The Ironstone Chamber Music Festival is only three weeks away and it’s lovely to see so many people have got their tickets. We’re looking forward to a weekend of fabulous music and full audiences.
You can buy tickets online at www.ironstonefestival.com or call David on 07511 841 979. The Children’s concert on Saturday 13th September is free but you do need to book online for your place.
Fancy a night of fromage and fortune? The Horley Ladies Guild invite you to their Cheese & Wine Bingo Party – just £15 gets you a cheeseboard, a glass of wine, and your chance to shout “BINGO!”, all in aid of Katharine House Hospice and St Etheldreda’s. To get your tickets please contact Ellie Freeman on 07967 204211 to grab yours before they’re gobbled up faster than the cheese platter!
This Saturday (15th August) the 3Hs Gardening club is running their annual produce show at Hornton Sports Pavilion. It is the main event of the club each year and provides a forum for the members to show what they’ve been doing in the areas of cultivation and preparation of fruit, flowers, vegetables, cookery and preserves.
Chairman Mike Patching says:
This year will be a particular challenge due to the hot weather, no rain and parched earth, but I’m sure that the members will rise to the occasion and that all the sections will produce some amazing examples of their skill no matter what Mother Nature has thrown at them. The exhibitors will be able to stage their entries from 9.15am to 11.15am, and judging will commence at 11.30.
At 2.30 the show will re-open and everyone will be welcome to come and see the display, enjoy a cup of tea kindly provided by the WI, and the trophy presentations. Unless something extraordinary happens, the weather will be fine making for a pleasant afternoon and maybe persuade others to become members. After the show the produce will either return to the entrant or be sold or given away.
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.
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