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The Red Lion, Horley Named as One of the UK’s “best 200”
As seen in today’s Banbury Guardian following last weeks celebration our very own Dave and Natasha are declared to be one of the best 200 local pubs in the country by Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
What’s New – April
Yes its April…..
Our small but perfectly formed community can now boast both an award winning pub and cricket club in our village, congratulations to both.
This is our 92nd post, 55 pages, over 6500 views and 211 followers in various forms: email, blog, Facebook and Twitter. So “thehorleyviews” has definitely gone social, with each media having different levels of interaction, and with Facebook being the most active.
So what’s in store now the clocks have gone forward?
The calendar is filling up with lots of events over Easter and beyond, hese are some of them:
MAUNDY THURSDAY (2nd April)– after the success of the Palm Sunday Pilgrimage, there will be another one this Thursday, starting at 1.15 at Hanwell Church, walkingonto Drayton and Wroxton with a traditional Maundy Thursday washing of feet service. There will then be a Passover meal along the lines of the Jewish Seder in Shenington at 6.30 in the Church Hall. Followed by a Eucharist service in the Church at 7.30. If you would like to come to any or all of this, you are very welcome, please let the Reverend Dr. Hugh White know on 01869 347889.
Litter Pick Saturday 11th April
Keep the Horton General – 16th April.
St George’s Beer Festival 23-26th April
Remember to get your name down for this years Progressive Dinner – 27th June
Just in case you missed what Lucy put in the Banbury Guardian:
SEWING CIRCLE – Do you enjoy sewing at home? Soft furnishings or dressmaking? Would you like to extend your skills or share them with like-minded people in Horley? A sewing circle has been suggested which would be held once a month/ fortnight in the Old school. The organisers are looking at numbers and feasibility at the moment. If you would like to express an interest, please let Sue Patching know on 730039.
CRICKET –Thank you to everyone who came along and supported the registration evening at the Old School last week. A great number of juniors have already signed up, please remember that last year the Cricket Club didn’t have enough places so if you haven’t joined but would like to, get your forms back to Judith Beck in Horley as soon as possible. The first cricket practice is on Tuesday April 28.
PALM SUNDAY PILGRIMAGE was held last Sunday. Despite atrocious weather, a happy band of Pilgrims met in Alkerton for a short service and then made their way over to Hornton where they were served welcome refreshment at the Methodist Chapel. More joined on as the Pilgrimage continued to Horley where an eagerly received lunch was served up by Natasha in The Red Lion. Thoroughly refreshed, the pilgrims continued onto Hanwell with better weather in the afternoon. Many thanks to the Reverend Dr. Hugh White for organising this Pilgrimage. Despite the weather, everyone enjoyed the walk and especially the delicious lunch at the Red Lion.
DOG MESS – Dog mess is again becoming a problem in Horley, particularly on the bridleway off Hornton Lane heading eastwards as you go out of the village. Dog waste bags are available free of charge – please see Maureen Keenan in Lane Close. Everyone should pick up their dog waste – it is your responsibility! Let’s all keep the village clean, thank you.
BROWNIES – Hornton Brownies takes place every Monday evening from 5-6.30 in the Pavilion, Hornton. Liz Hirst needs more adult help, someone who she can call on occasionally and will look after the brownies. If you would be interested in helping please call Liz on 670125. Also if your child is interested in joining brownies, contact Liz because there are still places available.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – In the summer of 2015 A Midsummer Night’s Dream is being performed by children and adults of Horley. If your child would like to be in it please contact Tessa Howell as rehearsals are in full swing. To catch up with the practices going on at the moment, or missed rehearsals, contact Tessa on 738313.
Want to share anything or have any suggestions just email us at horleyviews@outlook.com.
Regards Di and Deb
It is Official The Red Lion, Horley Wins Pub of the Year!!!
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Branch Pub of the Year Winner is: The Red Lion, Horley.
We are very pleased to announce the results of the 2015 branch Pub of the Year contest. This year there were 8 finalists shortlisted, each of which featured real ale of the highest quality making the judging all the more difficult. Nevertheless, winners had to be selected. Thanks to all those who participated in the judging process.
This year’s winner is: The Red Lion, Horley.
Runner up : The Pear Tree Inn, Hook Norton.
Third place : The Bell, Adderbury.
Congratulations to all the finalists, especially to our top 3. Please keep a lookout on our website news for details of the forthcoming certificate presentations. 15/03/15
Don’t Forget – Annual Village Litter Pick – Saturday April 11th…
Help keep our village litter free by joining the annual spring clean!
This year’s annual litter pick will take place on Saturday 11 April. Volunteers are sought to help litter pick along the village’s roads and verges.
Volunteers are invited to meet at the junction of Banbury Lane, Wroxton Lane and Hornton Lane at 10.00 am on the 11th. Protective gloves, tabards and plastic sacks will be provided.
