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Next Parish Council Meeting is on Thursday October 17th

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday October 17th 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 8th August
  • Matters arising
  • Appointment of a new Member of the Council
  • Finance : 2019/20 budget monitoring report to 30 September 2019
  • Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
  • County Highway matters
  • Planning Report
  • Assets of Community Value
  • Applications for charitable and other donations
  • Reports from External Organisations
  • Date of next meetings : Thursday 16th January 2020 – 7.30 pm
  • Any other urgent business 

For full details of items and reports see 19 10 17 Agenda

‘Girly Night’ Film Showing on Friday November 8th

There will be a special showing of ‘A Star is Born’ in aid of research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the Old School House on Friday November 8th. Prosecco on arrival, chilli and a good night’s entertainment all for a good cause!

Like to Join a Village Book Club?

Book Club Two

‘Christiane McGregor and Jen Cross are thinking about starting Book Club Two on the last Monday of the month from 7.30pm, the first evening being the 28th October at The Lawns in Wroxton Lane.

Very informal, wine and nibbles with a chance to talk about the genre of books we all would like to read and discuss. All welcome. Any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with Jen on 07484180105 or Christiane on 07949229712 or just come along on the 28th at 7.30pm’.

Jen Cross

Concert in Hornton Methodist Chapel on Sunday

Banbury Strings are coming to Hornton to give a special concert in the Methodist Chapel. There’s something for everyone in the programme – from Handel and Elgar to music from the Harry Potter films – and the tickets are only £5 from Julie Stanley on 01295 670507

All profits go to Katherine House Hospice and the Chapel. Full details below.

Red Lion Charity Harvest Auction – Friday October 25th

This year’s Red Lion Annual Charity Harvest Festival Auction will be held on Friday 25th October 7:00 pm.

All donations welcome – including garden produce, food and drink.

Please drop it off at the pub during the day or bring it with you at 7:00.

Reminder – Hornton Lane To Be Closed from Monday

Hornton Lane to be closed from Monday September 30th for up to 2 weeks.

Oxfordshire County Council have arranged the closure of this road in order to deal with the badger sett undermining the road. The closure is from 30 September for up to 2 weeks.

The works taking place are between Glebe Farm and the Millers Lane junction into Hornton. Provision will be made for pedestrians and cyclists only to pass through the working area. OCC will be arranging for appropriate signage to be erected, including a diversion to avoid the works. See below for the diversion route and here for a copy of the letter sent to affected residents.