Caribbean festival which took place a few weeks earlier. Commenting on the event, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Horsham Town, Cllr Peter Burgess, said: “Feria de Horsham was another great event for our town centre which got everyone involved. “It was something different for the town and created a real buzz for both visitors and local

businesses alike. All our cafes, restaurants and bars were full to bursting and the Spanish themed street food stalls had a great trading day. “During this special Horsham District Year of Culture for 2019, it was an event which really captured the vibrant culture of Horsham. “Please give us your feedback as we’d love to bring it back next year.” Next up on the town’s event programme are the royal British Legion Armed Forces Sunday on 30 June, Horsham Rotary’s Park based Funday Sunday (and Year of Culture Children’s parade) on 7 July and Horsham FrenchFest on Sunday 14 July. Also, stay tuned for more information on the launch of the St.Catherine’s Hospice Heart to HeART Trail on 4 July with nine “hearts” scheduled for the Horsham area.

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Walkers brighten up Horsham for St Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk St Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk hit the streets of Horsham on Saturday night (8 June). Nearly 1,000 men, women and children made their steps count by walking 2, 7, 13 or 20 miles to raise money for local people facing death and bereavement. Sponsored by Gatwick Airport, the local charity’s event gave people the chance to walk in support of their local hospice or in memory of a loved one. And their efforts are set to raise an incredible £150,000. The night began at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, with music, a glitter station and a lively

To see nearly 1,000 people walking to support our hospice was incredible. warm up by international fitness presenter, Jo Cooper. Following the warm up, there were heartfelt speeches from Deborah Edmonds, Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, at Gatwick Airport, and Giles Tomsett, St Catherine’s Chief Executive, who wished walkers luck, as they set off on their challenge. Deborah said: “The work of St Catherine’s Hospice has touched many hearts at Gatwick Airport. And I’m really proud of my colleagues who completed the walk to raise money for others in their community. Tonight’s been a great reminder of just how many local people are touched by

St Catherine’s work. Gatwick is very proud to work alongside the hospice and we look forward to continuing to support them.” To cheers from volunteer marshals, walkers set off in a sea of orange and neon. They enjoyed a brand new glow lane, and as they walked past St John’s Church in Broadbridge Heath, many of them took the chance to light a candle in memory of a loved one. Amongst the walkers were a team of community nurses from St Catherine’s who walked 20 miles. Nursing Assistant, Katie Costello said: “I took part in this year’s Midnight Walk because I feel passionately about the work we do at the hospice. Everyday, I see firsthand how invaluable end of life support is - especially to people in their own homes - and I wanted to do my bit to make sure that care continues to be there for more people in the future. “It was a fantastic atmosphere tonight. The volunteers were amazing in encouraging us on, and it was humbling to walk alongside so many other people, who, like me, are committed to making a difference to local terminally ill people. I know many of those walking tonight have experienced our hospice care and it was particularly poignant to see the ‘in memory’ candles at the church on route. “I hope everyone feels as proud as I do of completing such an amazing challenge. It’s only by all of us getting behind the hospice through events like this, and helping to raise money, that I and my nursing colleagues can be there to care for people.” After completing their challenge, walkers crossed the finishing line to cheers from hospice staff and volunteers, before posing for photograph mementos which they could buy for a donation to the hospice Walkers then

enjoyed breakfast and prosecco whilst wearing their medals to mark their incredible feats. Louise Wise, Events Fundraiser at St Catherine’s, said: “To see nearly 1,000 people walking to support our hospice was incredible. We’re so grateful to each of

them for giving up sleep to support us. And their efforts in raising money for us takes us nearer to making sure that nobody in our community faces death and loss alone in the future. I’d also like to thank Gatwick Airport and all our amazing volunteers. We

couldn’t have run the Midnight Walk without them. It was unforgettable!” To find out how you can take part in future challenges for St Catherine’s, please visit: www. stch.org.uk

No incinerator 4 Horsham: Public support needed Disgruntled residents attending last week’s Pre-Inquiry meeting about the proposed Horsham Incinerator desperately need your support. Residents attended the meeting to demonstrate the strength of opinion against the proposed Horsham incinerator. The No Incinerator 4 Horsham (Ni4H) Community Group was represented by a barrister from London-based Landmark Chambers. The Planning Inspector has asked Ni4H to submit a Statement of Case expressing robust objections. He has also invited the group to become a ‘Rule 6 Party’ so it can take part in the Public Inquiry which starts on 29 October in Horsham. However, Ni4H is unable to commit to Rule 6 status to represent residents without sufficient funds for a barrister and technical experts, for the 3-week Public

Inquiry, and for technical reports due in July. Kevin Slatter, Vice Chairman of Ni4H, said: “While we continue to fight the development of the Horsham incinerator, the pre-hearing meeting has reinforced the need for us to have a full time barrister on the team. We can’t do this without public support and funding. Please help us fight for the right decision for Horsham and the local community.” Ni4H will be holding a public event on Saturday (15 June) at The Roffey Club in Spooners Road, Horsham RH12 4DY. Everyone is welcome to drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm to find out more about the Horsham Incinerator proposals and how they can still have a say at the Public Inquiry. Tea, coffee, drinks and refreshments will be available from the bar.

Meanwhile, residents in Swindon say they are appalled and disgusted that a huge energy plant powered by waste would be built on their doorstep, as the outcome of their Public Inquiry was published. A resident commented: “I don’t know what this will do to property prices in our area, I don’t know if we’ll ever be able to sell our houses.” (source The Swindon Advertiser 10 June 2019). The local community group in Swindon was disappointed at the decision, but pleased that some of its serious concerns have made it into the planning conditions, for example, the need to demonstrate that the incinerator will contribute to reducing overall carbon emissions. For further information, urgent donations and pledges, please visit the Ni4H website: ni4h.org or email noincinerator4horsham@ gmail.com

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Did you hear the one about Castlewood Primary? Southwater School wins Beano’s Britains funniest class competition Foxes class from Castlewood Primary, Horsham, have been revealed as the winners of Beano’s Britain’s Funniest Class national joke competition. Their joke “At the bank a lady asked me to check her balance, so I pushed her over” received over a third of the final 7.4 million votes on Beano.com, crowning them the ultimate champions. The national competition, launched in April this year, challenged primary school classes across the country to submit their best gags, to be in with a chance of taking home the title of Britain’s Funniest Class 2019. Ten schools were shortlisted by comedian Harry Hill, along with a panel of Beano’s gag masters, before being put to a public vote on Beano.com to decide the winner.

Beano.com presenter Emma Shaw presented the class with the official Beano Britain’s Funniest Class trophy, along with prizes including a bundle of Beano annuals and comic subscriptions. The class will also be treated to a special joke workshop to help further hone their budding comedy skills. Winning schools, classes and jokes: 1st: Castlewood Primary School, Southwater (West Sussex), (Class) Foxes: At the bank a lady asked me to check her balance, so I pushed her over. 2nd: Polperro Primary, Looe (Cornwall), (Class) Talland: YouTube, Twitter and Facebook are making a joint website. What would it be called? YouTwitFace. 3rd: Bispham Endowed CE Primary School, Blackpool (Lancashire), (Class) 6A: A Mexican man says to his friends, ‘I can disappear in three seconds. Uno...dos…’ and then he disappears without a ‘tres’! All shortlisted schools will have their jokes added to Beano’s joke generator (www.beano.com/jokes) and receive special Beano certificates marking their achievement.

