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Christmas in The Forum Page 4

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rundel and South up-to-date. Downs MP Nick Herbert The planned extension will house was shown plans for a a bespoke multi-tiered activity area new soft play centre in for children, with slides, climbing Henfield when he visitareas, scramble nets, a ball pit, and ed the village’s Leisure Centre on obstacles. It will provide a place for Friday, December 12. children to play in a secure environMr Herbert met Simon Thompment. son, Manager of the Centre, Eric The MP was told the new soft play Holder, Chairman, and Martin centre will provide a much needed Tooth, Treasurer, and was shown local facility for parents and cardetails of their major ers who currently travel £350,000 project. out of the village to Funding for the use similar centres new building at Burgess Hill has come from and Brighton. a loan and Other parts grant money. of the leisure In Septemcentre will ber Horbe reconfigsham Disured to cretrict Council ate two new members entrances, a unanimousdisabled acly agreed to cess lift, and Simon Thompson, Manager, supply a loan a new cafe. Eric Holder, Chairman, Nick of £300,000 to Building work Herbert, MP and Martin the Centre. The will begin in April Tooth, Treasurer project was also next year and be awarded £50,000 by complete within twelve the Planning Obligations months. The plans are on Panel. display in the reception area of the The soft play centre plans have leisure centre. been developed to enhance the exNick Herbert said: “I fully support isting Leisure Centre and will proHenfield Leisure Centre’s initiative. The soft play extension will add vide an ongoing means of revenue value to the existing facilities and to support its running costs. provide the Centre with an income Henfield Leisure Centre is a regso that it can continue to be a hub istered charity and has become a for health and leisure. hub for many sport and leisure ac“I look forward to returning when tivities, but it relies on fundraising the building work is complete.” to keep the building and facilities

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Things you’ll wish you’d learned at school On, November 25, the educationalist Professor Guy Claxton came to Christ’s Hospital to give a talk on ‘Things You’ll Wish You’d Learned at School’. He is best known for his work on ‘Building Learning Power’ and his many books include such titles as New Kinds of Smart, Learning to Learn, and What’s the Point of School? Professor Claxton set out some of his radical and influential ideas in his talk. Whilst acknowledging the importance of good examination results, he argued that these were necessary but not sufficient for life in the 21st century. Top universities and companies were looking for future students and employees who possessed qualities of character like resilience and who would be able to ‘flounder creatively’ when

they didn’t know the answers. He also pointed out that ‘success’ was much broader than just doing well in one’s career and so schools needed to recognise the importance of helping young people develop empathy in order to be able to foster good personal relationships too. Year 13 pupil, Gillian Kintu, commented: “Although these ideas seem like things you would talk about in school, it is very easy to disregard them in our daily lives. I am very grateful to have been able to listen to Guy Claxton’s lecture.” This was the last speaker of this term’s lecture series to which CH has welcomed Dr Rowan Williams, Baroness Ruth Deech, John Agard, Dr Michael Ward, Erwin James, Ben McLaughlin and Michael Morpurgo.

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Get home safely Local brewer creates this party season gluten free beer With the Christmas and New Year party season upon us, people are being reminded to check if their taxi or private hire vehicle and driver are licensed. At a time of year when there can be an increase in unauthorised vehicles and drivers, Horsham District Council is encouraging residents and visitors alike to be alert. T h e council is responsible for the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles in the district. Those taking a taxi or private hire vehicle should look out for the vehicle licence plate on the rear of the vehicle and for the driver’s identiﬁcation badge. Together these are an assurance that the car and driver are properly licensed to carry the public.

Andy Skipper, Licensing Oﬃcer at Horsham District Council, said: “All vehicles operating in the Horsham district are inspected regularly and thoroughly to ensure that they are clean, mechanically sound, insured and, above all, safe for the travelling public. “ E v e r y driver has passed an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and local area knowledge test. They also regularly undergo medical examinations to ensure that they are physically ﬁt to drive.” Further information about hackney carriage and private hire licensing can be obtained from the council’s website. Please send an email to licensing@horsham.gov.uk or call Horsham District Council on 01403 215471/215488.

