Horsham District Latest News
This Girl Can’s Push in Support of New and Expectant Mothers
Over half (57%) of pregnant women and mothers with children under the age of one have felt excluded or unwelcome when trying to be active, according to new research by This Girl Can.
Holbrook Dodgeball Happiness
A fantastic inter-school dodgeball competition ran in the indoor athletics hall at The Bridge last night. The event was planned for outdoors on four courts but weather dictated the process came inside to be played on two. The change made for a lot more noise and atmosphere though and in that context it was Holbrook School’s team that rose to the occasion to win the event, beating West Chiltington A.
Storrington Boys Make Some TT Noise
Storrington Primary is the champion table tennis school in the Horsham District after tonight’s team matchplay competition at Forest School in Horsham.
Kings Conquer
A tremendous Year 5 Indoor Athletics Competition took place at Forest School today. The children acquitted themselves brilliantly across the range of track and field events officiated brilliantly by year 7+8 sports leaders from Forest’s ranks.
Leechpool Hold Off Kingslea to Win Hockey League
The Horsham area’s primary school hockey teams convened again tonight on the Tanbridge astroturf to produce some entertaining play in the second and final instalment of the annually contested league. Despite the arctic conditions the children applied themselves fantastically well and plenty of goals were scored.
Top Five Reasons to Parkrun in 2026
If you’ve ever thought, “I really should get more active…but I don’t know how,” you’re not alone. For many of us, the idea of joining a gym, signing up for a fitness class, or suddenly “getting active” feels overwhelming. Maybe you’re worried you’ll be too slow, too unfit, or that everyone else will be miles ahead.
Our Big Push 2026: Building Momentum, Driving Change, and Empowering Movement
The Active Pregnancy Foundation (APF) have unveiled their new campaign Our Big Push – a bold and forward-looking strategy that builds on the progress and partnerships they’ve achieved so far.
Children’s Activity Levels Rising But Inactivity Remains Too High
The number of children and young people playing sport and taking part in physical activity in England is at the highest level since the Active Lives Survey started in 2017-18.
Southwater Hold Off Leechpool to Win Girls Football League
Another super night of football tonight, in spite of the arctic cold and wind but thankfully just in time to avoid the main thrust of heavy rain, at the Tanbridge astroturf to conclude the Horsham Primary Schools Girls Football League. Well done to Southwater for holding off Leechpool A’s valiant challenge to win the Division A title.