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Well, that was a slow news monthWhere do I even begin? Iceland perhaps. Iceland, a country - as we were constanty reminded - with the same population of Leicester.A country with so few people, that Bjork and Geothermal Spa were listed as substitutes.But that wasnt the big story...

Weve had Glastonbury too. Glastonbury, a place where - as we were constanty reminded - iii>i>vi>vw}experience whilst sitting in a foot of mud watching ELO.But that wasnt the big story...

And what of Marseilles?Marseilles, where sections of England football supporters thought that shouting Calm down! in the face of riot police constituted just having a good time, minding our own business!But that wasnt the big story...

The big story was, and remains of course, the EU Referendum.(Yes, I know youre bored of it. But seriously, what else was I going to write about?)

It was a Referendum which divided us, pretty much straight down the middle.Take the Glastonbury campers and the football hooligans. Two groups who share a common interest in their steadfast refusal to dispose of rubbish responsibly; the footy fans arenonplussed about smashing beer bottles in the streets of Marseilles, whilst presumably the environmentally-conscious ViLiii>wdrinks bottles and busted tents make good topsoil for arable farmland?

Despite this shared love for littering, the two groups were at polar ends of the Referendum voting spectrum, werent they?We had the people of Glastonbury, undoubtedly patriotic, echoing the views of their favourite musicians, taking to Twitter to profess how much smarter they are than the ill-

informed Leave voters.Then there was the fans in their England shirts, undoubtedly patriotic, echoing the views of The Sun and taking to online forums to remind luvvies like Bob Geldof that having a hit song in 1979 doesnt make them political spokesmen.

Perhaps the one thing most can agree on was that several prominent spokespeople for both sides be it Boris Johnson or Nigel Farage, David

>i``i>`qprobably did more harm than good to their own campaign. If you want to win, give the other side the microphone!

In the end, we voted for Brexit, the biggest thing to have ever happened in the history of combined words. Bigger than Grexit. Bigger even than Chillax.Ah, can you remember Chillax? Those were happier times

werent they; at least until your mum started saying it.There was no Brexit gloom back then. No looming possibility of Briminister Boris Bronsoncombining more words with British. Anyone for a game of Brootball? We invented it!Who fancies Brish and chips? Britannia rules the waves and all of its cod!Brian? Simply British people who were once called Ian.

On the morning after - Friday 24 June - it was quite scary, wasnt it? What would happen?Well, my dog was still wagging his tail at the sight of a tennis ball. Nothing unusual there.I discovered uneaten fruit from the previous day in my sons lunchbox. Nothing unusual there.So I plucked up the courage to venture outside.The binmen looked noticeably happier on brown lid recycling

day than they do on the busier blue lid recycling days. Nothing unusual there.Encouraged, I walked to the shops, where I bought two packets of Panini Euro 2016 football stickers for my sons.`i>xvwistickers is far more than the 12p I paid for six stickers in 1988, before adding that a Highland Toffee bar back then cost just 5p. Nothing unusual there.

When it came to opening the packets, there it was; Europes revenge! One full packet of swaps, when weve only collected a third of the stickers! And so it begins

Later in the day, whilst chopping an Iceland lettuce, I found it was almost entirely white, with a single rough, outer layer of greenery. It was the sort of lettuce usually reserved for burgers at fast food restaurants.Damn you, Europe! I roared mockingly, tossing the whole lousy lettuce away.Much like my wife, you may wonder why I was blaming Europe. Much like my wife, you may be amused to discover that I reached the age of 37 thinking that Iceberg lettuce is called Iceland lettuce.Suddenly, that Doctor Doctor, a lettuce is sticking out of my bottom joke makes sense.

It transpired there was no need to worry, as we are growing our own lettuce in the garden. British lettuce. Brettuce. So, as I joined my wife and children for dinner, I began to consider how I could combine a totally irrelevant salad anecdote into a meaningful Brexit-focused column for AAH, that might resonate with readers. Lettuce be?

Clearly, Ive failed!But still, Ive got to crack on and get on with it.

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AAH: JULY 2016Ben Morris

Wrote the articlesToby Phillips

Took the photosGeorge Voisey

The workie. Did not want pink nails!

ThanksJeremy Knight of HDC/Horsham Museum for providing images

and text for the History feature on Page 48Andy Hepworth for providing us with photos

Kathryn Attwood for images of previous Lights & Bushels shows

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CONTENTS10News Round-UpRevised plans for Horsham FC ground, new operatorfor town markets and Horsham Festival details

23My StoryAndy Hepworth on being head brewer at King & Barnes and his role in a craft beer revolution

31BusinessSharon Walker started out making birthday cakes for friends, but her business has steadily grown

37The ReviewBlue India in Billingshurst surprises with a fresh taste of many regions of the Subcontinent

42SportMels Milers, a running club based at Bluecoat Sports, is a healthy convenience for members

48HistoryHorshams forgotten Dinosaur hunter George Bax Holmes is the focus of a Museum Exhibition

55TheatreA small Horsham theatre company, Lights & Bushels, offers hope for local playwrights

60Lettersfootballing pensioner praises the youth, and theres probably a letter about David Bowie too!