Hepworth and Company, Horsham’s oldest brewery, is proud to present Iron Horse, brewed naturally and with totally authentic flavour, strength and quality. “It all starts in the field” explains Andy Hepworth. “We forward purchase our barley so we are able to agree with our farmers which barley to grow for us. We choose a low protein variety - gluten is a protein - and a use a traditional form of malting which helps the eventual breakdown of the protein. Then our boiling process breaks down the gluten even further, and finally we filter the beer meticulously before bottling it or putting it into kegs.” After this process, an independent laboratory confirms that Iron House is gluten free. “We are re-

ally proud,” says Andy. “ Iron Horse is real craft beer, brewed without additives and full of natural flavour. And it’s all made from ingredients grown in Sussex, so it’s really a local beer, traditional and pure”. There are over 60,00 people suffering from Coeliac disease in the UK. For these gluten is a very serious allergen. There are many, many more who are gluten intolerant - many of these may well have developed their intolerance in later life and may really miss a fine pint of Ale - and many others are concerned about the possibility of developing intolerance and give up beer (made from barley). No need;Iron Horse fits the bill. It’s a must for Christmas.

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On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, near perfection was achieved by a horse dancing to How to train your dragon. The horse, Valegro and rider Charlotte Dujardin achieved the world record of 94.3% at Olympia. They gained worldwide attention and national awareness by winning the gold

medal at the Olympics. It was here that Rebbecca Taylor captured in graphite the champion horse and offered the drawing to Charlotte, Charlotte was bowled over by the drawing offering her support to the self-taught local artist from near Horsham. Now in January Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum and Art Gallery are holding the first exhibition by this highly talented artist. Called Dressage: Dancing with pencil- Graphite artist Rebbecca Taylor opens on January 8, to February 28.

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Christmas in the Forum Lilly-Mae from Horsham at BusyDays face painting stand

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hristmas came early in Horsham, as Horsham Churches Together brought 32 churches together for a spectacular Christmas celebration and carol service. The event featured music from local choirs and bands with a carol service all tied up with a fantastic fireworks display from Aurora Fireworks. Bryan Steele, moderator of Horsham Churches Together said: It’s great that 32 local churches are part of Horsham Churches Together and have come together to put an event on that will be fun and will also keep Christ at the centre of Christmas by including the afternoons events with a carol service and fireworks. Julie Cavallo, tourism and events officer said: “Well done to all that were involved in this years’ event which looked to have attracted the largest audiences to date.”

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The Forest School recognised for contribution to arts and culture The Forest School are celebrating this term after being nationally recognised for their outstanding contribution in the arts. Artsmark Gold is the Arts Council England’s ﬂagship programme and has been awarded to the Horsham school, for its commitment to, and excellence in, arts and cultural education. Head teacher Siobhan Denning said: “We are thrilled to be one of a few boys’ schools in the country with Artsmark and to achieve Artsmark Gold is the icing on the cake. “With only 20 per cent of schools across the country holding Artsmark and of these, less than half being Artsmark Gold, we are thrilled to have been recognised for

the work that we do across drama, music, art, dance, media and cultural development. “I would like to thank all the pupils, staﬀ, parents and friends of the school whose hard work and dedication have made this award possible.” Subject leader for music and arts extra-curriculum co-ordinator, Jane Bowen-Melﬁ, said: “It was fabulous to see so many boys talking so enthusiastically to the assessor about their involvement in the arts and the enormous impact that this has on them. Through the award process we have been able to evaluate, strengthen and celebrate our arts and cultural provision.” The Forest School is well known

for the wealth of arts provision on oﬀer throughout the curriculum and its extracurricular clubs and activities, and prides itself on ensuring opportunities are open to every pupil across the school. “Developing a love of the arts brings so many beneﬁts to young people and we ensure that every boy at the school has the opportunity to experience this,” Jane said. Not only are the boys involved, celebration of the arts is also shared with parents, families, friends and the wider community through the many concerts, school productions, shows, competitions, workshops and exhibitions that take place throughout the year both within the school and in the local community.

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We wish you a Tulleys Christmas On Saturday, November 29, Santa Claus, an entourage of Elves and a truck full of presents arrived at Tulleys Farm, West Sussex ahead of this year’s Tulleys Family Christmas Event. Families and children welcomed Santa before climbing aboard his tractor sleigh ride to travel through the forest to his log cabin to receive a story and a gift. Open weekends and holidays from November 29, until December 24, Tulleys Family Christmas can be

found at Tulleys Farm, Turners Hill, West Sussex. Surrounded by over 240 acres of picturesque countryside and farmland Tulleys Family Christmas offers attractions for all the family. This year includes Santa’s Tractor Sleigh Ride to his woodland log cabin where you can meet Santa himself, an Elf Hunt, and Puppet Shows. The brand new Christmas Store, will be offering a huge range of gifts and decorations as well as real Christmas trees. And why not

treat yourself to a Turkey Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings at Tulleys Tea room. Bookings open now. Open each weekend until December 14, and then daily from December 18 until December 24, from 10am – 5pm, and with prices from as little as £7.95 per person, Tulleys Family Christmas looks set to be an unforgettable family day out for all. For more information about Tulleys Christmas, book tickets online, go to: www.tulleyschristmas.co.uk.

