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.

Notice of Vacancy on Horley Parish Council

There is a vacancy on Horley Parish Council due to the resignation of one of the current councillors. See details below from Clerk to the Council David Beck horleypc@gmail.com                                                

NOTICE OF VACANCY

IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

PARISH OF HORLEY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Kate Wythe has ceased to be a member of Horley Parish Council, and that a vacancy now exists in the office of Councillor for the said Parish Council.

In accordance with the Local Elections Rules an election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within 14 days after the date of this notice (i.e. no later than 5 December 2024), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Cherwell District Council, Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury OX15 4AA by TEN electors for the said Parish.

In the event that no such request is received by 5 December 2024 the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

Gordon Stewart

Returning Officer

Dated: 16 November 2024                                            

Horley Christmas Market – Saturday 23rd November

Don’t miss Horley’s Candlelit Christmas Market in St Etheldreda’s Church on

Saturday 23rd November from 4-6pm.

Lots of Christmassy stalls and games and a fabulous hamper raffle.

CPR & Defibrillator Training

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