The District Post 11th October 2019 by The District Post

HORSHAM’S BEST ARTISTS BEST WORK THEATRE

CINEMA

CAFE

16 September – 27 October

NOW ON ~ FREE ENTRY Friday 11.10.2019 thedistrictpost.co.uk

Horsham’s only independent newspaper 01403 289709

Whatever place you’re into

“Office banter. But better.” 3 months’ Premium membership for just £85 Membership includes gym, swimming, classes and health suite* placesleisure.org T&c’s apply *only available at certain sites

The Pavilions In The Park 01403 219200

Billingshurst Leisure Centre 01403 787500

The Bridge Leisure Centre 01403 211311

Steyning Leisure Centre 01903 879666

Places for People Leisure Ltd. working in partnership with Horsham District Council.

Bespoke Solid Wood Fitted & Freestanding Furniture

T H E

Tresana

Sardegna Silver mixed with Cascina Pine and teamed with a central mirror section

C O L L E C T I O N

REF: VENETO 200

REF: INTERIO 12-8

T H E

Tresana

C O L L E C T I O N

Sardegna Graphite fused with Pasadena Pine and blended with vertical panels of Denim REF: PALMERO 105

T H E

Tresana

Timeless Bronze

C O L L E C T I O N

Latina Truffle featuring Tobacco Pacific Walnut and a vertical in Bronze Mirror REF: ROMAGNA 507

SHOP

CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE ON:

FACTORY UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE

EMAIL:

5a Middle Street, Horsham RH121NW Wheatsheaf Rd, Henfield BN5 9AX

01273 492 988 or 07789 642 002 laxley@hotmail.co.uk

Fireworks guide

2019

Page 13

Friday 11.10.2019 thedistrictpost.co.uk

Horsham’s only independent newspaper 01403 289709

£8 million Piries Place Car Park officially open

Visit

Horsham

The Official Horsham Directory Call 01403 793777 to get your business profile listed

www.visithorsham.co.uk

DRIVING PRICES DOWN

CAR AND VAN SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MOTs Nightingale Road, Horsham

TYRES BRAKES CAMBELTS CLUTCHES EXHAUSTS RADIATORS A/C SERVICE

01403 750500

La Piazzetta AUTUMN OFFER

5 ANY PIZZA/PASTA 1 £ WITH A DRINK r pe

Monday - Thursday

(175ml wine, 330ml beer, soft drink) www.italian-restaurant-horsham.co.uk

5 Bishopric, Horsham RH12 1QA

01403 273133

Friday 11 October 2019

News 11.10.2019 Contents News

find us on facebook horsham.news

New five-level multi-storey car park has 516 spaces, 189 more than previously

Supporting emotional wellbeing this World Mental Health Day Page 4

Business

Michelin Star Awarded to First Vineyard Restaurant Page 9 Entertainment Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 interview with Julia Donaldson CBE Page 11 Horsham District Council was delighted to announce the opening of its new Horsham Town Centre car park at Piries Place on Wednesday 9 October. The new five-level multi-storey car park is larger than the previous car park and has 516 spaces, 189 more than previously, which have both wider and deeper bays than before. There are 12 disability bays, 11 parent and child

bays and eight electric vehicle charging bays. New toilets and a full Changing Places facility are also new features. The 14.5 metre high “living wall” is the car park’s most iconic feature. The design is based upon the form of a tree and reflects the tree designs in the metal screens along the sides of the car park. The plants living on the wall will

increase biodiversity in the area acting as a place for insects and wildlife to live. They will also provide several environmental benefits including the absorption and capture of air pollution, particulate matter and carbon dioxide. The new car park is positioned alongside Horsham’s recently completed multi- million pound Piries Place redevelopment which has transformed the area. Piries Place is now a vibrant and important town centre location for both day time and evening visitors. The regeneration has created a high quality shopping and leisure offer for residents, visitors and businesses which enhances the existing town centre with the development of a new three screen Everyman cinema, a 92-bed Premier Inn hotel and a range of new restaurant and retail outlets. As parking demand is set to grow in the town centre in the coming years, Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Local Economy Cllr Paul Clarke said: “I am delighted that we are now in a position to accommodate future parking demand with the

opening of this new larger and more modern car park. “This considerable investment by the Council is great news for the town centre on many fronts. “Improving the overall motorist experience was at the centre of the decision to refurbish the existing car park and this new parking facility greatly enhances both access and overall usability for everyone. “We fully expect that the opening of the car park will give a real boost for local businesses, particularly those in the Piries Place and East Street areas and we thank local traders and shoppers for bearing with us during the construction phase of the car park. “We are also committed to making Horsham a clean, green, sustainable and successful town. The “living wall” is an exciting way to make our public spaces more attractive whilst at the same time having a beneficial effect on the environment. Investing in greening projects like this will play an important part in safeguarding our local environment for future generations.”

MP Question Time for local older people at The Drill Hall Get in touch The District Post Ltd The Bottings 26 North Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1RQ

Are you wondering just what is going on in politics and Parliament at the moment (and who isn’t)? What else should our poli-

ticians be concerned about other than Brexit? Funding for Care? Local Transport? Local hospitals? The Horsham District Older Peo-

01403 289709 Davey Pearson

Managing Director

dpearson@thedistrictpost.co.uk

May Pearson

News & Entertainment

newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Russell Bedford

Promotions Manager russ@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Martin Read

Sports & Business

sport@thedistrictpost.co.uk

- Thursday -

Burger night at The Griddle

0% 0 1 EF BE Supplied by the award winning New Street Butchers

From 5pm - 9pm

The Rocker Gourmet Bun 2 x 6oz Burgers Streaky bacon Onion rings Mature cheddar Lettuce Tomato Pickle Red onion Burger sauce

Huge thankyou to our contributors: Horsham Rocks, Nick Evans, Clive Turner, Tim Hewlett & John Lines

16 Fitzalan Rd, Horsham RH13 6AA

01403 266116

ples Forum (HDOPF) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting (courtesy of and supported by Horsham District Council) their highly popular annual ‘MP Question Time’ event for local older people this November. Martin Bruton, Chairman of the Forum said: “The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum originally started this meeting of local older people with a local MP in 2016 with Jeremy Quin MP, which proved to be so well attended, informative, candid, interesting and enjoyable it is now being held annually.” The HDOPF ‘MP Question Time’ is a genuine opportunity for the local older community from across the Horsham District, to meet a local MP, put questions, raise issues and listen to an MP’s views. ‘Getting it from the horse’s mouth’ and ‘face to face’ rather than from the news or social media. This November, MP Question Time will be with the Rt. Hon. Nick Herbert, MP for Arundel & the South Downs. The meeting is for older people aged 60+ living in the Horsham District or those who care for

someone who is, or those involved with or who care about the issues faced by older people. The event is also open to anyone who is involved with the challenges and issues faced by older people in the Horsham District, including our local neighbourhood, parish, district and county councillors. The event is free to attend and will be held between 10.30 am and 1 pm on Friday 22 November 2019 at the Council Offices, ground floor conference room, Parkside, Chart Way, Horsham. Doors open at 10 am for free tea & coffee. If you would like to attend, the Forum would just ask that you book your place (for catering and as space may have to be limited) via email to hdopforum@gmail.com If you have a question that you would like to ask Nick Herbert MP, (even if you can’t attend the meeting), email that to the Forum before the event please, so that a fair range of questions can be put forward and, if research is needed, Mr Herbert will have the answer on the day.

Friday 11 October 2019 3 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

News

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Good causes reap the benefit from first Horsham District Community Lottery draw

DRIVING PRICES DOWN

BIKE MOTs The new community lottery for the Horsham District got off to a flying start this week with over 660 supporters signed up and 1200 tickets bought in time for the inaugural prize draw. Tickets are priced at £1 each, with 60p in each pound going to support local good causes. Thanks to this level of interest, organisers believe the lottery will raise “at least £39,000 for good causes over the first year”. There were 24 winners at this week’s draw, including three winners of the £25 prize and one lucky winner, Catherine Pritchard of Horsham, winning a family meal voucher at The Crown in Horsham. Catherine commented: “I was so surprised to hear that I had won the bonus prize at this week’s lottery draw. I think the idea of a Community Lottery to support local community groups is a great idea and I was happy to buy a ticket for the local charity Know Dementia, because this disease affects so many people. I am

looking forward now to spending my prize voucher and enjoying a meal with my family at the Crown pub.” Ticket holders can choose which community group they want to support. There are many different types of organisations to select from when buying a ticket, from sports clubs, school associations and amateur dramatic societies, to local environmental groups, community projects and those giving support to the vulnerable members of our community. Cllr Tricia Youtan, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet member for Community and Wellbeing, said: “I am delighted that our new community lottery has been supported so widely by our local community groups and residents, reflecting the real enthusiasm our residents have to help support those causes that are close to their hearts. To have sold over 1200 tickets after just one month of ticket sales is a fantastic achievement for our community

groups. “Over 80 community groups have signed up so far to receive a share of the funds. I would encourage more to get involved – it’s free to join, easy to sign up and every group has the potential to raise vital funds for their work. All groups involved are also given marketing support to help them reach out to their supporters. “Groups were encouraged to try to sell at least 50 tickets from their supporters; those who do will raise £1300 per year. We have five groups who have already reached this target, which is an amazing start.” The lottery is run on behalf of Horsham District Council by external provider Gatherwell, which already runs a similar scheme for many other local councils. Community groups and those wanting to buy tickets should visit www.horshamdistrictcommunitylottery.co.uk Telephone: 01403 434010.

£10 OFF

CAR & VAN MOTs*

£29-65

*quote The District Post. Retail only.

car & van FREE WINTER CHECK Nightingale Road, Horsham

01403 750500

Open Day

Tuesday 15th October 9.30 to 10.30 Monday 11th November 1.15 to 2.15

Initial preparation works begin at land north of Horsham Initial preparation works have begun at land north of Horsham, Legal & General announced on 7 October 2019. The land north of Horsham site has outline planning permission for 2,750 homes, 500,000 sq ft of new employment space, an education campus and sports hub, along with new pedestrian, cycle and road connections. The site was acquired by Legal & General from Liberty Property Trust in December 2018. On Monday 7 October, work began to carefully remove hedgerows on the north side of the A264 / Rusper Road roundabout before construction of an improved roundabout starts in early 2020. The improved roundabout is key to the delivery of the new Bohunt Horsham School on the site. A planning application for the new

school was submitted by the Department for Education in August 2019 and the school is expected to open in September 2021. The hedgerow removal is being undertaken under a licence from Natural England which requires the works to be completed in October. A temporary fence will then be installed to replace the hedgerow and secure the land in preparation for the main construction works beginning in 2020. New hedgerows and other landscaping will be planted as part of the future works. Archaeological investigation is also underway between the harvest and new planting seasons and works are progressing well. No other construction activity will start on site until early 2020. Legal & General will be holding drop-in events before the end of

the year for the local community to meet the team, ask questions, and find out more about what is planned at land north of Horsham. More details will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Anyone with queries can contact Legal & General by telephone on 020 7323 3544 or by email at info@landnorthofhorsham.co.uk A spokesperson for Legal & General said: “These initial works are key to us preparing for construction of the improved roundabout on the A264, which is essential infrastructure for the forthcoming school at land north of Horsham. We have been working hard behind the scenes and are very keen to discuss our ideas and detailed plans with the local community. We will be confirming details soon and hope as many people as possible can attend.”

