Help to reduce re-offending via your wardrobe…

See below for a request from Jenny Smith:

‘In a post Covid working from home world, the days of having to iron the shirt and polish your shoes has been sharply reduced, no doubt leaving many nearly new work clothes languishing in the wardrobe.

If anyone is looking to have a clear out ( this is a men only campaign I’m afraid!) Feltham Young Offenders Institution is desperately short of clothing to help young men who are looking to go on placements, job interviews or even work on day release. They would also really appreciate sports apparel, (trainers, football boots and sports kit) as these enable the young men to participate in physical activities.

Whilst these young people are of course in prison for a reason, many of them come from backgrounds that are very far removed from what most of us are lucky enough to grow up with. Without any chance of rehabilitation or hope of a different future, the cycle of reoffending and cost to the taxpayer and society continues.

I am visiting Feltham again on the 17th June  so if you have anything that you think might be useful, please let me know and I will take with me. I can come and collect, or feel free to leave a bag by the door. They are looking for smart and smart casual clothes and shoes for young men aged between 15-21 and I know would be hugely appreciative of any donations.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions on jlswrox@outlook.com

Thanks

Jenny Smith

Chapel Cottage, Wroxton Lane

Reminder: North Cotswold Chamber Choir – Concert at St Etheldreda’s on Saturday 10th June

The North Cotswold Chamber Choir will be performing a concert of part songs, potentially for all tastes, on Saturday 10th June at 7:30pm in St Etheldreda’s Church Horley. Tickets are available from https://tinyurl.com/3mj65b4j

Come and enjoy wonderful, lyrical music featuring pieces by Tallis and Elgar as well as music by contemporary composers such as Whitacre and Rooney.

Hornton Open Gardens – Sunday 4th June

Hornton is holding Open Gardens in aid of village causes and Katherine House Hospice on Sunday 4th June, from 2-6pm.

There will be 11 gardens open, plus the village allotments, with teas and home made cakes, a plant stall and a raffle.

Tickets: £6 for adults, no charge for children. Payment in cash on the day or pre-book online. For more details and to pre-book, visit the Katherine House website at:

https://www.khh.org.uk/Event/hornton-open-gardens

3Hs Gardening Club Plant Sale – 20th May (tomorrow!)

Tomorrow (20th May) is the 3Hs Gardening Club plant sale, where there will be masses of top quality plants for sale at a fraction of the market price.  This is a major fundraiser for the club and a good opportunity to snap up  some real bargains. 

Plants will be on sale at Hornton Pavilion from 10.30 tomorrow (Saturday) morning

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North Cotswold Chamber Choir – Concert at St Etheldreda’s on Saturday 10th June

The North Cotswold Chamber Choir will be performing a concert of part songs, potentially for all tastes, on Saturday 10th June at 7:30pm in St Etheldreda’s Church Horley. Tickets are available from https://tinyurl.com/3mj65b4j

Come and enjoy wonderful, lyrical music featuring pieces by Tallis and Elgar as well as music by contemporary composers such as Whitacre and Rooney.

Vistry Homes Planning Application

As you are doubtless aware, Vistry Homes have submitted an outline planning application to Cherwell District Council to build 170 houses on the fields between Hanwell and Banbury. 

Details of the application, together with a form to comment on and track the application, can be found here: Vistry Homes Planning Application. Comments are due by 19 May 2023.

It is important that all comments are sent directly to Cherwell District Council before the closing date.

Whilst the application relates to land in Hanwell Parish, if you would like to make your views on the application known to the Horley Parish Council for their information, please send an email to: horleypc@gmail.com. NB: This should be in addition to sending comments directly to Cherwell District Council.