Regency Gingerbread gets Christmas outfit What to wear for Christmas Day is a perineal issue for the fashion conscious man or woman about town. The favourite old jumper or dress is now probably covered in cat or dog hair, so shops are full of Christmas cloths. But what do you do for something dressed in a 260 year old item. That was the question for Horsham’s Regency Gingerbread. Having used a 1750 woodcut of a cake seller they wanted a Christmas outfit. Fortunately a publisher of children’s books from 1804 had the answer. Now the gloriously rich molasses and ginger with a hint of citrus peel gingerbread based on a Shelley family recipe has a stunning Christmas outfit. Adapting a picture of a Host Spiced Gingerbread seller in London, published in 1804 with a pallet of reds, blues and honey coloured browns the gingerbread looks the festive treat it is. Selling in over 30

venues across the South East it is promoting the name of Horsham and this long forgotten regional delicacy.

Launched five years ago as a Christmas treat, Lesley Ward, in conjunction with Horsham Museum, has developed the old recipe and created gingerbread like no other you will taste, drawing in the historic flavours of the Regency period, molasses, ginger, orange and lemon as well as oats. It sells throughout the year, but is a perfect dish for Christmas and now it has a contemporary Regency Christmas outfit. The picture comes from a book of London trades published in 1804 and illustrates a known London seller. Horsham Regency Gingerbread is available from the home of Horsham Gingerbread, Horsham District Council’s Horsham Museum or other good retailers. For more information please contact Lesley Ward, lesleyward@foodproducer. co.uk or see www.horshamgingerbread.co.uk.

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A copy of each application and the submitted plans are available for inspection on the Council’s website www.planning@horsham.gov.uk/publicaccess and also at the Council Offices during normal working hours. Any person who wishes to make representations about any of the applications below should do so in writing to Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL by no later than 21 days from the date of this advert. Please note that any representations received will be made available for public inspection and posted on the Council’s website or the SDNP website.

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Air Ambulance’s chief executive named in Health Service Journal’s Top 50 Innovators Adrian Bell, chief executive of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance has been named as one of the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 Innovators in healthcare for 2014 for the charity’s development of its full 24 hour HEMS operation. The Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance began operating its 24/7 Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in September 2013 and is the only air ambulance operator in the country to provide such a service. The development of the service from 12 to 24 hours took the charity’s team, led by Adrian, nearly three years to plan and implement. The air ambulance’s doctor and paramedic team deliver enhanced

pre-hospital care to seriously ill or injured patients. In the ﬁrst year of its night operations crews have attended over 430 patients as well as about 1,400 patients by day. Adrian Bell said: “My name being

on this list is actually due recognition of what everyone, and I include all our supporters and volunteers as well as staﬀ, both operational and charity, have achieved in delivering to the community a service all our patients so desperately need.” Readers of the Health Service Journal were invited to name those they felt should be considered by a panel of respected judges for this prestigious award and HSJ announced it’s 2014 list of the most innovative people in Healthcare. Alistair McLellan, editor of HSJ made the announcement at a reception at the Royal College of Physicians attended by the 50 innovators and guests.

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Newbridge grotto raises over £1,500 for charity Nigel Wait, Managing Director of Newbridge Nurseries at Broadbridge Heath, generously invited the Dame Vera Lynn Trust for Children with Cerebral Palsy to beneﬁt from money raised at Santa’s Grotto over the weekend of December 13 and 14. Chestnut Tree House Hospice for Children beneﬁtted from other weekends. Santa’s setting was the beautiful scene of Narnia from C S Lewis’ The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe Organised by the Rotary Club of Billingshurst in conjunction

with Newbridge, Santa visited for ﬁve weekends accompanied by his elves. Such a busy man at this time of year! Newbridge Nurseries were kind enough to donate a present to every child who visited and every entry fee to see Santa was given to the charity. This generous gesture raised a magniﬁcent £1,562.60 for the Dame Vera Lynn Trust. Rosie Wyer, Regional Fundraiser, wants to send huge thanks to Nigel and to Billingshurst Rotary for this lovely opportunity and for a really fun time.