64CommunityHundreds turn out as Warnham hosts a street party to celebrate The Queens 90th birthday

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Our July cover features Sharon Walker, who makes and bakes cakes at her home in Southwater.It was all go in Sharons kitchen during our visit, and we often had to pause the interview so that Sharon could check the oven!This carried on during the photos. Whilst there were a couple of Heres one I baked earlier cakes, most were being freshly baked for the following days orders.Sharon is probably best known locally for her colourful celebration cakes. However, on the day we visited, she was baking a selection of sponge

and carrot cakes, as well as cupcakes and sweet treats, which were all laid out on the worktop in her kitchen.Toby used the light coming in through the window (just out of shot to the right) and set up a single studio light in front of Sharon.She did give us a few treats to take home with us, but in no way did that yiVi`iViV>ito picking a cover. Honest!We might also have featured Andy Hepworth, the subject of our My Story So Far feature. Well, he did give us a few beers!

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8Horsham Football Club has unveiled revised plans for a new ground at Hop Oast. The new

design takes into account the concerns raised from a previous application, rejected by Horsham District Council in 2014. These revisions include a smaller club house with lower y`}>`>`/iVLwill also be seeking permission for an enabling development of 58 homes on two of the current pitches at the Holbrook Club, with the intention of retaining the facilities at the club. www.horsham-fc.co.uk

St Catherines Hospice holds its annual Dragon Boat Festival at Tilgate Park, Crawley, on Sunday 4 September from 10am

- 4pm. The event is a great team building day out for local businesses, and thousands of spectators watch the 40ft Chinese Dragon Boats on the lake. For details on entering, call 01293 447357 or email [email protected]

Victoria Strelciunaite was named Supreme Champion at the Miss Galaxy Universe British

Championships. The contest, held at The Hawth, Crawley, is >vi>iwiL>i`around performance and functionality. Victoria, who lives in Horsham, maintained the Supreme Champion title she won in 2015 and also won the beach body category. Victoria said: The results are based on a combination of scores taken vwii>`}>parades. You have to have great strength and endurance, whilst maintaining elegance. Victoria works as a personal trainer at Cisswood House Hotel.

The Horsham Town Community Partnership (HTCP) hosts its annual 13-mile

Riverside Walk on Saturday 16 July. There is a mass start at Horsham Rugby Club at 10am. A photography competition will be run on the day. Walkers taking lunch at Warnham Nature Reserve will be entertained by The Toons jazz band. For details

of how to take part search online for HTCP.

A fun, dance-based aerobic workout created by Darcey Bussell and leading choreographer

Nathan Clarke is available in Horsham. DDMIX is a full body aerobic workout based on a range of different dance styles with easy-to-follow steps to stimulate the body and mind. Local instructor Holly Gurney is running DDMIX classes at Millais School, Horsham, every Wednesday at 7.30pm. Call 07976 500383 or [email protected]

As part of his EU Referendum Remain campaign, Prime Minister David Cameron

visited the West Sussex County TimesvwViiiwas questioned by editor-in-chief Gary Shipton and staff from Spofforths Kreston Reeves Accountants, also based at -}wi`i]>the polls, the Horsham district narrowly voted to Remain in the EU by 51.5% to 48.5% with a

turnout of 81.6%.

A Sports Week will be held at Millais School, Horsham, on 25 28 July, from 10am - 3pm

each day. This holiday activity, organised by Brighton Road Baptist Church, is suitable for 10 - 14 year olds with sports including softball, dodgeball and handball. It costs 30 for 4 days (discount available for LAC holders) and includes a free T-shirt, drinks bottle, games-in-the-park night and fun awards evening. For a registration form visit www.brbc-horsham.org.uk

Kreston Reeves and Spofforths have merged, creating one of the largest accountancy and

w>V>>`wi->/iw>50 partners and more than 450 staff, spread across 10 locations in London and the South East. The merger will result in a new w}i>iLi>`>`depth to meet clients needs, right across the spectrum from business advisory to wealth management. It will also provide

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A team from Rydon Community College in Storrington produced a stunning performance to

triumph at the English Schools Swimming Association (ESSA) >>w>9i>}>w>>-ivwi`on 18 June. Having only narrowly made it through the heats, the girls produced their very best in iw>]">i}iiw>i}V>victory for Rydon CC, the only ->iV>iw>www.rydoncc.co.uk

The Wey and Arun Canal Trust is looking for more volunteers to run boat trips from Loxwood.

The canal, a restored section of

Londons lost route to the sea, operates with a team of 130 crew volunteers. More skippers and boat crew are required to drive the boats, operate the locks, look after passengers and serve refreshments. All thats required is >i>>Liiivwidetails call 01403 752403 or email vwViJi>`>V

St Georges Church in West Grinstead hopes to nurture young talent through the new Leslie

Weller Organ Scholarship. Applications will be open to students aged 15 - 19 studying for university. The scholarship helps cover the cost of organ lessons and travel expenses, whilst the successful applicant can assist at Services and ultimately feed into the wider pool of available organists. For details call Dr A.C Campbell on 01403 710376.

