Book Club Two Due to Launch Next Monday

Like to Join a village Book Club?

‘Christiane McGregor and Jen Cross are thinking about starting Book Club Two on the last Monday of the month from 7.30pm, the first evening being the 28th October at The Lawns in Wroxton Lane.

Very informal, wine and nibbles with a chance to talk about the genre of books we all would like to read and discuss. All welcome. Any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with Jen on 07484180105 or Christiane on 07949229712 or just come along on the 28th at 7.30pm’.

Jen Cross

Horley’s Dame Picks Her Favourite Desert Island Discs

Horley’s very special Dame, Glenys Kyle, (of Rowarth House opposite the church), appeared on Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs on Sunday, choosing 8 of her favourite discs and 1 luxury item with which she would chose to be cast away.

It is an illuminating programme, where Glenys (who is publicly known as Dame Glenys Stacey) talks about various experiences of her life from childhood through 40 years of public service, where her last post was as her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation.

To listen to Dame Glenys’ castaway interview on BBC Catch up and hear about the work which earned her a damehood (as well as her thwarted dalliance with T Rex!), click here.

Charity Quiz Raises Over £600!

Well done to the Ladies Guild who raised £623.75 for the charity Breast Cancer Now in the recent Family Charity Quiz.

A Big Thank You to everyone involved – including the organisation and the generous bidding for the auction prizes.

Congratulations to ‘The Apprentices’, the winning team!

Next Parish Council Meeting is on Thursday October 17th

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday October 17th in the Old School Room. The meeting is open to the public, and if anyone wishes to address the Council on any of the items on the agenda, please notify David Marriott on  0787 2930030 or email horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com before the meeting. Whilst there is no absolute right to do this, the Chairman has the authority to permit it if he chooses to do so.

The Agenda Items comprise:

  • Apologies for absence
  • Declaration of Interests
  • Minutes of the meeting held on 8th August
  • Matters arising
  • Appointment of a new Member of the Council
  • Finance : 2019/20 budget monitoring report to 30 September 2019
  • Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
  • County Highway matters
  • Planning Report
  • Assets of Community Value
  • Applications for charitable and other donations
  • Reports from External Organisations
  • Date of next meetings : Thursday 16th January 2020 – 7.30 pm
  • Any other urgent business 

For full details of items and reports see 19 10 17 Agenda

‘Girly Night’ Film Showing on Friday November 8th

There will be a special showing of ‘A Star is Born’ in aid of research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the Old School House on Friday November 8th. Prosecco on arrival, chilli and a good night’s entertainment all for a good cause!

Like to Join a Village Book Club?

Book Club Two

‘Christiane McGregor and Jen Cross are thinking about starting Book Club Two on the last Monday of the month from 7.30pm, the first evening being the 28th October at The Lawns in Wroxton Lane.

Very informal, wine and nibbles with a chance to talk about the genre of books we all would like to read and discuss. All welcome. Any questions do not hesitate to get in touch with Jen on 07484180105 or Christiane on 07949229712 or just come along on the 28th at 7.30pm’.

Jen Cross

Concert in Hornton Methodist Chapel on Sunday

Banbury Strings are coming to Hornton to give a special concert in the Methodist Chapel. There’s something for everyone in the programme – from Handel and Elgar to music from the Harry Potter films – and the tickets are only £5 from Julie Stanley on 01295 670507

All profits go to Katherine House Hospice and the Chapel. Full details below.