The two runners-up, Polperro Primary and Bispham Endowed CE Primary, will also each receive annuals, comic subscriptions and a special VIP Beano visit in July. Mike Stirling, Editorial Director at Beano Studios, said: “This competition has now proved to Britain and beyond that we have a nation of funny kids! A huge congrats to Castlewood Primary and all the shortlisted schools – keep that LOLZ comedy genius coming!” Rachel Nunns, Headteacher of Castlewood Primary, said: “We are all so very proud of our Foxes class and their joke. We have been amazed by the support of the parents of the class and how the entire school has rallied behind them. Also the immense public support and votes on Beano.com that have led to this wonderful result!” Katy Smith, Foxes Class Teacher, said of the win: “The class are just so thrilled, they can’t quite believe they have won! We all want to say a huge thank you to Beano; we’ve had so much fun writing jokes for the competition.” To view the final results of Beano’ Britain’s Funniest Class competition, please visit www. beano.com/jokes

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Horsham District Council’s Community Link team and Pulborough Neighbourhood Wardens visited Pauline and Peter Allison at their home in Pulborough last week to deliver a virtual reality therapy session. Pauline has been bed bound for four years, following a disability, and doesn’t get out. Her local Neighbourhood Wardens obtained church based funding to provide a therapy session for her in her own home. The virtual reality therapy is based on the use of a headset which creates a virtual reality environment for users, helping them to become immersed within a variety of scenes. The equipment took Pauline on a safari, into the jungle, along a beach and to many more places

from the comfort of her own home. The Council is the first council in the country to introduce this new form of therapy for those living with long term medical conditions and Pulborough is one of the first parishes to host a home visit using it. Pictured alongside Peter and Pauline is Lisa Brown, one of the Community Link advisers for Horsham District Council. If you’d like any further information regarding the virtual reality therapy and the benefits it can bring, then please don’t hesitate to contact the Community Link team on 01403 215230 or you can call the Pulborough Parish Neighbourhood Wardens on 07584 337475/6.

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Local poetry winners announced in Horsham Park’s Poets’ Corner

Horsham’s very own Poets’ Corner was officially unveiled to the public at a special ceremony last week (7 June) in Horsham Park and winners of a locals’ poetry competition announced. Grant funding from Horsham District Council’s Year of Culture team was awarded to local community group Friends of Horsham Park to create the Poets’ Corner area, next to Park House Garden in the park, in order to celebrate Horsham District’s poetry heritage and culture. Friends of Horsham Park organised a poetry competition inviting locals to get involved by either nominating a poem or writing a poem to be displayed on

We hope the wide range of poems on display will mean that everyone finds a poem they can enjoy 12 tree trunk seats arranged in a circle in the park. The group was inundated with over 100 entries and gathered with members of Horsham District Council, and the Council’s Chairman, Cllr Kate Rowbottom, to announce the winners. Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, commented: “The creation of a Poets’ Corner for Horsham Park is a most fitting way to celebrate our local culture during this special year of celebration. “I was delighted that the poetry competition generated so much interest amongst young and old alike, and that the entries were of such a high standard. “We have created a lasting legacy in the park, where

residents and visitors can sit and reflect, and groups can arrange to meet amongst poetry which commemorates park life and its importance in our community.” Chair of Friends of Horsham Park, Sally Sanderson, added: “This has been an exciting project. The judges found it difficult to select the final winners as there were so many wonderful entries – all on the theme of the park or nature. We loved how they reveal the many ways people value this special community space – for play, for having fun with family and friends, for connecting us with nature and for providing a tranquil place to relax and breathe.” The winners were: Junior School category – 6 to 11 years 1st Izzy Cadman 2nd Hannah Shelton 3rd Saffron Ayley Senior School category – 12 to 18 years 1st Nadia Henning 2nd Luke Jackson 3rd Jess Hollingworth Adults 1st Maurice Packham 2nd Hannah Valente 3rd Rod Cuming All nine winners will see their poems displayed on the assembled tree trunks alongside our local poetry greats: Shelley, Belloc and Year of Culture patron, Julia Donaldson CBE. The winning poems have been sponsored by Black Jug, Breathe, China Brasserie, Courtney Green, Denne Neighbourhood Council, Freeman Brothers, Horsham Society, Leasehold Management Limited, Martin&Co. Shortlisted poems from the competition will be exhibited around the park for the summer. A map of ‘Poems in the Park’ shows where the poems can be found and is available on the Year of Culture website: https:// www.hdculture2019.co.uk/news/ horsham-park-poetry-trail/. Sally Sanderson added: “We hope the wide range of poems on display will mean that everyone finds a poem they can enjoy. Some are thought-provoking, some are fun and many just celebrate this wonderful park.”

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Music fans are being invited to ‘a festival in an afternoon’, which is being planned by parents at a Horsham school Tickets are now on sale for St Mary’s Fest on Saturday, July 13, when local music will be take centre stage during the event at St Mary’s Primary School, which is in Normandy, Horsham. The school will be transformed for four hours, with each classroom hosting various events such as face painting, musical theatre workshops, karaoke sessions, a silent disco and circus skill sessions. Punk outfit The Vulz, who have previously been played at Carfest South 2018 and featured on BBC Radio 2’s Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show, will play a set along with local favourites The Mind Sweepers and the Sound Shifters. There will also be performances by the children and St Mary’s teachers and a wide selection of food and drink will be served throughout the event, which runs from 3.30pm until 7.30pm. The event is being organised by

St Mary’s HSA, the school’s parent teacher group. Lead organiser Ed Palmart said: “Although we want to raise much needed funds for the

This event is open to everybody and anybody and we would welcome music lovers who want to support local acts school, this event is a celebration of all that is great about Horsham. We have been blown away by the generosity of the bands and performers who have agreed to give up part of their weekend to help create something special.

“This event is open to everybody and anybody and we would welcome music lovers who want to support local acts.” There will also be a silent auction and a raffle on the day with prizes already including a meal for two at Restaurant Tristan, jewellery from Wakefield’s and a host of gifts from other Horsham businesses. Now on sale are adult / child standard tickets priced at £5 - with children’s tickets including two workshops of their choice and a silent disco session. Alternatively, a child saver ticket £10 - includes all workshops, unlimited silent disco, and one of festival hair, make up or face painting. The £5 Tickets or £10 Saver Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.wegottickets.com/ event/472959 Children aged 3 and under are free.

