NEWS RELEASES
September 2008
Greener pool for Billingshurst
26 September 2008
BILLINGSHURST Leisure Centre’s newly opened swimming pool has reduced carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions thanks to an innovative power generator.
Harvest Festival
25 September 2008
A new exhibition, Harvest Festival, which opens on 25 September at Horsham Museum, celebrates the harvest festival as schools and churches throughout the land hold special services to give thanks for nature’s bounty.
Life is for Living draws the crowds
24 September 2008
AROUND 500 people attended last week’s ‘Life is for Living’ event held on 18 September at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre.
Nibblers trail the ales
24 September 2008
EARLIER this month an impressive 140 visitors to the Horsham and District Food and Drink Festival’s ‘Big Nibble’ launch event in Horsham where they enjoyed sampling various beers at nine town centre pubs as part of a Horsham Beer Trail.
In court for Housing Benefit fraud
22 September 2008
A MAN who used to live in Henfield has been in court for Housing Benefit fraud.
Are things improving?
17 September 2008
A NEW national survey is being carried out from late September which forms part of the Government’s ‘Strong and Prosperous Communities’ focus on improving the quality of life for local people.
Savour the delights of the food and drink festival
16 September 2008
“THERE are still two weeks to go so pack away your passport and delve into the Horsham District’s delicious delights,” is the rallying cry of the organisers of this year's Horsham and District Food and Drink Festival.
Giant Stag Beetle Lands at Warnham Local Nature Reserve
16 September 2008
To celebrate the completion of the Lottery Funded New Life Project at Warnham Local Nature Reserve three spectacular relief carvings in a single solid oak log have been unveiled at the Reserve by the Friends of Warnham Lottery Nature Reserve.
New Billingshurst Leisure Centre Opens Saturday 20 September.
15 September 2008
A new indoor swimming pool and leisure centre in Billingshurst will open to the public on Saturday 20 September with a weekend of special activities, taster sessions and demonstrations.
What does the future hold?
15 September 2008
LOCAL voluntary and community groups are being invited to contribute to the vision for the future of Horsham District.
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Horsham's Musical Connection
12 September 2008
To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Ralph Vaughan Williams, look out for a unique musical event that combines the talents of the Bernardi Chamber Orchestra and the Horsham Folk Club singers on Saturday 20 September at St Mary's Church, Horsham.
Revised dates for Battle of the Bands
11 September 2008
CONFIRMATION of dates for Horsham Battle of the Bands can finally be announced.
Hospital provision scrutinised
11 September 2008
THE issue of local hospital provision continues to be examined by Horsham District Council.
New youth club for Broadbridge Heath
10 September 2008
A NEW youth club for 12 to 15 year olds launched at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre near Horsham last week.
Your cigarette butt could cost you 75 pounds
10 September 2008
NINE local residents and two visitors received 75 pounds fixed penalty notices for dropping smoking related litter last week.
The Big Nibble draws record crowds
9 September 2008
DESPITE an overcast sky and spells of heavy rain, The Big Nibble, held on Saturday 6 September in Horsham town centre was declared a runaway success by organisers Horsham District Council, the producers and visitors.
Have your say about safety in the Horsham District
9 September 2008
MEMBERS of the public are being invited to have their say on crime and disorder in the community at a public meeting this month.
More car parking spaces in Steyning
9 September 2008
FURTHER to public demand, more car parking spaces have been provided in Steyning.
Essential maintenance to planning records
3 September 2008
HORSHAM District Council’s electronic planning records will be temporary unavailable this coming weekend whilst essential maintenance is undertaken.
Horsham Museum Says Dead House Martins are Art!
2 September 2008
Look out for a brand new temporary exhibition at Horsham Museum called ‘Bought: The Art of Collecting’ which looks back over twenty years of art purchases. The exhibition opens on 11th September for one month only.
Take a bite - The Big Nibble is back!
1 September 2008
WHAT better way to celebrate the launch of the Horsham and District Food and Drink Festival from 6 September to 5 October 2008, than with the legendary Big Nibble