June 2009 News
‘Touch Base’ with your Family This Weekend
04 Jun 2009
Experience American-style baseball on Saturday 6th June in a fun packed day for all the family to enjoy as Horsham Junior Baseball Club (HJBC) launches their 2009 season.
Acorn Plus - countdown to the new and improved recycling collections
01 Jun 2009
HOUSEHOLDERS in Bramber, Upper Beeding, Woodmancote and parts of Steyning and Henfield are being sent an information leaflet in the next few days highlighting how their new household recycling collections will work.
'AcornPlus' - first phase starts soon
17 Jun 2009
HOUSEHOLDERS in Bramber, Upper Beeding, Woodmancote and parts of Steyning and Henfield will soon be receiving their new ‘AcornPlus’ recycling bin together with the important information pack containing detailed instructions, collection calendar and...
Artists' Open Studios
16 Jun 2009
WITH recent television programmes such as Kirstie’s Homemade Home, viewers have been encouraged to get out of the habit of buying mass produced artwork and look around for more unique pieces to adorn their homes but without breaking the bank.
Businesses get to talk their way out of recession
17 Jun 2009
A FREE to attend business masterclass on the evening of Monday 13 July is set to help small businesses across the Horsham District beat the recession by using networking as a powerful marketing tool.
Campaign to reduce smoking litter
16 Jun 2009
RESIDENTS and visitors to Horsham were recently targeted as part of an educational campaign to raise awareness about smoking related litter and how to reduce it.
Children Get Set for an Action Packed Summer
15 Jun 2009
Check out this year's Summer Action Pack for a full programme of fun activities, sports and entertainment on offer for children this summer across the Horsham District.
Children learn about safety
24 Jun 2009
THE ANNUAL Junior Citizen scheme for eight to10 year olds has once again educated pupils about safety in the community.
Christmas lights expenditure reviewed
24 Jun 2009
HORSHAM District Council’s future funding of Christmas lights is to be cut following a recent review.
District Climate Change Strategy launched
03 Jun 2009
‘ACTING Together on Climate Change’, the first climate change strategy for the Horsham District, is to be launched on 5 June.
Do you know where your children are?
09 Jun 2009
WITH the summer now here, Horsham District parents are being urged to know where their children are and what they're doing when they go out.
Food safety for the over 60s
30 Jun 2009
HORSHAM District Community Partnership Team and the District’s Senior Persons’ Council have joined forces during Food Safety Week to promote the need for correct storage and food handling at home.
French Troops Expected in Horsham
24 Jun 2009
As part of the Horsham's FrenchFest event (Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July) Horsham Museum is showing a French side to the town’s rich history through a special exhibition, gallery trail, Napoleonic re-enactments and story telling.
'Get more out of life, get cycling'
17 Jun 2009
‘GET more out of life, get cycling’ is the theme for Bike Week (13-21 June) and work will be going on in Horsham town centre on Thursday (18 June) to help promote this message.
Green light for Greening Horsham
10 Jun 2009
WANT to work with others in the community to address climate change and improve the local environment?
Horsham District Council signs the FSB's Small Business Engagement Accord
17 Jun 2009
Yesterday (Tuesday 16th June), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) received the backing of Horsham District Council for its Small Business Engagement Accord, a voluntary code of practice between the FSB and the local authority.
Horsham French Fest 09 ‘Approche’
10 Jun 2009
Horsham’s now famous FrenchFest is set to bring an authentic French market and an exciting array of attractions, promotions and entertainments to Horsham Town Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 3, 4 and 5 July.
Horsham hotel wins prestigious award
17 Jun 2009
SPRINGFIELDS Hotel, designed by Horsham architects Pirie Russell Associates and developed by Lampards Ltd., has won top prize in the 2009 LABC (Local Authority Building Control) South East Building Excellence Awards at The Thistle Hotel, Brighton...
Horsham says hola! to Spanish exchange students
23 Jun 2009
A GROUP of Spanish students has made a special visit to Horsham District Council.
Horsham’s 3 Day FrenchFest starts Friday 3 July
22 Jun 2009
Horsham’s famous FrenchFest, now in its fourth year, is all set to provide visitors with a fantastic variety of Gallic treats from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July.
Improved play for Broadbridge Heath
10 Jun 2009
AN exciting new play area in Broadbridge Heath is set for a grand opening next week.
Join in the Excitement of the Big Splash Carnival
24 Jun 2009
AN opportunity for local groups, schools, and individuals to join Horsham's Big Splash Carnival on Sunday 19 July as part of Horsham’s Big Day Out.
Kidzstuff meets a sticky end…. but with smiles all around
03 Jun 2009
LAST weekend saw a scorchingly hot Horsham Park invaded by thousands of kidz to take part in this year’s Kidz Stuff Festival with 251 of them staying to the end to attempt to break the world record for the largest custard pie fight
New sustainable housing in Storrington
10 Jun 2009
NEW and sustainable housing has recently been built in Storrington. Abbey Court will provide eight flats on short term lets, with one flat designed to be fully accessible to wheelchair users. This is the first housing project in the Horsham Distri
School children turn climate change entrepreneurs
25 Jun 2009
HORSHAM District school children visited councillors at Horsham District Council last week (18 June) to outline their plans to help mitigate climate change.
Seminars for landlords
03 Jun 2009
LANDLORDS - attend a forthcoming seminar and win a free Energy Performance Certificate!
Snack Wagon and Youth Support Team in Horsham Park
08 Jun 2009
YOUNG people who gather in Horsham Park once again have access to trained youth workers who are on hand to listen to issues and provide support.
Stay safe when barbecuing this summer
23 Jun 2009
BARBECUE users are being given some top tips to help them stay safe this summer.
Tudor Tours and Tales at Horsham Museum
03 Jun 2009
To commemorate the double anniversary of when Henry VIII was crowned King of England and when, ten years later in 1519, this young King visited Horsham, Horsham Museum will be marking by holding a Tudor Tours and Tales Day on Saturday 27th June.
What will YOU do to help improve the climate?
03 Jun 2009
All residents and businesses in the Horsham District are being encouraged to give their pledge on a new website and make their contribution to help reduce carbon emissions.
Win a French hamper at Horsham FrenchFest
30 Jun 2009
VISITORS to this year’s FrenchFest in Horsham (3-5 July) will have the opportunity to win a French hamper filled with French goodies.
Worried about drug issues?
09 Jun 2009
ANYONE worried about drugs or related issues is being invited to pop along to a free event in Horsham.