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You must be Mad-ras! Man travels 350 miles to pick up a curry from Billingshurst The collection in Billingshurst

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The curry order from Billingshurst to Amsterdam

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Blue India restaurant and takeaway in Billingshurst took an order from deepest Netherlands on Thursday, February 12, with an order for curry travelling over 350 miles. The order for £41.30 was collected by Mr Lee on Thursday evening before he travelled back to Amsterdam to eat with his family. Belal Ahmed, from Blue India told

The District Post: “Mr Lee used to live near Billingshurst, and for the last six months he’s been in the Netherlands. He comes to collect a curry every three to four months.” The Indian restaurant are currently making plans to make a home delivery from Billingshurst to Amsterdam. Belal added: “That delivery could see us boasting one of the largest delivery radius’s in the country!” Mr Lee wrote to Blue India thanking them for the curry. He said: “ Cheers for the curry, put it in the esse (stove) ,warm it up and tuck in, here enjoying with my wife daughter and father in family house the Netherlands.

“We moved last year, we lived in UK near Billingshurst before, in fact our local curry house was Blue India.” Mr Lee loves living in the Netherlands and praised it as a great place to bring up children and praised the healthcare system, however he noted one major drawback, “you can't get a decent curry here!” Mr Lee said: “We get over that little problem and just export our s on a regular basis whenever I'm in the UK for work. “It usually travels by ferry to France and then by motorbike to Belgium and then into deepest Netherlands, on the German/Dutch border.”

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First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes Collyer’s students to the White House

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Politics and Law students and teachers from Collyer’s were recently welcomed at the White House by Michelle Obama, First Lady of the United States and Jenna, former president George W. Bush’s daughter. The pair surprised guests in the Old Family Dining Room, which is now open to the public for the first time in history. Three students from the Collyer’s group along with Helen Mayer-Dean, Head of Mercers’ House and Subject Leader for Law, and Sarah Hawen, Law teacher, shook hands and chatted with Michelle Obama and Jenna Bush, who kindly welcomed the first 150 visitors to

the opening. Michelle Obama told Law teacher Sarah Hawen: “It’s so nice to have you here. Surprise! What a good day to visit!” Helen and Sarah later said: “The First Law Ladies of Collyer’s had the privilege of meeting America’s First Lady! It was an exciting and unexpected honour. This was a memory making moment!” George Grammar Taylor, who studies A-level Law, said: “We waited 40 minutes in one of the White House rooms as security closed the doors. We did not expect at all for Michelle Obama to be there, I didn’t know what to do, I felt very under dressed!

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A-level Law student Claudia Sanchez-Ral also stated: “This is going to stay with us forever, not only shaking Mrs Obama’s hand and seeing the refurbished dining room but also being on national TV across 50 states!” Fellow Law student, Luke Rookwood, added: “I thought it was a privilege, she’s the most famous person I have met. It’s not every day you can say you’ve met Michelle Obama!” The students were hugely grateful to Senator John Boozman of Arkansas, Senator for the home state of Collyer’s Politics teacher, Nick Cowell, who made the visit to the White House possible.

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Council urges residents to support HMV to close Horsham refusal to develop BBH greenfield site doors next month The proposed development site in Broadbridge Heath

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There was huge relief last June when Horsham District Council refused an application to develop 165 houses and a care home on countryside to the north of Broadbridge Heath Village. Developers had applied to build on green fields to the north of the present village boundary, a site that is the village residents’ closest accessible countryside, a highly valued environment especially popular for dog walkers and nature lovers and the last piece of green field land in the whole of Broadbridge Heath Parish, given that the West of Horsham and other developments are building on all the non-flood plain land to the south. The developers have appealed to have the decision overturned and a public hearing will be held in front of a planning inspector beginning at 10am on Wednesday, March 4.

Broadbridge Heath Parish Council will be attending the hearing to argue strongly that the refusal should be upheld, and would urge members of the public that can attend to do likewise. To demonstrate the depth of feeling, the Parish Council is asking for a show of local public support on Saturday, February 28, at 12pm. People can meet at the entrance to the land in question (at the junction

of Sleets and Old Guildford Roads, RH12 3NH), where a photograph of the attendance will be taken and used as evidence of the strength of local feeling against the development at the appeal. This relates to planning application (DC/13/2408) for 165 houses, a 60 bed care home and associated staff housing on land north of Old Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex.

Serial arson attacks in Henfield Horsham Police are appealing for information after a series of arsons in the centre of Henfield. There have been eight reported small fires in Henfield since early November 2014 with the most recent being reported on February 16, 2015. The first incident occurred sometime between midnight and 7:50am on Saturday, November 1, where a wheelie bin was set on fire and completely destroyed outside Betfred in the High Street. A second fire, also reported on November 1, was starter after cones and cardboard were set alight in the car park at the rear of Barclays Bank. On November 15, a fire was reported in Caudle Street and on November 18, a notice board was set on fire at the bus shelter in the High Street. There were no reported fires in December however there have since been three fires where rubbish has been set alight in Henfield Library car park and another near a local hairdresser's. A bag of shoes left by some recycling bins was also set on fire Sussex Police are working alongside West Sussex Fire and Rescue

and PCSO Bryony Sparks said 'We believe these arsons are linked because they are so close in terms of location. We are really keen to hear from anyone who may have any information about these fires and are asking local residents to remain vigilant and report anyone acting

suspiciously in the area.' If you have any information about these incidents please email 101@ sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 215 of 16/02. Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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CCTV footage released of Broadbridge Heath shop robbers in action

Police have released CCTV footage of three men bursting into the One Stop Shop in Broadbridge Heath and robbing the staff. Shortly after 10pm on Sunday, January 18, the robbers struck at the One Stop shop in Billingshurst Road stealing a quantity of cash and cigarettes. As two women shopworkers were locking up to go home three men wearing dark clothing and with their faces covered burst through the door. The women, aged 46 and 32, were roughly pushed around by the intruders who ordered them to hand over several hundreds of pounds in cash and cigarettes.

The three men then fled, making off in a dark-coloured Peugeot car. Detective Sergeant Sian Harding said: "Although the women in the shop were not badly hurt this was a terrifying incident for them and we are determined to track down the offenders." Anyone who knows the robbers or who may have other information is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting serial 1225 of 18/01 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Alternatively they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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West Sussex staff begin Local ‘Dare to Care’ challenge residents Staff at the Sussex Community NHS Trust (SCT) have recently started their ‘Dare to Care’ challenge as part of the trust’s aim to deliver health services that care for the environment as well as people. Employees have been encouraged to sign up to help reduce waste and carbon emissions. Challenges can be as simple as printing double-sided, switching off lights or taking a walk during the workday. For those who are prepared to change their routine more significantly in the name of greener living, volunteers can also choose to take the bus to work instead of driving, buy a pot plant for their work space or even cut meat out their diet on Mondays. ‘Dare to Care’ is part of the trust’s sustainable healthcare strategy ‘Care Without Carbon’. It provides a way to cut costs, improve the well-

being of staff and patients as well as helping to reduce waste and emissions. Paula Head, chief executive at SCT, said: “As a responsible NHS trust, we want to encourage our dedicated staff to help us deliver healthcare in a greener and more environmentally responsible way. “By taking part in the Dare to Care challenge our staff can have some fun and work in a way that’s better for them, our patients, our community and the environment. “My dare is to reduce my car journeys and take more walks. I look forward to other staff joining me with their dares!” Staff (as well as patients) can take a dare at www.carewithoutcarbon. org and find some great tips for a greener lifestyle on top of news and updates on collective progress towards a greener NHS.

arrested for a range of crimes across the district

Woman killed in recent car collision named The woman who died after a collision in Patridge Green has been named. Alexis Howgill, 82, from Castle Lane, Steyning, who was the front seat passenger in a Jaguar X-type estate car which crashed on the B2135 Needs Hill at midday on Monday, February 9, died on Wednesday evening (February 11). Her 86-year-old husband re-

mains in a serious but stable condition at the same hospital. Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and ask anyone who saw what happened, or noticed the Jaguar being driven shortly before it left the road If you have any information, please email collision.appeal@ sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101, quoting Operation Rogate.

Numerous arrests have recently taken place throughout the district for a range of issues including burglary, attempted robbery and sexual assault. Following a number of crimes in Southwater, Sussex Police have arrested a 19-year-old local man who appeared in court on Wednesday, January 21, charged with a number of offences including burglary, theft, criminal damage and breaching bail. He pled guilty to a number of charges and has been bailed with conditions including not entering College Road, Southwater and with reporting conditions to Horsham Police Station. Police have also made an arrest following enquiries into an attempt to rob a bank in Horsham. The 26-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, January 24, on suspicion of an attempted robbery on Tuesday, December 9, at HSBC bank in West Street, Horsham and on suspicion of possession of cannabis. After a six day trial at Crown Court, another Horsham man was found guilty of sexual assault on two boys aged five and three at the time the offences took place in 2005 and 2013 respectively. The offender will remain in prison until the sentencing on Friday, February 20. A 34-year-old woman from Monks Walk, Upper Beeding was banned from driving for a year and given a community order after pleading guilty to refusing to give a blood alcohol sample, assaulting a police constable and failing to answer bail. Furthermore, a 61-year-old woman from Streetfield Road, Slinfold, was fined £250, with £200 compensation, a £25 victim surcharge, and £85 costs. She had pleaded guilty to being the owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that was dangerously out of control and had killed another dog. The courts made an order that the bull terrier should be put down.

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Care home celebrates the life of Forest students donate to World War II veteran Spitﬁre pilot Horsham Night Shelter

sexdown. Dickie Dore, Head Chef, worked with his team to prepare a delicious spread and John’s family put together a slide show of family photos. Mr Seabourne had served in 226 Squadron ﬂying unarmed Spitﬁres, carrying out dangerous aerial photographic reconnaissance over enemy territory for the RAF. He was eventually persuaded to

Forest pupils giving a cheque to Horsham Night Shelter

ollowing an event held at Forest School last December, where pupils wore their prized Christmas jumper or something equally seasonal to school, a signiﬁcant donation has been made to the Horsham Churches Night Shelter. The school were pleased to announce that they managed to raise £846.86, which was donated to

the charity on Wednesday, February 11. Pupils showed oﬀ a range of festive jumpers and spent time in their tutor groups discussing the work of the charity and thinking of others at Christmas. The Horsham Churches Night Shelter is a charity based in Horsham which supports the homeless throughout the winter months by providing food and shelter.

