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Horsham MP Francis Maude is at the centre of a national storm after being accused of encouraging the panic buying of fuel. Under the shadow of a potential strike by tanker drivers, the Cabinet Office minister said motorists should top up their tanks and store extra petrol in a jerry can, which can hold up to 20 litres (about 4.5 gallons). After Mr Maude’s remarks, internet giant Amazon reported that sales of a red

20-litre jerry can were more than 40 times normal levels, while sales of a similar container went up more than 20-fold. Long queues were reported at many petrol stations on Wednesday and yesterday (Thursday), with Tesco and Shell in Broadbridge Heath and Sainsbury’s, Horsham, among those seeing a significant increase in demand for fuel. Roads minister Mike Penning said Mr Maude’s advice had been “a mistake”, adding: “He didn’t understand the size of a jerry can. He has apologised since.” But Labour accused the Horsham MP of “panicking people all around the country” through his “incredibly irresponsible” comments. Continued on Page 2

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The Resident is Horsham District’s only independently owned newspaper, written and put together in the town by local people. Our highly focused circulation of 18,600 per week consists of print and interactive online copies combined to provide a modern dynamic to our distribution, and a readership of 36,600 per week. Figures are based on current National Readership Survey research. Pick up your FREE copy from supermarkets, newsagents, estate agents, coffee shops, dental surgeries, banks and building societies, hotels, recruitment agencies, lunch restaurants, bars, clubs, pubs, petrol stations and garages, garden centres, railways stations, Swan Walk, Piries Place shopping centre and many other retail outlets.

Horsham MP fuels row Shadow treasury minister Chris Leslie told the BBC’s Newsnight: “Apparently he’s now said (the jerry can advice) was a mistake. I haven’t heard him say that. I’m not sure whether the public have as well.” Labour leader Ed Miliband called on Mr Maude and Prime Minister David Cameron to apologise, saying Mr Cameron was “presiding over a shambles on petrol”. Yesterday, energy minister Ed Davey advised motorists to fill up their

tanks when they become half-empty. Fuel tanker drivers could strike in a row over working conditions and pay. Ninety per cent of UK forecourts are supplied by about 2,000 drivers in the Unite union. Mr Maude told The Resident yesterday afternoon: “There is no imminent strike and the unions would have to give seven days’ notice of any strike, so there is no need to queue to buy petrol. “But of course people should take sensible precautions and top up their tanks when the opportunity arises.”

The future of Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre is being considered by consultants for Horsham District Council. Strategic Leisure and FMG Consulting are producing a business case to help determine the future of the centre, which senior district councillors initially wanted to close in order to save money. A range of options will be presented to councillors on May 3 before a public consultation. The final decision is due on June 27. The council says its consultants have been involved in “detailed discussions”“with users of the centre, including the Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre Joint User Group, Horsham Indoor Bowls Club and Broadbridge Heath Parish Council.

Sport England has been commissioned to undertake further work and discussions have started with national governing bodies over the future of sport and leisure in the district. Cllr Jonathan Chowen, district council Cabinet member for leisure, arts and heritage, told The Resident: “We have moved this project on significantly and there has been a lot of progress in a very short space of time. “Often out of challenges come opportunities and I am certainly beginning to see alternative options emerge, based on the sound assessment of need the consultants have been undertaking. “I would like to thank all those who have contributed to this process with time, ideas and enthusiasm.”

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Rebekah’s Family Holiday Tips EASTERTIME IN BAVARIA Today I went for a lovely walk with my son, enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful wild flowers, from celandine to wood anemone, and it reminded me of the expansive wild flowers at this time of year in the Bavarian forest, in South East Germany. The Bavarian Forest is one of Germanys’ old National Parks, where nature has been left to it own devices. Carpets of white and an abundance of yellow flowers cover the landscape. If you are a lover of walking, then this is the time of year to visit Bavaria! The snow is still coating the mountain tops, with a cool breeze coming down the valleys as you enjoy your walk or bike ride along the lakes. There are free guided tours geared for themes of the season and they are child friendly too. There are plenty of campsites, hotels and all sorts of accommodation to suit your needs. If you are walking in the forest make sure you watch out for the resident bears, wolves, European bison, lynx and wild boar! But, if you love wildlife and the outdoors, this is certainly a great place to visit. Bavarian culture, and the interesting villages, are worth visiting and wondering around, with lovely window boxes crammed full of flowers. There are many Bavarian customs which are maintained during Eastertide, for example the washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday or the famous Good Friday Procession in Lohr on River Main. Make sure you enjoy some of the local beer and the white sausage called Weisswurst! So my suggestion to you, if you have not booked anything for this Easter and would like to get away, is jump in you car, or campervan, take the EuroTunnel and drive. Stop over night in Cologne, maybe enjoy a walk along the River Rhine. Then, continue to Michigan, one of the Bavarian Forest villages, and relax. In just 10 or 11 hours you are in a different world away from the noise of the city. Go and explore that beautiful part of the world and let me know what you think of it… Make your holiday how you want it - that is what’s great about having a campervan- you can tailor make it to what you want! Our holidays mostly revolve around our campervan these days - flexible, fun, and family all at once! That’s why we founded Sussex Campers a few years back. Why not come and see us, or visit our website, and see just how affordable and excellent owning your very own campervan can be? Lots of our customers have even replaced their car with a camper! Rebekah Lopez Co-Director, Sussex Campers and Campervanning Mum

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Horsham does its bit for Sport Relief Runners of all ages, and even space-hopping youngsters, raised money for Sport Relief in Horsham Park. The event was held in association with Sainsbury’s, whose spokesman

said it was too early to say how much had been raised locally. Sainsbury’s Horsham raised more than £2,500 in store, with 40 employees taking part in fundraising events.

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It’s a hole lot of trouble for lorry driver The driver of this lorry got more than he bargained for when he reversed into a driveway in Nuthurst Road, Monks Gate. The surface collapsed as the weight of the vehicle proved too much for an

area with a cesspit underneath it, so the lorry was eventually hoisted up by a crane on a recovery truck. A neighbour told The Resident: “The owners had no idea the cesspit extended under the driveway.”

Legal battle over Old Town Hall The Blue Flash Music Trust has filed a High Court claim against Horsham District Council. Trust treasurer Robert Mayfield, who is unhappy with the way the council is trying to sell the Old Town Hall, told The Resident: “We very much regret having to take such action. “The council says it wants to consult and listen to people, but its oftenunilateral actions speak louder than words. “We are surprised that Horsham District Council would want to trouble the High Court rather than simply consult with the neighbourhood councils whose special charge payers have traditionally subsidised the hall. “A council that cannot admit a mistake is a very dangerous council indeed. “As we have seen on the Old Town Hall issue in the last six years, they will spend thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money in what appears to us to be a vain attempt to defend the indefensible.” After Horsham District Council filed its response to the claim, Mr Mayfield added: “I am satisfied that both sides have adequately argued their position and I look forward to the court giving its esteemed guidance.”

Driver, 82, killed An 82-year-old man from Henfield was killed when the car he was driving crashed into a tree. The pensioner was driving a Peugeot 207 on the A2037 Henfield Road, Upper Beeding, near Blesswell Farm at about 10.45pm on Friday last week. Anyone with information can phone police on 101, quoting Operation Hybrid.

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Students are given Horsham athletics in mourning the power to learn after death of father figure, 77 Physics and Chemistry students from Collyer’s visited Ceres Power Ltd in Foundry Lane, Horsham. The state-of-the-art facility is developing fuel cells to generate hot water and electricity in a far more efficient way than currently available. Joe Brock, head of Science and

Maths at Collyer’s, said: “The Collyer’s students really enjoyed the visit as they were able to see science at work in the real world. “It’s been a fantastic opportunity directly linked to the Physics and Chemistry A levels they are studying at Collyer’s.”

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With the death of Michael Carrington, Horsham and athletics have lost a loyal and dedicated servant. Mr Carrington, who was secretary and president of Horsham Blue Star Harriers, died on Friday last week after an unexpected heart attack. The 77-year-old always took a keen interest in sport, coaching rugby and cricket as well as athletics at Christ’s Hospital School before getting involved with Sussex Schools athletics. He was county schools secretary, championship secretary and team manager for more than a quarter of a century, and president of the Sussex

Schools Rugby Association. Mick Cole, coach and coaching secretary at Blue Star, said: “Michael was dedicated and always made himself available for athletics. He was a great ambassador, a hardworking member of the club and never had a bad word about anybody.”

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Thousands of athletes knew Mr Carrington as a thoughtful, competent and fair field judge at many of the top events in the South of England.

He was a 12-month-of-the-year official who helped out at cross country events in the winter and track and field events in the summer. Ever willing to keep up to date and eager to help, Mr Carrington was a founder member of the Sussex Athletics Network. Blue Star coach Kim Milnthorpe said: “He was a great support to all the athletes and was a gentle man. It is a huge loss to youth sport and he will be greatly missed at Horsham.” Mr Carrington leaves a daughter, Mary, and a son, John, along with three grandsons. Athletes across the South will miss him and his presence. Athletics, particularly in Horsham and the rest of Sussex, will not be the same without him.

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As part of Easter celebrations in the run up to Piazza Italia, Horsham businesses will stage a bunny hunt from Monday, April 2, to Sunday, April 15. Accompanied pre-teenage children will be able to visit a range of shops, draw Find the Carrot cards to discover whether they have won a little treat and find which bunny is hiding in each shop. After entering the bunny’s name onto a form, children will stand a chance of winning up to £40.

This free event has been organised by the Rotary Club of Horsham in partnership with Horsham District Council. Entry forms can be printed out from www.horshamrotary.org or picked up at participating shops. Horsham Rotary Club’s Easter charity market will take place in the Carfax from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, April 1, together with an animal farm arranged by Arthur Lodge, face painting and live music on the bandstand from midday.

Changing times in Pulborough Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School buried a piece of history at Reside Developments’ new site in Lower Street, Pulborough. Reside invited the children to gather an assortment of items indicative of life in 2012, together with photographs, written information and personal ideas, for a time capsule. Reside director Brett Hamblin said: “Spurred on by the possibility that their collection could lie undiscovered for a hundred years or more, the children produced some beautifully decorated ‘tubes’ containing their written work, drawings and personal photographs. “To these they added DVDs, videos, magazines, daily newspapers, mobile phones, a school sweatshirt and information about the school and Reside Developments. “The children were a joy to work with. Their enthusiasm and wholehearted participation was wonderful and their behaviour impeccable. It could not have gone better and I hope they will remember this day for many years to come.” The sales launch for Reside Developments’ site – The Old School House and The Walled Courtyard – will take place from 11am to 3pm tomorrow (Saturday).

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Village gets a spring clean Local businesses and volunteers joined staff from Horsham District Council to clean the streets of Storrington. Cllr Chris Mason, Conservative district councillor for Chantry, said: “The sun shone on Storrington as members of the local business community, supported by local residents of all ages, district and parish councillors,

Wren’s flying in to help hospice Former British gymnast Jackie Wren is supporting this year’s St Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk. The personal trainer has appeared in eight fitness DVDs with Davina McCall, selling more than two million copies. Now she is offering women the chance to benefit from her fitness expertise free of charge – if they sign up for the half marathon walk, which will take place in Horsham Park on Saturday, July 14.

set about giving the centre of Storrington a good spring clean. “Around 50 volunteers, backed up by a specialist team from Horsham District Council who all gave up their Sunday to help, took to the streets armed with brooms, shovels and pressure washers. “The Clean Up Storrington campaign is the brainchild of Richard

‘Amazing experience’ of young newshounds Students from Tanbridge House School took part in BBC News School Report, a project to engage 11 to 16-year-olds in the news. Youngsters in Years 7, 8 and 9 were split into three groups – video, audio and written – before conducting interviews and producing reports. Rosie Booker, who helped organise the event, said: “It has been a superb experience. The levels of professionalism shown by the students have

demonstrated their true capabilities as budding journalists. I was truly impressed by their news-reporting ideas.” James, a student reporter for the written team, said: “It has been an amazing experience which we all enjoyed. If it happens again next year I will be one of the first to sign up.” To see the students’ work, visit www.tanbridge-house-sch.co.uk/ bbc-school-news-report2012.shtml

Messenger, proprietor of the Moon bar and restaurant in Storrington High Street. “Richard is also chairman of the Storrington Business Breakfast Club, which is made up of like-minded local business people and others who want to ensure that the heart of Storrington has a thriving future. “As its title suggests, the objective of the campaign is to clean up the fabric of Storrington, make it an even more attractive destination and encourage people from the surrounding villages and communities to come in and use the wide variety of shops and businesses. “It is also ideally located as a centre for those walking and cycling in the South Downs National Park.”