Horsham Bridge Club is welcoming new members and visitors to its afternoon and

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New House Farm Shop and Tea Room is located in a beautifully renovated 16th Century barn, hidden in a quiet spot on the edge of Horsham. People come from all over to enjoy our cafe and locally sourced produce.

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Our locally sourced produce include fresh fruit and veg, freshly baked bread, fresh meat from local farms, beers by local brewers, wines from the Bolney Estate, Sussex cheeses, greetings cards and local crafts.

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The popular Horsham Youth Triathlon was held in Horsham Park on Sunday 19 June.

Hundreds of children aged 8-16 took part in the event, organised by Hedgehogtri, which involved swimming at The Pavilions, before tackling cycling and running courses in the park. Sam Clarke won the TS3 (13-14 years) category, whilst in the Novice section, Jamie Scriminger and Eloisa Symonds were the fastest competitors in the 8-10 section. Anna Templar won the Novice 11 - 14 race, but all competitors went home with a well-deserved medal. The next triathlon is at Billingshurst on 24 July. www.hedgehogtri-events.co.uk

Carole Nicholson is the w>`the post of Chairman of the Sussex Wildlife

Trust, the largest nature conservation organisation in the county. Carole played a leading role in the Plumpton Village Action Plan, which helped form

a thriving Wildlife and Habitat Group in the village. She became a Trustee of Action in Rural Sussex in 2010 and served as Honorary Treasurer. www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Seers Croft Veterinary Surgery has installed a CT Scanner at its practice in Faygate.

The scanning improves diagnostic capability in referred cardiorespiratory, small animal medicine and exotic patients. Seers Croft is a family-run surgery, owned and managed by Rob and Liz Reynolds together with partner Dan Andrews. The surgery has been providing care to domestic, exotic and farm animals for 24 years. www.seerscroft.co.uk

Farlington pupil Gabriella Eltham, 15, has been selected to join Pentathlon GBs

Talent programme. Sports scholar Gabriella is training for the event, which comprises swimming, fencing, riding, running and laser target shooting. Following a training camp in Gloucestershire, Gabriella was selected for the

World Class Talent Programme. Gabriella has since competed at the Portugal National Triathlon i>]iiiwi`6th. The Pentathlon GB training programme includes athletics at Broadbridge Heath, fencing at Farlington and swimming at The Pavilions.

Horsham District Council has awarded the contract to run the Carfax-based

Horsham Markets to Food Rocks. The market has been successfully run by Aldred Associates since 2011. The new operators, based in Lewes, will take over after Septembers Big Nibble Food Festival. Food Rocks are an established food and local produce markets and events company and have previously operated the councils Little Nibble Childrens Food Festival. Simon Teesdale, director of Food Rocks, said: We would like to thank and congratulate Aldred Associates for handing over such a thriving market. Running the market is a wonderful way to show our commitment to supporting the fantastic artisan traders in Horsham and the surrounding

areas and an opportunity to set up some exciting local festivals and events. The Horsham Markets contract covers Carfax based markets on Thursdays and Saturdays, plus special Sunday events during the year. www.foodrockssouth.co.uk

Leechpool Primary -Vwever music festival, Leechfest, on Thursday

21 July, from 4.30 - 7pm. The event is a celebration of the schools musical talent for all the family with performances from children, parents and teachers. All money raised will go towards funding a purpose-built music room for the school. Tickets 3 (1 child) on the day.leechpoolprimaryschool.co.uk

A Horsham club for unattached men and women aged over 50 is celebrating its 10th

birthday. Tricia Bentley of The Group, said: Those who come along to a club night and join, receive a diary by email and can choose to go walking, go to the theatre, play golf, eat out or come with us on holiday. Were very proud that some meet new

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Hundreds of riders joined Davina McCall to raise funds for Horsham-based

childrens charity Action Medical Research. Some 450 cyclists, including ice skater Jayne Torvill,

braved the rain for Davinas Big Sussex Bike Ride, which is expected to raise more than 30,000. www.action.org.uk

The story goes that a carthorse (pictured) used to deliver milk around Horsham and

on its rounds it used to get a treat at Shepps newsagents on North Street. This photograph is part of a small but fascinating photography exhibition at Horsham Museum, showing

iconic and occasionally amusing shots of shops around Horsham, dating from 1875 - 1960. Lets Go Shopping is open until 16 July. www.horshammuseum.org

Horsham Area Community Car Scheme is hoping to w`ii`i

who could use their own cars for transporting elderly people and >`L`vwViThey also require a volunteer administrator to supervise the

arranging of transport. Roundabout Talking News is a Horsham charity which provides a free weekly recording to blind and partially sighted people. They are seeking a volunteer with PR/publicity experience to spread word of the service. Motor Neurone Disease Association is looking for a visitor. The role is home-based and involves supporting people, either in their homes or in a public venue, with expenses reimbursed. For more

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Parham House hosts its 23rd annual Garden Weekend, opened by Lady Emma Barnard and

head gardener Tom Brown, on 9-10 July. The event, which showcases high-quality specialist nurseries, takes place in the Pleasure Grounds adjacent to Parhams award-winning gardens, which will be open throughout the event. At 2pm, on both days, join Tom for an informal talk on sweet peas. Visitors can also enjoy the rare collections of paintings, furniture and needlework in Parham House. For ticket prices and info visitwww.parhaminsussex.co.uk

The 7th annual reunion for St Thomas More School pupils and staff will be held at Shrine

Church of Our Lady of Consolation & St Francis, Park Lane, West Grinstead on Saturday 23 July from 12pm. The reunion includes a buffet with contributions to the Church. The reunion will be followed by a meal at The Windmill in Littleworth. There is a Facebook Page.

