Knit and Stitch

The Horleknit and stitchy ‘Knit and Stitch’ group has now been meeting for almost two years and in that time a number of crafts have been pursued, which resulted in  cosy, Finnish slipper socks, sweaters, cardigans, crochet work and patchwork quilting.

Our main project currently is the refurbishment of the three 40+-year-old kneelers, which are used in front of the main altar in our village church. Two are being worked on and the third is yet to be started.  The tapestry wool we use is very expensive and we are asking for small donations in order to buy more wool; any such would be greatly appreciated.

Why don’t you come along, bring your own work and join us? All skill levels from beginners to experts enjoy a pleasant evening where tips and practical help are exchanged.  We meet in the Old School on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7pm to 9pm.  There is a small charge of £2, which goes towards hiring the room, but if there are any young, school students who’d like to come along then there will be no charge.  For further details ring Sue Patching on 01295 730039.

The Smarties Challenge

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During Lent we at St Etheldreda’s are raising money for BYHP (Banbury Young Homelessness Project).
 
The challenge requires you to eat the contents of a tube of Smarties then fill the tube up with 20p coins (or 5p or 1p) and bring it to church on Easter Sunday (or give it to a member of the congregation).
 
We will provide you with the Smarties, just email or phone us (Lent starts on 14th February) and we will put a tube through your letter box.
 
Alternatively, if Smarties are not your thing, fill a bag for BYHP in Lent by putting items of foodstuffs (dry goods only) or toiletries in a bag and bring to church and we will deliver it.
 
Thank you in anticipation Horley.
 
Sue Ashdown 
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Next Parish Council Meeting – Thursday February 1st

The next Parish Council Meeting will take place at 7.30 on Thursday February 1st 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 on16 and 30 November 2017
  • Matters arising
  • Finance – 2017/18 Budget Monitoring Report to 31 December 2017
  • Land adjoining the Old Council Houses, Wroxton Lane
  • Planning Report 
  • Applications for charitable donations
  • Highway Matters and Kerbing at Church Lane
  • Notice Board
  • Reports from external organisations
  • Date of next meetings :
    •  Thursday April 12th 2018 at 7.00
  • Any other urgent business 

For full details of items and reports see 18 02 01 agenda

Parish Council Tidying Up the Village Saturday January 13th


“The parish council is looking to organise a working party to clear up the overgrown triangle of highway land opposite Horley Mill in Wroxton Lane.

The clear up will take place on Saturday 13 January starting at 10.00 am.  Assistance from anyone willing and able to lend a hand will be appreciated, and if you are planning come along, please would you let the council know by emailing the Parish Clerk, David Marriott, at horleyparishclerk@btinternet.com.”

David Marriott