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Top chef inspires Jordon to success Forest School pupil Jordon Powell cooked up a winning menu in the district round of the Rotary Young Chef competition. The 13-year-old, one of the youngest in the competition, wowed the judges with his three-course meal of Thai prawn soup with lemongrass, fillet of beef with salsa and cashew nut sauce, and pear poached in red wine served with orange mascarpone.

After qualifying for the regional round, Jordon said: “I was so excited to get through to the semi-final. “In the Horsham round, one of the judges was Lewis Hambleton, executive chef at the prestigious South Lodge Hotel, and he has very kindly been supporting me since that competition. “It has been amazing spending time in his kitchen, developing my skills and experience.”

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Water way for children to learn Lodge Hill Centre, near Pulborough, has joined forces with Southern Water to help children and teenagers learn how to use water efficiently. The centre has two eco-lodges for groups to stay in while attending residential courses. These include green features such as a rainwater harvesting system which provides recycled rainwater for flushing the toilets. Southern Water donated £3,000 towards the cost of the system and has also provided an intelligent water meter for each lodge, allowing school students staying in them to monitor how much water they are using. Richard Evea, chair of trustees at Lodge Hill, said: “We are delighted to be working with Southern Water to raise awareness of the importance of using water wisely. “Our induction for youngsters visiting Lodge Hill includes a Waterwise talk by our staff, who have been trained by Southern Water. “This gives the students a clear

picture of how precious a resource water is and why it is vital to really think about how we use it and how we can all use less. “We then ask them to check the water meters throughout their stay in our eco-lodges so they can see how much water they are using and think about how they could reduce that amount.”

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Sicilian food and flair proves a recipe for success at Carmela The much-loved restaurant is about to celebrate its second anniversary with a new menu and cook book just in time for the town’s Italian extravaganza The evenings are getting lighter, the sun has had its hat on this week and the daffodils are blooming. It can only mean one thing - summer is just around the corner. And to celebrate the new season, Carmela in Horsham has launched a brand new menu, inspired as always by the fresh ingredients and tastes of Sicily. On it you will find many of the restaurant’s flagship Sicilian dishes as well as Risotto da playa, Rigatone, meatballs, swordfish, Pollo Rustico and delicious starters including courgette sticks covered in aged parmesan breadcrumbs and garlic. It’s the kind of menu that will make you feel as though you’re enjoying a break somewhere on the continent. So it’s just as well Carmela also offers an extensive wine list to choose

from to accompany your meal. The restaurant has an outside terrace where customers can bask in the sunshine we are sure to get this summer (well, we can dream). With umbrellas for shade and waiter service, you can get into the fiesta spirit with your friends and enjoy the fantastic food and drink al fresco. It’s a popular spot for just a quick glass of prosecco, afternoon of drinks and snacks or a three course evening dinner. Whatever the occasion or the reason for your visit, the team at Carmela will cater to your every whim, and like to think of themselves as your host, welcoming you into their home. Speaking of the team at Carmela, the restaurant was opened by Francesco Raciti along with his sister Rossella. Together they created somewhere that paid homage to the traditional and authentic foods of their ancestors, with an emphasis on quality and exceptional service. It is a recipe that seems to have worked. Almost two years since it opened Carmela is more popular than ever and is one of the town’s more recent success stories. Launched mid-recession, Carmela has proven that despite a poor economic climate, there is still an appetite for great, wholesome, well prepared food in a relaxed environment. Surviving through what has been one of the worst recessions in history is a testament to Carmela’s commitment to quality and its customers. The restaurant celebrates its second birthday this summer and has also recently been refurbished inside. As an employer of around 10

members of staff, Carmela has also contributed to local employment and today, the ethos remains the same as always. Rossella said: “We opened Carmela with one clear goal – to bring the ‘fantastico’ food of Sicily to Horsham. “We wanted to give people something different, and for every one of our customers to experience fresh, delicious food in a welcoming, friendly restaurant that was owned independently by local people. I like to think we have kept that promise and that we just keep getting better.” Everyone at Carmela is getting geared up for the Italian festival, Piazza Italia, which will be held in Horsham town centre over Easter weekend on Friday April 6, Saturday, April 7 and Monday, April 9.

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The event will be a celebration of all things Italian and includes a threeday market, rallies with cars such as Mini and Ferrari and a wine tasting tour. What better time to visit Carmela? To coincide with the Piazza Italia festival, the restaurant has launched a new cook book, including recipes you can use to create Sicilian dishes in your own kitchen. Many of them have been created by owner and chef Francesco and some are even top secret recipes passed down by his mother, after whom his restaurant is named. You can buy the book at a stand at the festival and proceeds will go to charity.

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Rotary Club is really making a difference The Rotary Club of Horsham received 86 requests in the first year of its Making a Difference scheme. Sixty-six of the requests were fulfilled, with donations totalling more than £13,200, and 51 needy families were additionally supported with a total of £2,500 at Christmas. Rotary Club treasurer John Le Rossignol said: “The vast majority of requests that were fulfilled only needed small sums of money to purchase essential needs, usually for children or single mums.

“In one case, only £20 was needed to enable a young man to be able to travel to see his dying father. “The nature of the scheme really brought home the difficult issues facing many people who live in Horsham. “Most residents only see the pleasant side of this small market town, but the recession has badly impacted many families who are now reliant on local charities and agencies to provide the basics of life. “The scheme’s larger beneficiaries included the

Queen Elizabeth II School, who acquired a special chair which incorporates scales to enable correct dosage of medicines, You Can Do It and the Phoenix Stroke Club. “Not all requests required donations, some purely required advice or manpower from the Rotarians. One request from a local care home simply required the loan of a large TV so that the residents could watch the Royal Wedding together. “All requests receive an immediate response and a decision is generally made within a few days, even within a few hours in the case of really urgent needs. “So remember Rotary’s Making a

Difference scheme if you know anyone who really needs a little help to make their life a little brighter.”

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The scheme, which was launched on the front page of The Resident, will continue for at least another year. Applications can be made via www.horshamrotary.org.uk

Remembering Simon Viney Children’s rights in spotlight A charity rugby sevens tournament will be held at Barns Green in memory of a player who died at the age of just 22. Horsham resident Simon Viney, who played for the village’s second team, died from a pulmonary edema related to a heart condition, just before Christmas in 2009. The Simon Viney Memorial tournament will take place on the village green from 12.30pm on Sunday, May 20. Proceeds will go to the Queen Elizabeth II School and The Wooden Spoon, a rugby-based charity for physically and socially disadvantaged children. For more information, contact Phil Kemp on phil.kemp@tesco.net

The Children’s Commissioner, Dr Maggie Atkinson, spoke about the UN Declaration of Human Rights for Children when she visited Farlington School. Jane Williams, head of Years 10 and 11, said: “Dr Atkinson demanded that the girls think seriously about their rights and the rights of all children. “She spoke about herself and how she got the post of Children’s Commissioner and was truly inspirational as well as thought-provoking.”

Volunteers needed to help families Home-Start CHAMS needs more volunteers to help look after vulnerable families with at least one child aged under five. More than 60 volunteers, all mums with specialised training, meet with their allocated families for two or three hours per week and offer confidential support in Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex. Office manager Sarah O’Connell said: “We support families in a wide variety of situations, including abuse, isolation, financial hardship, disability, bereavement, multiple births or those just finding parenting a struggle. “Since 1998, we have supported over 1,500 families and there are always more asking for help than we can deal with. “We are encountering higher levels of need at a time when our traditional sources of funding are under threat, but we are determined to survive and even expand our services. “Our staff team is very small – one full-time and four part-time workers to cover the whole area – so we need help. “Can you help us to approach charitable trusts and foundations, the corporate sector or run fundraising and profile-raising events? “Do you have any marketing, fundraising or other expertise you could offer? You would be very warmly welcomed and appreciated by a hardworking and committed team.” CHAMS has organised a ladies’ accessories sale at St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Springfield Road, Horsham, from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, April 21.

Models required for fashion show Staff at Bonmarche, West Street, Horsham, are organising their third fashion show, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event will take place on Thursday, April 12 and the clothes store is again looking for models to strut their stuff on the catwalk. Manager Sarah Fenton said: “Ladies volunteered last time we held a fashion show. “It went so well we thought we’d ask the ladies of Horsham to once again volunteer their time for Macmillan and for a fun evening.”

Police stumped? Burglars broke into the pavilion at Henfield Cricket Club, taking items including an auto rake and reel, tool box, trolley and ratchet tool set. Cricket club tracksuit tops, featuring the letters HCC and a picture of a hen, were also stolen. Anyone with information can phone police on 101, quoting serial 168 of March 19.

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Past & Present In case you missed it ﬁrst time round, our popular historical feature from last year returns, featuring Horsham photographs 60 years apart.

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The issue of public service pensions has been very much to the fore in the media over recent weeks, yet there is one body of public servants who continue to be denied any pension whatsoever. Affected veterans of the UK Armed Forces when serving did not work normal office hours (indeed invariably worked very unsocial hours), were often separated from their families, had no right to withdraw their labour or take any form of industrial action, and were prepared to

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Indirect contributions towards the future payment of pensions have always been taken as part of the annual pay award formula devised by the Armed Forces pay review body, the sum of such contribution which would otherwise have been paid in the salaries of servicemen and women. We are all aware of the current parlous state of the UK economy and that any sizeable reduction in the budget deficit will not come overnight. However, government claims that to allow settlement of this long outstanding issue would simply be unaffordable do not stand scrutiny. The true cost would in practice be much less than claimed by HM Treasury and is very affordable. It all boils down to where public expenditure priorities lie. Service veterans do not appear to warrant any consideration. For more information, please see www.efva.co.uk, phone 01903 786045 or 01903 741418, or email john4equality@aol.co.uk or jamesanthony1943@hotmail.co.uk

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lay down their lives in defence of UK national interests. The Forgotten Veterans’ pleas to government for a meaningful discussion of these matters have continued to be ignored for well over 20 years. The good news is that earlier this month the inaugural meeting of an all-party parliamentary group, to discuss the inequality in Armed Forces pensions, was held. The group of MPs – 10 from the government benches and 10 from the opposition – is to be chaired by Katy Clark (Labour). The group secretary is Sir Bob Russell MP (Liberal Democrat), who has been our champion in the House of Commons for the past two years. Service leavers pre-April 1975 receive no pension benefit. Those leaving from April 1975 onwards qualify for a preserved pension prorata their service, on reaching state retirement age. There is a great body of evidence which shows that both pre and post April 1975 service leavers were not kept informed of pension scheme changes or of their likely entitlement.

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Francis Maude must think we’re all stupid Simon Clare @faithlesseye

Francis Maude MP was wheeled out in defence of the Conservative Party on Monday, after the resignation of Peter Cruddas who had been secretly recorded claiming that, for a fee, he could arrange both access to the Prime Minister and consideration during Tory policy discussions. Questioned by Evan Davis on the Today programme, Maude confirmed

that one could expect to meet David Cameron for a payment to the party of £100k or £200k. Maude then went on to say that there was “nothing remotely improper about that, or new, and all parties do that”. When challenged about this statement, Maude asked “What’s improper about that?” The Conservative Party does not differ from the other major parties in requiring money from donors or in offering incentives. But if Francis Maude truly doesn’t understand why voters might see something wrong with Prime Ministerial access being up for sale then he is either hilariously naive or living in

his own parallel reality. As I don’t think either of these is the case, I suspect that he doesn’t actually believe there’s nothing that could be perceived as improper about it after all. Judging by what he went on to say, I think I may be right. At the start of the interview, Maude apparently fails to see any problem with the concept of money purchasing access to political leaders, but by the end he seems to recognise the problem after all – at least when talking about the Labour Party. Maude attempted to cast doubt on the integrity of Labour’s dealings with the unions in just the same way that he was being questioned about

his party’s integrity in relation to big business. It seems that Maude only thinks paying cash for access is improper when it is the Labour Party doing it. No double standards there then. Maude squirmed inexplicably when asked to justify the party’s intention not to publish a list of party donors who have dined with the PM. He could give no good reason for it because no good reason exists, and a few hours later the Tories had indeed published it. Quite why Maude thought this point was worth defending is beyond me. Did he not know that his party was going to publish the list anyway,

as we all suspected it would? If he didn’t know, why was he put forward for the interview. And if he did know, what on Earth did he think he would gain by arguing on the side of not publishing? He was clearly put up by the Tories in an attempt to play down the importance of the story. But through his clumsy refusal to acknowledge any legitimate concerns he succeeded only in reinforcing the growing belief that politicians think we are stupid. One can only hope that the kind of intellectual contempt exhibited in this interview is reciprocated by his constituents next time he asks them to vote for him.

