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Janet Wilkinson will give a talk and demonstration of Pastel Drawing to Hornton WI in the pavilion tonight, Thursday, at 7.30pm. The competition is for a home-made greeting card.

2nd July '09 - Two-Step Tomorrow

Take your pardners tomorrow, Friday, for a barn dance at the Pavilion in aid of Hornton School. It runs from 7.30pm till late, with a live band, a BBQ and a cash bar and tickets are just £5 for adults and £2 for children.

2nd July '09 - Beanz Meanz Showz

A much-loved Hornton tradition is being revived - the annual pantomime - and this Monday, July 6, is the time for all children and adults in the village to think about taking part!

“We’re going to do Jack and The Beanstalk again, only updated, as Mrs Thatcher was Prime Minister last time we did it!” says organiser and pavilion committee member Anne Joyner. “It’s written and ready to go, but loads of people are needed to make it happen.”

There’s a get-together in the pavilion at 7.30pm for budding actors, producers, musical directors, make-up artists, stage managers - you name it, the panto will need it.

“Hopefully past and existing Allsort members will come along, as well as folk who live in or around Hornton,” says Anne. “The only criterion is that they must be able to get here if it snows - the show must go on!

“We’ll aim to do four shows during the February Half Term next year and rehearsals would start seriously in September. The money raised, minus expenses, will go towards the Pavilion restoration.”

If you’re interested but can’t come to the meeting, please give Anne a ring on 01295 670337 or any other member of the pavilion committee.

2nd July '09 - Cycle and Sizzle

An action-packed day is in store for Hornton on Sunday week, July 12, so make sure you’re in the village.

First up is the Hornton Leisure Cycle Ride, which will depart from the village green at 11.30am and organiser Lynn Corke says that the focus once again this year will be very much on leisure!

“We’ll be going on an easy circular route and stopping off at a pub for lunch where people can come to join us on foot or by car,” she explained.

And in the evening the sausages will be sizzling at the Neighbourhood Watch annual BBQ and get-together on the village green. The wine will be flowing too and you can meet newcomers to the village, as well as catching up on all the gossip.

2nd July '09 - Go Green

This month’s meeting of the 3Hs Gardening Club will be a visit to Wyatts Garden Centre on Tuesday week, July 14 - leaving the Green at 6.30pm. But the centre needs to know how many people will be going, so please ring Malcom Cross on Malcolm Cross on 01295 670562 or Sally Tweedsnuir on 01295 670608 as soon as possible if you can come.

2nd July '09 - Which Brew's For You?

The fifth annual Hornton Summer Beer Festival is only two weeks away. It kicks off on Friday, July 17, at the Dun Cow and a tempting array of real ales will be on offer for the connoisseur.

As usual, the festival will have a theme but landlady Gwyneth Gelling is keeping the details of that close to her chest.

“The theme will be a secret until we start,” says Gwyneth, “but the beers are steadily arriving and cooling in cellar.”

The first pint will be pulled at 6pm on the Friday and the festival will continue on the following two days from 12 noon.

2nd July '09 - Up for a Party

There’s a day of celebrations in store at Upton House’s Summer Garden Party this Saturday, July 4. You can be one of the first to see inside the newly restored 1930s squash court and experience the final transformation of Upton House to reflect its 1930s heyday.

From 11 am there will be a punch and judy show, a string quartet, mime and magic and refreshments. Usual ticket prices apply but if you’re a National Trust member, it’s free.

And the celebrations go on to the evening, When you can dance to the Max Collie Band. Bring a picnic and enjoy the music as the sun sets on a summer’s evening. Tickets are just £13.50 in advance or £15 on the gate, children £7. Gates open at 5.30pm and the concert starts two hours later.

2nd July '09 - A Good Read

The mobile library from Oxfordshire County Council will be on the village green next Wednesday, July 8, from 10.40 to 11.20am.

2nd July '09 - Church Services

There is an 11am Village Service in Hornton Methodist Church this Sunday, July 5. And 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.

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