Our lovely school is set in beautiful, natural surroundings. It is a safe, nurturing and inspirational place in which to learn. Our experienced and committed staff team have high academic expectations of pupils, supporting them to be the best that they can be. Come and see for yourself what makes Shipley such a special place to learn and grow – we look forward to welcoming you.

Call the office on 01403 741298 or email office@shipley.w-sussex.sch.uk School Lane, Shipley, Horsham, RH13 8PL

Friday 11 October 2019

News

find us on facebook horsham.news

Supporting emotional wellbeing this World Mental Health Day

Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year. But yesterday (Thursday 10 October, 2019) was World Mental

Health Day - a day for global mental health education, discussion, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.

So West Sussex County Council’s Youth Emotional Support (YES) Service is taking the opportunity to encourage everyone to

take steps to look after their own wellbeing. This week, the YES team is promoting five recognised steps we can all take to live happier, more positive and fulfilled lives: 1. Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships. Learn more in Connect for mental wellbeing. 2. Be active – you don’t have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life. Learn more in Get active for mental wellbeing. 3. Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike? Find out more in Learn for mental wellbeing. 4. Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks. Learn more in Give for mental wellbeing. 5. Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. Learn more in Mindfulness for mental wellbeing. YES is part of the Early Help services in West Sussex and helps young people aged 11-18 to identify, acknowledge and work

through difficulties that are having a negative impact on their emotional wellbeing. Last year, the YES team supported 2,152 young people and a further 466 were helped to find alternative services provided by partners. Some of the things YES supports young people with includes anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, harming behaviours, low mood and depression, sexual identity and gender identity, emotionally-based school absence, sleep issues and how to regulate emotions. Paul Marshall, West Sussex County Councillor for Children and Young People, said: “Our highly trained YES team offer free one-to-one and group support to young people through a variety of locations around the county. “Staff work closely with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), GPs, school nurses and colleagues in Early Help to support young people through the challenges of adolescence and in assisting them in making positive choices in their journey to improved mental health and emotional wellbeing. “May I wish everyone a happy and healthy World Mental Health Day.” Some of the young people supported by the YES team said: “I feel better because I decided to change my thinking…I learned techniques for relaxation and combating anxiety.” “My mood and life have changed for the better since working with my YES worker.” “Each session has provided me with constructive advice to help me challenge and improve my wellbeing.”

Tara Braves the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support Tara Tester, from Billingshurst, has been a dedicated fundraiser for Macmillan for some years now and has already signed up again this year for Macmillan’s Gosober. Tara wanted to do more to help those whose lives have been affected by cancer, so she decided to go for the Brave for Shave. On Saturday 21 September, whilst at the Kings Arms, Billingshurst, Fun Day, Tara had her

head shaved. Karl from the local Leonardo’s Barber Shop kindly volunteered to do the shave and a crowd of supporters cheered Tara on as the hair fell. Donations came flooding in and an impressive £871.58 was raised, all for Local Cancer Care! Tara, who would like to thank everyone for their donation, was said to be overwhelmed at the total raised and is slowly getting used to her bald head.

Three Months Free

JOIN US NOW TO EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE SOUTH EAST

01403 792620 www.slinfioldclub.co.uk Stane Street, West Sussex, RH13 0RE

EXPERIENCE THE COUNTRY CLUB LIFESTYLE

Friday 11 October 2019

News

find us on facebook horsham.news

‘Old Blue’makes history with speech at Lord Mayor’s Election Former Christ’s Hospital pupil (Old Blue) Onyinye Udokporo made an inspirational speech at the election ceremony for the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, on Wednesday 2 October, to an audience of 1,200. It was the first time in over 800 years that there was a guest speaker at the Lord Mayor’s Election ceremony. Onyinye’s speech was about her education at Christ’s Hospital and how much of a positive impact it had on her life. Onyinye boarded at Christ’s Hospital for her full seven-year secondary education, from 2009–2016. “Moving from North London to

West Sussex took a lot of getting used to; when I first arrived, aged 11, I asked my parents where the nearest tube station was,” said Onyinye in her speech. “But I soon grew immune to the smell of cow dung and got used to being dressed like someone out of Harry Potter. All jokes, aside, Christ’s Hospital gave me the best education any child could ask for. It really did change my life for the better! Education is one of the most powerful tools in the world... I received an education that helped me break barriers and create positive change.” Speaking about her address at the Lord Mayor’s Election, Onyinye said, “I

am hugely honoured and humbled to be given this opportunity.” Onyinye was presented to Christ’s Hospital, when she was just 11 years old, by The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, which is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London. Christ’s Hospital has close links to the City of London and a number of City livery companies provide bursarial support for CH pupils. Both the Tylers and Bricklayers and the School itself helped support Onyinye with a bursary. She was then chosen to be the first female apprentice in history of The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers in

BEER HOP GIFTS DOWN BEER TO YOUR LOCAL MERCH BREWERY BEER SHOP FIND US HERE BEER

2016. The apprenticeship takes seven years, after which she will be given the Freedom of the City of London and will be a Liveryman of the Tylers and Bricklayers. Onyinye has finished an undergraduate degree in Religion,

Politics and Society and is now completing a Masters Degree in Education, Policy and Society at King’s College London. She is also running an education business, Enrich Learning and is on the King’s College London Alumni Advisory Board.

DARK STAR

Dark Star Brewery, Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8RA

Opening Hours Mon - Thu Friday Saturday

10.00 - 16.00 10.00 - 17.30 09.00 - 15.00

Primary school applications open Applications have now opened for places for children due to start primary school in September 2020. Children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 will be eligible to start primary or infant school next September. Parents of children currently in Year 2 at infant school should also apply for a place at junior school next year. Applications opened on Monday, 7 October 2019 and close on Wednesday 15 January 2020. The quickest and easiest way to apply is online at https://www. westsussex.gov.uk/educationchildren-and-families/schoolsand-colleges/school-places/ Parents will receive an automatic e-mail acknowledgement that the application has been received. Free use of computers with internet access is available in all West Sussex libraries. Those unable to apply online can request a form by phoning 033 301 42903. The form must be returned by the application deadline. How the application process works: • Parents can apply for up to three different schools and must place them in order of preference. • Parents are strongly encouraged to include your catchment

school as one of your three preferences, although living in a catchment area does not guarantee a place at the catchment school. • Those who miss the deadline for applications must still submit an application form as a child will not automatically be allocated a school. Richard Burrett, Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, said: “It is really important that parents and carers submit their applications on time to stand the best chance of their child going to one of their preference schools. It’s always a good idea to visit schools and look at their websites first, so people’s preferences are informed.” The closing date for all primary, infant and junior school applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday, 15 January 2020. Secondary school admissions are currently open for September 2020 and close on Thursday 31 October 2019. West Sussex County Council staff are available to help parents through the admissions process. Parents can telephone 033 301 42903 or email the admissions team north: admissions.north@ westsussex.gov.uk or the admissions team south: admissions. south@westsussex.gov.uk

Friday 11 October 2019 7 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

News

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Coolham Airfield’s poignant new fixture - a place to ‘sit and contemplate’ In June this year, the service and sacrifices of servicemen based at Coolham airfield was remembered and commemorated with the D-Day 75 year anniversary commemorative walk around the airfield. Over the same weekend, two commemorative information boards were erected; one on the airfield itself, and the other by the Memorial, adjacent to the Selsey Arms pub at Coolham crossroads. The information boards were built and erected by the Shipley Men’s Shed. The Shedders have since then continued to maintain the information boards and the site of the fifteen oak trees planted 25 years ago. The oak trees were planted in memory of the fifteen servicemen who lost their lives in the few months, before and after D-day, that the airfield was operational. Local man, Bob Phillips remembers the excitement (as a young lad) of watching the bustling activities of this temporary airfield as it went about its vital business supporting the Allied invasion of France. Bob still lives on the edge of what was the airfield, and when one of his oak trees was brought down in the great storm of 1997,

he stored the timber, donating recently the very last two planks to the Shipley Men’s Shed. From this oak, the Shedders have now fashioned a rustic bench which has been placed next to the fifteen oak trees, facing south across the airfield towards the Normandy landing grounds. Walkers and visitors may now sit in quiet contemplation at this tranquil spot and take in the beautiful Sussex countryside. Richard Harris is a Trustee of the Horsham and Shipley Community Project which includes, among many activities, the Shipley Men’s Shed: “We wanted to create a resting place for walkers to read the information board and then take a moment. And when Bob came forward with this timber from one of only a few oak trees that survived the construction of the airfield, we had to use it. I wish to thank Bob for the timber and the lovely guys in our Men’s Shed who have created the bench. “We hope it will be used by walkers who will walk the two miles of runway perimeter, read our information boards and sit, and contemplate the service and sacrifice of those young men all those years ago.”

BREXIT HOLDING UP YOUR DIVORCE? WE CAN HELP!

Visitors may park at The Selsey Arms, Coolham, visit the memorial, then walk 100 yards down the Thakeham Road and access the site using the signposted footpath. For more information about the Horsham and Shipley Community Project, please visit: https://www.horshamshipleycommunityproject.org/

Piries Place Car Park

W O N

Featuring: • 516 spaces (189 more than the previous Piries Place Car Park) • Five levels • Wider, deeper bays • Eight electric vehicle charging bays (ground floor) • 11 parent and child bays (ground floor) • New toilets • ‘Changing Places’ fully accessible toilet

With Brexit taking up so much of politicians’ time, many ordinary legal issues have been postponed or put on hold. One particular problem was the suspension of the Divorce Bill when Boris Johnson prorogued Parliament. It means those waiting for a ‘no-fault’ divorce now have to go back to square one. If you find yourself in this situation, our friendly family law team can help. All initial consultations are free. To see a specialist divorce lawyer, or for any other family law matters, call 01403 337337.

