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Injured Horsham churchman airlifted off Queen Mary liner stretcher. Despite the dangers and conditions, the airlift was completed successfully and the two Ministers, who had coped bravely with their hair-raising ordeal, were flown to the University Hospital in the southern Ireland coastal

by Sean Clancy A RETIRED Horsham Unitarian Minister was airlifted from the liner Queen Mary II to hospital in Ireland after suffering head and leg injuries in an on-board accident at sea. Understood to be in his late ‘eighties, the Reverend Richard Boeke and his wife, Reverend Johanna, who had lived in Horsham for many years, were aboard the ship on November 4th en route to New York before going on to live near their children in Virginia. The Queen Mary, the world’s most prestigious ocean-going liner, had sailed from Southampton and was 60 nautical miles south of Toe Head off the Irish coast when the accident happened. The Irish Coastguards were alerted and an emergency operation was immediately launched. Rescue Helicopter 117 took off from the port of Waterford, its route to the ship coordinated by a sub-station at Valentia Island off County Kerry. It was 4.30 in the afternoon in fading light and poor weather when the rescue flight homed in on the great liner and the highly skilled Coastguard team began the difficult and dangerous task of winching the couple up to the hovering helicopter with the Rev. Boeke strapped onto a

This is very distressing news about a Minister of our Church and his wife, Richard and Jope, who we had hoped would have a pleasant and peaceful return to their family. city of Cork, where the Rev. Boeke is understood to be now making a steady recovery. A shocked Mr Patrick WynneJones, the current chairman of Horsham Unitarian Church, said: “This is very distressing news about a Minister of our Church and his wife, Richard and Jope, who we had hoped would have a pleasant and peaceful return to their family. The thoughts and prayers of all our congregation are with them.”

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Tanbridge students visit Council depot to improve their recycling skills

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Businesses invited to find out about a business improvement district for Horsham Town Page 11 Entertainment A bumper selection of exciting entertainment for all ages this season at The Capitol Theatre Page 16 Horsham District Council’s Waste and Recycling team played host to students from Tanbridge

House School on Wednesday 13 November at their Hop Oast depot in Worthing Road, Horsham.

The students enjoyed a presentation about how the Council carries out its waste and recycling

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We are delighted that the Amber Foundation, a local charity helping young homeless people, has been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund. At a time when funds for community groups and charitable organisations are becoming more difficult to access, we’re incredi-

bly grateful for this opportunity to make a real difference in Surrey. We raise funds to help transform the lives of homeless young people in Surrey. We offer young people not just a temporary place to call home, but also the structure and support needed to re-build their lives and move out of the downward spiral of homelessness and unemployment

for good. Our ultimate aim is for every young person who stays with us, to move on into employment, education or training, or into independent accommodation with the skills, confidence and resilience needed for the long-term. Some people become homeless through no fault of their own; take the case of Rob who spent 11 months at Amber: “My mum died when I was in my early teens. I never knew my Dad and have no other family to speak of. My life was going downhill fast before I came to Amber. Someone I thought was my friend turned on me and started beating me up. My mental health was not in a good place. I now know I was severely depressed but I kept it to myself and didn’t get any help with it…… Being at Amber has really boosted my confidence. Staff have helped me get qualifications I never thought I’d get. The structure and support has helped me loads.” To help us support other homeless young people like Rob, we’ll be relying on Co-op members. When a member buys selected products or services from the Coop they earn a five per cent reward for themselves, with a further one per cent for local causes like ours. Co-op members can choose a cause by going online www.coop. co.uk/membership. We really hope that people will visit the website and choose to support the Amber Foundation. If you’re not a member and would like to support Amber, you can join at your local store or online at www. coop.co.uk When a community comes together we’re able to achieve great things, so we hope you can help promote our project. For more information about us, please visit https://amberweb.org/.

collections and how this has helped to make Horsham District one of the most successful area in Sussex for recycling. They then went on to have a tour of the depot with the chance to “operate” one of the Council’s new waste collection trucks. The Year 8 students are studying waste and recycling as part of their Geography studies and after their visit to the Hop Oast were then going on to Biffa’s Mechanical Biological Treatment Facility in north Horsham.e Council is happy to hear from other educational organisations who would like to learn more about waste and recycling. Photo caption: Year 8 Tanbridge House School students with Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for the Environment, Recycling and Waste Cllr Philip Circus, Senior Fitter Chris Jenks and Recycling and Waste Strategy Manager Genna Wallace-Jones.

Global Climate Strike Horsham: 29 November Horsham and West Sussex groups are joining together for the next Global Climate Strike on Carfax from 9-5pm. The last global strike on 20 September drew 150 people to the town centre to demand that the government take immediate action. All Parliamentary candidates in the December 12 election have been invited to a ‘climate hustings’ to answer questions on each party’s plans to address the climate and ecological crisis. Labour, Green and Lib Dem candidates have already confirmed attendance. Questions for candidates are between 12-2pm and any local schools who want to support the action are invited to come along and perform poems or read letters. Extinction Rebellion Horsham are among the organisers and they’re encouraging strikers to wrap up warm and bring their singing voices.

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Light Up Horsham presents Horsham General a sparkling opportunity for Election candidates to local long standing business attend HCT hustings

A business which has been part of the ever-evolving high street in Horsham (for over 100 years) is embracing 21st century technology with its sponsorship of the Year of Culture’s festive light spectacular in the town this December. Wakefields Jewellers has been present on Horsham’s West Street since 1911 and its current owners, made up of sister and brother team Melanie and Dominic Wakefield, are enjoying top billing as headline sponsors of Light Up Horsham. Light Up Horsham, organised by Horsham District Council as the finale to the Year of Culture, is a festive light and sound projection show, set to take place from Saturday 30 November until Thursday 31 December (not Christmas Day),

from 4pm-8pm. The show will take place every 15 minutes and will be a 10-minute Christmas extravaganza of all things festive. As headline sponsors, Wakefields Jewellers will have their own moment in the projections which will encapsulate the romance of Christmas. Dominic Wakefield, co-owner of Wakefields, said: “The festive season is our favourite time of year in store at Wakefields; we share the buzz and excitement with our customers searching for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. “This year is going to be extra special because of our involvement with this new project in the town. We really hope it’s going to bring

a touch of Christmas magic as we count down towards Christmas Day in Horsham.” Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, commented: ““I am delighted that Wakefields Jewellers have so generously stepped up, alongside other local businesses, to support us through their generous sponsorship of this unique and exciting project for the town centre. “Light up Horsham will be an amazing stand out event for the town and will attract people from far and wide to come and visit Horsham and all it has to offer. “It is something completely different which will be free for everyone to enjoy, and a very fitting finale to the incredible Horsham District Year of Culture 2019.” Five further local businesses are supporting the event as show sponsors: Impact Specialist Finance, The Horsham Cellar, Barratt Homes, Doodie Stark and The Café at No.4. Make sure to follow #LightUpHorsham for all the latest updates. There’s a huge amount planned for Horsham this December: Look out for the Christmas Window Wonderland shop window display competition throughout the month, Horsham Churches Together Christmas Musical Nativity Concert and Trail and Carol Service on 14 December, festive Christmas Markets every Saturday and Sunday in the run up to Christmas - and much more.

Horsham parliamentary candidates are set to attend a hustings organised by Horsham Churches Together (HCT) on Monday 2 December 7.30-10pm. Hosted by Horsham Churches Together at Brighton Road Baptist Church, the event will give voters a chance to hear candidates’ views on a range of issues that will affect them and their community. Rev Brian White, Moderator, Horsham Churches Together, said: “We are grateful that the local candidates have agreed to

attend our meeting to answer voters’ questions and look forward to a very interesting evening.” The candidates are Jim Duggan of the Peace Party, Labour’s Michael Jones, Lib Dems’ Louise Potter, Conservative Jeremy Quin, Catherine Ross of the Green Party. All are welcome to attend. Further information from Rosemary Couchman, Horsham Churches Together’s Development Co-ordinator (rosemary. couchman@horshamct.org.uk or 07566 202741).

