Two events this Remembrance Sunday 8th November:
In the morning at 10:55 a Remembrance Church Service will take place in St. Peters Church, Hanwell. Then in the afternoon from 2:00 a full peal will be rung in St. Etheldreda’s Church, Horley
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What’s On – November
Horley’s Christmas Market
Our fabulous candlelit Christmas Market is being held in St. Etheldreda’s Church on Saturday November 28th between 5 and 7pm. Thanks again to the Ladies Guild (and their little helpers) there are some lovely stalls booked, including home made produce, Christmas decorations, mulled wine and mince pies and of course, Father Christmas and his Chief Elf will be in their grotto loaded down with presents.
Wonder if we will have Horley’s very own wandering minstrels to accompany us throughout the evening to help prepare for Christmas and get into the festival spirit??? See Pictures from last year
Horley Bell Ringers
On Remembrance Sunday 8th November a full peal will be rung between 14.00 and 17.00. The band are experts so it should be high quality ringing.
What’s a peal…..?
A peal is when more than 5000 ‘changes’ are rung continuously and usually lasts about two and three quarter hours. A ‘change’ is when the order of the bells is changed, so for example instead of ringing bells 1-2-3-4-5-6 in turn (called rounds), the order might become 2-1-3–4-5-6. This is one ‘change’). On six bells as we have in Horley, 720 different changes are possible, so to achieve the necessary number of changes for a peal, the 720 changes will be rung seven times, each time in a different way. As you can imagine, this requires great concentration and skill as there are no rests, breaks or swapping over ringers during the peal.
Then there is a Horley practice on Friday 13th Nov from 7.30pm to 9pm and the Banbury Branch practice on Thurs 10th Dec from 7.30pm to 9pm
A Vanished Past:
Hope your enjoying this glimpse into Horley’s past? Some aspects have really changed and yet there is something enduring about our village community that still prevails today. I have worked with Clare Marchant to “look inside” her book(s) and share an overview of the contents, contributors and the stories of life in Horley earlier in the last century. Posted so far are:
- A Vanished Past – What’s in the Volumes?
- A Vanished Past Vol.1 – Who Has Contributed, Who’s Missing ?
- A Vanished Past Vol 2 – Who Has Contributed?
- A Vanished Past – Introduction
Next we will look at the change during this period, the decline and regeneration, and take a “now and then” view. There will be some stories of those that lived and worked in Horley in jobs such as a Cowman, a Oilman and a Farm Labourer. There will be a story by Clare’s sister that she wrote for her children about her life growing up here, a story of a couple who lived in Chapel Cottage and a actor of West End and movie fame.
Remember this is just a glimpse there is so much more, what a wonderful present it would be for Christmas, order now to avoid disappointment.
These extracts as from A Vanished Past (Vol 1 & 2), each Volume is £15 +P&P or you can buy both for £33 incl. p&p. They are available directly from Clare , Shaftesbury House, 15 Circus Street, Greenwich, London SE10 8SN or marchantclare@hotmail or call on 020 8858 8529. Cheques payable
Ironstone Benefice Horley Events
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With Advent these days swamped by Christmas and its busyness we thought we’d try something a bit Adventish in the weeks before Advent officially begins. We have three occasions of rather different kinds but all, we hope, helping towards a proper preparation for Christ’s coming at Christmas and his coming at the end of time in judgement.
- Monday 9th there will be a session on Varieties of Prayer led by the Associate Vicar;
- Monday 16th the Revd Geoff van der Weegen, Prior of the Order of Anglican Cistercians, will consider with us Pieter Brueghel the Elder’s painting The Census at Bethlehem;
- Monday 23rd Karen Fairfax-Cholmeley, a member of Kairos Britain, which works for a just peace for Palestine, will talk about the organisation and the Palestinian situation.