23 West Street 1st/2nd Floor (Access via Blackhorse Way) Horsham West Sussex RH12 1PB Call 01403 337337 or visit www.mancinilegal.com

! N E P O Look out for the Living Wall! One wall of the car park will host a wide variety of plants that not only looks good but will also benefit the environment. Piries Place, Copnall Way, Horsham RH12 1NY www.horshamparking.co.uk

Truly local, t n e d n e p e d Truly in Official sponsors of

Horsham∙Warnham∙BroadbridgeHeath∙Southwater∙ManningsHeath∙BarnsGreen∙ Billingshurst∙Pulborough∙Storrington∙Ashington∙PartridgeGreen∙Steyning∙Henfield The Horsham District Post Newspaper is the widest Southwater available free weekly newspaper both in print and online. ∙ 15,000 printed copies p/w ∙ E-edition emailed to over 6,500 address’s p/w ∙ Social media audience of over 43,000 p/w

(via The District Post/Horsham &Spotted Horsham facebook pages)

ers say

What our advertis

st I came to the District Po six years ago with NO , customerbase,Sincethen I have never had to look further for customers. Shermanbury

DON’T JUST TA WORD FOR

Steve Hanna Proprietor

Full Page Advert: Half Page Advert: Quarter Page Advert: Eighth Page Advert:

ay Line

from £125+ vat from £75 + vat from £50+ vat from £25 + vat

Please give one of the team a call on 01403 793777 to discuss the full range of options available

We’ve been using the District Post every since it ﬁrst started strictalways e Dihave using thand en be We’ve seen a fantastic on d. rtereturn ce it first stafrom Post ever sininvestment our adverts. is are fantastic, them team there with AdvertisingThe very accomodating pa r us and is rt of and always essential fowilling to help with last minute we ery campaignThey make the each and evrequirements. advertising process very simple run. and provide a variety of options to suit diﬀerent budgets. Advertising with them is an essential for our business and Travers is part of each and every Suzanne campaign we run.

Marketing Manager

FREE

Charity ale festival

Sparks in the Park

Scan here for the latest news

Two day cider and ale festival

Town event photo special inside

Page 20

Pages 8 & 9

Friday 18.07.2014 thedistrictpost.co.uk

Horsham’s only independent newspaper 01403 251000

HORSHAM

BILLINGSHURST

HENFIELD

PULBOROUGH

Show your support

SOUTHWATER

STEYNING

STORRINGTON

tival for HorshamFullFes story on page 48

A proper paper, for free www.thedistrictpost.co.uk

Online

A proper paper, for free www.thedistrictpost.co.uk

On tablet Visit

Horsham

to get Call 01403 251000 your business profile listed

www.visithorsham.co.uk

DOWN DRIVING PRICES

BIKE MOTs £29-65 Nightingale Road, Horsham

£10 OFF

CAR & VAN MOTs* The District Post. *quote Retail only.

01403 750500

Tel: 01403 289709 thedistrictpost.co.uk newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk The Bottings l 26 North Street l Horsham l RH12 1RQ

A proper paper, for free www.thedistrictpost.co.uk

On mobile

e s i t r e v d e A l t t i l s a from 5+vat 2 £ s a

Friday 11 October 2019 9 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

Business

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Michelin Star Awarded to First Vineyard Restaurant

Set within the historic Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens estate near Horsham, Restaurant Interlude is believed to be the first UK restaurant associated with its own vineyard to win a Michelin Star - UK and Ireland 2020 Michelin Guide Awards, Hurlingham Club, London, October 7 2019. Open for just one year, the res-

taurant’s tasting menu is inspired by the Grade I Listed woodland gardens, with ingredients foraged or grown on the 240 acre Leonardslee estate, and other produce sourced from selected local farms. Restaurant Interlude is open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday weekly, with ten tables. Bookings are online at https://www.restau-

rant-interlude.co.uk/reservations. The restaurant has views across the gardens and its Pinotage vineyard, planted in 2018. There are 72,000 vines under cultivation across 15 hectares at Leonardslee and a neighbouring site at Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate, part of the Benguela Collection vineyards and hospitality group in the UK and South Africa. Owner Penny Streeter OBE brought Executive Chef Jean Delport from his native South Africa to open the restaurant in October 2018. He is only the second South African chef to win a Michelin Star for his restaurant, and one of the youngest recipients, aged 31. Jean Delport, who manages a team of seven kitchen staff, commented: “We are delighted to receive this recognition by Michelin after just one year. Interlude connects lovers of fine dining with the very spirit of Leonardslee, perhaps the finest woodland gardens in England, unspoilt and carefully curated for over 200 years. “Every dish in each seasonal, multi-course tasting menu is designed to a hunter-gatherer concept of food that’s foraged, cul-

tivated and raised on the estate or close by. It is savoured and enjoyed as an intimate dining experience; a small, exclusive dinner party within the estate’s Italianate mansion house.” Diners can feast on the seasonal menu that might include: estate rabbit, winter purslane, hogweed cider and charcoal; fallow deer with local braai and sour raspberry; or oyster, foraged greens and juniper. Guests arriving at Restaurant Interlude in the estate mansion house, built in 1855, are greeted in the grand hallway with music from a self-playing piano and drinks in the bar. They are then seated together at around 7pm in the restaurant, enjoying views across acres of gardens in the steep valley below, and east and south across to the South Downs. Jean has particular experience, from South Africa, of how to complement innovative tasting menus with fine wines. Guests at Interlude can enjoy a selection of vintages from the owner’s vineyard at Benguela Cove, Hermanus, as well as from other estates in South Africa. Penny Streeter OBE opened the restaurant on October 19 2018, after

18 months’ extensive restoration of the Grade II Listed mansion house and the creation of new kitchens. Her Benguela Collection vineyards and hospitality group includes the 400 acre Mannings Heath Golf and Wine Estate, located three miles from Leonardslee, and the Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate in the Walker Bay region of South Africa. Executive Chef Jean Delport formerly worked with owner Penny Streeter at her restaurant in Somerset West, Cape Town for several years. Jean trained and won awards at the prestigious Zevenwacht Chef School in South Africa. With a background in classical French and English cooking, including several seasons in Ireland, he is noted as an innovator, changing and improving upon his own menus and selection of ingredients regularly. Chef Ruan Pretorius began his career, and was finally head chef at restaurant Terroir in the Cape winelands in South Africa. Terroir is one of South Africa’s most decorated restaurants, in the top 20 of the country for 19 years running. He decided to join Jean Delport in the UK to meet an exciting new challenge at Restaurant Interlude.

Friday 11 October 2019

Entertainment

find us on facebook horsham.news

Winner of The Sussex Comedian of the Year announced following another successful Year of Culture event Davey Pearson

Managing Director

Last Friday (4 Oct) saw the grand final of the Sussex Comedian Of The Year Competition, and what a competition it was. Hosted by the talented Paul Ricketts, a seasoned stand up comic, the Horsham Year of Culture 2019 show, had been building over the past 8 months with 4 heats to find 6 finalists.I, along with four other judges Kevin Precious of Barnstormer Comedy, Professional comedian Dan Evans, Kaye Freeman of Andromeda Talent, Becky Hughes of Freeman Brothers and Matthew Fisher from Scamp Speakers, had the job to choose a winner from 6 very funny comedians.Paul set the scene nicely, prepping the audience with confident ownership of the event, he even offered the prize of a Co op pork pie to those brave enough to fill dreaded front row. Whilst a pork pie was an obviously delightful prize for one member of the crowd, no such prize would suffice for our crowned winner, no, the prize for

this prestigious and much anticipated competition of humour and wit,was an amazing £500, a slot at The Capitol Theatre and the coveted Sussex Comedian of the Year trophy, oooooh! To kick off the night our first act was Dave Eagle. With his hilarious dark humour and using his own blindness as the subject of his content, Dave gave the audience a real flavour of what to expect from the night. He was followed by the 5 further finalists, Michael Akadiri, Konstantin Kistin, Michael Durchov, Carl Carzana and Esther Manito.All the acts delivered fantastic performances, and the audience responded well, with plenty of noise and laughter. The time had come to decide the winner and we scurried away into a small back room to discuss our thoughts. After making what was a difficult decision, our winner of the Sussex Comedian of the Year 2019 was the awesome Martin Durchov. Martin had won the very first heat way back in March, and again highly impressed the judges. His native Bulgaria was very much the topic and I person-

ally found his innocent persona and the ability to mock himself, as well as show pride for his heritage, a driving factor to his success on the the night. We caught up with Martin after the show to find out how he was feeling: “I am feeling very happy, I have been in many comedy competition finals but never won one and the feeling is amazing. I was very grateful as well for the validation. Winning really makes you feel like putting in all the hours of writing, taking trains and doing shows for no money actually has a point and could maybe lead to something one day. “As part of winning the competition I get to perform at The Capitol in Horsham on the Big Sundae show as a guest spot alongside some amazing comedians off TV, I hope in 5 years I can come back as a regular spot on a show like that with TV credits of my own.I don’t think there is enough representation of Eastern European comedy on British Tv and I hope I can change that in the next 5 years” Well done to all the acts and especially Martin, one to watch for sure.

With the winner Martin Durchov

Super Strictly Vintage raises £1,700 for local charity!

On Saturday 5 October small, local charity working with older people, Age UK Horsham District, hung the bunting high and threw open the doors of The

Drill Hall to entertain 100 guests at their ‘Strictly Vintage’ 1940’s and 1950’s themed Evening Dance. There was a fabulous turnout of

guests of all ages dressed magnificently in vintage style outfits and the evening was spent dancing to music from the eras provided by the ‘Royal British Legion Dance

Band’. The Charity’s Business Development and Fundraising Manager, Julie Branson, said: “Our Strictly Vintage Dances get more and more popular every time, with this our ninth event! We are so pleased that our Evening Dances continue to grow in popularity, this one being our third. We hope that all our guests will return again on 21st March 2020 for live music and dancing, and to support our charity. In the meantime, we have lots of exciting events and activities planned for the next few months, in the lead up to Christmas, and I would encourage our local community to get in touch to find out more about our charity and to see how the money raised from such events is spent.” During the evening the Horsham Business community, the Royal British Legion Dance Band and other individual local supporters were thanked for being integral to the success of these dance events. The event, organised by the Age UK Horsham District Fundraising Team, with many Age UK Horsham District staff and volunteers providing support, was a huge success and raised £1,682 for the local charity’s work with, and for, older people in the community. All monies raised at this event go towards funding the free ser-

vices the team at Age UK Horsham District offer across the district to support local older people, such as their Visiting and Information and Advice Services. Loneliness is one of the key issues the charity tackles - over 1 million older people in the UK say they always or often feel lonely and loneliness is fast becoming a serious public health concern, with research suggesting it can be as bad for one’s health as smoking or being morbidly obese. With a rapidly ageing population, this means more pressure on already stretched NHS and social care services. Age UK Horsham District is committed to reducing and preventing loneliness among older people locally and their Visiting Service is just one of the ways they do this. The service matches a volunteer to a lonely older person, who then makes regular visits to offer friendship, social interaction and support. If you would like to find out more about how Age UK Horsham District could help you or someone you know, or how you could help the charity, please contact them on 01403 260560, email info@ ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk or visit www.ageukhorshamdistrict. org.uk Image: Attendees having a ball at the 2019 Strictly Vintage Evening Dance

Friday 11 October 2019 11 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Entertainment

Horsham District Year of Culture 2019 interview with Julia Donaldson CBE

Julia Donaldson CBE, author of the worldwide phenomenon, The Gruffalo, is bringing her new show The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog to the Capitol Theatre in Horsham this half term – Monday 28 October to Tuesday 29 October. Described as ‘a truly uplifting

hour’ during its sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the show is aimed at children aged 4-10 years. The Horsham District Year of Culture team caught up with Julia to find out more about this magical children’s show: Hello Julia, Your show, The

