Horsham Trafalgar Neighbourhood Council

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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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.

We wondered if Trafalgar residents would be interested in supporting the Trees for Streets call for action as weeks of dry weather has put our lovely verge side trees at risk and reduced the likelihood of improved air quality and increased biodiversity – both of which would be of huge benefit to us all

The following article from The Guardian explains more:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/28/watering-wednesday-campaign-aims-to-get-uk-streets-to-look-after-local-trees

 The next session will be held at: The Capitol, Horsham on Wednesday 21st June, 10am-12noon

No appointment is needed – you can just turn up – and will be offered a warm welcome and a friendly chat over a hot drink.

The Cost Of Living Support Drop In Sessions aim to be a great place to start for anyone who is under a lot of stress or pressure. The sessions can point you in the right direction so you can begin to get help. 

Open to all, these friendly, informal sessions, offer a local ‘one stop shop’ opportunity to talk to range of advisors from many different agencies and organisations to get information, guidance and advice on a range of issues and needs, such as…

• food and fuel concerns,
• money and debt concerns
• housing issues
• health and emotional wellbeing, including dependency issues
• support needed for people caring for relatives,
• wanting to find work,
• relationship difficulties, and support for families
• …and more.