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Ride and Stride for Oxfordshire Churches this Saturday

Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust is proud to be part of the national Ride+Stride Day on Saturday 8 September 2018.

Over the last 54 years, Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust has given in grants, several million pounds to churches and chapels of all Christian denominations in Oxfordshire to help maintain them and save roofs, stained glass, wall paintings and much more.   Recently we have been supporting the installation of roof alarms for churches who have had, or are vulnerable to, lead thefts and of recent years given substantial grants towards making the buildings more useful to the local community – for example by the installation of kitchens, loos, extra rooms and more.

Please call into St Etheldreda’s for refreshments any time between 10 and 4.

For more information and online registration click here.

Entertainment for Children at Upton House this Summer

Upton connects children with the natural world around them on Thursdays August 2nd and 16th

Fill the long summer holidays by visiting Upton House this August. Thursdays 2 and 16 August will see Upton hosting wildlife and nature charities. Keep youngsters entertained with pop-up stands filled with fun activities and get some fresh air on our outdoor nature trails. A great way to spend quality time together and help children connect with the natural world around them.

Discover more about Hedgehogs by meeting two young Hedgehog rescuers! Kyra and Sophie are both 12 years old from Hedgehog Friendly Town (part of Warwickshire Hedgehog Rescue).

For more information about what is happening on these days click here.

11am Church Service Next Sunday will be at Hornton

’11am Village Service next Sunday 23 July will not be taking place here at St Ethelrdedas; rather all  Horley parishioners are cordially invited to join with Hornton for an 11am village service at Hornton parish church.’

David Kyle

Help the Campaign by our Local MP to Save Services at the Horton General

hands-off-horton-croppedVictoria Prentis, Member of Parliament for North Oxfordshire, is encouraging her constituents to take part in her campaign, #Banbury2JR, collecting information on journey times to the John Radcliffe Hospital (JR) in Oxford.

In encouraging constituents to take part in the campaign, Victoria commented: “Following the downgrade of the Horton maternity unit, I remain extremely concerned about travel times to the John Radcliffe. The journey can be so unpredictable and parking times must be taken into account. These variables need to be considered ahead of the consultation on NHS services in Oxfordshire. It would be brilliant if as many people as possible get involved in the campaign to give us a good indication of true journey times from Banbury.”

If you are travelling to the JR from the Banbury area, please fill out this survey

or print  this  form and post to:

Victoria Prentis MP, Heyford Park House, Upper Heyford, Bicester, OX25 5HD.

For more information about Victoria and her campaign, #Banbury2JR, click here.

Oh Come …. Carol Singing Tuesday 20th

Oh come, oh come…

moving-carol-singingand join in with our annual village carol singing in support of the Children’s Society.

The plan is to meet at the Old School at 6pm, sing carols around as much of the village as we can, with a stop at the Red Lion on the way and enjoying the generous hospitality of many of our villagers.

Supported by Horley Christmas Community Choir this promises to be a great evening, raising money for children who aren’t as lucky as ours and helping us to get even more into the spirit of Christmas.

More On Horley Fest Friday 21st …..

image1 (1)Friday 21st August – Camping pitching from 2:00, Live on the Frog stage, Oil Slick Fire and guests from 7:00pm. Saturday 22nd August – Kids fun and games from 1:00pm, Live on the Frog stage Big Ballosh and guests from 5:00pm, Camp fire at 12:00. Plus Bouncy castle, giant volley ball, 140ft water slide, sumo wrestling, Beach bar, BBQ and Love Shack disco … all for just £5

The Bells The Bells- Dates

horley fredJust so you know last Friday 24th July at 1930 to 1945 they rang the Quarter peal for Banbury Branch 90th Anniversary.

Coming up:

Saturday 1st Aug 1930 to 1945 – Quarter peal (Oxfordshire Ladies Guild)
Friday 14th Aug 1930 to 2100 – Practice
Sunday 23rd Aug 1500 to 1600 – Edgehill Ringers Afternoon Tea
Thursday 10 Sep 1930 to 2100 – Banbury Branch Practice
Saturday 24th Oct 1430 to 1600 –  Ringing Course
ALSO A REMINDER – No Yoga now until Wednesday 2nd September
For all the dates we are given see the Village Calendar

Summer Games and Open Evening – 17th July

Summer Games and open evening Friday 17th July at Horley Cricket Club 6.30pm.  Please come along and support our annual event, lots of fun for all, races, competitions, Tombola, BBQ and of course the bar will be open.