Why the political party system is out of date Nik Butler www.loudmouthman.com

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While my last article (some may say ‘rant’) was focused on money lenders and the financial institutions who have changed little and broken much, this week I wish to talk about an aspect of politics which is quickly becoming a vestigal organ in a modern body of government. Allow me to provide some context.

I am a parish councillor for North Horsham and I represent the constituents of Roffey North. I tend to consider the role of parish councillor as being on the first rung of the ‘elected officials’ ladder. As a parish councillor you represent yourself as an ‘independent’ or ‘non-political’ candidate, which allows you to listen to issues without a need to consider the role of a party or that party’s policies. As you climb up the ladder of government from parish to district, then county, and upwards towards Parliament, the role of the independent councillor diminishes and in its place

political parties drive the larger part of the apparent decision-making process. The party system has been successful for Britain and has formed much of the social structure of communities across the UK. The benefits of running a party system and the opportunity to raise funds, as well as co-ordinating policy, at a time when communication between the counties was a slow affair, are clear from an organisational point of view. Having political parties makes it easier to define issues in terms of Team A versus Team B.

Newspapers can publish articles on the basis of a ‘party’ or an issues group and the media can generalise an issue in term of ‘the Left’ or ‘the Right’. Parties make life easier for the writer when they need to create competition and build arguments. For my part, having been a member of the Conservative Party and then the Liberal Democrats, I left both when I realised that much of what can be achieved in society no longer requires the party process. Similarly I have been disillusioned by the tendency of parties, those in power and those awaiting a majority,

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Rarely does such an eagerly anticipated film live up to its own hype like The Hunger Games. I had heard quite a lot about it. The movie studio billed the film as an epic, and it was widely considered to be the Avatar/Twilight/Transformers of 2012. It is all those combined and then some. Based on the first of a trilogy of books, it’s easy to understand the comparisons to the Twilight series. Don’t get them confused. Much like its leading lady, the Hunger Games relies on skill and sophistication rather than a whining, puppy-dog-eyed teenage vampire lover. I doubt Bella would last five minutes in the woods with a bow and arrow. The film was a big risk for its small production company, Lionsgate. But they didn’t play it safe, with a cast of unknowns and investment in

stunning sets and costumes. The fact that it was a book first meant the plot kept my interest for its two-hour running time. And although its concept is simple, I was impressed by how many surprises there were in the storyline. Which, by the way, follows Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old girl who lives in a future where the capital city rules over what was formerly North America. Under a brutally strict regime, every year they televise The Hunger Games – in which a boy and a girl from each of the 12 districts must fight to the death, until one remains victorious. Arguably there is a political undertone and it highlights the effect of a voyeuristic culture that fuels the media. But putting that deep analysis to one side, if you go to the movies for sheer entertainment, to see good battle evil and witness a heroin rise from a coal mining village to attempt to become a national treasure and in turn stay alive, you will love this film – and be hungry for more.

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Solice & Stone Gossard And The Wonderbras Plus Vacant Paradise at The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham Sunday 1st April Festival Of Sound on The Bandstand: 12:00 - The Saviours Of Soul (Soul, Funk & Disco)

1:00 - Something Blue (Folk, Roots, Blues, Bluegrass, American) 2:00 - Makss Duo (Acoustic Rock)

3:00 - Word Of Mouth (Soul & Popular Pub Classics) Special Junior Acoustic Open Mic With Calvin & Hobbes at The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham 7:30pm Skyhook at Horsham Folk Club, The Normandy Centre Denne Road, Horsham Wednesday 4th April Open Mic Night With Terry at The Tanners Arms, Horsham

The Saviours Of Soul - Open Rehearsal at The Partridge, Church Road, Partridge Green

Thursday 5th April Rock:HYC - Fighting Fiction - Half Hour Hotel - Pirate & Cobie - Fresh Like Dexie - The Collector at Horsham Youth Club, Hurst Road, Horsham (£3 16+) Friday 6th April - Good Friday The Titanic Dance Band at The Malt Shovel, Horsham Startled Hamsters at The Queen’s Head, Horsham

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Acoustic Jam Night at The Frog And Nightgown, Faygate Saturday 7th April The Rockits Rock Band at The Malt Shovel, Horsham White Lines at The Queen’s Head, Horsham

From Sabbath To Hell at The Bedford, Horsham South Of 55th at The Tanners Arms, Horsham

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Saturday 7 April 5pm High Definition opera screened in the cinema live via satellite from The Met, New York. Anna Netrebko’s dazzling portrayal of the tragic heroine in Laurent Pelly’s new production.

SWAN LAKE Thursday 12 April 2.30pm & 7.30pm Vienna Festival Ballet perform one of the best known love stories. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky in a show not to be missed.

THE RAT PACK IS BACK Saturday 14 April 7.30pm Britain’s longest running tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. The Rat Pack are backed by the fabulous Don Hunt Swing Band.

BILL ODDIE UN-PLUCKED Tuesday 24 April 7.30pm Behind the scenes with TV’s favourite wildlife man & his producer Stephen Moss. These life long birders share memories and stories from 15 years of some of the most popular natural history series ever made.

TJ HIGGS Wednesday 25 April 7.30pm Described as “A Thoroughly Modern Medium”, Tracy J Higgs brings a uniqueness through Mediumship to her audience. Delivering messages from loved ones with the utmost accuracy, compassion and finer detail.

BLOOD, GUTS AND GORE: MURDER IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND Thursday 26 April 7.30pm In The Studio Master storyteller and historian, David Allen takes you on a gripping jaunt through the spooky world of plots, poisons and chopped-up bodies, in a theatrical storytelling of real life murders. Including a local flavour with tales of two notorious murders in Brighton, and a hanging in Horsham.

Friday 27 April 8pm Famous worldwide for creating unique harmony versions of pop, classical and West-End anthems, these four unmistakably British singers take you on a 2 hour musical rollercoaster. Featuring the most popular songs from their 3 Top Ten albums, plus exclusive new material from their hugely anticipated 4th album.

THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR Sunday 29 April 7.30pm Legends of Irish Music, bring their show of music, songs and stories to The Capitol for the first time. Don’t miss your opportunity to hear them sing all their hits including When You Were Sweet 16, The Green fields of France, The Old Man and Steal Away.

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Bill Oddie goes wild at The Capitol

Well-known wildlife man Bill Oddie and his producer Stephen Moss will be sharing stories and memories of their career over the past 15 years at The Capitol on Tuesday, April 24. The duo will provide a behind the scenes insight into everything wildlife from dormice to whales, illustrated with extracts from their popular TV series, Birding with Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild and How to Watch

Wildlife. Hear about Bill’s attempt to swim with seals and the breath-taking air display of starling roost that has often been copied but never surpassed. They integrate reality, disappointment, frustration, joy and humour into all their work. They’ll take you back to the beginning when they discovered their mutual love of birds and both wanted to turn their hobby into a job. Luck-

ily BBC2 gave them the opportunity and they have been working together ever since. As much of the wildlife they discuss is in Britain, you can see it for yourself. The evening will be fascinating for the whole family. The show begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16.50, concessions £15, and can be purchased by calling the box office on 01403 750220 or by visiting www.thecapitolhorsham.com

T J Higgs demonstrates psychic powers in new show

Tracy Higgs is a psychic medium and she will be showcasing her talents in Horsham at The Capitol on Wednesday, April 25. The medium rose to fame quickly and has been very successful in the last five years. She has numerous TV appearances under her belt including slots on Destiny TV, The Xtra Factor, The Three Mediums and Colin Fry Live with T J Higgs. Back in 2005, she was asked to do a reading for Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall on Richard and Judy so she is popular with royalty and celebrities alike. The two books she’s had published are also among her achievements. Her debut book, Living with the Gift, was hugely successful worldwide and her second book, Signs from the Afterlife reached number 28 on The

Sunday Times Bestsellers list. Tracy says that it was a childhood experience that kick started her career. When she was about two or three, her great granddad passed away and she could still see him. Tracy believes that being different as a child and the challenges that she faced were an essential part in making her the medium she is today. She is a bubbly and kind medium and does more than just deliver her shows, she supports fans by text and email as she thinks this is an important part of her job as a medium. See her for yourself next month. The show begins at 7.30pm and tickets are £17.50, concessions £15.50. To book call the box office on 01403 750220 or visit www.thecapitolhorsham.com

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Carnage

A Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals for the Pirate of the year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian London. Aardman animated adventure.

Two pairs of parents hold a cordial meeting after their sons are involved in a fight, though as their time together progresses, increasingly childish behavior throws the evening into chaos.

Julia Roberts scrambles for the throne in this adaptation of Snow White. When Snow White’s beauty wins the heart of the prince that she desperately pursues, the queen banishes her to the forest. But the formidable young heroin is determined to take back the land from her enemy.

The Smurfs tumble from their own world into ours when they are chased by the evil wizard, Gargamel. Landing smack bang in the middle of Central Park, they must navigate through New York and get back to their own village before it’s too late. An endearingly adorable adventure.

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Events 31st March

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Haydn’s ‘Creation’

31st March

Jumble sale in Colgate Village Hall starting at 1.00pm. Refreshments available. Admission 50p. All proceeds in aid of the Village Hall maintenance fund.

Billingshurst Choral Society with the Sinfonia of Arun and soloists will be performing Haydn’s ‘Creation’. At Billingshurst Leisure Centre, 7.30pm. Tickets cost £12, students £6. For more details and tickets call 01403 741576 or email tickets@ billingshurstchoralsociety.org

The Barbershop Singers, The Worthingais, a four part harmony singing group will be performing ballads and up-tempo numbers at the Trinity Methodist Church, Storrington from 7pm. Tickets are £6 and can be purchased by calling 01903 743875 or emailing dorothypirkis@btinternet.com

1st April

Beer and Bunting

1st April

Arthur Lodge’s Animal Farm

2nd April

A local produce fayre in Partridge Green Village Hall from 12-4pm. Featuring a Dark Star bar, local produce stalls including Just Brownies, Taste of the Weald - British Cheeses, Cupcakes by Sharon Walker Cakes. Also handmade craft products, soaps, furnishings, refreshments and a BBQ. See facebook.com/ beerandbunting for more info.

Arthur Lodge Veterinary Surgery host a mobile animal farm as part of the Rotary Club’s Charity Market. Situated in Horsham’s Carfax from 10am-4pm, including a calf, donkey, sheep, goat, chickens, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and a dog. Experts will also answer questions and offer advice.

A look at the evidence for climate change and an examination of some of the most common arguments against the scienti�ic consensus. With Dr Andy Russell, lecturer in climate science at Brunel University. 8pm at The Tanners Arms, Horsham. £2 per person to cover speaker expenses. For more info see www.horsham.skepticsinthepub.org

2nd April

Cider Festival

3rd April

Sussex Wildlife Trust Holiday Club

5th April

Starting on Monday, April 2, there will be a cider festival at The Shelley Arms, Broadbridge Heath. There will be the chance to sample some of the traditional, weird and wonderful ciders with prices starting at £2 and pints with strengths ranging from 4% to 7.5%.

Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Easter Holiday Club, taking place at Owlbeech and Leechpool Woods, Horsham, from 10.30-12.30. Open air activities, games and the opportunity to learn about wildlife. For more info visit www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01273 497561. Booking essential.

RSPB Pulborough Brooks nature reserve’s regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. An informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or the heathland trail. 10am–12pm. Every Thursday. Costs £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members).

6th April

Charity Car Boot Sale

7th April

Horticultural Society Spring Show

9th April

A car boot sale is being held at Collyers College on Good Friday, from 8am to 1pm in aid of the British Heart Foundation. The car park will be £1, cars are £10 and vans are £15. For more information, call Gerry or Ann Howard on 01403 257027 or 07833 905813.

Southwater Horticultural Society’s Spring Show at the Village Hall, Church Lane, Southwater. The show will be open from 2pm and will feature spring �lowers, crafts and cookery. Tickets are 50p for adults, children go free. For details and forms to take part, call 01403 710266.

A popular event for buyers and sellers - 8am to 12pm - Storrington Library car park. Free for buyers. Sellers cars £7, vans from £10. Contact Marion Milton 01798815583 to reserve your spot. All proceeds go to charitable causes supported by Rotary.

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12th April

On Easter Monday, April 9, a charity garage sale is being held at 163 Comptons Lane, Horsham, RH13 6BW. The sale will take place from 9am and the proceeds will be going to the British Heart Foundation.

The next meeting of the Horsham Decorative & Fine Arts Society will be held at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham. The speaker will be Sian Walters who will speak about Caravaggio, a rebel on the run. The lecture will start at 10.45am and visitors are very welcome. Admission £5.

The Wisborough Green market is taking place on Thursday, April 12 at the village hall from 9am to 12.30pm. The regular market features local shopping, high quality local and home-made produce, crafts and gifts.

14th April

A supper and theatre evening at West Chiltington Village Hall is being held by the Rotary Club of Storrington at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 and there will be a performance of three short comedies, a raffle and a bar. For more information, call Marion on 01798 815583.

A car boot sale is being held in Southwater on the playing fields in aid of St. Catherine’s Hospice. The event is being held on Saturday, April 14.

Live music featuring The Conspiracy, Blueprint, Rocky Dyson and The Cyclones is at Weltons Brewery, Foundry Lane on April 14 from 7.30pm. Tickets are £4 and can be purchased in advance from The Beer Essentials.

14th April

Spring Flower Show

14th April

14-15th April

Warnham’s Spring Flower Show is taking place at Warnham Village Hall. The event will take place from 2pm-4.30pm and will feature spring flowers, handicrafts, children’s exhibits, refreshments, cookery and a raffle. Entry is free but donations are welcome.

Cats Protection Horsham Branch are holding a fundraising sale at North Heath Hall, St. Marks Lane, Horsham at 2-4pm. Home-made cakes, tombola, raffle, gifts, bric-a-brac, toys, jewellery, games, CDs, DVDs and books. Free entry but donations of cat food or litter warmly received. For more info see www.cats.org.uk/ horsham

The annual Model Railway Exhibition is being held on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15 at Tanbridge House School. The exhibition will be open 10am-5pm on Saturday and 10am-4.30pm on Sunday. Tickets are £5.50 for adults, £3.50 for children and £15 for families. For more info, visit www.crawleymrs.org.uk

15th April

20th April

21st April

Arthur Lodge Vets Surgery is hosting a three mile dog walk starting at Southwater Country Park at 11.30am in support of Guild Dogs for the Blind. A donation on £5 per dog is being asked for and you can sign up by calling 01403 783400 or emailing arthurlodge@pmwcom.co.uk

Billingshurst Macmillan Support Group are holding a film night at 7.30pm at The Village Hall, Billingshurst. Tickets £5.50, available from www.touringcinema.com, Mansell McTaggart or on the door. The film for April will be The Artist.

Sale of good quality ladies’ accessories to raise funds for Home Start Crawley, Horsham and Mid-Sussex. 10am - 1pm at St John’s the Evangelist Church, Church Hall, Springfield Road, Horsham. Entry: 50p for adults, children under 16 free. For further details call 01293 416327 or email info@ homestartCHAMS.org.uk

Charity Garage Sale

Supper and Theatre evening

Sponsored Dog Walk

Decorative & Fine Arts Society

Southwater Car Boot Sale

Catstravaganza Fundraising Sale

Charity Film Night

Farmers and Village Market

Live music at Weltons Brewery

Model Railway Exhibition

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Health & Lifestyle

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Experienced �itness instructor Louise launches new Body Blitz classes in Horsham Are you a busy mum, struggling to find the time to exercise? Do you find yourself making excuses as to why you can’t work out? Do you want to get fit but you just don’t know where to start? Well Louise’s new Body Blitz class may be just what you need! Louise Ratcliffe is a fully quali�ied, experienced �itness instructor of 14 years and runs popular �itness classes all across the Horsham district, from Zumba to Dance Aerobics – she even has her own Facebook page, Louise Fitness, where you’ll �ind all her class timetables!

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enjoy – and sticking to it!” she says. Louise makes all her classes enjoyable, but it’s her new Body Blitz class that she hopes you’ll enjoy the most! Her culmination of 14 years experience in the �itness industry has resulted in a unique class that’s suitable for “anybody and everybody!” - from �itness fanatics to people who haven’t done any exercise in their life! Not only is it fun and motivating, but she guarantees you’ll work up a sweat and it’ll leave you feeling super toned as well. Body Blitz is only £5 a session, and she’s offering 10 sessions for the price of 9 for The Resident readers. With two Body Blitz classes already running, one at Roffey Millenium Hall on Wednesday mornings and the popular Saturday morning class at Horsham Youth Centre Louise is looking forward to introducing the new classes after Easter due to popular demand! These classes are being held at two brand new locations – Brighton Road Baptist Church on a Wednesday evening (ideal for those working fulltime) and also at a new location at the North Heath Hall on a Thursday morning. So whether you’re a fan of Zumba already and fancy upping your workout, or you’re looking to try a new workout with a friend – simply pop along to a Body Blitz near you and allow your body to be truly blitzed by Louise!

Friday 30 March 2012

Health & Lifestyle

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If the glorious Spring weather has tempted you to go outside and enjoy the sun, then there’s no better time to join Sussex Bootcamps and enjoy workout sessions with friendly, highly quali�ied �itness professionals within Horsham’s stunning park. I know what you’re thinking – bootcamp is military style, complete with warpaint and camou�lage clothing! This is not what you’ll �ind at Sussex Bootcamps. They offer 3 sessions

a week, lasting just under an hour each, with friendly, highly quali�ied �itness professionals who are passionate about health and �itness. Having attended Sussex Bootcamps myself, I can vouch for the fact that the coaches helped me to not only get �it, but also change my eating habits, which were holding me back from achieving my ultimate weight loss goals. Sussex Bootcamps co-owner Ben Davis says the emphasis on diet and nutrition, alongside regular workouts outside in the fresh air, is what sets Sussex Bootcamps apart. It’s like having your own personal trainer at your beck and call, and the coaches are on hand to coach you to

help your achieve your goals. It’s no coincidence that many of its clients return year after year. Flo Holt, a 21 year old Client Administrator from Horsham has been attending Sussex Bootcamps for over 2 years. She says, “I like going to Sussex Bootcamps because it gets you out after work, and you get some fresh air. Not to mention that the instructors are fantastic!” Since joining Sussex Bootcamps, Flo has started training for the Brighton Marathon – something she feels Sussex Bootcamps have helped her to achieve - “Sussex Bootcamps has been an invaluable part of my training,” she says.

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The people that attend Sussex Bootcamps are from different walks of life, but they all have one thing in common - they all want to get �it. Ian Passmore, 43, works in the motor trade and has been attending Sussex Bootcamps for just over a year. He says one of the reasons he keeps

coming back to Sussex Bootcamps is because he loves meeting different people. “I love the camaraderie of the sessions! Before Sussex Bootcamps, I was fat and un�it. I’d hit that middle age lethargic stage of doing nothing. Now I’ve got my competitive spirit back again.” He says that Sussex Bootcamps has changed his life, and it could change yours, too, “You’ll thoroughly enjoy it – it’s fun!” Sussex Bootcamp workouts vary per session, but they all start with a warm up, before a combination of body toning exercises which help boost your metabolism, and short blasts of cardio to keep your heart

rate up, before cooling down. You can always work at your own pace, and if there’s something you’ve not done before, the coaches will teach you the correct technique. Ben says that regular clients can expect to achieve a total body transformation, and Sussex Bootcamps’ member Jim Richards (a 45-year-old Civil Servant) agrees, “You get hooked on it – seriously! Before Sussex Bootcamps I was less enthusiastic about exercise and less �it generally. “Now I just feel better about myself. The trainers are so encouraging and it’s such a supportive atmosphere.” In his words, don’t be afraid to give it a try - “You’ve got nothing to lose!”

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Family house, with good equestrian facilities, in a popular rural location Oakhurst House at Brooks Green is located to the east of Billingshurst between Coolham and Barns Green. Horsham is about 51⁄2 miles to the north and Barns Green has a village shop and pub. There is a mainline rail service to London (Victoria) from Billingshurst. The accommodation, which is about 3,000 square feet, comprises 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sitting room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 studies, dining room, utility room, cloakroom. Outside there is a stable yard with

3 loose boxes and a tack room, 2 double open fronted shelters, sand school, garage/store, paddocks and woodland with a natural wildlife pond. In all the property extends to about 6.6 acres. Offers are invited in excess of £950,000. Batcheller Monkhouse have been appointed as joint sole agents. Telephone 01798 872081 or email sales@batchellermonkhouse.com for full colour illustrated particulars, or download them directly from www. batchellermonkhouse.com

New role in new homes Guy Leonard & Company’s Horsham of�ice is pleased to welcome back into the fold Marion Neden who has just taken on the role of Land & New Homes Manager for the Company after having worked in their Storrington of�ice for the last two years. “This exciting new role will allow me the time to develop and expand Guy Leonard’s land and new homes department” said Marion Neden. “I have an extensive background in the new homes area having worked for Higgs & Hill Homes and Hillreed Homes as well as looking after new homes developments for Estate Agents in the local

area during my 28 years in the industry.” “She seemed the obvious choice for the role, taking into account the experience, enthusiasm and expertise in which she has dealt with our recent new home developments in Storrington” said Neil Moore, Managing Director and I look forward to helping her develop the department further. If you would like further information on current or forthcoming developments that we are involved with at the moment or alternately if you have a development you would like to discuss with Marion please call her on 01403 248222.

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Brock Taylor shortlisted in regional estate agent awards Brock Taylor has been shortlisted as a TOP 10 Estate Agent in the South East Region of the Estate & Letting Agent Awards. The ESTAS determines the best estate agents in the country through research carried out amongst customers who are asked a series of questions about the service they have received from their agent. A record 33,000 questionnaires were completed by customers during the competition. Agents have been shortlisted in 17 regions around the country. The regional and national winners will be announced by Phil Spencer, the TV Property expert at the 9th annual ESTAS ceremony at the Hilton Park Lane on April 20. Phil says “I think it says a great deal about company who’s prepared to stand up and announce to customers and competitors that they believe in providing the best possible service and they’re happy to prove it. “These awards help agencies to focus on customer service levels and that’s why so many sign up each year”. “The ESTAS competition is about recognising the hard work agents put in every day, week and month of the year” says Simon Brown who runs the national scheme. “So to be shortlisted is a great accolade for any agent”. Peter Maskell, a Director of Brock Taylor said “We are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted for the ESTAS 2012. “It means so much to us as we know it’s our customers who have taken the time to report on the service that they received from Brock Taylor. “We take our levels of customer service very seriously because we know clients have a choice. We have always been very proud of the personal service we provide and this is great way to demonstrate how good we really are.” Peter further commented “We have enjoyed a very successful start to 2012, with our sales and lettings departments signi�icantly ahead compared to the same period in 2011. :However the market is still challenging with a limited number of good quality new instructions coming to the market. “Therefore we are always keen to speak to anyone who is looking to sell or rent their property and hope that this further endorsement of our service will give even greater con�idence to potential clients to contact us .” Brock Taylor are based at 2/4 East Street, Horsham, RH12 1HL and can be contacted on 01403 272022 or you can visit them online at www. brocktaylor.co.uk.

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Pulborough, West Sussex Quintessential village house

Pulborough Station (London Victoria 72 minutes), Horsham 13 miles, Chichester 20 miles A classic country house of exceptional character set in beautiful landscaped gardens. 3 reception rooms, kitchen / dining room, pantry, master suite, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom, walk-in dressing room, guest suite. Brick outhouse and timber shed, double garage, wine cellar, landscaped garden and grounds with views of the South Downs. In all about 1.1 acres. Guide price: ÂŁ1,170,000 knightfrank.co.uk/HOR110106

KnightFrank.co.uk/Horsham matthew.mannall@knightfrank.com 01403 339180

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Shipley, West Sussex

Impressive family house with self-contained annexe Horsham 7.5 miles (London Victoria 55 minutes), London 49 miles Situated in a lovely rural location within the parish of Shipley. 2 reception rooms, kitchen / breakfast room, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath / shower rooms. Annexe comprising: sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom. Attractive mature landscaped gardens, small paddock approximately 0.6 acres. In all about 2 acres. Guide price: ÂŁ925,000 knightfrank.co.uk/HOR110164

KnightFrank.co.uk/Horsham michael.sparks@knightfrank.com 01403 339180

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E S TAT E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 4 7

WITH

STANFORD ORCHARD, WARNHAM £97,500

A spacious 1 double bedroom first floor retirement apartment, designed for those over the age of 60, with an on-site manager, well tendered communal gardens and ample resident’s parking, situated in this popular village within 2 miles of Horsham. NO CHAIN.

