NEWS RELEASES
Horsham District Christmas 2007 – What’s on
20 November 2007
Horsham Town Centre
See here or www.visithorsham.co.uk
Horsham’s Christmas lights will be on as of 4pm on Thursday 29 November.
The Horsham Celebration of Christmas - Torchlight Procession and Carols
Horsham Town Centre by Horsham Churches Together and partners
Saturday 1 December: 4 - 5pm
Children's torchlit procession from St.Mary’s Church, Causeway through Horsham Town Centre finishing at the Carfax bandstand with a free public carol concert.
NB: Carol sheets will be handed out for full audience participation!
Contact: Horsham Churches Together, c/o alex.cloke@btopenworld.com
Fairtrade Horsham Christmas Market
Old Town Hall, The Causeway, Horsham
Thursday 6 December 2007 10:30am to 7pm
Contact: Horsham Fairtrade, c/o TallJohnCooper@Hotmail.com
Italia in Piazza – The Real Italian Food Market in the Carfax
Horsham Town Centre
Sunday 9 December: 10 - 4pm
The return of this very popular Italian produce market that made its first visit to Horsham at Easter 2007. Italian Cheeses, Cured Meats & Pasta, Olives, Biscuits, Olive Oils & Vinegars, Confectionary, Cakes, Speciality Breads and regional specialities.
Contact: Horsham Town Centres Manager, c/o tcm@horsham.gov.uk
Showtime Amusements presents - A Traditional Set of Dodgem Cars
The Forum, Horsham Town Centre
20 Dec – 1 Jan except Christmas Day : 11am – 6pm (4pm Sundays, Late Night Thursday 20th)
‘Dodge’ your way into Christmas and the New Year – fun for all the family
Carfax Bandstand Free Christmas Concerts
Horsham Town Centre
Saturdays in December, 11am - 1pm.
Saturday 1 - Horsham Salvation Army Band
Saturday 8 - Slinfold Concert Band
Saturday 15 - Horsham Borough Band
Saturday 22 - Mid Sussex Youth Concert Band
Contact: Horsham District Council Leisure Services, c/o leisure@horsham.gov.uk
Swan Walk Late Night Shopping till 9pm
Key stores in West Street, the Forum and around Horsham will also open later
Horsham Town Centre
Thursdays 29 Nov – 20 Dec
Thursday 29 Nov featuring Mrs Tiggywinkle & Peter Rabbit (from 2-7pm)
Thursday 6 Dec featuring Bart Simpson (from 2-7pm)
Thursday 13 Dec featuring Dora the Explorer featuring (from 2-7pm)
Thursday 20 Dec Chase Gift Wrapping Service in BB’s
Contact: Swan Walk Management, 01403 210014 c/o Gill.Buchanan@eu.jll.com
Free parking in Horsham Town Centre
from 4pm on late night shopping Thursdays and on Sundays
Shopmobility – Late Night Shopping Thursdays – Open ‘til 9pm
2nd Floor, Swan Walk Shopping Centre Car Park
Christmas Park & Ride only £1
Collyer’s 6th Form College & Forest School to/from the Town Centre
Saturdays 1, 8, 15 & 22 December. Buses departing from the schools 9am – 4pm
Hop Oast Park & Ride operates as per normal services
Christmas Opening Stores
A list of stores opening for Christmas late nights and Sundays will appear on www.visithorsham.co.uk
Horsham Markets in December - Christmas Food and Gifts
Bishopric Market
Popular regular market
Thursdays and Saturdays 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, and 22nd
Christmas Eve Market Monday 24th
Carfax Local Produce Market
Local produce and crafts
Saturdays 1, 8, 15, and 22nd
Christmas Eve Market Monday 24th
Piries Place Market
Crafts, Gifts and fashion accessories
Fridays and Saturdays 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29th
Daily Christmas Markets Thursday 20th to Monday 24th Christmas Eve
….and around the Horsham District
Billingshurst
Christmas Billifest – Latin Food Market and Craft Fair
Billingshurst High Street and Village Hall
Saturday 1 December 9am – 4pm
Christmas Shopping plus genuine Italian and Spanish Food Market, Rotary Club Craft fair in Village Hall, Children’s Entertainment and Local Charity Stalls.
Contact: The Billingshurst Partnership, osprey@btinternet.co.uk
Henfield
The Spirit of Christmas – Henfield’s Family friendly Event
Henfield High Street
Friday 14 December 4 – 8.00pm
Seasonal Festivities, Carol Singing, Mince Pies and Late Night Shopping.
Contact: Emma Osman, Emma@BN5intouch.co.uk
Pulborough
The Pulborough Christmas Festivities
Pulborough Lower Street
Saturday 15 December 9 am – 2pm
Santa’s Grotto, Christmas Trail, Raffle, Hand Bell Ringers, Carol singing, Mulled wine, Roast chestnuts
Contact: Pulborough Traders Group, c/o aandscox@btinternet.com
Southwater
Christmas in Lintot Square
Beeson House, Lintot Square
Saturday 8 December from 10:30am
Father Christmas in his grotto, Story time in the Library, Fun crafts to do. Mince pies and mulled wine in Stems Florists (and on each day.)
Contact: Southwater Parish Council, c/o jenny@southwater.net
Steyning
Christmas in Steyning – Late Night Shopping Event
Steyning High Street and Car Park
Wednesday 5 December 6 - 9.00 pm
Samba band procession with Father Christmas, Fairground, Carol Singers, Entertainments, Jugglers, Fire Eaters, Jazz and other Bands, Farmers’ market, Craft, Food and Charity Stalls, Free Mince Pies and Mulled Wine in selected Shops, Fun for all the family and Christmas Present Shopping.
Contact: on behalf of Steyning Chamber of Commerce, c/o bowers@clara.co.uk
Storrington
Storrington Town Centre Late Night Shopping
Thursday 6 December 5.30 – 8.00pm
Spirit FM, Father Christmas, Music, Fire Engine, Hot Chestnuts, Carol Singers, Raffles, Land trains & Roundabouts, Raffles, Hot Food Stalls and much more.
Contact: Storrington Traders Action Group, c/o scp.ltd@tiscali.co.uk
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CONTACT: Richard Morris, Communications Manager
Email: richard.morris@horsham.gov.uk