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New YouGov research reveals that Côte Brasserie is the South East’s favourite restaurant chain. Baked goods brand the West Cornwall Pasty Co. is the number one restaurant brand for the South West, while the South East prefer French-style bistro Côte Brasserie. Baked goods were also the favourite for the North East, who chose Greggs. Outer London and Inner London also seem to have differing

tastes, with the outer areas of London preferring sourdough pizza company Franco Manca and those towards the centre preferring Mexican eatery Wahaca. Miller & Carter Steakhouse is the only restaurant brand to be favoured by more than one region, coming top for Wales and the West Midlands. Yorkshire and the Humber similarly favours Meat Liquor, another carnivorous-centric chain. Italian restaurants are the fa-

vourite restaurant chains for the east, with the East Midlands preferring Strada and the East of England preferring Prezzo. Scotland was the only region to choose a buffet style chain, Jimmy Chung’s, while the North West chose bakery chain Millie’s Cookies. Brit’s most recommended restaurants chains: Leon (with a customer advocacy score of 55) Miller & Carter Steakhouse (51) Wasabi (45) Itsu (43) Vintage Inns (38) Commenting on the research, Amelia Brophy, Head of Data Products said: “The difference between the most positively rated, and therefore most popular, restaurant chains around the country is stark to see and shows that tastes differ depending on where you come from. What is also interesting, however, is that although we may all have a favourite restaurant, the chains that we would recommend to our friends and family aren’t always the same. While lots of eat-in restaurants dominate the favourite list, it’s healthy and quick to serve brands that dominate the recommend list.”

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Children at Southwater Junior Academy honour fallen To commemorate Remembrance Day, a beautiful display of poppies was unveiled at Berkeley Homes’ Broadacres development, Southwater on Thursday 7 November. Representatives from Southwater Junior Academy, who created the poppies, were joined by the Broadacres Sales Team to acknowledge Armistice Day and the end of World War I. Children from the Southwater Junior Academy hand-crafted almost 500 poppies, created from cardboard that they painted and

mounted onto bamboo sticks to ‘plant’ at the development. The resulting field of poppies has created a glorious vision of colour outside Berkeley Homes development at Broadacres and is the perfect mark of respect for the fallen. Harry Lewis, Managing Director Berkeley Homes Southern, said: “I would like to pass on a huge thank you to all the pupils and staff at Southwater Junior Academy for creating such a spectacular tribute for Remembrance Day. The display created a

glorious vision for all our visitors and passers-by that use the road through Southwater. At Berkeley Homes, we work hard to build relationships and engage with the local community. Projects such as this poppy display at Broadacres is an example of how we can enhance our affiliation with local residents and this is a beautiful way to honour the anniversary of Armistice Day.” Headteacher of Southwater Junior Academy, Mrs Rebecca Toogood, commented: “The staff and pupils at Southwater Junior

Academy understand the importance of commemorating those, past and present, who have served, sacrificed and changed our world. We’ve been exploring the significance of Remembrance Day with the children, recognising our ancestors who gave up their lives in the First World War. The experiences of those who lived through that time has shaped the world we live in today so it’s important that we teach young people to understand the sacrifices and achievements of this generation. Along with the rest of the staff at the school, I’m

extremely proud of our pupils and the magnificent tribute they have created at Broadacres.” Berkeley Homes works with communities to enhance neighbourhoods and amenities, as well as encouraging local people to get involved with events and projects to inspire community spirit. Situated to the west of the established village of Southwater and just 10 minutes from the bustling town of Horsham, West Sussex, Broadacres offers an exclusive collection of new homes including two, three, four and five-bedroom houses.

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Christ’s Hospital Band Marches at Lord Mayor’s Show Christ’s Hospital School Band made its 38th appearance at the Lord Mayor’s Show in London earlier this month (Saturday November 9), reaffirming the School’s historic connections with the City of London. The musicians were 111th in the running order of 143 participants. They played their signature piece and School march, ‘Sussex by the Sea’ while marching past the Cenotaph. Three pupils also took part in the procession organised by the City of London to represent its Family of Schools. Lord Mayor-15 The performance by the 100odd talented young musicians was broadcast by the BBC as part of their live coverage of the show, while the accompanying lively commentary included many interesting facts about the Band. For Band Captain Murray, a Year 13 pupil, this was his fourth year marching in the Lord Mayor’s Show: “My parents have been marching in bands at the Lord Mayor’s for many years;

between the three of us we notch up 70 years! In fact, it was when my mum spoke to the Christ’s Hospital Band at the Lord Mayor’s Show in the ‘80s that she decided she would like any future children she had to go to CH!” The Band first attended the Lord Mayor’s Show in 1981 and so impressed the Lord Mayor that it has been invited to participate every year since! Four former CH pupils have, to date, been Lord Mayor of London, the most recent being Sir Richard Nichols in 1997. Founded in the City in 1552 by the young King Edward VI, Christ’s Hospital School was established through the generosity of Sir Richard Dobbs, the Lord Mayor of the day, who was instrumental in forming a Committee of thirty to raise funds to educate London’s poorest children. The School moved to Horsham in 1902 and today three-quarters of its pupils receive bursaries and/or scholarships. The Band dates back to the mid-nineteenth century when

Protect your birds from Avian flu Poultry owners are being urged to protect their birds as Avian flu season approaches. Preventing domestic birds from mixing with wild ones, leaving food out of reach of wild birds and cleaning footwear before and after visiting poultry are just some of the practical measures owners can take. The South East of England is particularly at risk of bird flu as the autumn migration of birds to the UK from the Continent starts. Peter Aston, West Sussex Trading Standards Team Manager, said: “Taking small, sensible precautions now can make a big difference to preventing the spread of Avian Flu. “I would urge poultry owners to follow this guidance and ensure their birds stay healthy.” Deborah Urquhart, West

Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “It is vital poultry owners help prevent the spread of the virus to domestic birds. “Practical steps include keeping food away from wild birds and keeping cages and enclosures clean.” For a full list of advice on protecting birds from Avian flu, visit: https://www.gov.uk/ guidance/avian-influenzabird-flu You can also subscribe to online alerts about disease status, including avian flu here: https://www. gov.uk/ guidance/ apha-alertsubscriptionservice If you find dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese or ducks) or other dead wild birds, such as gulls or birds of prey, you should report this to the Defra helpline on 03459 33 55 77.

some of the pupils requested instruments to enliven their marching drill. The Treasurer of the School agreed and, with his own money, purchased a few instruments and paid the salary of the very first Band Master. Now it is made up of over 100 young musicians, aged between 12 and 18, under the direction of Band Master Terry Whittingham (formerly Band Master of the Grenadier Guards and Queen’s Own Highlanders). It has an impressive record of engagements and also accompanies the daily march into Dining Hall at lunchtime – known as ‘Band Parade’, a unique and spectacular tradition at Christ’s Hospital.

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visited classes and the playground and even took part in an energetic morning “warm up” session. Nikki Ayres, an HLTA at the school who organised the visit, said: “We have been trying for a few years now to persuade Pudsey to visit us. We know he’s always so busy at this time of year, so we were all thrilled to see him. Our students’ faces lit up when they saw he was outside the school at the start of the day to say hello and they loved it when he came into their lessons and joined in with their activities.” QEII takes part in Children in Need every year, usually with a special dressing up day and other fun fundraising activities. This year is no different, with everyone dressing up as either time travellers or favourite historical figures. Staff and students also took part in the Joe Wicks “Morning Move” on the day itself, and the official “duck race” sweepstake. Following on, every class is also doing the Countryfile/Children in Need sponsored ramble in the hope of raising even more for the cause.

