Founded more than 40 years ago at Manor House in the Causeway, the small amateur dramatics group Manor Theatre Group perform everything from comedy sketches to murder mysteries to adapted plays. After a lengthy lay-off due to COVID, the group returned with a raucous...
The Skier’s Lounge in West Grinstead has become one of the first wintersports servicing specialists in the UK to boast professional ski binding and waxing machinery. Bindings are a vital piece of safety equipment, as they keep boots securely attached when skiing,...
The Horsham Hearing Centre is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Since its foundation, the business has been owned and managed by husband-and-wife audiologists Jonathan and Julie Ormerod. AAH visited their town centre branch to find out more… What inspired...
It is a week until the next auction; a relative period of calm at Toovey’s, the leading auctioneers of fine art, antiques and collectables in the south east... Tom Rowsell uses natural light to photograph a jade pendant dating back to the Qing dynasty. He has...
When AAH needed a wooden display stand to match the décor and sustainable ethos of a local farm shop, they approached Lily’s Cottage. The husband-and-wife team of Martin and Debbie Standen built one from used pallets, adopting skills they’ve learned by making products...
Huxley’s Bird of Prey Centre has been established in Horsham for more than 30 years, yet remains a hidden gem for many. Three years after the passing of its founder Julian Ford, the centre is now writing a new chapter with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers....
Apache first opened its doors in November 1993 and quickly established a reputation for stocking the best smart/casualwear for men. Stuart Gordon had previously run menswear stores in Crawley, Brighton, Worthing and Eastbourne before settling in Horsham, where he...
Tyson London is a decorative lighting and bespoke furniture specialist based in Horsham. Thanks to its incredible array of handcrafted pieces, the company works with some of the world’s leading interior designers. AAH met founder Tyson Bennison to find out more… What...
Meadows Wellbeing in Billingshurst brings together expert health professionals offering a wide range of osteopathic, complementary and alternative treatments and therapies. AAH visited to find out more... FANTASTIC TEAM Meadows Wellbeing was founded by Jon Meadows,...
The Steyning Bookshop was founded by Sara and Robin Bowers in 1984, with this year marking the 40th anniversary of the independent retailer. AAH visited the shop in the run-up to World Book Day to meet Sara and her daughter Gudrun, who now helps manage the family...
René Fay was only a teenager when she set off from her home town of Orsa, Sweden on an intrepid European tour, riding a yellow bicycle. Since then, René has lived all over the world and is now settled in Horsham, where she owns Johansson’s Café in the Bishopric....
Fliss Lewis first became interesting in keeping sheep after attending a course in Devon. Her passion has since inspired a business, Wool Shred, which offers a range of products aimed at keen gardeners. Here, Horsham-based entrepreneur Fliss describes her journey so...
Bee Cosmetics was founded by a Horsham family of beekeepers. Their award-winning range of face, body and spa products utilise beeswax, honey and propolis sourced from local hives to protect and soothe the skin. AAH met founder Elizabeth Ready and her son Joseph, who...
Horsham-based Red River Software celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2023. The innovative business creates its own digital platforms to help clients from an array of industries meet the technological demands of modern life. AAH met co-founders Simon Pringle and Kieren...
Steve Goodwin is well-known in Horsham thanks to the superhero parties he has hosted for almost a decade. More recently, the father-of-two has created a magnificent Brick Bus, hosting fun, LEGO-themed workshops to inspire children’s creativity and imagination. Here,...
In 2005, Sarah Payne turned her passion for making brownies into a business. She founded Cocoa Loco, with a focus on organic, Fairtrade chocolate. It wasn’t long before the fledgling company outgrew the kitchen of the Payne family’s Partridge Green home, with...
You may not know the name William Sugg & Co, but you’ll be familiar with their product. For 175 years, the company has been a leader in the supply and installation of heritage lighting. After a turbulent period in which the business nearly collapsed, William Sugg...
Cuckoo is an independent women’s fashion store in Horsham’s Carfax. Despite having been founded while the nation was recovering from the pandemic and at a time when high street shops are increasingly impacted by online retailers, owner Jaishree Parbat has enjoyed a...
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