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Gig Guide Friday 14 June Stash The Malt Shovel, Horsham Sarah Saville The Tanners Arms, Horsham JOE90 The Kings Arms, Billingshurst Alistair Goodwin The White Hart, Stopham Bridge, Pulborough Red Butler The Star, Steyning The Five Foot Twos The Boars Head, Horsham The Roaming Larks The Cricketers Arms, Wisborough Green Blackstone The Bax Castle, Two Mile Ash, Horsham Saturday 15 June JOE90 The Queens Head, Horsham The Roaming Larks Jolefest, Partridge Green Tainted Lunch The Cock Inn, Southwater Golden Boulder The White Hart, Stopham Bridge, Pulborough Horizontals The Chequer Inn, Steyning The Passion Poets The Carfax Bandstand, Horsham Sunday 16 June Chi Jazz The White Hart, Stopham Bridge, Pulborough Tattie Jam Horsham Folk Club, Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham Sarah Saville Crompton’s (formerly the Green Dragon), Horsham Tuesday 18 June Open Mic with Dave Toye The Boars Head, Horsham Storrington Accoustic Club GJ’s Guitar Emporium, Storrington Wednesday 19 June Open Mic The Cherry Tree, Faygate Acoustic Music Night Piries Bar, Horsham Open Jam The Apple Tree, West Green, Crawley Open Mic The Tanners Arms, Horsham Blackstone Inn on the Green, Ockley Thursday 20 June Tanners Live Lounge The Tanners Arms, Horsham Willie Austen The Walnut Tree, Runcton Folk Night The Emerald Club Southgate, Crawley Open Mic The Star, Dorking Open Mic with Stan The Malt Shovel, Horsham

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Europe’s finest Traditional Jazz and Blues Band come to The Hawth, Crawley on Thursday, January 8. Inspired by the ‘King Oliver Creole Jazz Band’, Chris formed his first Band in 1949 at the age of nineteen and has since gone on to become not only Europe’s most successful and influential bandleaders, but a bona fide jazz legend With his 10-piece band, featuring a 7-strong front line, Chris plays a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in ‘Bourbon Street Parade’ to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet ... before going back to ‘When the Saints’! The Big Chris Barber Band combine all these ingredients into an exciting, and often moving, evening of world-class jazz. Tickets cost £19.50 (discounts: £17.50). Tickets can be purchased from The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or by visiting www.hawth. co.uk.

Talented young musicians from three Horsham schools gave of their best on Thursday, November 13, when they performed in the first round of the national RIBI Young Musician Competition organised by Horsham Rotary Club. Pupils from Farlington, Millais and The Forest School took part in the prestigious competition, with vocalists and instrumentalists each performing two contrasting pieces within a 10 minute period. The competition took place in the main hall at The Forest School with music teachers and Rotarians present. The adjudicators, Mrs Alison Sutton, Director of Music at The Rikkyo School, and Steve Dummer, the conductor of the Horsham Symphony Orchestra, had the unenvi-

able task of deciding the winners. In summarising their decision, Steve Dummer explained to the students that judging a vocalist was relatively simple when compared to a variety of instruments all of which have totally different characters. However a decision was reached, and the vocal prize went to Farlington’s Olivia Middleton, with the instrumental prize awarded to pianist Joe Worskett from The Forest School. Gordon McConnell from the Rotary Club of Horsham said: “It was a relaxed and enjoyable competition. This is the first year the Horsham Club has run the event, and we are delighted that both Olivia and Joe will go forward to the District competition to be held in February 2015.”

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New Rising Star in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ performing arts group brave the chill to bring Christmas cheer to Carfax