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and selected as a ‘Making Music’ Young Artist 2018-20. Heather currently freelances as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician performing at prestigious concert venues. She is interested in different types of harps and in addition to the Classical Harp she plays Celtic, Baroque triple and Paraguayan Harps. The pair have chosen a British/French programme ranging from Saint-Saëns’ yearning Romance with its mix of elegant melancholy with brilliance, to Andy Scott’s Sonata influenced by Eastern European folk rhythms and jazz harmony. In between, there are works by Debussy, Bernard Andres, Paul Patterson, Karl Jenkins and William Alwyn - A delightful programme not to be missed! Tickets from Horsham Museum, from the Circle on 01403 252602, on the door, or on line at www. wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle. Information about the Music Circle can be found at www. horsham-music-circle.org.uk

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The First November Opening for Leonardslee Gardens

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens is now open to the public throughout the period November to March for the first time in its history. The estate will only close on Christmas day. Adam Streeter, General Manager, explained: “Autumn is very special at Leonardslee, with magnificent displays in the woodland gardens as the leaves turn, and the colours reflected on the seven lakes in the valley. We have rebuilt the paths,

so there are many great walks, in any weather, and dogs on leads are welcome too. We are planting thousands of bulbs and introducing snowbells and other plants to bring the main flowering season forward, to enjoy earlier in the year. “Also we have an extensive new programme of events in the autumn and winter months and planned throughout 2020. ‘Shopfest’ on November 17th is a showcase for an inspiring collection of

art, crafts and handmade goods by independent business pop-ups exhibiting lifestyle, fashion and homeware. “A further highlight in the gardens is ‘Leonarslee Illuminated’ - with woodland trails lit up for a festival of light, sound and festive cheer. This runs from December 12th to 15th, and 19th to 22nd.” Popular woodland areas to visit in the gardens to see the autumn colours include the American

Hickory trees, with fluorescent yellow leaves; Kasura or Candy Floss trees, whose unusual oval-shaped leaves change to a light orange colour and produce a strong fragrance of burnt sugar; Black Gum trees, a brilliant red and yellow; the North American oaks that tower over the garden; and the Swamp Cypresses with their dazzling orange colours, found along the edges of the lakes. Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens opened to the public on April 6

2019, after a decade’s closure. The opening followed two years’ major restoration work on the Grade 1 Listed gardens and on-site facilities by Penny Streeter OBE who acquired the estate in 2017. The extensive garden collection of plants from around the world dates from 1888, when Sir Edmund bought Leonardslee from his inlaws. From this period, parties were invited to visit the estate, which continued in the ownership of the Loder family until 2010. It recently came to the attention of the owners that perhaps the most infamous visitors to the estate included Hermann Goering, Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe, and Joachim Von Ribbentrop, the Third Reich’s Ambassador to the UK, who visited in July 1939, just weeks before the outbreak of the Second World War. It is believed that Goering selected the Leonardslee Estate as his proposed post-invasion headquarters. Leonardslee Gardens and Estate is open every day except Christmas Day, 9am to 4pm autumn and winter opening hours. The rock garden and three paths will be closed until mid-December due to essential renovation work: www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/

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Councillors set to approve unique new partnership to protect the environment

At a Horsham District Council Cabinet Meeting on 28 November, councillors are set to approve a unique partnership between the Council and the Sussex Wildlife Trust. This will build on the close working relationship between the two organisations. The aim of the partnership is to ensure that the District’s natural environment is protected and enhanced so that it remains an attractive place to live and work. It will work to reverse the decline in species and habitats across the District, as well as contribute to tackling and reducing the impacts of climate change. The proposed five year partnership, if adopted, will: • Help wildlife thrive across the Horsham District • Create networks of land that

are protected and enhanced for wildlife, allowing habitats to expand and species populations to increase, which will ensure that they are resilient to change • Increase awareness of actions that communities can take to improve their local natural environment and the benefits that wildlife provides • Maximise the opportunities from protecting and enhancing wildlife in tackling climate change and reduce the impacts of a changing climate. The proposed partnership supports the Council’s recently published Corporate Plan for 2019 to 2023, which sets out one of its major ambitions to prioritise the protection of our environment as we move to a low carbon future. In June 2019, the Council committed to reducing its carbon

footprint and working towards the national target of becoming carbon neutral. The Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Jonathan Chowen, commented: “This challenging ambition presents a great opportunity for us to enhance our natural heritage and wildlife by embracing this ground breaking partnership with such a well-respected organisation as the Sussex Wildlife Trust. “As a council we already have a strong track record of dealing with environmental matters, particularly in areas of biodiversity, and we have already built strong working relationships with many volunteers and partners to help us achieve this.“But we cannot rest on our laurels and we need to do more to protect our natural habitats and create the right ecological environments to tackle the considerable climate change demands we face. “I see this proposed partnership with Sussex Wildlife Trust as a major step forward and commitment to reversing the decline of wildlife that has taken place over the last few decades. “The partnership will need the support of residents, businesses and landowners to achieve its ambitious aims.”

Horsham School of Dance’s Successful Six Six students from The Horsham School of Dance were picked to appear in Peter Pan, running at the Capitol from Friday 13 December. (See image: Top row left to right is Olivia and Abbie Judd and Amelia Edson, and kneeling are sisters Lili and Caitlin Harding, with Alfie Milborrow centre.) The successful students have performed in Panto in previous years, so know what’s in store. Rehearsals start in the next couple of weeks and they are said to be looking forward to meeting the other cast members, learning all the new routines, and hearing some of the old jokes! 10 year old Lili said: “It’s hard work, but it’s really exciting to perform on stage alongside professional actors and dancers.” It’s been an exciting time at Horsham School of Dance with a change of ownership in September and lots of new classes being offered. Principal, Annie Dunkley explained: “It’s important for aspiring dancers to be able to turn their hands (and feet!) to many different styles of dance, and our students’

success at Panto every year shows that their hard work has paid off. “Most of our dancers take ballet, as that is what builds the best foundation, but we also offer contemporary, modern, tap and musical theatre classes. Some will go on to dance professionally, but many just come for fun and for the friends they make. My goal is to nurture a life-long love of dancing, and to encourage as many people as possible to have a go!”

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Businesses invited to find out about a business improvement district for Horsham Town

Earlier this year a group of independent business leaders within Horsham formed the Horsham Business Improvement District (BID) Steering group and were successful in securing funding to further develop a BID proposal for Horsham. As such Revive & Thrive has been appointed to help develop the proposal through to ballot in October 2020. Businesses are being invited to come to a special meeting to find out more about what BIDs are, what a BID could do for Horsham and how they can have their say. The meeting, to be held at the Studio at the Capitol, Horsham, on 30th January 2020 from 6.008.00pm, is designed to introduce businesses in Horsham to the opportunities and benefits that a BID could bring, as well as helping them to understand exactly how BIDs work.

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There are already over 300 BIDs across the UK, largely operating in town and city centres and they deliver a range of projects that support businesses within them, from marketing and events to direct business support and environmental enhancements. A further key feature of BIDs is the collective voice they provide to business communities in dealing with public sector bodies. BIDs are funded by a small levy, usually between 1% and 2%, charged against the rateable value of commercial business premises and, as they are funded by the businesses that pay into them, businesses vote in a secret ballot on whether or not to adopt them. Businesses vote on the contents of business plans put together after extensive consultations with businesses and, if approved at ballot, most BIDs are operated as independent social enterprise businesses, run by voluntary boards of directors drawn from the business community. The development of the BID is just getting underway in Horsham, with the vote expected to take place in Autumn next year.