NEWBRIDGE CLOSE, BROADBRIDGE HEATH £97,500

A purpose built ground floor studio apartment located at the rear of a small select block backing onto communal gardens. Benefits from an allocated parking space, double glazed windows and night storage heathers. Ideal first time or investment buy and would let out for £500pcm.

SWANN WAY, HORSHAM £154,950

A 2 double bedroom, first floor apartment of 656 sq ft, updated and greatly improved by the current owners, situated in a quiet position within easy access to road links, the railway station and an ideal first time or investment buy. Communal gardens. NO CHAIN.

COOK ROAD, HORSHAM £209,950

A good sized, 3 bedroom, mid-terraced family home with 47’ x 23’ east facing rear garden, situated in a cul-desac of similar sized houses, within the catchment area of Holbrook and North Heath primary schools and half a mile from Littlehaven station. NO CHAIN.

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COMPTONS LANE, HORSHAM £210,000

A stunning 2 double bedroom, west facing top floor apartment of 669 sq. ft with Juliet balcony and allocated parking, built by Rydon Homes in 2005, situated in a secure gated complex, within 0.8 miles of Horsham railway station. Ideal first time or investment buy.

BAMBOROUGH CLOSE, SOUTHWATER £219,950

A 2 bedroom semi-detached house built in 1990 by Galliford Sears Homes, with 42’ x 23’ corner plot garden, offering tremendous scope to extend if required, 2 allocated parking spaces and refitted kitchen/breakfast room with high gloss units. Ideal first time or investment buy.

An immaculately presented, 2 double bedroom, top floor retirement apartment of 707 sq. ft, designed for those aged over 60 with an on-site manager, built by McCarthy & Stone in 2004, situated in a convenient position within 0.8 miles of the town centre. NO CHAIN.

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A spacious 3/4 bedroom, 3 storey, mid terrace town house of 989 sq ft, with south facing rear garden and situated within this exclusive development. This would make an ideal first time or investment buy, commanding a rental income of approximately £1,100 per month.

BLUECOAT POND, CHRIST’S HOSPITAL £289,950

A 3 bedroom end of terrace house with part tiled elevations, built by Gleeson Homes in 2005, with landscaped garden, parking, situated in a very quiet position within a short distance of country walks, Christ’s Hospital public school and railway station.

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TRINITY SQUARE, HORSHAM £275,000

WORTHING ROAD, WEST GRINSTEAD £379,950

A 3 bedroom, semi-detached house, built in the 1930s, updated and greatly improved by the current owners, with 137’ x 45’ east facing rear garden, situated in a semi-rural location. Comprising sitting room with fireplace, 21’10 x 18’2 kitchen/dining room and refitted family bathroom.

HORSHAM OFFICE

TRAFALGAR ROAD, HORSHAM £299,950

A stunning 3 double bedroom, town house, built by Anbeck Homes in 2011, situated on the west side of Horsham, within close proximity of the town centre, Horsham Park, railway station and excellent schools. 10 years NHBC guarantee and allocated parking. LAST ONE REMAINING.

PLUMTREE CROSS LANE, ITCHINGFIELD £429,000

An attractive 3 bedroom, 2 reception room, extended detached character lodge in a semi-rural location adjacent to open farmland, well maintained and greatly improved by the current owner, 93’ x 51’ south and west facing gardens, 22’ x 10’8 garage/workshop. NO CHAIN.

BLACKBRIDGE LANE, HORSHAM £220,000

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HORSHAM ROAD, COWFOLD £429,950

A charming 3 double bedroom, 3 reception room, semidetached house of 1,572 sq ft, with 93’ garden, believed to have been built for the office workers of the Brook Farm Estate in the 1900s. The property retains an abundance of character and boasts some spectacular views.

www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk horsham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

MEADOW CLOSE, HORSHAM £260,000

A 2 double bedroom, semi-detached bungalow, built in the 1960s with 30’ x 30’ west facing rear garden and 23’9 double length garage, coming to the market for the first time in 40 years, situated in a cul-de-sac of only 10 properties. Requires updating throughout.

FAYGATE LANE, FAYGATE £369,950

A stunning 3 double bedroom, 2 reception room, detached house of 1,166 sq.. ft (which could be converted into 4 bedrooms by dividing bedroom 2), built in 1970, situated within the very popular Hamlet of Faygate, within walking distance of the railway station and country walks.

IFIELD WOOD, IFIELD Guide price £460,000 to £480,000

A 4 bedroom attached barn, in a semi-rural location, forming part of a small select development, converted approximately 20 years ago, presented in excellent order and retaining a wealth of character with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. Double garage and 83’ garden. NO CHAIN.

01403 263000 15 Offices in Sussex

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MANSELL McTAGGART E S TAT E A G E N T S S I N C E 1 9 4 7

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JUBILEE COURT, BILLINGSHURST £79,950

ARUN COURT, BILLINGSHURST £95,000

JUBILEE COURT, BILLINGSHURST £99,950

FARM CLOSE, BARNS GREEN £112,950

JUBILEE COURT, BILLINGSHURST £174,950

MILL WAY, BILLINGSHURST £199,950

COOMBE HILL, BILLINGSHURST £199,950

CHURCH STREET, RUDGWICK £227,500

GROOMSLAND DRIVE, BILLINGSHURST £264,950

DAUX AVENUE, BILLINGSHURST £329,950

CLEVE WAY, BILLINGSHURST £335,000

DAUXWOOD CLOSE, BILLINGSHURST £339,950

EASTON CRESCENT, BILLINGSHURST OIEO £400,000

DELL LANE, BILLINGSHURST £410,000

CRANHAM AVENUE, BILLINGSHURST £430,000

THE DRIVE, IFOLD £765,000

A McCarthy and Stone 1-bedroom first floor apartment for those aged 60 years and over located in the centre of the village. Communal hallway and entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom, communal gardens and parking.

Located close to the village centre, a McCarthy and Stone 2-bedroom ground floor apartment for those aged 60 and over. Entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, shower room, small private garden, residents’ car park with two parking permits, communal gardens.

A semi-detached 3-bedroom property built in the 1960’s set in a no-through road. Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, lobby, cloakroom, 3 bedrooms, recently re-fitted bathroom, wood flooring to ground floor, parking for 2 cars, front and rear gardens.

A 4/5 bedroom detached house with extended accommodation situated at the end of a small cul-desac. Lounge, dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, bedroom 5/office, en-suite, bathroom, double garage, gardens.

BILLINGSHURST OFFICE

A modern 1-bedroom ground floor apartment for the over 55’s situated on a manager-assisted development within easy reach of the High Street. Inner hall, lounge, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, re-fitted shower room, communal gardens and parking.

A modernised semi-detached property within easy walking distance of the High Street built in the 1950’s. 2 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, central heating and double glazing, hard-standing for 3 vehicles, 75’ west-facing rear garden.

A detached 2/3-bedroom chalet-style property within easy walking distance of the station. Dining room/bedroom 3, downstairs bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, 2 first floor bedrooms, both with en-suites, outbuilding, garage, ample parking, south-facing rear facing.

An attractive detached property built in the late 1970’s by Fairclough Homes. Cloakroom, triple-aspect lounge/ dining room, fitted kitchen, fitted breakfast/utility room, 4 bedrooms, bathroom, garage, ample parking to front for 3 cars, south-facing rear garden approx. 35’ deep.

A McCarthy and Stone first floor apartment for those aged 60 years built about 10 years ago in the centre of the village close to all amenities. Entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, double bedroom, communal gardens, residents’ parking.

A 3-bedroom mid-terrace property built in the 1940’s situated close to the village centre. Entrance hall, sitting room, recently re-fitted kitchen and bathroom, conservatory, parking for two cars, landscaped rear garden with large terrace.

Situated in a quiet residential road, a detached bungalow built in the 60’s now in need of modernisation. Cloakroom, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen/ breakfast room, conservatory, south-facing rear garden, garage and driveway.

An executive-style detached property built approx. 13 years ago. 4 bedrooms (master with en-suite), family bathroom, cloakroom, sitting room, dining/family room, study, kitchen/ breakfast room, conservatory, family bathroom, detached double garage, front and east-facing rear garden.

www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk billingshurst@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

A well-appointed 2-bedroom ground floor apartment in a warden-assisted block close to all village amenities. Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, communal gardens and residents’ parking area.

A beautifully-presented ground floor luxury apartment finished to an extremely high standard set in a gated development. 2 bedrooms (master with en-suite), bathroom, combined reception room/kitchen with French doors to small decking terrace, allocated resident’s parking.

A detached modern house built in 1981 situated in a small cul-de-sac of individual properties within walking distance of the main line station. 3 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, cloakroom, bathroom, double garage, gardens surrounding all four sides.

A substantial single storey residence with extensive garaging and workshops. Sitting room, dining room, large conservatory, kitchen, 4 bedrooms, en-suite with Jacuzzistyle shower unit, family bathroom, roof terrace and patio, mature garden and grounds of 1.25 acres.

01403 785288 15 Offices in Sussex

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ARUN PROSPECT, PULBOROUGH £169,950

MONTIER TERRACE, PETWORTH £219,950

OLD MILL DRIVE, STORRINGTON £259,950

HARWOOD CLOSE, PULBOROUGH £259,950

THOMPSON ROAD, MIDDLETON-ON-SEA £280,000

DEAN WAY, STORRINGTON £295,000

THE GARDENS, FITTLEWORTH £310,000

THE STREET, WASHINGTON £339,950

STORRINGTON ROAD, THAKEHAM £379,950

DUNCTON, NR PETWORTH £395,000

BREWERS YARD, STORRINGTON £399,999

Detached house built in 1939 with views towards the South Downs. Sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, family room/bed 4, cloaks, bathroom, utility/workshop, ample parking, gardens.

A period semi-detached cottage in a little known backwater conveniently located just off the High Street. Sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (1 with en-suite W.C.), bathroom, garage, east facing gardens.

OLD LONDON ROAD, COLDWALTHAM £399,999

CHANCTONBURY, ASHINGTON £437,000

BYNE CLOSE, STORRINGTON £740,000

GOOSE GREEN, NR PULBOROUGH Price Guide £765,000

A purpose built first floor apartment with stunning views across the River Arun towards the South Downs. 2 double bedrooms, sitting room with balcony, kitchen, bathroom, communal gardens, carport.

A second floor apartment with panoramic views in a gated development on the sea front built in1999. 2 double bedrooms (1 en-suite), sitting room with balcony, kitchen, bathroom, communal gardens, garage

A spacious detached bungalow built in the 1980’s. 2/3 bedrooms, sitting room, dining room/bedroom 3, kitchen/ breakfast room, conservatory, bathroom, ample parking, secluded 63ft x 52ft east facing rear garden.

TRIPP HILL, FITTLEWORTH £409,000

Situated within the South Downs National Park with far reaching views. 4 beds (1 en-suite), 2 receptions, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom, family bathroom, parking,100ft rear garden.

STORRINGTON OFFICE

A Victorian mid terrace cottage within short walk of the market square. Sitting room, kitchen/dining room, kitchen with excellent range of units, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, useful study area, south facing garden.

Spacious semi-detached house. Sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite), family bathroom, family bathroom, parking for several vehicles, garage, predominantly south facing rear garden.

Spacious house built approx 10 years ago. 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite), 2 reception rooms, kitchen with separate breakfast area, utility room, family bathroom, double garage, ample parking, 64ft x 45ft north facing rear garden.

A spacious end terrace town house conveniently located within a stone’s throw of the High Street. 3 double bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, large bathroom, garage, patio style front garden, east facing rear garden.

A modern detached bungalow situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. 2 double bedrooms, sitting room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, separate W.C., parking, detached garage, carport, gardens.

