THE HORSHAM AMBASSADORS
Under the brand of Your Horsham, Horsham’s BID is improving life for those working in or visiting the town and one of their first significant initiatives has been to introduce ambassadors. AAH met lead ambassador Emma Jeffries, as well as Lucas Rymarz and Tim Fifield. Full story here.
HORSHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
Horsham Photographic Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. Despite the recent loss of lifetime president Roger Baker, the society continues to thrive in the digital age. Here, we look back at the society’s history. For full story, click here.
HORSHAM MODEL RAILWAY CLUB
Horsham Model Railway Club held an Open Day on 6 April, attracting railway enthusiasts of all ages. AAH met chairman Peter Reed and members Gail Tomsett, Tim Shevington, Alf Edes, Steve Borrill and Harry Lynsdale-Nock for find out more
HORSHAM RC
Every Friday evening, Broadbridge Heath Sports and Social Club is taken over by radio-controlled car enthusiasts. Remote-controlled car racing is enjoying a golden age, with petrol and electric cars raced both indoors and outdoors across the UK. Full story here.
NORMANDY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Normandy WI is one of more than a dozen groups in the Horsham District affiliated to the West Sussex Federation of the WI. Post-box toppers have become an integral part of the Normandy WI, with a monthly meetings dedicated to knitting and crochet. Full story here.
HORSHAM HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Horsham Horticultural Society (HHS) was founded in 1945 and continues to thrive, hosting two seasonal shows and organising a varied programme of demonstrations and days out. AAH visited the Summer show at North Heath Hall, Horsham, in August 2023. Full story here.
HORSHAM GREEN SPACES
Horsham Green Spaces is a forum for those wanting to enhance the town’s biodiversity and protect important spaces from the threat of development. For full story, click here.
PHOENIX STROKE CLUB, HORSHAM
Members of the Phoenix Stoke Club, based in Horsham, are enjoying social interactions with students at Forest School. AAH attended a group meeting to find out more. For full story, click here.
HORSHAM ROTARY CLUB
The Rotary Club of Horsham was founded in 1923 and continues to make a positive impact on the local community For full story, click here
BILLINGSHURST DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Billingshurst Dramatic Society staged Beck & Calling in April, telling the story of two local women’s rights campaigners, Ellen and Edith Beck. The two sisters donated The Women’s Hall to the village, which this year is celebrating its centenary. For full story, click here.
ASHINGTON TOYFAIR
Ashington Toy Fair provides an opportunity for dealers to buy and sell toys, as well as giving people of all ages the chance to start their own collection. For full story, click here
BILLINGSHURST ARTISAN MARKET
Billingshurst Artisan Market was launched in October and has proved an immediate success. Held in the Six Bells car park off Mill Lane (opposite the library), the market offers a wide selection of stalls, including a greengrocer, fresh pastries and a vibrant mix of arts and crafts. Full story here.
HORSHAM AIR TRAINING CORPS
1015 (Horsham) is one of over 1,000 squadrons in the Air Training Corps located around the country. It gives young people the opportunity to learn new skills such as fieldcraft and first aid while also helping them to become more confident, disciplined individuals. Click here for now.
THE ARTS SOCIETY HORSHAM
The Arts Society Horsham celebrates its 50th year in 2022. AAH met committee members to find out about its past, present and future… For full story click here
HORSHAM CHESS CLUB
Horsham Chess Club is one of the oldest in Sussex, having been founded in 1879. It continues to punch above its weight with two sides in the top division of the Mid Sussex League, while also striving to introduce younger players to the game through its junior section. For full story click here
SEMKA KARATE IN HORSHAM
Paul Elliott has dedicated much of his life to karate, having been teaching for more than 40 years. Throughout that time, his SEMKA School has been committed to Wado-ryu, a traditional form of karate with a focus on life force energy. For the full story click here
MANOR THEATRE GROUP
Founded more than 40 years ago at Manor House in the Causeway, the small amateur dramatics group perform everything from comedy sketches to murder mysteries to adapted plays. After a lengthy lay-off due to COVID, the group returned with a raucous pantomime, Cinderella. Full story here
THE OLIVE TREE CANCER SUPPORT
Olive Tree Cancer Support Centre has played a vital role in Crawley’s community for more than 30 years. Now, the centre has expanded into Horsham, supporting all those affected by cancer. For full story click here
HORSHAM LIONS CLUB
Horsham Lions Club is part of the worldwide organisation of Lions Clubs International, operating across more than 200 countries. AAH spoke to members David Trowbridge, Gordon Hoare, Clare Wilson, John Williams and Paul Terry during a Swimarathon at the Pavilions in the Park in September. For full story click here.