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Rebecca Walker (left) Farlington Sixth Former Rebecca Walker had a lead role in last month’s production of ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Horsham’s Capitol Theatre which ran from November 11 to November 15. Rebecca, who holds a drama scholarship at Farlington, played Minnie Fay in the Horsham Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s excellent production which combined enthusiasm with professional quality. The popular musical is set in New York at the turn of the century and centres on the work of the charismatic matchmaker Dolly Levi.It features well known musical numbers such as ‘Elegance’, ‘Put on Your Sunday Clothes’, ‘Before the Parade Passes By’ and, of course, ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Rebecca has been involved with the Society for a year. She started working on backstage props before appearing in the chorus of ‘Sweeney Todd’ and has built the conﬁdence to audition for major parts. The

company has been in rehearsals since May, meeting three times a week as the production date neared. As hat shop assistant, Minnie Fay, Rebecca enjoyed the dance number, ‘Elegance’ and playing someone her own age. Her previous role in the School production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ was a male character, so she relished playing a naïve and bubbly girl. Rebecca said: “I really enjoyed the show and the atmosphere backstage and feel sad that it is now ﬁnished. Everyone in the production was supportive and very friendly. I’m looking forward to auditioning for the next production, ‘The Wizard of Oz’.” Farlington’s David Thomas said, “Rebecca played a real character role with an opportunity for both comedy and romance. Rebecca, totally convincing with her American accent, gave a superb performance which combined winsome charm and excellent comic timing. A star in the making!”

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The Master Builder Photos by Stephen Candy Photography Members of new performing arts group Terra Nova PA took to the bandstand at Horsham Carfax on Saturday, December 20, to spread a little festive cheer to shoppers on the busiest shopping day of the year. The group braved the chilly conditions to sing a selection of Christmassy tunes ahead of the start of their new range of dance and show choir classes, which start in January. Principal Bethany Landskroner said: “There’s been a great atmosphere among the shoppers and we’re really grateful to our friends and supporters who have stood in the cold to cheer us on as we sang.” The group was joined by rising “Prince of Swing” star Nathanael, who is Bethany’s younger brother and was fresh from having supported Michael Bublé at his Birmingham NIA Arena concert. Terra Nova offer classes in dance and show choir singing for young performers aged 4-21. More information can be found at www.TerraNovaPA.co.uk.

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EVENT O F THE WEEK ViENNEsE CONCErT January 3

Horsham Music Circle show at the Drill Hall, Horsham at 3pm. Starring members of Horsham Symphony Orchestra led by Rachel Ellis with guest artists, Jill Elsworthy soprano, Helen Whittington soprano, James Kinsella tenor and dancers from Glynde Place. Tickets: adults £16, students £10, under 16s £3. Available at www.wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle.

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November 22 - January 9 Andy Housego’s exhibition ‘The French Connection’ takes place in Art Ache Gallery above Rachael’s Kitchen, Horsham, Carfax. Andy is coming over from France to join the gallery for the exhibition. For more information call Sally on 07500 220081.

December 31 Royal Air Force Association 665 Horsham & Storrington Branch hold a coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. All are welcome, please feel free to bring a friend. Needles Farm Buildings, Three Acres, Horsham. For enquiries, contact 01403 242277.

January 3 Starting at Hillier Garden Centre, Horsham at 10.30am. A 5.7 mile, mostly flat (some slopes and stiles) circular walk from Horsham to Sedgwick Park taking 2.5 hours. Refreshments and toilets in the cafe. Can be muddy. No dogs. For more information, call Jill 07780 701184.

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January 5 Southwater Local History Group meeting at 7.30pm at Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Andy Thomas will be presenting an illustrated talk entitled ‘Lewes and Bonfire Night’. Non-members welcome - £3 entry. For further information, call Jeremy on 01403 731247.

January 5 Meet at 9am at the Pulborough Recreation Ground car park, via New Place Road, and continue ahead into Link Lane. First right to recreation ground car park. Pulborough local walk, eight to 10miles, four to five hours. No dogs please. For more information, call Mike on 01798 874319.

January 6 Meet at the Steyning Health Centre at 11am for a stroll up to two miles long lasting 75 minutes taking in parts of Steyning, and the outskirts. Various routes, some small inclines. Toilets available in the Health Centre. For more information, call Linda on 01903 816865.

January 7 Open mic night, all players welcome, at the Queens Head, Barns Green. 8pm to 10pm on the first Wednesday of each month. Complimentary chips and a drink on the house for all performers.

January 10 At Pulborough Brooks from 11am – 3pm. Encouraging families to get closer to nature, learn new skills and make a contribution to nature conservation. A variety of tasks for five to 14 year olds (and parents and grandparents). Free, booking essential - telephone 01798 875851. Monthly every second Saturday.

