Help the Campaign by our Local MP to Save Services at the Horton General

hands-off-horton-croppedVictoria Prentis, Member of Parliament for North Oxfordshire, is encouraging her constituents to take part in her campaign, #Banbury2JR, collecting information on journey times to the John Radcliffe Hospital (JR) in Oxford.

In encouraging constituents to take part in the campaign, Victoria commented: “Following the downgrade of the Horton maternity unit, I remain extremely concerned about travel times to the John Radcliffe. The journey can be so unpredictable and parking times must be taken into account. These variables need to be considered ahead of the consultation on NHS services in Oxfordshire. It would be brilliant if as many people as possible get involved in the campaign to give us a good indication of true journey times from Banbury.”

If you are travelling to the JR from the Banbury area, please fill out this survey

or print  this  form and post to:

Victoria Prentis MP, Heyford Park House, Upper Heyford, Bicester, OX25 5HD.

For more information about Victoria and her campaign, #Banbury2JR, click here.

‘Knit and Stitch’ starts again this Thursday…

knit-and-stitch[1]Come along and find out about the Church Kneeler restoration project

Knit & Stitch starts again this Thursday 12th January, at 7pm in the School Room.  All are welcome to come along with your knitting, sewing, mending etc.  We have a project underway for 2017 which is to restore the Church Altar Kneeler .

Anyone wishing to join in with this, either at the group or at home, please contact Alison Carr on 730102.

The first of the ‘The Horley Winter Talks’ is on January 13th 2017…

The Michael Hardinge Trust are holding the first of a series of fundraising talks at the Old School on Friday 13th January at 7.30. There will be a series of these talks throughout the winter by local people. The next one, ‘Digging up the Dead’ (see below) by Dr Druin Burch  will be on Friday March 3rd.

Any young person from the village who currently qualifies for a Michael Hardinge grant can attend free of charge.

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Oh Come …. Carol Singing Tuesday 20th

Oh come, oh come…

moving-carol-singingand join in with our annual village carol singing in support of the Children’s Society.

The plan is to meet at the Old School at 6pm, sing carols around as much of the village as we can, with a stop at the Red Lion on the way and enjoying the generous hospitality of many of our villagers.

Supported by Horley Christmas Community Choir this promises to be a great evening, raising money for children who aren’t as lucky as ours and helping us to get even more into the spirit of Christmas.

Horley Carol Service – This Sunday 18th

st-e-in-snow1.pngYes THIS Sunday be sure to go along to Horley’s Carol Service as its going to be a extra ordinarily packed one……

With the blessing of the crib, a wealth of favourite carols for audience participation supported by a choir, nativity narration and acting, a programme of readings, poems and music with two choirs, trumpets, bells, and of course a glass of something to keep you warm.

Produced by our amazingly spritely resident director Tessa Howell,  with musical direction provided by the very patience and talented David Kyle.

This  promises to be a very special start to Christmas 2016, so make sure you get there early to get a good seat for a 6pm start…….tidings of comfort and joy X

Also there is CAROL SINGING ROUND THE VILLAGE TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER, In support of the Children’s Society, meet at the Old School at 6pm

The first of the ‘The Horley Winter Talks’ to take place on January 13th 2017

The Michael Hardinge Trust are holding the first of a series of fundraising talks at the Old School on Friday 13th January at 7.30. There will be a series of these talks throughout the winter by local people – three others are earmarked and will cover such subjects as Oxfordshire History, Medical History and possibly life as a sub-mariner.

Any young person from the village who currently qualifies for a Michael Hardinge grant can attend free of charge.

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Village Alert: Look out for suspicious activity and check your security measures

Neighbourhood officers are asking residents in the villages immediately surrounding Banbury to check their security measures following a recent increase in house burglaries.

Five incidents have been reported in the last fortnight in the villages of Wroxton, Shutford, Cropredy, Upper Tadmarton and further, towards Chipping Norton. Officers making door-to-door enquiries believe that it’s possible that other attempts on nearby properties have also occurred but not been reported to police.

Any suspicious activity or individuals must be reported to 101 unless you are witnessing a crime in action when you should dial 999.

To see the full Alert click here

For more information and ideas on how to improve your home security see the poster on the Parish Council Notice Board.

 

The Christmas Lights are on at the Red Lion…!

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‘Big thanks to  Dave Taylor and Hadsham farm for another amazing Christmas tree outside the pub. It’s as wonderful as ever and very sparkly! Thank you!!!!’.

Natasha, the Red Lion

To see what’s on at the Red Lion over Christmas click here