Spacious chalet style property in plot of approx. 0.25 of an acre with stunning views towards the South Downs. 3 bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, study, bathroom, shower room, garage, utility, parking for 5/6 cars.

www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk storrington@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

Detached family home built approx 3 years ago on the fringe of the village. 3 bedrooms (1 en-suite), sitting room, kitchen/dining room, cloakroom, family bathroom, south easterly facing rear garden and garage.

An older style terraced cottage offering deceptively spacious accommodation. Sitting room, dining room, dry cellar area divided into 2 rooms, conservatory, kitchen/ breakfast room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, garden.

Older style detached bungalow in semi-rural location with flexible accommodation in approx 1/3 of an acre. 3 bedrooms, good sized sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, garden, various outbuildings, ample parking.

Detached single storey equestrian property in approx. 2.4 acres. 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite), 4 receptions, kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, bathroom, shower room, double garage, stabling, paddock, outbuildings.

01903 746000 15 Offices in Sussex

Friday 30 March 2012

Property

Will the budget affect the property market? Neil Moore, Managing Director of Guy Leonard & Company, gives his thoughts on the 2012 Budget.

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Spare a thought for the poor millionaire now forced, through this year’s UK Budget, to pay more for the privilege of using central London’s booming luxury property market as a safe haven for his investment funds, away from unhealthy currencies. Spare a thought also for homegrown millionaires in other UK property hot spots. They too will be caught in this new 7% Stamp Duty trap of the Chancellor’s making. Any attempting to escape is futile – tunnelling under the higher tax barrier through the means of an offshore or foreign company has been stopped by way of a massive 15% Stamp Duty. Will this have much impact on the property market generally? Not really, as the early introduction of these measures leaves no room for a mansion-tax-beating rush to buy, and this is a one-off measure aimed at those who really should be able to afford it. So the impact on sector values should be negligible. All in all this new measure will probably be met with a sigh of resignation rather than a decision to spend a million or two less, just to avoid the extra tax. But do expect to see fewer houses on the market at £2.1 million and more at £1.99 million. And, who

knows, perhaps this top level of stamp duty could even become a trendy new status symbol for the wealthy. Of greater significance is how the Budget affects the rest of the property market. Apart from the small tax benefit to the lower paid there seems little in the Budget to stimulate much greater activity, save for a few small pieces of new legislation that somehow fit into the jumbo jigsaw that is our nation’s fiscal recovery. But perhaps the Chancellor has taken the view, “physician heal thyself”. Under the radar of the British property press (which is none too sensitive) the market in many places has quietly been perking up. There have been rumours of first time buyers – tempted out of hiding before the end of their own special tax relief; also, even one or two mortgages have been granted. Up and down the country many estate agents cautiously report increased sales figures. This means several things: buyers are on the move and agents are valuing reasonably. Most importantly, sellers are listening to reason rather than the little voice of avarice that we all have, but which needs to be mastered when selling property in sluggish conditions. The government’s move to relax

the building rules in rural areas could vie for attention with the Budget. This should be of concern to everyone as it is our heritage which could be under threat of concrete. Visions of bulldozers parked on the village green will cause outrage. And when developers, who through the Budget will now receive some extra funding for new homes, meet head to head with Britons-in-bloom there will be strife. And there should be. But this relaxation may bring new life to struggling rural communities as well as providing much-needed housing. So it will be very much up to local planners to prevent a 1960s style architectural catastrophe. Also the public will need to demand thermally efficient, economical, affordable but stylishly attractive and appropriate homes which will sit comfortably in a rustic environment. So, the verdict on the 2012 budget, as far as the property market is concerned, seems to be neutral!

Recently enlarged, detached chalet

Guy Leonard & Company is pleased to bring to the market a delightful three bedroom detached chalet style residence with detached single garage and ample parking located in the popular village of West Chiltington. Internally to the ground floor the property comprises an entrance porch, inner hall, good size double aspect sitting room, recently refurbished kitchen/dining room, two ground floor double bedrooms (one currently being used as a snug) and family bathroom.

To the first floor is a further double bedroom with ensuite shower room. Externally the property benefits from ample parking, a detached single garage and a small courtyard to the side and rear garden, which also has a lawned area. The guide price is £399,950 for the freehold interest and an internal viewing is recommended. For further information or an appointment to view, please contact Guy Leonard & Company on 01903 742354 or visit www.guyleonard. co.uk

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An exquisite collection of just nine new homes and two converted properties, which enjoy stunning views, elegant specifications, energy efficient features, private parking and spacious living accommodation. Set in the heart of Old Pulborough Village and close to local amenities and Pulborough station – rural living just got a whole lot better!

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HORSHAM

£455,000

£320,000

An attractive three bedroom detached house situated in an exclusive small cul-de-sac on the north side of Horsham. Entrance hall with cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, bathroom, gas heating to radiators, single garage, garden.

BROOKS GREEN

£675,000

An individual detached four bedroom family home in rural setting on a plot of just under 0.4 acre with generous garden area. Ground floor master bedroom suite with en suite bathroom, spacious sitting/dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloaks/shower room, study/bedroom 4, large garage, workshop.

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25 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EE

A very well presented four bedroom detached family home situated on the north-east side of Horsham with some interesting features. Master bed with vaulted ceiling and Juliet balcony, en-suite shower, family bathroom, spacious hall with cloakroom, 19’ sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room. Double width detached garage, driveway. Well maintained south east backing rear gardens. Viewing Day Saturday, 7th April, please call for an appointment to view.

HORSHAM

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£425,000

A spacious and well presented first floor apartment situated in the lovely village of Slinfold. Two bedrooms, living room, bathroom, modern fitted kitchen. Double glazed windows. Pleasant outlook over an adjoining green. No forward chain.

Tel: (01403) 25 22 22 Fax: (01403) 21 80 62

MANNINGS HEATH

£309,950

A delightful two bedroom extremely well maintained semi detached bungalow having a lovely sunny rear garden and situated at the end of a residential close within the village. Living room with open fireplace, modern bathroom and kitchen. Detached garage and 5 bar gate giving access to the gardens with room for a caravan, etc. Double glazed, oil fired heating to radiators. Internal viewing recommended.

BUILDING PLOT

L/H £250,000

A choice of two first floor superbly refurbished two bedroom apartments in this 19th century country house set in beautifully landscaped private grounds with panoramic views. The apartments retain many of the original features including some high ceilings and full height restored windows. Stunning contemporary kitchens and luxurious bathrooms. Open fireplaces, metered gas (L.P.G.) radiator heating, car parking barn. Prices from £250,000 for L/H.

HORSHAM

£295,000

A much improved and extended semi-detached bungalow on an exceptionally good sized plot in the Lambs Farm area. Entrance hall, two bedrooms both with wardrobes, superb living/dining room with French doors to the garden, kitchen, bathroom. Double glazing, gas radiator heating, garage, good sized mature garden.

Email: sales@courtneygreen.co.uk www.courtneygreen.co.uk

£227,500

A surprisingly spacious three bedroom mid terrace house in well regarded location, within reasonable walking distance of the town centre, park and station. Entrance hall, cloakroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, southerly rear garden and garage in block. Leasehold with a share of the Freehold.

HORSHAM

INFORMAL TENDER In one of Horsham’s most highly regarded locations convenient for the town, station and Collyers Sixth Form College. For sale by Informal Tender with offers to be received by 12 noon Friday, 13th April. Having planning consent ref. DC/11/0742 for the construction of a three bedroom detached dwelling. Call 01403 252222 for further details.

BILLINGSHURST

HORSHAM

L/H £147,950

A two bedroom first floor maisonette most conveniently situated for Horsham station and less than a mile from the town centre. Living room, bathroom and kitchen. Double glazing, gas fired heating to radiators, allocated parking and visitors’ parking, communal garden.

KIRDFORD

L/H £124,950

A delightful ground floor maisonette situated in the picturesque village of Kirdford, two miles west of Wisborough Green and six miles from Billingshurst. One double bedroom, living room with open fireplace, kitchen and bathroom. Double glazed, night storage heating. Private gardens to the front and rear. No chain.

HORSHAM

£224,950

An immaculately presented end of terrace house located in a well regarded cul-de-sac in the Pondtail Road area. Entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen, sun room, two good sized bedrooms, bathroom, gas heating to radiators, off road parking, delightful 80ft rear garden. No forward chain.

WARNHAM

£615,000

An appealing detached family house with five bedrooms and built in the Art & Crafts style in this sought after village, some three miles from Horsham. Entrance hall, large inner hallway, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, bathroom and separate shower room, integral garage, and good sized south facing rear garden.

JASMINE COURT

L/H £145,000

A generously proportioned ground floor two bedroom apartment, designed for the over 60’s and conveniently situated close to the town centre and park. Double aspect sitting room with French doors opening to patio area, kitchen, bathroom. Communal residents’ lounge, gardens, parking. Scheme manager and 24 hour monitoring.

SLINFOLD

L/H £147,000

HORSHAM

£359,950

An extended five bedroom semi-detached family house on corner plot providing spacious and versatile accommodation. Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, bathroom, entrance hall, cloak/shower room, spacious living/dining room, good size kitchen/breakfast room, family room, double glazing, gas fired heating to radiators. Driveway, detached garage, rear garden.

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£825 pcm

£795 pcm

Horsham

£895 pcm

A large and beautifully presented two/three bed Victorian split level apartment in central location, luxury kitchen and bathroom, Unfurnished with appliances. Available now. Horsham, Horsham RH12

£950 pcm

A well presented two bedroom house in a

A two bedroom luxury top floor apartment

small cul de sac convenient for the town,

in the town centre with gated entrance and

park and station. Garage. Unfurnished with

one allocated parking space. Unfurnished

kitchen appliances. Available mid April.

with appliances. Available end of April.

Southwater

£650 pcm

A newly carpeted and good sized one bedroom first floor maisonette with allocated parking and personal entrance door. Unfurnished with kitchen appliances. Available now. Mannings Heath

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25 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1EE

A very well presented first floor luxury apartment with good sized lounge, modern kitchen with appliances, two bedrooms (master with en-suite shower room). Garage. Unfurnished. Available now. Horsham

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£1,695 pcm

A good sized and well presented 4/5 bed, 2/3 reception room detached house with a large corner garden, garage and driveway. Unfurnished. Available end April.

Tel: (01403) 25 22 00 Fax: (01403) 21 80 62

Horsham

£995 pcm

A recently refurbished three bedroom semi-detached house with cloakroom and double aspect lounge and kitchen. Detached garage and parking. Unfurnished. Available now. Horsham

£2,400 pcm

A beautifully presented three storey, four bedroom town house situated in a prestigious gated development in the town centre, garden & garage. Unfurnished with appliances. Available now.

Horsham (central)

£700 pcm

A well presented 2 bedroom top floor flat situated in Horsham town centre, refitted kitchen and white bathroom. Unfurnished. Available now. Horsham

£995 pcm

A modern and very well presented three bedroom luxury apartment situated in the centre of town with a garage and balcony. Unfurnished with appliances. Available end of April. Horsham

£1,350 pcm

A well presented three bedroom mews house in a prestigious gated development within walking distance to the town and station with garage & parking. Unfurnished with appliances. Available now.

Horsham

£1,250 pcm

A recently refurbished three bedroom detached house convenient for Littlehaven station with parking and a garage. Unfurnished with appliances. Available early May.

Email: lettings@courtneygreen.co.uk www.courtneygreen.co.uk

Horsham

£795 pcm

A very well presented two bedroom end of terrace house situated walking distance to town and station. Refitted kitchen with appliances, garage. Unfurnished. Available now. Billingshurst

£575 pcm

A well presented and spacious one bedroom flat in the centre of the village having a refitted kitchen. Unfurnished with kitchen appliances. Available mid April.

Horsham

£1,395 pcm

A well presented three bedroom semidetached house with en-suite shower rooms to all bedrooms, garage and private rear garden. Unfurnished. Available mid May.

Horsham

£650 pcm

A beautifully presented one bedroom ground floor apartment situated close to amenities and both Littlehaven Station. Unfurnished with allocated parking. Available mid April.

