School Closures in Crawley on Monday 6th Feburuary - Updated – 08:20 – 6/2/12
Currently there are no reported school closures.
Schools have been asked, where possible, to keep their own websites updated.
If you know of any schools that are not on the above list please Facebook Crawley Happy Times or email bry@crawleyhappytimes.co.uk
Be a rock star – with West Sussex Music Service
Did you play along to your favourite records as a teenager and dream of being in a rock band? If so, West Sussex Music Service (WSMS) can make that a reality.
WSMS Rock Academy will be holding adult rock workshops at Northbrook College, Worthing, on Thursday evenings, starting in late September. Keyboard players, guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists of all abilities can go along and play in a band-type format, with the chance to play a gig at the end of term.
Peter Griffiths, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Education and Schools, said: “Our Music Service has been running the rock workshops for youngsters for several now, and they have been a great success.
“Now we are offering the chance for adults to expand on their musical skills, and perhaps re-live their love of music, as well as meet new people.”
The workshops will be held from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. They will cost £60 for 10 lessons.
For more information, contact 01243 642361 or email music@westsussex.gov.uk
Young people from West Sussex were treated to a visit from Seb Coe on Friday (May 20).
The Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) and double Olympic Gold Medallist, made the visit to mark the involvement of schools from across West Sussex in the London 2012 Education programme, and the ongoing success of West Sussex initiatives linked to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Seb visited Horsham’s Tanbridge House School, to mark the achievements of the county’s schools as part of the Get Set network – the official London 2012 education programme for schools, colleges and education providers across the UK. The day also saw another star of London 2012, Wenlock, the official mascot of the 2012 Olympic Game visit the school.
Seb was joined by 200 young people from schools across West Sussex that are involved in the Get Set programme, as well as a group of London 2012 hopefuls from the county. The athletes put on displays in Gymnastics, Sitting Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Judo, Cycling and Handball to showcase their skills to the London 2012 Chair. He then had the chance to watch and take part in coaching sessions led by the Hopefuls in, Sitting Volleyball, Handball Beach Volleyball and Athletics.
Seb commented: “It was a privilege to visit West Sussex today to celebrate the success of its 2012 initiatives so far, and to see the work in action. We want as many young people as possible to be involved with London 2012 and getting into sport. Having all these projects in place shows that the South East is really maximising the opportunities which are arising from the Games.”
The afternoon gave Seb the chance to see two presentations by youngsters from the host school, Tanbridge House, along with St Paul’s Catholic College and Mid Sussex School Sport Partnership, to showcase the work that they have been doing linked to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Mr White, Headteacher at Tanbridge House School said: “I am delighted that Tanbridge was chosen for such a prestigious event. The presence of Seb Coe has inspired so many students to become involved with the 2012 Olympics and beyond.”
Chairman of Horsham District Council, Councillor Claire Vickers added: “The visit today was wonderfully inspirational for all involved. The showcase of sporting talent on display from our West Sussex London 2012 hopefuls, and from the young sports stars from the area, was fantastic”.
The visit was organised by the South East Partnership for the London 2012 Games in conjunction with West Sussex County Council (on behalf of the county London 2012 Games partnership West Sussex-Ahead of the Game) and Surrey County Council.
Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy commented: “It was a real privilege to have Seb visit West Sussex today, to celebrate the success of our widespread achievements at a local level. The school children were thrilled to be able to share their work linked to the 2012 educational programme with such a legend, and I’m sure it will be a day they never forget.
“We are hoping that this visit from someone as inspirational as Seb will make all our hard work surrounding the Olympics and Paralympics more visible to the public, and raise the profile of the 2012 programme locally.”
Councillor Lenny Walker, Crawley Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, said: “It was great to see Thomas Bennett’s Get Set students have the chance to meet Lord Coe, an Olympic legend, in West Sussex on Friday. Olympic and Paralympic Games fever is growing and the visit has only served to heighten this excitement.
“It is really good to see the commendable partnership of Crawley Borough Council, West Sussex County Council, Freedom Leisure and the schools being recognised by an Olympic icon such as Lord Coe.”
