The Ironstone Chamber Music Festival is back again this year with concerts at 6:30pm on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026, and an interactive children’s concert at 2:00pm on Saturday 12th September.
See below for more details and how to buy tickets. Early bird tickets are available before 15 August.
See below for details of a musical soirée in Hornton:
Tickets are now on sale for a fun evening of cheese, wine and bingo on 26 September in aid of Katharine House Hospice and St Etheldreda’s Church. See poster below for more details:
A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:
7.30 pm on Thursday 16th July 2026
Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – clerk@horleyparishcouncil.gov.uk. (Please note new email address.)
Agenda items:
Katriona Jones writes:
I live in Horley and am a foundation governor at Bishop Carpenter School in North Newington. There are quite a few children from Horley who attend BCS and we are currently looking for new governors to join the team.
Are you interested in making a true difference where it really matters? Our schools are stronger when they’re supported by people from all walks of life. I’m a governor at Bishop Carpenter School in North Newington school and we are looking for more volunteers to join our board.
You don’t need to be an expert or have a background in education – training and support are provided. You just need to be willing to ask questions, listen and help guide the school strategically. Being a school governor has helped me grow personally and professionally. I’ve developed skills in strategic thinking, finance, accountability and teamwork, all while supporting a school that I care a great deal about. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact you can have on pupils, staff and the wider community.
If this sounds interesting, please feel free to contact me or the Head Teacher, Nikki Stevenson to find out more.‘
We’ve previously shared information about work that has start on exploring a new nature play space in Horley, following the creation of a dedicated subcommittee under Horley Parish Council. This is a reminder that if you haven’t done so already, please complete our quick survey to help us define the scope of the project and understand what features, benefits and priorities matter most to local residents.
Hornton & District Women’s Institute
Next Meeting: Thursday 2nd July 7.30 pm at the Methodist Chapel, Hornton.
Emma Hamer, President of the Hornton and District W.I. writes:
On Thursday 2nd July, the Women’s Institute Commonwealth Games will be taking place at Hornton Pavillion. This will be a warm up event for the major international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring thousands of elite athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. Taking place from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow that will be an 11-day celebration that combines world-class sport with a future-focused vision. There will be the same element of determination and competition at Hornton next Thursday, but the athletes might not be quite at the same skills level. Nonetheless, WI members will compete against each other in elite sports such as Aunt Sally, croquet and skittles. There will also be a glass of fizz to help keep the athletes hydrated, so do come along to take part or cheer on the competitors. The fun starts at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome. The weather forecast is looking hot but by the evening, it should have cooled down so do come and join us.
The relevant page of the Cherwell Planning Portal is here (application number: 26/00781/OUT).
Teas, home-made cakes, Pimm’s, Raffle
Games and activities for children (and adults!)
Plant stall, Ladies and Children’s clothes, Children’s toys and books
And a chance to try out ringing one of Horley’s church bells!
Donations of plants, ladies’ clothes and children’s toys and books are very welcome. Please drop items off at the School Hall on Tuesday between 7pm and 8pm or at the Church on Thursday or Friday – or email us at: horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will arrange to collect.
See below for details of this year’s Shenfest:
TheHorleyViews.com 