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WEST GRINSTEAD OIEO ÂŁ700,000 An attractive detached character cottage, providing good family accommodation with planning permission to extend. The property comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms together with two reception rooms. Set in approximately two acres of garden and light woodland, with outbuildings including two offices and a barn extending to in excess of 50ft. Horsham 01403 248222

LOWER BEEDING ÂŁ575,000 A wonderful Victorian detached lodge with approximately one acre garden and wonderful views over fields, situated in a semi-rural location yet with easy access to Cowfold and Horsham. The property provides good accommodation and has the potential to be extended subject to the necessary planning consent. Horsham 01403 248222

Pulborough 01798 874033 Storrington 01903 742354 Horsham 01403 248222 London Mayfair 0870 112 7099

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SLINFOLD ÂŁ315,000 LEASEHOLD Situated in a semi-rural location with wonderful views over farmland, a ground floor two bedroom flat with its own entrance, garage and garden, on the edge of this pretty village. Accommodation benefits from double glazed windows and a conservatory.

Horsham 01403 248222

WISBOROUGH GREEN ÂŁ685,000 Occupying a fantastic location in a delightful rural setting on the edge of Wisborough Green, a detached family home providing spacious and adaptable accommodation, thoughtfully extended with re-fitted kitchen and bathrooms, set in grounds of just over half an acre, opening onto designated woodland area of outstanding beauty. Comprising four bedrooms, two bathrooms. Horsham 01403 248222

Pulborough 01798 874033 Storrington 01903 742354 Horsham 01403 248222 London Mayfair 0870 112 7099

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Horsham £2,750 pcm

A spacious five bedroom character property located in Colgate village a short drive from Horsham town A spacious four bedroom renovated barn conversion situated just outside the village of Broadbridge centre. Heath.

Warnham £1,800 pcm

An elegant four bedroom detached period cottage situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Wisborough Green.

A fantastic three bedroom split level penthouse apartment situated in the exclusive development of Warnham Manor.

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Horsham £1,600 pcm

Roffey Park £1,150 pcm

A newly built three bedroom detached house situated in a cul-de-sac within walking distance of Horsham town centre.

A well presented two double bedroom first floor apartment situated in the beautiful grounds of Roffey Park.

Hamptons Office Horsham 01403 839053 horshamlettings@hamptons-int.com

Wanted. Right now demand is significantly outstripping supply in the letting market. Hamptons are pleased to report an increase in tenants looking to rent between £1,000 pcm to £3,000 pcm in Horsham and the surrounding areas. To find out more, call us now for a free market appraisal.

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Thanks to everybody for securing this tenant and wonderful rent Mr Arnold, Landlord quoted March 2012

Your management of our house was excellent from day one, and continued so throughout the 4 years Mr Neal, landlord with us between 2007 & 2011

The Lines & James team have developed an excellent professional service with a refreshing touch Mrs C, landlord with us since 1997

You have been a tremendous help in finding us the highest quality tenants.You have conducted all of our business over the years in a very professional manner and, on many occasions, have gone well beyond the call of duty Mr & Mrs Kimber, landlords with us since 2005

I want to thank the Lines & James team for your super efficient and friendly support

Mr & Mrs Vanhulle tenants from 2009 to Dec 2011

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Woolbeding | £1,750 pcm

Kingsfold | £1,695 pcm

Slindon | £1,695 pcm

Henry Adams Lettings are proud to offer this delightfully picturesque detached Farmhouse situated on the outskirts of Woolbeding village and close to Midhurst town centre, with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.

Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this well presented detached 3 bedroom cottage with a host of character features and situated within a generous plot with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this attractive and well presented 3 double bedroom, detached, flint stone period cottage situated in the heart of the highly sought after National Trust village of Slindon.

Lettings Department 01403 282500

Warnham | £1,395 pcm

Horsham | £1,195 pcm

Horsham | £1,095 pcm

Henry Adams Lettings are proud to offer this ‘part furnished’ delightful 2 bedroom ground floor apartment which was previously the show apartment, set in a prestigious and highly sought after private complex complete with three lakes.

Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this comprehensively refurbished 3/4 bedroom, 2 reception room house located in the centre of the Town and with a few hundred meters of Horsham train station and the Town Centre.

Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this comprehensively refurbished 3 bedroom, 2 reception room house situated in the centre of the Town and within a few hundred metres of the train station and Horsham Town Centre

Lettings Department 01403 282500

Rudgwick | £995 pcm

Horsham | £850 pcm

Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this delightful 2 double bedroom, 2 bath/shower room, single storey, converted barn situated on a private farm estate near the highly sought after village of Rudgwick.

Henry Adams Lettings are pleased to offer this attractive two double bedroom first floor apartment situated just off the highly sought after Kings Road in Horsham and within close proximity to the town center and train station.

Henry Adams Lettings are delighted to offer this modern and well presented two double bedroom terraced house situated in a popular location and with easy access to local shops, Littlehaven/Horsham train station and the town centre.

Lettings Department 01403 282500

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Detached village home to rent Leaders Limited, the areas leading specialist Rental Agent, is pleased to offer this superb and versatile four bedroom detached residence situated in the highly desirable village of Slinfold. The property briefly comprises of; large entrance hall with storage, utility cupboard, downstairs shower room, spacious lounge/dining room

with wood burning stove and doors to rear garden, modern fitted kitchen, large downstairs double bedrom and a further double bedroom/office. Upstairs there is a big master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe area and stunning en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, there is also a guest bedroom with modern ensuite shower room. Mature gardens

surround the property and the gravel driveway at the front has space for several vehicles. Other features include neutral decor and carpets, contemporary styled bathrooms, garage with electric door and a Kestrel house alaram. Available on any unfurnished basis. ÂŁ1795 pm. Contact 01403 217585 or www. leaders.co.uk

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First In Letting www.leaders.co.uk 976988 Cranleigh £550 pcm

981421 Cranleigh £550 pcm

150163 Central Horsham £565 pcm

Well presented first floor studio apartment situated in a popular residential area towards the North side of Horsham.

Compact newly refurbished one bedroom flat within walking distance of the village.

Newly refurbished bright and spacious studio flat available in Cranleigh

RENT INCLUDES HEATING AND WATER RATES! Modern first floor unfurnished studio apartment situated in an excellent central location.

937286 Cranleigh £650 pcm

83949 Horsham £650 pcm

773315 Horsham £660 pcm

Modern and well presented one bedroom flat situated just a short walk from the village centre. Benefits from hard wood flooring and allocated parking.

Spacious one bedroom first floor flat situated within easy reach of the town centre and station. Benefits from recently re-fitted kitchen and bathroom.

Very spacious and neutrally redecorated one bedroom ground floor unfurnished flat within easy reach of the station and town.

Newly refurbished one bedroom chalet style bungalow situated on a working free range chicken farm in the quiet village of Newdigate. Some bills included.

569994 South West Horsham £775 pcm

81833 Horsham £795 pcm

209919 Horsham £850 pcm

Modern, redecorated one bedroom unfurnished house situated in a popular village location and benefiting from an enclosed rear garden and parking.

Modern and spacious ground floor two bedroom apartment with its own private garden located in a quiet development close to the town centre.

Free tenant references! Purpose built two bedroom second floor flat with brand new kitchen and newly redecorated throughout.

Stunning executive top floor two bedroom apartment situated in a popular area. Includes appliances and parking. Available unfurnished.

593903 Horsham £850 pcm

546723 Horsham £870 pcm

746341 Horsham £895 pcm

Executive two bedroom 2nd floor apartment in a gated development and conveniently situated within walking distance of the town centre and station.

Spacious and modern two bedroom ground floor apartment situated in the popular Tanbridge Park development close to Horsham town centre.

Very spacious two double bedroom unfurnished terraced house with garage and conveniently situated within a short walk of the town centre.

973627 Horsham £525 pcm

952091 Southwater £700 pcm

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974674 Newdigate £695 pcm

83141 North Horsham £975 pcm

Well presented modern two double bedroom unfurnished detached house with gardens and private parking.

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First In Letting www.leaders.co.uk 977123 Littlewood £1,050 pcm

937808 Cranleigh £1,200 pcm

953733 Ewhurst £1,400 pcm

Executive two bedroom, two bathroom unfurnished apartment close to Horsham station and town centre. Central heating, double glazing and parking.

Beautifuly presented three bedroom terraced house in quiet location but still within walking distance of the village.

Four bedroom end of terrace town house with garage and low maintenance patio garden. Modern kitchen/breakfast room and spacious lounge. Unfurnished.

Bright and spacious four bedroom unfurnished semidetached property in the heart of the village. Benefits from new carpets and fresh neutral decor throughout.

86151 Horsham £1,430 pcm

264560 Southwater £1,500 pcm

937899 Ifold £1,500 pcm

Unfurnished 5 bedroom detached house with separate annexe and attractive gardens with access to fields and parking.

Beautifully presented four bedroom detached house situated in the popular village of Southwater. Includes water rates and gardener.

Spacious four bedrom family house in a quiet village location and benefiting from an attractive private garden and large double garage.

Well presented 4/5 bedroom detached ‘Wells’ thatched cottage which is situated in lovely rural location backing onto open woodland.

938023 Rural Cranleigh £2,950 pcm

937897 Cranleigh £5,500 pcm

Stunning and completely unique 16th Century Cottage situated in a peaceful rural location yet within easy reach of the Village centre.

Imposing wing of a large neo-Georgian country house with six double bedrooms and uninterrupted far reaching views to the South Downs.

329388 Horsham £975 pcm

362179 Horsham £1,650 pcm

737695 Slinfold £1,795 pcm

Deceptively spacious and much improved four bedroom detached chalet bungalow situated in a highly desirable road close to the centre of town.

Superb four bedroom detached property set in a lovely, highly desirable village location. Viewing recommended.

“Letting your property can be stressful and complicated with the ever changing legislation and the worry about how well your asset is being looked after. However with Leaders you get expert advice, support and help from an industry leader with over 28 years of specialist knowledge. Our high level of customer service, bespoke Tenancy Agreements and expansive advertising in both local property papers as well as numerous property portals are just some of the reasons why we are considered the Lettings Experts by our Landlords.

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To celebrate the New C1’s launch on April 2, Citroën has announced that all New C1 models attract a £1,000 Citroën Reward, meaning OTR prices start from just £6,995. In addition, VTR models are available from just £99 per month with Elect 4 Personal Lease, including one year’s free insurance for drivers aged 21-75. The free insurance offer is also available on VTR models funded with Elect 3 finance. Appealing to a wide range of drivers, Citroën’s New C1 is stylish, frugal - up to 65.7mpg on the combined cycle - and practical, ideal for nimble urban driving. Yet it is spacious enough for four adults with a plethora of storage compartments. Environmentally considerate, the New Citroën C1 boasts CO2 emissions from just 99g/km, making it

exempt from the London congestion charge and 1st year Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) which is exactly what we all want to hear right now! As well as being the first Citroën petrol model to emit less than 100g/ km of CO2, the New Citroën C1 is well specified, even from the entrylevel VT trim. VTR versions add daytime running LEDs, air conditioning and electric front windows. The VTR+ trim also includes 14” alloy wheels, Connecting Box (Bluetooth® & USB socket), front fog lights, leather steering wheel and dark tinted windows. Drop by Broadbridge Heath Citroën and pre-order yours now!

Fill up on fuel-saving advice from Stevens Vauxhall Local dealer, Stevens Vauxhall in Crawley and Horsham, is encouraging parents to brush up on their eco driving tips ahead of the Easter holidays, following a survey commissioned by the leading carmaker which revealed that fuel consumption was rated as the top frustration by parents when playing taxi to their kids. Indeed, 100% of parents in the South East said that they will be ferrying the children around over the Easter break. What’s more, a massive 75% revealed they don’t currently take fuelsaving measures on short journeys, such as turning off their engine in congestion and avoiding harsh acceleration or breaking. According to The AA, short journeys are most likely to increase a vehicle’s fuel consumption and with Vauxhall’s survey revealing that almost half of parents will be driving 10 miles or less each time they take

to the road this Easter, Stevens Vauxhall is on hand to help local drivers cut costs. Peter Stevens, Managing Director at Stevens Vauxhall, comments: “With a quarter of parents in the South East likely to make at least 5 trips with their kids over the bank holiday alone, we would really like to help them make this Easter a more economical one, by offering some simple tips on how to reduce fuel consumption ahead of this busy period. “Making sure that your vehicle is serviced and maintained correctly is very important for best efficiency – but your own driving style can have a marked effect on emissions and fuel consumption too. “Keeping your tyres at the correct pressures and driving at correct and constant speeds are effective ways of helping to avoid excessive fuel consumption. “Harsh acceleration and revving your engine also wastes fuel and

The family-friendly Vauxhall Meriva ecoFLEX

increases CO2 emissions, whilst a prolonged stationary period with the engine running is wasteful too. So, if you anticipate being stationary for more than three minutes, turn your engine off.” For example; queuing on the motorway, in a jam in town or even at a railway crossing.