Pam Alexander, Chair of the South East Partnership, Nations and Regions Group Member for the South East and Chief Executive of SEEDA added: “The South East of England will host six events in 2012 – Time Trial and Road Cycling in Surrey, the Canoe Sprint and Flat Water Rowing Events at Eton Dorney, as well as the Paralympic Rowing event and today we have heard the great news that it will also host the Paralympic Road Cycling at Brands Hatch in Kent. Today’s visit demonstrates the energy and excitement already being generated right across the South East to make the London 2012 Games a success for all and to deliver a strong legacy of inspiration and achievement”.
(l-r) Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy; Councillor Lenny Walker, Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture at Crawley Borough Council; Lord Coe; Matt Hunt, Area Manager of Freedom Leisure; Kate Wilson, Community Services Manager at Crawley Borough Council; Carolyn Carr, West Sussex Coordinator for the 2012 Games
Pupils from the following schools took part in today’s event at Tanbridge House School:
Shoreham Beach Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea
The March CE Primary School, Chichester
The Orchards Middle School, Worthing
Vale First and Middle School, Worthing
Bourne Community College, Southbourne
Shoreham Academy, Shoreham-by-Sea, and Bronze Ambassadors from local primary schools
St Paul’s Catholic College, Burgess Hill
Tanbridge House School, Horsham
The Angmering School, Angmering
The Regis School, Bognor Regis
Thomas Bennett Community College, Crawley
Westergate Community School, Westergate
This is what Crawley Borough Council’s new inclusive BMX Track will look like – and you could get your name on it!
The council is inviting BMXers to submit potential names for six of the track’s features. Anyone can suggest a suitable name, all they have to do is visit the extreme sports blog at www.crawleyextreme.com and submit their idea before Tuesday 31st May.
The competition winner will have the feature on the track named by them as well as receiving a prize from DC Shoes, a sponsor of the track.
Winners will be notified by email and the names of the features will be announced at the BMX Track’s first Race Day event, probably at the end of June.
Councillor Lenny Walker, Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, said: “The BMX Track is yet another fantastic sporting facility for the town and this competition is a great chance to make a lasting impression on the track.”
The new £75,000 track, which is one of just seven other official tracks in the south east, opens on Monday 23rd May.
The four-lane track is designed to reduce pedalling by using the pumping action of the rider’s body weight and leg compression to propel themselves around the track, while an extra circuit will see bumps, textured surfaces and cambered / transition corners.
The track will be designed specifically with disabled children and young people and their parents/carers in mind and is set to be totally accessible, fun and challenging for everyone.
Funding for the track, which is next to Cherry Lane Adventure Playground, was awarded to Crawley Borough Council from West Sussex County Council’s Aiming High for Disabled Children programme.
TD Shipley U12A Team looking to strengthen the team for next season.
They will move up to Under 13′s in the Sussex Sunday League Under 13′s season 2011/2012.
If you feel you are up for a challenge then call the team Manager Alan White on 07730 012216 or
email :- footballcoach1@02.co.uk or visit our club website www.tdshipleyyouth.co.uk
Ockley 6 a Side Tournament Sat 7th May 2011
Joel Mann, Jamie Gibson, Reece Hannah, Jack Butler, Jack Betchley, Daniel Boyle, Jaedon Paterson, Mason Docherty
TD Shipley Under 12a went to the first tournament of 2011, with a slowstart and losing the first match to hosts Ockley (2-1), the boys
qualified for the semi finals by pulling off wins against Dorking Saints (1-0) with a nicely taken penalty from Gibson and defeating
Steyning Strikers (4-1) with Boyle facing his old team and putting in a couple of neat goals, A 3-0 win in the semi’s against lower Beeding,
saw the TD Boys face Ockley in the final, Butler and Paterson facing their old team for the second time in The tournament saw a good start
with TD getting the ball on the ground and play the passing game that has proved successful all season, with the final whistle blowing at
4-0 saw TD bring home the first trophy of the season, great football from the boys with Reece Hannah getting a couple of nice goals for
his efforts after signing for TD Shipley late in the season.
