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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 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:

Horley Summer Fete – Saturday 14th June

Don’t miss Horley’s Summer Fete on Saturday 14th June!

As well as the ever popular teas, home made cakes, raffle and Pimm’s, there will be some great new stalls this year and lots of games and activities for all ages.

We would particularly welcome donations of any of the following:

  • Children’s clothes
  • Children’s toys and books
  • Plants

Please drop items off at the School Hall on any Tuesday between 7pm and 8pm, or email us at:  horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will arrange to collect.

MHT – Young photography competition

The Michael Hardinge Trust is holding a photography competition for young people in the village. 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:

London Marathon – update

On Sunday 27th April, after months of training, Chris Marshall successfully completed  the London Marathon. Despite the warm weather, he finished in a very respectable 4 hours and 23 minutes.  He was running in memory of his grandmother Edna Seed who died in July last year. She was beautifully cared for in her last 3 weeks of life in Katharine House Hospice so Chris’s aim was to raise £2000 for this worthwhile charity. To date he has raised just over £3000 so thank you to everyone who donated – it has been really appreciated by Jan and Chris .

If anyone would still like to donate, his just giving page will be open for the next few weeks.

Chris Marshall’s fundraising page

Reminder: VE Day 80th Anniversary Breakfast – Next Sunday (4th May)

Don’t forget to book your tickets to secure your places for Horley’s VE Day 80th Anniversary Breakfast, organised by the Michael Hardinge Trust. (Booking in advance is essential.)