The Dame Vera Lynn Trust hosts a South Downs Walk from Arundel to Brighton on Saturday 17

September. Walkers can choose from 12km or 35k walks, starting at Arundel Castle, to raise funds for the Trust, which supports babies and children with Cerebral Palsy. Those taking part in the longer walk will enjoy a meal at Devils Dyke. The cost is 35 with a lower rate for Under 16s. To register email [email protected] or call 01403 780444.

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Spofforths to host charity seminarOn Thursday 21 July 2016, Spofforths and Kreston Reeves will be hosting a charity seminar at Wiston House in Steyning.

The event will start at 2:00pm where speakers Mark Spofforth OBE, Alex Spofforth, Rupert Moyle and Carol Curtis will be covering a variety of topics including SORP, VAT, governance and provide 10 Top Tips for the Trustee Boardroom. Michael Ashley, Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Charity Commission, will explain the Charity Commissions view on the important role of trustees.

The event will finish with a question and answer session and round-up, followed by an opportunity for networking and drinks from 4:00pm.

This event will be of particular interest to those of you who are already charity trustees, chief executives and finance officers keen to find out more information on running and being part of a charity.

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The new Horsham Festival is iwV>ViiL>viarts for many years. Local artists and performers will engage audiences right across the arts spectrum, from music and dance to theatre and visual arts. At the core of the festival will be several well-known events, organisations and venues including the Shipley Arts Festival, Horsham Artists Open Studios, the District Council organised Sparks in the Park and the Horsham Garden Music Festival weekend. Here, we pick a few Festival highlights. AAH Magazine has produced a special festival programme, supported by Tooveys, which lists the events planned for the festival, which runs from 9 - 17 July. Visit www.horshamfestival.co.uk to read it, or visit our website at www.aahorsham.co.uk

Horsham Artists Open Studios (HAOS) hosts its annual Art Trail to 9-10 and 16-17

July. HAOS is an informal group of artists and craftspeople, working in a wide variety of disciplines and mediums, all

living or working in the district.This years Art Trail involves more than 30 artists, creators and makers. They include sculptors Irma Westerdijk, Janine Creaye and Paul Baden, ceramicists Jean Holder and Chris Weedon, and jewellery makers Bruce Ringrose and Jill Mills. Painters include Peter Piper, Benjamin Smith, Sharon Norman, Angela Brittain, Ian Hadley and Alison Ingram. You can also view the glass work of Deborah Timperley and Judith Alford, silversmith Denise Bliss and the textiles of Iris Bishop.

The Shipley Arts Festival, now in its 16th year, offers an incredible programme

of classical music. On Sunday 10 July, from 5.30pm, Grammy nominated Westminster Williamson Voices perform with Bernardi Music Group, Andrew Cleary, William Penn School and Greenway Academy atChrists Hospital School Chapel.The programme includes music of Old Blue Sydney Carter, James Whitbourns own music and favourites including The Lark Ascending. Tickets 14 from 01403 750220 or www.thecapitolhorsham.com

Horsham Folk Club, which meets at The Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham

hosts a series of musical nights during the festival. Theres a Folk in the Carfax event on Saturday 16 July, from 10am. Acts include Grannys Attic, Flossie Malavialle, Dr Bluegrass, The Full Shanty and Sunjay. Broadwood Morris and Magog Ladies Morris will dance too. www.horshamfolkclub.co.uk

The Horsham Folk Club hosts Sunjay, nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Young

Folk Award and the British Blues Awards, on Sunday 17 July, at 8pm. Admission 8. www.horshamfolkclub.co.uk

The Horsham Garden Music Festival will be held in Horsham Park Human Nature

Garden on 16 17 and 23 - 24 July. All concerts are free and will take place from 1 - 5pm. This outdoor, family-friendly festival features talented local musicians and singers. The Acoustic & Folk day (Saturday 16) includes One For The Road

and The Logical Hairs. The Musical Medley on Sunday 17 sees the return of Euphoria Steel Band and Supernotes. Music From Stage & Screen (Saturday 23) will be compered by local Diva Sarah Esser-Haswell and includes Slinfold Concert Band. The Rock Concert on Sunday 24 features Rock Dogs and Solice.

