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Horley Rector to Give Final Service on Sunday 16th
Final Church Service to be given by John Reader on Sunday 16th Feb at 3pm.
John Reader, Rector of the Ironstone Benefice, of which St Etheldreda’s is a member, will be retiring this month and giving his final service in St Etheldreda’s on Sunday February 16th at 3pm.
Tea will be available afterwards in the Old School.
If you are intending to come, in order to give some idea of numbers, please could you let Kate Wythe know by calling 07791 399227 or email katewythe@gmail.com. It will be ok to just turn up too!
MHT Talk Next Friday by the Royal Navy Presentation Team
New Yoga Class in Hornton
Want to feel uplifted, more relaxed and positive?
Horley’s very own Kundalini Yoga teacher, Anne Owen, invites you to join her in her new Kundalini Yoga and Meditation sessions which are being held in Hornton Pavilion on Friday afternoons at 2.00.
Anne says: ‘Kundalini Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. It combines breathing techniques, physical exercises, mantra and meditation into a single practice. Kundalini Yoga works very quickly and most people feel uplifted, more relaxed and positive after a single session. It also makes you feel alive & vibrant as well as encouraging a greater sense of calmness, vitality & purpose in life.
Come along & give it a try – I think you’ll like it!’
To book a place or for more information contact Anne on 07835 086411. £6 per class.
Mats, cushions & blankets provided (feel free to bring your own though). Wear comfy loose clothing and don’t eat a meal 2-3 hours before the class.
Volunteers needed for Restore in Banbury
Would you like to volunteer to help people recover from mental health issues?
Restore is an Oxfordshire mental health charity which supports people through their recovery and into employment. Volunteers are vital to our work and enable us to support more people and offer a wider range of support services. For more information visit www.restore.org.uk
‘Wonderful Villages’ Photo Competition
A great chance to win £1000 for the Village Hall as well as £500 for the photographer!
If you love living in Horley, like taking pictures, and would like to win some money for yourself and the community then why don’t you go ahead and enter the ‘Wonderful Villages’ competition?
The theme is ‘Village Life’, requiring a photo which captures the essence of ‘community’ rather than the prettiness or photographic skill. There is no entry fee and no restriction on the number of entries. Closing date is 15th March so get snapping! See poster below for further information. Details and rules are available at ‘Wonderful Villages’ .
Next Parish Council Meeting is on Thursday January 16th
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday January 16th in the Old School Room. The meeting is open to the public, and if anyone wishes to address the Council on any of the items on the agenda, please notify David Marriott on 0787 2930030 or email horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com before the meeting. Whilst there is no absolute right to do this, the Chairman has the authority to permit it if he chooses to do so.
The Agenda Items comprise:
- Apologies for absence
- Declaration of Interests
- Minutes of the meeting held on 17th October
- Matters arising
- Finance
- 2019/20 budget monitoring report to 31st December 2019
- Draft Budget for 2020/21
- Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
- Verges
- Planning Report
- Assets of Community Value
- Applications for charitable and other donations
- Reports from External Organisations
- High Sheriff Award Scheme
- Date of next meeting : Thursday 16th April 2020 – 7.30 pm
- Any other urgent business
For full details of items and reports see 20 01 16 agenda
Anyone like to give this Fir Tree a Home?
Caroline Pearce would like to know:
‘Can anyone help us find a home for this lovely Fir tree. It has out grown its container and we would like to plant it somewhere so that it can continue to grow and thrive.
Do you have a corner in your garden or field that you would be willing to offer to rehome this splendid tree.’
Please contact Caroline on caz_40@btinternet.com
Hanwell Pop-Up Dining Experience Sat Jan 18th
‘Knit and Stitch’ Restarts This Thursday
‘Knit & Stitch’ starts again this Thursday (9th January) at 7pm in the Old School Room and continues every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. All crafts including Knitting, Crochet, Tapestry, Embroidery etc. are welcome.
The main project, which is ongoing, is the re-furnishing of the Kneelers from the church. Two are almost finished and one is yet to be started. If there is anyone out there who enjoys tapestry work and would like to help with the project please come along.
Cost is £2 per session. Click here For more information and pictures.
Any questions, please contact Sue Patching on 01295 730039.




