Christmas Services at Horley and Hanwell

There will be Christmas services in Horley on Sunday 22nd December (Nativity and Carols) and on Christmas Day (Family Communion). See below for details of all services in Horley and Hanwell this Christmas.

Bell ringers’ Carol Service at St Etheldreda’s Church on Saturday 7th December at 6pm.

Bell ringers from Banbury and around are having a Carol Service in St Etheldreda’s Church, Horley, this Saturday (7th December) at 6pm. Ringers from Horley and other towers around Banbury will be there to ring the bells from 5pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to hear the ringing and/or to join the service.

Village defibrillator at the Red Lion is working again

The new defibrillator has arrived, been commissioned and placed in the cabinet on the wall of the Red Lion Public House.

In case of emergency please ring 999.

Christingle Service at St Etheldreda’s Church this Sunday (1st December) at 5pm

‘We’re beginning to look forward to Christmas in Horley – with planning for our Annual Nativity & Carols service on December 22nd now under way.

This year,  at the beginning of the countdown to Christmas, we are also having a Christingle Service on Advent Sunday – 1st December. 

If you’ve never heard of  a ‘Christingle’, this is a simple, joyful service suitable for all members of the family, centring around a gift of an orange with a candle and sweets, used to explain the significance of the birth we are looking ahead to. 

Bring your children / mum / dad / grandparents – we’ll be taking a collection for the Children’s Society, a widely-respected charity which does brilliant work with children and teenagers who are in danger, have special needs, or who run away from abusive homes.’

I look forward to seeing you there,

Guy’

Christmas Presents for the Sunshine Centre

The Ironstone Benefice of eight churches has once again offered to provide Christmas presents for the children of The Sunshine  Centre in Banbury.

The Sunshine Centre was created to act as a hub for a range of family and childcare support services for the community in Bretch Hill and the surrounding area. It provides childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years, organises classes and courses for families in the community, and hosts a range of baby and toddler groups. It also partners with other organisations such as the NHS to provide weekly antenatal clinics.

Please could any presents donated be wrapped in Christmas paper and labelled stating the age of the child (0-5 years) that they would be best suited to.  Please don’t spend more than £5 to £10 per present.

If you would like to contribute, please bring presents to one of the services at St Etheldreda’s on Sunday 1st December (the 11am morning service or the 5pm Christingle service) – or give to either of the clergy (Alicia or Guy).

Thank you from the staff and children of The Sunshine Centre.

Reminder – Horley Christmas Market tomorrow (23rd November)

Don’t miss Horley’s Candlelit Christmas Market in St Etheldreda’s Church tomorrow 4pm to 6pm

Craft and gift stalls include: locally made honey, gin and chocolate; pictures, mugs, cards, calendars, knitting, crochet, jewellery & key rings.

And lots more including mulled wine and a fabulous hamper raffle – see below:

Village defibrillator is out of action

The village defibrillator at the Red Lion Public House is currently out of action.

After 10+ years the village De-Fib has developed irreparable faults with its AEDs.

The Parish Council is urgently seeking a replacement.

In the meantime, in case of emergency please ring 999.

Reminder: CPR & Defibrillator Training

There are still a few places available on the CPR and de-fib training next Monday. Details of how to book a place are below.

As you are probably aware, the village defibrillator is situated on the wall outside the Red Lion Public House. 

The Parish Council has arranged for some CPR and De-Fib training as follows:

Monday November 25th 2024 7pm to 9pm

The Old Schoolrooms, Horley

The training will include demonstrations and hands-on experience with a notice of attendance included. The evening is free, but any donations can be made to the South Central Ambulance Service who are arranging the training.

Spaces on the training course are limited, so if you wish to book a space please let Parish Clerk David Beck know as soon as possible: email  horleypc@gmail.com or tel 0785 2998172. Please include your own email address (for communication purposes – details will not be kept after the event).

Remember the quicker CPR is done the more chance of survival!

If you require any further details please contact David Beck, Horley Parish Clerk

Thefts From Outbuildings and Garden Sheds

Be on the lookout for suspicious activity 

There have been a number of break-ins / attempted break-ins to outbuildings and garden sheds in the village recently,  particularly to properties on Hornton Lane.  Please be aware, and try to keep you property as secure as possible.