Mid Sussex 6 a Side Tournament Sun 8th May 2011
Renarto Carvahlo, Jack Betchley, Ben Wilson, Jack Butler, Mason Docherty, Conner White, Charlie Nichols, Darren Helson
An early start on Sunday Morning saw TD Under 12a take on the whole of the Mid Sussex league for Under 12’s including 24
teams from Mid Sussex. With a good start in the group stages, with 5 wins out of 5, including the scalps of the League Champions
Southdown , the TD boys were up for giving any of the teams put in front of them a tough game, With TD’s confident football, and
opting for the passing game over long ball tactics that many of the other side’s go for, playing the early ball, saw off Denton &
South Heighton in the quarter final quite convincingly, Facing a semi final against the Cuckfield was a match that should have
been the final, but with TD going 1-0 down to a scrappy goal, and then a well taken 2nd, saw them dip out in the Semi final to the
eventual winners.
A great weekend of football and with the whole squad taking a major part in both tournaments, no special mentions as everyone involved
played a big part in the two tournaments.
Freedom Leisure joined the World’s Biggest Swim throughout the month of April by raising funds during the annual Swimathon for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Friends and family from around Sussex rallied together to swim a 1.5k, 2.5k or a 5k personal challenge at ten of Freedom Leisure’s pools. Together 211 swimmers completed their challenge on the day and have raised a grand total of £16,402.¹
The national Swimathon was supported by TV presenter and keen swimmer, Gail Porter and Olympic gold medallist, Duncan Goodhew, all with the aim of beating last year’s £2million national total. All funds raised go towards providing Marie Curie nurses to care and support cancer suffers or those with other terminal illness, in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home.
Freedom Leisure staff were on-hand with training advice for those taking part, as well as providing support and encouragement on the day when swimmers took to the water. Swimming is credited to be one of best total body exercise’s for both health and fitness. Not only does regular swimming get the heart and lungs pumping, but it is also great for building muscular strength and stamina, all whilst being relaxing and fun.
Jeff Hart, Managing Director of Freedom Leisure said, ‘Freedom Leisure is pleased to have been involved in Swimathon again this year and we’re very proud to have helped local people raise over £16,000. It is a great achievement for all involved and we look forward to supporting next years swimmers in raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care’.
Freedom Leisure centre’s that took part were K2 Crawley, Crowborough, Summerfield’s, Uckfield, and Hailsham Leisure Centre, Bexhill Leisure pool as well as The Dolphin, Triangle, Kings Centre and Rye Sport Centre.¹
For further information on Freedom Leisure please visit www.freedom-leisure.co.uk
Help improve your neighbourhood
Do you live in Broadfield? Do you want to get involved and make a difference to what happens in your neighbourhood?
Crawley Borough Council would like to invite you to be part of a team working with representatives from local organisations to take part in a neighbourhood audit in Broadfield. We are looking for six residents to be part of the team, which will plan and carry out the audit.
The project will involve speaking to people who live and work in the area to find out what they think of the neighbourhood and local services to ensure that they have a say in what happens and that future services meet their needs.
You will receive training to develop skills to carry out the audit. Being part of the team will provide you with the opportunity to meet new people, develop new skills and make a difference to your community. Volunteer expenses will be covered.
The project will start in May. If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, call Kathryn Ripley on 01293 438633 or email kathryn.ripley@crawley.gov.uk
Music in Goffs Park
The Friends of Goffs Park are holding a musical event on Sunday 15th May.
Music in the Park, on the top lawn behind Goffs Park House, begins at 3pm. The Martineau Brass Quintet will entertain visitors in the beautiful surroundings with ‘St Peter’s Church in Ifield Road, West Green’.
If the weather is poor the event will relocate to St Peter’s Church in Ifield Road, West Green.
For more information call Tony Coles on 01293 527402 or Andy Rogers on 01293 537257
The place for young people in West Sussex to find out what’s happening in the county has been improved.
The YourSpace West Sussex website has a fresh new look and is now easier to use and provides a single point of contact for services and information for young people, from careers advice and job searches (in partnership with Connexions), to bullying, sexual and health guidance and support, as well as things to do in the county and lists of youth clubs.
Volunteering opportunities are also highlighted on the website. Volunteering looks good on a CV, and can help young people stand out from the crowd when job hunting.
Bloggers and those who want to have their say on issues affecting their communities can do so, on YourSpace. Plus everything young people need to know about the West Sussex Youth Cabinet can be found at the click of a mouse.
The new ‘find’ function allows users to search the whole site in a quick and easy way. Searches can also be refined, making it even easier to find the information needed.
