Events
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Community weight loss Challenge – Rudgwick Village Hall Starts Tuesday 10th January 2012 for 12 weeks (flexible don’t worry if you cannot commit to all sessions)
£39 for the 12 week course, if your serious about losing weight in the new year we may be able to help you!
Includes: Weekly weigh & Measure, Weight Loss Coaching, Fun & Friendship, Tips & Advice, Nutrition Education, support & Community Feel, Weekly Prizes & Rewards.
The Biggest Loser WINS £300 (based on 30 participants)
call 01403 823501 for more info or to book your place
Saturday 14th January
A MUSICAL FESTIVAL WITH SALVATION BRASS. 6pm
A great evening of music and much mire
Free Admission (but please contact us for tickets)
The Salvation Army Centre, Booth Way, Horsham, RH13 5PZ
Sunday January 15th 10.00 – 4.00pm is the opening day of our exhibition on the World Wars and Lady Emma Barnard will be there at 11am to formally open it. There will be a memory wall, highlighting memories from local people, photographs, interpretative paintings done by children at First Storrington and some items rarely to be seen in a local museum. Come and see us, walk down memory lane,take part in our reminiscencing project and have some lunch or just coffee and cake
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 05 January (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Optics weekend
Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: No charge, just come along and see us.
Get expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. We stock a wide range of optics and you’ll be welcome to try them out and ask us your questions.
Date with Nature – getting to know your neighbours
Date: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January
Time 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: No charge, just come along and see us.
Spend any time watching your gardens birds and you’ll soon discover what a fascinating bunch they really are – and what different lives they all lead. It might be a blackbird preening its feathers, or a cheeky gang of long-tailed tits on your fat ball feeder.
This weekend, in preparation for Big Garden Birdwatch, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the birds who visit our feeders, we can give you tips on identifying your dinner guests, and advice on how to attract birds to your garden. Whilst you’re here, pick up your Big Garden Birdwatch Survey Form and stock up on bird seed. Wild families – come along and make your own natural bird feeder.
Pulborough Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 02 February (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Date with Nature – winter predators and prey
Date: Thursday 02 February – Sunday 05 February
Time: Drop in between 10 am – 3 pm
Cost: Just pay the normal nature trail entry fee.
Celebrating world wetlands day on Thursday 02 February – free entry to all!
You’re looking out over the wetlands and everything seems peaceful; the herds of wigeon are gently whistling as they graze, the mallards are quacking and you can hear the honking of geese. Suddenly thousands, yes literally thousands, of birds take off and there are ducks and lapwings and geese whirling around the skies in a panic. For a few minutes chaos ensues – it must be a peregrine. You scan around and there she is, in hot pursuit of her prey. On this occasion she returns to her perch empty-taloned – even the fastest creature in the world sometimes finds catching her dinner hard work!
Wild families – half term fun
Date: Saturday 11 February – Sunday 19 February
Time: 9.30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Just pay the normal nature trail entry fee.
Throughout the holidays we’ll have some great activities for your wild families. Take part in the wildlife challenge or play Wild Bingo! as you explore the nature trail and see how much wildlife you can spot. Make a treasure bag and then head out on a winter scavenger hunt. Back at the centre, use some of your treasures to make a special Wild badge or charm.
Wild families – dotty about ducks
Date: Tuesday 14 February
Time: Drop in between 10 am and 12.30 pm
Cost: £3 per child (£1.50 for Wildlife Explorer members); Adults pay the normal nature trail entry fee.
Go quackers and test your duck knowledge with our fun ‘Ducking and Diving’ quiz. The trail will take you down to one of our special hides where you’ll find our friendly helpers who’ll show you some of the amazing ducks and other wildlife out on the brooks.
Wild families – food for thought!
Date: Thursday 16 February
Time: Drop in between 10 am and 12.30 pm
Cost: £3 per child (£1.50 for Wildlife Explorer members); Adults pay the normal nature trail entry fee.
Find out who eats what – or whom – on our ‘Food Chain Trail’. Down in the hide you’ll find our friendly helpers who’ll show you some of the amazing wildlife which feeds out on the brooks. They will also have more games and quizzes for you to test your food chain knowledge.
Optics weekend
Date: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: No charge, just come along and see us.
