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Ironstone Chamber Music Festival 12th – 13th September 2025 – early booking offer
Join us for a weekend of glorious chamber music in St Etheldreda’s Church. Acclaimed violinist Lucy Gould and cellist Kate Gould return to Horley in 2025, accompanied by special guest stars.
The Ironstone Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 15th year in 2025. This year’s festival is organised by Eleanor and David for the first time, with the support of esteemed founders Chris and Tessa Howell.
Our programme for 2025 includes celebrated works and lesser-known discoveries by Mozart, Beethoven, Fanny Mendelssohn, Rossini, Dvořák, and more. The much-loved free children’s workshop returns, bringing the magic of chamber music to aspiring performers of all ages.
Book now at ironstonefestival.com and get 50% off all tickets until 3rd August using the code IRONSTONE
The festival could not happen without the support of our generous sponsors. If your business would like to sponsor this year’s concerts, please contact ironstonefestival@gmail.com
Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 17th July 2025 at 7.30pm
A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:
7.30 pm on Thursday 17th July 2025
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 – horleypc@gmail.com
Agenda items:
1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Minutes of the Meeting held on 24th April 2025
4) Matters arising
5) Finance
– Bank Statement to 30th June 2025
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
– Assistance to the Michael Hardinge Trust
6) Relevant Correspondence received since last meeting
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received since last meeting
7) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
8) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
– Update/current position
– Scoping Opinion
9) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
17th July 2025
23rd October 2025
22nd January 2026
23rd April 2026
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
10) Any other urgent business
See: https://thehorleyviews.com/parish-council/meeting-minutes/
David Beck
Clerk to Horley Parish Council
horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172
Children’s Summer Camp
We are pleased to confirm that the Children’s Summer Camp is going to be running on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th August this year.
Here’s how to sign up:
and more details of what’s planned:
Horley Summer Fete – thank you!
A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Horley fete recently, and special thanks to Megan Bottoms who took some great photos of the event – see below.
As it’s clear from the photos, everyone seemed to be having a good time! The refreshments in the Old School were very popular (delicious cakes – thank you all the bakers!) and there was an excellent selection of stalls in the Church. What’s more, we raised a fantastic £2,300 for our Church and local charities, so thank you again!
Family Church Service at St Etheldreda’s – 6th July 2025
The next Church service in Horley will be a family service followed by Holy Communion, on Sunday 6th July. See below for details:
‘Petefest’ at Hanwell this Sunday 29th June
St Peter’s Church are celebrating their patron with fun events this Sunday. See below for details:
Hornton & District W.I. – next meeting on 3rd July
Hornton & District’s next meeting is on Thursday 3rd July at 7.30pm in the Methodist Chapel, Hornton.
For our next meeting, we are delighted to welcome Hornton’s very own Roger Corke to our W.I. to talk about his writing life. Although a veteran TV documentary maker, Roger is now a published author, too, with his debut crime thriller , Deadly Protocol, recently being published. It’s about the murder of a scientist who is researching the Holy Grail of medicine – a cure for cancer. Members will be able to hear all about the crime writing process, how to get a book published and most importantly, where Roger gets his inspiration from. Due to Roger’s popularity, non-members will be welcome to attend for a small donation to the W.I.
Last chance to book your place for the Progressive Dinner on 28th June
There has been a fantastic response to Horley’s Progressive Dinner which is taking place on 28th June.
It’s all set to be another great evening, especially if the weather stays like this!
If there is anyone who hasn’t put their name down please do so by this Saturday (21st) at horleyprogressive@gmail.com
MHT Young photography competition – results
Well done to all the young photographers who entered the MHT’s young photography competition. There were some amazing photos and they are all on display in the School Hall if you’d like to take a look. The worthy winner was Chrissy, with this stunning photograph (now the Horley Views cover page!)
Thanks again to all the young photographers who took part.
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