There are also ‘under 18s’ and ‘over 18s’ sections of the website, tailored to the needs of those age groups.
Peter Evans, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “Our flagship young people’s website is now even better for its users and has everything they need to know about what’s on offer to them in West Sussex.
“The new and improved features come after extensive consultation with young people themselves, asking them what they wanted to see on the website.
“Even the colours of the new website were chosen by young people as they didn’t like the old ones. They were kept involved as the website was developed.”
Visit the website at www.yourspacewestsussex.co.uk
Come outside and enjoy the arts in Crawley this summer
It feels like summer is almost here and to celebrate the return of the warm weather
The Hawth’s programme is going alfresco with four theatrical productions stepping
out of the theatre and taking to various outdoor sites in Crawley. So grab a blanket and a picnic and join us for some summer fun.
On Tuesday 28 June at 7.30pm the award-winning and ever-popular Illyria return to The Hawth Amphitheatre with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. In its 20th year, Illyria present this story of a shipwreck – Viola is washed ashore in a country where everything is illogical, delirious, and completely topsy turvy. It could all end in tears – even if most of them are of laughter.
The ever-popular company return to Crawley, this time to Goff’s Park, on Wednesday 3 August 6.30pm with Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood.
All Mr Fox wants from life is to feed his family, and farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean have an ample supply of chickens, geese and ducks. But they are also the cruellest, meanest and most ruthless farmers you could ever meet, and they are determined to put a stop to Mr Fox once and for all. Mr Fox’s chances are slim at best…or will the sharpest wit win?
Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic opera, Pirates of Penzance is brought to life on Thursday 11 August at 7.30pm in the Amphitheatre. Illyria deliver another first for the UK open-air touring theatre circuit packed with laughter, romance and a galleon-full of memorable lyrics. This wonderful operetta is faithfully performed by a reduced cast and accompanied by a Musical Director on keyboard and actor/musicians on various instruments.
Rounding off the summer in the Amphitheatre is Pitchy Breath Theatre with
The Wind in the Willows on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 August. Crawley’s community theatre present Kenneth Grahame’s classic following the adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and of course, the jovial but big-headed Mr. Toad! A great family favourite that will transport you to the river bank.
Tickets for Illyria’s three shows are £12 (discounts £9) each. Pitchy Breath’s Wind in the Willows is £7.50 (discounts: £6/Family of Four: £22).
To make it easy for you to get out and enjoy the sunshine and theatre we have an amazing SUMMER SAVER OFFER! Book any two or more of these performances and save 10%
Tickets can be purchased from The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or you can book online at www.hawth.co.uk.
In 2012 Crawley will have a St. George’s Day parade presenting cultural, working and educational aspects of living in Crawley. This will be followed by a display of music and dancing in Queen’s square.
There are already some excellent events celebrating various cultures that contribute to life in Crawley. There are some excellent events celebrating St. George’s Day. We now wish to add to this and hold a parade to celebrate out English culture.
This parade will take place on Sunday 22nd April 2012 the day before St. George’s Day.
The Parade will be non-political and our aim is to hold an event that is fun for all those that participate and enjoyable for all those that watch.
Volunteers are needed to help to organise the 2012 St. George’s Day Parade.
It is expected that the organising committee will be formed and start regular meetings in September.
We welcome all volunteers for this event and in particular we would like to include people with the skills to help with raising sponsorship, developing a web site, recruiting and organising the participants and the show in Queens Square and help in recruiting volunteers for the Parade. We will also need lots of volunteers for the parade itself.
We offer the opportunity for local businesses and organisations to enter floats and to sponsor the event.
We would also like to hear from anyone already planning St. George’s day event to avoid clash of schedules.
Volunteers and Sponsors should contact Richard Miller:
crawley_st_georges at yahoo.co.uk (01293) 406005
Crawley Mum, Vanessa Harold has been training hard in preparation for pounding the streets of the capital for the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 17th April.
Vanessa, 43 will be running 26.2 miles in aid of St John Ambulance in her second London marathon, having enjoyed the experience of taking part in last year’s event so much.
