NEWS RELEASES
September 2006
How older people can enjoy independent lives
29th September 2006
CENSUS figures taken in 1991 and 2001 reveal that people in the 50 plus sector had increased by ten per cent in the Horsham District.
Fresh from the fields, last week of Festival
27th September 2006
PEOPLE throughout West Sussex are rediscovering the taste of fresh, seasonal produce.
Cheaper travel for students
22nd September 2006
STUDENTS in the Horsham District can take advantage of cut price travel from bus and train companies in the area.
Walk your way to a healthier future
22nd September 2006
IT is a proven fact that regular walking can improve health, it can reduce weight, strengthen bones, improve coordination, and even relieve depression. It is also a great way to socialise and relax.
Watch out for your recycling calendar
20th September 2006
RESIDENTS are being asked to look out for their household recycling and refuse calendars which are being delivered through letterboxes soon.
Young people get moving
20th September 2006
A NEW scheme called 2Wheels+ is now available to help young people get access to employment, training and education.
Making our neighbourhoods even cleaner
15th September 2006
THE battle against rubbish being dropped in the streets and fly tipping in our country lanes is a continuing one with the Council spending around £270,000 of your money every year on helping to keep the District clean.
Festival toasts Sussex wines
15th September 2006
FOR ANYONE who fancies sampling a fruity flute of something new then the 2006 West Sussex Food & Drink Festival is sure to lift their spirits.
Touching Memories
14th September 2006
Horsham Museum's Reminiscence Service has been improved, enhanced and relaunched as Touching Memories. In addition to the loan boxes, training and newsletters are also available to help stimulate the power of memory by touch, sight and smell.
Sandgate Park consultation
13th September 2006
A CONSULTATION event is being held soon to ask for people’s views about Storrington’s Sandgate Park.
Cheers to new Festival beers
13th September 2006
WHAT finer way to celebrate the best in local produce than with an enjoyable local brew?
An action packed summer
12th September 2006
HUNDREDS of children and young people enjoyed the Summer Action Pack this year, provided by Horsham District Council.
Our food and drink festival goes countywide
8th September 2006
FOR the past three years the Council has run the highly successful Horsham District Food and Drink Festival, the objective being to show people the diversity of local culinary products available right here on our doorstep.
Get the 'feel good' factor
6th September 2006
NEXT week an event will be held in Horsham which will be aimed at people with Fibromyalgia, ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Trickster the musical
6th September 2006
A MUSICAL aimed at tackling the problem of distraction burglary is coming to Billingshurst soon.
Conserving water remains important
6th September 2006
WITH the prospect of a third dry winter in succession and ongoing water shortages, the important need to conserve water continues in the Horsham District.
Future use of Horsham Town Hall
6th September 2006
THE way forward for the future management and use of Horsham Town Hall will be decided by the full Council meeting of Horsham District Council on 13 September.
SNAP is back
5th September 2006
THE SUMMER holidays may have come to an end, but there’s something else to look forward to young people in the Horsham District – the SNAP dance night taking place next week.
Don't miss out as the West Sussex Food and Drink Festival gets underway
5th September 2006
ONCE more, the lip smacking, thirst quenching, food frenzy festival is back in West Sussex.
Living life to the full
4th September 2006
PEOPLE in Horsham District are living longer and staying healthier and - to help them lead active lives - two events have been organised.
Views wanted on scheme for disabled people
4th September 2006
DISABLED people are wanted to give their views on a scheme which could affect them.
Are you on the voting register?
1st September 2006
THERE have been no elections in the Horsham District during 2006, however we can expect to have the opportunity of voting in most years and that it is why all voters should ensure that they are included on the latest Electoral Register.