VOLUNTEERS DURING CORONAVIRUS IN HORSHAM
response to Coronavirus, Volunteer Hubs were established to help the most vulnerable people. Horsham District Council worked in partnership with social media and community groups to co-ordinate a fast and efficient response to enquiries, ranging from food shortages to emotional support. For full story, click here
MUNTHAM HOUSE SCHOOL FEATURE
We visit Muntham House School in barns green. Is there more to it than a school for naughty children? Click here for More
HOLBROOK ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
Holbrook Animal Rescue in Horsham centre predominantly focuses on caring for and re-homing domestic animals - mainly dogs and cats . For full story, click here
LODGE HILL ACTIVITY CENTRE
Every year, about 28,000 people enjoy the remarkable outdoor activity centre at Lodge Hill in Pulborough. For full story click here
COBBLESTONE WALK IN STEYNING
Visitors could easily miss the shopping arcade in the heart of Steyning’s High Street. But those who do venture inside Cobblestone Walk are treated to fascinating shops full of character. For the full story click here
STEPHEN JACKMAN'S CLOCK COURSES
Stephen Jackman has worked with clocks for 14 years. His full-time business is repairing, servicing and making them, specialising in Grandfather clocks and musical pieces. Full story here
AMBERLEY MUSEUM & HERITAGE CENTRE
Traditional Crafts & Skills on show as Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre celebrates 40 years. For full story click here
PLANS FOR INCINERATOR IN HORSHAM
In 2018, plans for a new incinerator in Horsham were rejected by West Sussex County Council.Now, Britaniacrest Recycling is attempting to overturn the council’s decision. Full story here
LIFESPRING: A NEW CHURCH FOR HORSHAM
Lifespring is a reincarnation of King’s Church, part of the Newfrontiers network of evangelical churches around the world. For the full story click here
SUSSEX PRAIRIE GARDENS
Sussex Prairie Gardens near Henfield is celebrating 10 years as one of the most unusual gardens in the District. Read the full story here
HORSHAM UNITARIAN CHURCH
The difficult to define Horsham Unitarians meet in what is undoubtedly the most unassuming of Horsham’s churches.For full article click here
DENNE ROAD CEMETERY IN HORSHAM
Denne Road cemetery is an important part of the town’s historic heritage. Buried here are people whose lives and work contributed significantly to the Horsham that we know today. For full story click here
EAST CLAYTON FARM IN WASHINGTON
Pitched at the foot of the South Downs, a charity is offering the chance for people in need to engage in rural life. We visited East Clayton Farm on Storrington Road, Washington. Full story here
QEII SILVER JUBILEE SCHOOL: A CREATIVE EDUCATION
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School uses performing arts to enhance pupils’ education. For the full story click here
It may be that the days of world fame are long gone, but there is great excitement and anticipation now that the Leonardslee estate has been bought by entrepreneur Penny Streeter. Click here for more.
ST MARY'S HOUSE IN BRAMBER
Whilst St Mary’s captivates passers-by with its simple charm, those entering inside enjoy a tapestry of intriguing features, with every room telling a story. For full story click here
HORSHAM ICE RINK
Horsham ice rink proved to be a pleasant surprise, adding some much-needed magic sparkle to Christmas in Horsham. Read the full story here
KNEPP SAFARI
The Knepp estate is running safari tours to demonstrate the success of its rewilding project. For full story lick here
Through binoculars, I’m looking out across the wetlands of Pulborough Brooks, to a willow tree where a Peregrine Falcon is perched. It dawns on me that this is the first time I’ve seen one in the wild; at least one that I knew was a Peregrine. Click here for more
THE STORY OF HORSHAM RIVERSIDE WALK
The Riverside Walk is a 13-mile trail around the outskirts of Horsham, taking in many beautiful and historic sites. Full story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/riversidewalk
A special feature on the hospice - based in Crawley - which cares for over 2,000 people across Horsham, Crawley, Mid Sussex and East Surrey every year.. For the full story visit https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/stchospice
HORSHAM BLUEPRINT FORUM
Horsham Blueprint is an open forum for the people who live or work in the town to contribute ideas for a neighbourhood plan. https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/blueprint
ROOTS TO GROWTH
Roots to Growth is a scheme run on the edge of the Wiston Esatte in Washington, in which vulnerably housed people can grow their own produce. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/roots2growth
STORY OF THE COCO'S FOUNDATION
The team have recently returned from another emotiuon trip to South Africa. Next, the charity - formed by a team of local hairdressers - could expand to Nepal.. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/cocos
GIRLGUIDING IN HORSHAM
Despite major changes in modern society, the Girlguiding movement remains as popular as ever here in Horsham, thanks in part to the gift of a campsite. For a full report see https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/girlguides
SEDGWICK PARK HOUSE
Sedgwick Park House is one of the most historic sites in the district. We meet current owners John and Clare Davison, who have big ideas for the future. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/sedgwick
BILLINGSHURST UNITARIAN CHURCH
The Chapel may be tucked away off Billingshurst High Street, but after an English Heritage grant, the Unitarians are making a song and dance in the community. https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/unitarians
OAK TREE FARM: RURAL CARE
