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Stuart Coupe's song was
spookily accurate with its predictions following the September 2006
Council resolution it seems. The Council's second Old Town Hall Advisory Group
chaired by Roger Patterson was abolished, 'job not done' in October 2007.
Since that time people have struggled to be allowed to book the Old Town Hall
- particularly the upper floor - a floor that was resolved to be let out for community
use after September 2006. As it turns out, Horsham's Theatre 48 could have
stayed occupying the upper floor for the last three and a half years -
even with paying nothing at all. It would not have cost the local taxpayer any
extra and Horsham's amateur theatre might still be in better shape today. -
Ed.
Town
Hall Song I
know that it sounds rather queer But
I’m filled with brilliant ideas In
a flash of lightning It’s
really quite frightening But
my brilliance should be revered And
knowing I have this condition I
feel I’m filled with a mission To
take high command Of
the ills of this land Become
a local Horsham politician I’ve
ideas for great education For
health and for transportation Terrorist
peace No
ozone gas released Rid
poverty from every nation But
there’s one problem proving too hard It’s
right here in my own backyard I
approach it with caution Whilst
voting in Horsham It
renders my brain cells to lard Chorus: What
shall we do with Old Town Hall? What
shall we do with Old Town Hall? What
shall we do with Old Town Hall? I
know! Let’s do bu**er all! My
wisdom turns on like a font Like
my idea for a restaurant Bangers
and mash Will
rake him in cash Though
its what nobody wants There
isn’t much I do not know Of
music, I’m telling you so, Jazz
folk and Pop Though
Horsham’s got the lot I
prefer to keep Status Quo I’ve
another idea that’s quite bold Lets
leave the place empty and cold Don’t
start complaining It’s
so entertaining For
dry rot and fungus and mould Perhaps
the tactic that I’m missing Is
that I should do bottom licking Where
shall I begin With
my sleaze and schumzing Up
to someone that’s got lots of kitchens One
thing before I up and run After
voting, Sirs and Madams Remember
my name You’ll
hear it ‘gain and again It’s
councillor Sweet Fanny Adams. Stuart Coupe September 2006 * * * I was sitting in Forest school enjoying some stunning performances from local musicians during the last Aardvark Music night (26/03/2010 - usually held in the Old Town Hall) and looking at the white plaster board walls, covering concrete and steel I couldn't help wondering about all the things the Old Town Hall must have seen in its long life time. This inspired me to write this short poem : Old Stone Old stone, cold stone, Now empty and alone stone
Voices and song no longer felt, From ages past the memories melt
Across floors worn down by countless feet, The heart of the building continues to beat
But slower now, there's no lights on, Patiently waiting for the next song.... * * *
What shall we do with the old Town Hall
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