Collyer’s teacher wins top award for outstanding theatrical creativity

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Collyer’s very own Head of Drama has just returned from the AllEngland Theatre Festival Final, having won the Rex Walford Award for Outstanding Creativity, for his original performance of ‘A Dangerous Woman’. In the last few months, with the same show, he has scooped awards for best performer at the Totton Drama Festival, the Sherborne Drama Festival and the West of England Drama Festival at Frome. Neil explained: “Originally, I was asked if I would participate as a performer in a national festival of new writing (with The Bench Theatre Company) and that’s how I ended up working on Paul King’s ‘A Dangerous Woman’. “It tells a really important story, that of Kitty Marion – an actress

and suffragette who worked tirelessly for women’s rights; fighting for better working conditions, exposing corruption, and standing up for female performers against ruthless and abusive agents. Kitty suffered horrific torture at the hands of the British justice system, but her story is so often overlooked. Sadly, our playwright, Paul, died during our rehearsal process, so it was so important to do his writing justice.” Neil, who has been teaching at the Ofsted Outstanding sixth form college for 20 years, is also well known for his television writing. He added: “On stage, the play is just a two hander (myself & Sarah Ash), with both actors playing a myriad of characters and scenes, without props or set. It was a real challenge, so we were exceptionally flattered by all great feedback we received from audiences. Ironically, I just applied the same techniques that I teach Collyer’s students, all about character detail and the art of physical theatre. And naturally, I’ll be throwing down the gauntlet for my students to go one better!” Collyer’s Deputy Principal, Steve Martell, was delighted: “The Collyer’s community are incredibly proud of Neil’s creative achievements. He’s a supremely gifted writer, performer and teacher; a thoroughly class act!”

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Biennial Lecture-a great success

The Capitol Theatre was, once again, the venue for the third biennial lecture hosted by The Arts Society, Horsham, for all the art and photography students at Collyer’s Sixth Form College. Past lectures have focused on the human form and photography as art, but this year’s lecture, delivered by Ian Swankie, was entitled ‘The World’s Most Expensive Art’. Ian is an Arts Society lecturer, who is an official guide at a number of London galleries, including Tate Modern. He is a qualified and

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active freelance London guide, and leads regular tours for various corporations and organisations, and is also a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Art Scholars. His lecture, which intrigued the students listening, looked at the top end of the art market where, in the last few years, the amount paid for the three most expensive artworks would be enough to buy 5,000 brand new Bentley Continental motor cars or to pay the annual salaries of more than 25,000 nurses. This lecture was an excuse

to examine some beautiful and varied art, including works by Picasso, Cezanne, Leonardo, Rembrandt, Modigliani, Klimt, Bacon and Pollock, all held together by the common thread of their extraordinary commercial value. The lecture also looked at the buyers and sellers, the backstory of the works, the reasons for changing hands, and Ian attempted to answer the question “Are they really worth hundreds of millions of pounds?” Susie McAlister, head of Art at Collyers, said afterwards: “Back at college, there was a fierce debate among the students as to the moral aspect of paintings costing so much money, and about the fact that many are just stored in bank vaults as investments and not on public view.” Christine Knight, Young Arts Secretary, said: “I’m pleased that, once again, we were able to sponsor this lecture for Collyers students, and delighted that the subject matter created some stimulating discussion amongst the students. Ian was particularly engaging in the way he linked the cost of some paintings to everyday items, for example, the cost of one Picasso would have paid the university fees for all the students at the lecture, and bought them each a car and given them £80,000 each to spend!”

A new look for Chestnut Tree House shop in Billingshurst After 14 years of trading, the Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice shop in Billingshurst is in need of some essential maintenance work and the charity will be taking the opportunity to make some improvements and give the shop a fresh new look at the same time. It has been announced that the shop will be closing for a week at 5pm on Saturday 22 June to enable the work to take place. Staff will be in the shop whilst the works are being carried out and donations can still be made between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. Head of Retail, Jan Harper said: “Last year, our incredible Billingshurst shop team sold 26,250

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From shed to showcase: The artist known as Jode

Rachael Down discovers how local illustrator, Paul Jode stepped out of the shed and into the illustration business Whether it’s mixology, furnishings or underground literature, Paul Jode Designs helps to bring the local talents of Horsham to the front page. From hobby and passion to exhibitions and business, Paul’s style is both inoffensively brash and alluringly seductive. Meet Paul. As a Horsham local - North Heath born and bred - he works full-time for a pharmaceutical company and spends his evenings and weekends designing creatively clever masterpieces for his illustrative and graphic design commissions. Don’t get me wrong; he socialises too - he goes to the gym and even plays football. It’s just that, out of everything, art is his passion. And the thing is, you can see why. It really is art that works. Carefully planned and designed to please each client and their specific brief, Paul’s work is so delicately considered and layered with personality, it’s vibrancy can’t help but POP from the page. I know this because I’ve

also known Paul for a long time. A childhood friend and North Heath neighbour, I’m one of the lucky spectators whose witnessed Paul’s talent ebb, flow and continuously grow over the last two decades. Shedfuls of creativity Pre Dead Parrot, it’s fair to say that Paul’s talents were very much shielded from public viewing. So much so, it’s shocking and awesome to think that the most eyecatching statement art in Pirie’s place was hidden in such humble abodes. That’s right. Every creative piece from Jode’s collection began at the bottom of the garden. All from the comfort of his practical, non-showy, creativity-breeding shed. That is until now, of course. Commuter-town talents His latest work is featured on the front cover as well as laced within the recently published Commuting: An Underground World, written by ex-Horsham resident Stephen Down. Delving deep into the bizarre happenings of tube life, CAUW is a real-life commuter’s account of underground journeys during peak times up town. Paul was given the creative license to create what he saw and interpreted from copies of first drafts and edits. What he’s produced both compliments and elevates Stephen’s words, tone and storytelling, so much so it’s already circulating across London’s underground world. Nabbed and promoted by TfL and Books on the Underground, CAUW and Paul’s accompanying illustrations are

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Commuter-town talents currently available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle. When asked about the book, Paul commented: “I think the best part about working with Steve is that he trusted my interpretation. Because he’s based in London, most of our meetings and briefs were discussed over the phone, so most of the time I was left to my own devices.” He went on to say: “I know they say that you don’t judge a book by it’s cover, but who actually believes that? That’s why I designed CAUWs front to represent the whole book in one page. Bit like a shop-frontwindow approach, showcasing the main attractions but not giving away the whole story.” The Bar Formerly Known as The Dead Parrot Spotted and commissioned first

by Andrew Harrod, owner of The Bar Formerly Known as The Dead Parrot, you can admire Paul’s artwork first hand by heading to The Polygon. As a Horsham local, Paul admits to seeing many bars dazzle or disappointment residents over the last decade. Very much like his artwork that is now displayed in and outside such bars, there’s a dry twist and subtle comedic-style about him. Injecting humour-infused skill across the page, stencil, pixel, screen, wall, frame, underground and even on cushions, his illustrations, logos and cards are gaining in popularity. And while Poly may actually be gone, the rebirth, design lift and cocktails make this ‘new bird on the block’ Piries’ finest develop-

ment. Mixology at its sharpest, The Bar Formerly Known as The Dead Parrot resurfaces wearing a clock that gives a massive hip-hop shout out to its former speak-easy vibes. And, like the many carefully selected and expertly made cocktails (not forgetting the devilish cakes), there’s a twist. Welcoming class without pretension, talented local illustrator, Paul Jode mixes renaissance masterpieces with a pop-culture spice inside and out. Exuding a sense of wacky familiarity, Paul’s artwork cleverly infuses figures from other local faces, bar staff and millennial icons to welcome guests of past and present. For art-related enquiries and commissions, visit: www.pauljode.com.