Gruffalo, The Witch and the Warthog, is coming to the Capitol in Horsham this half term. What can audiences expect from the show? Is it you reading the books? No, it’s much more dramatic than that! There are five actors (including myself) and we act out several stories and songs, with a

lovely set and lots of puppets and props – even with some magic tricks. How do you bring the characters to life? I act the witch in Room on the Broom, with whom I have a lot of sympathy as – like her – I’m always dropping and losing things. I also act the wildebeest in The Ugly Five and the wily mouse in The Gruffalo. I’ve always enjoyed acting, and the books have been a good excuse to tread the boards. Not many authors get up on stage to perform, do you enjoy it as much as writing your books? Yes, I do, and it’s a very good contrast. Writing is essentially solitary, whereas with acting you’re relating to the audience and the other actors. I also do a signing afterwards, so get a chance to talk to children and their parents and carers. Is it just you on stage, or are there other people joining you? The other actors are my husband Malcolm, who plays the guitar and acts the wicked emperor in The Magic Paintbrush as well as the fox in The Gruffalo; my sister Mary, who is a wonderful Marabou Stork as well as being the Owl in The Gruffalo; and two younger professional actors. What books and songs do you feature in the show? The books are Room on the Broom, The Ugly Five, The Cook and the King (which is very funny), The Magic Paintbrush and The Gruffalo. And the songs are The Superworm Song and a

more soulful song called The World Inside a Book which is a celebration of reading. A little bird (or maybe a mouse) told us you love singing, are you singing on stage as part of the show? Yes, I do like singing, and I hope the audience will too, as there’s an opportunity for them to join in The Superworm Song. (I also get some children on stage for this item, to act as various garden creatures.) You’ve had such a successful career so far, what’s your stand out moment to date? There are so many! But nothing can really beat winning the Smarties Prize for The Gruffalo 20 years ago. I was working in a school then, as a writer in residence, and when the children learnt I’d won the gold award in the picture-book category they solemnly presented me with a golden star. 2019 has been a very busy year for you - being made a CBE, The Gruffalo’s 20th anniversary and your new book The Smeds and Smoos has just been published. What’s next for 2020? A visit down under is the first thing on the agenda. I’ll be going to Australia with Malcolm to take part in various book festivals, and am looking forward to tacking some holiday on to both ends. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog, taking place at The Capitol on Monday 28 at 2pm and 5pm and on Tuesday 29 October at 11am and 2.30pm. For tickets visit the Capitol website www.thecapitolhorsham. com, or call 01403 750220.

Black Heart Angel to support Stone Shiva at the Rec Rooms

Black Heart Angel (aka BHA) are an experienced, five-piece, classic rock, covers band based in the Horsham/Crawley area of Sussex. A hard-rockin’ family of friends, BHA formed from the ashes of Hollows of Venus in late

2014. Tara (lead vocals, fruity swearing), Gibby (lead guitar, PA pains) and Neill (rhythm guitar, bv’s, admin), coaxed our secret weapon Kim (drums, the best tshirts) out of early retirement and started gigging with HOV bassist Mike (bass, buses) in early 2015.

After Mike’s departure, local Horsham legend Kris (caps, beard & bass) completed the epic legendary line-up. Playing music they all love, BHA pride themselves on delivering a from-the-heart rock n’ roll experience; loud music, sing-alongs, smiles and laughter. Expect classic bangers from the likes of Queen, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, as well as some reimagined hits from the 80’s and 90’s given the BHA treatment. BHA collectively have a vast wealth of experience, with members having played in (or continuing to play in) bands such as Everafta, Cave, Hollows of Venus, Geist, Sonic Deluxe, Intermission, ManBitesDog, Red Mosquito, Scarecrow Rodeo, Paper Jam, The Conspiracy Mailman Band... they’re basically musical tarts, albeit massively talented, soughtafter & experienced musical tarts, who love what they do. BHA will be supporting originals band ‘Stone Shiva’ at Horsham’s REC Rooms on 26 October. To book, please visit: https:// therecrooms.com/

Paul Watts

Friday 11 October 2019

Entertainment Horsham District Gig Guide

Cracking October Barnstormers Comedy show in prospect at the Capitol Horsham

11/10/19

Two’s Company Friday 16th The Olive Branch - Horsham September 21:00 - 23:00

The Overtures Rhythmic (The Hat Man) Wildwood GolfArms & Country The Cricketers - BillingshurstCranleigh Club, 20:00 - 23:00 18:00 Mic TOpen Slammers Soul Band Warnham Comrades Club The Barley Mow, Tandridge Warnham 20:30 - 23:00 20:00

The New Jersey Seasons The Holbrook Club - Horsham 19:00 - 23:00 Errol Linton Band Saturday 17th The REC Rooms - Horsham 19:30 - 23:00 September

Horsham Rocks Presents Horsham Bandstand, The Carfax, Horsham Horsham Rocks Presents: 11:00 til 16:00 LiamBryden Carter Nell Carfax Bandstand - Horsham The Capitol Theatre, Hor14:00 - 16:00 sham Solice 19:30 The Shelley Arms - BroadLarger Than Life Duo bridge Heath 20:30 Park - 23:00 Goffs Social Club, Bad Boy Boogie and Voodoo Crawley Lake 20:30 The REC Rooms - Horsham Hounds of Sound 19:30 - 23:00 Broadbridge Heath Village Sundown Centre, Broadbridge Heath The Olive Branch - Horsham 20:00 21:00 - 23:00 Los Palmas 6 Quo-caine Roffey Social Club - Horsham The Mulberry, Goring 20:00 - 23:00 20:30 Alter Ego Black Heart Angel The Malt Shovel - Horsham The Malt Shovel, Horsham 20:30 - 23:00

12/10/19

0:30

13/10/1918th Sunday Brent Hutchinson The Anchor Inn - Storrington, September Pulborough South Saxon Beardsmen 19:30 - 23:00 Gathering Horsham Folk Club The Shovel, Horsham The Malt Drill Hall - Horsham 12:00 18:00 20:00 til - 23:00 Open night WillieMic Austen Foresters Arms - Horsham The Shelley Arms, Broad19:30 -Heath 23:00 bridge Inside Edge (at Brightona Day 19:30 ‘Plough Rockers’ after party) Riverboat Shuffle The Plough, Lower Beeding Horsham Horsham Sports Club, Horsham 15:00 - 23:00 20:00

14/10/19 The Railway Times Acoustic Tuesday 20th Sessions The Railway Inn - BillingSeptember shurst

Second show in, and there’s a splendid line-up on offer... just what you need to provide a temporary distraction from the outside world. As ever, resident host Kevin Precious will be on hand to oversee the proceedings. This month’s trio of mirthmaking headliners includes: the warm, affectionate yet biting wit of Stephen Bailey, ‘Bailey has a natural chemistry with his audience and this is where he truly comes into his own’ - Broadway Baby; ageing dad adrift in a changing world, Marc Lucero, ‘Lucero certainly has the comic instincts and high-quality material that would shame many a more successful act’ - Chortle; and outstanding improvisational comedian Russell Hicks, ‘One of the top six stand-ups to watch’ - Stand Up Talk Magazine, LA https://www.facebook.com/ kevinpreciouscomedy/ https://twitter.com/KevinPrecious Stephen Bailey “He’s an arch-bitch with a winning smile, everyone’s favourite gay best friend. Bailey’s confident, funny & suitably rude” - The Reviews Hub “Guilty pleasure” (Daily Record), Stephen Bailey is a comedian,

television personality and writer, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts in UK comedy today. He is “annoyingly sharp” (The New Current) and audiences relate to his sassy style as he takes to the stage with “fantastic natural wit and charisma” (Edinburgh Festivals). Stephen is the presenter of Channel 5 and 5Star’s new show Celebs on the Farm and is the resident agony aunt on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday for ITV. He has made guest appearances on numerous shows including ITV2’s Safeword, CelebAbility & The Great Xmas Rant, Comedy Central’s Live at the Comedy Store, W’s Celebrity Advice Bureau and Channel 5’s It’s Not Me, It’s You & Celebrity Big Brother’s Bit on the Side and BBC One’s Sunday Morning Live. Stephen has supported Katherine Ryan & Jenny Eclair on their UK tours and completed his first headline tour of his five-star, critically-acclaimed show Stephen Bailey: Can’t Think Straight, which saw him through 35 cities, finishing at the prestigious Soho Theatre. He also guest hosted Sunday Takeover (Virgin Radio), The Jason Manford Show (Absolute Radio) and The Sunday Sessions with Laura

Whitmore (BBC 5Live). He has featured on The Art’s Show with Jonathan Ross on BBC Radio 2, Russell Kane’s BBC podcast ‘Evil Genius’ and was named one of Attitude Magazine’s Top 100 Bachelors of the Year in 2017. A vocal supporter of LGBT rights, he regularly contributes articles to Attitude magazine and the Huffington Post, which made him the perfect choice to host Stonewall’s 25th Anniversary Party and his recent interview for AOL Build about the LGBT movement went viral. As well as being a working-class, ginger, gay, northern comic, he is also a black belt in Tae Kwon-Do, has a degree in Languages AND loves a conspiracy theory (preferably involving a celebrity and a cucumber). “Stephen’s show was hilarious from the first line, and for the whole performance I don’t think a single joke died” - Voice Magazine “When it comes to being funny, he’s just got it” - Scotsgay Marc Lucero Winner Silver Stand Up Of The Year Leicester Comedy Festival. “Lucero certainly has the comic instincts and high-quality material that would shame many a more successful act” – Chortle “Persuasively funny, a damn fine

15/10/19

Wenesday 14th September 16/10/19

Electric Jam Night The Malt Open Mic Shovel, Horsham 20:30 The Malt Shovel - Horsham 20:00 - 23:00

Thursday horsham-15th September rocks.co.uk

evening” - Evening Standard “Really funny... the audience had a great night out” - BBC Radio London “Sharp and funny... plenty of laughs” - The Scotsman Russell Hicks One of the most exciting comics to come out of America, Russell Hicks is branded one of the ‘Top Six Comics to Watch’ by LA’s Stand Up Talk Magazine. He has appeared on LA based panel show Direct TV’s ‘What’s News?’ and is a regular guest on hit podcasts such as Talkin’ **** with Eddie Ifft. Headlining the nationally acclaimed student circuit in the United States, Russell regularly takes his hour long solo shows across the country to the biggest universities. Prolific and consistently delivering quality new work, audience members are often compelled to return for two nights in a row. Fast and loose, no two shows are ever the same. “Hicks has a sharp wit.. the pessimism of Jack Dee mixed with the deadpan aggression of Denis Leary. A riproaring night of tough love from a witty comedian ****”Broadway Baby “Absolutely smashed it last night. What was most impressive is that he somehow managed to completely improvise for the entire 30 minutes, which I have never seen done before. I have worked in numerous different comedy venues and I have also never seen a comedian get a huge round of applause for simply leaving the green room, which Russell did. I believe he has a bright future in comedy with his unique talent to riff so well” Bearcat “It’s impressive to witness the fountain of verbal gold that comes out of the comedian.”, NerdsDoItBetter “He had us in stitches….non stop laughs” - NoFrillsThrills