Get expert advice on choosing the right binoculars, telescopes and accessories. We stock a wide range of optics and you’ll be welcome to try them out and ask us your questions.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 9 February (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 16 February (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 23 February (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
New Year Viennese Concert – The Drill Hall – Saturday, 7th January 2012
This popular event includes many favourite instrumental and vocal works by the Strauss family and others and features string players from the Horsham Symphony Orchestra led by Rachel Ellis and the Enesqu Quartet with sopranos Jill Elsworthy and Helen Whittington, dancers from Glynde Place Studio and Tom Jeffers who will compere the afternoon and present ‘Schrammelmusick’ for voice and guitar
Tickets Adults £16, Students £10 under 16s £2.50 from 01403 252602 or Horsham Music, 36, East Street, Horsham, and on line at wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle
Billingshurst Primary School Skate Spectacular on Friday 20th January 4-7pm, Saturday 21st January 10am – 6pm including January sales events 11am – 3pm with many retailers and Sunday 22nd January 10am – 6pm. Disabled chair available. The rink is also available for private hire including birthday parties – price on application. Hot food and drinks provided by Budgens. Prebooked price £3.50. Tickets available from the Billingshurst Primary School, Coco’s Style, Billingshurst and Cracknell & Pitt Draffen, Billingshurst or by emailing bpsca@ymail.com or calling 07966 465569.
TALK – Below Stairs
Monday 6th February 7.00pm for 7.30 at Storrington Museum RH20 4LL
Tickets £4 on the door
Fascinated by Downton abbey,remember “upstairs downstairs” then come to this talk by Tony and Lizzie Gilks of Timespan.who will be giving us insights into domestic skills 1880s to the great war 1914
Beetle Drive and Tea Party saturday 11th February
3.00pm – 6.00pm
Take a trip down memory lane and laugh as much as we did then!
Join us at 3.00pm until 6.00pm to compete for heads legs and feelers! Win some prizes and enjoy a traditional tea of sandwiches, fresh scones and homemade cakes.Tickets £7.50 obtainable from the Card Shop the high street Storrington.Just book a ticket and come along!
This annual show is the largest event in the village’s calendar and is now in its 88th year. At the centre of the event is the marquee with competitions for flowers, fruit & vegetables and arts & crafts (with classes now no longer restricted to parishioners). On the field there will be a wide range of stalls and activities for visitors both young and old. The arena will host displays throughout the afternoon. A fun dog show will be open to all. Refreshments will be available with tea & cakes in the Village Hall and a barbeque and bar on the field.
Other activities will take place on the Recreation Ground over the weekend – see website for details.
Green Drinks 11.1.2012 8.00pm onwards at Ye Old Stout House
Come and join Transition Horsham at a social drop in at the Stout House in the Carfax, Horsham. Every second Wednesday of the month for chat about sustainable living, skills share, green reading group, our community energy project and growing veg to eat. Check out our website and Facebook for more information.
Horsham’s Third Seedy Saturday Event
Friend’s Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham
Saturday 18th February, 2012 from 10.00am to 2.00pm
Grand Opening around 10.00am by Bob Sherman, Chief Horticultural Officer of Garden Organic.
Bring your own seeds and swap them for packets others have brought, or just give a donation and take a packet of what you want. Out of date seeds, but worth a try, have been donated by Newbridge Nurseries and Barnhaven Primroses.
Stalls include Wakehurst, Horsham Organic Gardeners, Horsham Horticultural Society, Open Pollinated Seed Nursery, Amazon seed Jewellery.
Coffee, tea and lovely home made cakes for sale.
19th January
Messy Church
London Road Methodist Church, Horsham, Thursday 19th January, 3.30 – 6.00pm. Craft, activities, games, celebration and food, for families together and people of all ages. Everybody welcome. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. For more details see http://www.lrmchorsham.org
An illustrated talk about the ‘Bluebell Railway’, it’s creation, development and future, by Bill Barwell. Venue- Horsham Library, Thursday 8th March 7pm, Refreshments available, Tickets from Horsham Library Help desk £2.00
Horsham & District Horticultural Society: The Belgian King’s Greenhouses will be the subject of a talk by Derek Santer on Tuesday 24th January 2012 commencing at 7.30 pm.
at
Brighton Road Baptist Church
Brighton Road
HORSHAM
RH13 5BD
All are welcome. Members free, guests and non-members £1.00 entry or join on the night for £5.00
For more information see http://www.horshamhorticulturalsociety.co.uk
from: Lynda Ashby
Tel H242511
Horsham & District Horticultural Society: There will be an illustrated talk by Derek Santer -THE BELGIAN KING’S GREENHOUSES- on 24th January, commencing at 7.30pm
at The Brighton Road Baptist Church
Brighton Road
Horsham
RH13 5BD
Entry free for members £!.00 for guests.
