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May 23rd 2013 - Pop to the Pavvy
The AGM of the Parish Council will take place at 7.30pm on Monday, 27 May,
in Hornton Pavilion.
May 23rd 2013 - Pop in for Pop
There will be ginger beer, real lemonade and all sorts of 50s victuals when you can relive the excitement of Coronation Day on Monday
week, June 3, at 7.30pm in the Dun Cow.
To celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II, the Hornton History Group and the DC’s
Lisa and Adrian Segens invite all along to an evening of nostalgia. There is no charge. Watch the official Coronation film, sample
tastes of the 50's and have a go at the prize quiz.
“Unfortunately the drinks won't be at 50s prices but it's a free event, so please come along and enjoy the evening,” said the
History Group’s Kevin Wain. “And if you have any memorabilia of the coronation or the 50s please bring it along .”
May 23rd 2013 - Super Summer Weekend
The first weekend oin Juen is going to sizzle with activities in Hornton – and you won’t’ want to miss it!
First, we’ve got award-winner author, lecturer and photographer Roger Rosewell paying us a visit to give a talk about the medieval
wall painting in Hornton Parish Church.
It’s a must for art lovers and history lovers alike – and the £3.50 ticket includes a glass of wine.
Then on Sunday, June 9, pastures big and small will be open. Hornton Grounds Farm is
open from 11am till 1.30pm as part of Open Farm Sunday. There be guided walks around this fascinating farm and a chance to see its
rare breeds.
“Come and see how we manage the land to rear our beef cattle, sheep and Tamworth pigs,” says the farm’s Catherine Vint.
Then pop along to the village, because Hornton’s gardeners and allotment holders open up their plots for your delectation from 12 noon
to 6pm. There will be at least 10 gardens opening and all the allotments in aid of the pavilion, the Methodist Church annex and
Katharine House hospice.
There’s also tea and cakes and organiser Lynn Corke is appealing for helpers to both bake cakes and help serve teas, plus donations of
raffle prizes and plants for sale.
“If you are able to bake a cake, that would be great, “ said Lynn. “Or if you’ve got an hour to spare on the day to help with teas,
that would be really helpful too. Please ring me on 01295 670673.”
May 23rd 2013 - Second Innings
Last year’s inaugural season for Hornton’s fledling cricket team was so successful that there are plans to make up a team again this
year.
All games are played at Wroxton Cricket Ground on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings and organiser Simon Woolf would be delighted to hear
from anyone who would like to take part. One incentive is that every game is followe dby a pub supper! You can ring him on 01295
678775.
May 23rd 2013 - Church Services
Margaret Clarke will lead the service in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, May 26, at 11 am. At the same time, Mattins will be
celebrated in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist.
Don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
There is a book, DVD and video swap - and, of course, lots of good gossip! And Thursday Club meets every week after school until
4.30pm in the Methodist Church School Room. All children are welcome.
May 16th 2013 - Potty To Miss It
This Saturday, May 18, the 3Hs Gardening Club will be holding its annual plant sale at 10.30am. Be early for the bargains!
May 16th 2013 - Tricky Time
The next Whist Drive is taking place at 2pm prompt in the pavilion on Tuesday, May 21, at 2pm in the pavilion and, as usual players of
all abilities are very welcome.
May 16th 2013 - Mr Blue Sky
The first song on the public address – ELO’s Mr Blue Sky – set the tone for the most successful Hornton May Day for years.
At last we were blessed with sunshine from the moment Jack Perry and Jessie Lee were crowned as May King and Queen to the sale of the
last sausage on the BBQ. The event has already raised £200 more than last year and organiser Lorraine Joyner – to who the village
sends a huge vote of thanks – is still counting.
The clothes stall made £241.28, teas £235, white elephant £666.74, lucky squares £145, guess the weight of the donkey £63.23, cakes
£103.35, bottle stall £135.25, raffle £153, rents from other stall holders £137, bowling £126 and JUMPA £32.41. So far, that’s a
grand total of £1915.79. Well done everyone!
May 16th 2013 - Crowning Glory
You can relive the excitement of Coronation Day on Monday, June 3, at 7.30pm in the Dun Cow.
To celebrate 60 years of Queen Elizabeth II, the History Group and the Dun Cow invite all along to an evening of nostalgia. There is
no charge. Watch the official Coronation film, sample tastes of the 50's and have a go at the prize quiz.
May 16th 2013 - Summer Spring Clean
The JUMPA multi-play surface next to the Pavilion will be out of action for repairs from Thursday of next week, May
23, for about 10 days, when the surface is renewed and then needs time to harden and the lines repainted.