All taking place in the Old School, Horley in November. starting at 7.30pm. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. All good wishes, Hugh
And there’s more……
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All events that we are told about or pick up from Lucy’s submission go on to our calendar page, so if in doubt check it out, and as suggested if you don’t want to miss anything you can synchronise with your own calendar. You can also see what Lucy submits to the Banbury Guardian,
The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Thursday November 12th at 7.30 in the Old School House. See the Parish Council minutes for information and remember to check the Notice Board page for general information you maybe interested in.
You can see all the photos on and off stage from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (these can be found in Horley Footlights, under Groups), can’t believe it’s over a month since we did this.
The header photo is courtesy of Fiona Taylor and shared via Facebook, if you have any you would like to share you can always email them to horleyviews@outlook.com.
We really enjoy feedback, did you see “What a Wonderful Village Life” , do you have any ideas, information or memories that you would like to share?
Looking forward to hearing from you …….. Di (Marriot) & Deb (Fox)
What’s Coming Next Week – 12th October
Due to a last minute surge in events we thought you might like to see what’s on next week and also remind you that you can sync your calendar with Horley Views , so that you will never miss a reminder of what’s on. Remember if you have a event or something you want to promote just email us at horleyviews@outlook.com or point us to the online resource you would like to share, and please let’s us know how you got on, just like Tash and Dave did at the Harvest Auction. Regards Deb
JUDAISM IN BRITAIN TODAY – On Monday the 12th of October we are delighted to have secured Penny Faust from the Oxford Synagogue she is coming to outline aspects of Jewish Life . Penny did research in child psychology before stopping to have 4 children and then went into broadcasting/journalism including being a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4’s – Thought for the Day for 12 years and to World Service religious broadcasting. She has also worked in education and currently contributes to the Oxford Mail on an ad hoc basis. This event will be held at St John the Baptist Church Hornton, at 7.30pm and refreshments will be on offer beforehand and during the interval, as they were in Wroxton. So please do come along as the Church can seat 114 people and this will be a fascinating insightful evening.
3H’s GARDENING CLUB – On Tuesday 13th October at 7:30pm in the Pavilion at Hornton there will be a slide show and talk given by Howard Drury, a Lincolnshire Lad, trained Edinburgh Botanics, 610 Gardening Programmes for Central TV Gardener and gives talks on almost 100 subjects and also into computers! The topic is a surprise, always informative and entertaining as he is a regular presenter at the club. All welcome Thanks Brian A
BELL RINGING PRACTICE – Friday 16th Oct from 1815 to 1945 – practice in St Etheldreda’s Church Horley
IRONSTONE BENEFICE CAFE CHURCH – Sunday 18th October – St Etheldreda’s Church Horley , 10:30am Harvest around the world, Refreshments and activities for all ages
What’s New – October 2015
Lunar Eclipse ~ Super Blood Moon Photo credit: Richard Bord/AFP/Getty Images
Did you get up early on Monday morning (28th September) to see the Super Blood Moon eclipse, Hanwell Observatory estimated it would be best seen at 03:47am BST when the moon should appear red due to light bent by the earth’s atmosphere.
Harvest Festival – two events this week the first on Friday (tomorrow) 2nd October 7:00pm at The Red Lion and sees the return of the ever popular Harvest Festival Auction. Please either drop off your produce or bring it with you at 7:00.
Then this Sunday October 4, 11:00 at St. Ethedreda’s Church a traditional Harvest Holy Communion.
A Vanished Past – Clare Marchant has kindly agreed to let us take a “look inside” her two books to share some photo’s and excerpts. Here are two emails we’ve received from former Horleyites ….
