 | A short walk from the Carfax, Horsham Park is appreciated by everyone from young families who throng to its extensive children’s play area,’boarders and BMX riders who have their own skate park, to those who play sport or just enjoy a spot of fresh air. A popular site for picnics, a café, the Park Podium and a range of events draw many here in the summer months. Adjoining the park are the Big Apple Superbowl Bowling Alley and Chameleon Late bar for yet more family leisure options. |
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Press Ups for Charity
The people of Horsham are going crazy for press-ups as a way to get in shape…and give something back to our injured service men and women. It’s called Press-ups for Charity and it’s causing quite a stir.
Created by Ben Davis and Steve Cork of Sussex Bootcamps, a leading provider of guaranteed-results personal training and fitness Bootcamps here in Horsham, Press-ups for Charity is a fun way to get fit and make a difference by supporting Help for Heroes, a charity whose mission is to provide practical, direct support for all our injured service men and women.
There will be a Press-ups for Charity Challenge on Saturday 4th September 2010 in Horsham Park, meeting at the Bandstand at 9.30am. This event is open to all of Horsham residents who want to come out and do as many press-ups as they can in 90 seconds to raise money for Help for Heroes.
On the day there will be a steady warm up and then we will start with the press up event. The rest of the session will be an energetic Bootcamp session.
Full information is available at www.pressupsforcharitysussex.com for those who want to participate.
“Our goal is two-fold,” explains Ben, “we want to show our support for the wounded soldiers who have sacrificed so much for our freedom and security and we want to engage our local community in a fun way to get fit.”
“The community is really rising to the challenge – there is a lot of interest in Press-ups for Charity. I think that says a lot about our community’s interest in supporting wounded soldiers and is a reflection of how much people appreciate the importance of being healthy,” says Steve.
Press-ups are one of the foundational exercises for overall body strength and lean muscle development. Lean muscle increases metabolic activity so the body burns more calories. Additionally, press-ups are a simple exercise anyone can do almost anywhere. “Press-ups are a gateway exercise,” adds Davis “people feel results quickly, sometimes within days and that inspires them to do more exercise.”
Free games for all in Horsham Park
TWO Sports Rangers have been deployed by Horsham District Council to encourage sport in Horsham Park.
Funded by the Government Future Jobs Fund, the new roles are intended to promote sport by letting people use equipment and games for free at certain times during the summer.
Kieren Clarke-Hill and Christopher Woods have both been unemployed for six months but are very keen to find employment within the sports industry. These roles are for a six month period and will give them a good foundation and experience to progress there careers at the end of this contract.
The Sports Rangers want to get people involved in sport whatever their age or ability. With free games such as volleyball, badminton and table tennis, and organisation of team sports such as football and basket ball it is hoped we will see a vibrant and sporting scene in Horsham Park this summer.
Further details will be advertised around Horsham Park as arrangements are confirmed. Details will also be posted online at www.horsham.gov.uk and on Horsham District Council’s facebook page.
The Sports Rangers will be visiting other locations in the Horsham District.
Free Horsham Bandstand Concerts
Carfax Bandstand
Horsham District Council are pleased to announce the return of a free concert programme in Horsham Town Centre running from the beginning of April right through the summer. Bands will play on the Horsham Carfax Bandstand on Saturday mornings (11am – 1pm) and also afternoon concerts, starting in May (2pm – 4pm).
The season starts on Saturday 3rd April with opera music as part of the Piazza Italia Easter celebration event. Bands will continue to play every Saturday throughout the spring and summer until 25th September 2010.
All the favourite local bands will play, such as The Revivals and New City Jazzmen, whilst popular bands such as Slinfold Concert Band will be returning to perform, as well as The Copthorne Silver Band, Horsham Accordion Band and others.
Horsham Park Podium
Free Sunday afternoon band concerts on the Park Podium in Horsham Park start on 2nd May with the Band of the Royal British Legion and continue throughout the summer until Sunday 29th August. Performance times are from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Popular bands such as Windjammers and the Horsham Borough Band will be playing, as well as Horsham Salvation Army Band and others. Refreshments are available at the nearby café in the park, The Conservatory.
Leaflets showing the band concert details are available from Horsham District Council Offices, Horsham Visitor Information Centre, Horsham Library and leisure venues, as well as on the Council's website www.horsham.gov.uk. Any band interested in playing on either bandstand at any other times should contact Sue Franks.
For further information, please contact: Sue Franks Tel: (01403) 215259