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WOODCOT, SLEEPY HOLLOW, STORRINGTON £535,000 ‘Woodcot’ is delightfully situated within this highly regarded lane on the fringes of Storrington village. Internally, the property offers versatile accommodation retaining much charm and original features throughout, offering scope for modernisation or further extension. Features include: sitting room with open fireplace, dining room, two double bedrooms, third reception, utility

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bathroom and ground floor bedroom 2. The dining hall and separate lounge are both full of character with beamed ceilings and feature inset shelving and open fireplaces. The main front door is off the dining hall. To the side of the dining hall is ground floor bedroom one. To the other side of the utility area is a lobby with downstairs w.c., and a third reception room/study. Turning to upstairs, there are bedrooms three and four.

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2014 - A very good year for Horsham & District sport

Some of Horsham’s varied sporting success’s from the past year

Horsham’s Double Take at Pulborough Saturday 20th December, 2014 – London 3 South East League Pulborough 20 – 40Horsham Rugby Martin Read – Sports Reporter

orsham’s first half dominance proved too much for Pulborough, threeconverted tries quickly determining the outcome of the game despite Borough out-scoring the league leaders after the interval. Horsham attacked mercilessly straight from the off and with the wind behind them were unstoppable as Ben Pirt, Tom Johnson and Johnny Ordidge – rampaging home from the half way line - all posted tries, Tom converting three times. With Borough unable to gain much possession a cricket score beckoned until a breakaway try by Ollie Coombe-Tenant - converted by Tom Hoey – reduced the deficit.

But, Jamie Gibbs, fresh from a hat trick of tries in the previous game went over, Tom Johnson’s boot again obliging to give Horsham a 28-7 lead at the break. The second half was a different story. Josh Hulkham aggravated a previous shoulder injury and lay on the pitch for a long time awaiting an ambulance. Meanwhile, the game switched to a more sheltered, muddier pitch and with Horsham relaxing Borough came into their own, Tom Hoey converting a penalty. They might have scored again but crucially dropped the ball before another penalty fell short. Then Sean Tuhakaraina produced Horsham’s fifth, bonus point, try Tom Johnson again converting before Ollie Coombe–Tenant drove over, the kick going begging. Then, amid cries of ‘knock on’ Tom Johnson crossed the line in the corner before Ollie emulated for Borough, both kicks going astray, although some spectators adjudged Johnson’s differently, the game

ending 40-20 in Horsham’s favour. Horsham Head Coach Nick Stocker said: “As a local derby this was a potential banana skin but we played some good rugby in the first half, showing that we can score from different areas.” Horsham skipper Seth Wise described that half as: “The best 40 minutes of rugby anybody has played against us all season. Horsham blew us away, but in the second half they were just average.” With a personal tally of 20 points, Tom Johnson - yet to be on the losing side in Horsham colours – added: “Pulborough are no bad side as they demonstrated after the interval.” On January 3, Horsham, one point clear of Dartfordians, visit Watford against Fullerians in the third round of the Senior Vase before entertaining Park House in the league on the 10th, when 7th placed Pulborough visit bottom club Lewes. Horsham host Pulborough in the quarter final of the Bob Rogers Sussex Cup on the 24th.

Horsham cycling in the picture Cycling Martin Read – Sports Reporter Horsham Cycling celebrated their Christmas dinner and awards evening with an excellent turn out at the Rookwood Golf Club. In addition to the presentation of the various Time Trial Trophies, Ali Bruce won the Club Person of the Year award for his efforts in a number of events during 2014, including organising the Tour of Isle Wight weekend – and providing excellent cake baking for the four Reliability Trial rides. Robbie Calder took the award for the best article in Horsham Cycling’s quarterly Chain Line magazine, describing his epic 875 mile LEL trip – London to Edinburgh

Horsham cycling’s awards evening

and back to the capital in under 116 hours. During the evening £168 was raised for the Dave Rayner Fund, set up in 1996 to support young British cyclists pursuing their dreams

to become top class riders at home and abroad, champions Dave Millar and Adam Yates being early beneficiaries. Mike Ward won the prize of a SKODA racing jersey, presented to the Club via Station Garage, Broadbridge Heath, and signed by Great Britain two-time Olympic Gold medallist, Olympic Bronze medallist and five-time world champion - Ed Clancy MBE. Throughout the winter weekly tailor made Sunday morning rides, catering for riders of differing capabilities, continue from the Carfax, starting at 9am to a variety of destinations. Full information on Horsham Cycling activities and contact details are available at www.horshamcycling.co.uk.