“I have been very fortunate in getting the first two issues of this wonderful account of life in Horley. Memories came flooding back and I cannot thank Clare enough for all the time, effort and dedication she gave to this huge project. Eagerly awaiting volumes three and four! Read and Enjoy! Gratefully, Pat Hassan-Jan (the daughter of Vic and Lucy Shawyer of Box Cottage)”
Hi Debra, Thank you for replying to my email and yes, of course, it’s quite o.k. for you to include my email in the October update. Although I have not visited Horley in a number of years I am always very happy to see photographs of the village and read all the events taking place. I must say I think the people who now live there are exceptionally lucky to have such a wonderful calendar of events. I hope to be in the Banbury area in the early part of October and, time permitting, I will certainly come through Horley and look at the houses which have been built in the field (Astells) behind the house where I once lived. I am in touch with Clare and spent a lovely time with her recently and also met up with Shan after a very long time (1965) it was such a good feeling. Looking forward to reading the October update! With best wishes Pat (the daughter of Vic and Lucy Shawyer of Box Cottage)”You can buy them directly from Clare by sending your address and cheque made payable to Clare Marchant to 15 Circus Street, London SE10 8SN. Each book is £15, Post & Packing is £3 whether you buy one or both.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Took place in our magical church last weekend, and was the most spectacular production so far. In addition to the “5 Reasons” each and every actor played their parts brilliantly, the feedback from each of the audiences was that they were amazed at how highly entertaining and professional it was. Full credit goes to Tessa Howell for her brilliant creativity in reducing this play to its pure essence and re-imagining it here in our church. Tessa adapted the script and had been struggling to recruit the cast for over a year. It was also no mean feat managing the scheduling of the rehearsals ; only on the final dress rehearsal the did she have a full cast!
Tessa always encouraged the cast to do their best and although you will probably find this hard to believe she did on occasion even shout at them, ensuring they played their role to their full potential. Tessa paid special thanks to David Kyle for his musical contribution and to Mike Patching for all his help with the stage, music and lighting. She says this is her last production and what a high to end on….. however we have a feeling that our sprite-like, inexhaustible and incorrigible director may be persuaded to do another small adult production, never say never – “Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
Reminder: The Parish Council pages are frequently updated; see the Notice Board for items that are sent to the Parish Clerk that may be of interest; see Planning for applications that are received and those decided. Also due to the transparency requirements all Parish Council Meetings agendas are published in advance and then the resulting meeting minutes are posted.
Also remember you can always see what Lucy submits to the Banbury Guardian, these pages are updated regularly as are the photo’s and headers. I’ve started to include photo’s of Horley Views from Facebook and if you have any you would like to share you can always email them to horleyviews@outlook.com . We really enjoy getting your feedback and are delighted to include your ideas, information or memories in fact anything that you would like to share.
So let us know…….. Di (Marriot) & Deb (Fox)
Last Performance, Last Chance, Today 2:00……..
Last performance today at 2:00, last chance to see Tessa’s last production! It’s spectacular and funny, there are few seats available (tickets on the door), so please join us and help make this performance one to remember.
“Lord, what fools these mortals be”
A Midsummers Nights Dream
A Horley Footlights Production
What’s the Story, Who’s Doing What to Whom?
A sneak peak synopsis of “A Midsummers Night’s Dream”
The action is based in a wood near Athens
(aka St.Etheldreda’s Church, Horley).
Cast and their Characters – The Court of Athens: Tim Allitt – Theseus, Sarah Allitt – Hippolyta, David Foreman – Egeus, Chris Howell – Philostrate, Sue Patching – Servant. The Lovers: Carlie Lee – Hermia, Tanja Miles – Helena, Joseph Turner – Lysander, Hal Wallis – Demetrius. The Mechanicals: Julian Wright – Nick Bottom, David Foreman – Peter Quince, Jack Curd – Francis Flute, Sue Keenan –Tom Snout, William Hamer – Robin Starveling, Martin Hamer – Snug. Fairyland: Johnny Lynn – Oberon, Charlotte Curd – Puck, Debra Fox – Titania, Fairies and Indian Child, Millie Gamage and Lucy Hamer – Gate Keepers
Act 1 Overture and Prologue – Fairies flit about the woods and Titania takes the Indian orphan child to Fairyland. Members of the court of Athens are introduced.