Palm Sunday Pilgrimage – Via The Red Lion
With Holy Week just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the Pilgrimage which will be taking place from Worcester to the Ironstone Benefice. On Palm Sunday, after a short service we will walk from Alketon to Hornton. The Pilgrims will leave after a short service starting at 9.45. When we reach Hornton ( at approx. 11.50) there will be a short service in St. John Baptist Church, followed by prayers in the Methodist Chapel. After that it will be a walk across the fields to Horley, with prayers at 1.20, followed by lunch in the Red Lion at 1.30. Feeling well rested, it’s onto Hanwell for Evensong at 3. You make take part in the whole walk, or just come along for parts of it. But please let The Reverend Hugh know if you intend to have lunch at The Red Lion as Natasha will need to know numbers.
This year Palm Sunday falls on March 29th.
Progressive Dinner Around Horley – 27th June
A date for your diary for this years Progressive Dinner (last year only aka Safari Supper).
This annual highlight of the Horley social calendar has come around a little earlier than last year – as we took note that it may be better to try and navigate between hosts in as much daylight as possible….
So 27th June is set as the date to once again showcase the culinary talents of various hosts around the village and to once again meet faces that you see regularly but never get the chance to speak to. For the uninitiated – we meet in the Red Lion, where for the exchange of £20 and a bottle of wine you will then receive the first of three envelopes detailing your journey around the village. Another two courses/houses await you – with the end destination back in the pub to discuss your expeditions. It’s great fun – and also has the added benefit of raising much needed funds for the church.
We are currently recruiting for both hosts and names of people who would like to attend – to put your name down or for further details please email Glenys at glenys_stacey@hotmail.com to put your name down or for further details
Read all about last years Reported sightings – Safari Supper.
See What’s New – March
Whaoooooooo #Spring has sprung!!!
The daffs and tulips are budding up nicely, and although it’s still very cold the sun is bursting through so it feels promising. I absolutely love this time of year, you notice everything, each new bud and change. Just like our website which is really starting to bloom with over 50 pages, 75 published posts and all included in the calendar. We’ve included useful links, a photo gallery and now have 181 people following the posts by email, blog, twitter and facebook.
When I started the newsfeed (blog) last August I knew we needed something to include all the village activity in between the quarterly printed editions of Horley Views. Little did I know how it was going to take off, especially when I was joined by Di Marriott. Now with Di running our new village website we have one online place for all our latest news, upcoming events and information.
So What’s New for March……
*New Page* for the RED LION also see the current and upcoming events:
- The Six Nations England Rugby matches up to 21st March
- Saint George’s Beer Festival from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 April, your chance to sample the 9 X Award Winning Real Ales both via Calendar. and on the Red lion page (scroll down)
*New Page* for the CHURCH with separate sub pages for:
- Ironstone Benefice – Lent Films- 2015 – Thursday nights from 26th February to 26th March
- Ironstone Chamber Music Festival 2015 – Dates are 11th, 12th and possibly 13th September
*New to * HORLEY GROUPS has new two additions Yoga Fusion and HHH Gardening Club .
Plus the long awaited 2015 production from Horley Footlights with the latest news and dates (1st to 4th July) A Midsummers Night Dream
The Latest News from Horley Footlights: 
Although we are still short of two men (anyone interested?), rehearsals for the summer production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” have started. So far, the fairies have learnt a dance and know what they are going to wear (!) and are now embarking on getting to grips with the music, under the inspired direction of David Kyle. The “Mechanicals” are practising being sillier than usual, and Oberon, Titania and Puck are already showing promise at being quixotic, feisty, and impish. At the time of writing, the Athenian Nobility have had one very productive rehearsal and I have high hopes for them– that is, if we can find the missing male lovers! Tessa Howell
HORLEY CORRESPONDENT – remember you can see what Lucy sends into the Banbury Guardian each week by looking here on a Monday, plus activities outside the village that you might be interested in.
CALENDAR – everything we are informed about (or notice) goes in it, remember to scroll down to find more information on the current and upcoming events like : Chipping Norton Literary Festival April 23rd-26th being promoted by our very own Jenny Smith.
Want to share anything or have any suggestions just email us at horleyviews@outlook.com.
Regards Di and Deb
Ironstone Benefice – Lent Films
Join us for a series of five films shown over Lent in the Old School, Horley. Starting from this Thursday 26th February through to Thursday 26th March. All five will beginning at 7pm with refreshments before the showings, then after each occasion there be an opportunity to discuss what we’ve seen in the Red Lion! …..more
The Seventh Seal, The Way, Heavens Above (Peter Sellers) ,Calvary , Of Gods and Men Ironstone Benefice – Lent Films.
The Red Lion, Horley – Real Ale Finalist North Oxon
Our very own Red Lion has been shortlisted again for the North Oxfordshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale CAMRA Pub of the Year 2015. Throughout February local branch members of the Campaign for Real Ale will be visiting and ranking the finalists.
Good Luck Dave and Natasha The Red Lion
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