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Reminder: Ironstone Chamber Music Festival 12th – 13th September 2025

Tickets are still available for the Ironstone Chamber Music Festival in Horley on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September. Tickets to the Friday concert are half price if you use the code FRIDAY.

This cherished festival has been running for fifteen years and is organised by the village to bring outstanding professional music to our doorstep. Acclaimed violinist Lucy Gould and cellist Kate Gould will come to Horley, accompanied by special guest stars, for a weekend of glorious chamber music in St Etheldreda’s Church. 

The programme this year includes celebrated works and lesser-known discoveries by Mozart, Beethoven, Fanny Mendelssohn, Rossini, Dvořák, and more. The concerts will be at 6:30pm on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th September. Tickets can be bought on the website ironstonefestival.com or via the box office on 07511 841 979.

Children’s Music Workshop, Saturday 13th September 2025

As part of this year’s Ironstone Chamber Music Festival, there will be a free Children’s Music Workshop on Saturday 13th September at 11am in St Etheldreda’s Church, Horley. See below for details:

RSVP at Ironstonefestival.com

Ride and Stride for Oxfordshire Churches – Saturday 13th September

Ride and Stride for Oxfordshire Historic Churches is taking place on Saturday 13th September. See poster below or visit www.ohct.org.uk/ride-stride for details of how to take part.

Save the dates for upcoming events at the Cricket club

Some important dates coming up here at Horley!

🏏 24th August is our Presidents day.  An open invite to all to come and play, just get in touch with Rosie Beck to get your name down!

☕ 30th August – come and get your breakfast before you start your day!

From 9:30, enjoy a Bap, hash brown and cuppa all catered for you by Club Chair Rosie! Please book, either through socials, what’sapp or at admin@horleycc.co.uk

🥂13th September, Bring the Pavvy down

A celebration of the season, and the old pavilion. We will have @jojosdoughonthego, live music, inside and outside bar and a raffle, with prizes kindly donated by @nationalherbcentre and The Moon and Sixpence!

☕ 30th August – come and get your breakfast before you start your day!

From 9:30, enjoy a Bap, hash brown and cuppa all catered for you by Club Chair Rosie! Please book, either through socials, what’sapp or at admin@horleycc.co.uk

🥂13th September, Bring the Pavvy down

A celebration of the season, and the old pavilion. We will have @jojosdoughonthego live music, inside and outside bar and a raffle, with prizes kindly donated by @nationalherbcentre and The Moon and Sixpence!

More details to follow but get these dates in your diary and join us for some brilliant days!! ☀️🏏🍾

Rosie Tubb

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 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!

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.

Horley Summer Fete – tomorrow (14th June) from 2pm

Loads to do at the Horley fete tomorrow – here are just a few of the stalls in the Church. There are also refreshments in the Old School, plus home made cakes, tombola, wheel of fortune, great raffle prizes and lots of games including guess the weight of the tortoise!

Horley Summer Fete – next Saturday 14th June

Only a few days to Horley’s Summer Fete on Saturday 14th June!

Come and enjoy home made cakes and tea, Pimm’s and ice cream There are some great new stalls this year and lots of games and activities for all ages.

It’s not too late to let us have any children’s clothes, toys or books that you no longer need. They can be dropped off at the School Hall on Friday 13th after 3pm, or email us at horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will collect.

Reminder: MHT Young photography competition

Under 18s – don’t forget to submit your entries for the The Michael Hardinge Trust photography competition by Friday 6th June. There are prizes to be had and all entries will be displayed at Horley fete on Saturday 14th June. Details of how to apply are below: