In this edition we're highlighting leisure and culture, from our brilliant new skate park, a packed programme of activities at Horsham Museum & Art Gallery and free wellbeing courses.
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March 2023 articles
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Welcome to Spring 2023 in Our District
An introduction to the March 2023 edition of Our District magazine.
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Enabling activities for everyone
Our Sports Development team support a fantastic range of activities for users with additional needs.
![Skateboarder at Horsham Skatepark, credit Darren Bennett](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0004/123376/Skateboarder-at-Horsham-Skatepark,-credit-Darren-Bennett.jpg)
Ramping it up at Horsham's new skatepark
The Horsham Park facility has features for skateboarders, BMX enthusiasts, scooter riders and inline skaters.
![Frederick Ducane Godman on horseback at Inchrory Scotland private collection](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0008/123389/Frederick-Ducane-Godman-on-horseback-at-Inchrory-Scotland-private-collection.jpg)
A packed programme at our Museum & Art Gallery
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery has an exciting programme planned this year.
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Your Council Tax
Your Council Tax helps to provide services and amenities to residents. Find out how we are spending your contributions.
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Simplify your life with admin online
How to manage your Council Tax, Housing Benefit and Business Rates online.
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Cost of living: here to help
We are here to help residents who may be struggling with the rising cost of living.
![David and Rosemary, two wellbeing clients](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0013/123403/David-and-Rosemary,-two-wellbeing-clients.jpg)
Keeping a spring in your step
Rosemary and David tell us how our Wellbeing team helped them get active.
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Could you help shape the future of our District? We’re hiring!
We have an exciting variety of roles on offer at the Council.
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Connecting Parish and Neighbourhood Councils in the call for climate action
How we're helping local organisations reduce their carbon emissions
![2nd Horsham Scouts](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0015/123432/2nd-Horsham-Scouts.jpg)
Spotlight on successful Community Climate Fund projects
We talk to Horsham Scouts and Holy Trinity Church about their new climate-friendly projects
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Do you have any climate friendly project ideas?
Apply for up to £5,000 to make it happen
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Sowing the seeds for a sustainable community
We visit Great Barn Farm, one of the first recipients of our Nature Recovery Award funding
![West Street Entrepreneurs market](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0004/123457/West-Street-Entrepreneurs-market.jpg)
Hot competition showcasing up and coming traders
Horsham will host a local heat of the National Market Traders Federation Young Traders Market
![West Street Entrepreneurs Market logo](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0005/123458/WSEM-logo.jpg)
Fresh vibe for Horsham’s weekly market scene
New distinct branding marks a new chapter for the flourishing market scene in Horsham.
![Shelleys venue decoration Simon Stewart](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0003/123465/Shelleys-venue-decoration-Simon-Stewart.jpg)
Boosting local small businesses and start-ups
We talk to recent recipients of our LEAP Small Business Grant Scheme
![Horsham District Council lion logo](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0017/90350/Our-District-purple-lion-default-image.jpg)
Plate Up Local – a taste of the District!
We're supporting a special directory dedicated to food and drink producers across the District
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Creating your dream home
How our Building Control team can help you with your home renovation
![Steyning Bramber and Upper Beeding wardens Mike and Paul](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0005/123476/Steyning-Bramber-and-Upper-Beeding-wardens-Mike-and-Paul.jpg)
Our Neighbourhood Wardens – the eyes and ears for our communities
We hit the streets with our Steyning Upper Beeding and Bramber wardens
![Colourful lottery balls](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/123481/Colourful-lottery-balls.jpg)
Play our community lottery, support the District!
60p in each pound goes to a good cause that will benefit the Horsham District community
![Mrs Sledge and community link advisor Phil](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0007/123487/Mrs-Sledge-and-community-link-advisor-Phil.jpg)
Community Link – a real lifeline
We went to visit Mrs Sledge, a Community Link service user for 15 years.
![Jess private landlord in Steyning](https://magazine.horsham.gov.uk/__data/assets/image/0012/123501/Jess-private-landlord-in-Steyning.jpg)
Our life changing landlords!
How you could you make a positive social impact with your property.
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An ever-better recycling offer for residents!
Our new service makes it even easier to recycle your coffee pods
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Are you ready to vote?
On Thursday 4 May 2023, local elections are taking place in the Horsham District.
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