THE REAL PRESS IN STEYNING
The Real Press was launched in 2015. Since then, the small publishing house has found its niche in historical-based books. For full article, click here
THE SKIERS LOUNGE AND BICYCLE BARN
It’s been a long, hard road back to business for Scott Hargraves. Following the closure five years ago of Edge & Wax and Bliss Bikes in Partridge Green, Scott is back fixing bikes and skis, this time from a small barn on the Knepp Estate in West Grinstead. For full story, click here
DAMA DESIGNS
Since turning 60 during lockdown, Ayo Daramola-Martin has created a new company to sell his beautifully-crafted and eye-catching range of furniture and homeware. After a productive summer spent mostly in his Ifold workshop, Ayo hopes his unique products will resonate with discerning buyers. For full article click here
UP & RUNNING IN HORSHAM
Mike De Frateschi established Up and Running in East Street back in 2002. Thanks to its remarkable customer service, the specialist shoe shop continues to prosper. For full article click here
WEST GRINSTEAD SWIMMING ACADEMY
Swimmers of all ages can now benefit from the modern facilities at West Grinstead Swimming Academy For full article click here.
ELLY'S FLOWERS
national lockdown during a global pandemic isn’t an ideal time to start a business, especially if you’re ten-years-old! For full article, click here
SILVERTIP FILMS AND HORSHAM FILM FESTIVAL
The Horsham Film Festival was held for the second successive year at The Capitol Theatre in February. The festival is organised by production company Silvertip Films. For full article click here
LA VIDA BOUTIQUE
La Vida Boutique celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Throughout that time, the leading women’s fashion outlet has been in Horsham town centre. For full article click here.
BIG PLANT NURSERY
For 20 years, the aptly-named Big Plant Nursery in Ashington has been known for its eye for the exotic. For full story, click here
R.RHODES & SON, BILLINGSHURST
2019 marks 100 years since his great grandfather, Raymond Henry Rhodes, established R.Rhodes and Son in Billingshurst. For full article click here.
CRAFT HOUSE COFFEE
Tom Osborne, owner of Craft House Coffee in Henfield, on how to produce a perfect cup of coffee. Read the full article here
EVERYMAN CINEMA OPENS
As Everyman opens in Piries Place, we meet Venue Manager Rebecca Drees to find out why the cinema’s arrival is causing such a stir. For full article, click here
NAFISI STUDIO IN PLUMMERS PLAIN
From a workshop in tranquil Plummers Plain, Abdollah and Kate Nafisi use traditional tools to create unique pieces of furniture. For the full article click here
SPRING GARDENS NURSERY IN WASHIINGTON
Spring Gardens Nursery has run as a pick-your-own site for many years. Now, a new generation are taking the farm to new heights. For the full article click here
KJF CLOTHING
Kim Fentiman designs a range of colourful children’s clothes at her Horsham home. With an admirable approach to running the business ethically, KJF Clothing is attracting customers for many reasons. For full story, click here
HORSHAM FORGE
Horsham Forge initially operated as conventional fabricators and repairers. Recently, the business has been creating unique furniture and lighting to broaden its customer base For full article click here
FAIRKIND CHILD IN PIRIES PLACE
A children’s shop with a difference is growing in popularity thanks to its focus on hand-made, ethically-produced, high-quality range of toys and clothing. We meet Trish Fitzroy, owner of FairKind Child. For full story click here
WAKEFIELDS JEWELLERS, HORSHAM
Wakefields is a name synonymous with Horsham, having been founded in 1911. Yet itremains a family-run business, owned and managed by the great-grandchildren of its founder. For full article click here
IRINESS YOGA & WELLBEING
Irina Pashkevich nurtures the mind, body and soul at Iriness Yoga & WellBeing in Horsham. For the full article click here
Gobsmack Comics was established by Drew Dewsall in 2014 and for two years the store has been in Swan Walk. Click here.
LITTLE NOTES
Mark Bradbury - who founded the company with wife Lou - explains why so many families are making a big song and dance out of Little Notes. Read the article here
Altered Wings, a newly-established studio in Horsham has quickly established a reputation for detailed portrait work. Click here for full story.
