It is Official The Red Lion, Horley Wins Pub of the Year!!!

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North Oxfordshire noxoncamraBranch Pub of the Year Winner is: The Red Lion, Horley.

We are very pleased to announce the results of the 2015 branch Pub of the Year contest.  This year there were 8 finalists shortlisted, each of which featured real ale of the highest quality making the judging all the more difficult.  Nevertheless, winners had to be selected. Thanks to all those who participated in the judging process.
This year’s winner is: The Red Lion, Horley.
Runner up : The Pear Tree Inn, Hook Norton.
Third place : The Bell, Adderbury.
Congratulations to all the finalists, especially to our top 3. Please keep a lookout on our website news for details of the forthcoming certificate presentations.  15/03/15

Don’t Forget – Annual Village Litter Pick – Saturday April 11th…

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litter-150x150Help keep our village litter free by joining the annual spring clean!

This year’s annual litter pick will take place on Saturday 11 April.  Volunteers are sought to help litter pick along the village’s roads and verges.

Volunteers are invited to meet at the junction of Banbury Lane, Wroxton Lane and Hornton Lane at 10.00 am on the 11th.  Protective gloves, tabards and plastic sacks will be provided.

Horley Features in Cricketworld.com

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hccHorley Cricket Club is a vibrant and progressive village club in North Oxfordshire. Having joined the Cherwell League from the OCA League in 2012 the Club has gone from strength-to-strength receiving the Peter Baker Trophy for Club of the Year in 2012 and 2014. The two Saturday XI’s and the Sunday XI are fed from the prosperous Youth section that coaches 70 kids every Tuesday and Wednesday. Such is the quality of Youth coaching that the Club was awarded ECB Clubmark in 2014. – See more at: http://www.cricketworld.com/horley-cricket-club/40402.htm

Palm Sunday Pilgrimage – Via The Red Lion

palm With Holy Week just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the Pilgrimage which will be taking place from  Worcester to the Ironstone Benefice.  On Palm Sunday, after a short service we will walk from Alketon to Hornton. The Pilgrims will leave after a short service starting at 9.45. When we reach Hornton ( at approx.  11.50) there will be a short service in St. John Baptist Church, followed by prayers in the Methodist Chapel. After that it will be a walk across the fields to Horley, with prayers at 1.20, followed by lunch in the Red Lion at 1.30. Feeling well rested, it’s onto Hanwell for Evensong at 3. You make take part in the whole walk, or just come along for parts of it. But please let The Reverend Hugh know if you intend to have lunch at The Red Lion as Natasha will need to know numbers.

This year Palm Sunday falls on March 29th.

HanFest – 6 & 7 June 2015

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hanfestOxfordshire’s newest art, music & cultural festival – HanFest is taking place on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June 2015 – St Peter’s Church Hanwell home of the first HanFest

Want to get involved in HanFest?

A two day Art Exhibition and Concert in Hanwell, North Oxfordshire, like to be a part of it and get involved please email : HanFestOXON@gmail.com

We are now accepting applications for artists to exhibit work at this year’s HanFest! For an information pack and a copy of the application form please email HanFestOXON@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/HanFestOXON/timeline

The Moon & Sixpence, Hanwell Hanwell Community Observatory The Inn at Farnborough BEST WESTERN PLUS Wroxton House Hotel Banbury Town Council Events Castle Inn Edge hill

Progressive Dinner Around Horley – 27th June

progressive_dinnerA date for your diary for this years Progressive Dinner (last year only aka Safari Supper).

This annual highlight of the Horley social calendar has come around a little earlier than last year – as we took note that it may be better to try and navigate between hosts in as much daylight as possible….

So 27th June is set as the date to once again showcase the culinary talents of various hosts around the village and to once again meet faces that you see regularly but never get the chance to speak to. For the uninitiated – we meet in the Red Lion, where for the exchange of £20 and a bottle of wine you will then receive the first of three envelopes detailing your journey around the village.  Another two courses/houses await you – with the end destination back in the pub to discuss your expeditions.  It’s great fun – and also has the added benefit of raising much needed funds for the church.

We are currently recruiting for both hosts and names of people who would like to attend – to put your name down or for further details please email Glenys at glenys_stacey@hotmail.com  to put your name down or for further details

Read all about last years Reported sightings – Safari Supper.

Alert: Theft From Vehicles – Gt. Bourton & Hanwell

Theft From Vehicles – Great Bourton & Hanwell 09/03/2015

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Theft from a vehicle in Crow Lane, Great Bourton on Thursday 5th March, 1100hrs and another theft from a vehicle from the car-park of St Peters Church, Hanwell Village on Saturday 7th March around 1300hrs. On both occasions nobody was seen.

