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Reminder: Horley Village Coronation Celebrations

Not long now till the Coronation!

Horley bells will be ‘Ringing for the King’ on Saturday 6th May from 15:15 to 16:00 – listen out and/or come to the Church to watch.

Then on Sunday 7th May it’s the village Coronation Lunch at Hadsham Farm.

Lots of you have already booked tables and chairs to be sure you don’t need to bring them with you – and they can be decorated in advance if you are feeling creative! There are still a few left which can be booked by emailing: horleyladiesguild@gmail.com or by asking any of the Ladies Guild.

You are also welcome to just come along on the day – there are picnic tables outside or you could bring your own chairs to make sure you get a seat indoors if the weather doesn’t look too promising!

And don’t forget there will be a celebratory cake and fizz!

More details below:

Ukraine Appeal – Update March 2023

Just a quick update for the Ukraine Appeal – the situation is grave and they desperately need food – preferably cans of food with a ring pull top that can be heated over a stove.

Also if any of the many medical people in the village have any spare or out of date medical equipment (they will take any equipment, but can’t take drugs), then I have a contact that is taking medical equipment out to Ukraine, please let Sandra know via anyone in the Ladies Guild.

As always any items that you can spare is much appreciated and Rita continues to do great job collecting and taking the items down to the teams central hub.

Items can be left in the box under Rita’s porch – if you don’t know the address please ask anyone in the Ladies Guild, as I don’t want to give out an address on this post

Many thanks, any items, however small will really make a difference.

Items can be left in the box under Rita’s porch – if you don’t know the address please ask anyone in the Ladies Guild, as I don’t want to give out an address on this post

Many thanks, any items, however small will really make a difference.

Reserve a table for the Coronation Celebrations – Sunday 7th May 1-4pm

Come and join us at our village celebration for the Coronation of King Charles.

If you would like to reserve a table for the Coronation Celebrations (you could go up in the morning and set up your own Coronation decorations), then please let Alison Tite, Helen Moss, Tracey Parsons or Sandra Easton know. Who will have the most regal table?

Coronation Celebrations – Sunday 7th May 1-4pm

Come and join us at our village celebration for the Coronation of King Charles.

Spend a few hours in good company in the lamb barn at Hadsham Farm to mark this historic event. The barn will be decorated and chairs and tables will be provided both indoors and outdoors, alongside the children’s play area.

Bring along a picnic and we will provide the toast – make it a day to remember before going home to watch the Coronation Concert. The Ladies Guild will also provide some delicious cakes for everyone (other volunteers’ cakes will be gratefully received)

More details to follow.

Ukraine Appeal – Update February 2023

Thanks for everyone’s continued support for the Ukraine, our appeal for warm coats and duvets got an amazing response. They are now looking for just food items, preferably cans of food with a ring pull top that can be heated over a stove.

As always any items that you can spare is much appreciated and Rita continues to do great job collecting and taking the items down to the teams central hub.

Items can be left in the box under Rita’s porch – if you don’t know the address please ask anyone in the Ladies Guild, as I don’t want to give out an address on this post

Many thanks, any items, however small will really make a difference.

Items can be left in the box under Rita’s porch – if you don’t know the address please ask anyone in the Ladies Guild, as I don’t want to give out an address on this post

Many thanks, any items, however small will really make a difference.

Services at St Etheldreda during December

Please join us this Advent and Christmas at St Etheldreda’s. Services taking place:

Sunday 4th December at 11am – Common Worship Holy Communion

Sunday 18th December at 4pm – Nativity

Tuesday 20th December at 8pm – Compline (a short reflective time of prayer at end of day).

Christmas Day at 10.30am – Christmas Day service with Common Worship Holy Communion

There are also many other services and events taking place across the Ironstone Benefice, to which you are warmly invited. Please visit achurchnearyou.com for the latest Benefice Service Schedule ((located in the Notice Sheets section on St Etheldreda’s page).

Ukraine Appeal

As we all worry about the rises in the cost of gas/electric/oil, Ukraine are struggling with erratic power supplies and cold temperatures. So in addition to the food and general items listed below, our appeal is now asking for warm coats, jumpers, socks and single duvets (either new or in good condition). Please continue to support the Banbury teams amazing efforts to provide relief to those in Ukraine.

General household items: Candles, torches, camping stoves, floor and washing liquids, sponges, mops and buckets, toilet paper, kitchen rolls, house cleaning products, single duvets, pillows and bed linen (new or in very good condition please)

Food items for quick preparation: Cans of food with ring pulls, pasta, rice, noodles, chunky soups, cooking sauces, cooking oil, tomato concentrate, flour, yeast, long life/dry milk, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, biscuits, energy bars, dried fruit and nuts, sweets

Medical items: Pain killers, bandages, plasters, disinfectant wipes, disinfectant creams, cough syrups

Babies and children’s products: Nappies, wet wipes, baby milk, baby food, children’s snacks, sweets.

Toiletries: Toothpaste, tooth brushes, soap, wet wipes, shampoo, shower gel, women’s hygiene items, body creams

Items for pets: Wet or dry food

Items can be left in the box under Rita’s porch – if you don’t know the address please ask anyone in the Ladies Guild, as I don’t want to give out an address on this post

Many thanks, any items, however small will really make a difference.

Horley Nativity – your help needed!

The Horley Nativity will take place on Sunday 18th December at 4pm at Saint Etheldredra’s. Things will a bit different this year as our fabulous former director, Tessa, has after 17 years decided to take a back seat. Obviously hers are fairly hard shoes to fill but already we have a great team in place made up of Annaliese, Louisa and Sarah.

What we are looking for is children and adults to take part in any way – be a sheep, a king, an angel, to sing a solo, join the choir or do a reading.

Please get in touch if you would like to be involved.

There will be two rehearsals on the mornings of Sunday 11th and Sunday 18th December.

Please contact Sarah Allitt on 07834 370767 or email allittsarah@gmail.com