Sally Wright has rescued dozens of swans and other water birds in the Horsham District. Having founded Southwater and Horsham Swan Rescue, Sally helps protect one of the UK’s most elegant native species. AAH met Sally by the banks of Warnham Mill Pond to find out...
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TITLE SUCCESS FOR HORSHAM CRICKET CLUB
Horsham Cricket Club enjoyed a remarkable 2025 season, winning both the ECB Premier Division of the Sussex Cricket League and the Premier Division of the BACA Sussex Women’s Cricket League. As the two teams prepare to defend their titles, AAH visited the Cricketfield...
65 YEARS OF WARNHAM EVENING FLOWER CLUB
Warnham Evening Flower Club celebrated its 65th anniversary with a special event at Roffey Park Institute on 21 March. AAH visited and met President Jean Plaskett, Chair Janet Sharp, Competition Secretary Pamela Franczak, and demonstrator Stephen McDonnell-Daly to...
KARTER MILO TAYLOR FROM HORSHAM
Ten-year-old Milo Taylor of Horsham first took to a go-kart track just two years ago. Having demonstrated natural talent, he is now preparing for a full season of national championship racing. But his ultimate ambition is to reach Formula One and emulate his hero, Max...
BRITCHIRO CELEBRATES 25 YEARS IN HORSHAM
BritChiro Clinics is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Horsham. Established by husband-and-wife Peter and Karena Westergaard, the business continues to thrive. AAH met the founders and some of its team of experienced chiropractors… A NEW VISION Peter moved from...
FEEL REVITALISED AT HORSHAM SALT SPA
Horsham Salt Spa was established in August 2025 by husband-and-wife Trevor and Tish Dodson. It is located at Gough House – which many will remember as the long-time headquarters of Horsham Conservatives – in Madeira Avenue, opposite the Park Surgery. Trevor – also...
SHAW’S GLASS IN HORSHAM
Shaws Glass is one of the most familiar names in Horsham, thanks to its central showroom and fleet of distinctive yellow and black vans. The glazing specialists have been part of the local landscape for over 35 years, yet remains an independent, family-run firm....
THE RISING SUN, NUTBOURNE
Some landlords go to great lengths to recreate the rustic atmosphere of an authentic English pub. They may source well-worm wooden tables for dining areas, accentuate exposed brickwork, foster cosiness through warm lighting, and promote historic sentiment through...
THE BELL RINGERS AT ST MARY’S CHURCH
St. Mary’s Parish Church in Causeway, Horsham has an enthusiastic band of ringers, who ring the10-bell peal at Sunday services. St Mary’s Bell Ringers are affiliated to the Sussex County Association of Change Ringers, which aims to promote and support change ringing...
THE ADVENTURE CENTRE OPENS IN HORSHAM
The Adventure Centre has proved popular after opening on Foundry Lane Industrial Estate, Horsham, in February. AAH met business partners Mitchell Kersley and Barney Rutherford to find out more about the venture… OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS The initial spark for The Adventure...
MASTERS DREAM FOR BILLY STOTT
Billy Stott is only eight-years-old, but he already has dreams of winning the Masters and wearing the most famous jacket in sport. In January, Billy was named as the first official young golf ambassador at Slinfold Golf & Country Club, where he first picked up a...
TEENAGE MUSICIAN ISAAC HUSSEY
Horsham teenager Isaac Hussey produced and performed at a remarkable concert at Lancing College on 27 January. The programme featured music that was composed or played in concentration camps during the Holocaust. These includes rarely-performed works by Jewish...
MOTORCYCLE RACER DON GILBERT
Don Gilbert from Nutbourne has set his sights on the Isle of Man TT after impressive performances at the Manx Grand Prix. Here, the former Forest pupil talks about the triumphs and tragedies of his career, and his life-long ambition of competing in the world’s most...
HORSHAM BOXING CLUB’S WOMEN’S SESSIONS
Horsham Boxing Club’s new women-only sessions on Sunday mornings have proved an immediate success. After attracting a dozen people to the first training session on 4 January, the group is now running close to capacity at the amateur boxing club’s base in Horsham Park....
ROGUE AWAKENING AT THE ROCK CRAFTHOUSE
The Rock Crafthouse in East Street hosted the inaugural Heavy Horsham event in December 2025, headlined by local alternative metal band Rogue Awakening. AAH caught up with the band to hear about their journey and hopes for a new music scene in the town… ROCK ROOTS...
HOLOS: FAMILY-RUN KOMBUCHA COMPANY
A family-run drinks company in Washington continues to go from strength-to-strength, thanks not only to demand for its products, but also its positive impact on society. Holos, based on the Wiston estate, produce a growing range of all-natural kombucha. From humble...
MY STORY: BEEFEATER CRAWFORD BUTLER
Crawford served in the Army for two decades before spending 28 years as a Beefeater, living at the Tower of London. Today, he lives in Horsham with wife Linda and continues to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. He tells his story to AAH… I was born in...
BILLINGSHURST CHORAL SOCIETY
Billingshurst Choral Society (BCS) held its Autumn Concert at St Mary’s Church, Horsham on 29 November 2025. The Society performed with guest soloists, as well as professional musicians from Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra. After an opening instrumental piece,...
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