Elkie Brooks is celebrating her 70th birthday with a UK tour, coming to The

Capitol on Sunday 17 July. Now iwv`iV>`iviV>ii]Elkie is one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of her generation. Performing some classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening is guaranteed. Tickets cost 27 from 01403 750220.www.thecapitolhorsham.com

The Music Circle will be presenting a showcase concert by selected young

musicians from the Horsham Performers Platform on Sunday 17 July at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road, Horsham. HPP provides opportunities for amateur musicians and singers

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Recently, James for Carpets hasexpanded by offering new services to homeowners acrossthe District.James said: Weve always focused on customer service.Our staff arrive in uniform inclean, sign-written vans, and aswell as fitting the carpet properly, we tidy up too!Our customers regularly comment on how polite theservice is and that we go theextra mile. Recently though, I was lookingat how we could do more, tomove up to the next level.Weve done that by listening toour customers. One of the key things that wehave recently introduced is professional carpet edgingservices, using a specialistsewing machine to stitch andseal carpets edges with a prefabricated tape, as you seeon carpet samples.One of our customers askedabout this, as she wanted touse offcuts for various things,and we discovered that thisedging service is offered at onlya handful of places around the

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SUGAR COATING SUCCESSHard Work Gives Sharon Walker Cause For Celebration

There are advantages to being a professional cake maker. You can crack eggs at lighting speed, youre always invited to parties, and if youre feeling low, theres usually chocolate in the cupboard!But as Southwater mum Sharon Walker explains, making a successful business requires far more than just baking skills...

I attended a cake decorating course and was baking as a hobby, although I was still a full time account manager. When my son was born 10 years ago, I didnt want to go back to my job. So I decided to try baking as an occupation.It was a massive risk, as it meant

losing a full-time wage at a time when we had only recently moved to a new house. But my husband was very supportive and the business grew steadily iwi>>}year-on-year ever since.

In all honesty, I wasnt a great baker at the start. I was always asking my nan, Phyllis, for tips. She was always baking when I was young and now she has passed away, I use her old mixing bowl.Right to the end, she could whip up a great sponge cake, which she was famous for!So she gave me lots of recipes and useful tips in those early days.To begin with, I was mainly making celebration cakes and my business just grew through word-of-mouth and my Facebook page.

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Sharon Walker coating a sponge cake; a selection of Sharons cupcakes; a plate of swiss rolls; one of Sharons impressive cakes;

instance, they make want a cake with a Frozen theme, but there are so many different options!One girl asked for a mermaid with chocolate hair. I wasnt sure what she meant, so we chatted about it and she was thrilled with the result.

I also bake for businesses. Im particularly proud of a cake for Novo Nordisk, based at Gatwick.The companys President was visiting from The States so I was

given the brief of making a cake of the building that could feed 300 people.The cake had many layers and I even made little trees for outside the building. Im told the staff still talk about it now.

Its always sensible to talk about the cake with the

customer, not just to ensure you understand the idea, but also establish a budget.There are people who are happy to spend 150 on a birthday cake whilst some may have a limit of 40, so you have to establish what is feasible without offending people.

It can be a tricky conversation, LV>i`wiworking on a 40 cake.If youre making a childrens character cake with different

colours on, you can spend quite a bit of time mixing the right colours before you even start.

If you keep doing the same thing, like any job it can become boring, so Im always looking at new ideas. In the last few years, the business has begun to diversify.

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I was approached to supply 1898 Caf in East Street, which has now closed, as they wanted me to supply them with small cakes. It was out of my comfort zone, but I felt I could not say No. It was important that I tried to move forward. Feedback from the celebration cakes was always excellent, both in appearance and how they taste, but I was quite nervous about making cupcakes and smaller treats.I judged the Horsham Bake Off during the Food and Drink Festival, so I know that the standard of baking in the town is very good. I was nervous as I felt my cakes had to stand out, but thankfully feedback has been very good.

After serving the 1898 Caf for a while, Horsham Hospital League of Friends asked if I could supply the hospital caf, so now my services have evolved.

As time went by, I got to know a lovely bunch of people who run their own business.As well as supplying the cakes, I like to sit down with my trade customers to talk about pricing and how my cakes can help their business.We all help and support one another, which for me is what being a local business is all about.

My millionaire shortbread has got quite a reputation, and the brownies go down very well too. I also make other treats including sticky toffee pudding, apple crumble and pavlova. I still research new recipes as I like new challenges! There are never any disasters though. If something goes wrong, I always think, Dont worry, its just cake!

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These days, my time is split evenly between baking for venues and making the celebration cakes.

It was very tough in the early years, when I was mainly focusing on celebration cakes, as you are working incredibly long hours for not very much money./iV>Li`vwV]>not a 9-to-5 job by any means. Often I work late, well in to the night, especially if Im making a big batch for a wedding or one of the golf courses.

My husband and I have often discussed the option of me hanging up my apron and getting a regular job again, but I love the fact that I can pick up our son from school and be home with him.Even if Im working in the kitchen and hes in the other room doing his homework or watching TV, we are still here together.So for me, its not about the money.

A friend of mine, Stacey Montague, was diagnosed with cancer last year.I hosted a garden party at my home in April to raise some money for Stacey and her family, and we raised 2,100.I was expecting to raise about 300, but Stacey has many friends and we had about 150 people arrive on the day, which was fantastic.From talking to Stacey and others about the range of healthy-eating cakes on the market, I have been thinking about creating a new range of dairy-free, sugar-free cakes.Maybe thats a new direction for the business next year!

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In recent years, going to an Indian restaurant hasnt triggered the excitement that it once did for me.Whilst there has been a revolution in dining out over the decade, I have felt that its been more of an evolution for some local curry houses.The service is typically warm and friendly, yet the dishes have become largely familiar. And theyre still being served in silver tins on heated trays.