Her son Johnathan is a volunteer with the charity and seeing how the first aid training he receives helps to save lives is what inspired Vanessa to choose St John Ambulance as her nominated charity in 2010 when she completed the course in 5 hours and 16 minutes. She hopes to finish in less than 5 hours this year before going on to take part in the Edinburgh marathon in May.
Vanessa said: ‘I’m running for St John Ambulance because first aid can be the difference between a life lost and a life saved, and I want to help get this message out to more people. It won’t be easy, but I can’t wait to cross the finish line and make those who have supported me proud. They have also been at most of the other runs I have taken part in. Unfortunately, I cannot stand the sight of blood and pass out at the thought of it, so helping out in any way was out of the question for me, except running and raising money for them.’
St John Ambulance Sussex County Fundraiser Jeanne Peterson said: ‘We’re so grateful to Vanessa for going to such lengths to raise vital funds to help us equip more people with life saving first aid skills. She’s a real inspiration and we wish her the best of luck on the day.’
Although Vanessa is hoping the funds she will raise will be put to good use, she’ll be hoping not to see the evidence herself on the day, when St John Ambulance volunteers will be on duty at the event to care for runners who need first aid. Every year they treat around 5000 runners and get through approx 100lbs of petroleum jelly for alleviating blisters.
To sponsor Vanessa visit www.justgiving.com/vanessa-marathon2011 or for more information about St John Ambulance visit www.sja.org.uk
St John Ambulance treats 1,500 casualties at Brighton marathon
Members of the nation’s leading first aid charity treated around 1,500 runners and spectators at this year’s Brighton marathon and took 10 patients to hospital.
Operations manager Dan May said he was delighted with the way his volunteers had risen to one of the biggest first aid challenges ever undertaken by Sussex St John Ambulance.
‘This was a huge operation involving many months of detailed planning,’ he said. ‘Our volunteers dealt with everything from sprains and strains through to much more serious problems, including hyperthermia and exercise related collapse.’
‘I’m extremely proud of them. The fact that so many St John Ambulance members were willing to give up their free time to staff the event meant that the vast majority of patients were able to be treated at our on site medical facilities instead of placing an extra burden on local hospitals and the ambulance service.’
The charity provided 18 ambulances, four bicycles, two motor bikes, two advanced treatment centres and 16 first aid treatment centres for the event. The first aid team included 10 doctors, 20 nurses and eight paramedics.
The charity is not part of the NHS and also receives no core government funding so relies on donations and fundraising to continue its vital work in local communities. For information on making a donation or becoming a volunteer please call 01273 371 500 or visit www.sja.org.uk/sussex.
All Children and Family Centres In West Sussex Will Stay Open
ALL 49 Children and Family Centres (CFCs) in West Sussex are to stay open, but changes in the way they are managed and a new funding formula have been unveiled.
A report on the service is to be considered by the County Council’s Children and Young People’s Services Select Committee later this month.
It asks for comments on a series of proposals before a final decision is taken by West Sussex Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Peter Evans.
He said: “As people are probably aware in some parts of the country there are proposals to close CFCs or Sure Start centres.
“I am pleased to say that in West Sussex we are not proposing to adopt this approach.
“CFCs provide an invaluable service to parents and children, and I am sure that we are all proud of the way they have developed and the strong community links they have forged.
“They will also be at the very cutting edge of our ‘Think Family’ early intervention and family support plans.”
The Select Committee report says that a new management model has been developed to deliver an ‘equitable countywide service in the most effective and cost efficient way’.
Proposals include moving to a ‘cluster management model’ based on geographical areas.
This will involve merging the management of a small number of CFCs:
• Maidenbower and Pound Hill in Crawley
• Storrington and Pulborough
• Rural Steyning and Henfield
• Rural East Grinstead and Bolney
The report also says that a new ‘fair and transparent’ funding formula for individual CFCs has been developed to help target the most vulnerable families.
There will be a detailed staff consultation before any changes are made.
The report says there will be an overall reduction in CFC posts but the County Council will try to avoid any job losses unless absolutely necessary.
Some of the savings from reduced management costs will be used to fund new front-line centre co-ordinator posts.
The County Council will also consult with each Centre Partnership Group to ensure that as many families as possible know that their centre will not be closing, although there may be some changes in the management and staffing.
Peter added: “This consultation will also provide a useful opportunity to obtain the view of parents so that each centre can plan and offer services that respond to local needs and priorities.”