Autumn Concert: Music of Freedom and Destiny

Acoustic Open Mic Night 20:00 - 23:00 The JollyJam Tanners, Acoustic Night StapleThe King’s Arms - Horsham field 20:00 - 23:00 20:30 Blues Workshop Northgate Community Centre, Crawley Open Mic 20:00 The Royal Oak - Crawley Open Night 20:00Mic - 23:00 Open Mic Oak, Ifield The Royal The Bull Inn - Henfield 20:00 20:00 - 23:00 Acoustic showcases Open Mic The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate The Jolly Tanners - Haywards 19:30 Heath 20:00 - 23:00 Open Mic George & Dragon - Shipley 20:00 - 23:00

find us on facebook horsham.news

Christ’s Hospital Choral Society autumn concert is titled Music of Freedom and Destiny. The performance will feature three main pieces by well-loved composers Brahms, Verdi and Rutter. Here are a few snippets of info about it all to entice you to attend. Seaside summer holidays, 1868, and Johannes Brahms was struck by the sensational shoreline of where he was staying. It resonated

with a poem by Friedrich Hölderin he had just read, and this combination stirred the 35-year old to compose the ‘Schicksalslied’, also known here as ‘Song of Destiny’. While inspiration seemingly struck him, it took the perfectionist three years to find the perfect finish. It is considered to be amongst Brahms’ best choral works. ‘Feel the Spirit’ is quite different in style. Contemporary composer/ conductor/producer John Rut-

ter gives a dynamic swing to his arrangement of the seven striking spirituals in this piece. Professional soprano Nina Bennet will join the choir to sing the solos. Finally, Guiseppe Verdi. Many readers will know Verdi’s rousing ‘Va Pensiero’, or ‘Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves’, the well-loved piece from his 1842 opera Nabucco. Verdi demonstrated an aptitude for music at an early start; aged eight, he was the official paid organist of

his local church. Not much later, he started composing his wide variety of music. He became Italy’s most admired opera composer in the days that opera was a most important form of culture. In 1901, after 88 years of music making, he passed away. The funeral was full of music and passion and creative flair. More than half the residents of Milan assembled in the streets and sang the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, accompanied by orchestral players and professional singers, with Arturo Toscanini conducting. In fact, it could be the original version of the modern-day flash mob! Has this whetted your appetite? In November, you will have the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful pieces in Horsham! Refreshments will be available, supporting Children’s hospice Chestnut Tree House. Saturday 2 November, 7.30 PM at St. Mary’s Church, The Causeway. Tickets from Choir members or CH Box Office, 01403 247434, or at the door. For more information on the choir, please visit https://chchoralsoc.org/

Fireworks guide

2019

Aurora FIREWORKS Horsham District Displays 18th October Arunside School Warnham School

19th October

Billingshurst Jubilee Fields

25th October Heron Way School St Peters School

26th October

Horsham Sports Club Slinfold Golf & Country Club

31st October Thakeham School

1st November

The Red Lion Slinfold

4th November

The Bat & Ball W.Grn

8th November Wisborough Green Ashington School Kingslea School Southwater School

Friday 11 October 2019 15 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Entertainment

18 years experience 11 years in retail

If you want to impress choose the BEST

0800 975 6573 www.aurorafireworks.co.uk email:sales@aurorafireworks.co.uk SALES ALL YEAR ROUND

Unit 1 Kiln Industries, Lowfold Farm, Fittleworth Road,Wisborough Green RH14 0ES

Tel: 01403 700473

(Just off the A272 between Billingshurst & Petworth) Opening hours 9am-6pm 7 days a week up to Nov 7 or by appointment. Buyers must be over 18 and I.D. may be requested

Best Event Provider 2007

HORSHAM

Fireworks Night Sat 2016 Sat29th 26thOctober October 2019

Gates - Fireworksat at 7.30pm 7.30pm GatesOpen Open4.30pm 5pm - Fireworks at Horsham Sports Sports Club, Club atThe The Cricket Cricket Ground, Ground, Horsham Cricketﬁeld Cricketfield Road, Road, RH12 RH12 1TE 1TE FUNDRAISING WITHFIREWORKS FIREWORKS, A FUNDRAISING EVENT EVENT WITH FOOD STALLS FAIR FOOD STALLS && FUNFAIR! Live band after the display ONLY £4 Live band after the display EARLY BIRD TICKETS

Early Bird Tickets only £6

(Limited to ﬁrst 2000 sold)

(Limited to first 500 sold)

Advance Tickets £6 Advance Tickets £8 (until Midday 31st October) (until midday 26th October)

Gate GateTickets Tickets£9 £12 U5’s GO FREE!

U5’s GO FREE!

Tickets available from - Club Office /bar -AMFUNDRAISING & J News EVENT FOR Sports Club & -Horsham www.horshamsportsclub.com - Capitol Box Offixe - By Phone 01403 254628 generously supported by

generously supported by

Fireworks by

AURORA Fireworks by Fi e

r s by

AURORA

Friday 11 October 2019 17 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

Entertainment

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Smiles all round at The Peter Pan Press Launch

There were smiles all round at The Capitol’s Peter Pan Press Launch earlier this week when this year’s cast and staff from The Capitol started to feel festive in the build up to their fantastic family pantomime. Nick Mowat, General Manager and Pantomime Director welcomed local media contacts and sponsors and introduced the cast at The Capitol, Horsham. Anthony

Sahota stars as Peter Pan “the boy who never grew up” and will appear alongside Nicola Hume, well known for presenting the breakfast radio show for 6 years on Heart FM. Nicholas Collier and Rebecca Lafferty, who have both appeared in West End shows, play Captain Hook/Mr Darling and Wendy Darling respectively, and their “on stage” sons John and Michael will be played by four

local rising stars Daniel Kendon, Oscar Ward-Dutton, Dexter Lamley-Grinstead and Theo Ranganathan. Following pantomime tradition, there will be a welcome return from Hywel Dowsell - who plays the Dame, Mrs Smee and, together with “her” son Mini Smee, played by James Fletcher, the two will make the perfect double-act. Complemented by a juvenile ensemble of 26 lost boys and girls who were selected at the theatre’s summer auditions and all of whom attend local schools, this brand NEW version of the classic story is kindly sponsored by Independent Estate Agents Brock Taylor and Horsham Bedding Centre and opens on Friday 13 December, running until Sunday 5 January 2020. 2019 marks the 90th Anniversary that JM Barrie gifted the (Peter Pan) rights to Great Ormond Street Hospital and The Capitol will be organising bucket collections after every performance with the donations going to the Charity. Tickets available online: www. thecapitolhorsham.com or from the Capitol Box Office: 01403 750220

Your chance to win with The Capitol some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin. Expect some Lady is a Tramp, L.O.V.E, When You’re Smiling, Mack The Knife and many more…Pip Pip!

Box Office 01403 750220 www.thecapitolhorsham.com

SILAS MARNER

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

CROONERS

THE LADY VANISHES

JUDY (12A)

JOKER (15)

Terms and Conditions: Tickets are for the performance date noted above. No cash alternative. Only one entry will be accepted from each email address. For full terms and conditions, please ask the Box Office.

MET OPERA LIVE: TURANDOT

MONDAY 21 – SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER

CAMPBELL’S KINGDOM (U)

To be in with a chance of winning TWO tickets for the show at The Capitol on Saturday 19 October, simply name three members of The Rat Pack! Please send your answer via email to tracey.grubb@horsham.gov.uk by 2pm on Tuesday 15 October, when the winner will be selected at random and contacted via email.

SA T 5. 12 55 O PM CT

SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM

TH U 7P 17 O M C

SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

E 7P 15 O M CT

Mini Big Band live on stage. You can see Crooners at The Capitol in Horsham on Saturday 19 October at 7.30pm. The show plays homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness. Featuring humour, tap dance and

LIKE THE RAT PACK? YOU’LL LOVE THIS! Crooners is the new, rip roaring comedy music show that has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The

NT LIVE: A MIDSUMMER UGLYDOLLS (U) (12A) NIGHT’S DREAM

Friday 11 October 2019

Announcements

find us on facebook horsham.news

We take notices for all celebrations, births, deaths, marriages, anniversaries and acknowledgements To book your notice, please contact the team on 01403 289709 or at announcements@thedistrictpost.co.uk

When placing a death, in memoriam or condolence notice in this paper you get 50 words free of charge. In addition, we have a range of styles and images to suit your needs. please contact a member of our team on: 01403289709 or email:

dpearson@thedistictpost.co.uk

Town and Country Planning Acts 1990 Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990 Publicity for Applications NOTICE IS GIVEN that the following applications are proposals for planning consideration within the South Downs National Park, for the reasons indicated: Upper Beeding Parish Council Site Address: Shoreham Cement Works, Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, West Sussex Applicant Name: Mr S Dudman Case No: SDNP/19/04569/CND Proposal: Variation of Condition Nos: 2, 8 and 9 of planning consent SDNP/15/02718/CW Reason for advert: Major Development Related documents may be viewed and commented on at: http:// planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/ . Comments to be received no later than 1 November 2019 TIM SLANEY, Director of Planning, South Downs National Park Authority Sign up to South Downs News, our monthly newsletter at www. southdowns.gov.uk/join-the-newsletter

FREE FAMILY LAW ADVICE FREE LEGAL CLINIC We offer a free 30 minute consultation at our family law advice clinic every Tuesday 1pm - 4pm covering: * Divorce, separation and finances * Children matters (contact and residence arrangements) * Cohabitation disputes where couples are unmarried * Consent Orders * Options available on the breakdown of marriage or civil partnership * Prenuptial agreements By appointment only. Please book in advance by calling 01293 596947 Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Horsham, RH12 1GZ Alternatively, we offer a one hour fixed fee appointment at ÂŁ100 plus vat (ÂŁ120). To book a convenient fixed fee appointment please call 01293 595947. www.stevensdrake.com

Community invited to sculpture unveiling at Highwood Village

Local residents of Horsham are invited to join Berkeley Homes as they unveil the highly-anticipated sculpture at Highwood Village on Wednesday 23rd October. The public event, being held between 6pm and 7pm, will give visitors the chance to watch the grand reveal of the dramatic finished carving by Berkeley Homes

Southern Managing Director, Harry Lewis and sculpture artist Jon Edgar. As part of Horsham District’s Year of Culture 2019, local artist Jon Edgar was commissioned to install the exciting new piece of art at the beginning of this year, before it was officially launched at Highwood Village in February. Throughout the year, he has

