This obituary was in the Banbury Guardian on 21st August, informing everyone about the celebratory service for Brenda being held in our church St. Etheldreda’s at 12:30 on Wednesday 3rd September. It is requested that no one wears black, or buys flowers and if anyone wants to make a donation then please do so either via the funeral directors or directly to Katharine House Hospice.
—————–Brenda and Tessa Backstage——————-
“Brenda was like the Queen of Horley”! said a teenager who had known Brenda all her life
Brenda played an active role in our village life, she was one of the founding members of Horley Footlights, the Parish Council Clerk, a regular (if not resident) host of the Progressive Dinner and so much much more.
This tribute is for her role since 2002 as stage manager for Horley Footlights, from the first ever production of “Mother Goose Rocks” in 2003 to the latest in 2013 of “Alice”. Brenda has been there back stage, front and centre, managing and curating props, costumes, publicity you name it Brenda was doing it. Over the years Brenda has supported the various directors, actors and crews of over 12 productions.
Brenda just got things done, she was what I call a “do-er”, nothing was too much trouble, she always found a way. Brenda loved to be in the thick of it, at rehearsals, finding props and costumes, backstage and of course socialising, she enjoyed using all her talents, of which she had many.
As the saying goes “the show must go on”, so it is a fitting tribute to pay Brenda on her final curtain call, to say thank you Brenda from all of us “Footlighters”, we will miss you Debra X
I too had the pleasure of joining Fiona on a “Herb Walk” around her garden, so interesting to learn about what I had thought were wild flowers (some call weeds) are actually herbs.
See below for Carlie’s post on attending another one of Fiona’s evenings.
Herb Walk and Lecture by Fiona Taylor at Hadsham Farm, Oxfordshire.
Congratulation to Dave and Natasha who celebrated their 10 year anniversary as the landlords of the Red Lion Pub on Sunday 3rd August.
It was a beautiful afternoon with a steel band playing, Dave’s disco, food, cake and of course a few drinks!
More to follow ….. meanwhile here’s to another 10 years !
Horley’s Safari Supper (aka Progressive Dinner)
Join us for a walking safari supper with excitement, exercise and adventure as you experience the “Big 5” wine and dine right here in Horley on Saturday 20th September:
Such a fun way to meet villagers, as you drink, walk and eat your way around Horley, you may even spot some local game!
Only £20 per person and one bottle of wine per couple for your 1st host, all proceeds go to St. Etheldreda Church. To secure your place (or be a host) call me Debra Fox 730980 or email me theboma@btinternet.com
Limited places so to avoid disappointment , let me know now:
Note: If only one person can come please let me know as we always have others who can go round with you
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