London Marathon – update

On Sunday 27th April, after months of training, Chris Marshall successfully completed  the London Marathon. Despite the warm weather, he finished in a very respectable 4 hours and 23 minutes.  He was running in memory of his grandmother Edna Seed who died in July last year. She was beautifully cared for in her last 3 weeks of life in Katharine House Hospice so Chris’s aim was to raise £2000 for this worthwhile charity. To date he has raised just over £3000 so thank you to everyone who donated – it has been really appreciated by Jan and Chris .

If anyone would still like to donate, his just giving page will be open for the next few weeks.

Chris Marshall’s fundraising page

Reminder: VE Day 80th Anniversary Breakfast – Next Sunday (4th May)

Don’t forget to book your tickets to secure your places for Horley’s VE Day 80th Anniversary Breakfast, organised by the Michael Hardinge Trust. (Booking in advance is essential.)

London Marathon – raising funds for Katharine House Hospice

Chris Marshall (Edna Seed’s grandson), is running the London Marathon this Sunday, 27th April, to raise much needed money for Katharine House Hospice, in memory of Edna. If you would like to make a donation, here is his Just Giving Page:

Chris Marshall’s fundraising page

‘Stay and Play’ group for babies and toddlers at Horley Old School

The baby and toddler group is continuing on Friday mornings – see below for latest dates.

Email: babygroup@ironstonebenefice.org for more information.

Horley Parish Council Meeting on Thurs 24th April 2025 at 7.30pm

A meeting of the Parish Council will be held in the Old Schoolrooms at:

 7.30 pm on Thursday 24th April 2025  

Notice of any items members of the public wished to be raised at the meeting should be sent at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to David M.Beck Clerk to Horley Parish Council – horleypc@gmail.com

Agenda items:

1) Apologies for absence
2) Declaration of Interests
3) Horley Parish Council Vacancy
4) Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th January 2025
5) Matters arising
6) Finance
– Bank Statement to 31st March 2025
– 2024/25 Budget Monitoring Report
– Assistance to the Michael Hardinge Trust
7) Relevant Correspondence
As received
Planning Applications received since last meeting
Planning Permissions received
Gigaclear update on proposed full fibre for the village
8) Parking issues at Wroxton Lane
Update/current position
9) Proposed Solar Farm – top of Banbury Lane
Update/current position
10) Vistry appeal – development Warwick Road
11) CDC Engagement Team – walk round village 8th January 2025
12) Dates of next Council meetings:
Currently:
15th May 2025 AGM (7pm) and Annual Parish Meeting/Village Groups (7:30pm)
24th July 2025
23rd October 2025
22nd January 2026
23rd April 2026
It is accepted extra meeting(s) may need to be called to discuss any outstanding matters when and if the situation is necessary
13) Any other urgent business

See: https://thehorleyviews.com/parish-council/meeting-minutes/

David Beck

Clerk to Horley Parish Council

horleypc@gmail.com or 0785 2998172

Save the date for this year’s progressive dinner – 28th June

Save the date for this year’s Horley Progressive Dinner: SATURDAY 28th JUNE

Always such a special evening in the Horley calendar. A perfect way to connect with neighbours and fellow villagers and a big part of what makes Horley such a special community.

Numbers increase every year and we would especially love to welcome those in the village who have never taken part before. Once you’ve joined us the first time you’ll never look back!

More details to follow.