THE BARNS GREEN PLAYERS
The Barns Green Players has been pivotal to village life for generations. Still as strong as ever, the Players staged their annual pantomime at the village hall in January. As AAH watched the dress rehearsal, director Graeme Muncer, cast members Neale Francis and Juliet Montague, technician Simon Gale, head of wardrobe Felicity Currie and stalwart Pauline Muncer assured us that everything would be alright on the night!. For full story click here
EXTINCTION REBELLION IN HORSHAM
AAH spoke to several members and other climate change activists as they gathered in the town at the end of November, days before the General Election. We started by interviewing Horsham XR figurehead Luke Berry. For full story click here
CENTRAL SUSSEX BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
The Central Sussex Beekeeping Association (CSBKA) offers the chance for people to keep bees and harvest their own honey. For full story, click here
HORSHAM SCHOOL OF DANCE
After attending Royal Ballet School and starring on Top of the Pops, Annie Dunkley is Principal of Horsham School of Dance. For full story click here
LAST WISHES WORKSHOP
The workshop, hosted by Jean Francis, an Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Counsellor from Horsham, had outlined the many ways in which a funeral can be less sombre and more a celebration of life. For full story click here
SOUTH DOWNS SIEGEBREAKERS
South Downs Siegebreakers is a gaming club, with enthusiasts meeting once a week for war games, board games, card games and a little role play! For the full story click here
HORSHAM MEN'S SHED
Horsham’s Men’s Shed offers a place where people can pursue their hobbies and interests in a safe, sociable setting. For full story, click here
HORSHAM REPAIR CAFE
The Horsham Repair Café, held at the Quaker Meeting House on Worthing Road, is a free monthly event that enables the public to source sustainable household essentials at low cost, gain information on energy saving and even have electrical devices repaired. For full story click here
HORSHAM BRIDGE CLUB
Horsham Bridge Club is one of the most popular in the district, with over 300 members playing the notoriously difficult game for four people. For more click here
HORSHAM EMBROIDERERS' GUILD
The Horsham Embroiderers' Guild enjoy occasional outings and the group regularly hosts workshops. But persuading those who love embroidery to join the Guild is a challenge. For full story click here
WEST GRINSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
West Grinstead Local History Group has published a remarkable book on the First World War. ‘When West Grinstead Went to War 1914 – 18’ tells the story of those in the parish who served. For the full story click here
COWFOLD HISTORY SOCIETY
The Cowfold History Society helps to preserve the memory of the small yet fascinating village for future generations. For full story click here.
DEPOT ROAD ALLOTMENTS GROUP
Spring is an exciting time of year for the many gardening enthusiasts who rent allotments in Horsham. We visited one of the busiest in town, along Depot Road, to find out about more. Full story here
HORSHAM CYCLING CLUB
The blue and white Lycra -clad army of Horsham Cycling Club are a familiar sight on the district’s roads. The popular club attracts people of all abilities with its welcoming ‘cycling for everyone’ ethos.. Click here for More
BROADWOOD MORRIS MEN
Formed in 1972, the Broadwood Morris Men are Horsham's best known Morris side and keep alive the Cotswold traditions with a busy programme of dancing and folk music. For full story click here
LIGHTS AND BUSHELS THEATRE COMPANY
Currently, the cast is busy rehearsing for the company’s third play, My Second Best Bed, written by Barry Syder and based around a single line from Shakespeare’s last will and testament. Click here for More
CALICO & CAKE
The group meet once a fortnight to share a cake and enjoy some free machine embroidery at St Andrew Hall in Shipley. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/calicoandcake
HORSHAM BOWLING CLUB
A shrewd investment by the founders of the club a century ago has made it possible for the club to move into a purpose built facility. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/bowlingclub
HORSHAM GAMING CLUB AT BATTLEQUEST
We meet some of the games at BattleQuest in Horsham, where board games are proving as popular as ever. Full Story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/battlequest
HORSHAM DISTRICT TWINNING ASSOCIATION
Horsham has two twin towns, in Germany and in France, and an association of nearly 100 members ensures we maintian strong links with both. For the full story visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/twintowns
HORSHAM NAM PAI CHUAN
This Shaolin style martial art form incorporates a degree or meditative breathing exercises, where a list of precepts and tenets are as important as combat and defence. https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/nampaichuan
T.S GLORY, HORSHAM SEA CADETS
The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) is a national youth organisation which is sponsored by the Royal Navy and is open to young people aged 10-18. Click for the full story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/seacadets
SOUTHWATER DABBLERS
These model boat enthusiasts enjoy the preparation of a model as much as they do putting them on the water at Sumners Ponds in Barns Green.
