Melody Times Horsham welcomes Elizabeth Harrison to its monthly meeting at the Roffey Club, Spooners Road, RH12 4DY, on Wednesday 8 January, 2.30pm. Elizabeth is resident organist at the world-famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom and will perform on a Yamaha Stagea. February’s meeting on Wednesday 12 sees ‘Doctor of Music’ Chris Stanbury playing popular big band, Latin and orchestral music on his Yamaha Stagea. Admission £10 on the door. https://www.melodytimes.co.uk/horsham.htm

Horsham Music Circle continues its 83rd season with the Sussex Chamber Players playing Mendelssohn’s Octet at St Mary’s Church, Horsham, on Saturday 15 February, 4.30pm. The programme also includes Frank Bridge’s Sextet in E Flat and works by Moskowski, Fauré and Ellington. Email horshammusiccircle@gmail.com or visit https://wegottickets.com/HorshamMusicCircle

Experience An Audience with Sir Bradley Wiggins at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday 27 February, 7.30pm. He is the only rider to have won World and Olympic championships on both track and road, as well as winning the Tour De France. Wiggins also won a gold medal at four successive Olympic Games from 2004 - 2016 and held the record as Great Britain’s most decorated Olympian. This evening will be a chance to hear Sir Bradley’s story told by the man himself. The second half of the show features a Q&A with the audience. VIP tickets available. Tickets from £32 from (01403) 750220 or https://www.thecapitolhorsham.com/events/an-evening-with-sir-bradley-wiggins/

Billingshurst Choral Society will perform Puccini’s Messa di Gloria at St Mary’s Parish Church, Horsham, on Saturday 1 March, 7.30pm. The Society, joined by Hastings Philharmonic Choir, will also perform Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No.1 and Sibelius’ Finlandia. The concert also includes a Come & Sing event, with the audience invited to participate. Tickets available in the New Year. billingshurstchoralsociety.org.uk

Horsham Lions Club hold their 14th Swimarathon at The Pavilions in the Park, Horsham, on Sunday 23 March. Teams of up to six swim for 55 minutes, raising money for good causes through sponsorship. Over the last 13 events, the Lions have raised over £71,500. For an application form, email david@trowbridge.me.uk or visit https://horshamlionsclub.org/ 

Catfish were named ‘Blues Band of the Year’ at the 2020 UK Blues Awards. Two of its members, Matt Long (guitar/ vocals) and father Paul Long (keyboards/vocals) are based in Wisborough Green. Bassist Adam Pyke met Matt while studying at ACM Guildford and the band was recently joined on drums by Kev Hickman. Matt was also named ‘Blues Instrumentalist of the Year’ and the band were nominated for ‘Album of the Year’ for Burning Bridges. Matt Long plays with his new band The Revenant Ones perform at the Rec Rooms on 19 November. https://therecrooms.com

Leonardslee Illuminated will be held on 4 - 6, 11 - 13 and 17 - 22 December. Visitors can explore the famous lakes and gardens in Lower Beeding, following an illuminated trail awash with light, sound, colour and festive cheer. The event includes a Christmas light and lantern display with a silver moon floating above the lake, pathways of flowers and flame, interactive projections and live music in front of Leonardslee House. Tickets £16 (children £8/Under 2s free) from www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

The Capitol pantomime, Dick Whittington has unfortunately been cancelled due to the impact of Covid-19, with a new line-up of festive entertainment announced. The venue will host A Christmas Carol, starring the fine local actor and former AAH cover star Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool, Dad’s Army Radio Show) on 11 - 29 December. There will also be a new show for a younger audience, Santa’s New Sleigh, on 12 - 24 December. Customers with pantomime tickets will be contacted by the Box Office team. Matthew Effemey, Operations Manager at The Capitol, said: “Rest assured that a new pantomime production for Christmas 2021 is already being planned, which will be our best yet.” www.thecapitolhorsham.com 

Silvertip Films is bringing the Horsham Film Festival back for a third year in 2021. The festival hosts four categories for both over 18s and under 18s, including Best Drama, Best Documentary, Best Animation and Best Comedy. The event also has a special ‘Your District’ Award. The awards night will be held at The Capitol, Horsham on 11 February 2021, hosted by Nicola Hume. For entry details visit www.silvertipfilms.co.uk

Award-winning magician Ben Hart is embarking on his first solo tour, visiting The Capitol on 15 – 16 February 2021. Since impressing on Britain’s Got Talent in 2019, Ben has appeared on The One Show and was a regular performer on BBC Three’s Killer Magic. The show shines a light on magic, life and the darkest corners of your imaginations. Tickets £17.50 from (01403) 750220 or www.thecapitolhorsham.com

The Floral Fringe Fair will be moving to the Deer Park at Leonardslee Gardens, Lower Beeding over the weekend of 5-6 June 2021. It will have the same friendly, eclectic feel as ever with plant nurseries, artists and makers, vintage stalls, street dining, picnics, food, music and a Steampunk twist. To draw attention to the rare plants at Leonardslee’s Grade 1 listed garden, there’s a celebration of Victorian plant hunters. Classic car owners are invited to attend with reduced entry.  www.facebook.com/floralfringefairInstagram @floralfringefair

The Big Gig, due to take place at Horsham Sports Club on 20 June, is postponed until 19 June 2021. It’ll include tribute acts to Bruno Mars, Elvis and The Spice Girls. Tickets for this year’s show will be valid. www.facebook.com/biggighorsham/