Further details at http://www.horshamhorticulturalsociety.co.uk
HORSHAM ORGANIC GARDENERS SOCIETY (HOGS)
First event of the 2012 programme – held at Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road (opp library) at 8.00pm. All welcome, donations from non-members please.
Thursday 2nd February:
Talk by Dr Alex Penn A Brief Introduction to Permaculture
We have heard a lot about Permaculture in recent years but what actually is it and how can we apply it to our gardens and indeed lives? Alex will answer some of these questions and many others in what promises to be a stimulating talk.
Alex is a researcher at the University of Surrey where she works on industrial ecology as well as studying the evolution of co-operation and major transitions in evolution. She is also engaged on a project at the Biosphere 2 in Arizona but still finds time to teach Permaculture for the Brighton Permaculture Trust.
BROADWOOD Morris Men meet every Thursday at The Holbrook Club, North Heath Lane, Horsham at 8:15. We welcome new members, and we can teach them how to ring their bells, strike a stick and wield a sword. Please ring the Squire on 01403 258831 or visit http://www.broadwoodmorris.org.uk for further information
Billingshurst Primary School TABLE TOP SALE
SAT 4th FEB 9-11am
£1 entry (Kids go free)
Seller Tables £10
Email bpsca@ymail.com
Everyone Welcome!
Lunchtime Recitals at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham
Thursdays at 1.00pm given by GERALD TAYLOR FRCO and music staff with students from CHRIST’S HOSPITAL
9th February – organ works by Brahms,Bach,Howells,Dupré, Mulet
8th March – Christ’s Hospital Chamber Music TIM CALLAGHAN violin, ELLIOT CORNER viola Mozart and Bach
19th April – organ works by Purcell, Vierne, Saint-Saëns, Dubois, Whitlock
17th May – organ works by Bach, Guilmant, Messiaen, Preston, Walton, Vierne
14th June – Christ’s Hospital String Ensemble – TIM CALLAGHAN violin, RHIAN ISAACSON cello, MAY HOWARD-SHIGENO violin, BART CALLAGHAN double bass Rossini String Sonatas
Retiring collection in aid of Music Circle funds More information from 01403 252602
Saturday 18th February
‘TREE ID WALK’
Learn about tree identification from an expert. Join Vivien Hodge on an arboreal tour Warnham Local Nature Reserve.
Booking essential: call 01403 259592
Time: 10:30am to 1.00pm.
Cost: £3.00 adults, £1.50 under 16s
Southwater Local History Group:
Monday 5th March 2012 at 7.30pm
“Rudyard Kipling: His Life and Verse” will be presented by Geoff Hutchinson. Non-members welcome, just turn up with £3 at Beeson House, Lintot Square, Southwater
CATSTRAVAGANZA EVENT & FUNDRAISING STALLS
Day: Saturday 18th February Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Millenium Village Hall, Crawley Road, Roffey
For all you cat lovers out there! – Why not support your local Cats Protection charity:
Gifts for all available, cards etc, presents & accessories for your feline friends, plus much more!
Bric-a-brac, tombola, jewellery, toys, books, cds, dvds
Refreshments and home-made cakes available
FREE ENTRY but donations or cat food/litter would be warmly received
For more information see wbsite: http://www.horsham.cats.org.uk
For email: catsprotectionzjc@yahoo.co.uk
saturday 10th March
Quiz Night at the Old School, with Quizmaster Stephen Turrell.Come along at 7.00pm for 7,30 start.Tickets £9 including supper obtainable from our Programme Secretary 01903 745756.
The Charlwood History Group present a
HISTORY WEEKEND
Sat March 24th 11am-4pm
Sun March 25th 12am-4pm
An opportunity to find out more about Charlwood’s history
PARISH HALL CHARLWOOD RH6 0DS
PLOUGHMANS lunches
CREAM teas
Everyone welcome Entrance £2
Saturday 17th March 2012
10.30am-1pm
Stalls, Refreshments and More. Car Boot Sale subject to weather
At The Salvation Army, Booth Way, Horsham,
RH13 5PZ.
The annual Garden Party is an event not to be missed! This year packed with games, competitions, stalls, side stalls, meals and refreshments, kids activities and so much more. Enjoy our guests on our bandstand! Starting at 11am and concluding at 3pm. 2.30pm will be our annual songs of praise event.
The Salvation Army, Booth Way, Horsham, RH13 5PZ
The Old School Storrington
Reunion get- together,tea and cake
Tuesday 27th March 2-30 – 5.50 pm
Pop in, come alone, or bring a friend
Bring your old school reports! photos or general memorabilia
Help build up a history of the Old School so that we can develop an Exhibition
Getting to grips with…winter waterfowl
Date: Tuesday 21 February
Time: 10 am – 1.30 pm Booking essential
Cost: £12 per person (£8 for RSPB members).