Horsham Battle Of The Bands: prizes and sponsorship packages

Horsham’s long running ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition has announced details of their all new prizes and sponsorship packages for 2019. This year, the winners in the Original Bands and Acoustic Originals categories will each receive: A single package deal worth £349 courtesy of Brighton based studio Audiobeach ( https://www. audiobeach.brightonrecording. studio ), equivalent to one full day of studio time to record up to two songs, plus additional mixing and mastering time and digital delivery of song files as WAV & MP3 A professional photoshoot courtesy of Chilledvondub-Photographic ( https://chilledvondub. tumblr.com )

A single release on all digital platforms via Artists Without A Label (AWAL) that includes chart registration ( https://www.awal. com/ ) The winners in the Covers Acts competition will receive: Three free rehearsals at QM Studios ( https://www.qmstudios. co.uk/ ) £250 in cash Co-organiser and compère Jamie ‘Stan’ Stanley said: “We’re delighted to welcome on board new prize sponsors Audiobeach and Chilledvondub-Photographic alongside our financial sponsors. For those interested in sponsoring this flagship Horsham event and helping us put on the best show we possibly can there are numerous sponsorship packages available.” The available packages are:

Friend of BotB - £30 for the year · Your first drink on BotB at each event Bronze Sponsor £250 · Your first drink on BotB at each event · Company name / logo on the BotB website and stage banners Silver Sponsor £750 All the benefits of bronze sponsorship plus: · Logo on all event marketing posters / flyers / banners · Mention in at least one press release, blog post · Tagged on a minimum of 5 social media posts · Limited to 4 sponsors at this level (only two left) · Channel exclusivity for your type of business · Opportunity to have a 3m x 3m pitch at the event or similar activation Gold Sponsor £1500 All the benefits of silver sponsorship plus: · Sole sponsor at this level · On stage banner · Prominent logo and name on all print and digital media · Mentioned and tagged in all social media posts and press coverage · Brand activation / pitch at the event There’s only a handful of places left in each competition but bands can still enter until the end of June at www.horshambotb.co.uk All BotB events this year will be free entry and part of the Horsham Festival and Horsham’s ‘Year of Culture’ fringe. The dates and venues for the

heats and finals are as follows: Covers Acts: Heat 1 - 18 July at The REC Rooms from 7pm Heat 2 - 19 July at Horsham Sports Club from 7pm Original Bands: Heat One: 25 July at The REC Rooms from 7pm Heat Two - 26 July at Horsham Sports Club from 7pm Acoustic Originals Competition:

10 August on the Carfax Bandstand from 1pm Covers & Originals Finals: 17 August in the Human Nature Garden, Horsham Park from 12pm Anyone interested in getting involved as a volunteer on the day, as part of the organising committee or as a sponsor of the event can email the team at info@horshambotb.co.uk

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The Overtures Warnham Comrades Wildwood Golf & Country Club - Warnham 20:30Cranleigh - 23:00 Club, Saints of Sin (plus support 18:00 Number 38) Band T from Slammers Soul The REC Rooms - Horsham The Barley Mow, Tandridge 19:30 - 23:00

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The Olive Branch - Horsham 20:00 - 23:00 Overdrive The Railway Inn Saturday 17th Billingshurst 21:00 - 23:30 September Pocket-Rockit Horsham Rocks Presents The Anchor Inn - Storrington, Horsham Bandstand, The Pulborough Carfax, 21:00 -Horsham 23:00

11:00 til 16:00 Nell Bryden The Capitol Theatre, Horsham 19:30 Horsham Rocks Presents: SnakesThan & Ladders Larger Life Duo Carfax Bandstand - Horsham Goffs Park Social Club, 14:00 - 16:00 Crawley Stone Cold Sober 20:30 The Malt Shovel - Horsham Hounds Sound 20:30 - of 23:00 Broadbridge Corduroy Heath Village Centre, Broadbridge Heath The REC Rooms - Horsham 19:30 - 23:00 20:00 The Beat Merchants Quo-caine TheMulberry, Bedford - Horsham The Goring 20:30 20:30 - 23:00 Black Heart Angel The Malt Shovel, Horsham

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Horsham Festival launches in June with another exciting showcase of the creative talent living and working in the heart of Horsham District. It’s the Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 and we’re delighted that so many Horsham Festival participants, both past and present, are involved. Project Manager, Aleida Strowger: “it’s testament to the participant’s passion for the Arts and the quality of the projects they deliver to communities across the District. That’s why, this year, the programme will run from June to November, to ensure that all of these great events are championed by Horsham Festival!” For 2019, the programme again spans a broad selection of the Arts, featuring everyone from internationally acclaimed musicians to burgeoning creatives from our local schools, and includes two fantastic new venues, the beautiful Leonardslee House & Gardens and the Rec Rooms – Horsham’s coolest new live music venue. Opening the festival on June 22 is a performance of Vivaldi’s Four Season, the first of three classical music concerts presented as the Leonardslee Summer Concert Se-

ries with Bernardi Music Group. The outstanding music strand continues throughout the programme with an event to suit all tastes – classical, rock, pop, jazz, country and folk. Now in its 27th year, the long-standing Horsham Battle of the Bands competition brings it live and loud with July heats at The Rec Rooms and Horsham Sports Club, followed by finals on the Carfax Bandstand and in the Human Nature Garden in August; Horsham Garden Music Festival drops a Glasto vibe, giving amateur and semi-professional groups and individuals an opportunity to perform in Horsham Park: The Toons provide accompaniment to Horsham’s Riverside Walk; Food Rocks deliver a touch of splendour at the Leonardslee Tiddly Proms; while the Horsham Folk Club celebrates its 50th anniversary with three Horsham Festival Specials. Art-lovers can browse and buy paintings, drawings, pottery, ceramics and sculpture by some of the best artists hailing from across Sussex at the Association of Sussex Artists Exhibition; while budding makers and Eco Warriors are invited to ‘Ocean Bomb’ their neighbourhood as part of the Community Eco Ocean