National BID experts, Revive & Thrive, has been appointed to work with the Steering Group and businesses in the town to bring the BID to fruition. Revive & Thrive Director, Russell Downing, said “We are excited to begin working with the business community in Horsham. We are already impressed at the quality of the business offer in the town and are keen to explore ways of making it even better for all those who use it.” To date, the BID has been driven by a steering group drawn from businesses around the town. Steering Group chair, Willie Hamilton, said “we are aware of improvements that BIDs have brought to other towns around us and we are keen to keep Horsham one step ahead of the rest. The best way to do that is for businesses to work together for the benefit of us all.” Businesses should sign up to come along to this free event via an Eventbrite registration page, http://bit.ly/horshambidmeeting and can find out more about BIDs and the Horsham BID at Revive & Thrive’s website: www.reviveandthrive.co.uk/current-projects/

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e m i T y t r a P s a m t s i r h C Well, it’s almost that time of year again. Only seems like Summer was last week - literally. And, as per tradition, here is our annual feature on the best venues to hold your Christmas party this year. Whether it’s for an office do, or a party for friends and family, we have selected a range of our favourite pubs, clubs, restaurants and hotels to hopefully give you a wide range of options when you decide to book the best party of the year. If you have been given the responsible task of booking your work’s do, there may be a few things you might want consider... Venue, location, entertainment and cost, are all details you will need to make sure fit with your guest list. Sounds like a daunting task right? Well, don’t despair, here are a few tips from our advertisers, Stevens Drake, on how to organise a Christmas do to remember: Who should you invite? When drawing up the invite list, you should aim to be as inclusive as possible. No one should feel left out. Remember to make an effort to invite those who are presently away from work, whether because of maternity leave, sickness or for any other reason. If staff are encouraged to invite their partners along, allow for the

prospect of unmarried couples and same-sex relationships. Where and when should you hold it? It is worth thinking carefully about the venue for your Christmas party. Is it accessible to all, including those with a disability? Can people get home easily? Choosing a venue that might encourage people to ‘drink and drive’ is clearly inadvisable. So consider whether you have good public transport links or ready access to taxis. What should you do? Consider how you make the party appealing to all. Organising an event solely based around the consumption of large quantities of alcohol will no doubt please some of your staff, but it could well be a turn-off for others. In particular, be sensitive to the religious and other beliefs of your staff; make sure that there are plenty of nonalcoholic drinks and that the food allows for a vegetarian option. What about the entertainment? Be careful about the speakers or entertainers that you choose to use. There is a very well known Employment Tribunal case that arose out of the booking of the ‘stand-up comedian’ Bernard Manning. You can probably guess what went wrong there! What should you talk about? When a lot of alcohol has been consumed, people become less inhibited and more likely to say

(or do) precisely what is on their mind. As a result, the risk of discrimination and harassment claims rears its ugly head. So make sure that people understand that this is a work event and a level of professionalism is still required. Oh, and if you are the boss, remember that alcohol and conversions about pay rises don’t mix! The morning after the night before Make sure that people know if they are required to be in work the

day after the Christmas party. If they phone in sick, carefully consider whether it is genuine sickness or the result of over-indulgence. Then consider whether disciplinary action is required. Do your policies need to be given the ‘once-over’? I wouldn’t suggest that you need a policy specifically to cover your Christmas party. But it is worth considering whether your existing policies on conduct, harassment and the like are clear about what is expected of people in this context.

If not, now is the time to get your house in order. Oh, and make sure you have fun Finally, and before I begin to sound too much like the legal equivalent of the ‘Grinch’, the Christmas party is a chance to come together, celebrate a successful year and thank your colleagues for their efforts. It is also an opportunity to have fun. So having taken some sensible precautions, relax, unwind and enjoy yourself. You deserve it!

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Local author writes special play for Horsham’s Theatre 48

Entertainment Martin Read Theatre 48 is Horsham’s oldest amateur dramatic company and fertile local author Simon Packham celebrates their 70th anniversary with his specially commissioned play Time Well Spent. Simon’s much-awaited play debuts at The College of Richard Collyer next week – details below. After being a professional actor for 20 years, including West End appearances with Judi Dench and in TV’s The Bill, Simon Packham turned his hand to writing with a series of acclaimed, award nomi-

nated books for Piccadilly Press. The books feature an anonymous West Sussex school and deal with potentially difficult subjects, such as disability, cyber bullying, child bereavement, crushing disappointment and manipulation. While these subjects might not appear to be enticing, they are dealt with in a thought- provoking, darkly amusing way making them essential reading for teenagers and parents alike. So, with such a bold and imaginative track record, Time Well Spent is sure to be entertaining, Simon telling the District Post: “I’ve always known how difficult it is to write a play, but I decided it was time to have a try. Last year my dad died – he was a prolific playwright, having had his work broadcast by the BBC, so Time Well Spent is a tribute to him, my attempt to write a piece that he might have found amusing.” Given his outstanding success at tackling unusual topics, what is the play about? Simon says: “It’s Jean’s 94th birthday and her dysfunctional family have gathered at her house in Horsham to celebrate. But, after nine decades on the planet, was there ever a time that she was genuinely happy? Jour-

neying backwards through her life – via a brush with 70s punk, her ‘woke’ grandchildren, the swinging sixties, an encounter with a monkey on Brighton seafront, the wartime blackout, and a chartered accountant husband with a weakness for thirty year plans, the question is: was it Time Well Spent?” In true Simon Packham style, Time Well Spent is a blackly comic take on the family saga with some rude jokes and musings about mortality. And, there is a theatrical sub plot: the play provides an octogenarian actress a further, rare opportunity to enjoy another performance, being on stage throughout, but without having to learn and remember too many lines. Apart from writing school pantos, Simon Packham has starred in Theatre 48 productions, notably in Billy Liar, with his son Jon in the title role. Simon’s books include Comin 2 get U, Silenced and – a must read for viewers of talent shows: The Bex Factor. Time Well Spent – Friday 29th & Saturday 30th November at 7.30pm – The Duckering Hall, The College of Richard Collyer, 82 Hurst Road, Horsham – tickets £10 adults, £5 students.

Help Rudolph Shine at Squire’s Xmas Circus

‘Rooting For Humanity’, the 11th single from the 3rd Mailman album S3ASON (season three), comes out on 22nd November and was inspired by the birth of frontman Jamie ‘Stan’ Stanley’s daughter in September. S3ASON is being released as twelve singles, one for every month of 2019, with the album and bonus tracks released in 2020. Stan said: “When compiling this twelve single album, I deliberately left room for a brand new song about becoming a Dad. In the run up to the new arrival, as excited and happy as I was, all I could think about was how messed up the world she’s coming in to is. This was completely overshadowed by the joy and hope for the future I felt when she was born, of course. So the song

needed to be honest and encompass all of that. ‘Rooting For Humanity’ is basically a hopeful song about the bittersweet paradoxical nature of bringing a joyous new life with limitless potential in to a world that’s quite clearly gone completely and utterly mad.” The 12th single, ‘A Thing Called

Christmas’, features Christ’s Hospital Choral Society and comes out on 13th December in aid of Shelter UK. Mailman can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and at www. mailmanstan.co.uk

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feel the magic up close with a ringside view of jaw-dropping acts, which include acrobatics, rola rola balancing, rolling globes, a strongman, aerial acts and tightrope walking. It’s fantastic entertainment for all the family. The circus is held in a Big Top at Squire’s Garden Centre in Washington. “Help Rudolph Shine” is on from 23 November until Christmas Eve, and tickets are £14 per person. Plus all children will receive an early Christmas present from Santa’s elves after the show! Or if you’re looking for something to do with the children after Christmas, there’s a “Traditional Circus” from 27 December to 1 January, with different acts

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Come and see a spectacular new circus show this Christmas at Squire’s Garden Centre in Washington! “Help Rudolph Shine” stars Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, with a special guest appearance from Santa himself! Rudolph is having trouble making his nose shine – it only lights up when he is very happy, and what makes him happy is to hear children enjoying themselves. So Squire’s have invited Rudolph to the circus to see all the happy children! Come and join Santa and Rudolph and help make his nose shine and save Christmas! Flamboyant Ringmaster Lizzy La Belle hosts the circus and is ‘helped’ by Pip the clown. You’ll

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The Overtures 19:30 - 23:00 Wildwood & Country Kiki Dee &Golf Carmelo Luggeri Club, Cranleigh The REC Rooms - Horsham 19:30 - 23:00 18:00 Austen & Paul Stenton T Willie Slammers Soul Band TheBarley Cricketers Arms - BillingThe Mow, Tandridge shurst

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Murdoch’s Crazy Eyes The King’s Head, Billingshurst - Billingshurst 20:30 - 23:00 Saturday 17th The ‘Revamp’: Heat 3 The Shelley Arms - BroadSeptember bridge Heath Horsham Rocks Presents 20:00 - 23:00 Horsham Bandstand, The High Octane Junkies Carfax, Horsham The Railway Inn - Billing11:00 til 16:00 shurst Nell Bryden 20:30 - 23:00