Quote The District Post when booking

sculpted and carved the six-tonne stone block, drawing inspiration from local residents and passersby to create the final piece. After inviting the local community to take part in making the first chisel marks on the stone at the launch event in February, the artist has also encouraged the local community to take part in helping the progress of the stone

throughout the year, teaching basic carving skills to all those interested. Ben Annetts, Sales and Marketing Director at Berkeley Homes, comments: “We are extremely excited to be unveiling the fantastic new public art sculpture at Highwood Village on the 16th of October. We would like to thank and congratulate Jon Edgar for his magnificent creation. He has worked very hard this year to create a sculpture which will provide a timeless and memorable piece of art that the whole community can enjoy for years to come. Our thanks also go to the local residents who worked with Jon to help influence the final design.” Comprising stylish one and two-bedroom apartments, as well as beautiful two, three, four and five-bedroom family houses, Highwood Village creates a vibrant new community with its own identity, within easy walking distance of Horsham town centre. The centre of Horsham is a twenty-minute walk away and offers an excellent array of shops including high-street brands and independent shops as well as an abundance of bars, pubs and restaurants. Prices at Highwood Village start from £235,000. For further information on the homes and the sculpture unveiling, please contact the marketing suite on Tel: 01403 886 759 or visit www. highwoodvillage.com

A L DE N C O U R T

Westbrook Place B I L L I N G S H U R S T R O A D , B r o a d B r i d g e H e at H , H O R S H A M , W E S T S U S S E X R H 1 2 3 P L

Ready to move into now A choice of viewhomes are ready for you and your family to move into now with carpets fitted and rear gardens turfed the Carmack B

the dendy

3 bedroom home with kitchen/dining,

3 bedroom mid terrace home with

separate lounge, master bedroom

kitchen/dining, separate lounge,

suite with dressing area, carport and

en-suite to master bedroom and

parking. 1192 sq.ft.

2 car parking spaces. 1014 sq.ft.

ÂŁ420,000 (plot 13)

ÂŁ415,000 (plot 8)

View our brand new showhomes off Five Oaks Road on the Newbridge roundabout to find out more. Open 10.00am to 5.00pm 7 days a week. Telephone 01403 286 131 for further details.

Westbrook.place.abbey@gmail.com

www.abbeynewhomes.co.uk

Friday 11 October 2019 follow us on twitter find us on facebook @thedistrictpost horsham.news

Professionals

To advertise here, please call 01403 289709 or email dpearson@thedistrictpost.co.uk

Commercial & Industrial welcome

DRIVING PRICES DOWN

CAR AND VAN SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MOTs Nightingale Road, Horsham

TYRES BRAKES CAMBELTS CLUTCHES EXHAUSTS RADIATORS A/C SERVICE

01403 750500

www.britweb.co.uk Design Search Social

01403 261491 facebook.com/BritWebWebDesign @BritWebLtd

Delivering targeted web design, SEO and social media solutions

Friday 11 October 2019 25 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

Sport

got a story? email us at sport@thedistrictpost.co.uk

New season Grays and Kookaburra hockey in stock. Canterbury & Gilbert rugby boots and protective gear in stock. Updating of annual cups and awards engraved on-site

82 Lambs Farm Road, Roffey, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4JH 01403 267805 sales@bedfordsports.co.uk www.bedfordsports.co.uk Established 30 years

sponsored by

YOUR SPORTS NOTICEnotice BOARD Your sports board Your sports notice board

Clothing embroidery & printing

y Rugb m a h s Hor Club of all

g irls d to te en & Wo m are invi ns at ssio lub e ages s C ing train m Rugby 30 or 8. ha s 1 r ’s o H ay ayuesd 0. Pl the on T y ’s 10.3 l a r a l Sund uire d fo ontact C q e . ers r le teams a1498@ fema n enigm k o .u Tony yaho o.co

Horsham Rugby Club

Comptons Tennis New PlayClub ers al

ways welcome from undenew r 6 Always welcome to 18. members all ages and Co ntact Joof n Prattvisit on our abilities. Please 07785 38 2909 or website and Facebook jon.pratt@sky.c om Andy or contact our coach Tope: attennis@outlook.com 07833 252342

Horsham Arun Badminton Club E TAN BRIDG of s UB Lall yer C pla me N lco O We ADMINT B enes ag ev7 m fro ay s id ard nd

sta ay ever y Fr Pl sts hall at to 70 plu spor ing at theinfo go o l. hoto mo For Fo st Boys Sc rere those ks or g.u .or vite abc in w.h ub ww cl The ing, . ay abc @h hippl ersin sted emailinme teremb perience ex .uk of l org ve any le t to contac welco me,

FC sE IF Lw m Sparro ha HorsH ORS HAM B CLUing G se SAVINar e ek ming?

rowson sw im er 12 Spar Keen d unnd t water 11 an porta undaer ls chgirte r n sim ei r th leayrer u fo c e 12 pl ty and resd er vee un e f d y sateams an hursda T their boys ess.fo uer iq r e Pavilions n ay h pl g s at T . nin team 10.0w0s.pm til ar un ro hor pom sp te 0 m .0 ha 8 rs .h www o ur websi , k club.co.uk see co.uin esav g shamlif

Gatwic k Flye r Tramp oline C s lub

Gatwic k Club p Flyers Tramp rov oli coachin ides high qu ne ality g andRobins newRoffey welcom membe es rs to jo Rockets U13 Billin in their gshurs t s q in u a fo New rplayers required . For mation are d visit forgathe twicteam ww. on kflyerwhowplay s. co.uk and Saturday mornings train on Monday evenings. Players needed in various positions. Please contact Robert Foley on 07775 647983 or rfoley70@gmail.com

HORS HAM KA RATE CLUB

Co me and jo in Horsha m Karate Club , get fit, lose weig ht, lear n to defend yo urself an ort neeSh t new iltingdtom WestfrCiehnds. ls Clas b lus in wr boCse Horsa Bofo tm M ha th ad be tsr memul andach w e n ild ren. esb h s clu n d e ntact Pa The Co W n bility oul Ellio ila07 d on antt ava 7780 5pm 2 ’s at 6.158484 ay pm. dm 5or se ka@btin 1. t et.co a te s ’ rn y a d min on Fri to jo

wishing ls Anyone the bow contact ld u o ldrett, a sh N d n Rola 7 captain, 3 89289 on 0190

Walking football.

All ages and ability all Club am Baseb Horsh Tuesday and Thursday mornings females Invite males and to Shipley Community over 6 years of age Project and learn come along Contact baseball Russ blueruss@hotmail.co.uk Saturday’s 10am to eld 1.00pm at Ingleﬁ per Manor School - £2 session 07519 847295

FC oyals ater Rers born w h t u So play ugus t

e A requir ept 2005l scho o en S betwe - cur rent e of n o 6 0 20 jo in 7 -to s for their . year team w season 2 ir the e neFC n for thath New o il u13’s ge cHteAndy ema a r t d o n i r dbrCo 4794 ioo n rm o Broa 07834 5i4rw e@jsuky.c website e u .n y q e b d aCglu anre g club ntaactt avlila e rroyals.or ors The ce ewaaste on h l t u P o play . wp.ss wwu ark

gro aul Cl ai l P r em act 39 o ernet. 1 1 cont 2 8 6 tint 0779 clark@b m o p119 c

Girls Fo otba ll in Horsham

Horsham Spar rows have many girls on ly teams and are lo ok ing for Bro ad new br plid ges in ayer Heth ateh Under 11s, F U1C 3s and U16/18 age groups. Vi BBHF C are lo ok sit www. ho rs hamspar roin for play wsg.co.uk to ers for th r d t mei U17/fin 18 teou am ore. Please cont act team manager Al an W hite on 07730 0122 16 or emai l ajworks@ho tmail.co.uk .

HHOeR roS HA

M CR n Oly Players mpic FA CW Y –LUE 14 n CeT ed e d Sea C Easy p son ar2ti0a1ll 8 y-19ff ro Hero n eO,ly1m o rid a 8 pm icilFC a d lo Suit ok ain ble re g fo forr hpyla es. b y betwm r e id r ss a eo bn en od rn unSe tapin t 2 MeAeu 0 b ik 0 4 es and at20 Hoin H0 rshat g o5 rs to h Ar am un jo in P thUe1m avth 4 ilio Pa1k eir ns 1-, a-1si Badmin ne1rCl e te foto r th ub0ad Su am -m nday 5 2th 018 J Keenag u 1 ly 9 pla . season erysinAg se ct ll in io weth lce on htt m Ho e rsham Dpis:/ tr /w Are you & icw tan wY.m re tir o ed e u e th d tu wi Horsha .cootb ma/ll badminto mL-eCara thFpo n expe guw rienc eele .? y-CTC We play Mond ay and Friday mornings 9.30 - 12. For more deta ils contact Marianne on 01403 2580Heron Olympic FC 86

Heron Olympic FC require players born between Sept 2004 and Aug 2005 to join their U13 11-a-side Chesworth Rovers team for the 2017-18 season. Under 7 and under 8 Contact Ian Palser on players required for 07973 242270 the new season. Anyone or email heron11@hotmail.com. interested in coming

along to training please contact Chris at chesworthrovers.chris@ gmail.com

ing & Lower Beed ons Handcross Li

ed for

need Players Horsham Community Under Under 13 and 5 1 U Netball Club s in b o R dly 9 teams. Frien offey cu Rr-

ed for Players need team. football creasevillage Welcom in year es 8-12 year olds am te ing to in 1 U1 rent Area lo ok act Adam and are Please cont am with At Collyer’ te ad s Sixth Form ly u nd sq ie Horsham Parkrun 6. Fr their g or on 07969 662 662 spirit. Expert icularly lo okin College rt great team . pa er d az en am ef h@ d d yout an pgfc. l Wednes al emai days ng 5.30-6.3 tr hi 0pm coac at Held every Saturday for a cen mContact aining faciliail.co.uk : Ian Ford 07764 sted in co l hotm ing tr Park. cross Park 9.00am in Horsham If intere ia tr a r nd Ha fo 146338 / g s atopen and aning alon Free to enter tie Dave on . Contact Se Scho olold Ian.ford@horsham.gov.uk se contact aea il sk to everyone, young, a pl or 5 em 00 r 026 o 07724631 experienced or novice. mail.co.uk 07881822 mail.co m g vanagh@hot tonijeal@ Register at www.parkrun.

org.uk/horsham and then just go along

Do you have a notice? email us at sport@thedistrictpost.co.uk

01403 255442 | www.belsigns.com

Partridge Green Football Club

Holbro ok Allstars Lad ies Basketball Club Tanbr idge Badm The club woul d like to inton hear from anyoCl ne ub over 16 interested

in playing basketball. Expe Therienc clubedwe playe rs s orne lcome w beginners most memb ers welc andome. inv The club aim to teach deveite lops you to come and, jo and engage with anyo inne in on a williFr even ngid toay learn ing more . For at Forest infor mati Boys onSch visit oolwww. froholm 9.00 brookalls pm tars.c or email to 11o.uk .00 pm . Ple will@horshamhawks.c o.uk ase contact Ne

lia on 01403 267331 for mo re info.