Art Project. Mad Shelley, a powerful and thought-provoking play about the life of Horsham’s most (in) famous son, written for the Year of Culture by Kathryn Attwood is presented by Lights & Bushels, Horsham’s award-winning theatre company at The Capitol Studio (September 5-7) and Morris in the Carfax (July 11), an evening of traditional dancing, is delivered by Broadwood Morris Men and other Horsham District dance sides. Details of timings and venues are in our programme. Available to pick up at Horsham Library and Museum, and other local art and culture venues. Download at www.horshamfestival.co.uk SHOWCASING LOCAL YOUNG TALENT Horsham Festival is proud to be an inclusive community event. A key aim is to showcase the talent of local young, disabled and disadvantaged people. This year, the programme features over a 1,000 children and young adults from the district and beyond participating through a variety of art forms. The first ever Horsham Children’s Parade (July 7) sees children, teachers and families from 17 of the district’s schools

celebrate their creativity in a joyous walking exhibition of imaginative artworks, upbeat music and dance, paraded through Horsham’s town centre and park. This year’s theme is Art & Artists, so watch out for creations based on everyone from Van Gogh, to Warhol to Frida Kahlo. Stopgap Dance Company and Chris Pavia have collaborated to present Space in Gravity at The Capitol Theatre (July 16), a unique triple bill of dance – featuring a digital projections by Carousel – an award-winning charity supporting learning disabled people to achieve their artistic ambitions; Collyer’s A-Level Dance students and members of Horsham’s Butterfly Project, plus a screening of the acclaimed dance film, Artificial Things). Closing the festival is Dragons (November 22), an ambitious performance that gathers a massed choir and string players of up to 250 talented children from local schools to perform alongside string players from the prestigious Yehudi Menuhin School and String Academy. Through a series of rehearsals with professional musicians the children get the opportunity to develop their talent and build their confidence before the final performance to family, friends and music lovers. Co-presented by Horsham Festival and Shipley Arts Festival. Written and conducted by leading composer Malcom Singer. COMPETITION TIME During the festival, we’ll be running a series of competitions to give away tickets to Horsham Festival events, plus other goodies. More information will be released soon. First Competition: To celebrate our first event, Vivaldi’s Four Season, part of the Leonardslee Summer Series, we’re offering offer a chance to win 2 x entry to the beautiful Leonardslee Gardens. To find out how to enter, be sure to click, like and subscribe! Website: www.horshamfestival. co.uk / Facebook: www.facebook. com/horshamfestival/ / Twitter: www.twitter.com/horshamfestival

Capitol Theatre looking for Lost Boys (and Girls), Pirates, Mermaids and Indians for this year’s Pantomime! This year’s spectacular family pantomime PETER PAN, starring Anthony Sahota, opens in Horsham on Friday 13 December 2019 and runs until Sunday 5 January 2020, and the Production Team are looking for up to 28 young people (aged 8+) to join the Peter Pan Company and work alongside the professional cast and ensemble. As ever, they are looking for strong dancers, but particularly for this year, young people who can act and sing really well too to play Lost Boys (and Girls), Pirates, Mermaids and Indians. Two characters, John and Michael Darling will also get the chance to fly, so ‘fearless’ is another quality that they will be looking for. Participation in the panto-

mime is a huge commitment, but also a wonderful experience for children and young adults building confidence, learning new skills and for personal development. Juvenile auditions will be held on Sunday 7 July at The Capitol, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG and those wishing to attend must send in a registration form beforehand, and be available for ALL rehearsals and performances for which they are scheduled. Don’t miss your chance to be in this year’s Capitol pantomime; Please contact hazel.fisher@ horsham.gov.uk as soon as possible for more information and a registration form. Photo credit: STEPHEN CANDY

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We all love a bit of guitar wielding in a song - it’s iconic, soulful and, oh, what a beautiful instrument! Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Brian May and Eddie Cochran are amongst many music legends who’ve mastered this magnificent instrument and are covered in this all-out guitar fest! The Story of Guitar Heroes has been touring for a number of years in countless theatres across the UK and will be performing in Horsham next month! “Amazing show, amazing musicians... men, women and children of all ages would enjoy this show!” The show moves swiftly through time from the 1950s, with artists such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin from The Shadows; through history including legendary players such as the

great Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin, and the electrifying Steve Vai, who still rock the world today! You will be amazed by how many iconic guitar songs you know, and blown away by the spectrum of genres featured each time you think all styles have been covered, there is another waiting to surprise you! This all makes for a very dynamic and diverse experience. “Regardless of what particular kind of musical era you prefer... you will be blown away hearing all the classics” The show uses over 30 guitars to recreate the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero. The presenter and lead guitarist, Phil Walker, is someone whom you are likely to have heard of as being one of THE MOST versatile and talented guitarists out there

today. Equally, Phil is not someone who demands blue M&M’s in his dressing room! He is down to earth, full of fun and will have you awestruck by his guitar ability whilst enjoying his genuine, warming charisma at the same time. Phil and his band enjoy what they do immensely. The band are also at the peak of their profession, with Toby James and Lee Williams - two fantastic guitarists in their own right - as well as drum virtuoso Allan Varnfield. All play extremely accurately and tastefully to suit each song as it was originally performed. You won’t be disappointed by these guys! To add to the excitement, the show is enhanced with video screen technology presenting a snapshot of great historical moments. Combined with stateof-the-art stage lighting, this contributes to the vibrant atmosphere of this thrilling show. Performance: Thursday 4 July, 7.30pm, The Capitol, Horsham. Tickets: Available from The Capitol Box Office: 01403-750220 or online: www.thecapitolhorsham. com

The Red Deer Horsham now open for business

The Piries place development continues and the latest (at the time of writing) to open its doors was The Red Deer, part of the ever expanding White Brasserie company. Priding themselves on combining a traditional pub with French brasserie style food thats complimented with an English twist it was easy to see why the initial responses via social media about its opening were so positive. We attended an invite only night that was primarily set up as a training excercise for the new team, instant first impressions though were that these guys have been mentored well. Greeted and escorted to our table, we were given plenty of time to take in the new surroundings. Its spacious, with a classic decor and plenty of greenery, the addition of a conservatory type area is ideal for private parties, meetings or somewhere a little quiet. The vibe created is a homely one and when our waitress re-

and the beefburger, ordering medium rare can often be a test as the chef finds the fine balance between the two but safe to say, whoever prepared the dish for us had it nailed. An extremely tasty steak cooked exactly as ordered. The burger arrived stacked and with us adding bacon and comte cheese it tasted really good. The sourdough bun works well and the tomato chutney is a grrat little accompaniment. Was there room for desert? Of course so we opted for the berry pavlova and sticky toffee pudding. The toffee pudding served with an almond and citrus crisp and crunchy nougatine was one that is sure to be popular as the fusion of flavours works so well. The berry pavlova, surely counts as part of my 5 a day with its adornment of stawberries and blackberries and with its colourful presentation will soon become a customer favourite on appearance alone. The Red Deer is definitely a welcome addition to the town and I am looking forward to visiting again. Especially with the pie of the week on offer. You’ll have to ask the team what the option for the week is though!