The Capitol Theatre, Horsham 19:30 Horsham Rocks Presents: The Larger Than Life Duo Toons Goffs Park Social Club, Carfax Bandstand - Horsham Crawley 13:00 - 15:00 20:30 High Octane Junkies The Malt Hounds ofShovel Sound- Horsham 20:30 - 23:00Heath Village Broadbridge A Band Broadbridge Called Malice Heath Centre, The REC Rooms - Horsham 20:00 19:30 - 23:00 Quo-caine Phil & Millie The Mulberry, Goring George & Dragon - Shipley 20:30 20:30 - 23:00 Elvis Heart w/MarkAngel A Wright Black TheMalt Holbrook ClubHorsham - Horsham The Shovel,

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A bumper selection of exciting entertainment for all ages this season at The Capitol Theatre The Capitol’s own production of PETER PAN starring Anthony Sahota. Nicola Hume, Nicholas Collier, Rebecca Lafferty, Hywel Dowsell, James Fletcher and Freddie Hill opens on Friday 13 December 2019 and runs until Sunday 5 January 2020. The immortal tale of the boy who wouldn’t grow up is given a brand new pantomime treatment with an injection of pop and musical theatre songs, colourful sets and costumes, corny and clever gags and thoroughly family friendly entertainment. THE HO HO HO CHRISTMAS SHOW, a delightful Christmas show for children age 3+ is back by popular demand! Saturday 7 - Tuesday 24 December in Park Barn opposite The Capitol. Get into the festive spirit as you head to Santa’s Workshop to meet Steve the Elf! He is busy preparing everything for Santa in time for Christmas Eve. There are presents to wrap and reindeer to feed, so he needs your help to get it all done before the big night. At last Santa returns to the workshop to see all the good work and his faithful elf learns the true meaning of Christmas.

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The Norfolk Arms - Horsham Sunday 20:00 - 23:00 18th Andy Fairweather Low and the September Low Riders The Capitol - HorSouth SaxonTheatre Beardsmen sham Gathering 19:30 - 23:00 The Malt Shovel, Horsham 12:00 til 18:00 Open Mic night The Shelley Arms, BroadStan’s Showcase: LEAVE THE bridge Heath ENGINE RUNNING, CHLOE 19:30 LEIGH, ANDY HYLDON, ANNEKA SHELLEY Riverboat Shuffle The Anchor HotelClub, - Horsham Horsham Sports 19:00 - 22:30 Horsham Horsham Folk Club 20:00

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Acoustic Open Mic Night The King’s Arms, Horsham The Jolly Tanners, StapleHorsham 20:00 - 23:00 field Monday Jazz Jam 20:30 The King’s Arms, Billingshurst Blues Workshop - Horsham Northgate Community Cen20:00 - 23:00 tre, Crawley 20:00 26/11/19 Open Mic Night Open Mic Oak, Ifield The Royal The Royal Oak - Crawley 20:00 20:00 - 23:00 Acoustic showcases Open Mic The Oaks, -Newdigate TheSurrey Jolly Tanners Haywards 19:30 Heath 20:00 - 23:00 Open Mic George & Dragon - Shipley 20:00 - 23:00

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A brand new adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which is a Horsham District Year of Culture Event, opens in The Capitol Studio on Friday 13 December and runs until Tuesday 24 December. Acclaimed character actors Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool & Dad’s Army Radio Show) and David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart & One Man, Two Guvnors) play every cherished character of Charles Dickens’ classic story. This beautiful new staging, suitable for Ages 10+, tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooges’ path to redemption from greed and selfishness to one of compassion and humanity. It’s a powerful and touching story that will make you question your own generosity of spirit and wealth.

In addition to these wonderfully seasonal shows, there’s a chance to enjoy a festive film on the BIG screen in the main Theatre on Monday 16 December. Tickets are £8 and include a glass of mulled wine (or festive soft drink) and a mince pie or stollen slice. White

Christmas (U) starts at 1pm, The Polar Express (PG) at 5pm and Home Alone (PG) at 8pm. The Capitol’s Family Film Fun programme continues with the festive theme including The Grinch (U) Saturday 23 November 10.30am, Miracle on 34th

Street (U) Saturday 30 November 10.30am and Arthur Christmas (U) on Saturday 7 December 10.30am. Tickets for these family screenings are £3 and perfect for the under 12’s. No unaccompanied adults will be admitted. Tickets for all shows and films can

be purchased on line at www.thecapitolhorsham.com or by calling The Capitol Box Office on 01403 750220. For anyone stuck for gift ideas, Theatre Tokens and Capitol Cinema Vouchers make ideal presents and can also be purchased at their Box Office.

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The Big Gig - Horsham’s greatest family music festival confirms 2020 date

Hosted at Horsham Sports Club, ‘The Big Gig 2020’ will be held on Saturday 20 June with a full line-up of live tribute music and family festival fun not to be missed!

Now in its fifth year, the Big Gig promises to deliver another great festival day with an all new lineup of some of the best live musicians and tribute acts in the area

and beyond. Alongside the live music will be oodles of fun festival activities from bouncy castles to glitter painting and Horsham’s own tasty street food stalls. Plus, a large variety of specialist drinks tents selling local Ales, Prosecco, Pimms, a variety of Gins, and the clubs own fully licensed bar. Headlining this year are the SPICE GIRLZ. Recognised as the number 1 Spice Girls tribute act in the world, they will be performing high energy, choreographed, cult hits to ‘Spice Up Your Life’! Local eight-piece band ALMOST ELVIS will kick off the event with a show-stopping tribute to The King, fresh faced from Vegas. Current and popular, 100% live vocals from 24K BRUNO MARS and his professional dancers will be followed by THE BOOTLEG BEE GEES, making it a ‘Saturday Night Fever’ to remember. Local legends MURDOCH’S CRAZY EYES will be

performing without limits, delivering everything to get you off your picnic chairs, from funk and soul to punk and rock. Doors open 1.00pm. Bands start at 2.30pm. Last band finishes 10.30pm THIS BLACK FRIDAY, The Big Gig 2020 tickets are on a ‘not to be repeated’ special offer price of £15.00 per adult. £8.00 per child (aged 5-15 years). Children under 5 are FREE. There are only 400 available at this price, so grab them while you can. Horsham Sports Club Chairman Chris Wassell, enthused: “We’re really looking forward to hosting our family friendly music festival again in 2020, with what we think is a line-up to suit all tastes and ages. The Big Gig is a fundraising event, where all profits go towards sustaining and improving club facilities and to our local lead charity, so it’s especially inspiring when we see the whole commu-

nity supporting us”. Tickets are on sale on Friday 29 November with the limited Exclusive Black Friday offer: £15.00 per adult. £8.00 per child (aged 5-15 years). Children under 5 are FREE. Buy tickets online here: https:// thebiggighorsham2020.eventbrite.co.uk or in cash direct from Horsham Sports Club office or bar, Cricketfield Road. Tel: 01403 254628. Advance Standard Adult Ticket Price: £22.00 pp. Advance Standard Child Ticket (aged 5-15 years) Price: £13.00 pp. Children under 5 are FREE. Pre-bookable limited car parking is available for £7.00 per car. To keep up-to-date with news and activity about The Big Gig, follow the hashtag #thebiggighorsham, on Facebook @biggighorsham and on Twitter @ biggighorsham or on Instagram @ thebiggighorsham