In Brighton, restaurants such as Chilli Pickle and Indian Summer have raised the bar a little higher certainly in terms of modernising presentation. There hasnt been too much evidence of such things happening in Horsham yet. So I wasnt overly enthused about my visit to Blue India in Billingshurst. Toby and Maria werent

bubbling with excitement either, as they didnt enjoy their meal at Blue Indias Haywards Heath restaurant (which is now closed) several years ago.It was something of a pleasant surprise then, that we left Vw`ivi}this charming little restaurant on the High Street...

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/iwBlue India opened in Crawley 16 years ago, and following its success, a second restaurant was opened in Haywards Heath.Strangely, it didnt prove as popular, so it closed and the owners looked elsewhere for itssecond outlet.Nurul Alam, restaurant manager, said: We arrived in Billingshurst two years ago. There was an Indian restaurant

here before, Monsoon, and the owner was looking to retire.The decor wasnt really to our taste, but we loved the historic

building, so we changed things around and introduced our own menu. We already have a lot of regulars because we are always introducing different dishes with iy>Billingshurst is not a big village, yet there are three Indian restaurants and a takeaway, so if we do not offer good food and service then people will not come to me.They do not come in just to see my face. They come here because they want good food.

CELEBRATED CHEF

Upon arriving and reading a glowing report of Blue Indias head chef, we were excited about meeting him. After all, he is referred to as one of the most celebrated Indian chefs of his generation

INDIAN SURPRISEIndia is a very big country and people in Kolkata do not cook the same as people in Mumbai or Delhi

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on the website.It did seem strange that somebody who had cooked for the Indian President was now cooking in a rural Sussex village. As it turns out, Mr Patel is the Executive Chef who dictates the direction of Blue Indias menu and visits occasionally to train full-time chefs.Nural said: He is a very experienced chef, having worked in some of Indias best hotels, and he knows a variety of spices from different regions.It is a very big country and w`>iiKolkata do not cook the same as people in Mumbai or Delhi.With Mr Patels expertise, we can select dishes from many regions and our customers can >i>iy>v`>It is not the full picture by any means, but it is a great representation of the country.He will visit several times a month to work with our chefs

and discuss new ideas.

Theres plenty of experience between the other chefs too. Head chef Ziaul Islam has previously been head chef at Indian restaurants in France and Sweden. The Tandoori chef is Mr Rahaman, who has worked in all of Blue Indias restaurants.

FINAL TOUCHES

As it happens, a new menu will be presented to Blue India customers very soon.Were surprised that we are treated to many of these forthcoming dishes during our review.It is noticeable that several of the regular diners and there are quite a few present cast envious eyes in our direction.

These tasters suggest that the new menu marks a healthy jump up in quality, although

It is the same restaurant! The contrasting front and rear entrances of the Billingshurst restaurant

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Nural explains that the dishes need perfecting.7iii`>iiw>touches in terms of some of the sauces and garnishing too, as we want to make them perfect. Some people like to have the same dishes every time, whilst others are asking for different y>]i>i>}iadvice and changing the menu.

/iwviiii`ito arrive were three beautiful Spicy Crab Balls (below).

The nicely textured crab and potato w}>`i}v]>}crispy coating, colourfully served with tomatoes, lettuce, onion, peppers and a silky Tamarind sauce. It is a great choice for appetiser for a small group sharing dishes.

Even better was a plate of tilapia UJCDQXGTKIJV chunks, well seasoned and served with an appealing mint and coriander >Vi/iiw>}and cleanly battered, with chopped salad again making it a colourful, well-presented dish.

INDIAN DRINKS

We enjoyed the dishes so much that we had barely noticed how much we were enjoying the wine.The wine, that is, from India.Indian beers such as Cobra barely need an introduction, but on the waiters recommendation, we did try (and enjoy!) a glass a Sauvignon blanc from the Nasik Valley. We actually went one step further

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and tried one of Blue Indias range of cocktails; a fun coconut cocktail of mango, vodka, peach, ginger and lemongrass.Nurul said: Initially, when we asked people if they wanted to try the Indian wine, they were usually a little unsure. It is actually very good and now our Sauvignon blanc is the bestselling wine.As we slurped the last drop and topped up our glasses, the main dishes arrived. Again, having left it to the chef to choose our dishes, most of them came from the new menu.

The EQEQPWVNCODCDQXGwas very pleasant, with chunks of lightly moist lamb working well with the sweet taste of coconut. Green chilies gave this Kerala dish a little kick, and the dry texture made it a

complementary companion to other dishes with sauce.

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The pick of the main course dishes, in my eyes, was a lovely 4CLCUVJCPEJKEMGPCDQXG, with chicken breast rolled with peas and spinach and coated in a lightly sweet sauce you could slurp by the spoonful. As with all the dishes, it was oil free and offered great colour.We did try a couple of desserts, including+PFKCPOCPIQMWNCDQXGTKIJV, a staple of Indian restaurants. To be honest, even with a squirt of cream and a sprinkling of hundreds and thousands, it was standard curry house fare.However, seeing as nobody expects great things of an Indian dessert, it made no difference to what was a very enjoyable evening out.