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Residents and staﬀ at Care South’s Sussexdown care home, Storrington, recently gathered to celebrate the life of World War II Veteran Spitﬁre pilot and longstanding resident of the home, Squadron Leader John Seabourne, alongside his family. The home hosted a party to remember John as part of his wish to say thank you to everyone at Sus-

write his wartime memoirs, a copy of which is held in the Imperial War Museum archives. Margaret Gordon, John’s daughter, said: “It was wonderful to be able to hold a celebratory tea party for Dad at Sussexdown, the care home where he took on an unexpected new lease of life. The wonderful team of carers that looked after him deserve a medal, as do the activities team, along with the catering, housekeeping and administrative staﬀ.” Heather Rogers, Home Manager at Care South’s Sussexdown care home, also stated: “It was wonderful to welcome John’s family into the home, to celebrate the life of such a remarkable man. Everybody here remembers John as a real gentleman and he was a very popular resident at the home. He had a great sense of humour and brightened up everyone’s day.” Whilst at Sussexdown, John was interviewed about his RAF days by an Imperial War Museum researcher, a recording of which is now stored in the Museum’s sound archives. John later worked and collaborated on a number of wellknown ﬁlms, including ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ in 1946 and ‘The Red Shoes’ in 1948.

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Multi-million pound West Sussex County Council freezes funding boost to create council tax for fifth year running hundreds of new school places across the county

undreds of new school places are to be created across West Sussex after the government announced a significant funding boost for the County Council. Just over £57 million is being provided following a review of school capacity. The County Council initially expected to receive £16,479,107 over the next couple of years, but recenty a capital grant allocation of £40,698,961 was announced, bringing the total amount of investment to £57,178,068 over the next three years. The extra allocations are specifically targeted at local authorities who are facing significant and unexpected increases in pupil numbers. The funding will support the provision of additional school places across all of the county. Jeremy Hunt, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, stated: “We are extremely pleased to see that the Department for Education (DfE) has recognised some of the chal-

lenges ahead for counties facing a growth in pupil numbers. “This funding will provide much needed capital resources to enable the provision of extra school places over the next three years. The additional money will allow us to plan ahead and make good investment decisions on how to provide the facilities we need for our children in the future. “At this stage, the exact details of how the money will be spent have yet to be finalised, but once we have all the information from the DfE we will be able to move forward with our planning for these extra places across the county.” The announcement has come not long after the news that Steyning Grammar School, Steyning, Pound Hill Junior, Crawley and Holy Trinity CE Secondary, Crawley were part of the 277 national schools that will have at least one of their buildings or blocks rebuilt or refurbished in the 2015-20 period. as part of the Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP2). Further details about this work are expected later in the year.

For the fifth consecutive year, West Sussex County Council has agreed to freeze its share of the council tax bill. The decision means residents will continue to pay £1,161.99 for a Band D property for all county services. Councillors also approved more than £500 million pounds worth of investment, as well as 138 million capital investments. The Future West Sussex Plan, a blueprint for what the authority will deliver over the next four years, was also approved. Michael Brown, West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet Member for Finance, said: “We are investing in our services to benefit residents, helping those who fall on hard times, and all whilst continuing to bear down on the burden of local taxation and coping with Government funding cuts. “This isn’t a budget about cuts, it’s a budget about investment for the future and it’s one that reflects prudent financial planning.” Key capital investment next year includes such plans as a £6.4 million investment in high-speed broadband across the county, £15 million in the Better Roads programme and a significant investment in infrastructure improvements. Louise Goldsmith, Leader of West Sussex County Council, said: “I tru-

ly believe this is a budget that supports the Council’s key priority areas of giving children the best start in life, supporting and growing our local economy and helping our older population to remain independent in later life at the same time as keeping as much money as we can in people’s pockets. “It’s also a budget that, despite

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Copsale Hall host annual Billingshurst primary school set up Bird Box Building event tea dance for local elderly residents The annual Bird Box Building event recently took place on Sunday, February 15, at Copsale Hall, Copsale. Participants came together to work on new bird boxes for their own gardens to help give more of the local wildlife suitable shelter. E v e r y person who took part was given kits containing all necessary tools, equipment and materials which were pieced and nailed together to make the birds new homes. Once their boxes had been completed, many rewarded themselves with a bacon butty and a hot drink before taking away their of their labour to hang in their gardens. Organisers extended their grateful thanks to local timber merchants Wenban-Smith, who gen-

erously donated all of the wood used for the occasion. Copsale Hall has served the community for over 100 years and has a very rich local history. First being used as a venue for workers to play football and cricket, it was later used as a working men’s club and was even temporarily used by the Armed Forces as a canteen for stationed Canadian troops during World War II. After the war, management was taken over by a local committee who organised a variety of activities including whist drives, socials and jumble sales. This an annual event which has been enjoyed by all ages from toddlers through to grandparents for many years. Be sure to keep an eye out for next year’s delve into local woodwork.

Billingshurst Primary School’s Year 6 pupils have conducted a World War II themed tea party for local elderly residents, some of whom lived through the war as children. The class has recently been studying the World Wars, with the idea for the event coming after they took a detailed look at the politics and social history of the period. Guests were invited to an after-

noon of tea, cakes and entertainment provided by the students. Jengers Craft Bakery in Jengers Mead, Billingshurst, also donated an assortment of buns and pastries whilst the children put on a performance including a sing-along. Mark Sheath, the owner of Jengers Craft Bakery, commented: “We were honoured to be involved in this event and play some part in helping the pupils to learn, under-

stand and mark the Second World War with our local residents. “It was a thoroughly entertaining afternoon with lots of singing and a nostalgic look-back at traditional tea dances.” Throughout the event, the children spoke to their guests about their memories of the War, providing an invaluable opportunity to hear from those with first-hand experience.

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The Oxford Junior Dictionary is busy replacing words like Catkin, Acorn, Buttercup and Oak, for ‘double-click’, ‘blog’ ‘chatroom’ and ‘hashtag’ one find a decent gardener? For a start, how much should a qualified and insured gardener charge? The Professional Gardener’s Guild suggests that £25 an hour be a minimum for the South East of the UK - £35 if you are working in London. Many professional garden agencies also say this is a fair price for what is supposedly a highly skilled profession. This covers the costs of machinery, tools, insurance, training, skills, knowledge as well as confidence the gardener knows what he

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Open ended promises Local boys ‘go blue’ for charity Nik butler @loudmouthman

Over the next few weeks certain words will begin to appear with an abundance that would put the spring arrival of crocuses to shame. Pledges, Promises, Manifestos and Priorities will begin to take centre stage in the daily lexicon of conversation over who votes where and why. The cause of this deluge of ideals is the upcoming General Election and with it the almost necessary need for clear lines to be drawn over what it will mean to place your vote with certain parties or independents. Up until recently the usual process for political manifestos prior to polling day were party conventions at which ideas and values are discussed, shared and voted upon. The resultant dogma is then assembled into a collection of statements which will form a large portion of promises to be made by candidates and spokesmen. Every party will insist that this is an open democratic process. Open that is providing you have paid for membership and attended the approved meetings; one might ask if anyone might wander in oﬀ the street and take part in those discussions. Certainly for one party; ‘The Something New’ party this is exactly what is occurring. Their manifesto; their ideals and promises are constructed through debate and votes that are apparently not limited to party membership, conference attendance, or approved committee

meetings. In place of the traditional convention centre dialogue is an online presence available to anyone with an Internet connection; which presumably includes those publically available at public Libraries. OpenPolitics is termed as an experiment in creating a collaborative political manifesto. It is part of the driving force behind the idea that political party ideals should be formed through public opinion. You can see the Manifesto as it is edited online at https://github.com/openpolitics and you can contribute by joining Github which is also free and requires only an email address. This is the crowdsourcing of consensus and whilst it may not have the reach of reality TV with overly simplistic ‘dial now to vote’ concepts it encourages discourse and a level of transparency of decisions which are quite literally unseen in any other parties manifesto creations. Whilst I am not a member, nor am I standing to represent them in May, I feel that in light of our Districts need for transparency in decisions making processes we would do well to pay close attention to something whose promises are open.

Two local boys have dyed their hair blue in celebration of raising £350 for vulnerable families with young children. Nathan and Connor Turner of Southwater undertook the charity project as part of their home education, organised by their mother, Paula. The boys chose to raise money for Home-Start Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex (CHAMS). The charity works with local families to help support issues such as neglect, illness, disability and bereavement. Commenting on her sons’ choice, Paula explained: “They liked the idea of a charity that supported local struggling families by sending a volunteer into the home.” Jaquie Thomas, the charity’s Fundraising Mangager, stated: “We

want to be able to meet the growing demand for our services, so support like this from our local community is vital. The amount that Nathan and Connor have raised will pay for three new volunteers to be fully trained, so they can help us reach even more families and children.” The boys’ project involved setting up a Lego-themed Minecraft server

which people were invited to join by making a donation. This was followed by a more traditional fundraising day at their home for friends and family. If you would like to ﬁnd out more about Home-Start CHAMS and opportunities to support them, you can call 01293 416327 or visit www. homestartchams.org.uk.

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HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010 Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been submitted to Horsham District Council, registered between 16th February 2015 and 20th February 2015 Please note the below list of applications advertised are only those we are required to do so by law. A full list of applications is available by visiting our website at www.horsham.gov.uk DC/15/0305 Linden House Chart Way Horsham West Sussex Proposed single storey roof extension to accommodate 12 residential new units, following the grant of Prior Approval (DC/14/2622) for change of use of Linden House to residential comprising 51 units. Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/0283 Horsham Golf Park Denne Park Horsham West Sussex RH13 0AX Variation of Conditions 6 and 7 of DC/09/0746 (Change of use of stud farm to golf course, re-configuration of existing golf course to form 18 hole course plus short course. Demolition of existing buildings and refurbishment and extension of existing clubhouse and extension to car park) to allow partial occupation of the development prior to the construction of the additional car parking spaces and cycle storage. Reason for Advert: Major Development, Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/14/2407 Land South of Beckley Farm Coltstaple Lane Horsham West Sussex Proposed creation of a small scale private equestrian yard - Five stables and sand school, revised application further to DC/14/1645 Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building, DC/15/0083 Church Centre Causeway Horsham West Sussex RH12 1HE Replacement of concrete slab pathway with tarmac and installation of rubber speed humps and speed restriction signage (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/0082 Church Centre Causeway Horsham West Sussex RH12 1HE Replacement of concrete slab pathway with tarmac and installation of rubber speed humps (Full Planning) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/0325 Land East of Little St Marys The Street Bramber West Sussex Amended proposals for construction of a new dwelling (Previous approval reference BM/26/99) Reason for Advert: Conservation Area. DC/15/0299 Vine Cottage 55 East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QJ Demolition of existing converted garage and its single storey link building to main cottage together with open framed carport to the east. Erection of one and half storey extension on east elevation (Full Planning)

Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0298 Lavender Cottage Henfield Common North Henfield West Sussex BN5 9RL To replace a 15 year old gas central heating boiler with a more efficient one and resite the flue to a safer area Reason for Advert: Listed Building DC/15/0302 Lavender Cottage Henfield Common North Henfield West Sussex BN5 9RL To replace a 15 year old gas central heating boiler with a more efficient one and resite the flue to a safer area (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/0280 The Cock Inn Worthing Road Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9HG 2no free standing single sided post mounted signs Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/0292 1 School Hill Storrington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4NA Three timber fascia boards and one A frame advertisement board Reason for Advert: Listed Building, Conservation Area, DC/15/0001 The Cowshed Nowhurst Lane Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3PJ Proposed rear extension, replacement front door and screen set and provision of 1No. section of wall infill Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building, DC/15/0002 The Cowshed Nowhurst Lane Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3PJ Proposed rear extension, replacement front door and screen set and provision of 1No. section of wall infill Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0307 Church Corner Cottage Fulfords Hill Itchingfield Horsham West Sussex RH13 0NX Proposed alterations to existing outbuilding, demolition of existing lean-to roof structure and erection of single storey timber structure attached to existing outbuilding of similar height. Removal of trees within conservation area (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building, Conservation Area. DC/14/2606 Broadbridge Heath Development Parcel 5 Churchill Way Broadbridge Heath West Sussex

Reserved matters application for the development of 51 residential units, including 10 affordable housing units (20%), the creation of public and private amenity space, incidental public open space, internal circulation routes, landscaping and associated works Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building, DC/14/2606 Broadbridge Heath Development Parcel 5 Churchill Way Broadbridge Heath West Sussex Reserved matters application for the development of 51 residential units, including 10 affordable housing units (20%), the creation of public and private amenity space, incidental public open space, internal circulation routes, landscaping and associated works Reason for Advert: Major Development, DC/14/2509 Land Adjoining Blackthorne Barn Marringdean Road Billingshurst West Sussex Application for a proposed Minor Material Amendment to Planning Permission DC/13/2379 (The erection 50 dwellings together with associated highway works, parking,landscaping and open space provision) to increase the ridge height of plots 1-8, 26-28, 33,34 and 40 Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building, DC/14/2509 Land Adjoining Blackthorne Barn Marringdean Road Billingshurst West Sussex Application for a proposed Minor Material Amendment to Planning Permission DC/13/2379 (The erection 50 dwellings together with associated highway works, parking,landscaping and open space provision) to increase the ridge height of plots 1-8, 26-28, 33,34 and 40 Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/0268 Land East of Manor Close Henfield West Sussex Reserved matters application for 102 residential dwellings together with associated landscaping, open space and access (pursuant to outline DC/13/1266) Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/0124 Prewetts Mill Worthing Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1ST Demolition of existing building and erection of extra care assisted living accommodation including communal facilities and car parking (58 selfcontained units) Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/0256 Lamina Dielectrics Station Works Myrtle Lane Billingshurst West Sussex Application for a proposed Minor Material

Amendment to planning permission DC/14/1167 (which permitted redevelopment of the site to provide a mixed-use development comprising 12 dwellings and B1a commercial units, together with associated car parking, amenity space, access and landscaping with a variation to conditions 2, 4, 21 and A of planning permission DC/13/1346) to allow amendments to house types in terms of height, footprint and external appearance Reason for Advert: Major Development. DC/15/0309 Vine Cottage 55 East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QJ Demolition of existing converted garage and its single storey link building to main cottage together with open framed carport to the east. Erection of one and half storey extension on east elevation (Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0282 Premier House Queen Street Horsham West Sussex RH13 5AD Erection of 10 units (10 x 2 bedroom) adjoining Premier House with associated refuse store, cycle store and reconfigured car parking Reason for Advert: Major Development. SOUTH DOWN NATIONAL PARK APPLICATIONS Amberley PC Site Address: Amberley Castle Station Road Amberley Applicant Name: Mr David Matthews Case No: SDNP/15/00577/LIS (LB) Proposal: The total footprint will remain unchanged under the proposals to improve the staff and kitchen facilities, and create more effective use of the existing outbuildings.The proposals include alterations to the ground floor only. We also seek to replace the two dilapidated, modern in style, timber sheds located in the enclosed garden with new high quality timber sheds to cover the same footprint with a sympathetic design to replicate Gothic features depicted around the castle (Listed Building Consent) Amberley PC Site Address: Amberley Castle Station Road Amberley Applicant Name: Mr David Matthews Case No: SDNP/15/00576/FUL (LB) Proposal: The total footprint will remain unchanged under the proposals to improve the staff and kitchen facilities, and create more effective use of the existing outbuildings.The proposals include alterations to the ground floor only. We also seek to replace the two dilapidated, modern in style, timber sheds located in the enclosed garden with new high quality timber sheds to cover the same footprint with a sympathetic design to replicate Gothic features depicted around the castle (Full Planning)

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Horsham Microbiz returns for its 13th year

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Photos by Toby Phillips Photography Horsham Microbiz, one of the most popular and well attended business networking events in the South East, is being held this year on Saturday, March 14, in The Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, from 10am to 4pm. Aimed at all small businesses and a treasure trove of information for startup businesses, it has everything local businesses need to develop and grow their plans in one place, on one day. Organised by Horsham District Council, Microbiz is one of the most hotly anticipated events in the business calendar. It is free to visit (and visitors don’t need to book beforehand), there’s an abundance of expertise and free advice on offer and in the region of 40 different

exhibitors to engage and network with, each one carefully selected because they offer products or services that every small business will benefit from. This is the thirteenth Horsham Microbiz event and, as it’s only held once a year, for those owning or running a small business or thinking of starting a business, it is an event not to be missed. Microbiz also has a full programme of free business seminars running throughout the day which are available to pre-book online. For further information about Horsham Microbiz 2015 email business.development@horsham.gov. uk, visit www.horshammicrobiz. co.uk or call 01403 215542.

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Following the successful event last March, the CAMRA North Sussex Equinox Beer & Cider Festival returns to the Drill Hall in Horsham, March 28-29. To add some extra spice this year, two special beers have been brewed for the event by the North Sussex branch members, with the girls challenging the boys. The girls chose to celebrate the arrival of Spring with a light beer, and have come up with Tempus Fugit, a classic light, hoppy beer that is currently so popular. The boys, meanwhile, have gone darker and heavier with a warming Winter ale called Smokin’Choc Porter, infused with chilli and chocolate. North Sussex branch members have offered their thanks to the Kissingate Brewery and King Beer for their help with the brewing. Which beer will be more popular, and which team will ending up with the bragging rights? The beer list will have over 50

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Learn to play at Horsham Piano Centre The fourth national Learn To Play Day will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2015, (with some venues also participating on Sunday 22) and it promises to be the biggest one ever. Horsham Piano Centre on Queen Street will be taking part offering a free lesson on a musical instrument. The UK musical instrument industry charity, Music For All, has once again been working hard with its partners: The Musicians’ Union, the Take it away scheme, Rockschool and Musicradar.com, instrument manufacturers, music shops and venues to create and deliver a day that inspires everyone to join in an amazing musical learning experience and opportunity. Jools Holland, Patron for the charity, said: “Whether you used to play or whether you have always wanted to play, this is the day for you. I am delighted to help Music for All in their quest to inspire more people to participate in music making, either for the first time or to return to playing after having lapsed.” Full details of the event can be found at www.learntoplayday.com or just call Horsham Piano Centre on 01403 254223.

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Bring out the Bucks Fizz More than thirty years after they stormed charts across the globe with a string of hits, Cheryl, Mike and Jay will be at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham, on Friday, 22 May, as part of their latest tour. The band are once again set to play across the world with a 70-date World Tour, to remind everyone that there is more to Cheryl, Mike & Jay formerly of Bucks Fizz than just ‘Making Your Mind Up’. Despite the fact that Bobby will not be attending, Cheryl believes that this will not be an issue, stating: “Having performed several gigs with our friend Stephen Fox, Mike, Jay and I realised that people expect to see four on stage when they see Fizz, so we are delighted to introduce Bobby McVay as our guest singer for the tour.” Bandmate Jay agreed, adding: “As a four

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piece, the songs will be heard as they were intended to be heard, with four voices rather than three and the dance routines will have the full effect again.” With an album of new studio material and single releases in the pipeline, the future is looking extremely

bright for Cheryl, Mike & Jay formerly of Bucks Fizz. The prospects are bubbling over as Cheryl excitedly declares: “New representation, new tour, new singer, new merchandise, maybe a new album... A new beginning! Whoop whoop!” Like a good champagne, their performances have matured, and they still manage to hold all the fun, vitality and passion for performance of the record breaking tours of the 1980’s. The event will take place on Friday, 22 May, at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham. To book tickets, please ring 01403 750220 or visit www. thecapitolhorsham. com.

Awna Teixeira takes the stage at The Hawth Studio On Thursday, March 26, The Hawth Studio, Crawley, will proudly be welcoming Portuguese-Canadian multi-instrumentalist Awna Teixeira to the district. Awna began her musical career in 2001 performing all over North America and writing songs with a variety of bands before joining Po’Girl, one of Canada’s h a r d e s t working international touring acts, back in 2005. Over the course of her time with Po’Girl, she spent her time on creating five albums and seven years of solid touring in 15 different countries, playing between 200 and 250 shows a year. During this period, Awna also released her first solo album, ‘Where the Darkness Goes’ in 2012, her EP ‘Thunderbird’ in 2013 and is now releasing her second solo album, ‘Wild One’, and bringing the tracks from the album to The Hawth Stu-

dio. On her solo tour of the UK and Netherlands, Awna received amazing ﬁve-star reviews and was called the next “undisputed Queen of Roots Music.” With her fantastic song-writing ability and compelling stage presence, Awna has been likened to such legends as Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. G i v i n g her performance top honours in their review, American Roots UK wrote: “It is safe to say there is no one else quite like Awna, with her quirky take on roots music that combines highlonesome ‘hillbilly’ music with folk and probably more than a nod to her Portuguese roots, the only addition that can really explain this unique rootsy amalgamate of beautiful sounds.” Tickets: £15. To book your tickets call The Hawth Box Oﬃce on 01293 553636 or visit www.hawth. co.uk.

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Sing your heart out as Dreamboats & Miniskirts arrives in Crawley

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SECRET LOVE 8 March 7.30pm To celebrate the 90th Birthday of the Hollywood icon Doris Day, acclaimed jazz singer and West End actress Claudia Morris performs with this critically acclaimed show dedicated to her idol. This summer a sensational new musical is set to showcase the greatest hit songs of the 60s. Dreamboats & Miniskirts, the sequel to the sellout Dreamboats and Petticoats, arrives in The Hawth, Crawley, from Tuesday, April 7 – Saturday, April 11. Since its premiere in Bromley in 2009, Dreamboats and Petticoats has become a musical phenomenon, having played to more than two million people across the UK. After the original performance, inspired by Universal’s multi-million selling album series, found

such great success, the creative team have once again reunited for the sequel. It’s 1963, and the world is changing. Bobby and Laura’s single ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ is only half a hit. Norman and Sue have settled down to non-marital bliss and parenthood, with Ray and Donna seemingly blissfully happy. Dreamboats and Miniskirts is written by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the team behind Goodnight Sweetheart, Birds of a Feather, The New Statesman, Shine on Harvey Moon, Save the Last Dance

Songwriting legend stops by West Sussex

Legendary songwriter and former front man of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics, Paul Carrack returns to the road and heads to The Hawth this March. With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvellously soulful voice is known to millions around the world and he’s undoubtedly a key ﬁgure in British pop. Rain Or Shine is the swift successor to 2012’s chart album Good Feeling, which produced such radio favourites as the title song and ‘Time To Move On.’ It’s the latest in Carrack’s line of distinguished solo releases, which since 2000 he’s made for his own Carrack-UK label. Once again he’s blending new compositions, including Stepping Stone, Life’s Too Short and the ﬁrst single That’s All That Matters To Me,

with hand-picked covers of such soul and pop gems as If Loving You Is Wrong, Losing You and three songs recorded by one of Paul’s musical heroes, Ray Charles. Paul is a hugely popular recording and touring artist, one of the most in-demand voices and songwriters of his generation and the creator of a catalogue of household hits. But beyond all that, Carrack just loves making music, and now it’s your chance to see him live. Don’t miss this chance to see Paul Carrack live – book now! The show takes place on Wednesday, March 4, at 7.30pm at The Hawth, Crawley. Tickets priced £31.25 (plus a number of higher priced Gold Tickets) are available from The Hawth box oﬃce on 01293 553636 or you can book online at www.hawth.co.uk.

For Me and of course, Dreamboats and Petticoats, and is produced by Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansﬁeld in association with Universal Music. Featuring hits such as ‘Twist & Shout’, ‘Handy Man’, ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘One Fine Day’ Dreamboats and Miniskirts is happiness guaranteed. Tickets will cost £31 Tuesday to Thursday, £33 Friday and Saturday evening, £25 Wednesday and Thursday at 2.30pm, and £30 Saturday 2.30pm. To book your place, call The Hawth Box Oﬃce on 01293 553636 or visit www.hawth.co.uk.

A day of dance at The Hawth Coming Saturday, 14 and Sunday, March 15, Crawley Arts Development presents Forward Motion, its annual celebration of dance. Featuring many local dance schools and a huge variety of dance styles, performers from across the district will be hitting the stage in an show full of high-energy movement and the wealth of amazing talent in the area. If past performances are to go by, this year it is set to astound once again. From Irish to street, ballet to tap, Egyptian to contemporary, there is sure to be something here for everyone to enjoy. This year, the dance groups set to entertain are Fi-Steps, S A Academy, Yall Ya Banet, The O’Brien School of Irish Dance, KC’s Dance, Sway, Fame, Roshe, T D Academy, Tap Cats, The Ace Academy , Dancing Roses, Inspire Academy of Dance, Cheneler School of Dance, Stagecoach, Pound Hill Dance Club, Euphoric, Louise Ryrie, UK Dance. This much-loved show is a vibrant display of colour and always draws hugely supportive and enthusiastic audiences who enjoy every moment. If you are life-long lover of dance you should book tickets now for this fantastic show as tickets always sell out fast. Tickets cost £10 or £9 with a discount. To book please call The Hawth Box Oﬃce on 01293 553636 or book online at www.hawth.co.uk.

MAGIC A KIND OF QUEEN Friday 13 March 8pm The first and still arguably the best tribute to Queen, perform all of Queen’s greatest hits completely live in their latest show for 2015.

CLASSIC LEGENDS OF ROCK & FOLK Saturday 14 March 7.30pm Do not miss this classic line up in one night at The Capitol. Martin Turner & His Band plays the music of Wishbone Ash. Carl Palmer & His Band perform Emerson Lake & Palmer and more. Plus, The Strawbs are live with their unique sound that has made them Britain’s most successful international progressive folk-rock band.

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EVENT O F THE WEEK

EXTREME JUMBLE! Saturday 7th March Cowfold Village Hall … from 1-3 pm.

HORSHAM FOLK CLUB BARN DANCE March 14

Admission 20p adults, children free

The Horsham Folk Dance Club hold a Barn Dance every 2nd Saturday of the month at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre from 7.30pm to 10.00pm.Come and join us for a fun evening of dancing, no partner and no experience needed .Cost £4 but ﬁrst evening free. For more information contact Jean on 01403 266457.

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT

April 18 Hope for Emily charity quiz night at Roffey Cricket Club, Crawley Road, Horsham, RH12 4HE. 6-8 people per team, entry is £5 per person with pudding auction and raffle. To book email hope4em@aol.com. Raffle prizes include a luxury hamper and lots more.

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March 20 Kezia Noel-Paton is a retired GP from Horsham. Her work was exhibited in last year’s pop-up gallery in Swan Walk. Exhibition runs until March 20, from 10am-5.30pm. Sunday 10am-4pm. Art Ache Gallery within Rachael’s kitchen 38 Carfax

CAT HOMING SHOW

March 8 Cats Protection Horsham & District Branch, together with Crawley branch, will be holding a Homing Show at Broadbridge Heath Village Centre, Wickhurst Lane from 11am – 2pm. Refreshments will be available, plus there will be other cat related goodies on sale. Entry is free but donations warmly received.

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ART EXHIBITION

March 7 St Mark’s Church, North Heath Lane on at 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale from the Music Circle direct on 01403 252602; in person from Horsham Museum; online from WeGotTickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle;and on the door.

March 11 Trafalgar community infant school will be holding a nearly new sale of baby and children’s toys, clothes and equipment. The sale takes place from 2-3.30pm. £1 adult admission, £10 to have a table. .

February 27 Cabaret style evening in Christ’s Hospital’s ‘jazz club’. Performances by some of their ﬁnest jazz musicians led by Steve Titchener, Andy Crompton, Mornington Lockett, Rachel Taylor and others. In the theatre at 8pm. Contact 01403 247434. Adults £8, concessions £7, friends £6.

• Left at the village hall 9am – 12pm on Fri 6th March 7 by Judy Penhaligon 01403 865500 / • Collected penhudsons@aol.com Cowfold Village Hall from 1pm• Brought to the Hall after 10am on Saturday 7th 3pm. 20p admission for adults, children free. will Any offers ofcome assistance onin the day would beTables gratefully received, either for setting up (11am-1pm), or selling. include toys, clothes, books. bricDonations of and cakes for refreshments would be most welcome. a-brac refreshments. Money Moneywill raised will help support St. Peter’s St. ChurchPeter’s raised help support Church.

February 28 How can humanists get along with religious groups? A talk and discussion by Simon Clare who runs Horsham Skeptics in the Pub. At The Church Centre, Causeway, Horsham at 1pm. For more information, visit www.horsham-interfaith.org.uk/ events.php

PIANO MASTERCLASS

March 1 William Fong is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, a professor at the Royal Academy of Music and head of keyboard at the Purcell School. Workshops for all Christ’s Hospital piano pupils followed by a short piano recital. In the Court Room 11.30am-5pm. All tickets £5, book on 01403 247434.

LIFE DRAWING COURSE

March 4 – April 1 Course exploring capturing the structure and proportion of the human form, in a short period of time. Claire encourages students to enjoy the freedom and spontaneity of drawing whilst including proportion, movement and faces. Mannings Heath, Wednesday 10am2pm. £77, contact 07973410111.

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“I would like to begin in welcoming in the spring. It is an exciting time of year where the fresh flourish of growth on the trees and plants start making an appearance and spring bulbs brighten the day with their bold, abundant colours. A new season often means lots to look forward to and fresh exciting plans, with which I would like to welcome you to our first ‘Gardening Corner’. Within the upcoming issues you will find details for your diaries of our events and plant workshops, seasonal tips for the garden and special offers and helpful advice on a range of plants.

We are open seven days a week so come for a browse or enjoy a cup of tea on our terrace in the sunshine. Here at Birchfield Nursery, there has been a lot of change, with more plans for this coming year to look forward to. We grow and supply top quality plants to the wholesale and retail markets with over 500,00 plants in stock and 3,500 different varieties to choose from. We welcome everyone to come and visit, even if it is to answer a gardening query, we are happy to assist and we are confident that we can fulfil all your garden requirements.

I wish you a happy springtime ahead and welcome you to read on to find out all the exciting things to look forward to with us this year ...” Jack Dunckley Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AB Tel: 01273 494058 www.birchfieldnursery.com

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Prepare your garden for SPRING Come and put a skip in your step at our

Spring Fair at Birchfield Nursery Sunday 26th April 10 am to 4pm Browse round our many stalls offering tasty food, crafts and giftware Flower arranging demonstrations from Chez Fleur throughout the day

(Limited space so book in advance £5 a session)

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More frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for spending more time in the garden. Its time to get busy transplanting your seeds, planting summer bulbs and vegetable plants and a general tidy up around the garden. Now the days are getting dryer and temperatures are gradually increasing, open up the greenhouse and conservatory doors - let in the fresh spring air and allow to circulate!

Continue to deadhead winterflowering bedding plants such as pansies and cyclamen. Pansies in particular will carry on to produce flowers in the spring if attended to frequently.

If you are itching to get in the greenhouse and have an abundance of ideas for adding colour to your borders this year, now is the time to sow hardy annuals. In mild areas you can sow directly outside, but for best results and to protect from the odd lingering frost, sow indoors into pots or modules for trans-planting later.

For those of you who are lucky not to have had your Daffodils pop up before the spring with the mild spells we have experienced, exploit their bold displays while they last! As they fade, deadhead the flowers but allow the foliage to die down naturally. This builds up the nutrition stores in the bulb for the following year.

Sweet peas can be sown outside this month. If you don’t have a warm, sunny wall for them to grow up, plant out in pots. Remember to provide plenty of support for them grow up as they can get a little out of hand as they start to grow!

Keep on top of weeding of young seedlings that appear in the borders. Pesky bugs such as aphids and scale can multiply rapidly during mild spells. Remove infestations early by hand to prevent the problem escalating. Downy mildew and black spot on perennials and bedding plants can be a problem this time of year so remove any infected leaves and destroy badly affected plants to reduce the risk of it transporting. Enjoy the spring for the abundance of colourful bulbs and bright blue skies that it brings, with fresh growth and plenty more colour to look forward to in the weeks ahead.

With warmer temperatures comes the arrival of weeds and pests to the garden.

If you have not already done so, now is the time to cut back ornamental grasses and other perennials that were left for winter interest growth. However be careful of the spring bulbs around in your borders when doing so!

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Chaenomeles are thorny deciduous shrubs which come into their own this time of year. The fresh leaf buds begin to form along their stems but

it is the flowers that take the show. Known as the ‘Japanese Quince’ they produce fragrant yellow fruits which can be used in jellies and preserves.

Chaenomeles x superba ‘Crimson and Gold’ - ‘Japanese Quince’

Erysimum can be annuals or woodybased perennials, producing dense

Amelanchier are wide spreading

racemes of fragrant flowers. The species

deciduous trees or shrubs. They produce

‘Bowles Mauve’ is a bushy, semi-

purple fruits and often good autumn

evergreen perennial with almost dark

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grey foliage and bold purple flowers that

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have a sweet scent.

snowy white flowers in abundance.