At this time of the year, the brooks are teeming with waterfowl. During this session we’ll introduce you to our ducks, geese and swans, giving you some tips on how to tell one from the other based on the way they look, the noises they make and the way they behave. We’ll also talk about where they’ve come from, why they’re here and also give you some ideas of other wetland birds to look out for here and in other great wildlife sites in Sussex.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 01 March (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 08 March (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 15 March (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Wildlife walkabouts
Date: Thursday 22 March (and every Thursday)
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
Cost: £4 per person (£2 for RSPB members)
Our regular gentle ramble is an ideal introduction to the reserve and its varied habitats and wildlife. Join us for an informal nature walk, taking in the seasonal delights on the brooks or on our heathland trail.
Wild families – Easter holiday fun
Date: Saturday 31 March – Sunday 15 April
Time: 9.30 am – 5 pm
Cost: Just pay the normal nature trail entry fee.
Throughout the holidays we’ll have some great activities for your wild families. Take part in the wildlife challenge or play Wild Bingo! as you explore the nature trail and see how much wildlife you can spot. Back at the visitor centre, make your own animal mask – we’ll have lots for you to choose from.
Haydn’s “Creation” – Saturday, 31st March 2012 at Billingshurst Leisure Centre, at 7.30pm
Billingshurst Choral Society with the Sinfonia of Arun, and soloists: Elizabeth Donovan (Soprano), Joseph Cornwell (Tenor) and Jonathan Gunthorpe (Baritone) lead by Musical Director George Jones will be performing Haydn’s “Creation”.
Tickets cost £12; Students £6
For more details / tickets call 01403 741576 or Email tickets@billingshurstchoralsociety.org
tickets also available from Henry Adams, Billingshurst and on the door
16th February
Messy Church
London Road Methodist Church, Horsham, Thursday 16th February, 3.30 – 6.00pm. Craft, activities, games, face painting, celebration and food, for families together and people of all ages. Everybody welcome. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. Children need to be accompanied by an adult. For more details see http://www.lrmchorsham.org
Friday 9th March Band Night With Epsilon
Doors open 8.30pm until 11pm
Bar open until 11pm & Restaurant until 9pm
Members FREE / Non-Members £3
Friday 23rd March Motown Magic
The Holbrook Club, Horsham
Featuring JD Mr Soul Machine (supported Alexander O’Neil, The Temptations, Beverly Knight, Tavares) complete with disco!
Doors open 7.30pm until 11.30pm
Bar open until 11.30 and Restaurant until 9pm
Members £5 / Non-Members £7
Call Club to book tickets on 01403 751150 guaranteed to be a fantastic night!
Saturday 24th March Band Night Bad Boy Boogie
The Holbrook Club, Horsham
Doors open 7pm & Bar open until 11.30pm
Members £1 / Non Members £6
Saturday 9th June Charity Ladies Night
The Holbrook Club, Horsham
Featuring Drag Queen Tiffanney Wells & 2 male performers
Ann Summers & Charity raffle on the night
Doors open 7pm finshing at 11.30pm
Bar open until 11.30pm/Restaurant until 9pm
Members £7.50 / Non-Members £9.50 (strictly 18+)
Call to book limited tickets (01403 751150) guaranteed to sell out!
Friday 6th July Band Night The Almost Elvis Band
The Holbrook Club, Horsham
Doors open 8.30 & Bar extention until 11.30pm
Members Free / Non Members £3
Horsham & District Horticultural Society: The Camelia Botnar Foundation will be the subject of an illustrated presentation by The Chief Executive on Tuesday 21st February 2012 commencing at 7.30 pm.
At
Brighton Road Baptist Church
Brighton Road
HORSHAM
RH13 5BD
All are welcome. Members free, guests and non-members £1.00 entry or join on the night for £5.00
For more information see http://www.horshamhorticulturalsociety.co.uk
from: Lynda Ashby
Chairman
Tel H242511
Horsham & District Horticultural Society: Growing And Cooking With Herbs will be the subject of a presentation by Sue Taunton on Tuesday 6th March 2012 commencing at 7.30 pm.
At
Brighton Road Baptist Church
Brighton Road
HORSHAM
RH13 5BD
All are welcome. Members free, guests and non-members £1.00 entry or join on the night for £5.00
For more information see http://www.horshamhorticulturalsociety.co.uk
from: Lynda Ashby
Chairman
Tel. H 242511