Sporting Review of the year Dave Smith – Sports Editor Martin Read – Sports Reporter We are lucky to have a rich variety of good sport to savour in our area. It has been a memorable year: on the rugby field Horsham won the Bob Rogers Cup and, well placed for elevation, currently top the London SE3 table. And, back in that same league after winning every game in the Sussex echelon, Pulborough are now consolidating their position. Horsham Hockey ladies won the Sussex Cup again - and the indoor league - and the men are posting a serious challenge in their division of the South Premier League. Horsham’s Neil Boniface romped home for another Barns Green Half Marathon victory in addition to winning other races further afield. Horsham staged a highly successful county cricket festival, securing the immediate future of the iconic event and Roffey pulled off the Sussex Premier League title in style, a fantastic achievement. Horsham’s Michael Munday took the league bowling award for the third consecutive season, and, following back to back promotion, Billingshurst come into the top flight for the first time, giving us three local teams out of the ten in the Sussex-wide Premier League for next season. The saga of the new ground continued for Horsham FC with delays and complications causing frustrations for the club. On the pitch Horsham FC, after flirting with the relegation zone, finally finished a safe but slightly disappointing 16th, although that is a final position that they would gladly accept come next April given their current form. Horsham YMCA FC won the Sussex RUR Cup in May after a penalty shoot-out against East Preston; they also finished fourth in the Sussex County Division 1. Broadbridge Heath FC won promotion into the Sussex County Division 1 after finishing runners up in Division 2. YM are currently in the top half of the table while newly

promoted Broadbridge Heath sit mid table. Horse racing also put Horsham on the map when Sire de Grugy from Gary Moore’s Cisswood Stables won the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, and Gary’s son Ryan pulled off a major coup by carrying off the prestigious Melbourne Cup in front of a massive passionate full house of racegoers. Horsham Cycling enjoyed another great year of competition, tours and social activities and, nearing the club’s tenth anniversary, their Sunday morning rides from the Carfax have almost clocked up an astonishing 90,000 miles. Southwater based racing driver Jolyon Palmer has enjoyed another great year and, much to the delight of local fans, is heading for F1 competition. Robbie Calder set a Horsham Bowling Club record by winning all six of their finals in which he competed, while Pulborough and Billingshurst Bowls clubs both had successful summers. Our junior sport continues to impress with clubs such as Atlantis Swimming Club, Horsham Hawks Basketball Club and Horsham Gymnastics Centre all producing winning teams and individuals. Atlantis won their division and secured promotion to the Premier league, Hawks teams continued to impress, the under 12 teams run of having won every game since March 2013 has just come to an end. Horsham Gymnastics continue to shine having recently produced 15 regional Sports Acro champions that has added to Horsham Gymnastics Centre’s growing reputation as one of the leading clubs nationally. Our many junior football teams continue to thrive with clubs, large and small, turning out each week in all weathers. In addition our local schools have produced winners in show jumping, badminton, fencing and many more sports. Can 2015 keep the winning momentum going for our local sports people? Continue reading the District Post and all will be revealed!

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YM beaten by bears in dismal division one derby

Ollie Moore BB Heath (centre/blue) who scored goal number two for BB Heath, Luke Gedling and Dan Evans (right) for YM place Ollie Moore under pressure Photo by Clive Turner

Celebrations for Jack Page’s last minute goal

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Saturday December 20 – Ryman League Division One South Horsham 1 – 1 Walton & Hersham Football Martin Read – Sports Reporter

orsham’s Jack Page celebrated his one hundredth game for the Hornets with a dramatic goal five minutes into extra time, earning a valuable point. Gary Charman’s sicknessinduced absence gave an opportunity to Jahmahl King in his first game since returning from Hastings United, Horsham being otherwise unchanged. The Hornets were aggrieved when a controversial refereeing decision seemingly robbed them of an early breakthrough after Anthony Storey’s in-ducking corner looked to have been taken into the goal by the visiting keeper. With protests coming to nought, Walton rubbed salt into Hornet wounds with a goal after a quarter of an hour – an elu-

sive cross enabling Gareth Chendik to post the ball home beneath goal keeper Gareth Williams. That success invigorated Walton, necessitating Williams first to fend off a shot from Mensah and then scramble a 35 yard mule kick over the bar at full tilt. With the Hornets unable to seriously threaten the Walton goal Williams needed to produce another good save when Mensah attacked again. Trailing by the single goal at the interval Horsham came out positively in the second half, Tony Nwachukwu side-stepping the defence to test the opposition keeper with a good save maintaining Walton’s clean sheet. Then the woodwork was called into play, keeping out another Nwachukwu strike with the keeper helpless. In end to end play Walton retaliated, but Chendik’s touch was mercifully off target. Horsham, though, kept going with Nwachukwu again proving a handful, challenging the visitor’s defence, but to no avail. A red mist moment then opened the door for Horsham when the dangerous Mensah was sent off