Stone Shiva Live at The Rec Rooms:The Review by Neil Rodger There’s definitely a buzz at the Rec Rooms this evening, a palpable air of the return of the prodigal son. After a few years of understated but well received solo acoustic gigs since his return from Germany, Jason Falloon is back with a ban(g)d! His new outfit, Stone Shiva, are making their live headline debut tonight at this fast-burgeoning Horsham venue, there was a low-key support slot in South London a couple of weeks ago, which Jason said “couldn’t have gone better”, but tonight feels more significant. Before I continue, a special mention has to go out to support band Black Heart Angel. They were the perfect “warm up act” (their own words), storming through a blistering set of instantly recognisable rock and metal classics. Opening with Paranoid, followed by Born To Be Wild (if you need to ask whose songs they are, well, I just feel sorry for you), is a statement of intent in itself and there was no shortage of continuing confidence from a band who know their strengths and look and sound like they really enjoy what they do (believe me, rarer than you’d think as looking “too cool for school” seems to be de rigueur these days, without the chops to back it up). BHA most certainly DO have chops, a terrific twin guitar sound and solid, well anchored bass and drum rumble, topped off with Tara’s powerful vocals (and quite a scream!). Impassioned versions of Aerosmith’s Sweet Emotion, and a great Stone Sour/Corey Taylor number (the title of

which escaped me, truly sorry guys) follow, and an epic runthrough of Deep Purple’s Burn is thrown in for good measure. I don’t know what it says about me, but AC/DC’s Whole Lotta Rosie from a female vocalist as a closing number (and to say Tara did it justice would be selling her short), was a personal highlight. Just saying! Hmmnn, I hesitate now as I’d heard a disappointedly disheartening comment in the hours before Stone Shiva took to the stage. Without going into too much detail, Renegade rehash was pretty much the gist of what was said, clearly with no basis or foresight of what was to come. This, coupled with the people gathering on the dance floor being asked to stand aside because others wanted to sit down and watch from the comfort of their armchair (This is a rock gig, right?! People might wanna dance, right? Heaven forfend that, should enough people gather “down the front” there might even be ‘gasp’ moshing?!), clearly not gig goers, one signified by a Bat Out of Hell T-shirt…possibly Bat Out of Hell; The Musical? Anyhow, it didn’t matter; following the dulcet, possibly stoned tones of Stone Shiva’s Alan Watt’s intro tape (I’d urge you to just Google Alan Watts, he was quite a guy!), the moment the opening bars of Life Could Be kick in, any prospect of a “Renegade rehash” is immediately dispelled and within a matter of minutes there are too many people on the dance floor to be side-lined (either stand up or shut up I say). Renegade were a great blues/

rock band cum power trio, a cut above their peers for sure, but a blues/rock power trio nonetheless. Stone Shiva are a different beast entirely; sure, there’s blues and rock, but also indie spikiness, funk, soul, country, psychedelia, and…gulp, pop. So many sounds and influences could, in the wrong hands sound horrendous; a “try too hard” messy hodgepodge of styles that comes out fake and forced, but here it sounds as natural as breathing. It’s hard to pinpoint who Stone Shiva sound like or what kind of a band they are; they just sound like Stone Shiva! Kaleidoscope is slightly Beatlesy in a singalong chorus type of way (and not a bad thing for all that), Throw it Away is all Townshend power-chord posturing (in a good way) held down by a Stooges bass line and Crazy really is a great pop song. And then something else happens; Stone Shiva drop the motherlode. Into the Dust is (deep breath) an epic weird gothic psych-beast of a number (“song” no where near covers it). Slow, but odd time signatures, wrapped around a tune with no melody (or melody with no tune?!) lying somewhere between early 70’s King Crimson and OK Computer era Radiohead, and it’s just wonderful. And within this lies a clue to another great aspect of what makes Stone Shiva so special. We all know what a great guitarist Jason is, a rare combination of technical savvy and feel for his instrument, demonstrating here a more experimental edge. Bob too, a well-known quantity on the

bass, knowing when to hang in, providing a substantial low end and then explode and explore the higher end of the neck. The brothers know each other so well musically and sonically, and it shows. There’s a new element to all this, a secret weapon, if you will. John Coombes’ drumming is extraordinary, understated (you almost don’t notice it until you listen!), driving and clever (without being smart-arsed), and, I sincerely apologise for this but, tighter than the proverbial gnats chuff! That this was only their 2nd gig is quite frankly terrifying! Jason does acknowledge his Renegade history and heritage;

there are outings for Sign O the Times and Voodoo Chile (Slight Return), and an encore of the opener from the first Renegade CD (soon to be a valuable collector’s item?) Goin’ Down. Ending the set with the explosive Who arrangement of Mose Allison’s Young Man Blues was a gracious move on Jason’s behalf, but the original idea of Stone Shiva was to highlight original material, and it is this that truly shines tonight. I once told Jason that he was starting to write songs that don’t sound like songs your mate wrote. Tonight, he transcended this in spades; sending Shiva’s! Neil Rodger 29/10/19

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Display full of aggression, physicality and skill rattles league leaders

LONDON 1 SOUTH Saturday 16th November 2019 Westcombe Park 27-23 Horsham Rugby Richard Ordidge Horsham gave the league leaders a huge scare going in to the final ten minutes in the lead before Westcombe Park completed a well worked try to win 27-23 in their first meeting for 25 years. Westcombe Park are an ambitious club and make no secret of their desire to return to play Na-

tional League rugby at the earliest opportunity and are currently on track to achieve that goal. Head Coach Nick Stocker reflected after the game: “Ultimately a disappointing result given the loss, but a very pleasing performance from every Horsham player. We required a reaction following the poor performance at Belsize last time out and produced a display full of aggression, physicality and skill that rattled the league leaders.” After a poor start at Belsize Park last week Horsham exploded

out of the blocks. A good counter attack from turnover ball on Westcombe Park’s 10 metre line and phase play saw a Joe Wilde line break and Declan Nwachukwu on hand to finish well under the posts with the try converted by Tom Johnson. Westcombe Park responded with three tries in 11 minutes. Joel Medcraft was the first to score with a try conceded by Horsham from a first phase scrum when the ball was spun wide and the visitors were caught too narrow. Bradley Saffery added a try shortly afterwards when misfortune struck the Green and Whites following a Horsham knock back falling fortuitously into opposition hands and then spun wide. The third try conceded in a short space of time was scored on the outside by Sean Beckett from great counter attacking play with multiple carries and offloads showing the threat of the team in space. Fortunately for Horsham all three conversion attempts were missed otherwise the score line would have taken on a different hue as Westcombe Park led 15-7 after 24 minutes. Horsham took this opportunity to bring on young former colt Ian Paku for his 1st XV debut as Michael Tredgett left the field injured which was followed by good phase play and saw the ball moved left and right before Nwachukwu came in on the opposite wing to burst through three defenders to finish well. The Green and Whites were now in the ascendancy and with a front peel Nick Bell, playing out of position at hooker was stopped in the act of scoring. Many spectators felt this was an extremely dubious decision as it was a no arms tackle to his head and Bell was required to leave the field for a head injury assessment and was replaced by Josh Earle in another enforced change early in the game.

There was still time for two further tries before the break in a high scoring half. Piers Johnson scored for Westcombe Park securing their four try bonus point, and then Horsham narrowed the deficit to 20-17 following a scything kick return by Joe Wilde who put Nwachukwu away for his hat trick. Horsham levelled the scores through Johnson with a kick following a scrum penalty and then edged ahead with a further strike to lead 23-20 as the game entered its final quarter, but the Green and Whites were unable to hold on to their lead and conceded a try following huge defence and credit to Westcombe Park who strung multiple phases of play to score in the face of determined resistance. Stocker added: “Our scrum proved dominant and despite the changes in personnel, the lineout secured possession needed to build pressure. With both teams looking to spread the play, it made for a fascinating contest most notably on the wings where Declan Nwachukwu and Dom Lespierre had a great battle. That said, the Westcombe winger was lucky to remain on the field given the illegal tackle on Nick Bell that on another day should have seen a red card and a penalty try which on 30 minutes would have had a significant impact on the game’s outcome. Nonetheless, Horsham will take great energy from this performance. Leading with 10 minutes to play it took a well composed set of phases to score from their only foray into our 22 metre area in the second half and credit to Westcombe Park’s players for executing under pressure. The forwards were excellent today offering strong carries and aggression at the breakdown with Johnny Goward, Jack Osgood, Jordan Smith and Mike Tredgett to the fore. Jamie Redmayne had a major influence with his leader-

ship and all-round performance and Ian Paku on his first team debut showed his potential at this level. In the backs, Jordan Bell and Tom Johnson in the centres worked well, especially with their defensive duties in the wider channels and Joe Wilde, switched to full back had a tremendous game with threat in attack on every occasion. Sam Johnson, on debut controlled play very well and linked effectively with his half back partner making excellent contributions throughout. He, like Ian showed his potential at this level and furthers the depth of our squad. Declan Nwachukwu was his usual threatening self and having missed him for two weeks due to his representation for Nigeria 7’s during the Olympic qualifiers, he came back with a bang scoring three excellent tries. Whilst the players agreed that the performance across the team meant no man of the match as awarded, on discussion with the coaches, we felt that Dan Cass’ performance deserved special recognition. He was simply immense today with his tackles stopping runners in their tracks whilst dominating his opposite man in the scrum and carrying with intent on each occasion. A really strong performance from a popular team member. Next week we have the opportunity to repeat the performance and hopefully get a better result when we entertain high flying Havant. With both teams now equipped with AGP’s it promises to be an interesting game.” Horsham: Wilde; Condon (Squire), Johnson T, Bell J, Nwachukwu; Johnson S, Linfield; Cass, Bell N (Earle), Barber; Goward, Osgood; Redmayne, Smith J, Tredgett (Paku)