SUMMERS PLACE AUCTIONS
A family of four mammoths discovered in 2002 will be the headline-grabbing lot at a fascinating auction at Summers Place. Full article here
JACK DUNCKLEY'S PLANT NURSERY
Jack's plant nursery has everything an enthusiastic gardener would hope and expect to find, from small plants to feature tree, as well as a lovely cafe run by Alimento. Click here
TAKE ONE PRODUCTIONS IN HORSHAM
Take One Productions, a digital creative agency based in Horsham, is embracing new Virtual technology to create 3D tours. For full article click here
TRAFALGAR CLEANING
Trafalgar Cleaning Equipment's innovative machines help clean roads, streets, parks and gardens all over Europe, whilst a successful association with Karcher ensures that the company a full range of cleaning products. Full article here
PARKMINSTER PRODUCTS
We visit Parkminster Products in Partridge Green, which has recently launched its beautifully-scented Regency range.For the full article click here
COCOA LOCO, HORSHAM
Back in 2005, Sarah Payne started making brownies as a way to make some money. Now in Swan Walk, some people thinks its a major franchise! For full story click here.
THE YOGA GARDEN
Nina Fowkes didn’t feel right practicing yoga in the village hall, so in 2009 established The Yoga Garden in her own back garden. Read the article here
The Burrell family, who live at Knepp Castle, has created a small campsite on a wild meadow at the southern end of the estate. Click here.
ALL TYPES OF MORTGAGES
AToM (All Types of Mortgages) in Horsham is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and there are still many of us who could use their expertise. Full article here
MELANIE PAUL GOLDSMITH'S, STORRINGTON
Melanie Moore enjoyed her school work experience at a Goldsmith's so much that she decided it was what she wanted to do as a career. Now, she's celebrating 10 years on Storrington High Street. Click here
LUCIBELLE TIARAS
Lucy Stevens has built up a dood home-based business by creating beautiful tiaras for weddings and special occasions.. Read the article at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/lucibelle
SUSSEX LIGHTING IN HORSHAM
The shop at West Point surely has the most fascinating window display in town. It's just as inguiging inside too.... Full story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/sussexlighting
ROADMARK TRAVEL LTD
For more than 25 years, the Storrington-based company has been taking people of day trips and holidays across the country. Read the article at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/roadmark
KEEPERS KENNELS IN LOWER BEEDING
The family-run business has recently exanded its service, with dog walking and a grooming parlour being offered at the scenic site near Leonardslee Gardens. Read the full article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/keepers
THE ARTISAN BAKEHOUSE, ASHURT
Les and Louise Nicholson gave up careers in the city more a more relaxing lifestyle. The now run baking courses at their pretty home in Ashurst, near Steyning. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/artisanbake
LEATHERMARK69 in COOLHAM
We meet Mark Peckham, who has established his leather tooling business, within a custom bike workshop in Coolham. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/leathermark69
VIRTUAL FLIGHT CENTRE, COOLHAM
The Virtual Flight Centre at Thornhill Court, just off the A27 in Coolham, was formed in 2006 with only one simulator, a Boeing 737, but over the years they have added light aircraft and two Typhoon jets.. Read the article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/virtualcentre
THE BEER ESSENTIALS
Gareth Jones was the brewery shop manager at King and Barnes for nearly 13 years, before starting The Beer Essentials in East Street. Read the full article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/beeressentials
ABSOLUTE FRUITCAKE IN THAKEHAM
Sara has been baking cupcakes and celebration cakes from her home for several years. But last summer, she thought she would try to create something different. Read the article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/fruitcake
KIDS LIKE US
Kids Like Us provide breakfast and after school care for children at three schools in Southwater and Horsham. Read the full article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/kidslikeus
HUXLEY'S BIRD OF PREY CENTRE
Behind Hillier Garden Centre, a terrific experience awaits visitors as they have the chance to meet Harris Hawks, Owls, Peregrine Falcons and even a Bateleur eagle. Read the full article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/huxleys
BEE COSMETICS IN HORSHAM
Derek Ready's passion for beekeeping began after he spotted a hive being removed in Horsham town centre. Along with wife Elizabeth, he now looks after several apiaries and produces honey and cosmetic products. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/beecosmetics
FACT NOT FICTION FILMS
We interview Tristan Loraine, a Southwater director who has just been to the Cannes market to promote his now film, A Dark Reflection. Read the full article at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/factnotfiction
CARE CHARTS UK IN HORSHAM
Simple 'Remember I'm Me' charts, now found in 650 care homes across the country, are the brainchild of Zoe Harris, founder of Care Charts UK. Read the full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/carecharts
TAYLOR MADE UNIFORMS IN HORSHAM
It all started with a small order at just one local primary school, but now Taylor Made Uniforms supplies thousands of children with school uniform in the area. To read full story see https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/taylormade
HORSHAM CARRIAGE OCCASIONS IN COPSALE
Michaela Hartland is developing his skills as a coachman, offering traditional carraige rides for weddings and special occasions in the Horsham area. Visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/carriages for more details...