Saturday December 20 - Sussex County League Div 1 Broadbridge Heath 2 - 0 Horsham YMCA

for violently reacting to a Woodford tackle. After Page came on as a replacement Horsham applied some pressure with a thwarted attempt and then a corner. Ten man Walton then resorted to time wasting with a lengthy substitution and a prolonged shirt changing routine until Hornet’s Napper latched onto a Nwachukwu supply, heading it for Page to sensationally back kick it into the roof of the net to the delight of home fans. Horsham were still not quite done but Williams’s booming free kick came just a little too late. Horsham remaining bottom, two points behind their nearest rival but with a game in hand, now enter a crucial phase in their endeavours to evade the disaster of relegation because of earlier postponements, Hornets have 12 games scheduled before the end of January. Horsham team: Williams, Hamilton, King, Storey, Gilbert, Woodford, Nwachukwu, Morley, Miller, Ampleford (Page 76), Smith (Napper 31). Unused subs: Akande, Bidgood, Blaney.

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Broadbridge Heath secured the local bragging rights and completed a league double over rivals YM, as they ran out 2-0 winners in a scrappy Division 1 encounter on Saturday. The visitors squandered two giltedged chances early on, before Heath striker Tiago Andrade struck to open the scoring right on the stroke of half time. Neither side really did enough to deservedly win a dismal encounter, but the hosts took their chances, and Ollie Moore’s header midway through the second period, secured his side the three points and their seventh win of the season. YM assistant manager Dean Potter commented: “As a spectacle it was probably one of the poorest games I’ve seen for a long time. There was no quality, but I don’t think that the pitch helped at all.

“I think it was just one of those games for us where we didn’t turn up and in derby games you’ve got to turn up. I think they’ve really only had one shot on goal in the first half and scored, and yet we could have been 3-0 up. Liam [Hunter] missed a big chance and Nick [Sullivan] also. “I think that we huffed and puffed and Taylor [Smith] came on and did well, but again they’ve probably had one chance in the second half. And that’s what’s killing us at the moment if I’m being fair; it’s in the two boxes, and especially conceding goals as a team. Everyone looks at the defence, but as a team we are not defending well and we’ve got to iron that out really. “Today, too many players didn’t turn up for us, and in derby games you need to have everyone firing because, and it’s a cliché, form doesn’t count in these sorts of games. The players are disappointed but we’re all disappointed, because you don’t want to be losing to Broadbridge Heath as a YM connection.” YM (4-2-3-1): Fox, Carden, Dugdale (c), Crane, O’Carroll (J. Brown 20), Gedling, Hibbert, Evans, Hunter (T. Smith 67), D. Sullivan, N. Sullivan. Unused Subs: Gannon, Hyett, Flack.

Horsham suffer a Christmas setback Saturday December 20th 2014 South League Premier Division 2 Marlow 4 Horsham Men 3 Hockey Martin Read – Sports Reporter For the second week running Horsham conceded early goals to lose a game they might have won and were unfortunate to come home without at least sharing the points. They started well, were denied a penalty flick in the opening minutes and had at least 65% of first half possession, but Marlow scored twice against the run of the play to lead 2-0 at the interval. A second half short corner, one of only two conceded by Horsham, enabled Marlow to go further ahead. But, a change of formation reinvigorated Horsham and they soon equalised, Matt Hough converting a short corner, John Burroughs jink-

ing past four opponents to knock in an excellent goal and Cerdic Atkinson levelling from a set piece. Marlow, though, benefited when the ball hit the foot of one of their players and Horsham stopped, convinced that the umpire would award a seemingly certain free hit, only for play to be waved on enabling Marlow to crash the decider into the roof of the net. Team Manager Al Campbell told the District Post: “We seem to be allergic to crossing the M4 – we’ve had three games north of there without gaining a single point! We’ve greatly improved our strike rate from short corners but it’s frustrating to return pointless when it could have been so different.” Going into the mid season break Horsham remain fourth on 24 points. On January 10th they have a home cup tie against Brighton & Hove, returning to league action with an away game against Ashford, Middlesex on the 17th.