Cottesmore Golf Club Poppy Day Scramble 2019 On Monday November 11th over 100 players took to the courses at Cottesmore in the annual Poppy Day Scramble raising funds for the Royal British Legion. Organised by the Vets section Immediate Past Captain Bill Chaffe the day dawned as a beautiful, sunny autumn day. The very wet conditions underfoot belied the blue skies but nevertheless everyone enjoyed a competitive round of golf on either the 18 or 9 hole course. The format was a Texas scramble with each team member needing to contribute 4 drives to the team effort. A remembrance cross with the name of someone lost in conflict written on it was placed on each fairway and each green. At 11am when the klaxon went for the 2 minute silence players were asked to measure the

distance of their nearest ball to one of these crosses and a special prize was awarded to the person nearest a cross. Entry fees, raffle and auction raised a magnificent £1700 for the Royal British Legion and the Horley local branch representative was at the club to give out the prizes in the newly refurbished Phoenix bar. The two winning teams are shown receiving their prizes. GRIFFIN COURSE (18 Holes) WINNERS Winston Dwyer, Ben Clements, Scott Lonsdale and Martin Gould – Score 58.7 PHOENIX COURSE (9 Holes) WINNERS Heather Skinner, Hazel Brown and Mick Brown – Score 29.0 REMEMBRANCE CROSS WINNER Alex Morrison

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Millais Girls reach English Schools Swimming Association National Relay Finals for 5th Year running! Photo by Sue Templar

The 62nd ESSA National Relay Finals took place at the London Aquatic centre on Saturday (16 November). Millais School’s Year 11 Swimmers Jessica Glassford, Emma

Harrison, Anna Templar and Millie Weeden returned to this National competition for the fifth consecutive year! 163 “Senior” Girls teams out of 428 secondary schools had

initially taken part in qualifying heats across the country in October and the Millais team, who all swim for Atlantis SC, conclusively won the West Sussex heats held at the Pavilions in the Park, to qualify

for the finals as one of the top 30, in both the 4x50m freestyle and 4x50m medley events. The Senior Category, which includes Yr 11, Yr 12 and Yr 13 (Sixth form students), is the toughest of them all and the team had a real challenge on their hands if they were to make it into one of the top 10 winning positions! Undeterred by this stiff competition, the girls were determined to give it their all and put in some strong performances to come a respectable 18th in the 4x50m freestyle relay and 14th in the 4x50m Medley relay. The only other schools competing in this category from the local area included close rivals Bexhill College from East Sussex and Reigate Grammar with Issy Hayes, also from Atlantis. As in previous years, it was top sporting independents Plymouth College, Millfield and Mount Kelly, who claimed the top 3 positions on the day. This is the last year that the talented four will swim for Millais at ESSA. Having represented the school (with Emma Morris) at their first National finals in Year 7 and Year 8 as Juniors, reaching 9th in the 4x50m freestyle medley, they then went on to compete at the finals in Year 9 and 10 as Intermediates and now as Seniors in Year 11. Their greatest achievement was coming 6th overall in the country in the 4x50m freestyle finals last

year, the only State School to feature in the top 10! The team’s success has been based on skill and determination, not to mention very high levels of fitness and coaching gained from their weekly training schedule at Atlantis SC. With a number of new Millais teams entering the qualifying heats this year, it is hoped that the school’s name will continue to appear on the ESSA scoreboards at the London Aquatic Centre for many years to come! Becky Harrison, Atlantis Coach, who has supported Millais as Team Manager over the years, said: “For the last 5 years, it has been my pleasure to take these girls to the ESSA finals. Watching them swim together as Millais for the last time was quite emotional! They all swam well and should be very proud of their achievements. What other schools’ team can say they got to the National finals 5 years in succession with a highest place finish of 6th in the Country! Congratulations girls!” Through their dedication and commitment to their sport, Jess, Emma, Anna and Millie have been the School’s most successful team to date and, in the last 5 years, have consistently been one of the fastest State School Relay teams in the country - an achievement they should all be proud of!

Late goals keep Horsham top Saturday November 16 – The BetVictor Isthmian League Premier Division Potters Bar Town 0 2 Horsham Football Horsham left it late to secure a 0-2 win against Potters Bar Town last Saturday, a win that keeps Dom Di Paola’s side top of the Isthmian Premier League for another week at least. Horsham fans arriving at the Pakex Stadium might have wondered if they had turned up at the wrong destination upon walking through the turnstiles as they were greeted with a sizable contingent of Norwegian flags and Scandinavian accents. Looking for an obscurely known club to follow and pay an annual pilgrimage to, the Norwegian fans had chosen The Scholars randomly and certainly brought some noise to brighten the atmosphere despite the lack of quality on what was a sticky pitch. However, the home fans were silenced with less than five minutes remining and with the game appearing destined to finish a drab 0-0, a thundering shot

from Lea Dawson finally broke the deadlock and gave the game a much-needed lift, and then three minutes later, Lee Harding added a second to seal the points. Victory for Horsham was harsh on the hosts, with neither side able to produce much of an end product for the vast majority of the contest that could be best described as a game of attrition for long periods. The home side had the first real chance of note on seven minutes. A high ball over the top was chased down by Ben WardCardle who attempted to chip the onrushing George Bentley, but his snatched shot resulted in the ball travelling harmlessly wide of the bar. Midway through the half, Horsham’s 2015/16 Player of the Season, Joe Shelley almost converted at the back post from Jerry O’Sullivan’s corner, but his goal-bound header was blocked on the line. O’Sullivan flicked a header towards goal that was easily plucked out by home goalkeeper R’avan Constable whose command of his box looked assured. With little to report, Horsham

could have snuck in at the break with a 0-1 lead when another corner was sent direct into the six yard box, but despite Jack Brivio being allowed a free header, his nod down was straight into the clutches of Constable, the first half ending goal-less. Looking to add more dynamic to his attack, manager Dom Di Paola threw on Kieron Pamment in exchange for O’Sullivan, but the contest continued to play out on a knife edge. Scholars hitman Brad Sach attempted to open the scoring in the 51st minute when he hit a long-range drive that was spilled by Bentley, but the Hornets ‘keeper gratefully recovered well enough to smother the loose ball before Stefan Powell could pounce on the rebound. Midfielder Thomas Gogo summed up the game thus far when he dragged woefully wide following a mazy dribble high up in Horsham’s half – his hands clasping the side of his head summing up his and the home supporters’ thoughts. Horsham closest attempt of the game then came to Lee Harding who headed at goal only for Constable to tip over the bar with an acrobatic save. At the other end, Imedd Kartita

smacked a dangerous fizzing effort low as his run allowed him space yet despite looking to finish across the face of goal and aiming for the far post, his shot was struck wide. With Bar gradually getting on top, Bentley was forced into making several stops in quick succession. First batting away Gogo’s flicked header, and then diving to prevent a long range follow up hitting the back of the net, however despite spilling the ball, the former Brighton & Hove Albion Academy product was back on his feet to deny Sach’s at his near post with a fine double block. With Horsham panicking at the back and struggling to deal with a freekick send into the mix from the right flank, Sach then let the visitors off the hook as he misfired wide as the game increasingly feeling like it would end goalless. Harvey Sparks led a Hornets counter attack with 15 minutes remaining when he whizzed in a low cross towards Rob O’Toole, but the striker found the ball stuck underneath his feet as Town promptly cleared. But just when both sets of supporters began to settle for a point

and a 0-0 draw looking like a fair reflection of the game, Horsham snatched the win on 86 minutes. Di Paola’s side have created a nice habit of late winning games with late goals, and for the travelling Horsham supporters, the joy experienced when Lee Dawson showed fantastic technique to rifle home the rebound from Charlie Harris’ initial blocked strike will never grow old. And the visitors sealed the win three minutes later when Harding went on a run beginning from just inside Potters Bar’s own half, the forward rode the challenge of William Wambeek and emerged with the ball where he just had Constable to beat, and he took his chance smartly, slotting the ball into the net to ensure stoppage time would be a formality. Horsham’s Isthmian League Premier Division match versus Kingstonian, scheduled to take place on Saturday has been postponed due to the Ks’ continued FA Trophy commitments and will now take place on Wednesday 22nd January (kick-off 7.45pm). Horsham’s next league game is on Saturday week (30th), when they entertain Margate