Please alert neighbours and remain extra vigilant.  If you saw anything suspicious or have any information please telephone PCSO Louise Beaumont, Banbury Rural Police Team on 101.

New Season Cricket Update

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View from Spring FieldIt is a beautiful day as I write of the season to come and soon we will be back at the Cricket ground for the summer. Cricket comes round very quickly after Christmas and our planning is well under way – machinery is being repaired thoughts are turning to our working party weekend on the 28-29 March and then the cricket season begins at the end of April.

At our AGM in November the club voted for Dave Taylor to remain as 1st Team Captain, Julian Wright stood down as 2nd Team Captain, and Mark Tubb was asked to take on the role having been vice for the past few years, Dave Eaton has taken over as Sunday Captain. Julian now takes on the role of Club Captain and we wish them all well for the coming season.

Our season starts on Saturday 25th April with both teams playing Cropredy home and away in friendly matches – the first team playing at home. The following Sunday May 3rd we play Great Tew in our first venture into the Village Cup – a knockout competition which ends up with a day at Lords for the finalists. We then host the England Deaf cricket team on the Monday 4th May, this is a great honour for the club and a day we are all looking forward to.

The League then starts in earnest on Saturday 9 May with the first team hosting Bicester & North Oxford at home and the second team travel to Didcot.

Our plans for the new pavilion are progressing and we will continue to keep you informed and updated when we are in a position to do so.

There will be lots more fund raising events this year ; Quiz night early in the season, Family games evening – normally the last day of the school year, Race night

All our events and fixtures are on our website www.horleycc.co.uk or via our Cricket Club page or in the calendar on our village website thehorleyviews.com  and we look forward to seeing you all soon when the weather is as bright as today but warmer!

Kind regards Judith Beck

Tel: 07816 134708 email: Judith_17@btinternet.com

HCCDates for the Diary

Friday 27th March – Meet & Greet Player registration 7.00 – 9.00, a very popular evening when we all catch up with each other over supper which this year will be Chilli – meat and vegetarian – the cost for the Supper is £5 per adult £3 per child. Registration will be for both Senior and Junior players more details will be on our website shortly.

Saturday & Sunday 28th & 29th March – Working weekend in association with Nat West who sponsor this event – anyone is welcome to come and help as we get the ground and pavilion ready for the summer – 11am onwards

 Monday 4th May – England ‘A’ hearing impaired squad – we are proud to be hosting this team for the day, this is a unique occasion and spectators are welcome to come and watch.

 Saturday 24th October – Dinner Dance at Bloxham School.

Keep the Horton General – Important Event – 16th April

“Your opportunity to question perspective parliamentary candidates on their intentions for the future of the NHS and the Horton General in particular” 

Keith Strangwood, Chairman Keep The Horton General, Lane Close,  Horley

Dear Horley Views

As a long standing resident of Horley, in Lane Close, and the Current Chairman of the “Keep The Horton General Group” , a group that has been active, in one form or another for over 50 yrs, to monitor changes, and defend against threats, to our beloved Horton Hospital. I ask if the Horley Views would publicise a open to the public event, that the KTHG has arranged at St Marys Church, 16th April 2015, 6pm-9pm. Attendees welcome at any time, to question the 5 prospective Parliamentary candidates who have all confirmed their attendance and that they will be standing at this Mays General election, as our next possible member of parliament for the Banbury constituency. The purpose of the Hustings is; the future of our NHS and in particular, the Banbury Horton Hospitals future, which they are there to answer questions. All welcome to attend and question our future MP.

Keith Strangwood, Chairman KTHG, Lane Close,  Horley – 07740599736

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handsoffimageKeep the Horton General is pleased to announce that all five candidates in the forthcoming General Election have confirmed their participation in the Hustings meeting arranged for Thursday 16 April 2015.  It will be held in St Mary’s Church, Banbury between 6-9.30pm.  

The only subjects for debate are the candidate’s parties’ plans for the NHS and how they would affect the Horton.  The participants are Dickie Bird UKIP, Ian Middleton Green Party, Roseanne Edwards National Health Action Party, Sean Woodcock Labour and Victoria Prentice Conservative. 

The format of the evening will be as follows:-
1. Every candidate has five minutes to address the meeting
2. Every candidate has five minutes to question other candidates
3. Interval of 20 minutes
4. Questions from the public

The evening will be chaired by Anita Higham, OBE. Keith Strangwood, KTHG chairman, will welcome the candidates and public at 6pm when he looks forward to an evening of informative debate on the Horton General Hospital and the NHS.

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For more details contact Chairman:
Keith Strangwood tel: 077405 99736 email: nkarnia@aol.com
www.keepthehortongeneral.org