Horsham Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council

Dr. Bike’s FREE Essential Maintenance Classes return to Horsham for Summer 2023

Classes are completely FREE and all equipment is provided. All you need to do is book your place and bring your bike with you! Classes are hosted by Waitrose & Partners Horsham in their under-store carpark: a safe, all-weather and covered (but open-air) venue with street-level access and on-site conveniences.

Guided by an expert instructor you’ll learn essential bike maintenance tips and techniques, including:

 – Pre-ride safety checks to ensure your bike is ready to ride

 – Fixing punctures and changing inner-tubes

 – Cleaning & oiling your chain

 – General bike cleaning & preventative maintenance (saving you money)

 – Getting comfy on the bike (travel further for less effort)

 – Keeping your bike secure at home and away

Find out more and book your place on either 31st August, 14th September or 28th September at www.horsham.bike

Part of Cycling UK’s national ‘Big Bike Revival’ campaign, activities are funded by the UK Department for Transport, delivered by Velo Square Training and kindly supported and hosted by Waitrose & Partners Horsham.

HTNC is working with OnePlanet to share the actions that that we are taking to help tackling climate change, and to offer wider sustainable development goals. Please do take a look at our Climate Plan which is documented through an interactive mindmap and PDF report.

Sussex Police have confirmed that dog attacks and dogs that are dangerously out of control are a police matter.

The next Horsham Men’s Shed sale is on the morning of 12th August outside the Shed, in Duke’s Square off Denne Road in Horsham. Do pop along to browse their range of handmade items and pre-loved tools and equipment as well as gardening tools! Any purchase or contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference and visitors are always welcome to come and have a chat with the Shedders. All profits go back into supporting their members; card and cash accepted

Men in Sheds would usually gladly accept donations but unfortunately they cannot do so this time as they are out of storage space! Enquiries to 07934 507523 or email admin@mens-shed-horsham.org.uk

Please share with anyone who may be interested, especially trades people, artists and craft workers and anyone with an interest in DIY or woodworking.

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https://www.mens-shed-horsham.org.uk/news/

Registered charity number 1173345

Holy Trinity Church are starting a lovely new group aimed at birth to 7 years. All welcome. 

Horsham Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council (HTNC) were delighted to welcome so many residents to their AGM on Wednesday 28th June at Trafalgar Road Baptist Church. In addition to the business of the meeting which saw Morag Warrack re-elected as the Chairman of the Neighbourhood Council, the Leonard Crosbie Community Awards were presented. 

These were chosen by Mr Crosbie’s widow, Mary, flagging up the strength of our community.  Steve Swain was awarded the Individual Award to recognise his many years of care for the Cootes Farm Community, while the Group Award was made to the Trinity Church Players who have raised thousands of pounds by working hard and having fun!  The Business Award was made to Tracy Bassett of TCuts hairdressing for providing such warm and friendly professional service.  The Climate and Ecology Individual Award was presented to Daphne Mitchell who has led the Boldings Brook Conservation Group for over 25 years (she would like to thank everyone who has ever been part of the group!)  The Climate and Ecology Group Award was made to the Shelley Farm Allotment Society, particularly to the current committee who have led measures which benefit the area as a whole such as disallowing chemicals, storing water, and carbon capture and using composting rather than burning bonfires.

Treasurer John Fraser Preston provided an update and reminded visitors of the many projects that the Neighbourhood Council have supported this year, which included the wildflower seed initiative that resulted in almost 3000 packets of seeds delivered to homes within the neighbourhood. The highlight of the evening was a rendition of song specially written by Jane O’Sullivan of the Trinity Church Players that summed up beautifully what it means to live in our happy, supportive and generous Trafalgar community.