Famous faces at the Heseltine Gallery this Sunday: YOUR INVITATION

Visit the Heseltine Gallery at Chenderit School

If you’re looking for something special to do this Sunday, Mother’s Day, while the lunch is in the oven, why not bring mum and the family along to the Heseltine Gallery in Middleton Cheney: from 11am to 1pm we’ll be hosting the official opening of Donald MacLellan’s 25-year photographic retrospective show, featuring famous faces from stage, screen, politics and business.

Armed with a glass of wine, you can stroll through the array of photographic portraits that allow you to get up close and personal with the likes of Ewan McGregor, Naomie Harris (Moneypenny in Skyfall and Spectre), Benjamin Zephaniah and Sir Ian McKellen, to name but a few. And Banbury’s eminent photographer, Donald, will also be chatting with visitors and is always happy to pass on tips and ideas.

The Heseltine Gallery is at Chenderit School, Archery Road, OX17 2QR. It’s easy to find – just follow the signs once you get to Middleton Cheney. If you can’t make it on Sunday, the show continues every day till 25 March, 11am to 3pm – so pop along if you can. It’s all free, apart from one speaker event on 23 March in aid of the local library.

For more info click here.

Has anyone seen a blue and white budgie….

‘Our Blue and White Budgie escaped from our house today 7th March 2018 from 2 Lane Close. Please could anyone who spots her please phone. Mob: 075931177026 or Land line: 01295 738323’.

Many thanks

Nicola and Keith Strangwood

Annual Village Litter Pick is on Saturday March 17th

 Join the annual spring clean and help keep our village litter free!

The annual village litter pick will take place at 10.00 on the morning of Saturday 17 March.  Let’s make sure the village is clean and tidy when spring finally arrives!

Would volunteers please gather in front of the Red Lion. Protective gloves, picking equipment and sacks will be provided by Cherwell District Council.

Let’s keep Horley looking beautiful!

 

Blue and Brown Bin Collection Suspended Until Monday

Bin Collections suspended

‘Bin collections are suspended for Friday 2 March 2018 due to the snow and icy conditions. Residents are advised to take their bins back in and put them out for collection on Monday 5 March (assuming that conditions have improved and it is safe to do so). We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.’

(Source: Cherwell District Council Website)

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.