Scene 1: Theseus is looking forward to his wedding day and wonders how they will pass the time until then. He sends Philostrate off to organise some entertainment. Egeus enters, complaining that his daughter, Hermia, refuses to marry Demetrius and has been seduced by Lysander. He claims his right as a father to either send Hermia to a convent or have her killed, if she does not marry Demetrius. Theseus takes Egeus’ side and agrees with his wishes. Hippolyta is appalled at this show of male chauvinism and storms out followed by Theseus, Egeus, Demetrius and Helena. Hermia and Lysander are left to mourn their fate until Lysander suggests they elope to the woods. This idea cheers them up just as Helena arrives back on the scene. She bemoans the fact that she cannot win the love of Demetrius, because he loves Hermia and asks what she should do about it. Lysander and Hermia confess that they are going to elope and say their goodbyes. Helena decides to tell Demetrius about the elopement to try and win his favour and, she, too, follows them to the woods.
Scene 2: A group of workers, called The Mechanicals, (because they work with machines), meet to plan a play they might perform for Theseus and Hippolyta on their wedding day. Peter Quince, the director, assigns them their roles and hands out scripts. Bottom wants to play all the parts!
Scene 3: The fairies play and dance. Puck arrives to tell them that Oberon is close by and warns them to keep out of his way because he has quarrelled with Titania, (over an Indian child who they both want) and is in a rage! Oberon and Titania arrive and continue their quarrel. Titania flounces off and Oberon vows he will punish her. He sends Puck off to get a magic herb which will make Titania fall in love with the first person or thing she sees. Oberon hides when Demetrius enters, followed by Helena who throws herself on him, much to his annoyance. They run off and Puck arrives with the magic herb. Oberon explains how he will find Titania asleep and use the juice of the herb to bewitch her. He also gives some of it to Puck, telling him to find a young man (Demetrius) and use the magic to make him fall in love with the young lady (Helena) for whom he feels sorry.
Scene 4: The fairies sing Titania to sleep. Oberon squeezes the juice of the magic herb onto her eyes. Lysander and Hermia enter and find they are lost. They decide to spend the night in the wood. Hermia lays down the rules of where they are to sleep, much to Lysander’s disappointment. Puck enters, and seeing Lysander and Hermia asleep, thinks they are Demetrius and Helena and so uses the magic on the wrong man. Helena is still chasing Demetrius, but stopping to get her breath, notices Lysander asleep. She wakes him and he immediately falls in love with her. Helena, is alarmed at the turn of events and thinking he is mocking her runs away. Besotted, he follows her. Hermia wakes up having had a nightmare and, finding Lysander gone, rushes off to try to find him.
Scene 5: The mechanicals rehearse their play, watched by Puck who changes Bottom into a donkey. This frightens all the others and they run away in alarm. Bottom sings to cheer himself up which wakes Titania who, of course, falls madly in love with him. She summons her fairies to attend to him and orders them to lead him to her bower.
Interval, then Act 2
Scene 1: Oberon and Puck meet to discuss how the plans are going. Demetrius enters with Hermia who is threatening him, because she thinks he has killed Lysander. Puck realizes that he has used the magic on the wrong man and is reprimanded by Oberon for the mistake. He makes Demetrius fall asleep and commands Puck to find Helena and bring her to the sleeping Demetrius. He then squeezes the magic juice on Demetrius. Puck returns with Helena, followed by a love-sick Lysander. Demetrius wakes and seeing Helena, he also falls madly in love with her. Rather than being delighted, Helena believes that Demetrius and Lysander have joined forces to make fun of her. Hermia arrives delighted to have at last found Lysander, only to be brushed aside in Helena’s favour. Helena believes Hermia has joined in the game of mockery and the girls start to squabble, while Lysander and Demetrius are fighting over Helena. The girls start to fight in earnest and have to be separated by the men, before they continue with their own fight. Oberon blames Puck for all the mess and muddle and Puck complains that it’s not his fault. Oberon tells him to lead the lovers through the wood until they fall asleep exhausted. Puck must then repair the damage he has done, which he duly does.
Scene 2: The fairies settle Titania and Bottom to sleep. Oberon and Puck watch and Oberon tells Puck that he has made it up with Titania and removes the spell. Puck changes Bottom back to himself. Titania wakes and tells Oberon about the weird dream she has just had. They dance and go happily together to Fairyland. Bottom wakes and goes off to find the other Mechanicals.