41 Springfield Rd (01403) 275 553 01403 280857 | www.appliedfx.co.uk

dominos.co.uk

Friday 11 October 2019

Sport

Horsham win with strong second half display Saturday October 5 – Investec Women’s League – Conference East Horsham 2 1 Chelmsford Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham notched up their first win of the season last Saturday, against Chelmsford at Broadbridge Heath. Although both sides might have scored in the first half, it was a somewhat dour, scrappy and goal-less encounter. Horsham, though, came into their own after the break, scoring twice in the more animated first quarter, applying a full press. Return-

ing to the club after a season at Brighton, Fran Crossley crashed in a short corner to open the scoring. Then, Elle Blakesley doubled Horsham’s lead when she maximised a cross from Ladies’ Club Captain Charlotte (CJ) White. The Essex visitors clawed back a goal in the fourth quarter, putting Horsham under pressure for the last five mintues, but they were successfully kept at bay. On Saturday Horsham make the long trip to east Kent to take on Canterbury at Polo Farm. Canterbury has lost both of their games thus far this season, scoring once in the process.

find us on facebook horsham.news

Horsham’s Tom Clark picked for England U19 winter tour Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham’s Tom Clark is in the 16-strong England squad for the Under 19’s forthcoming tour to the Caribbean, where the Young Lions will play in a 50-over triseries against West Indies U19 and Sri Lanka U19. The last competitive test for the players before the ICC U19 World Cup, in South Africa in January and February 2020. Tall left hander Tom earned selection because of his batting prowess, useful medium pace bowling and outstanding fielding, Horsham President Barry Peay telling the District Post: “The Club is delighted for Tom, and we all hope that he builds on his recent First Class debut for Sussex, against Worcestershire at Hove.” Horsham Cricket Chairman Richard Marshall added: “Coming so soon after Tom’s first match for Sussex it is great to see him going on this tour after playing for England U19s in this summer’s home Tri Tournament v India and Bangladesh.” Tom Clark follows Horsham Will Beer’s appearances for England U19s ten years ago, when he impressed against New Zealand, another former Horsham player, Chris Nash having been in the England Lions’ squad in 2011. George Garton subsequently also played for both England U19s and the Lions, before Horsham’s contribution to senior cricket was crowned by Jofra Archer’s achievements on the world stage. England U19 Head Coach Jon Lewis says: “With the World Cup on the horizon, this is our last opportunity to assess our squad and decide which 15 players to take with us to South Africa. Nearly half the squad secured county first team appearances this summer, gaining fantastic development experiences, a major step on their journey towards understanding the levels needed to

be successful professional cricketers. West Indies and Sri Lanka are both countries with fantastic cricketing pedigrees and cultures, so we’re sure to experience strong and diverse challenges ahead of our main objective after Christmas.” The squad benefits from guidance from Ian Bell, Warwickshire and former England batsman, joining the party as batting coach, with former Hampshire wicketkeeper Nic Pothas as fielding supremo, Lewis saying: “I’m delighted to welcome Ian and Nic for our two winter tours, both have exactly the right fit for the team and the programme. Their experience adds value for the players - Ian is one of his generation’s highest run scorers, with experience of playing under pressure at the highest levels, including multiple World Cups, a brilliant resource to tap into. And, superb fielding

and wicketkeeping coach Nic has great experience in international coaching with West Indies and Sri Lanka and, as a native of South Africa, he’s an ideal candidate to fill gaps in our knowledge of our opponents and the conditions we shall encounter. His expertise will impact on our skill execution in the field - as we saw during the final moments of the World Cup Final, it’s an area that can make the difference between winning and losing trophies.”The team will be based in Antigua, playing warm up matches on the 1st and 3rd of December, before facing Sri Lanka at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on the 6th and West Indies at the same venue on the 9th, followed by fixtures at the island’s Sir Vivian Richards’ Stadium, ahead of the Tri-Series Final on December 21st at a venue to be decided.

Horsham slip to defeat in final quarter Poor marking condemns improving Horsham Saturday October 5 – Premier – Division 2 East Epsom Men’s 1st XI 7 3 Horsham Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter For the second week running Horsham took the lead, only to finish the losing side. At Epsom they were 2 nil up at the break after Ed Marsh had opening the scoring, followed by a goal from Zac Chinn, both successes coming in open play. But, Horsham were undone by a nightmare start to the second half, three goals coming in as many minutes, poor marking putting the Surrey hosts in front. Frustration over-spilled resulting in three Horsham

players being sin binned, following which Epsom scored twice more to lead 5-2. Horsham reduced the deficit when Russell Dale tapped in Joey Humphreys’ supply, but Epsom responded with further goals to run out comfortable 7-3 winners. However, three black minutes apart, this was a much improved Horsham showing, although the consensus was that they should have been further ahead at half time, opportunities created having gone begging. Horsham return home on Saturday to welcome Purley Walcountians for a 1.30 push back at Broadbridge Heath. Walcountians won their first game of the season, but lost 4-3 to top of the table Wimbledon last Saturday

Saturday October 5 – RFU London 1 South League Medway 32 18 Horsham

Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter With both sides having identical playing records this season, Horsham’s trip to Rochester to take on perennial strong contenders Medway produced the anticipated tough encounter. Horsham’s young side ultimately paid the price for late errors in an otherwise closely fought match. Starting with possession, Medway tested the visiting defence, but Horsham opened the scoring when Vince Everitt’s feed enabled Mike Tredgett to get over the line, unconverted. Horsham soon increased their lead with a welltaken Frankie Smith penalty, and it got even better when a strong chase culminated with match skipper Johnny Goward posting a try in the corner, Smith’s conversion giving Horsham a 15 nil advantage mid way through

the first half. Medway responded energetically, gaining territory, eventually clawing back a converted try, but Horsham promptly benefited from another of Smith’s impressive kicks, this time a penalty into the wind. But, with the interval beckoning, despite Horsham defending tigerishly, Medway completed their second try – converted – before slotting home a penalty, leaving the score tantilisingly poised at 17-18 at the break. On resumption the hosts went ahead for the first time, from a penalty after Horsham had failed to release the ball in a tackle, instigating a gritty tug of war with the defences at either end negating attacks - until a dropped clearance kick allowed Medway to regain possession and fashion a converted try. With Horsham now trailing 27-18, suddenly the possibility of defeat loomed, but the Green and Whites confirmed that they were not prepared to succumb without a fight and the outcome might well have been different but for a penalty miss

and a seemingly certain try being denied when a pass was adjudged to have been forward. Worse followed when, just before full time, Medway launched an attack, ending in a bonus point try for them to win 32-18, enabling them to pocket all five points despite Horsham being in strong contention for much of the game, Horsham Head Coach Nick Stocker saying: “Ultimately our first half performance was not enough, it was a case of Medway’s experience prevailing over our youthful exuberance”. Horsham Attack Coach Richard Bell added: “We produced a dominant first 30 minute performance and had good control of the game in all facets, so it was disappointing because the lads know that they should have won, and Medway admitting that the score flattered them doesn’t make coming away with nothing easier to swallow!” On Saturday, determined to return to winning ways, Horsham are at home to Dartfordians, against whom they have had many memorable battles.

Friday 11 October 2019 27 get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

Horsham stay top after drawing four goal thriller

Tuesday October 8 – The BetVictor Isthmian League Premier Division Horsham 2 2 Carshalton Athletic Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter There was another good turnout - 556 spectators – at Horsham’s Camping World Stadium on Tuesday evening, and they were entertained royally throughout a lively encounter. BetVictor Manager of the month for September, Horsham’s Dom Di Paola, rightly anticipated a tough game against Carshalton, who showed that they are a team to be respected. The score line might have been different, but for both keepers pulling off excellent saves, culminating in a fair result. Horsham started quietly, but after the visitors had crossed the ball to no avail, a Kieron Pamment foray was safely gathered by Kleton Perntreoy in the visiting goal, ahead of a Horsham corner. Then Christie Pattisson bursting through on the right drew a good reaction save from George Bentley, before he tipped over another shot, Carshalton squandering the corner. But, action

soon switched to the other end, where Harry Mills had a strike blocked and Charlie Harris’ low, close range effort was deflected for the Hornets’ second corner. Carshalton, though, got the ball in the net, the goal being disallowed because of pushing in the box, but Horsham promptly went behind in the 36th minute when Omar Koroma converted a penalty after Alex Kelly had executed a trip in the box, Bentley’s finger tips getting insufficient purchase on an excellent low drive. Horsham responded with a series of attacks, Pamment heading onto the roof of the net before Harvey Sparks’ supply was volleyed home by Chris Smith. And, two minutes later it got even better for the Hornets when Harris took advantage of lax marking to post Horsham’s second goal. With Horsham on fire Rob O’Toole skewed the ball well adrift, the score remaining 2-1 in home favour at the break. As expected, Carshalton resumed in fighting mode, quickly earning a corner and then testing Bentley. Two Horsham set pieces followed, Perntreoy dropping the ball from the second, but recovering. With Carshalton spurred into action,

Ricky Korboa blazed over and skipper Bobby Price unleashed a speculative long shot, thwarted by Bentley’s dive. The visitors were getting plenty of ball and Bentley had to be at his best to keep out a fierce blast, but when the ball was subsequently spilled at Price’s feet he grasped the opportunity to equalise with just under a quarter of an hour of full time left. For the next 10 minutes, amid substitutions, Carshalton put Horsham under sustained pressure, Bentley keeping them at bay in pin ball action. On 90 minutes Jordan Cheadle was sent off for a second yellow card as Horsham went on the offensive trying to snatch a late winner, but, with Pamment close and clear, the ball was crashed wide and a home corner came to nothing, the combatants having to be content with a draw. After 11 games – at least one more than all but one other side – Horsham remain top of the table a point clear of Folkestone. On Saturday the Hornets are in Hertfordshire to play Bishop’s Stortford, currently struggling 18th in the Isthmian League table.