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turned the interaction between us was like we had met before, all the team seem naturally at ease with any question put their way and one touch we found particularly positive was that we were asked prior to ordering if we had any allergies or special dietary requirements. After browsing the very comprehensive drinks menu (you could try a different drink everyday for a couple of months I’m sure!) We settled on the Pilsner Urquell-The Red Deer being the only pub in the area to stock it, and freshly installed every 5 days-and a berry burst soft drink. The berry drink clesrly living up to its name as a variety of fruity flavours burst through the straw. For starters we picked the smoked pulled beef tortilla served with a chipotle & sesame dressing, sriracha mayonnaise and shallots and the garlic bread. Both tasted wonderful and observing the tables around us, it seemed many were also choosing the tortilla. Advised by our waitress that is has a ‘bit of a kick’ it is most definitely one for lovers of medium hot tastes. When it came to the mains we went with a medium rare steak

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large rear garden aspect sitting room which is dual aspect and another L-shaped space. There are two separate shower rooms, which are reasonably modern. The kitchen/ breakfast room has views to the rear garden, which has scope to improve with access to a side lean to and a detached garage beyond. This property is all about the garden, an amazing oasis set among the outstanding natural beauty of the Ifold estate historic woodland. The garden has been lovingly landscaped with a variety of trees and shrubs. There is a large patio terrace with a water well. There is a large outbuilding with light and power at the far end of the plot.EPC: TBC OIEO £550,000 Call Chesworths to arrange a viewing on 01403 255420

RICS UK Residential Market Survey, May 2019 •New buyer enquiries and instructions improve in May following recent declines •South East now showing most negative sentiment on prices as London starts to bounce back •22% of letting agents expect rents to rise over coming three-months South East agents reported the weakest house price growth – out of all 12 UK regions during the month of May, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey. Last month, 50% of agents in the region saw house prices fall (up from 43% in April). Comparatively, 29% of agents in London saw prices fall last month (compared with 59% in April), demonstrating that prices in London are starting to bounce back. Meanwhile, prices in the North West and Wales continued to rise in May, whilst other regions reported a slight fall in prices, but on a lesser scale than in April. Despite house prices continuing to fall in the South East, the level of new buyer enquiries, for homes in the region showed signs of improving in May. Alongside this, for the first time since June 2018, the new instructions to sell net balance turned positive (+2%) last month. As such, it is not surprising that agreed sales picked-up marginally during the month of May. Despite this growth in activity, it seems there is little hope that falling house prices in the South East will result in any significant increase in sales transactions anytime soon. Sales expectations over the next three-months remain downbeat (net balance of -8%) and expectations for the year ahead are only marginally more positive (+12%). A lack of stock is still an issue in the market with the amount of homes for sale on agents’ books remaining low. Also, the feedback on appraisals being conducted at the present time provides little grounds for concluding that supply is about to pick-up further. In the lettings market, ten-

ant demand decreased slightly with 10% of letting agents reporting a rise in demand from rental tenants – down from 27% (non-seasonally adjusted data). At the same time, landlord instructions (homes to rent) also declined, a persistent theme over much of the past three years. Given this imbalance, near term rental expectations are now more elevated than at any other point since around September 2016, with rents seen rising across all regions/ countries of the UK and 22% of letting agents in the South East expecting to see rents increase over the coming three-months. This could also be partly to do with changes in the rental market with regard to fees, but that remains to be seen. Anthony Webb FRICS of Trenchard Arlidge Ltd in Cobham, Surrey said: “Many landlords are selling rather than re-letting which will create a market shortage and the outcome is likely to be rising rents.” Commenting on the survey findings, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist, said: “Some comfort can be drawn from the results of the latest RICS survey as it suggests that the housing market in aggregate may be steading. However much of the anecdotal insight provided by respondents is still quite cautious, reflecting concerns about both the underlying political and economic climate. “Another significant point made by respondents is that there continues to be considerable emphasis on the need for realistic pricing on the part of vendors, which while not a new story, is indicative of the ongoing challenges in the sector. “Meanwhile the lettings numbers are a source for some concern with rental expectations beginning to accelerate. It remains to be seen whether the pick-up indicated in our data materialises but the deterioration in the net return for landlords certainly provides reason why it is a possible outcome of recent changes in the tax treatment of buy to let investments.

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Billingshurst back top after crushing Chichester Saturday June 8 THE 1st CENTRAL SUSSEX LEAGUE – Division 2 Chichester Priory Park 94 all out (30 overs) – Billingshurst 95-2 (15.5 overs) Billingshurst won by 8 wickets – Billingshurst 30 points – Chichester 1

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reverse, Billingshurst bounced back with their fifth win from six games – the only Division 2 team to have done so - to return to the top, 15 points clear of St James’s Montefiore, who could only draw with lower table Lindfield (for whom former Roffey player, skipper Simon Shivnarain, made a match-saving 106 not out, no other Lindfield batsman reaching double figures). This was an emphatic win for Billingshurst after Chichester elected to bat first despite the adverse weather forecast. Andy Barr (2-29) dismissed both of the visiting openers, but Chichester recovered to 59-3, and subsequently at 75-4 they had prospects of posting a reasonable challenge – until Billingshurst Captain Ben Williams got to work in tandem with Paul Osborne, both taking four wickets - Williams 4-11 from seven overs and Osborne 4-23 from nine. The last five Chichester batsmen only contributed 11 between them as the visitors subsided

to an inadequate 94 all out. Billingshurst replied very positively, putting on 73 for the first wicket in double quick time and although Chichester Captain Jay Hartard, a former Billingshurst player, took two wickets Billingshurst, had no difficulty in knocking off the runs courtesy of Jordan Willoughby’s unbeaten 50 at better than a run a ball. Billi romped home in only 15.5 overs, the defeat leaving Chichester third from bottom, Billingshurst skipper, Ben Williams, telling the District Post: “To be fair, Chichester were missing a few players, but Andy (Barr) got us off to a great start, generating real speed with the wind behind him – when he had their opener, Peter Lamb, caught the ball was still rising when it got to our keeper Josh Wood. Paul Osborne also bowled very well, getting both Chichester’s overseas and skipper caught behind. I’m happy with my bowling, too, and, Jordan Willoughby, our Aussie overseas player, batted superbly, scoring the game’s only fifty. So, all in all, its going well for us at the moment, but there’s a long way to go!” On Saturday, without Ben Williams, Billi are back on the road with a visit to fourthplaced Bognor, who have four wins from six starts and include two ex Horsham players – wicketkeeper Ryan Maskell (Bognor skipper) and prolific bowler Joe Ashmore.

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At Cricketfield Road Horsham elected to bat and posted 203 all out from their 40 overs, wicketkeeper Callum Jones and Max McAteer scoring fifties, in addition to twenties from Rahul Tangirala and skipper for the day Darren Jordan. Deyan Patel took an early wicket for Horsham, but, following a century plus stand, at 156-1 Henfield were too far advanced to be denied victory and, although they did lose two more wickets, they cantered home in 34.4 overs, leaving Horsham, still in search of an all too elusive first win, rooted to the bottom of the table. Horsham 3rds were at Bognor’s Regis Oval, where they were bowled out for 100 in 36.3 overs, 34 extras being by far the largest contributor. None of Horsham’s five bowlers were able to inconvenience Bognor 2nds, who scooted home unscathed in 17 overs,

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Roffey bomb Nomads out of the National Cup Sunday June 9 England & Wales Cricket Board National Club Championship – Round 3 Roffey 177-9 (31 overs) – Preston Nomads 120 all out (29.4 overs) Roffey won by 57 runs

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Nomads understandably put • Parents have the chance Roffey in to bat. to socialise and enjoyBigahitting Ben Manenti was out early – a unique event this drink whilst watching their season – but five subsequent batsmen built partnerships – youngsters enjoy themselves. notably Jibran Khan and Rohit Jagota who both scored 42 at