Scene 3: It is the morning of the wedding. Theseus, Hippolyta and Egeus are taking a walk when they are surprised to find the four lovers asleep. Theseus wakes them and inexplicably all their differences seem to be resolved. Theseus revokes his promise of support to Egeus, and they all go merrily away to prepare for the weddings.
Scene 4: The Mechanicals meet sadly to discuss the missed opportunity to do a play, when Bottom arrives to tell them that the play is to go ahead and they all hurry away to get ready for the performance.
Scene 5: Theseus and Hippolyta are married, together with Hermia and Lysander, and Helena and Demetrius. They need an entertainment to occupy them before they go to bed, so Philostrate reluctantly calls the Mechanicals to perform their play of “Pyramus and Thisbe”. The actors do their best, but it is a sorry affair, ending with a somewhat inept dance. The wedding party, by now rather drunk, are happy enough and retire to bed at midnight.
Scene 6: Puck evokes the spirits of the night and as dawn breaks, Oberon, Titania and the fairies sing and dance by way of a blessing on the three newly married couples. Puck has the final word, which is to say that the whole thing has been a dream!
Cast:
Court of Athens: Tim Allitt – Theseus, Sarah Allitt – Hippolyta, David Foreman – Egeus, Chris Howell – Philostrate, Sue Patching – Servant,
The Lovers: Carlie Lee – Hermia, Tanja Miles – Helena, Joseph Turner – Lysander, Hal Wallis – Demetrius
The Mechanicals: Julian Wright – Nick Bottom, David Foreman – Peter Quince, Jack Curd – Francis Flute, Sue Keenan -Tom Snout, William Hamer – Robin Starveling, Martin Hamer – Snug
Fairyland: Johnny Lynn – Oberon, Charlotte Curd – Puck, Debra Fox – Titania, Fairies and Indian Child, Millie Gamage and Lucy Hamer – Gate Keepers
Production Team:
Director – Tessa Howell, Assistant / Prompt – Louise Jeffries. Musical Director/ Pianist – David Kyle. Costumes & Props- Tracey Parsons, Alison Wynn, Alison Carr. Set /Sound/Lighting – Mike Patching. Make-up Jane Roberts. Photographer- Gary Fox. Programmes- Barry Moss. Box office- Jenny and Dave Reynolds
This production is dedicated to Brenda Barnwell who would have loved to have been part of it all.
See all previous posts about this production, Brenda and others about Horley Footlights
“Lord, what fools these mortals be!”
The Horley Footlight’s production of A Midsummers Night’s Dream is nearly sold out for the only evening performance this coming Friday. There are a few more seat available for the two matinees at 2:00 on Saturday and Sunday 28th. So to avoid disappointment, don’t delay and book your seats now by either calling Jenny and Dave Reynolds on 01295 738125 or email them at daveandjennyreynolds@btopenworld.com.
All staged in St Etheldreda’s Church, Horley… part of the 5 reasons not to miss it, here’s a reminder of the performances times:
- Friday evening 25th September at 7:00 pm,
- Saturday matinée 26th September at 2:00pm
- Sunday matinée 27th September at 2:00pm
£6 Adults, £3 School Children age 7 and over
A Week Today – Who’s Playing Who?
As we count down to our opening night on Friday 25th lets take a peak at who’s playing who ?
From The Court of Athens we have: Tim Allitt as Theseus; Duke of Athens, engaged to Hippolyta, Sarah Allitt as Hippolyta; Queen of the Amazons, David Foreman as Egeus; Father to Hermia. Chris Howell as Philostrate; Master of Revels. Sue Patching as a servant.
The Lovers are : Carlie Lee as Hermia; in love with Lysander. Tanja Miles as Helena; in love with Demetrius. Joseph Turner as Lysander; in love with Hermia. Hal Wallis as Demetrius; Egeus choice of husband to Hermia.