A focus on outdoor activities that appeals to the people (most of whom have an autistic spectrum disorder) that visit Oaktree Farm Care each week. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/oaktree
WEST GRINSTEAD & DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PLOUGHING MATCH
Visitors tot he 2014 event were treated to ploughing through the ages, from horse ploughing to a selection of modern machines pulling six furrow reversibles. For the report and pictures see https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/ploughing
STEADY PROGRESS AT WEY & ARUN CANAL
The ultimate goal is to restore the entire canal to once again create a network that stretches from London to Portsmouth. London's Lost Route to the Sea. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/weyaruncanal
WARNHAM NATURE RESERVE REMAINS A HIDDEN GEM
Warnham Nature Reserve continues to be one of the ebst spots in Sussex to view local wildlife. As well as having one of the county's biggest heronry, rare sightings have included an Osprey and Avocets. For the full story see https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/warnhamnature
ABC ANIMAL SANCTUARY IN WEST CHILTINGTON
The sanctuary still has a great amount of work to do, although its inspirational founder Alexandra Bastedo has passed away. Visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/abcsanctuary
CONCERN FOR GREENFIELD LAND IN NORTH HORSHAM
Horsham Council has outlined a plan to build on land in North Horsham. But the plan has been labelled 'illogical' by the Horsham Society. For the full story visit https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/northhorsham
THE STORY OF ST LEONARDS FOREST
St Leonards has spent more than a century recovering from two great battles. Firstly it was plundered for its timber, and then it came under attack from an army...of rabbits! Click here for More
HOW HAMMER PONDS DROVE THE IRON INDUSTRY
Horsham is fortunate in that it boasts a number of beautiful, tranquil ponds, which are located across the High Weald. But once upon a time these ponds were bustling sites of an extensive, environmentally destructive iron industry. Click here for More
RIDGE FARM STUDIO IN RUSPER
Just five years after the release of Be Here Now by Oasis, Ridge Farm Studio in Rusper closed. Here is the story of one of the great rural studios. Click here for More
THE BLUE IDOL QUAKERS AND WILLIAM PENN
The Blue Idol in Coolham was founded by Quakers including William Penn, a man who would have a huge impact on the history of America. Read about his life. Click here for More
THE MAGIC OF WARMINGHURST CHURCH
Warminghurst Church is far from being one of the wonders of the world. But any visitor to the church will be in little doubt that they have found one of the great hidden treasures of the Horsham district. Click here for More
YMCA: THERE'S NO NEED TO FEEL DOWN
We tend not to think of Horsham as a town that has an issue with homelessness.That's largely down to the work of Horsham Y Centre. Click here for More
WARNHAM DEER PARK: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
Breaking the record for the number of points is not the ultimate goal at Warnham Park Estate which has been world-renowned for its Red Deer for over a century. Click here for More
WEST GRINSTEAD STATION
Ken Bartlett was the station master on the last day, and 46 years since his last day at the station, he remains a local resident. Click here for More
KNEPP ESTATE: GRAZING THE DEAD
Fallow deer flee as Sir Charles Burrell drops a gear as he attacks a muddy slope at the wheel of his 1953 Pinzgauer. Click here for More
DAME VERA LYNN TRUST SCHOOL FOR PARENTS
In Five Oaks near Billingshurst, there is a special school that is achieving incredible results in helping parents develop the skills of children with cerebral palsy. Click here for More
FARLINGTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
At the school’s formation in 1896, the focus was very much on how to be ladylike. The aim was to produce ‘decorative and charming wives for successful men’. Times has changed... Click here for More
RE-CREATING AN ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ
During World War Two, British prisoners of war at Colditz Castle began work on one of the most daring of escape attempts ever considered. Click here for More
FIGHT FOR GREAT HOUSE FARM
Barry and Owen Charman have switched from dairy farming to beef farming at the historic Great House Farm in Southwater. Click here for More
AMBER FOUNDATION: GIVING PEOPLE A SECOND CHANCE
No to days are ver the same at The Amber Foundation in Ockley, which helps troubled young people get back on their feet Click here for More
KINGDOM FAITH CHURCH'S GROWING INFLUENCE
Kingdom Faith has been growing steadily over the years, but in recent years its impact and influence on Horsham has been more evident. Click here for More
ONCE A BLUE, ALWAYS A BLUE
Christ’s Hospital School is unlike any other school in the world. We visited on a very special day to find out why... Click here for More
ARE THERE GHOSTS ON CHANCTONBURY RING?
Chanctonbury Ring has, for many years, been a site of great archeological and historical interest. But is it haunted Click here for More
THE MONKS OF ST HUGH'S
We spend a day with the monks at St Hugh's Charterhouse in Parkminster near Cowfold to find out about the lives they lead. Click here for More
THE CAMELIA BOTNAR FOUNDATION
In Cowfold on the rural outskirts of Horsham, the Camelia Botnar Foundation has been providing incredible opportunities for such young people for more than 30 years. Click here for More
THE STORY OF THE ACID BATH MURDERER
When the head of Horsham CID forced open the door of a small brick building in February 1949, he had walked -unwittingly - straight into John George Haigh’s workshop of death. Click here for More