The Children and Young People’s Services Select Committee meets on Wednesday April 20.
Committee Chairman, Richard Burrett, said: “Children and Family Centres are an important resource and a focal point in local communities.
“I am sure that Members of the Committee will welcome the opportunity to examine the principles and proposals for the future management of Children and Family Centres.”
A day of fun takes place at Goffs Park on Saturday 23rd April.
To celebrate Easter and St George’s Day, the Friends of Goffs Park have set up a range of family-friendly events in the park.
The fun starts at 10am when hot cross buns will be served with tea, coffee and squash.
Activities include an egg hunt, egg painting, children’s tombola and egg and spoon races for children and parents. Eggs, paints and spoons will be supplied.
Morris dancers will entertain the crowds at 2.30pm and 3.30pm and Shakespeare readings take place at 2pm and 3pm. Meet at the pitch and putt kiosk for all activities.
If the weather is bad the morris dancing and Shakespeare readings will take place in St Peter’s Church on Ifield Road, West Green.
For more information call Tony Coles on 01293 527402.
Keep dancing!
A month-long Olympic-inspired festival of dance will be held in July.
Dance in Motion is part of Crawley in Motion, the name for sporting, cultural and community projects taking place in the town in the next 18 months, all inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The events, co-ordinated by Crawley Borough Council, K2 Crawley and Crawley Schools Sports Partnership, will include demonstrations and lessons of all types of dance, from ballet to street and Bollywood to Zumba.
The council would also like to encourage any dance schools or acts in the area who are interested in taking part in Dance in Motion to come forward and contact Marie Ovenden at Crawley Borough Council on 01293 438328.
The highlights are:
• Saturday July 2, 11am-5pm – Join Crawley Festival Mainstage for Bollywood, Portuguese, Irish, contemporary and street dancing demonstrations in Memorial Gardens. Free
• Sunday July 3, 2-4pm – Learn basic salsa moves at Maidenbower Community Centre. £2 per person
• Saturday July 9, 2-3pm – Zumba for you! at the Bewbush Centre. £2 per person
• Sunday July 10, 12 noon-2pm – Le Roc (modern jive), lesson from 12 noon-1pm, practice from 1-2pm at Ifield Community Centre. £2 per person
• Friday July 15, 7.30-9.30pm – Beginners’ ballet at Northgate Community Centre. £2 per person
• Sunday July 17, 10am-12 noon – Tap for beginners at Langley Green Community Centre. £2 per person
• Sunday July 24, 12 noon-4.30pm – Finale Day at K2 Crawley including beginners’ ballroom, Michael Jackson workshop, street class, children’s dance party and a grand ball. A free crèche and free climbing wall sessions will also be available from 12 noon-2pm. Places are limited so please book in advance with K2 Crawley.
The full line-up of events will be published in May. For more information or to reserve a place at any of these classes please call 01293 438328.
The Hawth’s Classical Season continues this spring with exceptional performances from some of the most highly regarded performers in the business. This May sees a welcome return for some old favourites plus a first time visit from a living legend.
On Sunday 1 May at 3pm legendary baritone Sir Willard White presents a spellbinding performance of Paul Robeson Re-Explored. Joined by a group of outstanding musicians incorporating the renowned Pavao Quartet, they pay tribute to the great Paul Robeson, along with a selection of other music from George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jerome Kern and Duke Ellington.
Tickets: £20.50
Later in the month on Sunday 22 May 7.30pm the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra complete their trio of performances of the Great Composers with a celebration of the work of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Local rising star, pianist Warren Mailley-Smith joins the orchestra to perform The Fidelio Overture providing a glorious opening to the concert, followed by the ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto, one of the most majestic and soulfully beautiful piano concertos. The legendary Fifth Symphony, one of the most popular symphonies in the classical repertoire completes the programme. Tickets: £28 (first four rows: £22)
Before the concert at 6.30pm Dave Billinge introduces Beethoven’s Symphony No.5, with an informative and entertaining 30 – 40 minute Pre-show talk.
Tickets: £3.75. Hawth Friends and students who have booked for the concert: Free
Why not make your evening even more special and enjoy a 3 course set meal in the Spotlight restaurant prior to the concert (from 5pm). Tickets: £16.75. Please book in advance at the Box Office.
