Category Archives: Villagers

Ladies – Donate Your Old Bras…

Donate your old bras and help reduce sexual assaults on African women.

Louise Raper from Warriner School writes:

“Later this month (October) myself and two other students from the Warriner Sixth Form will be travelling to Uganda to take part in the Jinga International Youth Conference. Besides debating worldly issues in order to better understand each other’s culture, we will be visiting rural communities.

Currently we are in the process of gathering bras (as they are a sign of status and so reduce the likelihood of sexual assault) and football shirts/sports gear to take to Uganda, and would greatly appreciate any donations.

If you are in a positon to help us please do not hesitate to contact me by Monday 24th October at louise-raper@hotmail.co.uk – I will be more than happy to collect the items.

Thank you very much.”

Louise Raper

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Ladies – Donate Your Old Bras…

Donate your old bras and help reduce sexual assaults on African women.

Louise Raper from Warriner School writes:

“Later this month (October) myself and two other students from the Warriner Sixth Form will be travelling to Uganda to take part in the Jinga International Youth Conference. Besides debating worldly issues in order to better understand each other’s culture, we will be visiting rural communities.

Currently we are in the process of gathering bras (as they are a sign of status and so reduce the likelihood of sexual assault) and football shirts/sports gear to take to Uganda, and would greatly appreciate any donations.

If you are in a positon to help us please do not hesitate to contact me by Monday 24th October at louise-raper@hotmail.co.uk – I will be more than happy to collect the items.

Thank you very much.”

Louise Raper

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Ironstone Chamber Music Festival – thank you!

Ironstone ConcertsThe fifth Ironstone Chamber Music Festival took place last week-end. The musicians played 3 concerts, consisting of traditional and modern music, to practically full houses (churches!), culminating in Mendelssohn’s String Quintet, which received a standing ovation. None of this could have happened without the following people:-

Sue and Mike Patching, Vanessa and Julie (also Lottie and Joseph), John and Alison Tite, David Kyle, Margaret Condon, Helen and Tony Ellis, Graham Curd, Tim Allitt, Charles Cozens, Bob Barnwell and Edna Seed.

Many thanks to you all

Chris and Tessa

Ironstone Chamber Music Festival – Horley Concerts 2016

Ironstone ConcertsTickets are still available for concerts on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September

 

Friday 9th September 7.30 pm in St. Etheldreda’s
Music by Dvorak, Kodaly and Mozart

Saturday 10th September 12.30 pm in HANWELL CHURCH
Sonatas and Duets by Bach & a new work
Sandwich lunch at Moon & Sixpence following concert (please book ahead)

Saturday 10th September 7.30 pm in St Etheldreda’s
Music by Haydn, Mendelssohn and a new work

Post-concert Supper after evening concerts (book ahead please)

Sunday 11th September at 11.00 am
Mass by Mozart in St Etheldreda’s
All are welcome.

Tickets from 01295 738313

See full detail here http://www.ironstonechambermusic.com

Gary Fox

As most of you will have heard, Gary died unexpectedly from a heart attack on the morning of Wednesday 10th.

I take immense comfort from the fact that he knew I was with him and that it all happened quickly. I also know that both the incredible team of emergency paramedics and doctors, as well as myself did everything we could to try to save Gary. A team of 7 arrived very quickly in ambulances and by helicopter, providing emergency care for Gary at home and to the John Radcliff Hospital where he sadly passed away.

We have been overwhelmed by the love that the village has shown to us, from your messages, flowers, food and offers of help. In time we hope to be able to spend time with you, and take you up on these offers. It has really shown us what living in a community like ours is really about.

We have decided to have a private cremation and when we are able, will get together with small groups of friends and family to share our memories.

For now, we are looking forward to September when Grant gets married and Lauren starts her final year at University.

Thank you for your love and support

Debra x

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Anyone Missing A Tabby???

A rather nice Tabby Cat has been frequenting our garden and drive over the past 2 weeks. Unfortunately he has no collar or name tag and we are just concerned that he may be lost or even abandoned. We wondered if anyone knew anything about him?

Vivienne and Vic Smith, Church Lane

 

Complete This Survey To Help Keep Vital Services at The Horton General

Could you please spend a few minutes to complete survey link below. The Oxfordshire University Hospital Trust, has launched a on line survey, to establish what services are required at the Banbury Horton Hospital. They have only aimed this survey at the 900 or so OUHFT registered members, mostly elderly trust members.

We fear, that this survey is designed, to get the desired result, to back up their decision to downgrade the Horton, to a day case unit.

Keep The Horton General Group, are extending the survey to all the Horton catchment area users. You may be aware, that there are plans afoot, to once again downgrade, Consultant led Maternity/Children’s services/Special Care Baby Unit/Paediatrics/Obstetrics/ 24hr Children’s ward, at the Banbury Horton Hospital.

Please click on, and complete survey below, then please forward to your contacts list, asking that they also complete survey, and forward to their contacts list. (Local)

Thanking You. Keith Strangwood. Chairman KTHG.

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No ‘Knit and Stitch’ Now until 8th Sept

knit-and-stitch[1]Next meeting is on Thursday 8th September

As there is a referendum vote being held in the Old School this Thursday, this week’s ‘Knit and Stitch’ Group meeting is cancelled. There will then be a summer break before the next one.

Any questions, please contact Alison Carr  Tel. 01295 730102.