A Vanished Past – Book 5 ‘Horley – A Short History in One Invasion and Three Wars’

‘A Vanished Past’ by Clare Marchant is a series of volumes describing various aspects of village life in Horley throughout the 20th century. Book 5 is now available – see attached flyer for more details.

The Horley Christmas Market is back on Sat 27th November

Horley’s Candlelit Christmas Market is back again this year in St Etheldreda’s Church on Saturday 27th November from 4-6pm.  Lots of Christmassy stalls, mulled wine, delicious home made goodies and a great hamper raffle – what’s not to like!  

Pop up Pizza night at the Red Lion is back on Friday!

Pop up Pizza night at the Red Lion is back on Friday 12th November from 6pm to 9pm.
The kitchen will be set up in the beer garden, accessible through the side gates.
Take away or eat in at the pub.

Pizzas by JoJos Kitchen Kits of Banbury

Gluten free pizzas and vegan free cheese options are available.
Under 18s with their parents will be tolerated until 8pm 🙂

‘Act Naturally’ at Hornton Pavilion from 18th to 20th November

Hornton Amateur Drama Group are performing a comedy play called ‘Act Naturally’ at 7.30pm on 18th, 19th and 20th November at the Pavilion.

Ticket price is £10. Wine or lager can be pre-ordered, or bring your own drinks.

Contact Isabelle Harris on 01295 670304 to book tickets.

Ironstone Benefice – Administrative Assistant needed

The Ironstone Benefice which includes the parishes of Alkerton and Shenington, Balscote, Wroxton, Drayton, Hanwell, Horley and Hornton is keen to employ an administrative assistant for our Rector Alicia Baker.

In the first instance this will be for 3 hours a week with the possibility of extension. The hours can be flexible and will primarily involve duties of communication involving the continual updating of the a church near you website for each parish and keeping the village websites updated with Ironstone Benefice matters.

Hourly rate is £11+ depending on experience and qualifications. Please reply to rectorofironstone@gmail.com or just send an email if you would like an informal chat before applying.

Closing date for applications is Friday 26th November 2021.

Horley Open Gardens – Sunday 26th June 2022

Would you like to raise money for Katherine House Hospice by opening up your garden next Summer? If so please see the following notice from Anne Owen who, after a very successful event in 2019, is looking to organise it again in June next year.

If you are interested please contact Anne on: anneowen123@btinternet.com