Amelanchier lamarkii - ‘Juneberry’

Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ ‘Perennial Wallflower’

Come for a browse around the nursery and on your visit, enjoy a cup of tea or slice of cake in our coffee shop. Now open Thursday to Sunday Kidders Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AB Tel: 01273 494058

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Design Principles from Jack

Get involved with our Garden Design Competition

It is always an exciting challenge to be tasked with creating designs and coming up with inspirational ideas for gardens of all shapes and sizes. Whatever the style of a plot, there are important factors which determine how it works as an environment, and fundamentally as a design; and these elements are known as design principles. One of the most useful and important of all design elements are the use of lines. Whether they’re curved, straight, horizontal or vertical, strong lines can draw your eye into the landscape, directing where one looks and where they go. Strong lines are softened by the use of plants, but noticeably there has been a trend for the bold, impactful and contemporary feel for demand of gardens of recent.

We are giving our readers and all you green-fingered gardeners an opportunity to show off your own design flair this summer with our garden design competition. Send us a clear picture of your garden, and which category best describes its style from our list. Provide a brief description of what you have implemented into your outside space and what you love about spending time in your horticultural seclude.

A successful garden combines lots of textures, often to achieve repetition, contrast, balance and unity. The textural appeal of plants is found in their leaves and often evoke sensual responses as an invitation for us to touch and feel.

The closing date for entries is Friday 18th August 2015 and a winner will be chosen by Jack Dunckley on Friday 14th September 2015.

Smooth, bold Hostas paired with ornamental Hakonechloa grasses with their finer wisps of leaves make a classic combination I feel.

The lucky winner will receive a complimentary site visit from Jack and two free sessions of garden maintenance to tidy your garden for the Autumn, worth £300.00, carried out by our landscaping team.

Form is a very important element in a garden and without it, the whole ambiance can become confusing and nonchalant. The shape of plants and other objects in the garden work by grouping these together in displays in order to divide space, enclose areas and provide architectural interest.

Choose one of the following categories that best describes your garden

Trained, rounded forms such as Box (Buxus sempervirens) or evergreen shrubs (Taxus baccata, Elaeagnus x ebbingeii) add definition and stability to a mixed border. Repeated, narrow verticals of flowering perennials (Digitalis purpurea ‘Alba’ / Verbena bonariensis) also add stability above the undulating rhythm of the mounded forms beneath and behind.

Shade Garden Themed Garden Traditional Garden

Semi-small trees also achieve this effect, Betula utilis ‘Jaquemontii’ and Photinia ‘Red Robin’ being my particular favourite to draws the eye up, making use of the external space above.

Modern / Contemporary Small garden / best efficient use of space

Scale or proportion is the size relationship of one object to another. A large specimen tree will look out of place in the middle of a small patio. Always consider the ultimate size of a tree and any plant before planting, for in the long term, it can not only disrupt the environment it’s been given, it will look out of place and unsightly and become more hassle than its worth.

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If you would like further advice or inspirational ideas for your own garden, we offer free design consultations.

 Please clearly state your name, address, telephone number and email if applicable. Please note that Send your entries to: it will not be possible to ‘Garden Design Competition’ return any photos that are Jack Dunckley’s Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AB Or email them to: Landscaping@birchfieldnursery.com submitted

Visit us at the nursery or give us a call to arrange a free site visit today Telephone: 01273 494058 Email: Landscaping@birchfieldnursery.com

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Bethune Road, Open day, February 28, 1.30pm £350,000 This much improved and extended three bedroom semidetached home is perfect for a young, growing family. Perfectly located within walking distance of Horsham train station as well as both Forest and Millais Schools. This well presented home offers a great deal of space having benefited from a ground floor single story extension in 2011 which has boosted the living accommodation. The kitchen in particular is certainly the hub of the home and offers attractive modern white units with contrasting worktops, along with space for a range style cooker and washing machine as well as a built in dishwasher. There is also ample room for a dining table and access to the rear garden through large French doors which leads seamlessly onto a decking area. On the other side of the house there is a generous sitting room which boasts an attractive feature fireplace and bay window. A set of double doors lead from here to a cosy snug which is ideal for reading a book or catching up with the newspaper. Again there are set of double doors which lead from here to the garden and decking. Finally, on the ground floor there is a modern white bathroom complete with shower fitted over the bath. On the first floor there are three good size bedrooms the master of which hosts a small en-suite shower room. The second bedroom offers a bay window and fitted wardrobes, which takes care of storage, while the third bedroom comfortably fits a single bed. Call Mayhew Estates on 01403 276 777 to book your place on the open day.

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Village home with vast rural grounds A Summer Place, Crays Lane, Thakeham £1,100,00 ‘A Summer Place’ was individually built in 2002 to a high standard, set in beautiful surroundings of rural Thakeham village occupying approximately 7.7 acres including a 4 acre paddock and three stable blocks. Internally, the property is immaculately presented with delightful outlook over the surrounding gardens and woodland area. Features include: sitting room with feature woodburner, superb fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, dining area, three good sized bedrooms with en-suite to main bedroom and family bathroom. There is also scope to extend the current dwelling with planning permission approval, plans of which are available for inspection. Accommodation comprises a wide entrance porch with solid oak timber with brick hearth pillars and dwarf wall with flagstone base and solid timber door with glazed side panels to the reception hall with ceramic tiled floor. There is a cloakroom with low level w.c., wash hand basin, half tiled walls and ceramic floor. The sitting room features a wide fireplace, slate hearth brick and rendered breast with brick coining, substantial wood burning stove with oak bresumer, wide twin opening casement doors to patio and beautiful outlook over garden, open plan to the kitchen/dining room with a kitchen area which is attractively fitted with a range of light units with roll topped laminated work-

surface including complete range of cupboards and drawers, four oven twin hob and hotplate oil fired Aga with twin electric hob, single drainer one and a half bowl ‘Carron ‘ sink unit, good range of eyelevel cupboards, built-in fridge and freezer in matching units, built-in dishwasher, dual aspect. The dining room has casement doors to patio and garden and is dual aspect. Next, the utility room is fitted with a range of matching units to kitchen with deep bowl single drainer ‘Carron’ sink unit, laminated worksurfaces, range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, space for fridge, good range of eye-level cupboards and base units, oil fired boiler for central heating and hot water on timer control, cloak hanging space, stable door to garden with aspect to front. The inner hall has access to roof space with loft ladder, twin built-in cupboards, one airing with copper cylinder tank and one shelved. There are three bedrooms, the main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and shower room with panel enclosed bath, shower and shower screen, wash hand basin, w.c., fully tiled walls and floor and window. The family bathroom has fully tiled walls and floor, panel enclosed bath with shower unit and shower screen, wash hand basin, w.c. and heated towel rail. Outside, the property is approached by a long sweeping gravelled entrance drive via twin opening five bar gates providing a large

area for parking and turning for many vehicles, space for caravans, boats etc. The gravelled driveway leads to a further large gravelled area with further space for parking, turning and storage with twin bay double garage with opening doors, power and light, aluminium framed greenhouse, workshop/storage shed with twin doors. The gardens form a particular and most attractive feature of the property extending to the rear and side, facing east and south with substantial areas of lawn with large patio area adjoining the house leading onto substantial areas of woodland filled with bluebells and daffodils in the appropriate seasons. There are numerous outside lights, power points and water, whilst to the northern end of the land is a good paddock of approximately 4 acres with reasonably level ground, well enclosed boundaries with hedgerow and fencing. The whole offers an excellent degree of seclusion and privacy with superb riding and links. The stable yard has three stables with concrete wash down and caravan storage. This is a rarely available opportunity to purchase a property in a lovely setting with a plot extending to approximately 7.7 acres. There is planning permission with the property to extend and add more bedrooms. Planning number with Horsham District Council is DC/14/2563. For more information or to arrange a viewing, call the team at Fowlers, Storrington on 01903 745844.

quiries for estate agents about their clients properties. In fact Guy Leonard & Co Estate Agents received a number of enquiries within a day of the portal launching. Not all agents advertise with OnTheMarket.com which features a unique set of listings which cannot be found elsewhere. Some agents feel alternative sites offer more enquiries. However, some of these sites offer a great deal of information which may not help sellers maximise

their selling price. Neil Moore is very excited about the Onthemarket.com portal with its fantastic design that focuses purely on the properties. He comments, ‘The property search at OnTheMarket.com is slick, simple, fast and state of the art, compatible with the latest technologies.’ He continues, ‘The website adapts seamlessly to fit any device being used to view it. There is no clutter from irritating distracting third party adverts, nor

any spam email’. The On the market portal has a clean uncluttered design with full descriptions of the homes, the pictures are large and there is no ancillary advertising as all that really matters is the sale of clients houses. Neil Moore advises ‘take a look at Onthemarket. com, it might just make you decide to go ‘on the market’ For more information, please contact Neil Moore at neilmoore@ guyleonard.co.uk

Are you on the market? Neil Moore Managing Director, Guy Leonard & Co Many readers may well have walked past their local estate agents windows and seen them covered in red and blue targets. This is not for target practice but the logo for a new property portal called ‘Onthemarket.com’. Every property at the OnTheMarket.com is marketed by a locally based estate agent as the portal knows the majority of the public recognise the benefits of having a local professional in place who can manage the sales process on their behalf. Also, there is no substitute for their

detailed knowledge of a property, the local area, current market conditions and the client’s personal circumstances. Neil Moore, MD at Guy Leonard & Co Estate Agents believes OnTheMarket.com will be a major player in the portal market ‘because it provides a clean, crisp and simple search function and a highly effective platform for our vendor and landlord clients. It is a great place to launch new properties to the market.’ With the news the new Onthemarket.com portal has now had over a million visitors within only a few weeks of being launched it clearly seems like an excellent source of en-

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Langshott Langshott Park at the acres is an attractive new development of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-bedroom homes situated in the thriving town of horley.

ReseRve by 31st MaRch and get hoMe exchange* along with staMp duty paid in full** the CharLwood this 5 bedroom family home offers a fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, opening out into a family/dining area, utility area and separate study. stylish downlighters to kitchen and main en suite open plan kitchen with dining area

5 bedroom homes from £529,950 6 bedroom homes from £659,950

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For further details please call:

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en suite to the master bedroom Modern three storey living garage included

* home exchange offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. specific terms and conditions apply for the home exchange. **stamp duty offer is plot specific and available for reservations before 31st March 2015. Please speak to a sales advisor for more information.

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Kilnwood Vale is so much more than a spacious, contemporary new home in a beautiful setting. It is a whole new community for Faygate, with plans for a new school, library, shops and village pub, all just a short distance from Worthing on the Metrobus Number 23. 3 bedroom homes from £354,950, 4 bedroom home priced at £429,950 Help to Buy and Part Exchange available*

Call us on 0845 894 7873 today and find your perfect place at Kilnwood Vale Crawley Road | Faygate | West Sussex | RH12 4SE Marketing suite and show home open daily 10am to 5pm

Selling Agent: Cubitt & West 01403 269268

www.crestnicholson.com/kilnwoodvale *One incentive per purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Speak to a Sales Advisor for further details. Prices correct at time of going to press.

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An exclusive development of just three detached five bedroom family homes close to the picturesque village of Storrington. •

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*Price correct at time of going to press. Computer generated image is indicative only. All timings are approximate and may not be direct. Home 2 Home available on certain plots only; scheme cannot be used in conjunction with any other Martin Grant Homes oﬀer.

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Horsham

£395,000

Horsham

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£395,000

£925,000

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Horsham

£395,000

Horsham

£395,000

West Chiltington ID 8462

£675,000

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Pulborough ID 43740

Horsham

£395,000

Guy Leonard Sales

Pulborough ID 44930

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Horsham

£530,000

£395,000

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Warnham ID 46588

Horsham

£425,000

£395,000

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Horsham

£395,000

Kirdford ID 46620

£775,000

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£395,000

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£395,000

Horsham ID 47526

£500,000

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Storrington ID 47775 Horsham

£150,000 £395,000

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Horsham Horsham Loxwood, Horsham Billingshurst Loxwood, Billingshurst

£495,000 £285,000 £495,000

A charming 3 double bedroom semi detached period A modern 2 bedroom end of terrace house in a sought cottage with 3 a beautiful garden, 2 reception rooms, A charming double bedroom semi detached period after cul-de-sac. Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/breakfast kitchen/ breakfast room, 2 bathrooms, oil fired central cottage a beautiful 2 reception room on with the ground floor.garden, First floor 2 doublerooms, bedrooms heating and off street parking for 2 cars.oil fired central breakfast room, bathrooms, &kitchen/ bathroom. Outside there2 are gardens to front & rear. heating and off street parking for 2 cars.

Storrington, Pulborough Horsham Storrington, Pulborough

£210,000 £200,000 £210,000

Guide price £210,000 to £230,000 Guide pricetwo £200,000 to £220,000 A fantastic bedroom terrace period family home Guide price £210,000 tomid £230,000 Investors only inAthe heart of Storrington which has been completely fantastic two bedroom mid terrace period family home A large 2 double bedroom purpose built apartment refurbished by the current owners. in the heart of Storrington which has been completely situated on the first floor, in good decorative order. refurbished by the current owners.

Horsham Horsham Horsham

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£320,000 £450,000 £320,000

Guide price £320,000 to £350,000 A very price well bedroom semi detached family Guide £450,000 £495,000 Guide pricepresented £320,0003to to £350,000 home situated in a small cul-de-sac location on thefamily An extremely well presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom A very well presented 3 bedroom semi detached north-east side of Horsham with access to the detached familyinhome in the excellentlocation condition home situated a small cul-de-sac onA264. the

throughout. north-east side of Horsham with access to the A264.

Findon, HenfieldWorthing Findon, Worthing

£950,000 £380,000 £950,000

A magnificent 6 bedroom detached family home nestled Guide price £380,000 to £410,000 inAthe South Downs with views to Cissbury Ring. 3nestled magnificent 6 bedroom family homeafter A Grade II Listed characterdetached house in the sought receptions, stunning kitchen, indoor swimming pool, in the South withsympathetically views to Cissbury Ring. 3 to3/4 market town Downs of Henfield renovated a bedrooms, no chain. receptions, stunning kitchen, indoor pool, 3/4 high standard and is full of charm andswimming original features. bedrooms, no chain.

Plaistow, Billingshurst Plaistow, Billingshurst Plaistow, Billingshurst

£190,000 £190,000 £190,000

Guide price £190,000 to £220,000 Guide £190,000 to £220,000 A largeprice 2 double bedroom maisonette with private rear Guide price £190,000 to £220,000 A large 2 double bedroom maisonette with private rear garden, off street parking for 2 cars. In excellent condition A large 2 double bedroom maisonette with private rear garden, off street parking for 2 cars. In excellent condition throughout. garden, off street parking for 2 cars. In excellent condition throughout. throughout.

Horsham Horsham Horsham

£450,000 £290,000 £450,000

Guide price £450,000 to £495,000 An extremely well presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom £290,000 to £450,000 £310,000 Guide price to £495,000 detached family home in the condition Don’t miss thewell chance to buyexcellent period terraced house An extremely presented 4this bedroom, 2 bathroom throughout. that has been modernised to excellent a high standard. Open plan detached family home in the condition dining, living room and kitchen, bathroom, 3 bedrooms. throughout.

01403 256 331 31 Carfax Horsham West Sussex RH12 1EE Carfax Horsham Horsham West West Sussex Sussex RH12 RH12 1EE 1EE 01403 01403 256 256 331 331 3131Carfax horsham@connells.co.uk horsham@connells.co.uk horsham@connells.co.uk

Plummers Ashington Plain, Horsham Plummers Plain, Horsham

£650,000 £335,000 £650,000

A very well presented, extended detached family home An exciting new development of only 9 quality homes which has been skillfully extendeddetached to 2325 sq ft (approx), A avery well presented, family home in semi rural location.extended Just 5 homes remaining and giving it 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, whilst occupying whichTohas skillfullyOpen extended to 2325 sq (approx), Help Buybeen availability. day Saturday 7thft March over a 1/3 an acre plot. giving it 5 of bedrooms 3 bathrooms, occupying by appointment only. and please Connells onwhilst 01403 256331 over a 1/3 of an acre plot.

Horsham Horsham Horsham

£425,000 £320,000 £425,000

A 4 bedroom semi detached period family home in A spacious 3 bedroom semi detached with a excellent condition and in family anhome extremely A 4 bedroom semithroughout detached period home in beautiful rear garden overlooking fields. The property appealling location, ideal for those commute from excellent condition throughout andwho in an extremely comprisestrain lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room, Horsham station which is a few minutes walk appealling location, ideal for those who commute away. from cloakroom, 3 double bedrooms and family bathroom. Horsham train station which is a few minutes walk away.

Partridge Green, Horsham £395,000 Horsham Partridge Green, Horsham £220,000 £395,000

Guide price £395,000 to £405,000 AGuide detached in the popular village of Price £220,000 to Guide pricebungalow £395,000located to £240,000 £405,000 Partridge Green. 3 bedrooms, kitchen/ diner, off street A bedroombungalow mid terrace familyinhome benefiting from A 2detached located the popular village of parking. kitchen/ a good size lounge, family bathroom and Partridgediner, Green. 3 bedrooms, kitchen/ diner, off street

private parking.rear gdn. parking space and gas central heating.

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£699,950 Freehold

An attractive five bedroom detached family home with a self contained annex situated on the edge of the rural village of Cowfold. The property offers spacious accommodation with plenty of potential and is tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a prestigious road.

HORSHAM

£699,950 Freehold

IN House are delighted to offer to market a unique opportunity to purchase this stunning detached Berkeley home, built to their ‘Somersham’ design and forming part of their prestigious Signature Collection. This higher specification home has a contemporary feel and features lovely living space and briefly comprises; entrance hall, 17’2 kitchen/breakfast room, 17’1 living room, 13’5 separate dining room and downstairs cloakroom.

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£349,950 Freehold

A three bedroom semi detached house situated in a sought after location within close proximity of Horsham Station and in the Millais catchment area.

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£265,000 Freehold

OPEN HOUSE 21 FEB 10am-12pm VIEWINGS BY APPT A Three Bedroom Terraced House | 10’3 Kitchen | 14’5 Living Room | 9’4 Dining Room | Three Bedrooms

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£169,950 Leasehold

A one double bedroom first floor apartment. 11’2 kitchen, 18’7 lounge/diner, 14’9 bedroom and bathroom. double glazing, gas radiator heating.

COLGATE

£450,000 Freehold

three bedroom house situated in a rural, yet convenient location, approximately five miles east of Horsham and forming part of a courtyard development located within the grounds of the Forest Grange estate. Facilities within the development include two tennis courts, approximately five acres of grounds. NO CHAIN.

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BiLLingsHUrst | £329,950 A detached 3 bedroom family house situated in a tucked away location and backing directly onto a green open space and having excellent access to the village centre. This nicely proportioned home has an entrance hall with cloakroom, full width lounge/dining room and well fitted kitchen. EPC rating D

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BiLLingsHUrst | £194,950 A 2 bedroom cottage in an attractive development for the OVER 55’s, beautiful landscaped communal garden. Patio and further communal garden.EPC rating D

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storrington | £675,00

storrington | £595,000

storrington | £265,000

A spacious detached 4 bedroom family home located within a highly regarded cul-de-sac position just off Rock Road within a mile of the village centre.

A spacious and versatile Carver stone built detached Bungalow located within one of Storrington’s highly sought after roads close to the village centre.

A well presented 2 bedroom end of terrace property occupying a corner plot position with planning for an extension to the front and side

storrington 01903 745844

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Success following open day at Tower Court

Following a hugely successful open day at Tower Court Lines & James are delighted to have secured tenants for over half of the apartments. This shows the desirability and need for the space, location and parking facilities this development has to oﬀer. All one bedroom apartments have now been let leaving a selection of two bedroom apartments with a variety of layouts and aspects. Viewings can now be made by appointment by calling Lines & James on 01403 210088 so if you would like to live in such a convenient location with all the comforts of modern day living don’t hesitate to call. Details of the remaining properties can be found online at www.linesandjames.com.

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01403 210088 24 Worthing Road, Horsham, RH12 1SL

In the 30 years that Leaders Limited has been successfully letting and selling homes, the way in which properties are marketed has changed many times - from the days when tenants and buyers would actively scan the newspapers to modern methods, which include social media marketing and property portals. The latter is currently the most popular way for tenants and buyers to search for properties and as a result Leaders invests a huge amount in ensuring that our landlords’ and vendors’ properties are highly visible on the UK’s largest portals, as well as the additional advertising on our popular website and via several social media channels. As with so many things the landscape in the world of the portals is forever evolving and the most recent change is that a new property portal called OnTheMarket has just launched. This portal has been set up by agents for agents – essentially to provide a cheaper way to market properties on behalf of landlords and sellers. One of the stipulations of advertising with OnTheMarket is

that agents can only advertise their clients’ properties on one other portal – essentially meaning that they would have to cease marketing on either Rightmove the UK’s largest and most popular portal - or Zoopla – the UK’s second largest and most popular property website. What is important for us is that we have our clients’ properties advertised where tenants and buyers are looking, and with many years of brand building, advertising and success behind them, for the time being that means Rightmove and Zoopla. It is for this reason that Leaders will be continuing to invest in both of these portals. We want our clients’ properties to reach as many people as possible and this is far more important than ﬁnding cheaper advertising to improve our proﬁt. Our clients are the most important element of our business, so we want to ensure we have their properties where it matters. We will of course continue to monitor the market, and if the landscape changes and our clients would be better served by us reconsidering the portals we work with to we will do just that. For more information about buying, selling, renting or letting with Leaders in the Horsham and surrounding area contact 01403 217585 or www.leaders.co.uk.

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Horsham £1,850 PCM* three bed town house unfurnished available march epc rating c

Mannings Heath £1,700 PCM* four bed detached unfurnished available now epc rating f

NEW horsham £1250 pcm three end of terrace unfurnished available april epc rating f

Colgate £1,595 PCM* three bed semi detached unfurnished available march epc rating e

horsham £995 pcm two bed apartment unfurnished available april epc rating c NEW

horsham £995 pcm NEW horsham £1125 pcm three bed terrace unfurnished available now epc rating c

two bed apartment furnished available april epc rating b NEW

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Horsham, £1,220 pcm

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Superb 3 bed family home with south facing garden, driveway parking and central heating. EPC: E

Quirky 2 double bed split level conversion apartment in the heart of Horsham town centre. EPC: TBC

Christ’s Hospital, £1,200 pcm

Broadbridge Heath, £995 pcm

Horsham, £850 pcm

Fantastic 3 bedroom town house set in village development. Benefits from large lounge with decorative fireplace, attractive landscaped garden, contemporary fitted kitchen, master en-suite and allocated parking. EPC: C

Near new 2 double bedroom coach house set in this contemporary development. EPC: B

Superb, brand new 1 bedroom apartment in a prestigious development/ EPC: C

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Station Road, Horsham £1,100pcm Wallis Way, Horsham Mannings Heath, Horsham £1,700 pcm Beech Road, Horsham Station Road, Horsham £1,100pcm Wallis Way, Horsham

Close to the station a rencently refurbished two bedroom Detached 4 bedroom house to rent immediately with ground floor flat available immediatley. Theroom, property modern kitchen/ breakfast room, dining conClose to the station a rencently refurbished two bedroom comprisesrear of living roomutility with room oak flooring, with exposed servatory, garage, cloakroom. ground floor flatgarden, available immediatley. The property brickworkunfurnished of the original fireplace for decorative purposes. en-suite. orwith partoak furnished comprises of living room flooring, with exposed brickwork of the original fireplace for decorative purposes.

Deer Way, Horsham Somergate, Horsham Deer Way, Horsham eed agr t e L

£875pcm £860pcm £875pcm

New to the rental market a two bedroom ground floor flat A 2 bedroom, terraced housegarden. set in aThe quiet resiwith an added mid bonus of a private property New to area the rental marketeasy a two bedroom ground floor flat dential and within reach of the town centre is situated in a residential close and is within walking with an added bonus of property a private garden. Theofproperty and local schools. This living distance of the railway station andcomprises the town centre. is situated in a residential is within walking room, kitchen with patio close doorsand leading to the garden. distance of the railway station and the town centre.

£975pcm £1,250pcm £975pcm

A two bedroom terraced house set in a quiet residential Available now, 3 bedroom semi detached house with area of Horsham within easy reach of both mainroom line and garage, modern further Aparking two bedroom terraced housekitchen set in aa quiet residential train stations and the town centre. Thegarden, property has an used the utility, large south facing area ofasHorsham within easy reach of both mainliving line entrance hall, living room with wooden flooring. room, family and bathroom. The property unfurnished train stations the town centre. The isproperty has an entrance hall, living room with wooden flooring.

Denne Parade, Horsham Denne Parade, Horsham Denne Parade, Horsham eed agr t e L

£975pcm £975pcm £975pcm

Connells are delighted to offer to the lettings market this Connells aremodern delighted to offer toatthe lettings market this exceptional apartment Bennett Court in the Connells are delighted to offer to the lettings market this exceptional modern apartment at Bennett Court in the historic market town of Horsham. Smart modern interiors exceptional modern apartment at Bennett Court in the historic market Horsham. Smart modern interiors are a feature of town all theofapartments at Bennett Court. historic market town of Horsham. Smart modern interiors are a feature of all the apartments at Bennett Court. are a feature of all the apartments at Bennett Court.

Somergate, Horsham Station Road, Horsham Somergate, Horsham

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Horsham hustle through to third League leaders punish battling Horsham Hockey

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Saturday February 21 South League Premier Division 2 Horsham Men’s 1st XI 4 - 2 Tulse Hill & Dulwich Leading 3-0 at half time YM took their foot off the pedal in the second half and it nearly cost them dear as Eastbourne Town came back at them with two second half goals. YM went ahead in the first minute through striker Sam Schaff and when six minutes later Josh Brown added a second thought must have turned to matching the seven goals YM hit in their last match against Selsey. Eastbourne Town

are by no means lightweights in front of goal however, scoring twelve goals themselves in their last two matches, so there was always danger for YM of conceding. Midﬁelder Anthony Hibbert scored his teams third on thirty seven minutes and that is how the teams went in at the break. In a repeat of YM’s early ﬁrst half goal, Dan Smith pulled one back for Eastbourne within a minute of the restart and a possible come back was on for the home side. Six minutes later Town scored again, this time through defender Ross Sutton to bring the score to 2-3. With forty minutes remaining there would have been short odds on more goals but both sides had exhausted their scoring efforts and YM came away from the south coast with three good points against a team that sit fourth in the table. YM are at home to mid table Arundel tomorrow (Saturday 28).

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Saturday February 21 – Women’s Conference East East Grinstead 5 - 2 Horsham Ladies 1st XI Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter Fighting to avoid the playoﬀs and the threat of relegation bottom placed Horsham had the misfortune to visit high ﬂying unbeaten East Grinstead but although there was no gain for Horsham there was no shame either. In their 14 league games this season East Grinstead have only conceded a miserly 11 goals, three of which have been scored by Horsham in their two contests. The hosts went two nil ahead from early goals and then added an-

Runners at the Brighton Half Marathon Athletics Julia Johnson - Horsham Joggers This year was the 25th anniversary of the Brighton Half Marathon and 34 Horsham Joggers took part in the race last Sunday. The fast, flat course along the seafront is always a popular race and there were 7675 finishers this year. Horsham Joggers’ Neil Boniface came fourth overall in a time of 1hr 9 mins 4 secs. Other Horsham Jogger finishers were Darrell Stone 1:21:11, Rob-

ert Crocker 1:23:38, Stuart Adesilu 1:26:19, Mark Burrows 1:27:08, Raﬀ Vitale 1:30:57, Harry Wilcox 1:34:08, Paul Langley 1:34:14, Laurence Carpenter 1:38:41, Gill Blackburn 1:42:39, Mike O’Grady 1:42:46, Miles Penfold 1:43:53, Ian Wilcox 1:46:21, Guy Gilder 1:47:36, Paul Neale 1:51:35, Helen Varcoe 1:52:23, Philip Hedges 1:57:46, Kirsty Anstee-Brown 1:57:46, Amanda Sullivan 1:58:55, Viv Underhill 1:59:54, James Munden 2:00:12, Liz Farrell 2:01:19, Nicky Paton 2:01:54, Claudine Van Der Merwe 2:03:59, Kaisa Muhonen 2:04:41, Marion Luﬀ

2:05:08, Fiona Clifton 2:06:40, Elisabeth Scott 2:07:58, Alistair Henderson 2:15:52, Caroline Bransden 2:16:34, Joanna Campbell 2:20:28, Karen Sciberras 2:24:39, Paul Chandler 2:33:00, Mark Smee 3:12:41. Further aﬁeld, three Horsham Joggers ran in the Hampton Court Half Marathon, now in its second year. Chris Yeomans 2:02:20, Paul Arnold 2:10:45 and Sally Arnold 2:12:58 completed this fast, ﬂat, picturesque course, which takes runners along cycle tracks, riverside ways and woodland trails.

Anchors coast home against Borough Saturday February 21 - London 3 South East League Gillingham Anchorians 48 13 Pulborough Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter

After beating Gillingham at home earlier in the season Pulborough had hopes of doing the double against the Kent side but came away disappointed, despite being well in contention at half time with the hosts leading 13-8 but with Boro

having the beneﬁt of the second half slope. However, a disastrous 20 minute session after the break took the game away from Boro. Brothers Dan and Ollie Page scored unconverted tries and Simon Burﬁend converted a penalty but that was no match for rampaging Gillingham. Team Manager Roger Hunt said: “We don’t seem to travel very well! They’re a heavy side and kept battering us – we knew they would so our game plan was to keep our distance but we didn’t stick to that. We had a new hooker and colts in – one of whom requires plastic surgery on

a boot inflicted facial injury. It was frustrating because when we finally woke up in the last ten minutes we ran rings round Gillingham, but by that time it was far too late.” With Lewes marooned at the bottom of the table on five points and Hastings & Bexhill 11th on ten Boro, 9th, with 29 appear safe but another win should confirm their continuation in the London SE3 league. Tomorrow (Saturday 28), when they expect to be stronger, Borough entertain Old Dunstonians to whom they lost narrowly in November, denied by a penalty in the dying seconds.

other before Steph Dent pulled one back just before half time. Grinstead scored twice more in the second half until Suzy Clapp reduced the deﬁcit towards the end of the game. Horsham captain Hannah Simpson told the District Post: “We always knew that this was going to be hard work because they’re a very good team and deserve to be where they are – their results prove that. But we fought well and had good passages of play in phases. We can’t rely on other teams to produce favourable results for us so we’ll be doing everything we can to earn the points we need to stay up.” Tomorrow (Saturday 28) Horsham travel to ﬁfth in the table Wimbledon, having narrowly lost to them at home in October. Wimbledon beat Bedford 2-1 last week.

Young Lions show character to defeat Ditchling Saturday February 21 – Sussex Intermediate League Horsham Lions 22 – 3 Ditchling Rugby Dave Smith - Sports Editor

A youthful Lions side defeated an experienced Ditchling side 22-3 at home to move back to third in the league and with seven of the side being made up of last year’s Colts team it showed that Horsham has a bright future. Ditchling took the lead in the opening five minutes after the Lions conceded a penalty at the breakdown, the Ditchling fly half converted it to give his side a 3-0 lead. The Lions were immediately level from a penalty of their own with fly half Josh Chalk kicking the points to level the scores. Just before the break Lions went into the lead after some powerful play from Richard Henderson allowed Downey to outsprint the Ditchling

defence and score in the corner to give the Lions an 8-3 half time lead. Horsham came out with increased intensity in the second period immediately driving the opposition back into their own 22. Following a collapsed scrum a disagreement between the packs led to a number of punches being thrown which resulted in Lions losing Kyle Fairs to the bin while Ditchling lost their prop to the bin. Lions extended their lead when man of the match Joe Emson burst through two tackles to score his ﬁrst try of the game, followed a while later with his second, scored in similar fashion to his ﬁrst. The try was converted by Chalk to complete the scoring. There was time for Carl Harman to be shown a yellow card after his reaction to the Ditchling prop’s punch to a Lions player, the Ditchling player amazingly escaped punishment. With a man light Lions saw out the remainder of the game for a good win.

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Saturday February 21 - Ryman League Division One South Horsham 3 – 4 Three Bridges The largest attendance at Gorings Mead this season failed to inspire Horsham against a side that if they are to avoid relegation they simply had to beat. One of the Hornets best and most consistent performers, Tony Nwachukwu, was suspended so his absence from the starting line up could not be avoided. But just why another of Horsham’s reliable few, keeper Gareth Williams, was left out in favour of Mark Zawadsk was a mystery and seemed a bizarre decision in such an important match. Another new face, Luiz Felipe Lire De Andrade, made the starting line up along with Joe Obersteller and Tom Hughes, these three replacing Jack Page, Jacob Peake and Ehis Izokun. In a match that contained seven goals, two penalties and a sending office there was plenty of incidents however it took two late goals to give any sort of respectability to the scoreline for Horsham. The first period of play set the standard, scrappy and unimaginative, but it was no surprise that first blood went to the visitors just shy of

twenty minutes. An awful kick from keeper Zawadski enabled the visitors to quickly play in striker Tony Garrod who despite slipping as he shot could not miss the open goal left by Zawadski’s error. Bridges were well on top at this stage and Horsham just could not get going which resulted in the visitors doubling their lead six minutes later. Overlapping full back Williams Peauroux crossed into the box where the unmarked Hakeem Adelakun slotted the ball home at the far post. Horsham did create something, Gregg Berry put Trevor McCreadie through but the Hornets strikers’ weak effort was easily cleared then Gregg Berry did have the ball in the net but he was way offside leaving the visitors with a fairly comfortable two goal advantage at the break. Three Bridges came out determined to add to the score and immediately put pressure on the home goal with Adelakun and Tait going close. The game had a niggly air to it with play often broken up by free kicks and it was from a foul that Horsham were thrown a lifeline. Tom Hughes attempts to get to a Tom Vickers free kick were stopped by a foul in the box which referee Fisher deemed as a penalty. In the absence of Nwachukwu McCreadie stepped up to score and give the Hornets an unlikely way back into the match. Substitute Bailo Camara, who had replaced Lockyer, added a spark to the previously lacklustre Hornets and the opportunity to equalise came, and went, a number of times as Horsham finally started to put

some passages of play together. However it was the visitors who scored next and in doing so effectively secured the three points. Lee Carney's free-kick was volleyed through the hands of Zawadski by Sam MacVicar who was not picked up at all. Six minutes later another volley, this time from Allan Tait, made it four to Three Bridges which left the performances and positivity of Storey and Cant’s initial matches seem a distant past. More bookings continued from the over fussy referee and it was from an eighty–ninth minute foul by Peauroux that allowed Tom Hughes to hammer in the free kick to make it 2-4. Deep into the five minutes of stoppage time Bridges Martin Dynan dragged down De Andrade earning himself a second yellow card and earning Horsham a second penalty. McCreadie again comfortably converted the penalty, it was however too little too late and another poor home defeat now leaves Horsham with a mountain to climb. Tomorrow, Saturday 28, Horsham travel to the Kent coast to play promotion chasing Folkestone Invicta who won 0-3 at Goring’s Mead in October. With points unlikely from this fixture time is running out on the Hornets Ryman League future. Goalscorers: Horsham: McCreadie (pen 51, pen 90+4), Hughes (89). Three Bridges: Garrod (19) Adelakun (25) MacVicar (81), Tait (87). Horsham Team: Zawadski, Obersteller, Hope, Byrne, Hughes, Welch, De Andrade, Vickers, McCreadie, Lockyer (Camara 51) Berry (Otobo 72) Unused Subs: Page, Branford, Williams.

Heath climb table after beating East Preston Saturday February 21 Sussex County League Div 1 Broadbridge Heath 1 - 0 East Preston Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor Heath manager Steve Painter was delighted with his team’s performance against the reigning League Champions, a result which sees The Bears move into the top half of the table for the first time since mid-September. The visitors started well and Heath keeper Michael Chester was forced to make a full length save from a long range Shaun Charles shot before minutes later Preston’s Richard Greenfield fired wide when he should have given his side the lead. At the other end Ollie Moore came close to breaking the deadlock with

a left foot shot that went just wide of the East Preston post. Heath started to come more into the match and were very unlucky not to go in front when striker Jake Holmes shot against the bar following a Piers McDermott long throw in. Another McDermott throw caused chaos in the visitor’s area with the ball bobbing around before a hacked clearance denied Heath a chance to score. Heath were well on top now and looking comfortable. The woodwork was struck again, this time from a Dan Attwater header from a corner that cannoned off the post. Then with a half hour gone Heath got the goal their play had deserved. Moore played a short pass to Tiago Andrade who returned the ball into the path of the Heath midfield player who hammered a first time shot into the bottom corner of the net. As with the first half East Preston started the second period well,

going close on a few occasions but Heath should have wrapped it up on 55 minutes when the normally deadly Ollie Moore put the ball over when presented with a open goal five yards out. Midway through the half Kieron Greig came off the bench to make a welcome return from injury and he got in the action immediately heading a McDermott right wing cross just over the bar. Heath continued to create opportunities and saw out the match with comparative ease. This was another good win for Heath following their promotion last year and they now sit twelfth in the table. Manager Steve Painter’s main aim would have been to survive this season and he probably would have taken fourth bottom before the season started. A top half finish must be the new aim now and given the injuries to key players that would cap a very good season.

Trevor McCreadie scores from the spot deep into added time Photos by John Lines

Luiz-Felipe Lira de Adrade made his debut

Horsham Hawks’ Magniﬁcent Seven Horsham Hawks U11 67 – 65 Worthing D&D U11 Junior Basketball Dave Smith - Sports Editor

Despite only having seven players the Under 11 Hawks came away from Worthing victorious after winning this first leg cup game 67 – 65. H a w k s got off to a quick start winning the first quarter 14 – 9 but despite several successful fast breaks and great ball movement, Hawks lost the second quarter 15 –16. Hawks started the second half strongly looking to build on their four point lead they held from the first half. Continuous strong rebounding, defending and organised team play kept the Hawks scoring resulting in a further 24

points being added to their score. Being short of player’s stamina in the last quarter was going to be an issue and the Hawks knew they were in for a tough final period. They battled hard and managed to add a further twelve points but Worthing grabbed an equaliser in the last few minutes of the game. Just when it looked like finishing a draw a great assist from Miguel Venturini to Joshua Tavolieri resulted in the winning basket making the final score 67 – 65 to the Hawks. Next up for the Hawks is another tournament followed by a second leg cup game against Worthing D&D. Hawks scorers: Joshua Tavolieri – 44, Miguel Venturini – 13, Henry Buttler – 6, Matthew Campbell – 4, Rachel Maclean, Oliver Ashby, Zach Holden – 0.

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Saturday February 21 – London 3 South East Bromley 0 – 3 Horsham Rugby Richard Ordidge - HRFC

orsham emerged victorious in this battle between the tightest two defences in the league. Neither side were at full strength with Horsham missing powerful back row Michael Tredgett, while absent for Bromley were two leading try scorers, David Banﬁeld in the forwards and James Powell on the wing. The Green and Whites now have a twenty two point lead over third

placed Bromley and one more win from their final five games will ensure promotion to London 2 South East. In the first minute, Horsham sliced open the opposition with a searing break from full back Will Bell but the Bromley defence was equal to the task. The game increasingly became a battle of Horsham’s attack against Bromley’s defence and it was fifteen minutes before the home side even entered the Green and White’s half. Horsham were going through the phases and putting their attacking patterns into play but line breaks were at a premium due to the quality and suffocating nature of the home defence. When Jamie Gibbs did make a break, the support was not there

In a tight match a Johnson penalty decided it

quite quick enough to convert the opportunity however the attacking position had been created and when on 24 minutes Bromley strayed oﬀside, Tom Johnson slotted the penalty from 25 yards for what became the only score of the match. Sean Tuhakaraina in particular was making some great tackles to stave oﬀ Bromley attacks in the second half but Horsham still had the majority of possession without ever really looking like scoring a try. Bell made another great break to open up the defence but the attack came to nought and then when Johnson had the penalty opportunity to extend Horsham’s lead the kick was missed. Horsham carried on trying to pick and go in the face of a determined Bromley defence and as the

clock ticked down, the game was on knife edge with the possibility of a Bromley interception or breakaway. The away support were finally relieved to hear the final whistle for a game in which they were well deserved victors but the result was in doubt until the end. Horsham coach Nick Stocker was delighted with the result but the score line was a first for him. “Not only was this a total shut out, and we failed to score a try but I have never been involved in a 3-0 score line before! We dominated the set piece, territory and field position but both teams have the best defensive records in the league and good defensive structures. I thought Paul Talbot and Giles Barber in the front row were ex-

cellent, and Liam Brady did a good job when he came on. Matt Stone’s throwing was good and the back row were their usual eﬀervescent selves with Richard Tredgett carrying well. Jamie Gibbs should be mentioned for the threat he carries with his lines of running but my man of the match goes to Will Bell who caught well, kicked well and made several clean breaks.” Horsham’s next game is at home to Folkestone tomorrow, February 28, who won comfortably at Coolhurst last season. Horsham: Bell, Mills (Price 47), Gibbs, Ordidge, Fuller; Johnson, Rush; Talbot (capt) (Brady 60), Stone, Barber; Green, Goward (Whiting 51); Tuhakaraina, Thompson, Tredgett.

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Thousands of runners took part in the Vitality Brighton Half Marathon 2015 last Sunday, February 22, in what was the iconic events milestone 25th anniversary. A field made up of a mixture of elite and charity runners competed over the colourful 13.1 mile course that took them past many of Brighton’s landmark sites, cheered all the way by the large enthusiastic crowd. Of the 7675 finishers Horsham Joggers Neil Boniface came in fourth in a time of 01:09:04, but he believed that if he had been fully well he could have done better. Neil told The District Post, “I found the race quite hard as I was isolated early on which meant I had to run solo for ten miles, I was really pleased to finish fourth out

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Leading 3-0 at half time YM took their foot off the pedal in the second half and it nearly cost them dear as Eastbourne Town came back at them with two second half goals. YM went ahead in the first minute through striker Sam Schaff and when six minutes later Josh Brown added a second thought must have turned to matching the seven goals YM hit in their last match against Selsey. Eastbourne Town are by no means lightweights in front of goal however, scoring twelve

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goals themselves in their last two matches, so there was always danger for YM of conceding. Midfielder Anthony Hibbert scored his teams third on thirty seven minutes and that is how the teams went in at the break. In a repeat of YM’s early first half goal, Dan Smith pulled one back for Eastbourne within a minute of the restart and a possible come back was on for the home side. Six minutes later Town scored again, this time through defender Ross Sutton to bring the score to 2-3. With forty minutes remaining there would have been short odds on more goals being scored but both sides had exhausted their scoring efforts and YM came away from the south coast with three good points against a team that sit fourth in the table. YM are at home to mid table Arundel tomorrow (Saturday 28).

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Tuesday February 24 Sussex County League Div 1 Eastbourne Town 2 – 3 Horsham YMCA