Group Discussions

The Central Sussex Beekeeping Association (CSBKA) offers the chance for people to keep bees and harvest their own honey.  Affiliated to the British Beekeeping Association (BBKA), the group meets weekly in Pease Pottage, where it has its training apiaries. Introduction...

South Downs Siegebreakers is a gaming club, with enthusiasts meeting once a week for war games, board games, card games and a little role play! AAH meets Chairman Liam Young and long-serving members Jerome Roberty, Becky Sayers and James Mallock to find out more......

Horsham’s Men’s Shed offers a place where people can pursue their hobbies and interests in a safe, sociable setting.  We meet Founder and Chairman Ben Pickstock, Greg Charman (Health and Wellbeing Manager at Horsham District Council) and regular ‘Shedders’ Chris...

Horsham Bridge Club is one of the most popular in the district, with over 300 members playing the notoriously difficult game for four people. Bridge is played throughout the week at the club’s town centre base, with courses available to newcomers to the game. We met...

The blue and white Lycra -clad army of Horsham Cycling Club are a familiar sight on the district’s roads. The popular club attracts people of all abilities with its welcoming ‘cycling for everyone’ ethos, and members are hopeful of another boost following Team GB’s...

White handkerchief? Check. Wooden stick? Check. Merry men with fiddles and melodeons? Check. We must be in the company of Broadwood, Horsham’s oldest Morris dancing side. Here, we speak to a handful of the Morris men about traditions, dances, music, and the difficulty...

To a passer-by, the Southwater Dabblers doesn't appear to be the most riveting of clubs. As the boats meander gently across the water, you wonder if there isn't something the dabblers could do that might provide them with more of an adrenaline rush. But for many of...

The Bell Ringers at St Margaret’s Church in Warnham are amongst the very best in West Sussex. The group meets every Thursday evening, as well as ringing the bells on Sunday, with the band also competing to a high standard in friendly competitions. In recognition of...

Horsham in Bloom was only formed in 1995, but in just 17 years has made a huge contribution to the town. Not only is the group responsible for brightening up Horsham with floral displays and encouraging gardening creativity for both individuals and businesses with its...

The Horsham Motorcycle Group organised a special ride-out on Saturday 22 October 2022, to celebrate its 1,000th member. AAH met riders at the Sussex Barn in North Heath Lane, Horsham, to find out how the group has become an important social hub for local...

For DJ Wolfman, it’s a big night. Ian Moorey often turns to music to help with his mental health, but tonight, he’s performing as his alter ego at the Blue Oasis Club Night at The Drill Hall, Horsham. Blue Oasis only comes around four times each year and DJ Wolfman...

The Glynde Place Dance Studio in Horsham celebrated its 40th anniversary with a show at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley in July. AAH was there to meet founder Heather Owens and long-serving teacher Lisa Livett to find out more about the studio... RISKY BUSINESS  Heather...

“I often say that I can’t understand why everyone isn’t a Quaker,” says Tony Cocks, a familiar face at the Meeting House in Worthing Road, Horsham. “It seems to me that the Quakers lead the way in terms of reflecting society. We are concerned about the environment and...

The Refill Hub at Sussex Green Hub, Horsham (©AAH Magazine/Alan Wright Photography) It’s Saturday morning and a queue is forming outside the United Reformed Church in Horsham. People are waiting patiently to receive bread and fresh groceries to feed them and their...