To book your tickets call The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or visit www.hawth.co.uk.
Film shows the success of apprentices
As Tom Burns, 24, chops wood in the Low Weald countryside, he talks about how being an apprentice has given him on the job training to become a Countryside Ranger.
At New Tyne Resource Centre, Durrington, Lucy Adams, 21, is helping make breakfast for people with dementia. She says as an apprentice, she can learn about being a carer while still having time to do her college work.
Tom and Lucy are talking in an apprenticeship film now available to view online.
They are just two of some 180 apprentices at West Sussex County Council. The apprentice scheme is open to anyone from 16 to 65 years old who hasn’t got a degree. It gives on the job training as well as the apprentice being able to work towards a qualification.
Roles range from caretakers to customer service positions, nursery assistants to social care support workers, engineering to surveying, and cooks to business administration.
Deborah Urquhart, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Environment and Economy, said: “This is an innovative scheme for people of all ages that is helping tackle unemployment in West Sussex.
“Many people have shown progress and have been able to start careers in a time of recession.
“To all involved, I would like to say – keep up the good work.”
To watch the video, visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/apprenticeships
or www.lgcareers.com/day-in-the-life/video/learning-the-job
If you’re interested in being or employing an apprentice, contact Chloe.Ludlam@westsussex.gov.uk
Television and film actor and one of British theatre’s biggest stars Nigel Havers is heading to Crawley this Christmas to lead the cast in this year’s swashbuckling pantomime, Peter Pan, at The Hawth.
Nigel Havers is renowned for playing charming, smooth-talking characters throughout his distinguished career. He was recently seen playing Lewis Archer in Coronation Street and last December spent time in the jungle for I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
Nigel, who will play the role of the villainous Captain Hook in Peter Pan, has appeared in countless television programmes including Lunch Monkeys, Little Britain, Brothers and Sisters, Sarah Jane Adventures, Dangerfield and The Charmer to name but a few. His numerous film roles include Empire of the Sun, A Passage to India and Chariots of Fire.
Peter Pan is produced by Qdos Entertainment, the world’s largest pantomime producer and staged by the same team behind the theatre’s recent record-breaking pantomimes of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Cinderella. Jonathan Kiley, executive producer of the show, said:
“We are thrilled to have such an icon of British theatre lead the cast of this year’s superb production at The Hawth. Nigel is a highly-celebrated actor in the world of entertainment and he is relishing the chance to play Captain Hook and being as villainous as he can! This production of Peter Pan is not to be missed, so hook your seats today!”
Featuring magnificent scenery, beautiful costumes, an abundance of comedy and stunning flying sequences, Peter Pan will have The Hawth’s hallmark of outstanding value-for-money and entertainment for all ages.
Peter Pan runs from Friday 9th to Saturday 31st December 2011. Tickets, from only £12.75 and with generous concessions and group discounts available, can be booked on 01293 553636 or online at www.hawth.co.uk.
Sussex Bobbies on the Boot with Crawley youths
It all kicked off on Sunday (April 3), for Sussex Police as they were faced with a group of youths in Crawley.
Although this isn’t what you think – the police were playing a football match against young people from the Escape Youth Project in Broadfield.
The event was organised by the West Sussex County Council run Escape Youth Project – a drop-in service, which host youth facilities for 11 to 19 year olds on a Sunday at Broadfield’s youth centre – and Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Ashleigh Hanlon.
The football event was also supported by West Sussex County Council Youth Service, Sussex Police, Freedom Leisure, Crawley Borough Council, Rare Range Coaching, who helped with coaching on the day, and local resident group Inspire Broadfield, who provided refreshments on the day.
Around 150 people turned up on Mother’s Day at Crawley’s K2 Leisure Centre to watch the Under 19s beat the force 1-0 in the last 25 seconds of the game, when Levi Austin headed the ball to Terry Sandwell who scored the goal.
Crawley Town FC player Richard Brodie awarded trophies and congratulated players after the match.
Peter Evans, West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “This event is a great example of communities working together to help develop young people’s relationships with each other and encourage them to be active.
“Well done to all involved and everyone who went along to support the teams.
“Maybe they’ll be a replay on the cards.”
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