Horsham District Council, in partnership with Horsham Unlimited and many other local partners, has announced details of events in 2012.
The Horsham Time Well Spent programme includes:
Thursday, February 16
Charity Pancake Race, the Carfax, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Horsham.
Saturday, March 10
Microbiz, Horsham Drill Hall.
Sunday, April 1
Easter Charities Market, town centre.
Friday, April 6
Walk of Witness and Good Friday Service, town centre.
Friday, April 6, Saturday 7 and Monday 9
Piazza Italia, town centre.
Sunday, April 22
St George’s Day Parade, town centre.
Saturday, May 12
Broadwood Morris Day of Dance and Medieval Market, town centre.
Monday, June 4
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Jamboree Tea Party and Beacon Park Event, Horsham Park and town centre.
Wednesday, June 6 to Sunday 10
Sussex County Cricket Club Horsham Festival, Horsham Cricket Club.
Saturday, July 14
Community Torch Relay, town centre and neighbourhoods, in conjunction with Tanbridge House School.
Saturday, July 14 (night)
St Catherine’s Hospice Midnight Walk, Horsham Park.
Sunday, July 15
Sparks in the Park Caribbean Carnival Party, Horsham Park.
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday 2
The Big Nibble, town centre.
Sunday, September 2
Horsham Festival of Sound launch event, town centre.
Saturday, September 29
Harvest Fayre, Horsham Bandstand.
Saturday, October 27 to Saturday, November 3
Halloween Party and Half-term Festival, town centre.
Sunday, November 4
Pudsey and Pals Mascot Mayhem for Children in Need, town centre.
Sunday, November 11
Remembrance Sunday, town centre.
Sunday, November 25
Christmas Charities Market, town centre.
Saturday, December 15
Carols and Fireworks, The Forum.
Cllr Roger Paterson, Horsham District Council Cabinet member for the local economy, said: “The exciting events organised for the coming year are a great way for residents and visitors to get involved in the district’s activities, as well as helping to support our local economy. It is so encouraging to see how much is on offer for 2012 and I personally greatly look forward to joining in with lots of the events.”
Cllr Jonathan Chowen, Cabinet member for arts, heritage and leisure, said: “The event programme for 2012 is full of exciting opportunities for local people to engage in the community as well as support the local economy.”