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wickets and Jagota another, and We’ve got Nomads again – at better from • Junior training is run bythan a run a ball. But,Senior Cricket from 20-4 Nomads had more than Fulking – in the league on Sat151-4 Roffey’s innings fell away a mountain to climb. A partial urday, that could be difficult, but qualified coaches, and in the a pursuit of quick runs, the recovery was staged, but wickets quite well there in the wickets being shared between • Our first team have won we’ve thedone Sussex Premier number of our Premier continued to fall at regular interpast.” Rohit Jagota added: “This the five bowlers used by Nomads. vals. Withfour the overs fast evapoeasy years, wicket to bat it times in thewasn’t lastanfive a on, side Although the 178 run target was League League winners, passing on rating, Roffey ran out comfortable was a bit soft and we set ourselves not a huge score, and Nomads features mostly have winners as they have so often players a targetwho of 180 runs, and come ended hadskills made 306-6 their knowledge and to against Brighton that done on home soil, Pearce ending just three short of that. Then we & Hove in the previous round, upwith through the ranks superstars like 3-17, Manenti 2-19, George as well put the as game to bed with a clutch nurture future Roffey Players. the damp and gloomy conditions Fleming 2-25 and Jagota and Luke of wickets in the power play.” were bowler friendly. The ball wasSydney Sixers’ Ben Manenti. Barnard one apiece. In Round 4 on Sunday June 30 not coming on to the bat, and, • Regular Friday night events Roffey skipper Matt Davies told Roffey will play Three Bridges, given Roffey’s variety of bowling only are we successful club the District Post: “In ourthe in- most who demolished former Kent Nomads needed to get• Not include BBQs, Prizeoptions, giveaways nings we went hard too early and Premier League side Holmesdale off to a good start. The initiative, Sussex inliked recent years,last we also provide would have a few more Sunday. and entertainmentthough, for was seized by Roffey, in we runs. We wanted early wickets a platform for those wanting to take up the children. game for the first time or simply to enjoy playing friendly cricket.

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placing Horsham in the penultimate berth. Roffey 2nd XI visited Stirlands, who batted first scoring 246-7 off 45 overs, Sam Henderson taking 4-54, with Lewis Shivnarain, and Fred Bridges a wicket each. But, Stirlands’ Dan Mugford with 7-25 was all too much of a handful for the Roffey batsmen, who collapsed from 48-2 to 77 all out, despite skipper Chris Webb’s earlier 29. As a result of this defeat – only their second of the season - Roffey are now third. At Faygate, Roffey 3rds were put in to bat and made 133-7 off 35 overs, skipper Kyle Fairs top scoring with 42. When Findon replied three Roffey bowlers were in the wickets Ben Gibbs, taking 2-26 and Max Furber and Jim Barnes one each, but they were unable to dislodge Findon opener Simon Wadeson, whose unbeaten 64 enabled the visitors to win by 6 wickets. However, Roffey remain second in the table. Roffey 4ths were due to have visited Crawley Eagles, but the game was abandoned without a ball bowled because of a waterlogged pitch.

Frustration as Roffey game abandoned Saturday June 8 THE 1st CENTRAL SUSSEX LEAGUE – ECB Premier Division Roffey 186-3 (29.5 overs) – Match abandoned Roffey 10 points – Eastbourne 10 Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter The outcome at Roffey last Saturday was unsatisfactory – the game eventually got under way, only to be abandoned mid afternoon in fine weather. And, with the longest day approaching, it remained dry for the remainder of the afternoon and early evening. It had rained on Friday night and on Saturday the ground was damp with some problem areas, so the start was delayed, lengthily, but it was not good drying weather and there were isolated short, sharp showers. The ground conditions had not significantly changed, but it was decided to take tea and then start at 2pm, the overs total having been reduced from 110 to 80. Eastbourne won the toss and, given the forecast, naturally inserted Roffey, who set off briskly, Ben Manenti again batting enterprisingly. Rain stopped play in the 12th over when Manenti was 43 not out. On the restart six more overs were withdrawn and Manenti - watched by his rugby

coach father, John, en route from his native Australia to the World Rugby Women’s Sevens event in Biarritz – went into overdrive, first losing the ball with a mighty six and then hitting 18 off four balls, taking him into the 80s. Shortly afterwards, Manenti holed out for 94, when Roffey were 171-2 off 18.3 overs. Another brief shower subsequently brought the players off with in form Jibran Khan unbeaten on 55. That was it, with other games playing on for several more hours, the match was abandoned, not because of additional rain, but because of the protracted – two and a half hour - wait to get the game going. Ultimately, it was deemed impossible to resume in time to complete the revised number of overs allocated. Meanwhile, the 2nd XI match at Horsham’s nearby ground, where the weather was identical, was allowed to run its full course with stoppages. And, Horsham’s 1st XI game at Mayfield began 90 minutes late and finished just before 8pm. The mantra holds that play will proceed whenever possible, which clearly occurred elsewhere, but cricket has the unerring ability to shoot itself in the foot. Doubtless, the league playing regulations were zealously followed to the absolute letter of the law at Roffey, but rules are made for the guidance of the wise

and the spirit of getting games under way needs to be applied consistently across the league, if it isn’t the league is in danger of becoming a lottery. Player safety is paramount, but slipping and sliding was not apparent at Roffey and as the visiting team (and supporters) got up early to embark on their 85 mile round trip, Eastbourne came to play, being in need of points to move them further from the danger zone. At a time of dwindling availability the abandonment was not a ringing encouragement for players to commit a day. In the end, Eastbourne had not earned a point up to the time the game was called off, and faced the possibility of a stiff target, so they were content to take the statutory 10 abandonment points. And, as the game was so severely truncated, Roffey would have been challenged to bowl Eastbourne out. Results from other venues where games were allowed to continue meant that Roffey’s lead at the top of the table was reduced from 31 points to 16. Championship titles have hinged on lesser misfortune. On Saturday Roffey are back on the road with a visit to Preston Nomads, who slipped to third after losing to Cuckfield. Roffey inflicted a heavy defeat on Nomads in the National knock out cup at home last Sunday, so Nomads will be keen on revenge to reboot their league campaign.

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Celebrations at opening of new Abingworth Cricket Grounds

A new Sussex cricket ground was officially opened on Friday 24 May when West Chiltington & Thakeham Cricket Club welcomed members and local residents to their ground at Abingworth Meadows in Thakeham. The cricket pitch forms a focal point of the new Abingworth Meadows development by Oakford Homes in the village of Thakeham. A classically designed pavilion with changing rooms and catering facilities overlooking the cricket square which can accommodate five strips (or wickets). Sebastian Kemp, director of Oakford Homes, said, “It has been fantastic to see so many people here today from the community of new and existing local residents here in Thakeham, especially all the young players and supporters from the club. “Having been involved with the construction of these grounds and the pavilion, we’re now delighted to see the facilities in action. With the West Chiltington and Thakeham Cricket Club, it’s safe to say that they