Other tips from Stevens Vauxhall include: • Plan your journeys well to avoid getting lost and wasting unnecessary fuel • Turn the air conditioning off or down on short journeys or on journeys at low speed • Turn your heated rear windscreen and headlights off when you don’t need them • Aim to have your car serviced regularly and according to the manufacturer’s schedule, in order for it to maintain engine efficiency • If you have any items in your boot that you’re not using, take them out, as more weight means increased fuel consumption. And if you have a roof box fitted that you don’t need, remove that too! For parents keen to cut fuel costs and lower their emissions, Vauxhall’s innovative ecoFLEX range of vehicles features the most fuel-efficient, lowCO2 emitting cars ever produced by the manufacturer, which not only ease the conscience of environmentally aware drivers, but also help to save money with reduced fuel consumption. Available at Stevens Vauxhall, the innovative and spacious new Meriva ecoFLEX is an ideal choice for families keen to reduce their environmental impact and reap cost-saving rewards. With the option of Vauxhall’s latest development of Start/Stop

technology, it offers real benefits by increasing fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions, achieved by automatically stopping the engine at traffic lights or in congestion and then restarting once the clutch is pressed. The system can be deactivated

manually when needed and the technology provides a simple solution for eco-friendly driving. To find out more about Vauxhall’s ecoFLEX range available from Stevens Vauxhall go online to www.stevensvauxhall.co.uk/vauxhall

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Zak, Harry and Dean give manager grounds for hope 76 points is the aim Andy Stonestreet www.northwestsussexseagulls.co.uk

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Boss Simon Colbran is looking forward with optimism after watching 16-year-olds Zak Comber and Harry Smith make their debuts at the weekend. With Dean O’Keefe just a year older, Colbran is keen to help the exciting trio develop as he plans for next season in Division 1 South of the Ryman League. The former Redhill manager said: “You can look at Saturday in a couple of ways. We had six players out and you would probably say that most of them would have started if they’d

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been available. “However, it gave us a chance to take a look at some of the youngsters and I don’t think any of them let themselves down. “With a bit more luck it could have been us going in (at half time) at 1-0 up. It was another disappointing goal, where we’ve given the guy a yard of space and we’ve got punished for it so we’ll have to keep working hard on getting tighter.

Harry Smith makes his debut

“In the second half, at 1-0 down and with no experience to bring off the bench, it was always going to be dif�icult for us. I thought everyone gave 100 per cent. “We �inished the match with two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old on the pitch, but it was a brilliant opportunity for them. I took them to one side after the game and told them they could all be proud of themselves. “What’s encouraging is that they all want to stay on for next season, which is great for us as a club because you don’t always need to spend a lot of money on players when you have talent on your own doorstep. “There’s no point bringing in new players only for them to leave in the

summer, so these boys could end up getting a few more games under their belts in the next month or so. “Wherever I’ve been I’ve always brought through at least two youth team players every season, so lads like Harry, Zak and Dean will always have a chance of progressing. “When the others see their mates breaking into the side it will give them the encouragement to work even harder. “We want to be able to attract the best young players around. Giving some of them the chance to show what they can do in the �irst team will hopefully work in our favour. “There’s certainly plenty to look forward to.”

Look out for these lads, says Royals boss Matthew James and Matt Streeter Youth Football

Royal United U16 manager Richard Chaplin has tipped his players for a bright future after they ended the league season unbeaten. Alex Parsons (two), Stanley Rice and Luke Polie scored as Royals beat Roffey Robins Wanderers U16 4-1 in Division A of the Horsham and District Youth League. Jacob Waller was Royals’ man of the

match, while Connor Cushing helped run the game from central mid�ield. Chaplin said: “The squad have again been absolutely outstanding all season and made Dave Waller, myself and their parents so proud. “You’ll see the names of these lads playing for years to come at a very good level of football.” Many of the squad also play for Horsham U16, who beat Sedlescombe Rangers U16 2-0 thanks to a great half-volley by Stanley Rice and a sublime second from Ben Collier.

Oliver East and Will Kerr both scored hat-tricks as Horsham U15 hammered Highdown Saints U15 7-0. Andrew Roberts opened the scoring before East and Kerr took over. Lower Beeding and Handcross Lions U15 ended their league season in style, beating Cranleigh Cobras U15 in a last-day thriller. Callum Nash scored twice before Cobras struck twice on the counter attack to level before half time. A well-worked headed goal from Liam Ruz and a penalty tucked away

by captain Andrew Roberts restored Lions’ two-goal advantage, but Cobras were deadly on the break and scored two more in quick succession. Nash added his third and Glenn Johnson completed the scoring for Lions, whose man of the match was central mid�ielder Adam Ruz. Chesworth Rovers U11 moved closer to the title by beating Dorking Saints U11 10-0, through Josh Baker (three), Harry Bryant (three), Tim Bennett (two), Henry Browning and Jack Frankland.

Due to work and holidays I have been unlucky to miss seven Albion matches in March. Tomorrow (Saturday) I will back at the American Express Community Stadium when Albion take on Middlesbrough in a play-off six-pointer. Mike Wilson wrote in this column that he hoped Albion could emulate last March’s form and push for a playoff position. Well they haven’t quite managed that, but it doesn’t seem to have mattered. Last March, Albion won eight out of eight and picked up 24 points. With one game remaining this month, Albion have only gained nine points but this has still seen them climb to fourth. Quite amazing really! This rise is partly due to the fact that many of the teams around us seem just as capable of losing a game as winning one. Last week, manager Gus Poyet said the picture would be much clearer when all the teams had played the same number of games as us. Our luck has held and those teams with games in hand have again missed their chance to go above us. It is in our, or Gus’, hands to get the opportunity to play for a place in the Barclays Premier League next season. With seven games and 21 points left to play for, Albion still have to play four of their play-off rivals, three at The Amex and one, West Ham United, away. Gaining the points required isn’t going to be easy. You may have other ideas, but I believe we have a damned good chance of achieving a play-off berth if we can get 14 more points. Don’t forget, all the other teams also have a number of games against promotion hopefuls. They can’t all win! Albion have only been beaten once this year in the league. If we can keep that form going until the end of the season and average two points a game, that will give us 76 points. Nottingham Forest made the playoffs with just 75 last season, while Blackpool made them with only 70 the year before. So you see my target of just 14 more points isn’t going to be far off what is required. If we can win the majority of our home games and pick-up a few points away from home, where Albion’s form hasn’t been the greatest, we could be playing the biggest game in our history come Saturday, May 19.

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Sport

Magnificent 7 wins in a row

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Horsham Hockey Club winners Girls U14 Player of the season: Erin Marshall Most improved: Jemma SkiptonCarter Best newcomer: Ellie Williams Players’ player: Eve Catterall

Some of Horsham Hockey Club’s award winners

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Horsham notched up their seventh consecutive win, though they were pushed all the way after leading 5-1 with 15 minutes left. Launching probing attacks straight from the off paid dividends as Horsham went 3-0 up after just five minutes and added another before the interval. With such a commanding lead, they had ambitions of scoring a glut of goals to boost their goal difference. But captain John Burroughs told The Resident: “We threw caution to the wind, going on all-out attack and this opened up gaps which allowed the opposition to get some soft goals. “Towards the end, we went a bit pear-shaped and only capitalised on one more of the several opportunities we created. But we’ve been playing well and have a real chance of promotion.” Matt Hough, Duncan Howarth and Burroughs each scored twice to

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set up two crunch matches for their team, who will contest the promotion play-offs if they finish second. With all to play for, third-placed Horsham (46 points) host secondplaced Marden Russets (47) at Broadbridge Heath on Sunday (3pm, free admission). Then Horsham travel to league leaders Sutton Valance (52) for a game under lights on Wednesday evening. Horsham Ladies drew 2-2 at Ipswich, thanks to goals by Zeph Fisher and Steph Dent, leaving them in the relegation play-off zone. They travel to Springfield in Lancashire tomorrow (Saturday) and host Bath on April 15. The Sussex Cup semi-final, originally scheduled for tomorrow, is being rearranged.

Girls U12 Player of the season: Annabelle Edwards Most improved: Tanya Pomeroy Best newcomer: Victoria Doyle Players’ player: Niamh Marshall Girls U10 Player of the season: Georgina Holden Most improved: Elysia Marrs Best newcomer: Olivia Wray Team player: Sophie Pellow

Boys U14 Player of the season: Noah Chinn Most improved: Patrick Clouden Most valuable: Austin HarwoodStamper Manager’s award: Hugo Vickers Boys U12 Player of the season: Myles Edwards Most improved: Michael Long Team player: Oliver Mathias Players’ player: Jack Grant

Boys U10 Player of the season: Tom Emery Most improved: Sam Berriman Players’ player: Ben Kinnison

U8 Mixed Player of the season: Finn Marshall Most improved: William Plowright Manager’s award: Anna Jamieson and Drew Jamieson Goalkeepers Best commitment to training: Florian Yeates and Lucy Farrelly Best attitude: Sam Johnson and Abby Marsden Most improved: Daniel Hood and Rosie Piper Hotstars Player of the season: Amrita Ahluwalia Most improved: Sophie Gunning Players’ player: Megan Ingram

Hotshots Player of the season: Daniel Hood Most improved: Herbie Hedgecock Supporters’/players’ player: Sean Watson

Hawks celebrate title by freezing out the Heat

Holbrook Allstars

Horsham Hawks U11 finished the league season unbeaten, underlining their status as Sussex League basketball champions by beating Henfield Heat U11 82-30. Hawks have their sights on a second trophy in the play-offs and will face Henfield again in the semi-final after Easter. Holbrook Allstars lost 88-66 at Brighton Cougars but produced a gutsy performance with a squad of only seven players. Allstars followed up with a 61-45 win against a Brighton Phoenix team coached by Brighton Bears legend Jerry Jenkins. Allstars v Brighton Cougars: Haylee

Miller 24, Nicky Shaw 15, Jenny Webb 12, Kirsty Batchelor 10, Magda Bielicka 2, Ana Sztancs 2, Sarah Moloney 1. Allstars v Brighton Phoenix: Miller 16, Webb 13, Aleks Buzala 11, Shaw 9, Batchelor 4, Donna Moulding 4, Sztancs 4.

Horsham Hawks U11

Horsham enter their final home match of the season against Maidstone tomorrow (Saturday) after losing 41-7 at Ashford. Horsham Tigers U10 won the Horsham Minis Festival, beating East Grinstead U10 in the final after pool wins against Lewes U10, Pulborough U10, Hove U10 and Worthing U10. Horsham Lions U10 lost tough pool matches against Haywards Heath U10, Midhurst U10 and East Grinstead U10 but kept fighting hard to beat Pulborough B U10.

Youth Swimming

Atlantis star Kate Windle, 11, finished the Sussex County Championship with a huge haul of 15 gold medals. Team-mate Beth Britton, 12, collected 10 gold medals and achieved her first English National qualifying time in the 100m back. Ella Windle, 13, won four golds, while Eleanor Morris, Yasmin Hooker, James Hartley and Edward Hundleby also took to the top step. Head coach Bill Penny said: “I am really satisfied with the performances of all swimmers this year. To see so many of our swimmers swimming faster than they have ever done before is very rewarding for them and the coaching team.”

Youth Cricket

Horsham U12 have won their two latest matches in the iDentilam Colts Indoor League at Tanbridge House School. Horsham (94-2) beat Steyning U12 (90-1), Horsham (115-1) beat Barns Green U12 (50) and Steyning (123-3) beat Barns Green (41). Billingshurst U16 (110-2) beat Capel U16 (107-4), Pulborough U16 conceded to West Chiltington U16 and Steyning U16 conceded to Horsham U16.

Football

Sussex County League Division 1: Selsey 0 Horsham YMCA 2 (Crane, Martin), Horsham YMCA v Chichester City postponed (Chichester City unable to field a team). Division 3: Barnham 4 Broadbridge Heath 2, Haywards Heath 1 TD Shipley 3, Roffey 2 Forest 2, Broadbridge Heath 2 Ifield Edwards 1.

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