GREAT CHARACTER

Throughout the meal, the staff were warm, friendly and attentive, and the building itself, with its low oak beams, packs great character and promotes a social atmosphere amongst the diners. We chatted with several other diners on the night, most of them regular visitors, which suggests that Blue India has already won over the villagers.Its now added us to its list of fans. Whilst the new menu might need a w>y>Vi]}`see local Indian restaurants being more thoughtful and inventive with menus and presentation.


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Mels Milers Jogging Club meets twice a week at Bluecoat Sports at Christs Hospital.Whilst the club is open to all, it has proved particularly popular with female runners and retired grandparents, as members can take advantage of a crche whilst enjoying their run.AAH spoke to founderMelanie Marlow, membership secretary Sarah Inman, 10km race organiser Colin Shaw, endurance runner Liz Hutchinson and club runner Catherine Low...

Mel: I had been running with two established clubs in Horsham Blue Star Harriers and Horsham Joggers - for about 15 years. The runs took place in the evening, so I had to wait for my husband to come home from work to look after

our children, and then I would go running in the dark. I found this routine quite tiring. When I started working at Bluecoat Sports Centre in 2000, as a receptionist, I spoke to the centre manager about forming a new club, which could take advantage of the crche. So Mels Milers was born.

Catherine: I have two sons, and used the crche for many i>}iwiand has started school, so I no longer need it. But its been a really important service for me since I joined Mels Milers and we still have several members with babies and young children who use the crche. What I particularly like about the crche at Bluecoat Sports is that the staff are older and more experienced than Ive seen elsewhere. They are very good

with the children and know how to engage them, so I was always very relaxed about leaving my boys there.

Mel: Mels Milers is not a womens only club, but there may be that perception because it is popular with mums in particular, as its convenient for them. We also see a lot of grandparents, who are often involved in childcare these days. When I formed the club, I didnt want people to have the same childcare issues I had to face, so we run on Wednesday and Friday mornings. There are very few daytime running groups in England.

Sarah: We currently have about 70 members and really the club grows through word of mouth. A lot of new members come along with their friends and like

the atmosphere. It does help being a daytime club and some people have Fridays off work too, so for a lot of people we meet at convenient times.

Mel: We have about 10 different runs that we can use. Were very fortunate in that Christs Hospital is situated close to the Downs Link and the roads around it are quiet. Ive lived in the area all of my life, so I did have a few routes in mind when the club was formed. Since then, new routes have evolved and weve given them nicknames including Lindsays Lake and The Breakfast Run. Members enjoy running on the Downs Link, as its safe and >vwVvii7i>>iabout four groups, depending on the range of abilities. Ill normally take a group on a 10 kilometre run, which is

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Liz: I joined Mels Milers about eight years ago. I was moaning >LLi}w>vi>}children, so my husband entered me for a half marathon and said Youve got three months to train for it! So I came here to Bluecoat Sports to train, and whilst the 13-mile run nearly killed me, I did it! That led to me entering other events, as if you hang around with this lot for long enough, youll end up running a marathon...itw>>>was a 34-mile run along the south coast, over the Seven Sisters. Since then, Ive completed a couple of 50-mile runs, and the Downs Link from Shoreham to Guildford. After taking part in a 100km challenge London to Brighton, Im building up to a 100-mile run. I think a lot of it is in your head and I have found that Im able to keep going, which is the key. Im not particularly quick, but I do keep going!

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Colin: Ive been running since giving up smoking in 1979. I started out running in and around Horsham, then took part in the Barns Green half marathon. My w`>>>1992. Im 73 now, and joined Mels Milers in 2002. Its only after my retirement that I started being competitive in running events! Race results are broken up into age categories, and Im in the 70+ bracket now. Ive been quite successful but there are a viwi>`70, so these whipper-snappers might be harder to beat! I did recently say - after the Brighton event - that I had run my last marathon. However, Ive since been told that my time means that I could have a Good for Age entry to the London Marathon. So, Im tempted to change my mind!

Catherine: Ive been to health VLLivi]>`w`>can end up sitting in a Jacuzzi for a while before visiting the health spa, and before you know it, its time for a glass of wine! Here, I get a proper workout. There is also a good social atmosphere. We go on a trip abroad most years to race, and theres always

time to go out in the evening and do some sightseeing. Weve been to Verona, Marrakesh, Barcelona, Lake Maggiore, Nice, Prague and last year, we went on a running weekend to Balmoral. As well as the club running days, quite a few of Mels Milers also meet up on a Sunday morning for a run, and theres been some good friendships formed.

Liz: Through Mels Milers, I was able to enter the London Marathon two years ago, and Ive also taken part in the Brighton Marathon. I still enjoy coming here, as its a lovely group of very supportive people. Also, Boris makes brilliant coffee in the Bluecoat Sports caf.

Melanie Marlow founded Mels Milers to offer an alternative to evening running sessions, with childcare options.

Colin: Ive been quite successful DWVCHGYV69-year-olds will soon turn 70, so they might be hard to beat!

