MARK D'ARCY: POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT
Mark D’Arcy was one of the most respected political correspondents, working for the BBC’s Today in Parliament programme for over two decades. AAH met Mark at Carmela Deli to discuss his career. Full story here.
GEOFFREY WEAVING
Geoffrey Weaving, a resident of Skylark House in Horsham, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Here, Geoffrey recalls memories of the Second World War, his career in banking, and why he continues to honour the fallen. Click here for full story.
MARTIN BRUNT
Martin Brunt has been a familiar face on Sky News for more than 30 years. Here, the Horsham District resident talks to AAH about his time as a journalist and hopes for his recently published book. Click here for story.
Dr Susan Michaelis has lived an extraordinary life. As an Australian pilot, she flew planes to remote locations in the Northern Territory. For the past decade, she has fought lobular cancer, receiving her most severe diagnosis in 2021. Together with her film-maker husband, Tristan Loraine, Susan has founded the ‘Lobular Moon Shot Project’ in a bid to raise funds for vital research. For full story click here
MAURICE BACON
Maurice Bacon was still a schoolboy when he shot to the top of the charts as drummer with the pop group, Love Affair. He now balances his commitments in music management with organising events on his own land in Loxwood, including a hugely popular mediaeval festival. Here, Maurice describes his journey so far…
During an extraordinary career, Detective Chief Inspector George Smith worked in Counter Terrorism and was a fully-operational MI5 officer. Now retired, the Horsham resident uses his experiences in the police force to write books. For full story click here
MICHAEL LUGG, MY LIFE IN STEAM ENGINES
Michael talks about growing up around engines on the family farm in Billingshurst, his passion for engineering and how health and safety is killing off rural events. Click here for story.
CRAIG BREWSTER
After a remarkable playing career in Scotland and Greece, professional footballer Craig Brewster settled in Horsham. He describes his jounrey here
FREDDIE ST GEORGE
Freddie St George has spent thirty years organising The Italian Job, a unique fundraising event that sees a convoy of Minis take to the streets of Turin. He tells the remarkable story of The Italian Job here
MARTIN SANDERSON OF BILLINGSHURST
s Magic Marty, Billingshurst magician Martin Sanderson has conjured up many memorable birthday parties. But he is also known for his corporate magic, with celebrities among those to have been bewildered by his visual tricks. For full story click here
Diana Cooper’s books on hypnotherapy and the angelic realms have sold millions around the world. The Horsham writer tells her fascinating journey to AAH. For full story click here
Jeremy Knight, manager of Horsham Museum, talks about cleaning skulls, Italian corruption, Shelley Fountainand his terrible spelling. For full story, click here
TONY POOLE, CAMERAMAN
Cameraman Tony Poole recalls his days working for the BBC, filming the land speed record and the remarkable Panorama interview with Diana. Click here
Robert recalls his varied life in the British Council, which took him to Pakistan, India, Malaysia and Nepal, where he raised a family in the Himalayas. For full story click here.
ROBINA ARBUTHNOTT OF MANNINGS HEATH
Robina talks about growing up at South Lodge Hotel, her carefree youth in Iran and her memories of Princess Diana in India. Click here
Michael built a successful chain of estate agents before selling the business. He then combined his passions for photography with a love of wild tigers and now focuses his efforts on supporting conservation campaigns. For full story click here
Phil Skingsley, who lives in Thailand, left school at 15 for a job at the brickworks. After playing for Horsham FC, he worked all over the world before settling in Phuket. For full story, click here
John tells of his experiences during the Second World War and in later life how his Christmas paintings have helped raise money for local charities. For full story click here.
After growing up in Bombay, Peter spent 13 years in the Merchant Navy and tells of his often surreal experiences on the Far East Run. For full story click here
After growing up as one of eleven children in a small council house, Gilbert joined the Partridge Green Home Guard, narrowly surviving a tragic incident on Steyning Rifle Range. For full story click here
After his parents died during the Second World War, Adam spent seven years at an Indian orphanage. He eventually settled in England, building Pease Pottage Golf Course. FOr full story click here
JACK COTTINGHAM, A MOTORING MAN
Jack talks about being a young working class boy in Horsham, his fears during evacuation at Dunkirk and then working at the sawmills in Faygate. Click here
ALMA COOK, SOUTHWATER SONGWRITER
Alma talks about her days writing for the likes of Shirley Bassey and Des O'Connor, when she was known as the Best B in the Business. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/almacook
MATT CHARMAN, HORSHAM PLAYWRIGHT
Matt talks about his early plays at Forest School, how he honed his skills at the National Theatre, and the day when Steven Spielberg phoned for a chat... Story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/mattcharman
ANDREW BERNARDI OF COOLHAM
The violinist recalls playing with famous sopranos at Royal Albert Hall, forming the Shipley Arts Festival, and what it feels like to play a Stradivarius. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/andrewbernardi
RON CHEESMAN OF PEASE POTTAGE
Ron talks about his days drag racing with his wife Joan, who he met at horsham Station when he was just 15 years old. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/roncheesman
GEORGE BROWN OF PARTRIDGE GREEN
George looks back at his time as a Dispatch rider during the Second World War, and his recent reunion with a Royal Enfield motorcycle at Goodwood Revival. Story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/georgebrown
HENRY BESSINGER
Henry talks about growing up in South Africa, the impact political tension had on his family and business, and a lifetime of inventions. read the full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/henrybessinger
OLIVE THORNTON OF WARNHAM
When Olive was just 17, she was looking after youung children during the War. Then one night, a plane crashed nearby and Olive heard a lone German voice calling out for help. Read story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/olivethornton
HUGH PRYOR
Pilot hugh Pryor talks about life at Eton, working on a farm on Mount Kilimanjaro and how he came to fly for the Red Cross during the Ethiopian famine. Visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/hughpryor
GARY COOPER
Life int he army may not have suited him, but Gary would have a lifelong passion for military history, and was responsible for a rededication of the War Memorial. See https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/garycooper
ANDREW CROFTS, GHOSTWRITER FROM WEST GRINSTEAD
Andrew is one of the world's leading ghostwriters, with numerous best sellers and a film starring Ewan McGregor inspired by his own accounts. Click Here for More.
VIRGINIA MCKENNA
Virginia McKenna was one of the country's best loved performers, but the award-winning film Born Free would change her life forever... Click here for More
