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Head to Horsham’s Carfax this Sunday 6 September for a live cookery theatre featuring top Sussex chefs! 🧑‍🍳Local chefs w...
04/09/2026

Head to Horsham’s Carfax this Sunday 6 September for a live cookery theatre featuring top Sussex chefs! 🧑‍🍳

Local chefs will be cooking their signature dishes on our live cookery theatre at The Big Nibble, a fantastic celebration event of all things Sussex food and drink. Come along to watch them showcase their skills using Sussex produce, whilst enjoying exceptional Sussex food and drink stalls alongside live family entertainment.

Confirmed chefs and local businesses include: Venessa Alexander (Firebird Brewery), Philippa Vine (My Seasonal Kitchen), Matt Gillan, Joshua Mann (Camellia at South Lodge), Tom Bartle (Botanica at South Lodge), Tom Hayter (The Seaview), Tom Denman (Chef’s Farm), Lawrence McCarthy (Felix Bistro), David Howard (Cabin Pressure Spirits), and Ian Brunsden (Orla Restaurant).

Find further details on The Big Nibble including the live cookery theatre lineup and chef bios at: https://orlo.uk/ZKYmt

Felix South Lodge Chef's Farms The Seaview EP Orla Cabin Pressure Spirits Sussex Food and Drink Carfax Local Market Experience Sussex Philippa's Seasonal Kitchen Otherwise Publishing Firebird Brewing Co.

Merchant Navy Day was marked today (3 September) in Horsham’s Carfax at the War Memorial.Horsham District Council togeth...
03/09/2026

Merchant Navy Day was marked today (3 September) in Horsham’s Carfax at the War Memorial.

Horsham District Council together with the Horsham branch of the Royal British Legion showed their support for the national ‘Fly the Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day’ campaign by raising the British Merchant Navy’s official Red Ensign flag at Park House and laying wreaths at the War Memorial.

Wreaths were laid by Horsham District Council Chair Cllr Joanne Knowles and Horsham Branch Royal British Legion’s Chairman Zäl Rustom.

Horsham RBL Horsham District Council Chairman

Horsham District Council’s Enterprising Horsham team, joined by Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property Cllr Jonathan...
03/09/2026

Horsham District Council’s Enterprising Horsham team, joined by Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property Cllr Jonathan Taylor, recently visited ERG Group to learn more about the Horsham-based company’s expertise in tackling air pollution, odour, and gas emission challenges.

Find out more via the Council website, the link is in our bio

Enterprising Horsham

🎤 Horsham town centre came alive this summer as Horsham District Council’s Friday Lates entertainment programme transfor...
03/09/2026

🎤 Horsham town centre came alive this summer as Horsham District Council’s Friday Lates entertainment programme transformed the Carfax into a vibrant hub of live music, great food and community spirit. With glorious weather throughout the season, thousands of residents and visitors headed into the town centre every Friday evening from June to August to enjoy the lively atmosphere.

The 2026 programme, which concluded on 28 August, proved to be one of the most successful yet, attracting record crowds to a diverse line-up of free live entertainment.

But the show is not completely over please look out for details of our Halloween and Christmas Lates events later in the year!

Find out more via the Council website, or sign up to our newsletters: https://orlo.uk/p3lvv

Just ONE WEEK until our brand new Ashington Learn to Bowl course! ⭐️Running for five weeks in the Ashington Community Ce...
02/09/2026

Just ONE WEEK until our brand new Ashington Learn to Bowl course! ⭐️

Running for five weeks in the Ashington Community Centre, the course is aimed at anyone that is interested in learning how to play Short Mat Bowls. With instructors on hand to help, it's ideal for complete beginners as well as those looking to improve their skills.

All the equipment is provided so you just need to bring flat shoes or slippers. There is a tea/coffee break halfway to chat and socialise with the other participants and instructors.

Book your place now at: https://orlo.uk/7okcd

It is dreary and wet outside today so we are looking back to our colourful Sussex Sounds Festival 2026 on Sunday.Thank y...
02/09/2026

It is dreary and wet outside today so we are looking back to our colourful Sussex Sounds Festival 2026 on Sunday.

Thank you to the fabulous performers and their supporters who bought venues across the town centre to life with an array of local music talent.

Thanks, as ever, to for capturing these gorgeous images from the day!

Find out more about Sussex Sounds, including September performances, via the Council website: https://www.horsham.gov.uk/community/events-in-horsham-district/sussex-sounds

02/09/2026

Improvements to the Bishopric area are set to move a step closer on 9 September when Members of the Horsham District Council's Communities and Place Policy Scrutiny Committee meet to review the latest designs and costs.

The scheme will improve connections between the John Lewis and Waitrose area and Horsham town centre while retaining the area's much-loved mature trees and waterfall feature.

Find out more via the Council's website, the link is in the comments below.

Calling all job seekers to come along to the 2026 Horsham Jobs and Skills Fair! 📣 Horsham District Council is inviting l...
02/09/2026

Calling all job seekers to come along to the 2026 Horsham Jobs and Skills Fair! 📣

Horsham District Council is inviting local job seekers to come along to the Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair on Wednesday 30 September 2026 from 3.30pm to 7.30pm at the Drill Hall in Denne Road, Horsham.

Jobseekers will be able to network with a broad range of employers and organisations from a variety of different industries who will be showcasing what they have on offer including paid work, voluntary work, apprenticeships and training opportunities.

This year amongst the many organisations who will be promoting their opportunities are: Benchmark Capital, the Royal Air Force, Mountjoy, Assurity Consulting, Fowler Swimming Pools, Places Leisure, SGN Horsham and Tesla Engineering.

Find out more via the Council website, the link is in the comments below.

02/09/2026

Pick up your Sussex Honey Guide and Family Activity Pack! 🎨 🫟🐝

Bumble the Bee will be buzzing into the Horsham Big Nibble on Sunday 6 September, handing out free printed Sussex Honey Guides and family activity packs. Join us in Horsham's Carfax to celebrate and support local honey producers and beekeepers.

While you're there, collect your free illustrated guide packed with fascinating honey facts, plus a family activity pack full of colouring pages, puzzles and fun activities for children of all ages.

Won't make the Big Nibble? Download the guide online at: https://orlo.uk/VL4Zv

Mid Sussex District Council Enterprising Horsham Experience Sussex Whistlestop Arts

What a way to end Summer's Friday Lates for 2026! 🎶🥁Last Friday, The Dhol Collective brought an energetic Bhangra Night ...
01/09/2026

What a way to end Summer's Friday Lates for 2026! 🎶🥁

Last Friday, The Dhol Collective brought an energetic Bhangra Night to the Carfax, filling Horsham town centre with music, colour and dancing. It was a brilliant final gig and a fantastic end to a summer of live entertainment.

A huge thank you to everyone who performed, traded, supported the events or came along to join the fun. You helped make Friday nights in Horsham this suumer something special.

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