Another win elevates Horsham to top of Premiership table

Photo by John Lines

Saturday October 5 – The BetVictor Isthmian League Premier Division Horsham 1 0 Hornchurch Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham’s excellent start to the season continued last Saturday with another win – their seventh from ten starts . In an upper table clash against Hornchurch, the Hornets move to the top of the Isthmian Premier Division, a position that they last enjoyed 13 seasons ago, their highest ever position. The first aim of any promoted side is to stay up, so after expecting a difficult start in their

Sport

got a story? email us at sport@thedistrictpost.co.uk

new elevated league, Horsham management and supporters are absolutely thrilled with the team’s highly impressive start to the new season. The top scoring Essex side arrived at the Camping World Stadium with also the best defensive record in the league – 24 goals scored and just five conceded, making Horsham’s win all the more special, after the woodwork had denied the Hornets on three occasions in the tense second half. Horsham suffered an early set back when an injury necessitated the replacement of Captain Will Miles by Dylan Merchant, but they were soon into their stride with efforts from both Charlie Harris and Chris Smith, Har-

ris’ shot being off target before Smith was unable to capitalise. Hornchurch also had an opportunity, but winger George Saunders’ attempt was adrift, ahead of Harry Mills testing Hornchurch keeper Joe Wright with a distant probe. Then, George Bentley in the home goal gave Chris Dickson a chance, but Horsham recovered well go into the break on level pegging, neither side having scored. Action resumed with Kieron Pamment marginally off target ahead of the crossbar denying a blast from Jack Brivio. The visitors also had an opportunity, Ronnie Winn missing out, before Bentley pushed over a scorcher from Daniel Uchechi. Horsham, though, kept pressing, yet Zack Newton was unable to connect and the goal timber again came to Hornchurch’s rescue when Harvey Sparks’ drive crashed into the upright. With both sides seeking a match winning goal, a header from the visitors went just over, until, with time running out, Harris’ shot rebounded off the bar to Zack Newton, who retuned the ball to Harris to score the match winner. Spurred on by understandably animated supporters after enduring years of ground sharing and other setbacks, the Hornets successfully closed down the game for the historic win, with over 600 in attendance

YMCA bounce back with cup win after Eastbourne drubbing Saturday September 28 - Southern Combination Football League: Premier Division - Eastbourne Town 5 0 Horsham YMCA Tuesday October 1 – Sussex Senior Challenge Cup Round 1 Langney Wanderers 3 4 Horsham YMCA Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter Unbeaten in the league, Eastbourne Town now top the table by five clear points with eight wins from ten games, and on their home patch at The Saffrons they proved too strong for injury hit YM. Eastbourne started briskly, scoring in the seventh minute and adding two more first half goals, YM not being helped by Jack Ryder’s sending off for two yellow cards in quick succession, the first being somewhat harsh when he was too close to Eastbourne’s swiftly taken free kick. Early in the second half the East Sussex hosts scored again, before sub George Taggart added to YM’s woes with a left foot blast in the 86th minute, Manager Peter Buckland rueing YM’s challenging opening to the season, saying: “This has been our toughest start since I came to YM. We featured more in the second half, when

Martin Smith and Matt Daniel both got through and might have scored in one on one situations, but Eastbourne had their chances, too. They are a very strong side and fully deserve to be top.” However, three days later Eastbourne suffered a surprise defeat when they were knocked out of the Sussex Senior Cup in a 2-1 defeat at the hands of AFC Uckfield. YM meet Eastbourne in the FA Vase this Saturday, again at The Saffrons. YM, though, enjoyed their prompt return to Eastbourne, where, on the 3G pitch at Priory Road they knocked close rivals in the league table, Langney Wanderers, out of the Senior Cup after holding them to 2-2 at the break. Tony Nwachukwu had opened the scoring in the 13th minute, but, mid way through the first half, Langney found the net twice in the space of five minutes, before YM skipper Tom Gilbert equalised just before the break. Second half goals from Guy Harding and Matt Daniel gave YM a 4-2 lead, Langney getting a late consolation goal, Peter Buckland telling the District Post: “I told the players that I wanted to see a response after Eastbourne and they came back well against Langney. We’ll be visiting them again - in the league - on November 16th”

YMCA recover to take a point from high flying Lancing Saturday October 5 - Southern Combination Football League: Premier Division – Horsham YMCA 2 2 Lancing Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter This was a good result against upper table Lancing, with YM demonstrating that they are more than capable of testing strong opponents. Last season YM completed a league double over Lancing, but this campaign the visitors are a tougher proposition. Yet, YM took the lead on the quarter of an hour mark, when loanee Lewis Taylor spotted Lancing keeper Matt Evans out of his goal and launched a perfectly placed lob, which cleared Evans and bounced into the empty net. Earlier Lancing had instigated forays and had earned a corner, but YM were defending well and created an unfulfilled opportunity when Dean Carden broke through down the left, with Matt Daniel in attendance. Lancing subsequently had a short range free kick, headed from the wall for another corner, fired harmlessly wide, as was a second set piece. YM keeper Aaron Jeal then pulled off an excellent reaction save when Mo Juwara, through and clear, clattered a cross. YM’s Dan Evans then surged through, again without success, before Tony Nwachukwu raced in, but the ball beat him to the keeper. Then, Matt Daniel was off target with five minutes to go to the break, only for Lancing to promptly equalise when George Fenton’s strike went in off the inside of the far post, leaving the score 1-1 at the interval. YM’s Under 23s had played at Lancing the night before, (where they won 3-1), restricting YM

substitution options, so it was a case of having to soldier on, and Jeal was soon called upon to conjure up an excellent save from a dangerous visitors’ move five minutes from the restart. YM replied with a free kick just outside the area, which was put off for an unrewarded corner, ahead of another set piece being sent across, only for Guy Harding to be just adrift. A pinpoint Lancing free kick then found Alex Bygraves’ head, but he, too, was wayward. Visiting sub Brad Sands seared the bar when well placed, but, just beyond the mid way stage of the half a strike hit the bar to be scrambled in by James Rhodes for Lancing to take the lead, 2-1. Suddenly, Lancing were getting more possession, but YM still created chances from two successive corners and then, following a very promising build up, Taylor’s volley was blocked. Late subs did then come on for YM, but frustration led to cards and, pressing for parity, Aaron Jeal came upfield to take a free kick, Daniel’s back header going just over, with Nwachukwu also being too aerial. Full time had come and gone, but there was still just enough left in the game for Daniel to snatch virtually a posthumous goal to share the points, Manager Peter Buckland telling the District Post: “We had 11 players missing today – a whole team! - almost all through injury, but we created more clear cut chances and that was a good result against a leading side. It looks as though we won’t be able to field our fully fit A team much before Christmas, so we’ve got to hang in there until then.” On Saturday, hoping to avenge their recent heavy league defeat at the hands of the leaders, YM return to The Saffrons to play Eastbourne Town in the FA Vase.

Friday October 11 ,2019

got a story? email us at newsdesk@thedistrictpost.co.uk

get the news online and on the go at thedistrictpost.co.uk

football Another win elevates Horsham to top of Premiership table Page 27

find us on facebook horsham.news

QUOTE OF THE WEEK With the World Cup on the horizon, this is our last opportunity to assess our squad and decide which 15 players to take with us to South Africa.

Jon Lewis

Jofra Archer returns to Horsham Cricket Club – with the World Cup Photo by ECB

Cricket Martin Read - Sports Reporter It was a big day at Horsham Cricket Club last Sunday, attracting a large crowd and significant media attention when Jofra Archer became the first England player to bring the World Cup to his home club. Although it only seemed like yesterday that the exciting 24 year old express bowler and attacking batsman was playing for Horsham, his meteoric rise to fame on cricket’s world stage is truly phenomenal. From playing for the town in the Sussex Premiership, and for Horsham’s friendly Thursday XI, the Barbados born former West Indies Under 19 cricketer played for the county’s 2nd XI, before being called up mid season into Sussex’s first team against the Pakistan tourists at Hove in July 2016. And, after

impressing in that opening game with his seemingly effortless, but productive silky smooth action, he soon became a permanent fixture in the Sussex side before getting a rapid call up for England, for whom he qualified through his father. And, he is now a very hot property in franchise cricket, having represented teams such as Rajistan Royals in the IPL and, in the Aussie Big Bash, Hobart Hurricanes. And, after starring in this season’s Ashes, he has just been selected for the England squad for the two match tour of New Zealand, with Tests starting on November 21st. Jofra Archer arrived at the Horsham Cricket Club question and answer session to the strains of Jerusalem and rousing cheers, with Chris “Shaka” Shambrook as question master. After welcoming Jofra back to Horsham CC, Shaka recalled some of his highlights for

the Club, including a big hundred against Bexhill and lightning bowling against Roffey, and then asked Jofra about the support he had received from his fellow Barbadian, England and Sussex’s Chris Jordan (who had first alerted Sussex to Archer’s talents after facing him in a net session in Barbados, with the assessment that “the sky’s the limit” - borne out by batting and bowling spells of great promise). Jofra told the audience: “Chris is a real supporter, always being there at my various debuts.” What does Jofra love about cricket? “Everything!” From the floor, young cricketer James Gerrard enquired: “Who was your inspiration?” - “The great West Indian players and Kiwi quick Shane Bond.” “What was it like to bowl the nerve-jangling super over In the World Cup Final, especially when it started with

a wide?” Ultra cool Jofra saying: “They needed 15 runs, quite a lot, so I wasn’t too worried!” All in a day’s work, although it came down to New Zealand wanting just two off the final ball, before the run out clinched England’s win by the very tightest of margins. Then, other questions included, what had made him come to England? To which Jofra replied: “I used to come in the summer anyway, and then I had the opportunity to progress when I was at Horsham. I always say to kids, you never know what might happen, so keep playing! I’m very grateful for the chances that I’ve been given.” The hour long session ended with a standing ovation, ahead of a lengthy opportunity for autographs and selfies. This was a very long day for Archer – he arrived at Horsham Cricket Club at 9.30am for many photo

shoots around the ground, and a filmed net session, followed by interviews with the ECB and sponsors, a number of meetings and further interviews, finally departing at 6pm, next day tweeting: “It was great to be back at Horsham CC, kicking off the World Cup tour and answering some aspiring cricketers’ fascinating questions!” Horsham Cricket Chairman Richard Marshall told the District Post: “This was a brilliant day for the Club, over 300 people came and it was wonderful to see the kids playing on the ground and embracing Jofra’s visit so completely.” ITV coverage of the event can be viewed here: https://www.itv. com/news/meridian/2019-10-07/ jofra-archer-returns-to-horsham-cricket-club-with-theworld-cup/

little pins

concessions

youth bowling clubs

pool tables

Senior groups

prosecco pins

bar & cafe Retro Arcade amusements new leagues family bundles student deals

Birthday Parties

in the heart of horsham

01403 274642 | www.therec.io horsham park, rh12 1ah

WHEATSHEAF ROAD, HENFIELD BN5 9AX OPEN: MONDAY - SATURDAY 10-5 SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DESIGN LAB WHEATSHEAF ROAD, HENFIELD BN5 9AX OPEN: MONDAY - SATURDAY 10-5 SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT SUNDAYONLY 11-4

SLIDING DOOR WARDROBES

BESPOKE FITTED FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS KITCHENS * BEDROOMS * LOUNGE * OFFICE

SLIDING DOOR WARDROBES FROM Â£995 FITTED

SOFAS MADE TO MEASURE FURNITURE, MIRRORS & LIGHTING

VISIT US: MARTHASBARN.COM CALL US: 07789 VISIT US: MARTHASBARN.COM OR642002 CALL USCONTACT ON 07789 US: 642002MARTHASBARNUK OPENING TIMES: MONDAY - SATURDAY 10-5 - SUNDAYS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SUNDAY 11-4 OR POP INTO OUR SHOP: 5A MIDDLE ST, HORSHAM RH12 1NW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK