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“Horsham groups such as the Horsham Twinning Association play a vital part in the social life of our town" said Cllr. Brian O'Connell, Chairman of Horsham District Council. He was addressing the AGM of the HTA in a packed Park Barn last Friday in his role as the association’s President. "Our society depends on the activities of voluntary clubs, organisations and institutions” he continued, “We are all conscious of the debt we owe to the many who give up their time and energy to work for others. Twinning is one of those and it has an impressive impact ". Cllr. O'Connell mentioned in particular the Schools' Language Competition, an annual event where the Twinning Association invites the schools of Horsham to participate in producing videos and essays in French and German. Spanish has been added recently, and there is keen competition for what is seen as practical and relevant use of language skills. The Chairman of the Association, Oliver Farley added "For twenty-ﬁve successful years we have promoted social, scholarly and sporting connections with our twin towns in St.-Maixent-l’Ecole (France) and Lage (Germany). Visits continue between our towns and many friendships have developed over the years, indeed two visits are pending right now. Sporting exchanges involve the rugby and tennis clubs and the up-coming visits engage the choirs of both hosts and guests. We are keenly aware too of the challenges facing young people today and hope we can nudge them a little in the right direction through language skills and under-

standing of other countries”. As in every group, ﬁnance, or the lack of it, plays a big role. This is the case even more so in 2015 with the HTA expecting two visits in close succession from France and Germany. Understandably Treasurer Dennis Saunders was highly delighted when Cllr. O'Connell promised a donation out of his Chairman's Budget to ease the continuing ﬁ-

nancial burden a little. Cllr. O’Connell posed with the lucky winners of the raffle for a photo shoot, where the first prize was a £100 dining voucher and after a fine spread of mainly Continental food with a glass or two of good wine, Frank Pattison, a retired German teacher from Christ’s Hospital gave a half-hour talk entitled ‘The Cross and the Crown’.

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The Girls and Kissingate brewery victorious at Equinox Festival

Another hugely enjoyable Equinox Spring Beer and Cider festival took place at the Drill Hall in Horsham over the last weekend of March, organised by the North Sussex branch of CAMRA - the Campaign

for Real Ale. One of the features this year were two special beers, brewed by the branch with considerable help from two of the branch brewers. The boys and King Beer brewed a chilli,

chocolate porter, while the girls and Kissingate went for a golden hoppy ale. The vote was close, with more good comments than bad for both beers, but the girls not only beat the

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throughout the day, with particular praise for the range of dark beers. To the gentleman who said he could not make a vote for light beer of the festival, as he never ventured away from the dark bar, everyone at the Equinox Spring Beer and Cider festival would like to salute you! Completing the double, the clear winner of Dark Beer of the Festival was Kissingate Undertakers Varnish, a 7% Trappist style ruby ale from the brewer based in Lower Beeding. The cider of the festival, which sold out well before any of the others, was Wobblegate Pink from Bolney. Indeed, the Saturday evening headline music act was distraught to find that it had sold out while she was performing, but still came back on Sunday to enjoy the other ciders and the Sunday music. Donations , tokens and unwanted glasses also managed to raise just over £350 for St. Catherine’s Hospice. The festival organisers would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers and musicians, and particularly to Gareth Jones of Beer Essentials for his invaluable support with ticket, to Rob at the Drill Hall for his help over the weekend, to the teams at King Beer and Kissingate for the special beers, and to Sam at the Malt Shovel for ticket sales. If anyone has any comments, or wants to get involved in CAMRA in North Sussex or future festivals, please contact the organisers on camra.equinox@gmail.com With Easter at the end of March next year, the provisional date for 3rd Spring Equinox festival is the first weekend of March 2016.

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The Storrington Village Day committee has been successfully running the popular Village Day event for many years, giving local organisations, youth groups, charities and businesses the opportunity to perform, demonstrate and publicise themselves to the local community. The organisers of the event take no profit and over the years have made substantial funding contributions to many local youth organisations. Planning had already started on this year’s event when arrangements that the Parish Council had made for a commercial Storrington Summer Festival event were announced. The Village Day Committee recognised that running two events similar in nature and within one month of each other would be impractical. Village Day Chairman Norman Boyland said: “We greatly regret any disappointment to the Storrington population and the people who have supported us for many years over the cancellation of this year’s Village Day. “I hope that local organisations that we have been able to support in recent years continue to receive essential funding from the profits of this new venture. “We look forward to continuing to work with the Parish Council and other partners in developing Village events that benefit the community.”

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Steyning School commended for excellent GCSE results in 2014

Steyning Grammar School has received national recognition for the exceptional attainment of its students in the 2014 GCSE examinations. SSAT, the Schools, Students and Teachers Network, recently undertook its annual in-depth analysis of official Department for Education data on all state-funded schools in England and identified Steyning Grammar School’s success. The school has qualified for an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award

by being in the top 20% of non-selective schools nationally for high average grades achieved by students. Nick Wergan, Headteacher said: “We are delighted to receive this recognition for our student outcomes - and thank our students, staﬀ, and parents and carers for the hard work, support and commitment needed to achieve these results. We are a highly aspirational school, determined to unlock the full potential in each of our

students, and nationally successful outcomes are one of the measures of this success; I am equally proud of the way our students achieve, their commitment to our ethos, and the dynamism and energy of students and staff alike. This award is a significant milestone on our 'journey to excellence'. The school has been invited to receive their award at a regional celebration ceremony hosted by SSAT at Holland Park School in London on 12 May. Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT said: “Steyning Grammar School should be congratulated for their exceptional achievement. They have proved themselves to be leading the field in improving GCSE outcomes for their students. There is so much good practice that this school could share, and I hope they will join us at the celebration evening for the chance to network and share strategies with awardwinning schools. “These results are testament to the commitment and hard work of the students, teachers and leadership team at Steyning Grammar School, and show what can be achieved when skilled teachers have high expectations and ambition for every young person. I am proud that this school is a member of the SSAT network.”

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West Sussex children ‘learn the ropes’ of life in Nelson’s navy

The nine and ten-year-olds of Castlewood Primary School near Horsham recently spent a day focused on life in George III’s navy, learning about Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. The trip took place thanks to a visit by a historian and an ‘active approaches’ specialist teacher sponsored by the 1805 Club - a charity dedicated to promoting understanding of Georgian naval history and the achievements of one of Britain’s greatest war-time heroes. “It was an exceptionally full day,” said ‘Wooden World’ workshop leader Jerome Monahan. “There was something for everyone, with opportunities to sing a shanty; perform ship-board duties and attempt to persuade a press gang to be lenient – with varying success. Along the way we referred to art, satiric cartoons, music and film sequences to aid the exploration, and we even fought the battle of Trafalgar on plastic chairs so that the children could grasp what made Nelson’s tactics on October 21, 1805 so unconventional and decisive.” “Nelson was a great lover of Shakespeare,” added Monahan, “and so this provided the perfect excuse to include some activities using powerful speeches and scenes from plays as diverse as The Tempest and Richard III. It was fantastic to see how some of the images and language from these activities then percolated into the children’s own writing at other points in the day.” “Most of the class had visited HMS Victory and it was impressive how the experience informed their understanding and insights,” said Castlewood Year 5 teacher Christopher Noble. “One activity involved examining the famous painting depicting ‘The Death Of Nelson’ for historical accuracy, and it took the class no time at all to point out how the artist Arthur Devis had manipulated the space; raising the roof of the Orlop Deck to enable a more heroic arrangement of people around the dying Admiral. I was proud of them! I also learnt a lot and not only about Nelson since many of the active approaches are entirely transferable to other topics. I’ll certainly be including some of them in my own teaching.” Naval historian Peter Warwick,

who spent the day dressed as a Georgian able seaman, was equally impressed. “It was great to see in their feedback how much they had enjoyed the detailed historical content and clearly wanted to know more about the period, Nelson’s life and his death. There is nothing quite like handling a bit of grapeshot or weighing a musket ball of the period in your hand to grasp, literally, some of the horrors of war at sea in that period.” In their evaluations written at the end of the day most of the children judged the experience ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’. ““It was the best ever workshop,” said one boy and ten-year-old Priya said: “I enjoyed everything about this wonderful experience”. This was music to the ears of the 1805 organisers of the Wooden World workshops, still being trialled ahead of a national programme in primary and secondary schools. “This is the first time Jerome and I have received a ‘Brilliant plus’ grading and the whole day was hugely encouraging – underlining the impact that ‘active approaches’ blending, drama, literature, history and film can have on young imaginations. The day just shot by! High on the list of most enjoyable activities were learning the duties of a gun-crew, the discussions of life aboard ship including a sure-fire way of encouraging maggots to evacuate a barrel of biscuits, and attempting to persuade a press gang to leave one alone, despite their need to make up numbers in the navy at a time of war. “The children came up with some great excuses both ingenious and straight-forward including the lack of a leg or arm,” said Peter Warwick. “I was not sure how seriously to take one boy’s threat of tickling the press gang until they let him go – but if he wasn’t joking, then he would certainly have been in for a shock if grabbed for service in Nelson’s navy.” “It was a tremendous day,” added Castlewood head teacher Julia Slocombe. “It included a strong mix of different approaches and lots of stimulus and also time for children to consider the experiences and translate them into their own creative work. It is great that they were so enthusiastic and made the most of this opportunity.”

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Celebrating the Circle Bishop launches a new book on the ‘gems’ of the county of West Sussex of Life in Horsham Horsham’s Festival Celebrating the Circle of Life May16th to May 24th 2015

Join us and celebrate some of the most joyful moments of life, from birth to marriage, from coming of age to happy separations. Hear the Horsham May 2015: A week of words and music of sacred moments, inspired events and ceremonies participate in many different rituals is being created to celebrate the and experiences, applauding life and many and parents, colourful and its dramatic gifts - people, planet, pets,in children and friends.of life. It moments the journey

will be held in conjunction with This is Horsham’s unique and the national: http://dyingmatjoyful festival marking the ters.org/YODO. milestones of our lives. Joining Across the country and experiencing these specialsimilar events is atake voyageplace of discovery, events will highlightas inspiring and unexpected ing the importance of celebrating as the journey of life itself. life’s milestones… events from the familiar to the exotic.Horsham’s local happening is being created by some of Sussex’ most skilled and imaginative creators of ceremonies for life’s important landmarks. They range from Health Walk Leaders to Mindfulness Teachers, from Earthcentred facilitators to Interfaith Ministers, from animal-lovers to nature-lovers.

All are welcome to the ceremonies planned to take place in Horsham Park - on the bandstand, in the maze, the sensory and Human Nature Gardens and the Pavilions. Country walks will be interspersed with ceremonial pauses and wine tastings. A guided tour of the old cemetery in Dene Road will include a ceremony of remembrance. These and many other events illustrate how life, in all its colour and adventure, from birth to death can be beautifully interwoven with rituals and ceremonies. The action starts on Saturday May 16th with an opening ceremony, followed by an afternoon of sacred storytelling and music. It will close on Sunday May 24 with a procession, picnic and a peace ceremony in the park that celebrates the 15th anniversary of Horsham’s Healthy Walks. People of all ages can join or participate in at least two inspirational events a day. Jean Francis is coordinator for this event. Jean is a One Spirit Interfaith Minister who creates ceremonies for all occasions, author and Horsham resident – contactable by email on milestonecelebrations@uwclub.net, online at www.milestone-celebrations. co.uk or by telephone on 01403 273754/07906 963308.

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Farlington school springs into musical action

In a day full of new and exciting activities, pupils and teachers at Forest School experienced many rich and enjoyable learning activities during their Challenge Day of the current school year. Trips were arranged to visit the Natural History Museum in London and an art exhibition in Chichester and workshops helping the boys understand important issues such as testicular cancer and teenage pregnancy and workshops learning to play steel drums were also held. One of the many highlights of the day was the creation of a large kinetic sculpture by 100 year 8 pupils alongside ten members of staff and a visiting artist from Same Sky, one of the secondary school’s regular supporters. There are 5 challenge days spread out across each year with the fifth being sports their sports day, which is set to be held in July. The regular timetable is suspended to allow day-long workshops or multiple sessions across all year groups, with some activities taking place off site.

way of The Kooks and Karl Jenkins, such dazzling variety clearly illuminated the vitality and vibrancy of the music that Farlington produces. With orchestras, choirs, jazz and rock bands, together with ensembles of ﬂutes, strings, ukuleles, guitars, saxophones and recorders, there was something for everybody; and the girls performed with great skill, dedication and creativity throughout. A wonderfully melodious and memorable evening.

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Christ’s Hospital diplomats win top prize

A team from Christ’s Hospital has won top prize at the country’s largest school-level Model United Nations conference. A group of five students from the School beat 128 other teams to secure first place at the end of the three-day competition, which was attended by 700 students from across the world. Another CH team was declared runner up. A total of twelve different trophies were presented to students from Christ’s Hospital during the conference’s closing ceremony. Forty-seven schools from three different continents attended the event, which simulated the diplomatic debate of the United Nations. Students from Christ’s Hospital represented the views of the United States of America, Canada and Sweden in committees including the United Nations Security Council and

General Assembly. The students successfully secured backing for a number of resolutions offering solutions to pressing global problems. These included proposals for achieving universal primary education, addressing the Ebola epidemic, protecting biodiversity and ensuring freedom of expression in the news media. Ten students from Christ’s Hospital were considered the best in their committees, securing Distinguished Delegate Awards. Individual prizes were won by CH students Angel Droth Vicens, Dani Heath, Edmond King, Mololuwa Olanrewaju, Grace Owen Ellis Clark, Isobel Thomas Horton, Tia Troth, Onyinye Udokporo and Isobel Walker. Dr Alistair Goddard, who coaches the School’s Model United Nations team, commented: “I am always

hugely impressed by the passion with which Christ’s Hospital students support their ideas about solving the world’s problems. They have real interest in international politics, human rights and development. In some cases, the students were able to draw on their personal experiences of migration, social exclusion and life in developing countries in their speeches.” “This was an astonishing result for the team. We were competing against the best schools in the country and from across the world. It was a huge shock to return to CH with such a haul of trophies”, he added. Model United Nations is one of a number of extra-curricular activities offered at the Horsham based school. The conference was hosted by Haileybury College in Hertford.

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Saturday, February 28 saw the third ‘Ostara Ball’ held at South Lodge Hotel to raise funds for local charity Age UK Horsham District and to welcome the beginning of Spring. This year the Ball Committee raised in excess of £5000 to help fund vital charitable services that help thousands of people in later life every year across Horsham District. The evening was supported by many local companies including Arun Office, London and Quadrant, Cordek, Dairy Crest, Harwoods and Biffa with many more local businesses and restaurants donating raffle prizes -all helping to make the evening a wonderful success. Staff from Barclay’s Bank in Horsham again kindly volunteered their time to help with the night’s games and activities. Barclays matched the money their staff helped raise up to the sum of £1000, further helping the charity continue their invaluable work in the district

With music from local violinist Andrew Bernardi during the champagne reception, Celebrity Speaker comedian Roy Hudd and live music from ‘Sound investment’ after dinner, guests were treated to a night of fantastic food, fun and entertainment and generously supported the raffle and auction hosted by Rupert Toovey. Deborah Johnston, Ball organiser said: “A big thank you to those who continue to support the Ostara Ball and Age UK Horsham District. It's a perfect combination: having a fabulous evening at South Lodge AND helping such a wonderful charity.” The Ostara Ball is the flagship fundraising event for Age UK Horsham District. Phillip Lansberry, Trustee at the Charity and MC on the night, highlighted in his speech that in the past year the charity had unlocked £1million in benefits for those in later life in Horsham District, through its In-

formation and Advice Service which is offered free of charge. There are now approximately 26,000 residents aged over 65 throughout the Horsham district and the money raised from this event will enable the charity to continue to provide vital support to local older people. Due to the success of this year’s event, plans are already in place for next year’s Ostara Ball which will be taking place, once again, at South Lodge on Saturday 5th March. If you are interested in attending and would like to reserve places or learn more about the event, email Deborah Johnston: jdeborah44@yahoo. com The website www.ageukhorshamdistrict.org.uk gives full information on the aims, services and work of the charity or see details about their events on their Facebook page www. facebook.com/AgeUKHorshamDistrict or follow them on twitter @ AgeUKHorshamD.

West Sussex County Council’s Leader Louise Goldsmith has today announced changes to her Cabinet. Councillor John O’Brien, who represents East Grinstead South and Ashurst Wood, takes over the portfolio of Highways and Transport today (March 26).

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John O’Brien was elected to WSCC in a by-election in May 2010. He has been deputy to the current Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Pieter Montyn, since July 2011. During this time he has been involved in major highways projects including chairing the Better Roads Task and Finish Group that reviewed on the condition of the county council’s roads and resulted in a £35million investment in the very successful West Sussex Better Roads Programme which is now entering its second year. He has been Chairman of the Corporate Parenting Panel since May 2013. Louise thanked Pieter for all he had achieved during his time as Cabinet Member, saying: “My sincere thanks go to Pieter for his exceptional service as a member of the Cabinet. I am delighted that Pieter has agreed to become my Special Adviser focusing on the A27 Campaign and improvements - a matter very important to the Council. I know he will continue to serve superbly as a constituency councillor. “I am delighted that John will be joining the Cabinet. He has already demonstrated great aptitude and dedication in a broad range of areas within the Council, especially during his term as deputy cabinet member for highways and transport, and I know he will bring those skills to bear in his new role.” John said: “I am looking forward to challenges that this new role will bring and to working closely with Members, officers and partners to get the best for our communities in West Sussex. I want to thank Pieter for all his help, support and guidance and wish him all the very best in his new role."

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Collyer’s students have enjoyed an outstanding showing at the UK Maths Challenge, a competition aimed at 16-19 year olds studying Mathematics at AS and A Level. The national competition tests the country’s brightest young mathematicians. This week students were awarded with certiﬁcates during a presentation ceremony hosted by Collyer’s Principal, Sally Bromley. Maths teacher Nick Robins, who co-ordinated the Collyer’s entry, was delighted: “The challenge

is highly competitive and prestigious, but it is also a fun way of giving some extra challenge for students and can also lead on to greater things! Well done to all of our students who received certiﬁcates today!” The event also celebrated a number of mathematical achievements over recent weeks, in addition to the gold, silver and bronze awards at the UK Maths Challenge. The presentation of certiﬁcates took place in the Quad outside Collyer’s impressive Duckering Hall, where

students proudly collected their certificates, reflected upon their achievements and even enjoyed some celebratory cakes! Collyer’s Principal, Sally Bromley was extremely proud to present the certificates: “We have an excellent mathematics department and these talented students and their teachers have worked really hard to be successful in the UK Maths Challenge. Congratulations to everyone involved and thank-you to Nick Robins for his hard work in organising everything!”

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Pupils at Heron Way School have been taking part in the BIg Pedal, a nationwide challenge organised by the charity Sustrans to see which schools can have the most pupils journeys by bike and scooter over three weeks. Heron Way managed to get over 45% of pupils cycling and scooting – amazing when you consider just 2% of pupils use cycling in the UK as their usual way to get to school. The school came 14th out of 106 Primary schools in the South East of England, and 143rd out of the 1,044 Primary Schools taking part in the challenge throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. Overall, there were 1,729 schools taking part in the Big Pedal, racking up a grand total of 1,414,952 journeys into school during those three weeks (not counting the journey’s home again)! To celebrate the end of the event Heron Way organised a bike it breakfast. With almost 200 pupils arriving at school for a healthy breakfast of fruit and a pastry which were very kindly donated by Waitrose Horsham. To ﬁnish oﬀ the breakfast there were fruit smoothies produced by pedal power. During the breakfast, year 4 teacher Alan Light took on a relay team of year 6 pupils at an exercise bike challenge and just managed a narrow victory.

The Chairman’s engagements for week commencing Monday 30th March 2015 Friday 3rd April (Good Friday) 2015 at 3.00 pm – Chairman will wave the Ferraris oﬀ from the Carfax as part of the Horsham Piazza Italia 9 events during Easter.

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DC/15/0643 Bucks Farm Crays Lane Goose Green Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2LR Construction of equestrian riding arena (manege) for private use only Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0611 Horsham Gates North Street Horsham West Sussex Erection of 45 new residential dwellings in two blocks ranging from 3 to 4 storeys in height, with undercroft car parking and associated landscaping (to the rear of gate three and land formally gate one) Reason for Advert: Major Development, Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0567 Magnolia House High Street Henfield West Sussex BN5 9DD Removal of ceiling over kitchen and utility room, removal of internal partition between and introduction of two pairs of new roof lights above (Listed Building) Reason for Advert: Listed Building, Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0594 Bishops Weald House Albion Way Horsham West Sussex Variation to conditions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18 and 21 of planning permission DC/13/2126 (which relates to part demolition and redevelopment of Bishops Weald House, Albion Way including change of use of part of ground and first floor to provide A1/A2/A3/A5 uses, D2 and C3 uses comprising 53 apartments, and demolition and redevelopment of part of Lifestyle Ford site, Bishopric to provide 17 residential units) to allow for a phased development Reason for Advert: Major Development, Listed Building,

DC/15/0609 Old Manor Manor Road Upper Beeding Steyning West Sussex BN44 3TJ Single storey extension to north and east elevations and a gabled dormer extension to the south elevation (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/0675 Thakeham Place The Street Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3EP Repairs to the roof; stabilisation of some outer walls; relocation of upper stair and fitting out of attic to form two bedrooms, a bathroom and a storage area, including installation of rooflights; creation of small extension to form utility room; minor internal alterations (Listed Building Consent) Reason for Advert: Listed Building. DC/15/0673 Thakeham Place The Street Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3EP Repairs to the roof; stabilisation of some outer walls; relocation of upper stair and fitting out of attic to form two bedrooms, a bathroom and a storage area, including installation of rooflights; creation of small extension to form utility room; minor internal alterations (Full Planning) Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building. DC/15/0602 Park Farm Park Street Lane Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RB Replacement swimming pool plant/ equipment enclosure Reason for Advert: Affecting Setting of a Listed Building.

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Spring is in the air and many budding entrepreneurs have a spring in their step too, eager to embark on an exciting new venture. Armed with redundancy cheques April start-ups are all the rage, but thinking through your options carefully is vitally important. So where do you start? One option is to fulﬁl that dream and start the business you have always wanted. But of course making it in business isn’t down to chance; Mega-tycoons don’t get incredibly wealthy by luck. They have what it takes to succeed in business. So when the urge to become your own boss hits you, ask yourself one simple question: ‘Do I have the right qualities to succeed in business?’ Certainly people think that they do, but the truth is that businesses are only as good as the people who run them. Some people will prosper by adopting the right habits, and others will fall by the wayside. Starting up your own business is one of the biggest challenges you’ll ever face and you’ll need to get a ﬁrm

grip on it from the very beginning. So have you got what it takes? Firstly, you have to ask yourself why you’re going into business. Is it to make money? Or is it because it really interests you? For the independence? Or is it a combination of these? Whatever the reason you must be clear about your personal aims and set yourself business goals. Do you have the drive, training and skills to make a success of it? Have you thought what it will mean for your family or partner, especially when working hours could be very long? If you’ve never had much of a head for money, or if you find deadlines a bore, or if talking to people is not really your forte, then you need to think again whether you want to be in business. Other things to consider, which are less obvious: - How good are you with paperwork? Can you think ahead? Can you cope with pressure? How good are you at letting go and trusting others to get on with the job? Because, in the fierce heat of running a business, it is these kinds of personal strengths that can make the difference between surviving and drying up before you reach the first waterhole. Key factors which will give you a

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Local yoga teacher success When Horsham resident Meg Thompson first set off travelling the world three years ago, little did she know she would return to the UK to set up her own wellbeing business: YogaWithMeg. Meg’s passion was inspired by the benefits she discovered for herself when working at a fast paced, stressful job in events management while in Sydney. She says, “I started attending a yoga class during my lunch breaks and was amazed at the benefits I felt – surprisingly not just the physical ones.” She discovered reduced stress levels, a calmer mind, fewer tension headaches and increased general happiness. She decided to break her journey on her way home by completing a comprehensive yoga teaching course in Bali - and immediately started sharing the benefits with anyone who was willing to give it a go! Yoga is no longer seen as “alternative” and is now enjoyed by a huge spectrum of people,including athletes of all ages as a supplement to their regular training, by management and business people to focus their thoughts, by mums to gain some healthy and sociable “me time”, and increasingly by the elderly who want to stay fit and flexible for as long as possible. By practising a variety of yoga positions, meditation and breathing exercises they are all reaping the benefits. “It’s really fantastic when total beginners come along to my classes and very soon feel the benefit their everyday lives”, she enthuses.

Although it is one of the world’s oldest forms of exercise, dating back over 5,000 years, there is currently a huge surge in interest in yoga and also in mindfulness as a way for busy westerners to counteract the stress of our modern lives. Meg began teaching beginners’ courses as soon as she returned to Horsham and was amazed at their immediate popularity. John, aged 60, said, “I’ve never tried anything like this before, and have been really surprised at how much I’ve learned and how much more flexible I’ve become after just a few sessions.” As well as the beginners’ courses, Meg has now introduced Power Flow classes for those who want a little more of a challenge, and for those who are looking for mental rather than physical relaxation she is also teaching meditation. If you would like to receive your FREE at home evening wind down yoga sheet then simply pop Meg an e-mail. You can also find the timetable and request a newsletter at: yogawithmeg@outlook.com Q and A Am I too old for yoga? Definitely not. People often start yoga in their 70s and many wish they had started sooner. Yoga is a form of exercise that can be enjoyed from childhood to your advanced years. I have people in my classes from teenagers to pensioners. Do I have to be fit to do yoga? No, you work with your own current fitness level and within your own capabilities. Yoga is not about comparing yourself to others, but

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Coffee shop, barber and Estate Agents all in 1 comes to Horsham It's been a long standing fact that Horsham offers a great variety of shops and services for the consumer, the 3 leading industries being Estate Agents, Hairdressers and Coffee Shops. Which begs the question 'why isn't there a shop that offers all 3 services?'...There is now! As of Wednesday 1st April 2015 'Coffee 'n' Cut Estates opens it's doors for the first time, at it's location in the Carfax. This obviously successful business model will surely be a great addition to our town and possibly leave us all thinking 'I wish I'd thought of that!'

Pavilions announce sessions for mums New mums are being invited to attend an all new fitness session at Pavilions In The Park, Horsham. Babies ‘n’ Bikes is an indoor cycling session with a twist, you can bring your baby along too. The session is specifically for new mums returning to exercise after having a baby and allows you to bring your baby along to the class with you. The session will be run by Fitness Instructor and mum of two, Helen, and will be tailored to suit the needs of the class. Music will be kept at a lower level for babies comfort and mums can get off the bikes at any time to attend to the little ones. Babies must be securely fastened in a car seat whilst attending the session. Babies ‘n’ Bikes Instructor Helen said: “Indoor cycling is a great form of exercise, it burns loads of calories, is low impact and offers participants the chance to take things at their own pace, ideal for those new or returning to exercise after a break. The session is designed to be relaxed and informal, also offering mums the chance to meet others.”

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Help wanted Mon to Fri 1100 to 1400 School Holidays to assist in busy local cafe. Must be outgoing and hardworking. Experience preferred but not essential. E-mail CV to accounts@ graylandscafe.co.uk

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT... Guy Leonard & Co have been long standing advertisers with the District Post and in this time the newspaper has gone from strength to strength. We have seen our reach increase as distribution has expanded - the circulation of the District Post online as well as through local outlets across the district has been very well received with people that we talk to as many people do now access the paper online each week. The District Post is always willing to assist us with artwork and queries as well which is an extremely useful service they are a great local team with a really good understanding of our requirements.

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Local singers to take the stage with Olivier Award-winning company in opera classic

Friday 3 April Voodoo Sheiks (20.30 + Sam Paine Trio) Surrey Blues Club,Hersham (01932 224361) Choro Bandido (20.30 - fun, tantilising Brasilian music) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789) Sinewave Songwriters’ Showcase (20.00 - Alice Western, Jacob Szulecki and Emma Harrop) B52’s,Horsham (01403 217401) Something Else (15.00 Easter Beer festival) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789)

Fourteen young people from Sway Perform theatre group join English Touring Opera on stage this May when the Olivier Award-winning opera company brings a season of Italian opera to The Hawth, Crawley. The children, aged between 6 and 11, have been recruited especially for ETO’s tour to sing as a children’s chorus of street urchins in a new staging of Puccini’s classic opera La bohème, which is performed at The Hawth on Wednesday 6 May. The children perform in Act 2 of the opera, in a Parisian street scene set outdoors on a cold winter’s night near Christmas. In the scene they watch a Punch and Judy show being performed on stage, sing a song about ‘Pa’Guignol’, the name of the puppet, and are given presents by the puppeteer, who is trying to trick their mothers into buying them for their children. This is the first time that Sway Perform have worked with ETO to provide young performers for the company’s shows on stage. Liam Howlett who leads the Sway Perform class at The Hawth on Tuesdays from 4.30pm-6.30pm said "This is a hugely exciting opportunity for the class. Being able to perform, even to just family, is so important for growth and enjoyment, but performing on a large

Saturday 4 April Red Tape (20.30) Broadbridge Heath Social Club,Horsham (01403 217177) Buckler’s Lite (20.30 Easter Beer festival) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789) Sent Her Mental (21.00) The Swan,Crawley (01293 527447) Sunday 5 April The Tony Stone Band (20.30) The Bedford,Horsham (01403 253128) Tanners Live Lounge (14.00 - Easter Beer festival) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789)

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Monday 6 April Acousticatz (17.00) Rowfant House Beer and Cider Festival, Open Mic (14.00 - Easter Beer festival - Fnal day!) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789) Jackie and G (14.00 - 18.00) Rowfant House Beer and Cider Festival Tuesday 7 April Open Mic with Dave Toye (21.00) The Jolly Tanners,Staplefield (01444 400335) Wednesday 8 April Open Mic (20.30) The Tanners Arms,Horsham (01403 588789)

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stage with a professional company is an incredible experience that you'd struggle to find elsewhere." Tim Yealland, ETO Head of Education, said: ‘It is fantastic for us to have these talented children from Sway Perform on stage with us in La bohème. Their energy and enthusiasm will perfectly complement the story of Parisian street life in the nineteenth century, and it is particularly good to be working with this wonderful group for the first time.’ Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest and most moving operas of all time, La bohème is a story of young love set in Paris in the 19th century. A poet, Rodolfo, meets the seamstress Mimì and they fall in love, but poverty and ill-health force them apart. ETO’s production is sung in Italian with English surtitles, in full costume, accompanied by the company’s orchestra and chorus. ETO’s visit also sees a performance of Donizetti’s rare opera The Siege of Calais at The Hawth on Thursday 7 May, which tells the story of the citizens of Calais who offer up their lives to save their city from the besieging English army. The company also performs Waxwings, a new opera specifically for young people with special educational needs, at Crawley’s Manor Green Primary School.

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Batten down the hatches- there’s a twister on the way and it’s going to be a big one! Early signs suggest ‘Wicked Witch’ activity in the area, with sightings of ‘lions and tigers and bears’, as HAODS (Horsham Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society) bring ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to the Capitol this April. The musical, based on the classic 1939 family ﬁlm starring Judy Garland, tells the story of Dorothy and her dog Toto, as they are whisked away from their home in Kansas, over the rainbow, to Munchkinland. They journey to the Emerald City to seek the Wizard, meeting colourful characters (Scarecrow, Tinman & Lion) on their travels, but the Wicked Witch of the West stands in their way. Luckily Glinda the good witch is usually close by to help.

This much loved musical features well known songs including ‘Over the Rainbow’, ‘We’re Oﬀ to See the Wizard’, ‘Follow the Yellow Brick Road’ and many, many more. Leading the cast is Adrienne Cox as Dorothy with Becca Attﬁeld under-studying and playing the role in the Saturday matinee. Joining Dorothy on her adventure is Chris Dale as Scarecrow, Gus Quintero-Fryatt as Tinman, and Kevin Summers as The Cowardly Lion. Glinda will be played by Nicola Shaw (with Alicia Marson understudying and performing in the matinee), and Andrew Donovan will portray the Wicked Witch of the West. The society is proud to introduce two talented canine stars: Buster & Mr Dudley, who will play Toto, and a talented chorus of adults and two childrens casts who play

everything from crows, to trees, to the lovable munchkins. With not long to go until opening night, Director Yvonne Chadwell says, “with 71 children and adults and over 200 costumes, it's all coming together…. We have just got to sort out the pyrotechnic eﬀects! ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is a great family show and we hope the audience will be singing the songs long after they have left the theatre.” The Wizard of Oz is on at The Capitol from Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th April at 7:30pm with a Saturday matinee at 2:30pm. To get your ticket for a trip to Oz, call the box oﬃce 01403 750 220 or visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com (Tickets £15-£17). For more information on HAODS visit www.haods.co.uk, or Facebook and Twitter @HAODSHorsham.

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CINDERELLA (U) After a hugely successful reboot last year, Horsham's long running Battle of the Bands is back for 2015 and is now accepting entries through it's website at www.horshambotb. co.uk Judged by a panel of industry professionals, this year's event will take place on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August in Horsham Park's 'Human Nature Garden', with the ﬁnal of the covers competition taking place on the Saturday afternoon and the ﬁnal of the originals competition taking place in the evening. As a special treat, last year's originals winner Sonic Deluxe will then perform while the judges make their decision.

The 2015 event will come to a close on the Sunday evening with the final of the acoustic competition, this year also taking place in the Human Nature Garden due to popular demand. Prizes to be won include a professional music video and photo-shoot, studio time, an iTunes single release package and much, much more. Co-organiser and former BotB winner Matt Andrews said: "Changing the venue, format and date of BotB last year was a huge gamble but it certainly paid off. The event was fantastic, all entrants played their socks off and the winners thoroughly deserved their place in Horsham music history. We expect this year's event to be even bigger and better. So

if you're in a band, get your entries in now via the website. And if you love live music, put August 8th & 9th in your diary now!" This year, for the ﬁrst time, the Horsham BotB website will also host a People's Choice poll online where fans can get involved and check out the bands that have entered. It will also continue to act as a hub for entrants to advertise themselves and to receive up to date information about the competition. Closing date for entries will be 1st July when heats will be announced. Visit the site now and get involved: www.horshambotb.co.uk Good luck! For any queries contact the team: info@horshambotb.co.uk

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EVENT O F THE WEEK SUNDAY FUNDAY KARAOKE April 5

9pm-Midnight Come along this Sunday & every Sunday for Horsham’s best karaoke night. If we don’t have the song you want we can instantly download it

SOUTHWATER LOCAL HISTORY GROUP April 6 7.30pm at Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater. Charles Chatwin will be presenting an illustrated talk entitled “The History of Billingshurst”. Non-members welcome - £3 entry. Further information: Jeremy Senneck Tel: 01403 731247.

CAR BOOT SALE April 6 Storrington & Pulborough District Rotary Club Car Boot Sale. 8am to 12 noon - Storrington Library Car Park, Ryecroft Lane, Storrington RH20 4PA. Free for buyers. Sellers: Cars £7, Vans from £10. Contact: Mike Webster on 01798 812764 to reserve your spot.

SMART PHONE PUB QUIZ April 7 8:30pm this Tuesday and every Tuesday. Teams of up to 5 for £5 a team. Cash and drinks to be won. Turn your smartphone/tablet into an interactive answer pad... No pens, no paper, no cheating!

HORSHAM MUSIC CIRCLE April 14 1.00pm in the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham. Organ Recital by Gerald Taylor FRCO. Free admission. Retiring collection for Music Circle funds. Contact: Jill Elsworthy 01403 252602.

HAODS Present

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.

14th to the 18th April 2015 Starts at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm

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An amateur production presented by arrangement with MusicScope. (RSC VERSION) By L.Frank Baum With music and lyrics of the MGM motion picture score by Harold Arlen and E.Y.Harburg. Background music by Herbert Stothart. Dance & vocal arrangement by Peter Howard. Adapted by John Kane from the motion picture screenplay

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June 11 Wimblehurst Hotel Horsham in the Garden Room. With artist Ann Harris from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Cost £22.50 to include a light lunch. Tuition and all subject matter will be provided. Please contact Ann on 01403 251537 for further details. Everyone interested in watercolour is very welcome. A special welcome is given to Carers.

Friday 03 April 2015

Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday

Michelangelo pizzeria

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Ciao amici! Michelangelo here- I am finally here in lovely ‘orsham - oh what a beautiful town it is. The Dons of Piazza Italia have flown me over because they love my gameshow so much. In Italy it is loved beyond measure. The problem was I knew nothing of Piazza Italia - the mirror charms me so much itsa impossible to focus on much more. But I am a Gameshow Host - nothing can faze me! I have studied and studied and am now the most knowledgeable person on Piazza Italia. Feel free to interrogarmi!! When does it start you say? Itsa 10am every day! Get here early for the cars and their parades - oh, I cannot wait to see a Ferrari again. I have missed mine so much since I flew out; two whole days without the feel of that leather under me, itsa bellisimo. You wanta food? There is so much choice; Italian markets, wine tours, coffee competitions, pizza ovens and sweets for the children! Oh I am troppo eccitato. You are not a fan of cars and bikes? Mamma mia! But itsa no problem at all. There is so much at Piazza Italia - it’s a celebration of the finest of Italy, there is food, live music and entertainment, not forgetting all of the activities for the bambini! There is so much for them to do on the Forum oh it is pura gioia. Make sure to come to ‘orsham this Easter Weekend to celebrate Piazza Italia with me, and maybe you can join my gameshow on Good Friday, don’t be scared i miei amici.

You may be a-wondering what a Roman Emperor is doing in a town like ‘orsham. Well, apart from stocking up on the latest fashion trends with the lovely ladies at La Vida (and it’s a secret, but I for one will not be missing their speciale fashion show in a-Piries Place on a-Good Friday) I am a-part of an advanced a-party who are a-looking to return ‘orsham to it’s a-former glory as a town of the Roman Empire. On Easter Monday I am a-looking forward to a-seeing some of my ‘orsham opera favourites – the magniﬁcent a-Franz Hepburn and the outrageously talented Oyster Opera. Thank yous for these go to Prezzo restaurants, a-very tasty pizzas and a-pasta. You all have a-nothing to fear from us on Easter Monday – my cohort will be returning you to the days of togas, Bacchus (hic) and the gentle a-sport of gladiatorial a-combat - it will be a-wonderful fun for everybody, even the bambinos, it is all a-very educational. I will also be a-recruiting for my new ‘orsham Legion and I challenge you, the ‘orsham proletariat, to give witness to my very own ‘I am a-Spartacus challenge’ in a-Carfax. This will be a-just after all of the supercars depart. As Emperor I must give a-credit to Bluecoat Sports, Mancini Legal and the gallic La Source for swelling my a-coﬀers and making my visit to you a-possible… you lucky plebeians.

‘Ere, some fella just asked me about ‘orsham’s Italian Festival, that Piazza Italia fing! I said to him “It’s all about the cars, innit” an ‘e said “Innit ‘bout celebratin’ Italian culture?” Well, what would you say? Of course, I said “Italian culture is cars, you plonker!” …what a numpty! Any ways, Piazza Italia is all about speed for me. Ferraris, Lambi’s, Ducatis, Minis – you name it, they got it, and this year there’s supercars on all three days! I couldn’t believe my luck when I ‘eard, as it ‘appens, cos I’m in the market for three 10/10 motors for this little job I’m plannin’. (Keep that on the down low though for now – savvy?) I’m ‘avin’ to get in early this year though, cos they’re starting up early you see. 10am! Gotta be there to check out the Ferrari and Ducati Catwalk – that’s where you can get up close ‘n’ personal like, with all the really choice motors. So, on Good Friday, a little sleight of hand, and I might just be the proud new owner of one of them. On Saturday, apparently their ‘avin’ a load of kids’ stuff down on the Forum, perfect for me to step in whilst they’re distracted and get my ‘ands on one of them Minis. ‘Ang on a mo’, I also hear them Children’s Trust folks are bringing in a load of fast cars too. Nothing like a bit of choice, I always say, eh? As for Easter Monday, now we’re talkin’ Sonny Jim! The gaffers in charge are callin’ it Lamborghini Heaven … sweet! Well they got that right! I’ll be there alright at 10 sharpish again, got to make sure I get pole position for that parade!

10am to 10.15am

10.30am to 2.45pm

12pm to 3pm

10.30 to 10.45am

3pm

10.45am to 3.15pm

Food

Classic Ferrari Display

Carfax

Mario and Luigi Hotdogs and Pizza Oven

10am to 4pm

Bishopric

Bike Zone with Food and Stalls

10am to 4pm

Swan Walk

11.30am to 4pm (various times)

Carfax

Bethan Roles – A Talented Local Young Singer

11am to 2.45pm (various times)

Town Wide

Sound Company - An All-male Chorus Singing an Eclectic Mix of Music.

10.30am to 3pm (various times)

Town Wide

The Italian Job Gang – Street theatre

10am to 4pm (various times)

10am to 4pm

Easter Egg Icing by Thorntons

The Forum

Lifestyle Mazda Lego Man Competition

10am to 4pm

The Forum

The Children’s Fun Zone, masses of entertainment for the young ones! With Toy Barnhaus & Horsham Urban Children and Family Centres

10am to 4pm

Fun

Piries Place

The Horsham Mixed Market

9am to 5pm

Carfax

The Award Winning Local Produce Market

9am to 5pm

Food

Carfax

Ferrari Finale – Departure of Ferraris through Carfax.

3.30pm to 3.45pm

Carfax/East Street/Market Square

Ferrari’s Arrival and Static Display Around the Town

12.30pm to 3.30pm

Bishopric

Ducati-led Superbike Display

12.30pm to 2.45pm

Carfax

200+ Bikes Drive through the town centre

12.15pm to 12.30pm

The Forum

11am to 3.15pm

10am to 4pm

Carfax

Sussex Air Ambulance Mini Rafﬂe and Information Stall

10am to 4pm

Fun

Carfax

10am to 4pm

Mario and Luigi Hotdogs and Pizza Oven

Food

Carfax

Speziale Finale! - Departure of All Cars

3pm to 3.30pm

East Street

Fiat 500’s and other Italian Supercars

11.30am to 3pm

Carfax/Market Square

Italian and Supercar Display - Including Classic Alfa Romeos and Fiat Coupes

11:30am to 3pm

Bishopric

11am to 3pm

Amazing Abarths - Static Display

Carfax

Italian Scooters Arrival and Static Display Around the Bandstand

Carfax

Abarth Drive Though with Horsham Car Centre

Carfax

Supercar Departure

Carfax

The Ferrari and Ducati Catwalk and commentary

The Forum

10am to 10.40am

East Street

Lifestyle Mazda Display

Carfax

Lamborghini Heaven Display

Carfax

Supercars with the Children’s Trust and Broadbridge Heath Garage

Bishopric

10am to 4pm

Carfax

Lamborghini Heaven Parade

Carfax

The ItalianJob.com static Car Display

Carfax

Abarth Car Stand

10am to 4pm

Carfax 11am to 3.30pm

10am to 4pm

Lifestyle Mazda Display

The Italianjob.com Mini Parade

10.30am

Addspeed Classic Car Display

10am to 4pm

Cars

Cars and Bikes

Easter Monday

Easter Saturday

Good Friday

10am to 4pm

Forum

Ice Cream Stall

10am to 4pm

Bishopric

Pizza, Coffee and Ice Cream Stalls

10am to 4pm

Carfax

Causeway

10am to 4pm

Exhibits at the Horsham Museum

The Forum

Kids Go Karts, Children’s Rides and Refreshments

10am to 4pm

Swan Yard

Stay Safe Driving School Experience

Carfax

Hepworth & Co Piazza Italia’s own Beer Tent

Emergency Service Display and Information

10am to 4pm

Swan Walk

The Horsham Rotary Slot Car Rally

10am to 4pm

Town Wide

The Horsham Rotary Bunny Hunt

Horsham Enoteca Wine Bar

10am to 4pm

Town Wide

District Post Coffee Competition

10am to 4pm

Town Wide

Piazza Italia Wine Tour

Carfax

10am to 4pm

Carfax

Sony PS Console Racing by Sony Centre, win a PS4!

10am to 4pm

Fun

The Forum

Ringo the Dragon and Friends!

1pm to 2.30pm

Carfax

Mr Pavarotti - Opera by your Larger than Life, Opera Singing Friend

12.30pm to 3.30pm (various times)

The Forum

Dan the Hat – Children’s Entertainer

Italia in Piazza - the Italian Food Market

10am to 4pm

Food

All Three Days

Carfax

Jo Appleby – Opera from the Talented English Soprano

1pm to 4pm (various times)

Town Wide

Claudio Allodi – Music from the Outstanding Italian Accordionist

11.30am to 3pm (various times)

Piries Place

Piazza Italia Fashion Show

11am to 3.30pm

Carfax

Horsham Churches Together Procession of Witness & Easter Service

11am to 12pm

Town Wide

The Piazza Italia Game Show – Street theatre

10.30am to 3.30pm (various times)

Carfax

Horsham Churches Together ‘The Easter Message’

10am to 4pm

Carfax

Face-Painting

10am to 4pm

Carfax

Chestnut Tree House - Easter Egg Tombola

10am to 4pm

Fun

Carfax

“I Am Spartacus” Finale Performance – Street theatre

3.30pm

Carfax

Franz Hepburn – Opera by the Baritone from the Bahamas

12.30pm to 2.30pm

Town Wide

Oyster Opera in their gondola – Street theatre

11am to 3.30pm (various times)

Town Wide

10.30am to 3pm (various times)

Gladiatorial Combat Fighting for the Honour of Caesar and His Lady – Street theatre

Carfax

Face-Painting

Feste Italiana in Horsham This weekend is one of Horsham’s biggest and most popular events in the Town Centre, Piazza Italia. Thousands will descend to see the displays of cars and bikes over three days, a stylish fashion show, street entertainment and some delicious Italian food from the visiting market. ITALIA IN PIAZZA - This popular market will be in the Carfax on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Monday. Organiser, Simon Faro, is proud that his market is the real deal, with all foods imported directly from selected Italian farms and producers, all sold to you by real Italians! You’ll ﬁnd cheese, Italian sausage, olives and delicious torrone - a soft nougat, amongst other amazing produce. They have a huge following in the town and always look forward to their visits. However, Horsham’s links with Italy and, more importantly, Italian food, reaches far wider that just once a year.

AUTHENTIC IN HORSHAM Whilst there has been strong links between our two countries for centuries, Italian dishes really started to take a foothold post-war with some of the most enterprising Italian ex-prisoners of war settling in Britain to establish their own restaurants, pizzerias and gelaterias. Here in Horsham, we all grew up with Piccolo’s in West Street, one of just a few of any type of restaurant in town before the recent explosion of eateries. Today, amongst the many chains, there are still two independent and delightfully authentic Italian haunts. Hidden beside Piries Place car park is Fillipo’s that is always worth a visit and Carmela’s run by the Raciti family who have truly made their mark in Horsham with their esteemed restaurant at the end of East Street (Eat Street) and Deli in the Carfax. SUSSEX PRODUCES ITALIAN The inﬂuence Italy has had in our eating habits even extends to what we make and grow on our own turf. Local cheese makers, High Weald Dairy, produce an excellent sheep’s milk Ricotta whilst Booker Harrison have turned their hand

to making a tasty Parmesan style cheese, Twineham Grange. Even meat doesn’t escape the drive for good Italian food. Beal’s Farm in Sussex specialises in Mangalitza charcuterie. Whilst their hairy pig breed has it’s roots in Hungary and Serbia, the charcuterie is very latino. They have already scooped a Great Taste award for their coppa, make a splendid salami and milano in addition to pancetta and pastrami. Many of their products are even admired by very foodie Italians. Perhaps the most audacious of all is Sussex growing one of Italy’s most revered fruits - the tomato. There are several local tomato growers but perhaps the best known is Nutbourne Nursery. Not only are their red vine beauties grown insecticide free but they have flavour that you would normally associate with sun drenched fields of rural Italy. You’ll find these and other produce in the markets, farm shops and specialist local food outlets in and around Horsham. For more a feast of foodie lovers treats, visit www.HorshamEpicure. blogspot.co.uk

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Carmela launches delightful Spring Menu Davey pearson Director - The District Post

Carmela Italian restaurant sits in the heart of Horsham at the top of Denne Road and this week sees the launch of their new spring menu, just in time for this year's Piazza Italia festival. It has to be said, Carmela is a firm favourite of mine and has never disappointed but, as always, I like to keep them on their toes. So a random visit to try out their new offerings, was on the cards. Greeted with a smile, my wife and I were shown to our table on the newly refurbished first floor of their 16th century building. The setting is that of an old English farm house, with rustic beamed ceilings and exposed timber walls. The faint sound of Italian music in the background, completes the experience.

The new Spring menu is set in 5 parts; Starters, Pasta's, Meats and Fish and Salads (for some reason) We ordered the Olives and bread to start, along with 2 further dishes; Wild Boar Carpaccio - thinly sliced wild boar topped with rocket and shaved parmesan, olive oil and lemon and CrostiniAl Pesce - baked rustic bread topped with cod and white fish pate, sundried tomato and olive oil. Being greedy, I had a taste of both and surprisingly, the slightly salty wild boar went remarkably well with the smooth creamy fish pate. Just saying. After a few glugs of house red, we moved on to the mains, of which there is plenty to choose. My wife chose the Sciagliatelli Al Ragu'Rustico - Sicilian home made ragu with pork, beef and wild boar cooked in blended Catanian olive oil. I plumbed for the the signature dish, Carmelas ZuppaDi Pesce Take inward breath... King prawns, tiger prawns, white fish bites, calamari, white clams and mus-

sels cooked in a white wine, chilli and tomato stew with garlic rustic bread on the side...and breath. Had I known this would be served in a casserole dish I would have ordered it for the both of us. The ragu was cooked to perfection, bursting with deep hearty flavours and didn't skimp on the meat, so much so, my wife couldn't finish it. Queue me. The fish stew was cram packed with all the fish it promised. The sauce had a hint of heat, but not too much, and the quantity was more than enough for 1. I nearly didn't finish it. When I say nearly... It's no secret that Carmela is the one of the best Italian restaurants in Horsham and that the authentic food matches the authentic experience, but I must congratulate the Raciti family for their consistency in customer service, menu variety and flavour since their opening in 2010. Book your table now on 01403 275375.

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Friday 03 April 2015

The Company in the search for Horsham’s best coﬀee

The District Post is organising the Caffe Italia competition this year as part of the Horsham Piazza Italia fortnight in the lead up to the event this Easter. The competition will take place from Friday, March 13, to April 10, and The Company are hoping to hang on to the coveted bean trophy. The Lounge at The Company Hairdressers have been the holders of the bean trophy for the last few years and have yet to be beaten serving Horsham’s best cup of coffee. The stylish cafe offers coffees, cakes, sandwiches and more. As

Winner of Caffe Italia for three years running

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well as espressos and caramel lattes you can enjoy a glass of wine or have a spot of breakfast. The Company pride themselves with their coﬀee and serve Fairtrade coﬀee and loose leaf tea. You can vote for The Company in the Cafe Italia competition by completing a vote form in store and posting it in their designated voting box. Customers can also vote online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/CafeItalia. The competition closes at midnight on April 10, 2015 and the winning business will be announced on Friday, April 17.

Friday 03 April 2015

Welcome to Kokoro! Kokoro literally means “heart”, “soul” and “spirit”. At Kokoro, we put our heart, soul and spirit into the food made for you. Quality of the food is our number one priority. All our sushi is prepared daily using fresh, quality ingredients.

Our highly skilled chefs cook authentic Japanese food on the premises. You can enjoy our delicious hot dishes or fresh sushi at any time in any branch. Fresh, healthy and affordable food for all the family!

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PART EXCHANGE TO YOUR DREAM HOME THIS SPRING This exclusive collection of just sixteen traditionally styled luxury four and five bedroom homes is perfectly placed in a peaceful spot just outside the beautiful market town of Horsham.

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Horsham

£395,000

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Horsham

£395,000

West Chiltington ID 45195

£750,000

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Horsham ID 38341

OIRO £675,000

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Itchingfield ID 45005

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£995,000

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Storrington ID 44467

£550,000

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Horsham

£395,000

Horsham

£395,000

West Chiltington ID 48263

£750,000

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Horsham

£395,000

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£395,000

Billingshurst ID 47190

£375,000

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Plummers Plain ID 33563

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£399,950

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Storrington ID 47768

£285,000

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Storrington Office 01903 742354 Horsham 01403 248222

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** INVESTMENT BUYERS ONLY - TENANTS INSITU ** A two double bedroom, two bathroom apartment built in 2003 by Belmont Homes, with a private balcony, lift and underground parking, situated in this exclusive gated development, within walking distance of the town centre and Horsham railway station. Presented in good order throughout and would be an ideal investment.

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£169,950 Leasehold

An attractive and modern one double bedroom first floor apartment located within close proximity of Horsham Town Centre

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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.

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A stunning detached Berkeley home, built to their ‘Somersham’ design and forming part of their prestigious Signature Collection. This higher specification home briefly comprises; entrance hall, 17’2 kitchen/breakfast room, 17’1 living room, 13’5 separate dining room and downstairs cloakroom. 4 bedrooms, the master suite with a dressing room and luxurious ensuite bathroom , bedroom 2 providing an en-suite shower room, as well as a family bathroom.

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A Three Bedroom Terraced House | Situated on the Popular Lambs Farm Road | Within Close Proximity of Horsham Station | 22’5 Refitted Kitchen

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Pulborough

£875 PCM

A ground floor stylish apartment close to Pulborough village and mainline station to London. Secure entry phone system, communal entrance hall, entrance hall, open plan kitchen/dining/living area. Master bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms, communal garden and allocated parking. EPC rating B

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£1,100 PCM

Pretty cottage style house in pleasant semi-rural location. Two double bedrooms with a further single bedroom/ nursery, study room, lounge with working fire place, kitchen/diner, conservatory, garden, ample parking. Horsham 01403 246750

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Horsham

£1,175 PCM

A stunning two double bedroom terraced house which has been refurbished throughout to high standard. It is situated in a sought after location in north Horsham, close to Littlehaven Station. Two double bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/diner, family bathroom, garden, ample parking, EPC rating: D Horsham 01403 246750

£1,195 PCM

A three storey town house. Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting/Dining Room, 4 Bedroom 3 Bathrooms, Dressing Room/Study, Garage, EPC rating D Storrington 01903 744 166

£1,100 PCM

A well presented detached bungalow in quiet residential location. Entrance Hall, kitchen, living Room with patio doors leading to decking area. Three Bedrooms, family bathroom. Garden. Parking. Wonderful views across farmland. EPC rating D. Gardener included

Horsham

£1,300 PCM

A stunning three bedroom end of terraced family home. Three bedrooms, family bathroom, downstairs WC, low maintenance garden and separate garage,

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£1,395 PCM

A fabulous semi-detached cottage. Entrance Porch/ Study Area. Drawing Room, Dining Area. Kitchen/ Breakfast Room Cloakroom. Two Double Bedrooms.

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£1,400 PCM

A newly refurbished semi-detached cottage. Two reception rooms, Two double bedrooms, Kitchen ,Utility room, Family bathroom, Garden enjoying rural views,. Horsham 01403 246750

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Devastating last gasp defeat for energetic Horsham hockey

Martin Read – Sports Reporter

Saturday March 29 - Women’s Conference East - Relegation play-offs Horsham Ladies 1st XI 1 - 2 Bristol Firebrands Horsham equalised, saved a penalty, hit the post and ran and ran but it ended in tears when Bristol scored from the last hit of the game to snatch a scarcely deserved win. Both teams had finished in the penultimate spot of their leagues, Firebrands having lost six of their last seven games in the West division. Despite the foul weather a large vociferous President’s Day crowd, lining the touchline three deep, were treated to a competitive, skilful exhibition. Horsham defended well and instigated most of the early attacks, drawing a prostrate save from the Bristol keeper. But, Firebrands scored first – from a

close quarter reverse stick smash and, against the run of play, found the net again, fortunately disallowed. Just before the break Horsham’s second corner was parried away but six minutes into the second half Sam Stares equalised from short range. A Bristol penalty flick was saved before, with Horsham making all the running, Lauren Keefe threaded through the Firebrands defence and supplied, only for the strike to hit the woodwork. With just two minutes remaining Horsham came under fire but kept out two short corners until a third was scrambled in right on the final whistle, the visitors grabbing victory. In a harsh assessment devastated Horsham captain Gill Adams told the District Post: “We put in a good performance, but it was just not quite good enough.” Yet, there is all still to play for with Horsham visiting Merseyside on April 11, when, if they beat Liverpool Sefton, the third playoff at Bristol – Firebrands against Liverpool on April 19- will be the crucial decider, determining which of the three sides survives in the National League.

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Emma Whipps in action against Bristol

Horsham Joggers are out Horsham edged by the league champions in force in all weathers Saturday March 28 - South League Premier Division 2

Runners at Dunsfold's Spitﬁre 20

Horsham Men’s 1st XI 1 -3 Banbury Hockey Martin Read - Sports Reporter

Athletics Julia Johnson - Horsham Joggers A wet and windy Sunday did not deter Horsham Joggers from competing in a variety of races last weekend. The Mel’s Milers 10K is mainly flat and mostly off-road, starting and finishing at Christ’s Hospital School and taking in the Downs Link and Southwater Country Park. Thirty-five Horsham Joggers completed the race, with Dean Heneghan coming second overall in a time of 34:49. Pete O’Connell was 6th overall and first in his M50 age category in 37:04, followed by Tiarnan Cotter 38:06, Mark Burrows 39:28, Paul Adams 40:36, Euan Ramage 41:09, Harry Wilcox 41:28, Mike O’Grady 42:38, Duncan Caskey 43:14, Anna Titchmarsh (1st F40) 46:56, Mark Smee 47:01, James Boniface 48:29, Gail Johnson (1st F60) 51:42, Ian Wilcox 51:54, Ian Nicholson 52:04, Beck Howard 52:11, Penny Barron 53:28, Vicky Clover 54:10, Philip Hedges 55:04, Nicky Paton 55:07, Geileis Cotter 55:52, Finbarr Cotter 56:03, Sue Valentine 56:25, Marion Luff 56:52,

Jenny Boniface 57:38, Viv Underhill 57:47, Fiona Clifton 58:02, Caroline Bransden 1:00:34, Diane Berry 1:00:47, Richard Barron 1:00:51, Stephanie Charman 1:05:12, Fiona Lear 1:05:21, Rita Cotter 1:06:38, Claire Miller 1:07:39, Edna Clark 1:08:41. The Cranleigh 15/21 is a popular pre-marathon race, primarily on country roads, but also using a short section of the Downs Link, whereby you can choose during the race whether to run 15 miles or add on another lap to make 21 miles. Four Horsham Joggers completed the 15 miler: Steve Nicholls 1:38:06, Steve Mitchell 1:56:47, Julia Johnson 2:24:25, James Munden 2:30:09. Seven HJs went on to complete the 21 mile race: John Dyckes 2:34:54, Mal Thornton 2:40:47, Alan Pettitt 2:47:04, Paul Yokom 2:56:53, Janine Littler 3:07:08, Holly Wanless 3:24:11, Helen Woods 3:24:12. And finally the Spitfire 20 is a two-lap race starting and finishing at the Dunsfold Aerodrome, site of the Top Gear test track, and following pretty country lanes around Dunsfold. Chris Yeomans finished the 20 mile course in 3:11:59.

In a slicing wind and with an impressive group of injured Horsham senior players consigned to watching from the sidelines, Marlow edged the game, stealing the league title after seemingly invincible Henley (until their wheels came oﬀ in the run in) went down to West Hampstead 5-3. Early in the game fast and furious Banbury uncharacteristically failed to convert an open goal, and then Horsham went ahead from a short corner midway through the

half after a short corner input was passed around for Dave Leadbitter to oblige. Horsham successfully shut down Banbury until the interval to lead 1-0 but, predictably the visitors came out hard in the second half, determined to get back into the game. They dominated with three short corners in the opening exchanges, but were still held at bay- until their serial goal scorer Harry Loxton was allowed too much room and reverse stick smashed a spectacular equaliser from the wide left. Banbury looked dangerous going forward but despite the umpires producing more cards than Paul Daniels Horsham still pressed hard, earning short corners until conceding the lead. Undaunted, Horsham attacked repeatedly but it was Banbury who scored the ﬁnal goal for a slightly

flattering 3-1 win. Captain Duncan Howarth said: “We tried something different, surprising them and were very pleased to be ahead at the break.” Horsham striker John Burroughs adding: “We won the first half but Marlow won the second.” Top scoring Banbury, beaten just once all season, finished with 119 goals (nearest contender Henley netting 89) and let in fewer than any other contender. Loxton scored 39 goals this campaign, 13 more than Tunbridge Wells’ entire output, telling the District Post: “Horsham have played well throughout the season. We expected a tough game and that is what we got!” Guaranteed third spot, Horsham’s final encounter is on Saturday 11th April away to endangered Ashford.

Perfect ten for the Hawks U12 Horsham Hawks 64 - 50 U12 Eastbourne Lions Youth Basketbal Dave Smith - Sports Editior The Horsham Hawks had to battle from behind to secure a hard fought 64-50 victory against the Eastbourne Lions and notch up their tenth straight win. Horsham started slowly finding themselves down 19-12 at the end of the first quarter. The second period was a very different affair as the Hawks regrouped, tightened up their defence and were more aggressive attacking the Lions basket. Seven Hawks players scored over the next ten minutes as Horsham comfortably won the period taking control of the game going into the half time break with a 34-25 lead. The Hawks continued to go on the offensive at the start of the third quarter extending their lead further

to 44-25 with some exceptional play from Fin Bennett who finished the game with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists as well as scoring the team’s 1000th point of the season. A 7-4 Lions surge at the end of the period cut the Horsham lead to 52-36. A fired up Lions team continued to attack the Hawks in the fourth quarter with an early 10-2 run that cut the Hawks lead down to just eight points and set up a tense final few minutes as the game began to turn into a war of attrition. With just two minutes remaining Miguel Venturini of the Hawks was subbed into the game and scored six quick points that secured a 64-50 tenth straight victory for Horsham that keeps title hopes alive. Scorers: Josh Lea-Clayton – 16, Fin Bennett – 13, Josh Tavolieri – 10, Miguel Venturini – 9, Harry Rose – 6, Meghan Stevens – 4, Amy Willcox – 2, Charlotte Willcox – 2, Jamie Coulson – 2, Antonio Lozzi, Isla Head, James Lowe.

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Uckfield honour league champions Horsham Saturday March 28 - London 3 South East League Uckfield 21 - 32 Horsham Rugby Richard Ordidge - Horsham RUFC Uckfield provided a touch of class when their players formed a guard of honour to applaud league champions Horsham on to the pitch with two games remaining. Horsham made light work of the nine positional changes in the side since last week by playing with the wind at their backs and building a substantial half time lead which was always going to be difficult for Uckfield to overturn. Coach Nick Stocker reflected after the game, “Their guard of honour showed real class and the good relations between the two clubs. Our mindset was not right, perhaps with the title already secured, and I won’t use the number of changes as an excuse because both sides had players missing.” After just three minutes Uckfield were penalised for not rolling away and Will Bell slotted the penalty for Horsham to take a 3-0 lead. Following good phase play from a penalty advantage on eight minutes a mis-match was spotted and the ball was moved right for Finlay Hillicks to score. Horsham then

pulled away when on eighteen minutes Arun Thompson scored a fine solo try down the middle, which was converted by Bell, following a disputed free-kick after Uckfield were adjudged to have lifted early in the line-out off their own ball. The Whiting brothers were linking up, always posing a threat, and then Jonny Whiting scored the first of his brace of tries after the ball was recycled from a driving maul following a powerful surge by Hillicks and good work from Iain Fisher. On the stroke of half time Jonny Whiting scored his second try after multi-phase play to take Horsham into what was thought to be an unassailable 25-0 lead. Horsham carried on attacking where they had left off at the start of the second half but Hillicks was adjudged to have not grounded the ball and with the wind now at the Uckfield backs the momentum changed. When the Green and Whites tried to attack on the half way line, defensive pressure forced a handling error and Uckfield won the kick and chase to the try line. Backchat from the Horsham players then saw a penalty awarded to Uckfield from the kick-off. Regular scrum-half, Ben Rush made a committed tackle but was yellow carded when it was ad-

judged too high together with the Uckfield player for retaliation. Uckfield scored another try to narrow the gap to 25-14 and with Horsham absorbing pressure a James Whiting tackle was required to prevent another Uckfield try. Then James Whiting wrong footed the defence and allowed and burst through under the posts from 20 yards, which was converted by Bell, and finally put the game out of reach. There was however still time for Uckfield to score their third try on the final whistle to make the final score 32-21. When asked to comment on individual performances Stocker said “Ricky Tobin stepped up on his debut to perform well at the line-out. Iain Fisher had a good game around the park and with his line out throwing in difficult conditions. It was good to get Finlay Hillicks on the field, albeit in an unfamiliar position for him of centre however Arun Thompson was my man of the match and showed his all round class.” Horsham’s final league game of the season is at home to Hastings & Bexhill on April 11. Horsham: Layzell, James Whiting, Ordidge, Hillicks, Rush; Bell, Mills; Brady, Fisher, Barber (capt); Grover (Penfold 60), Tobin; Emson (Smith 30), Thompson, Jonny Whiting.

Horsham man of the match Arun Thompson

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Mickel off to flying start at Oulton Park

John Mickel had a great start in his striking legends car Motorsport Dave Smith - Sports Editor The opening round for the 2015 season took place at Oulton Park last weekend and Faygate’s John Mickel was keen put his Oulton Park demons to rest. The last time he raced there, two years ago, he was hospitalised following a multi barrel roll on the first bend of the race final. For the opening race of the year the track was still wet, although

drying out rapidly, following the overnight downpour. Mickel started from sixth on the grid and after nervously negotiating the first bend began to make up ground, passing two of the leading pack. The still slippery surface claimed another few of the cars ahead and going into the final lap Mickel was in second place. Just as it looked like he would have to settle for second spot the race leader made an error and spun off leaving Mickel to grab the first win of the year.

For race two Mickel was starting from fifteenth on the grid and was faced with a lot of work to do. But on an ever drying track Mickel rapidly sliced his way through the traffic in front to leave him lying third after lap three. Mickel then fought his way past Paterson and O'Brien to again take the win. With two wins under his belt Mickel had to start lap three from the back of the grid which put twenty cars in front of him. But showing incredible racing skills he picked off the drivers one by one, rising to thirteenth after just one lap and up to seventh by lap three, setting the lap record in doing so. Mickel caught the one car left in front of him, his team mate Henry King, on the final lap before crossing the line to claim three wins out of three. John Mickel said afterwards “I wanted to prove that my accident was well and truly behind me. With my bright and brilliant number 4, K –Seal Legend, I wanted to perform to the very top of my ability here and with an amazing team, that's exactly what we did!" Mickel comes away with 600 points, ahead of Whitelegg with 530 and Paterson with 480. Rounds two & three are less than two weeks away at Brands Hatch

Pulborough unable to bridge the Dartford gap Saturday March 28 - London 3 South East League Dartfordians 49 - 0 Pulborough Rugby Martin Read - Sports Reporter Earlier in the season Pulborough suffered a heavy home defeat to high scoring runners up Dartfordians, but travelled to Kent hoping to finally guarantee survival in the London 3 South East League. However, they were unable to come away with any points after being outplayed by the rampant, newly promoted hosts. Initially playing with strong wind and slope advantage the young Dartfordians side soon crossed the Boro line for the first of their nine tries, two of which were converted. Although Boro were well beaten Dartfordians’ Dave Phillips praised them, saying: “Pulborough also had a youthful side and never

stopped tackling. They put great effort into the set pieces and were well organised around the breakdown. It was good to see Tom Hoey return to our club, although now playing for Pulborough, but they didn’t have the weapons to get through the tight Darts defence.” Three teams will go down with Hastings and Lewes already relegated. Boro remain eighth on 34 points and on April 11 the final day of the league season, re-visit the hop county to play tenth in the table Park House on 29 points after they squeaked past Hastings & Bexhill 18-16 last week. Boro beat Park House comfortably in the opening match of the campaign but have a very poor away record. Gillingham Anchorians are ninth on 32 points with a tough last game at Bromley. If Park House win with at least four tries they could finish on equal points , but Boro have a superior points difference.

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YM`s Dan Evans wins the header Saturday March 21 - Sussex County League Div 1 Shoreham 1 - 3 Horsham YMCA Football Tom Norris - Football Reporter Horsham YMCA siblings Dan and Nick Sullivan both found the score sheet on Saturday, as YM stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a 3-1 win away at Shoreham. Midfielder, Dan, converted a Dave Brown cross to open the scoring against the run of play after just six minutes, but the hosts responded quickly and levelled through Ross Meyers shortly before the quarter hour mark. An Anthony Hibbert header twelve minutes before the break restored the visitors lead and extended his goal tally for the season into double figures, before Nick Sullivan’s second half strike sealed the points. The victory ended the Musselmen’s seven-game unbeaten home record dating back to early-November, which has included impressive wins over Dorking Wanderers and Eastbourne Town. Assistant manager Dean Potter commented: “It was a good three

points. What we’ve wanted to do in the last ten games of the season is get momentum, building ready for next season. We know we’ve let ourselves down this season, but in the last three or four games I think we’ve been superb. “I thought that the Pagham result last week was great and I thought today, considering the conditions, to come here and win 3-1 was really pleasing. You look at the league table and Shoreham are in the bottom seven or eight, but their home form is really, really good, so we knew it was going to be tough. The goal that we gave away was a bit poor, but I thought in the second half we were disciplined and we managed to get the third goal through Nick and then we saw the game out with quite a lot of ease. “We’ve now got two tough games, at home to Littlehampton and then Dorking Wanderers away, but we’re looking forward to it and if we play like we have done, I can’t see why we can’t get three points.” YM Team: Fox, Carden, Gathern (O’Carroll 79), Doherty, Evans, Gedling (Dugdale 74), Hibbert, D. Sullivan, Schaaf (J. Brown 82), D. Brown, N. Sullivan. Unused Subs: Lockwood.

Nick Sullivan beats Shoreham keeper Fraser Trigwell for 3 – 1

Anthony Hibbert heads YM`s second goal

Updates to clubhouse at Junior Football Round Up Broadbridge Heath Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor

Ashington Cougars U14 0 – 2 Roffey Robins U14 With two league games still to play Roffey Robins U14 team have won the Horsham & District Youth Football League Division A after an excellent two goal victory away to Ashington. Elliot Bennett scored both goals during the first half. The team now have the chance of a league and cup double as they are due to meet Crawley United on April 25 in the cup final. Chesworth Rovers U11 1 – 0 Steyning Town U11 Chesworth took advantage of the home draw in this semi final of the Heron Way U11 Cup and ran out winners by the narrowest of margins. It was a tense match, fitting of a semi final, and the one goal that decided

it came after Toby had intercepted a back pass, beating the keeper to the ball before shooting at goal. Finlay who was following up raced in and smashed it home to send Chesworth into the final against Crawley Town at Broadbridge Heath on April 25. Horsham Sparrows Sparrows Under 13 – In a close game between the bottom 2 teams in Division A, Horsham Sparrows were beaten 1- 3 by Partridge Green. This was a tight encounter but Partridge Green just edged the game. Sparrows battled well throughout with a goal from Zak and Man of the Match performance from Andrew who played well in defence throughout. Sparrows Under 14 – An away game at Heron Olympic saw the Sparrows team come close to scoring in the first half and hold their hosts level for most of what was a very enter-

taining game. However, 3 late goals saw their unbeaten run come to an end. Jordan M was man of the match. Sparrows Under 13 Girls – In their last league game of the season at home to Crawley Town in blustery and rainy conditions the Under 13 girls team displayed a lot of resilience and kept a good shape but went a goal behind after about 15 minutes. They had a couple of chances on the break but went in 1-0 down. The next goal was always going to be important and despite some breaks from Alice and Melissa it was Crawley that scored next 15 minutes into the second half. The girls then chased the game and started to run out of steam conceding three late goals. There were good performances from Becca and Ella T in midfield and Ella S in goal but girl of the game was Emily who led a spirited defence. Sparrows Under 15 Girls – The team ran out 5-1 winners in their quarter final cup game against Worthing.

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Cricket Dave Smith - Sports Editior The clubhouse at Broadbridge Heath Cricket Club has undergone sizeable redevelopment in recent years to improve changing facilities and this winter the front of the pavilion has been renovated to provide a new entrance and patio area.

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Hornets have five games to avoid relegation football

Dave Smith – Sports Editor

Saturday March 28 - Ryman League Division One South Horsham 1 - 3 Whyteleafe It was always going to be a difficult task to overcome promotion chasing Whyteleafe and therefore this defeat is not altogether surprising. The Hornets battled well but a dreadfully slow start to the game from them allowed the visitors to take a two goal lead in the first twenty five minutes and given Horsham’s goal shy season in front of goal that was too big a hurdle to overcome. It took just twelve minutes for Whyteleafe to go in front as Roscoe DSane was allowed to get to the byline from where he pulled the ball back to Greg Andrews who slotted passed Williams in goal. Not much then happened until twelve minutes later when Bailo Camara's free kick was saved by visiting keeper Sheikh Ceesay who hit a long clearance up field which Joe Obersteller made a mess of dealing with which allowed Andrews to set up DSane in a reverse of the first goal. It now looked very bleak for the Hornets however just four minutes later they were back in the game. George Branford hit a long corner that Gregg Berry made a meal of controlling before stretching out a long leg to loop the ball into the corner of the net.

This boosted the Hornets who now threatened Ceesay’s goal with much more purpose before the referees whistle brought to an end an interesting half with Horsham trailing by the single goal. Straight from the restart Horsham had a good chance to equalise when Branford’s free kick was just missed by both McCreadie and Nwachukwu when the slightest touch from either would have done. Whyteleafe were now getting back on top of play and creating the better chances, although Welch, Camara and Nwachukwu all had opportunities to grab the vital second for their team. At the other end Williams through a number of good stops kept his side in it, saving well from DSane, Graham and Andrews. The game was sealed however in the eighty second minute when poor defending from Horsham allowed Jason Thompson a free header straight from a corner that gave Williams in goal no chance and the Hornets with no chance of a point. Now with five games to play wins are desperately needed by Horsham if they are to pull of what looks very unlikely and stay in the division. One of the five is an away trip to high flying Faversham Town and the odds on getting anything from that are very long which leaves the other four to get something from. They will probably need to win all four, Walton & Hersham and Tooting & Mitcham away and Corinthian Casuals and Ramsgate at home, and then hope other results go in their favour. That is a tall order for a team that has won only once since the end of January.

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Goal scorer Gregg Berry leaps against the Whyteleafe keeper

Bailo Camara watches Gregg Berry's eﬀort ﬂy into the net

Horsham cycling springing into action Another draw as Heath rue missed chances Tim Peters was well placed in the Ockley time trial

Tuesday March 24 - Sussex County League Div 1 Shoreham 2 - 2 Broadbridge Heath Football Dave Smith - Sports Editor

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Cycling Martin Read - Sports Reporter Horsham Cycling continued their seven Sunday morning rides from the Carfax throughout the winter period, organised to reﬂect the ability and experience of the participants. However, it was a wet and blustery spring reliability trial that riders endured last Sunday, March 29. 21 opted for the 56 mile return visit to Isﬁeld whilst 11 chose the shorter 33 mile Stopham ride. Refreshments

were enjoyed afterwards at Forest School Youth Wing. A seven week Indoor Cycling Course was run during January and February by HC’s own qualified instructor Sabina Hickmet with Ian Hiscock winning the men's first award of 2015 whilst Clare Savage carried off the ladies’ prize. The main local Time Trial season commenced on Saturday March 21 with the Southern Counties Cycling Union Open 10 mile event in the Ockley area where HC riders put in some good early season performances – Tim Peters was 23rd out of

75 entrants in 26 minutes 52 seconds, Jon Fry (27th) posted 27:18 and Bryn Reeves (44th) 29:23. April 17 will be HC’s tenth anniversary and 35 riders will mark and celebrate this with a 160 mile weekend round trip to Canterbury, staying overnight at the University. On Saturday April 25, Horsham Cycling stage their ﬁrst time trial event of the season on the Faygate – Newdigate 14 mile course. Full details of HC’s varied activities and events can be found at www.horshamcycling.co.uk.

Only three days after the disappointment of losing a two goal lead late at Newhaven, Broadbridge Heath was to leave Shoreham with the same emotion. An Ollie Moore brace looked as though it would be sufficient to see off Shoreham, but missed Heath chances and a wonder strike by Shoreham’s George Rudwick left the match all square. After only four minutes misfortune befell Heath when a Martyn Flack clearance hit Piers McDermott and looped back into his net for a bizarre own goal. Eight minutes later Heath were level, a Piers McDermott corner found Ollie Moore in the centre of the box and his bullet header left keeper Fraser Trigwell with no chance. Heath went on to dominate the remainder of the half with good chances to score falling to Moore and McDermott and fullback Luke Bevan’s twenty yard free kick cannoning off the crossbar with the keeper beaten. Heath came out in the second period in even more determined mood and totally ran the opening fifteen minutes of the half. Barely a min-

ute after Dan Attwater had narrowly headed wide Heath got the goal their play deserved. Andy Waddingham fed the ball through to Ollie Moore who hit a long range shot that found the bottom right corner to give the midfielder his second of the night. Minutes later it should have been all over when Mark Bevan made a run into the Shoreham box and cut the ball back to Tiago Andrade who somehow put the ball wide of the left hand post when it seemed easier to score. Buoyed by the miss Shoreham got back into the game with Dejaun Best shooting just wide from a free-kick and Heath keeper Michael Chester saving well from Alex Laing. Probably deservedly Shoreham grabbed the equaliser in spectacular fashion. Shoreham’s George Rudwick collected the ball and hit an unstoppable twenty five yard strike straight into the top left hand corner of the Heath net. Shoreham continued to have the better of it in the closing stages leaving Heath grateful for the point in the end, although earlier missed chances could have made it so different. Heath Team: M. Chester, Godfrey, Flack, Attwater, Bevan, Waddingham, Moore, McDermott, Sultan (Alfieri 65), Andrade, Legrange (Mobsby 77).

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