HORSHAM SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING GROUP
The club has been existence since 1951 when Miss Stubbs, a PE teacher at Horsham High School started a Scottish country dancing club.Click here for More
GLYNDE PLACE BELLY DANCING
Carina Rose runs two classes each week at The Glynde Place Dance Studios in Horsham town centre, with a belly dance fusion class on Wednesday and a Polynesian-inspired dancing class on a Monday. Click here for More
HOT FOOD SELLERS AT HORSHAM MARKET
Meet the hot food vendors at the Thursday Market in Horsham, ranging from Maexican Burritos to spicy Thai curries and traditional English pies... Click here for More
WARNHAM BELL RINGERS
Warnham Bell Ringers are renowned as being one of the best bands in the county, and they hope to continue be successful by invsting in the next generation. Click here for More
HUKUBERRY JAM: UKULELE PLAYERS
It hasn't taken the charts by storm, but the ukulele has been one of the great musical success stories of recent years. We meet a group in Nuthurst devoted to the uke...Click here for More
SUNBEAM SWIMMING CLUB
The Sunbeam Swimming Club was established in 1982, but has experienced many ups and downs during its 30 years. It has had to fight to stay in existence due to funding cutbacks, but it remains a vital weekly service. Click here for More
AIMING HIGH / REACHING HIGHER
It was assumed that the Paralympics would inspire many more people with disabilities or additional needs to take up a new sport. We visit Horsham group Aiming High/Reaching Higher to find out Click here for More
HORSHAM ARMY CADETS
Sussex Army Cadet Force is made up of 25 detachments, with 11 Platoon Horsham being part of B Company along with eight other branches. Click here for More
ROUNDABOUT TALKING NEWS
The Roundabout Talking News is a volunteer-run registered charity which has provided a free weekly recording to the visually impaired since 1978. Click here for More
HORSHAM BLUEBELLES BATON TWIRLERS
Horsham Bluebelles are members of the International Baton Twirling Association (IBTA) and regularly compete in competitions across the UK Click here for More
HORSHAM DOLLS HOUSE CLUB
Dolls Houses can be an enjoyable but costly pastime, as we discovered during our visit to Horsham Dolls House Club. Click here for More
HEATHER'S HORSHAM CANCER CARE GROUP
Twice a month a small group of people meet to laugh, cry, and share their experiences. They all have one thing in common – they have lost someone close to them to cancer. Click here for More
THE 50+ GROUP AT BROADBRIDGE HEATH
Members of the 50+ group enjoy a range of activities, although its future is less clear since the decision was made to replace Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre Click here for More
HORSHAM IN BLOOM
Horsham In Bloom has been keeping the town looking lovely for years, and now once again the vlunteers are going for gold. Click here for More
HORSHAM UNICYCLE HOCKEY ADDICTS
But if you did want to try something different, then Horsham Unicycle Hockey Addicts (HUHA) will give you a warm welcome! Click here for More
HORSHAM GREEN GYM
Horsham Green Gym (HGG) is an independent, volunteer nature conservation group formed in 2005 by the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV). Click here for More
PARKOUR: HORSHAM MOVEMENT
The Shelley Fountain aside, nothing divides opinion in Horsham town centre quite like the Horsham Movement. This collective of young men aged 16-20 practice the art of Parkour. Click here for More
HORSHAM HAWKS HUNTER FIELD TARGET
This is Hunter Field Target shooting, a relatively new form of hunting. Essentially, it’s a cheaper and more accessible form of Field Target (FT) shooting. Click here for More
THE MAGOG MORRIS DANCING GROUP
In 1974 the Magog Morris dancing group was born. The all female group dances from May until September in a variety of traditions. Click here for More