But JUMPA Chairman Ian Harris said that by early June, they'll be ready for everyone to start booking the court again.
“We're sure they will notice quite a difference to the playing surface," he said.
The JUMPA committee are busy fund-raising to pay for the work. If anyone would like to make a donation then please contact Ian Harris
on 01295 670541 or Secretary Ian Donaldson on 01295 670505.
And you can do your bit by taking part in the Golden Mile, which makes a welcome return on Father’s Day, June 16. Youngsters are being
encouraged to get sponsorship in advance but everyone of all ages can take part – runners, walkers, babies in buggies, three-legged
contestants. They’ll all get a medal and then it’s down to the Dun Cow for a JUMPA Burger at the BBQ, plus games and a quiz. See you
there!
May 16th 2013 - Wiggle Along
Bookworms won’t want to miss the latest visit of the mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council, which will be on the village
green next Wednesday, May 22, from 10.40am-11.20am.
May 16th 2013 - Church Services
Pastor Barry Lawless will lead the 11am service at Hornton Mathodist Church this Sunday, May 19. There is no service at the parish
church because there’s a 10.30am Benefice service at Hanwell.
Don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
There is a book, DVD and video swap - and, of course, lots of good gossip! And Thursday Club meets every week after school until 4.30pm
in the Methodist Church School Room. All children are welcome.
May 10th 2013 - Hornton Bus Service
Thursdays only (except Public Holidays)
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May 9th 2013 - JUMPA court gets spruce-up for summer
The JUMPA multi-play surface next to the Pavilion will be out of action for repairs later this month: on 23 and 24 May the surface will
be renewed and then the court will be locked up for the following week-to-10-days while the new material hardens off. Workmen will then
add new painted lines and the area will be out of bounds again for about 48 hours to dry.
JUMPA Chairman Ian Harris said: "By early June, we'll be ready for everyone to start booking and using the court again and we're sure
they will notice quite a difference to the playing surface."
The JUMPA committee are busy fund-raising to pay for the work. If anyone would like to make a donation then please contact Ian Harris
or Ian Donaldson. And don't forget the JUMPA Golden Mile and BBQ to celebrate Father's Day on 16 June - the fun starts at 11am at the
D'arcy Dalton Way course at the top of the village.
May 9th 2013 - Eiaddio
We won the Cup! To be precise, the Dun Cow won the Harbury and District Crib League Cup after a final which turned into an absolute
nail-biter.
Pitched against the crack Carpenters Arms from Kineton – who include former DC licensees Terry and Doreen Bell on their team – the
Hornton cribbers were 3-1 down in the best-of-seven clash.
But the eight-strong line-up of Josie Gardiner, Gwyneth Gelling, Les England, Adrian Horeley, Graham Perring, Steve Woodcok and
captain Paul Burden stormed back to take the final four games and lift the trophy.
Paul thanked Kineton Sports and Social Club, which provided the venue, ans especially their opponents, the Carpenters Arms.
“They were very gracious in defeat and stayed to celebrate with us,” he said.
May 9th 2013 - Pizza The Action
Duncan Coombs from Moreton Morrell Agricultural College will talking about Italian Gardens, Ancient and Modern to the 3Hs Gardening
Club in the pavilion on Tuesday, May 14, at 7.30pm. And on Saturday week, May 18, the club will be holding its annual plant sale at
10.30am. Be early for the bargains!
May 9th 2013 - Sunny Delight
At last, for the for time in years, the sun shone on Hornton’s biggest day of the year!
There was the usual highlights of Maypole dancing, the crowning of the May King and Queen and Morris dancing. But there were also new
attractions and it all lead to lots of money being raised for village causes. Look in next week’s Guardian column for full details.
May 9th 2013 - Bus Start
Hornton’s new weekly bus service will start next month, the annual parish meeting was told on April 29.
The news – announced by parish council chairman Coun David Miles, was welcome by local county councillor George Reynolds. But passenger
might be in for a bumpy ride, for Coun Reynolds said the way pot holes were being dealt with was inefficient. Gangs were having to
return to complete tasks, he said, rather than dealing with all local repairs in one go.
But councillors did vote to send a letter of thanks to Cherwell for gritting the roads so efficiently over the recent snowy spell and
they also thanked Roy Tew for keeping the snow clear on Quarry Road.
Finally Cllr Reynolds said he would stongly support Hornton school if any plans were put forward to apply for joint Academy status
with the Warriner. Cllr Miles, presenting the school’s report, told the meeting that the school’s fortunes were looking up.