are in very good hands and we wish the club every success in the coming season.” An informal lunch in the pavilion, where cricketers from the club were joined by players from estate agency Savills, was followed by a 20/20 match. Teams were captained by promising young cricketers, Adam Trees and Jacob Aichroth, both aged 14. The club fielded players from their 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams, including Harriet Thornton and Zoe Johnston, and the youngest player was Ray Manders, 13, who took a spectacular catch during the afternoon’s play. Club members and local residents later joined the social festivities which included colts coaching and a hog roast from Billingshurst Butchers, all to the accompaniment of a live band. Club chairman, Stephen Hodgson, thanked Oakford Homes and the Parish Council for their assistance. Stephen said, “The whole process was pretty seamless. Everyone has been so accommodating which has made the job so much more pleasur-

able. We have to pinch ourselves sometimes to believe our luck.” West Chiltington & Thakeham Cricket Club relies on more than 60 volunteers for whom the club is a passion and a commitment. Stephen particularly thanked Jason and Mandy Davies for organising the opening event and Dave and Jean Farnes for their behind the scenes work. Stephen added, “It’s been said that interest in cricket is dwindling but we as a club certainly haven’t seen any evidence of that. Today is a real celebration of grass roots cricket and we hope, with England hosting the Cricket World Cup this summer, that cricket’s popularity will continue to grow and village cricket clubs throughout England will reap the benefits..” West Chiltington and Thakeham Cricket Club has more than 300 members, aged from 5 upwards. The club will also continue to play at its West Chiltington ground and has more than 160 matches planned for the 2019 season. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Jason Davies at info@ wctcc.org.uk.

John Mickel storms through again at Brands Hatch

Motor racing Martin Read - Sports Reporter In early June, Faygate racing driver John Mickel made a welcome, successful return to his favourite track – the Indy

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Circuit at Kent’s historic Brands Hatch, the spiritual home Legends Cars in the UK - where last year he clinched his fourth title in a row and the unique record of five championships overall. In this silver anniversary year, competition continues to be just as intense with 25 drivers – including consistent former champions - confirmed, Mickel’s commitment and aspiration remaining undimmed. And, in this month’s annual “American Speedfest” in the 2019 Legends Cars National Championship series, reigning champion Mickel notched up two wins at the Brands weekend event, taking him to a familiar position at the top of the leader board, despite the best efforts of two of his fiercest, friendly rivals – high-flying challengers Marcus Pett of Boston and Marlow’s Sean Smith, who also had two successes at the meeting, the biggest Legends event of the season thus far. Mickel had led in Saturday morning’s opening

heat, and, after the appearance of the Safety Car, he stayed in front until lap seven, when Pett retook the lead before going on to win. Later, in Saturday’s Final, Mickel returned to winning ways with his first triumph of the season. After the lead had alternated between four drivers, Mickel saw an opportunity and pounced when team-mate Paul Simmons from Lingfield dropped out of contention, allowing Mickel to sweep through to victory. Bumper to bumper battles ensued on Day 2 of the meeting, with John Mickel very much in the reckoning and just a single second covering the first six cars in Heat 1, a subsequent win moving him to the top of the table on 2725 points, just 25 clear of second placed Miles Rudman, who had been in strong contention throughout the meeting. John Mickel said: “It’s obviously good to win, we need to get back on the wins and do our bit. We can’t rely on other people not finishing or making mistakes, so hopefully

Premier League round up – matches on Saturday June 8th Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter With their fourth win from six games, at their Nevill Sports Ground Brighton & Hove leapfrogged Preston Nomads into second place with a strong win against mid table Middleton. After electing to bat, Brighton appeared to be in a strong position at 121-3, but at 135-7 things were not looking too good - until former skipper Chris Atherton and wicketkeeper Adam Mates got them up to a modest but respectable 179, with scores of 31 and 18 respectively after opener Bryce Hounscombe had earlier made 75 and former Sussex pro Matt Machan 42. Middleton skipper Sean Heather was the principal destroyer with 5-60. Replying, at 72-3 Middleton seemed to be in control, but wickets tumbled,

Simon Hetherton taking 5-34 as the visitors crashed to 100 all out to give Brighton a substantial win. At Cuckfield, Preston Nomads were put in and staggered to 93-6. The middle order batsmen fared better, but Josh Hayward’s 7-37 restricted Nomads to 140 all out. Cuckfield passed the half way mark of the target for the loss of just two wickets, but then wobbled to 105-6 before the middle and lower order came to the rescue, Cuckfield eventually winning by 2 wickets, Harry Nielsen top-scoring with 46 despite Stuart Faith and Will Collard taking three wickets apiece. The fixture at Three Bridges was abandoned after Bridges won the toss and batted first. After 10 overs they were 51 without loss when the game was called off.

Battling Horsham grab last gasp win at Mayfield Saturday June 8 THE 1st CENTRAL SUSSEX LEAGUE – ECB Premier Division Mayfield 284-4 (50 overs) – Horsham 285-7 (44 overs) Horsham won by 3 wickets – Horsham 20 points – Mayfield 13 Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham notched up a much needed win at newcomer Mayfield’s ground, but it was a mighty close run thing. Adverse weather delayed the start by 90 minutes, the overs having been reduced from 110 to 94, and Horsham had no hesitation in putting Mayfield in. Overseas player Jamie Brown soon dismissed one of the openers, but, Horsham did not taste success again until the score had reached 196, wicketkeeper Harry Lloyd and Kaushal Silva both scoring centuries. However, when Nick Oxley trapped them both, Horsham clawed their way back into the game, slowing the Mayfield run rate. Nevertheless, a target of 285 was a stiff ask, but Horsham had topped 300 twice in recent games and created a sound platform with

we’ll find some more pace before we go to Donington. We’re there or thereabouts and if we improve on our results overall a little bit then we’ll be sorted.” After a lengthy 10 week summer break, the Legends Cars National Championship with MRF Tyres resumes with rounds seven and eight of the season at Donington Park, Leicestershire over the weekend of August 10th & 11th. The remainder of the programme is: September 7th & 8th – Snetterton, Norfolk, October 5th & 6th – Pembrey, South

57 for the first wicket. Sussex opener Tom Haines went on to make 59, skipper Michael Thornely 67 and Oxley 34, but Horsham rugby stalwart Tom (TJ) Johnson stole the show. Batting for 62 balls, Johnson made the winning hit off the last available ball, finishing on 81 not out, his innings including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Nick Oxley, returning to the Horsham side after playing for MCC Young Professionals and Finchley, told the District Post: “Its great to be back - but the game was a bit too close for comfort! I’ve been playing well for a couple of weeks and seem to have developed the happy knack of breaking partnerships, and it was nice to get some runs, too. There were a number of good Horsham performances, but TJ was awesome – his was a proper innings, the best I’ve seen from him for a long time.” The win, Horsham’s second of the season, still leaves them in the penultimate spot, above hapless Mayfield, but just 10 points behind fifth in the table East Grinstead. On Saturday Horsham return to Cricketfield Road to welcome Three Bridges, back in the Premier League this season and just one place above Horsham

Wales, culminating with the final weekend back at Brands Hatch on November 2nd & 3rd. Motor racing fans can watch the action live with full coverage of all rounds, a total of 42 races this year, broadcast across the UK, Europe and America through a variety of platforms, including Amazon Prime, digital satellite and Freesat Channel Front Runner and the BARC TV and Motorsport channels online. John Mickel can also be followed at www.facebook.com/mickelmotorsport and @johnmickel

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