The Mechanicals are the workers who put on a play: Julian Wright as Nick Bottom; a weaver who plays Pyramus. David Foreman as Peter Quince; a carpenter who directs the play. Jack Curd as Francis Flute; a bellows-mender who plays Thisbe. Sue Keenan as Tom Snout; a tinker who plays Wall. William Hamer as Robin Starveling; a tailor who plays Moonshine. Martin Hamer as Snug; a joiner who plays Lion.
From Fairy land we have: Johnny Lynn as Oberon; king of the fairies. Charlotte Curd as Puck; servant to Oberon. Debra Fox as Titania; queen of the fairies, and the Indian Child, with Millie Gamage and Lucy Hamer as the gate keepers to fairyland.
Clear? See if this helps……..
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” By William Shakespeare. Music by Felix Mendelssohn with the Fairies’ Lullaby composed by Jeremy Jackman, for the Children of Horley
Brought to you by the Horley Footlights Production Team:
Director – Tessa Howell, Assistant / Prompt – Louise Jeffries. Musical Director/ Pianist – David Kyle. Costumes & Props- Tracey Parsons, Alison Wynn, Alison Carr. Set /Sound/Lighting – Mike Patching. Make-up Jane Roberts. Photographer– Gary Fox. Programmes- Barry Moss. Box office- Jenny and Dave Reynolds
This production is dedicated to Brenda Barnwell who would have loved to have been part of it all. This our first play without her; we have missed her organisational skills, drive and energy.
See all previous posts about this production and others about Horley Footlights
A Vanished Past: Horley – Clare Marchant
Dear Horley Views, I was born and lived in Horley for the first 25 years of my life – and along with other people of that time, have indelible memories of village life then – so I have tried to capture some thing of it and I have just published two books providing some vivid glimpses of Horley in the mid twentieth century, when major changes happened in the village. They are both about 200 pages long and have just over 250 photographs each from nearly 50 contributors, with text. It seems the sort of thing that you might like to put out on Horley Views. I attach a Flyer for A Vanished Past Volume 1 & 2 It gives only brief details so do let me know what you advise. Kind regards, Clare Marchant
A Vanishing Past; Horley Families, Homes and Gardens
Life as lived in a North Oxfordshire village in the mid-twentieth century is depicted with skill and honesty, and illustrated by absorbingly interesting photographs. The residents give remarkably honest insights into their lives – their successes, joys and sadness over time.
These were the last days of an agricultural village. It is a story about the structure of village life, and its changes over several decades, seen through the eyes of the residents, drawn together by a sensitive author and illustrated by 500 or so amateur and professional photographs.
Volumes 1 is entirely about families (Allington-Meadows).
Volume 2 is about families (Morgan to Yates), as well as our homes and gardens, getting about, and the coming of water and electricity.
Volumes 3 and 4 will be published in the coming year. Volume 3 is about Work and Leisure. Volume 4 includes chapters on the School, Chapel, Church and Wartime as well as memorable views of the village and countryside.
Clare Marchant was born in Horley Vicarage, Oxfordshire in 1941 and spent her formative years in Horley until 1965. She now lives in Greenwich.
PS: Having spoken to Clare she has agreed to provide us with some “peeks into the books” and some photos. This content will be added in separate posts and shown on the Horley’s History page. We hope this inspires other to share their memories, stories and photo’s of Horley.
The Ride and Stride – Saturday 12th September
It’s that time of year again and the annual ‘ride and stride ‘ event will take place this Saturday. The Charity’s aim is to raise funds for Oxfordshire churches by visiting as many churches as possible. My aim is to visit 20/25 churches on my bike and be back in time for the lunchtime concert. I will be ‘leading the charge’ at 9.30 this Saturday (outside The church) and anyone wanting to join me is welcome! Otherwise I’d welcome any small sponsorship donations -(don’t forget 50% will go back to good old St Etheldreda’s…) Many thanks and hopefully see some of you on Saturday.
Regards Tim Allitt
An annual sponsored event which takes place on the second Saturday in September. People are invited to cycle, walk or horse ride to as many churches, chapels and meeting houses as they wish on any route of their choice.
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