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Horsham advance in Senior Cup with 2 extra time goals

First half blitz sets up low point for Heath Saturday November 16 Southern Combination Football League Premier Division Broadbridge Heath 1 6 Little Common Football Sam Champion

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Tuesday November 12 Parafix Sussex Senior Challenge Cup – Second Round Newhaven 1 3 Horsham Football Martin Read - Sports Reporter The original bonfire night match was postponed because the Trafalgar Ground at Newhaven was flooded at one end and, although surface was still not straightforward, the rearranged fixture proceeded, culminating in Horsham progressing to the third round, courtesy of two goals in extra time. The Dock-

ers may be two leagues below the Hornets, and had suffered a reverse in their previous game – whereas Horsham had won 4-0 – but they held Horsham one apiece at the end of normal time. There was an element of déjà vu, the combatants having met three times in Round 2 of the county’s premier cup competition in the recent past and while Horsham’s pedigree is far superior, history can count for little in the cup. Horsham, though, made the early running with Kieron Pamment, Chris Smith and Lee Harding all testing the home defence, until, in

the 11th minute, Will Miles headed in strongly from a corner, and the lead might have promptly doubled, but Harding was off target. Horsham remained one up as the second half opened, the hosts responding, but, visiting keeper George Bentley had no difficulty in gathering Ebou Jallow’s long range effort. Horsham continued to press, but Harding was unable to take advantage of Smith’s supply before both uprights denied Alex Kelly. Then, Miles, Steve Metcalf and Smith all saw their attempts negated. Newhaven’s prolific striker Lee Robinson had scored five goals in the previous round and, soon after he was brought on, he extended the game into extra time with a close quarter goal in the 92nd minute, just when Horsham hoped they had done enough. Again Horsham rejoined the fray in positive mode and this paid dividends when Joe Shelley piled in the rebound from Gary Charman’s initial endeavour. Frustration boiled over in the Newhaven camp with Mo Diallo sent off after a second yellow and Manager Sean Breach sidelined with a red card, Horsham burying the game, 3-1, through Harvey Sparks during the second half of extra time. Horsham visit Littlehampton – strong contenders in SCFL Division 1 – in the next round, date to be confirmed

Horsham fight back with well-deserved draw Saturday November 16 – Investec Women’s League – Conference East Bromley & Beckenham Ladies 1 1 Horsham Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Ladies played well against strong and experienced third-placed Bromley & Beckenham last Saturday after the Kent side scored early in the game,

taking advantage of a defensive error. Horsham then held them off to go into the break trailing by the odd goal. In the second half, Horsham was awarded a flick when Louisa Campbell was wiped out in shooting, Rosie Firth levelling the score. Fran Crossley told the District Post: “This was a tough game, but it was great to get a point from such a good side. Their goal wasn’t brilliant and

then we absorbed a lot of pressure defensively, dealing with a barrage of short corners. Our keeper, Hannah Simpson, played a stormer and we really settled in in the second half, linking well and putting them under the cosh. We’re pleased with the result!” Horsham, now 6th, are on the road again on Saturday – to Hertfordshire, to take on eighth in the table Broxbourne. Wimbledon head the table, with Barnes second, while Ipswich are bottom with seven straight losses.

Heath started last Saturday’s game with a more experienced side than they had been able to field for a while, but things certainly did not go according to plan. From the moment Mitchell Bromage dropped a corner at the feet of Nick Richardson, who couldn’t miss from one yard, you felt it was not going to be a good day at the office. Jamie Taylor raced onto Gary Charman’s through ball to equalise, but, as has too often happened this year, the opposition struck back quickly, Ryan Alexandra heading home in the 28th minute after a free kick was cleared but crossed back in to find him in too much space. The game was fairly well balanced possession-wise but the visitors always seemed to carry more threat with their direct and powerful approach, and, seven minutes before half time, they settled the game as, first, Sam Crutwell latched onto a long through ball to blast past Bromage from 20 yards. Next, Com-

mon broke down their left and the cross was met by the prolific Lewis Hole as the Heath defence hestitated. Then, in the last two minutes of the half, Heath lost Martyn Flack to their first ever sin bin and Crutwell converted a penalty after Charman had brought down Hole in the area. Heath started the second half 5-1 adrift and with just pride to play for and to their credit they did not capitulate, as they had in the first half. With opposition probably easing off on the gas, Heath shaded the possession and kept trying to get something out of the game. Cook, Hull and Blake replaced Flack, Carney and the injured Taylor, bringing some fresh spring to Heath’s movement. But it was the visitors who scored the only goal of the half when Lewis Hole’s drive into the area deflected off Alfie Jones and past Bromage. Only a few weeks ago Heath – now 14th - were beating and then narrowly losing to second place Peacehaven and they will need to regain that kind of form quickly, improving their performance in their own half of the pitch. It is hoped that both injured Rob Godfrey and Josh Tuck may be available for this Saturday, when Heath visit Pagham, who are currently flirting with relegation.

Charlton wear down young Bears Tuesday November 12 – Special Invitation Match Broadbridge Heath 2 7 Charlton Athletic Under 23s Football Sam Champion Heath welcomed the League One club’s Under 23 side to finally mark their arrival at the Countryside Stadium. Lee Carney, Tim Cook, Josh Tuck, Rob Godfrey and Renato Carvalho were all injured while Alfie Jones and Jamie Robinson played with knocks. So the majority of the squad was as young if not younger than their illustrious visitors with eleven of them 22 or under. There was however the welcome sight of Martyn Flack playing his first game after injury. The game started at a rapid pace with Charlton showing the sort of movement one would expect. However Heath kept their shape well and showed they could threaten as well through Taylor, Howell and Hull. As has happened too often this season, after looking secure against a lively attack, Heath gave away the first goal when Bromage’s pass put Smith under pressure and his back pass was short and presented the visitors with the first goal after 25 minutes. The lead was short lived when a good move released Max Howell down the left and he picked out Jamie Taylor 15 yards out, the ex pro drilling the ball into the bottom corner. Unfortunately Heath gave another

early Christmas present to the Addicks a few minutes later when leaving a Charlton player completely unmarked from a free kick, and although Bromage did well to block his effort, the follow up header made it 2-1 at half time. As the second half started both sides began to make changes but the pattern of the game continued with Charlton dominating possession and Heath working hard to keep them at a safe distance, breaking quickly when they could. After an hour a slick move and shot saw sub goalkeeper Alfie Hadfield save the attempt but the follow up made it 3-1. Jamie Wanstall went close to reducing the arrears but an unmarked header made it four. Heath, with the Jones brothers Callum and Conner making their first team debuts and Ben Whitely and Kyle Sim also joining the fray, continued to cover most of the Charlton attacks. But as they entered the last 15 minutes, the Bears began to tire and, although Taylor again found the bottom corner with a fierce drive for his second, the relentless visitors added 3 more late goals. So an enjoyable match for the very healthy crowd and a break from the cut and thrust of Combination Premiership football for Steve Painter’s team. Despite the score line, it was a valuable experience for the Heath players and they will hope to use it to their advantage in the coming league matches.

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