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Colin: Like Horsham Joggers, Mels Milers is recognised by UK Athletics and must organise >vwV>}ii7iheld our 10 kilometre run in April, with proceeds donated to good causes. Over the years, weve supported the likes of The Springboard Project, Help for Heroes, Sussex Air Ambulance, }wi`>-V]/i>How Trust and Chestnut Tree i"V>i>iMacmillan and the Sussex Cancer Fund, which we support through the 10km event and any other fundraisers held throughout the year.

Mel: Colin organises the annual 10km race, which has seen us raise lots of money for charity, which is something were all proud of. This year could see us

raising our highest total yet for our chosen charities, which I think shows what a good club it is at the moment. The emphasis is on enjoyment whilst encouraging one another to reach personal goals, rather than being competitive with each other. Then theres some fun and some mud thrown in!


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DINOSAUR HUNTER

48: HISTORY

In the early years of Queen Victorias reign, a Horsham man was to discover the worlds largest Iguanodon.

This giant specimen of a 10m herbivore that lived 125 million years ago, would later inspire the celebrated Iguanodon model at the Great Exhibition of 1851 at Crystal Palace.This same man also found the remains of Pterodactyls, Megalosaurus, early crocodiles, i]w>`>vi]>`three other Iguanodons, all in the Horsham area.

Yet, for generations, his discoveries were forgotten in the annals of Horshams history. Only later did the story of George Bax Holmes, Horshams great dinosaur hunter, come to light

HORSHAM QUAKER

George was born in Horsham in 1803 to parents who were w>V>Vv>LiHe would not have attended Collyers School, as he was a Quaker and not Church of England. He might have attended the British School set up by Reverend George Marshall in St Marys, but its more likely that he attended a private school.

When his school days were over, he remained in Horsham and on 19 October 1826, George married Mary Burns. The notice of his marriage records him as a druggist and chemist. He was 23-years-old >`>>i>wi`]>he is not mentioned in the

Society of Apothecaries records. The couple had two daughters; Guliema Mary in 1828 and Ellen Maria in 1829. It was not until a few years later, perhaps 1833, that George started to collect fossils

LOST WORLD

In 1818, Oxford University >i`w*vivGeology. Gradually, a picture of geology developed as people explored their interests and reported discoveries to learned societies including The Geological Society.

One such correspondent was Dr Gideon Mantell, from Lewes, who along with his wife found remains in 1822 that ii`iwi`>Li}}Iguanodon.This sparking dino-mania which continues some 190 years later. In 1828, at Lyme in Dorset, Mary Anning found the remains v>y}ii]Pterodactylus. By that time, Plesiosaurs, Mosasaurs, Ichthysaurs and Iguanodons fossils had all been discovered.

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Then, during the 1830s and 1840s, his own discoveries were to be-come important specimens that caused heated debate.

FOSSIL DISCOVERY

By 1839, it was noted that St Marys Parish Church was overcrowded, so Reverend Hodgson decided to build a new church.The site was given by Thomas Coppard, who had bought the land from The Duke of Norfolk for 220. Coppard also gave 50 towards the building costs of the Church.

George Bax Holmes, a keen amateur dinosaur hunter, was looking over lumps of stone waiting to be cut to build the new chapel when he saw a dark mass amongst greyish brown rock. Little did he know that this discovery would catapult him in to the world of The Great Exhibition of 1851.

According to Bax Holmes account of the discovery, published in 1868, the remains of this Iguanodon were discovered behind North Street, >]>wi`Li}}-Henry Fletcher. They were embedded in the sandstone used for construction of the Chapel of Ease, on the opposite side of the road. An Iguanodon femur was shortly afterwards dug up on the estate of ,Lii]>wi`opposite the Depot, on the road to New Lodge.

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50: HISTORY Did you know that Horsham Museum has one of the countrys best collections of lorinery?Fossil Reptiles, he noted his observations of the fossils in Holmes interesting collection.

At the time, nobody knew the actual size of the creatures. It was because of the similarity between the fossil tooth and the tooth of the Iguana that one of the creatures was called an Iguanodon. But according to Mantells calculations, when Bax Holmes found the largest ungula >>iw}i>`ibones) his Iguanodon would have been 100ft long!Owen thought differently, arguing that the amount of muscle needed to create movement would make the creature too heavy. >iw}i>`i>creature that was biologically impossible. Owen decided to take a different approach, based partly on the proportions of modern day animals including the elephant. He argued that the Iguanodon was not 100ft long, as Mantells w}i}}ii`]L>L28ft. His arguments would win the daySo the Giant Horsham Iguanodon was dramatically reduced in size, though the fossil remains were still impressive.

CRYSTAL PALACE

About 10 years after they were discovered, the fossils were used to create the celebrated Crystal Palace Iguanodon. The Iguanodon, sculpted by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, was 35ft long. It was constructed with four iron V]LV]xwiinch drain-tiles, 900 plain tiles, 38 casks of cement and 90 casks of broken stone.

The Crystal Palace Iguanodon caught the public imagination and is now one of the iconic images and sculptures of the Victorian age.It was later moved to Sydenham park, where it still stands today.

RESTING PLACE

George Bax Holmes died on 31 March 1887.He is buried in the garden of the Quakers Meeting House in Worthing Road, Horsham.If you look down as you walk up the path, you will see two head

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