The Ironstone Chamber Music Festival is back again this year with concerts at 6:30pm on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September 2026, and an interactive children’s concert at 2:00pm on Saturday 12th September.
See below for more details and how to buy tickets. Early bird tickets are available before 15 August.
Katriona Jones writes:
I live in Horley and am a foundation governor at Bishop Carpenter School in North Newington. There are quite a few children from Horley who attend BCS and we are currently looking for new governors to join the team.
Are you interested in making a true difference where it really matters? Our schools are stronger when they’re supported by people from all walks of life. I’m a governor at Bishop Carpenter School in North Newington school and we are looking for more volunteers to join our board.
You don’t need to be an expert or have a background in education – training and support are provided. You just need to be willing to ask questions, listen and help guide the school strategically. Being a school governor has helped me grow personally and professionally. I’ve developed skills in strategic thinking, finance, accountability and teamwork, all while supporting a school that I care a great deal about. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact you can have on pupils, staff and the wider community.
If this sounds interesting, please feel free to contact me or the Head Teacher, Nikki Stevenson to find out more.‘
The relevant page of the Cherwell Planning Portal is here (application number: 26/00781/OUT).
Reminder to post any comments about this planning application before the closing date:
Please be aware that Trinity College has submitted a planning application to build up to 200 dwellings on the western side of the Warwick Road on fields between Banbury and Horley.
This proposed development is not included in the Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042 and is on a parcel of land which is part of the strategic gap intended to preserve the character of Banbury’s surrounding villages, including Horley.
Details of this application, together with a form to comment on and track the application, can be found on the Cherwell Planning Portal here under the application number: 26/00781/OUT. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. It is important that all comments are sent directly to Cherwell District Council before the closing date.
The Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at 7.00 pm on Thursday 21st May 2026.
David M. Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council
Agenda items:
3hs’s garden club chairman Mike Patching says:
We all have slots and spots in our borders, beds and green houses where we have run out of plants, so make a note of this possible solution:
The 3h’s garden club annual plant sale which runs from 10am (not a minute earlier!) to noon on SATURDAY 16th MAY at THE PAVILION, Hornton.
There you’ll find a wide range of top quality flower and veg’ plants, many of which have been commercially grown and donated to 3h’s for the sale, and many more that have been lovingly grown by members, but all are of high quality and a lot cheaper than you’ll buy them elsewhere. This event is our major fund raiser for our club so please try to come along and find the solution to your spare slots and spots. All very welcome.
3hs’s garden club chairman Mike Patching says:
We all have slots and spots in our borders, beds and green houses where we have run out of plants, so make a note of this possible solution:
The 3h’s garden club annual plant sale which runs from 10am (not a minute earlier!) to noon on SATURDAY 16th MAY at THE PAVILION, Hornton.
There you’ll find a wide range of top quality flower and veg’ plants, many of which have been commercially grown and donated to 3h’s for the sale, and many more that have been lovingly grown by members, but all are of high quality and a lot cheaper than you’ll buy them elsewhere. This event is our major fund raiser for our club so please try to come along and find the solution to your spare slots and spots. All very welcome.
Please be aware that Trinity College has submitted a planning application to build up to 200 dwellings on the western side of the Warwick Road on fields between Banbury and Horley.
This proposed development is not included in the Cherwell Local Plan Review 2042 and is on a parcel of land which is part of the strategic gap intended to preserve the character of Banbury’s surrounding villages, including Horley.
Details of this application, together with a form to comment on and track the application, can be found on the Cherwell Planning Portal here under the application number: 26/00781/OUT. The application deadline is 15 May 2026. It is important that all comments are sent directly to Cherwell District Council before the closing date.
Peter Robert Miers (Pete)
of Horley,
aged 95 years.
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on
Friday 3rd April 2026.
Dearly loved husband of Jean.
Dear Uncle and friend to many.
Service to take place at Banbury Crematorium on
Friday 1st May 2026 at 1pm.
No flowers by request.
Donations in lieu to Katharine House Hospice and Thames Valley Air Ambulance can be made on the Edd Frost website: Edd Frost and Daughters or at the service.
Peter Robert Miers (Pete), of Horley.
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 3rd April, aged 95 years.
Loving husband to Jean for 72 years.
Dear Uncle and friend to many.
Further details in due course.
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