NEW ORCHARD FISHERIES IN WASHINGTON
New Orchard Fisheries in Washington is one of very few CEFAS (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) approved wholesale sturgeon farms in the country. Click here for More
LOST IN THE LOFT
Vic Chase uses broadcast-level equipment to bring your old VHS and Cinefilm memories back to life in a DVD format. Click here for More
SOUTH LODGE HOTEL IN LOWER BEEDING
South Lodge owes its existence to beer. It was built in 1883 by Frederick Du Cane Godman, who had inherited a fortune through the family connection to the Whitbread and Co brewing company. Click here for More
FISHERS FARM PARK IN WISBOROUGH GREEN
From humble beginnings, Trina and Tim Rollings managed to build a small animal trail up to become a leading tourist attraction in West Sussex Click here for More
HIGH BARN OILS IN BARNS GREEN
Durwin Banks, the owner of High Barn Oils in Barns Green, grows linseed on 200 acres of farmland and produces tonnes of pure oil each year. Click here for More
SERVING UP A PROPER COFFEE
For a drink that is enjoyed so frequently by so many of us, we know remarkably little about coffee.Coffee Real are here to educate us all! Click here for More
BONNY BOUTIQUES IN HORSHAM
Sarah Chorlton set up Bonny Boutiques and has seen demand grow for her quirky cushions and bunting. Click here for More
BANGERS GALORE IN HORSHAM
It’s harder than you think to make the perfect sausage. Master it and perhaps you too have the potential to be National Sausage Making Champion. Click here for More
BOLNEY WINE ESTATE
After 40 years, Bolney Wine Estate has become an award-winning vineyard and has helped transform the preception of English wines. Click here for More
HARRIS BROS FUNFAIR IN ASHINGTON
The Harris brothers are part of the furniture in Ashington. The family has lived in the village for generations, and for all of that time they’ve been synonymous with funfairs. Click here for More
RAYLANDS COUNTRY PARK IN SOUTHWATER
As well as the business headquarters on Worthing Road, the family-run Roundstone Caravans operates Raylands Country Park in the peaceful surroundings of Jackrells Lane near Southwater. Click here for More
NEW HOUSE FARM IN HORSHAM
Max Walton, a fourth generation farmer, devotes most of the farm’s 900 acres to arable farming, producing milling wheat, milling oats, oilseed rape, beans and linseed which is exported all over the world. Click here for More
KNITTERS CORNER IN HORSHAM
There are not many shops in which you can knit a cardigan whilst talking with friends over tea and biscuits. But this is how many of the customers of a Horsham wool shop like to spend their day. Click here for More
HD REVOLUTION AT HORSHAM HEARING CENTRES
Thanks to huge advancements in technology, hearing aids are also available with high definition sound quality. Click here for More
ABM BUILDING SERVICES: THE EXPERTS
If you have plans to extend your home and better utilise the space available, ABM Building Services can ensure your vision is realised. Click here for More
SEERS CROFT VETERINARY SURGERY
As we take a tour of the Seers Croft Veterinary Surgery in Faygate, we gradually learn to expect the unexpected. Click here for More
TOOVEY'S AUCTIONEERS
There is one day left until three days of auctions begin, and Toovey’s auctioneers in Washington is a hive of activity. Click here for More
THERMCO: AT THE HEART OF SOLAR
The concept of solar power is relatively simple; sunlight is converted into electricity through photovoltaics. But Thermco in Washington proves there is a bit more to it than that! Click here for More
DARK STAR BREWERY
Paul Reed, the managing director at Dark Star Brewery, rejects the opportunity to blow his own trumpet when AAH asks him to reveal what the Partridge Green Brewery does better than others. Click here for More
MR SIMMS OLDE SWEETE SHOP
The most enjoyable aspect of Mr Simms Old Sweet Shoppe is, supposedly, its devotion to recreating the sweet shops of old.But in truth, none of us ever had a sweet shop as good as this. Click here for More
ICA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Solar Power is an increasingly popular choice for people willing to invest in renewable energy and ICA as you can make money by selling back excess energy. Click here for More
MARK ANTONY WINDOWS
Mark Antony Windows recently made its television debut in Channel 5 show Cowboy Builders, helping Melinda Messenger and Dominic Littlewood clean up the work of a ‘cowboy builder’.Click here for More
KISSINGATE BREWERY
Kissingate may be the district’s smallest brewery, but it is one that’s punching above its weight from its small unit off Church Lane in Lower Beeding.Click here for More