“I believe that this is down to the sheer hard work and commitment of the management team and all the staff at Homton School.”
Cllr Miles added that the school's open day had been successful and that the desire to arrange a bus service from Hanwell Fields was
still being pursued.
Cllr Paul Burden presented the allotments report.
“Guests., councillors, ladies and gentlemen, the new growing season is now underway, after a very wet 2012, a snowy winter and a cold
spring.
“It has not put our keen gardeners off, as all the allotments look well cared for and early sowings are already coming through. They
are a credit to those who brave the cool breezes.”
He looked forward to Sunday, June 9, when the allotments, together with 11 gardens, will be open for charity.
Hornton History Group – which meets at the Dun Cow next Thursday, May 9 -goes from strength to strength, said co-ordinator Kevin Wain.
A big highlight this year will be the showing of a cine film of the coronation – with food made to 1950s recipes!
The group is also planning to commemorate the centenary of the First World War by planning various events for next year. One project
is to recognise the men who gave their lives in this war and who are on the roll of honour in the church. If there are any family
relatives of the men listed we would love to hear from you as you may have information we can use in research.
May 9th 2013 - Church Services
There will be a United Service in the Parish Church of St John the Baptist this Sunday, May 11, at 11am.
May 3rd 2013 - It's That Time of Year
View the Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting 2013.
May 2nd 2013 - Roll Up, Roll Up
It’s the biggest day of the year and it will only go with a swing if you get involved from the start!
It’s Hornton’s May Day celebrations – starting at lunchtime this Bank Holiday Monday, of course. But before the festivities begin with
the crowning of the May King and Queen, organisersLorraine Joyner is appealing for help to set up stalls – and take them down at the
end.
All able bodies are needed from 10am to set up chairs and tables and when things get under way thos stalls will need staffing and
stocking.
Carol and Andrew Overton on 01295 678920 are the people to ring if you have any items for the White Elephant, Carole Campbell on 01295
678109 wants bottles for the Tombola and Jenny Bowes on 01295 670633 would like good quality clothes - on hangers, please.
On the Big Day itself, any cake bakers should bring their goodies along to the school to go with the teas and all help putting out
tables and chairs will be greatly appreciated.
“I have stalls that need manning, so please let me know if you are free to help out on a stall for an hour or so by ringing me on 01295
678708,” said Lorraine.
May 2nd 2013 - Spick and Span
Hornton’s now going to look it’s best for May Day, thanks to a gallant band of helpers who took part in the village Spring Clean last
Saturday.
The dozen or so litter pickers scoured theroad in and out of the village and the area round the JUMPA playing surface and now liter’s
rarer than hen’s teeth! Well done to everyone – but wouldn’t it be easier if people took their litte home with them?
May 2nd 2013 - Just One Cormetto
Duncan Coombs from Moreton Morrell Agricultural College will talking about everything from corms to cucumbers when he chats about
Italian Gardens, Ancient and Modern to the 3Hs Gardening Club in the pavilion on Tuesday week , May 14, at 7.30pm. And on Saturday,
May 18, the club will be holding its annual plant sale at 10.30am. Be early for the bargains!
May 2nd 2013 - History Lesson
Hornton History Group meets next Thursday, May 9, in the Dun Cow 7pm.
May 2nd 2013 - Church Services
The Rev. Janet Jackson leads a United Service this Sunday, May 5, at 11 am in Hornton Methodist Church. As this is a village service,
there will be no separate service in the parish church.
Don’t forget that you can pop in for coffee, cake and a chat in the Methodist Church every Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
There is a book, DVD and video swap - and, of course, lots of good gossip!
May 2nd 2013 - Just The Ticket
The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, May 8, from 10.40am-11.20am.
May 2nd 2013 - Jump To It!
JUMPA is going on a big fund-raising drive to bring the playing surface back up to scratch – and your hep is needed!
JUMPA’s Chris Woodcock said, “It's getting on for a decade since the JUMPA court and sports facility were built and opened - and the
place is beginning to show its age, so we’re planning to get the court cleaned and re-surfaced this year.
“The good news is that the preliminary cleaning and de-mossing are done. The bad news is that the first contractor we used has gone
bust and the latest quotations are proving to be much higher than we hoped - and beyond our current funds in the kitty.”
So JUMPA is planning a £5,000-fund-raising effort to get the work done. If you can donate or have ideas on how to fund-raise, please
get in touch with JUMPA Chairman Ian Harris on 01295 670541 or Secretary Ian Donaldson on 01295 670505.
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