Category Archives: St Etheldreda’s

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

Breakfast Church at Horley Old School – Sunday 31st August 2025

There will be a benefice breakfast in Horley this Sunday, 31st August, in the Old School. See below for details:

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.

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

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:

 Horley Summer Camp 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!

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

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.